There was nothing easy about Ohio State's 83-79 victory over Penn State, and nothing that suggested it would or should be that close. But that's how life often is in the deep and talented Big Ten. Bruce Hooley writes the story for today’s Press Pros.
A mid-week home loss to Purdue stung badly, but Ohio State has discovered some weekend magic of late and rode the same formula that's worked the past two weeks to another unlikely Saturday triumph. Bruce Hooley writes for Press Pros.
It has been only two weeks since Ohio State was defeated by Alabama in national championship game, but third-year coach is more concerned about getting his staff, players recharged mentally in time for spring football.
In a league as deep and competitive as the Big Ten, there are no easy possessions - no easy shots. Ohio State and Duane Washington, Jr. (below) know that feeling all too well after another defeat in a game it controlled most of the way. Bruce Hooley writes for Press Pros.
Twenty-four points off the bench, a career-high in scoring from E.J. Liddell and more timely three-pointers from Justin Ahrens lifted Ohio State to its third straight victory, and second win in eight days over a Top 15 opponent. Bruce Hooley writes it for Press Pros.