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The Hammer Falls on Ohio State as Buckeyes Banned from Bowl Game Next Season

Wes Glinsmann — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:28:07 +0000

Over a year after the first allegations of improper benefits being given to Ohio State football players broke, the NCAA has finally issued its final report on the matter and handed down its punishment.

The Buckeyes will not be eligible to play in the Big Ten Championship or a bowl game next season, and they will lose a total of nine scholarships (three in each of the next three seasons). The school will also be on probation through 2014.

Urban Meyer Gets Millions to Come Out of Hibernation and Coach Ohio State

Joe Student — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:30:38 +0000

Urban Meyer has been hired as the head coach of the Ohio State football program, the AP reports. Multiple sources have estimated that Meyer, who won two national championships while coaching the University of Florida, will sign a multi-year contract paying him $6 million per year. Meyer, an Ohio native, will be formally announced at a news conference at 5:15 p.m. on Monday.

Three Ohio State Players Suspended After New NCAA Violations

Wes Glinsmann — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:18:47 +0000

Three suspended Ohio State football players, expecting to be reinstated in time for this week’s game at Nebraska, will instead miss the key Big Ten contest after the university extended their suspensions on Monday for additional NCAA infractions. Daniel Herron, the Buckeyes’ leading rusher last season, top returning receiver DeVier Posey and offensive lineman Marcus [...]