This guy was one of the best punters ever if not the best ever in college football history, let alone Buckeye history. He was an All-American and All-Big Ten Selection in 2002. He was a 3 time Academic All-Big Ten Selection. He is part of the 2002 National Champion Buckeyes. What he is probably best known for though is giving Coach Tressel the ability to implement Tressel Ball at Ohio State. I can’t count the numerous times when we needed to pin a team deep he would knock a punt inside the 20 and give our defense a chance. What more could you ask from a punter.

One of my all time favorite Buckeye players EVER.

There seems to be an internet rumor going around that Gene Smith OSU AD is in serious talks with his counterpart at Colorado. Seems there is talk of a game happening next year and that it wil be a home game for OSU. Since it is only being mentioned as a one game series the rumor is Colorado is looking for a 2 million dollar payday for coming into town to get their butts handed to them. Apparently Gene Smith said an official announcement about the game will be made sometime within a month.

Personally I hope it is true. It would be another game vs a BCS conf team even if they are barely a middle of the pack team. They have a good tradition and I know a large fan following. It will help us with recruiting more out west due to them being in the PAC 12 next year. I was just unaware we had an opening in the schedule next year. I am glad to hear rumblings that if they do they arent looking for a MAC school or Div 2 school to fill the void.

Just for clarification I should add I didnt put any links in this to the rumors as that is what they are and I am not 100% sure the rumors are true but definately worthy of discussion on this blog.

I am in favor of this game…… What says you?

Recruited by Earle Bruce out of Brecksville-Broadview Heights near Cleveland [and my High School Rival -ed], Tupa lettered four years (1984 to ’87) at OSU. He was All-Big Ten and an All-American as a senior, when he averaged 47 yards. He also was the Buckeyes’ starting quarterback that season, passing for 1,786 yards.

I say why not continue the Nate trend and mention Mr. Clements? He was an All Big Ten player and one of the best DB’s Ohio State has ever had but that is an awfully big list of DB’s.

So we are 20 days away from the start of the season. It can’t seem to get here fast enough and I am drooling just thinking about the upcoming season.

What is there to say? Nate was a beast at tOSU. During his time at Ohio State, Mr. Salley was an All Big Ten Selection and an All Academic Big Ten Selection and a Team Captain. He started 33 games in his career on the football team but he also suited up for 10 games for the Men’s Basketball team during his career as well. Mr. Salley is another great example of a True Buckeye we can be proud of. I can’t believe we are only three weeks away from kickoff. O-H

This guy was a stud in his day and won the Heisman Trophy back in 1944. His jersey number is retired in the ‘Shoe and he is a Hall of Fame player and one the greatest Buckeye Players of all time.

Today’s countdown shout-out goes out to el Kaiser’s Favorite Fullback ever — Matt Keller. #23 played in the late 90’s and is still Ohio State’s All-Time Leader in receptions for a fullback and will be forever at the rate we throw to the FB now.

Enjoy guys, only 23 days until the season kicks off.

Yesterday at a news conference in the ‘shoe Terrelle Pryor discussed several topics including how he was a horrible teammate the last 2 years and how he has matured as a person and a player.

I for one welcomed all that talk from TP and enjoyed hearing him speak openly about his issues and progressions as both a player and a person. I must admit I hate his new errrrr 1985 Kid N Play hairdo or as I like to call it hairDONT.

The most important thing he talked about though which can be seen HERE was….. Terrelle Pryor wants to make a legacy at Ohio State and put his footprint in a positive light. In doing so he said he would be coming back to tOSU next year to play football with his fellow Seniors to be.

I think a lot of people (maybe myself included) are wondering if he meant it or if he might change his mind if he has a breakout year. Personally though I want to believe him and hope he is telling the truth. I think his NFL career could benefit a ton from another year in college and well tOSU could benefit from having him as well. If for no other reason then to be here to help Braxton Miller and to give him the redshirt year off to learn the system that TP never was afforded and hence putting Braxton in a better posistion to succeed.

So Mr. Pryor I say kudos to you for opening up and for at least for now doing away with the talk about if you will turn pro this year or not and getting that distraction out of the way for you and the team.

In honor of our beloved injured Buckeye Tyson Gentry who is paralyzed from a unfortunate hit. We give you today’s countdown until the Buckeyes start the season 24 days from today against: WE ARE MARSHALL.