Category Archives: Ohio State

Meeting Jim Tressel

Posted on February 2, 2012 by scott

Tonight I had the honor of meeting my favorite coach of all-time, Jim Tressel.  Our meeting occurred at the Browns Training Facility as part of a fundraiser for the Berea Education Foundation.  My parents bought me a ticket to the event as a gift about … Continue reading →

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Big Week in Columbus

Posted on December 4, 2011 by scott

The spotlight sure was on Ohio State this week.  On Monday Ohio State hired Urban Meyer, and then on Tuesday #2 Ohio State beat — make that routed — #3 Duke 85-63 in the biggest nonconference basketball game at the Schottenstein … Continue reading →

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Jim Tressel’s OSU Career By The Numbers

Posted on May 30, 2011 by scott

JT’s final OSU stats: 106 wins to 22 losses in 10 seasons.  1 National Championship.  7 Big Ten titles.  7 top 5 finishes.  9-1 vs. Michigan.  5-3 in BCS games, including wins in the Rose, Fiesta, and Sugar Bowls.  66-14 in Big Ten games. … Continue reading →

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Buckeye Top Ten

Posted on January 5, 2011 by scott

To add upon last year’s list, here are my updated top 10 favorite Ohio State football games (during my lifetime): 1.) OSU 31, Miami 24 in 2 OTs for the National Championship at the Fiesta Bowl on 1/3/03 2.) OSU 20, Arizona State 17 at … Continue reading →

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The Streak is Over

Posted on January 5, 2011 by scott

Takeaways from Ohio State’s 31-26 victory over Arkansas last night in the Sugar Bowl: -The losing streak to the SEC is officially OVER.   Tressel has now beaten the SEC, Pac-10, Big 12, Big East, plus Notre Dame in BCS games.  Overall … Continue reading →

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Alan’s First Trip to OSU

Posted on December 5, 2010 by scott

Yesterday Alan, V, Wai Po, and I spent an enjoyable day in Columbus.  It was the first of what will no doubt be many trips to the Ohio State campus for this family.    We had a great time and I was so … Continue reading →

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Buckeye Top Five

Posted on January 11, 2010 by scott

For fun, here are my top 5 favorite Ohio State football games during my lifetime: 1.) OSU 31, Miami 24 in 2 OTs for the National Championship at the Fiesta Bowl on 1/3/03 2.) OSU 20, Arizona State 17 at the Rose … Continue reading →

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Buckeyes Back on Top

Posted on January 3, 2010 by scott

This week I have been in Buckeye football heaven.  On Dec. 31st, to my very pleasant surpise, I received a note in the mail from Coach Jim Tressel.  Yes, you read correctly.  His message, typed on a beautiful scarlet greeting card with … Continue reading →

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The Man, The Myth, The Legend: Jim Tressel

Posted on November 16, 2009 by scott

Jim Tressel is a sparkling 92-21 with six Big Ten titles and a National Championship as the head coach and leader of Ohio State.  He’s popularized the sweater vest and idealizes Midwestern values.  He’s made OSU fans as proud as can be for the past 9 … Continue reading →

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Labor Day Weekend in Columbus

Posted on September 7, 2009 by scott

We’re back and V enjoyed her first trip to OSU.    It reminded her of Shanghai because of how many people were out on the streets for gameday!  We had a blast watching OSU beat Navy.  Pregame included a military … Continue reading →

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An Honor for a Legend

Posted on August 26, 2009 by scott

On Sept. 5th I’ll be heading to Columbus to watch Ohio State take on Navy. There are a lot of reasons for me to look forward to this day.  I love Ohio State.  I love Ohio State football.  I only … Continue reading →

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