Shelby Foote famously wrote once that there are people put at a specific place, and at a specific time so that others might see from their light. He was writing, without knowing, about those like Bill Wells.
E.J. Liddell scored his 1,000th career point and head coach Chris Holtmann won his 100th game at Ohio State in a road victory the Buckeyes hope triggers more of the same success Sunday at No. 6 Purdue.
One of the pillars of Buckeye Nation has passed. Bill Wells will be remembered for his character, commitment, and his spirit of paying forward. He died Monday...at the age of 60.
He's spent three years pitching in near anonymity. Now a senior, the man with the second most innings and experience of all Buckeye pitchers is ready to prove that his investment in time and patience can pay some valuable dividends. Read the latest in our pre-season profiles on the baseball Bucks.
It was a night for everyone to feel good about themselves...everyone in an Ohio State uniform anyway, as IUPUI proved no match for E.J. Liddell and the Buckeyes, who soared above the Jaguars (Photo courtesy of Ohio State).
