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Football (Repost): It is a rare thing for the-Ozone to repost an item on our front page. We have done it a handful of times since 1996.

We're reposting this item this morning because we really want you to see it. It embodies what Ohio State football has meant to so many; far, far beyond wins and losses. It's OSU All-American John Hicks' speech upon being inducted into the Rose Bowl hall of fame.

Do yourself a favor. Check this out.

Football:

Tony Gerdeman's preview of the OSU vs. Oregon game is on Columns and Features.

Football: Get the very latest in the Buckeye personnel situation in Brandon Castel's Media Day Notebook on Columns and Features.

December 30, 2009 7:45 PM (Los Angeles, CA)

Football: Terrelle Pryor's revelation that he has an injured knee created plenty of stomach acid in the Buckeye State. OSU Head Coach Jim Tressel, however, is not one of the people worrying. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes open Big Ten play Thursday at 2:00 when they travel to Wisconsin to take on the Badgers. The-Ozone preview is now on Columns and Features.

December 29, 2009 10:55 PM (Los Angeles, CA)

Football: The Ducks have seen the film and think they can rattle OSU Quarterback Terrelle Pryor. Pryor says bring it on. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 29, 2009 6:20 PM PT (Los Angeles, CA) Football: Select Coaches and players met with the media on Monday and Tuesday to talk about the upcoming matchup with Oregon in the Rose Bowl. Check out what they had to say in our Ozone videos!
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Football: The Rose Bowl is a tradition-laden event steeped in lore. OSU Head Coach Jim Tressel called on a former Buckeye to deliver a message of Buckeye/Rose Bowl lore today as preparations for the game begin to wind down. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 29, 2009 4:35 PM (Los Angeles, CA)

Football: It isn't like Oregon offensive coordinator Mark Helfrich has something against sportsmanship in general, but when it comes to how his offense attacks opposing defense, doing it fairly is the last thing on his mind. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 29, 2009 4:55 AM

the-Ozone Announcement: With all the excitement over the Rose Bowl we haven't mentioned this for a while.

We certainly hope you are enjoying our Rose Bowl coverage. Our reality, however, is that those credit card bills will be coming in soon for the cost of sending a portion of our staff to Los Angeles to bring you that coverage.

If you haven't yet, and can see your way clear to do so, please take the time to participate in our fund raiser. A total of 543 people have donated just under 24,000 dollars so far, but that's still just over 6,000 shy of what we feel our needs are to be able to continue the level of coverage we enjoy providing for you.

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Football: If there's one thing you have to say about Tony Gerdeman, he's never been a guy who is afraid to make a call. Just wait until you see the call in the Rose Bowl section of Tony's Tip Sheet on Columns and Features.

December 28, 2009 8:00 PM (Los Angeles, CA)

Football: Terrelle Pryor revealed today that he has been nursing a knee injury over the last part of the season, an injury that still bother's him. Check out Brandon Castel's report on Columns and Features.

Football: Brandon Castel has a report from the OSU practice session today, including an update on the health of quarterback Terrelle Pryor. Brandon's report is on Columns and Features.

December 28, 2009 11:25 AM

Men's Basketball: A Buckeye has been recognized as the Big Ten Conference Player of the Week for his outstanding play. Check out the-Ozone report on Columns and Features.

December 28, 2009 3:15 AM (Los Angeles, CA)

Football: It was a busy day for the Buckeyes. First they took care of business with a spirited practice, then they headed off to Lawry's Prime Rib Restaurant for the annual Beef Bowl.

Check out the-Ozone reports on the business and pleasure aspects of the day now on Columns and Features.

Football: The OSU defensive coaching staff has to be shaking its collective head. Just when you think you have seen it all, the Oregon Ducks show up and show you not only a creative offense, but one that plays at a tempo that can make you winded just watching it on TV. Brandon Castel has the report on Columns and Features.

December 27, 2009 9:40 AM PT (Los Angeles, CA) Football: Ohio State Head Coach Jim Tressel and Oregon Head Coach Chip Kelly spoke at the arrival press conference at Disneyland on Saturday as did several Buckeyes. You'll never guess which Buckeye emulated Oregon QB Jeremiah Masoli. Find out in the-Ozone videos.
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Football: The Bucks and Ducks both took off a little time for fun on Saturday, but over the last three weeks the Buckeyes have been working seriously trying to get ready for Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, so seriously that OSU quarterback Terrelle Pryor was called on at times to emulate the swift Duck. The-Ozone report is now on Columns and Features.

Football: We hope each of you had a great holiday.

Now, it's time to get back to business.

The Buckeye have convened in Los Angeles and will participate in a welcome event at Disneyland today.

Against odds you would not believe, the-Ozone's Jim Davidson is on hand to record the event. Check back with the-Ozone later tonight or tomorrow for Jim's video and photos. We promise, his work will be anything but Mickey Mouse.

The Buckeyes are at DisneyLand!!!
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December 24, 2009 1:15 PM

Football: That darned Brandon Castel.

We thought Brandon had begun his holiday celebration with his family in Cleveland, but it turns out he was cranking out one last report for you on the recent academic casualties on the OSU football team. His report is on Columns and Features.

(Editor's Note: Now go celebrate the holiday with your family, Brandon!)

December 24, 2009 8:50 AM

the-Ozone Announcements: The-Ozone Staff will be taking the rest of today off. Tomorrow, part of our staff will be traveling on Christmas day in order to be in Pasadena in time to record the arrival of the OSU football team in California on December 26. Our report of the arrival event at Disneyland will include a photo layout by Jim Davidson.

At the moment, our team in Pasadena will include Davidson, Brandon Castel and Dan Harker. Unless there is an 11th-hour miracle in our fundraiser, Mr. Ed will not be going.

The fundraiser now stands at approximately 22,500. In order to send the fourth member of our staff, we need to raise that total to no less than 28,000 by no later than midnight, December 27. If you want to make a donation, the information on how to do so will be posted below.

The-Ozone wishes all of you and yours a very joyous and happy holiday season!!!!

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December 22, 2009 11:55 PM Men's Basketball: David Lighty had a career-high 30 points as the Buckeyes downed the Cleveland State Vikings 72-59 in Value City Arena. Check out Brandon Castel's report and Jim Davidson's photos on Columns and Features. Box Score Season Stats to Date

Football: It's a shame when people don't get at least a chance to live out their fantasies. That's bad, but it's even worse when they have to watch somebody else actually live out that fantasy. That happened to a current Buckeye this season. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 21, 2009 11:30 AM

the-Ozone Announcement: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. The spirit of the giving season seems to have arrived at the-Ozone.

We had a very nice surge in donations over the last four days and raised our total from around 20,500 to almost just short of 23,000 dollars. We are still well-short of our 30,000 goal, but now have some glimmer of hope of getting there before the Rose Bowl.

If you have qualified for a free book from Triumph books you should have by now received instructions on how to claim it by now . If not, please contact us and we will get them to you. This is most likely to be a problem if you donated by mail or if you made more than one donation that totaled 60 or more dollars.

We're still hoping to get to our goal by the Rose Bowl. If you haven't participated in our fund raiser, now would be a great time.

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Men's Basketball: Eight games into the schedule Evan Turner was racing headlong toward an All-American season. One slow-motion moment later, Turner is just hoping to get back into the OSU lineup in time to help his team with some tough early-season Big Ten road games. Check out the-Ozone report on Columns and Features.

December 17, 2009 9:40 PM

Football: All I'm going to say is that you really need to read the first line of "The Little Ceaser's Bowl". Actually, you should read the whole thing, but really, that line is worth the click. Check out Tony's Tip Sheet on Columns and Features.

December 17, 2009 3:45 PM

the-Ozone Announcement: First things first. We want to thank each and every person who has contributed to the ongoing the-Ozone fundraiser. We appreciate your support no end.

It is beginning to look like we will not reach our goal of 30,000 before the bowl game. Our current total is somewhere around 20,500 dollars, a very nice sum of money, but short of what we need in order to send the entire the-Ozone staff to Pasadena.

If you have been thinking about participating but have simply procrastinated, this would be a great time.

Donate to theOzone fundraiser via Paypal.

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December 17, 2009 12:20 PM

Football: The Ohio State football office has issued the followng release regarding freshman wide receiver Duron Carter:

"Ohio State freshman wide receiver Duron Carter will not be involved in the Buckeyes’ Rose Bowl game with Oregon in Pasadena Jan. 1."

That's it. We'll let you know as we receive further information.

Football: Expansion for the Big Ten? If so, who? Tony Gerdeman has some ideas on how to expand the Big T-EleveN now on Columns and Features.

December 16, 2009 9:15 AM

Big Ten Conference: Could the Big Ten be looking at Notre Dame again as a 12th member? OSU Director of Athletics Gene Smith says the time may be right. Check out Brandon Castel's report on Columns and Features.

Football: There has been media speculation that the Big Ten conference is considering expansion. It turns out that the speculation is just that, speculation. The-Ozone report is on Columns and Features.

the-Ozone Announcement: Thanks to all of you who wrote and told us that "The-Ozone.net Revenue Share Advertising Partners" is a dumb name. Yes, you are right, and yes, your name suggestion was better. We are now calling it "the-Ozone Mall".

One of our tenants has an new offer today. Moosejaw is offering a free Moosejaw Hoody with any order of 79 dollars or more. You must have your purchase and the hoody in your merchandise cart before entering the promotion code HOODY79. The offer is good through December 20. Additionally, Moosejaw is offering Free Overnight Shipping on All Arcteryx Orders through December 22.

The-Ozone Mall. Click on the Sports Related and Leisure link to find Moosejaw.

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December 15, 2009 10:00 AM

Football: Florida, LSU, Texas.

Conjuring up memories of OSU's last three bowl games is not the most pleasant thing in the world. OSU Head Coach Jim Tressel and his Buckeyes say if you don't like the truth, then go out and do something about it. Check out Brandon Castel's report now on Columns and Features.

Football: OSU Head Coach Jim Tressel has had a whirlwind month so far, but his team is focused in the Oregon Ducks. Check out Brandon Castel's report on Columns and Features.

December 14, 2009 4:20 PM

Football: OSU Head Coach Jim Tressel and several members of the football team met with the media today. Brandon Castel has a report on Tressel's comments which ranged from the health of the team to the size of this year's recruiting class to the number of underclassmen who have filed papers with the NFL. Brandon's report is on Columns and Features.

December 14, 2009 3:40 AM

the-Ozone Announcement: As you know we are in the midst of a very important fund raiser, the-Ozone Expansion Bridge Fundraiser. To date, just over 20,000 dollars have been raised toward our goal of 30,000. A total of 469 the-Ozone readers have made donations thus far.

The purpose of the fundraiser is to build a financial bridge until we can realize the advertising income we are now beginning to earn. Until then, we need your help, particularly with the major expense of bowl coverage looming. You can help by using the Paypal link adjacent to our navigation buttons or by mailing a check to the address below that link.

On the topic of advertising revenue, we have been trying to balance our need for income with our desire not to overwhelm our readership with ads. We think we have recently put into place a program that will help us do just that.

We have established The-Ozone.net Revenue Share Advertising Partners program. The participating companies do not pay us ad fees. Instead, they give us a share of the revenue on sales generated for them by the-Ozone. The criteria for making our list includes, among other things, that the companies be interesting and their web sites be fun to visit.

We will limit that program to 40 companies, but more importantly, we will not overwhelm you with their ads. Instead, we will rotate their ads on our pages on a limited basis and then maintain a listing of those companies with links to that listing from key pages from the-Ozone. We will have a weekly featured company. From time to time we will also announce special offers from the participating companies as well as additions and deletions to our list.

Today we would like to announce a promotion from La Cense grass fed beef.

The sale is price is available through the end of December. To qualify for the discount use the coupon code on the image at right.

We would also like to welcome the newest participant on our list, Executive Essentials. Executive Essentials offers fine writing instruments at unbeatable prices. You can find brands like Cross, Mont Blanc, Parker, Movado, Faber-Castell and many, many others on the Executive Essentials web site.

Check out our list of partners by following the link below. We think you'll enjoy the rather eclectic list and the web sites.

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December 14, 2009 3:15 AM

Women's Basketball: The Buckeyes traveled to Mississippi on Sunday to take on Ole Miss and pulled off one of the best wins in recent years.

Ole Miss took a 10-point lead with just 2:58 remaining in the game but the Buckeyes finished the game with a 12-0 run for a dramatic 79-77 come-from-behind road victory.

OSU star Jantel Lavender had perhaps the toughest day of her Buckeye career. She did register 15 points and 10 rebounds, but also committed 10 turnovers. Lavender was on the bench over the last four and a half minutes of the game. Reserve Andrea Walker came on in relief of Lavender in crunch time and performed brilliantly scoring four of OSU's 12 points in the run. Walker made two free throws with 14 seconds remaining to give OSU a one-point lead. Walker was also instrumental on OSU's final defensive stand to seal the win.

Five Buckeyes scored in double figures led by sophomore point guard Samantha Prahalis with 17 points and six assists.

OSU's bench outscored the Ole Miss bench 20-9, led by Maria Moeller's 10.

Men's Basketball: It would have been nice if the Buckeyes had a cupcake next on their schedule so they could work out the kinks of playing without Evan Turner. No such luck.

Brandon Castel has the story on OSU's stern Turner-less test tomorrow on Columns and Features.

December 11, 2009 12:45 PM

Football: If you didn't already order those Rose Bowl tickets when they went on sale this morning, you're out of luck.

According to a release from the OSU Department of Athletics, the final 1,000 (approximate) Rose Bowl tickets – out of 25,235 allocated to Ohio State University – sold out in approximately 10 minutes Friday morning. The tickets were made available to the general public on the Athletic Department’s official web site.

This was believed to have been only the third time in the last 15 years that Ohio State has had a public sale of bowl game tickets.

December 11, 2009 7:30 AM

the-Ozone Announcements: We have two announcements today.

First, there may be some confusion over the discount being offered by Tabbiglass. The discount is available to anyone who enters the "ozone" code at checkout , not just persons who frequent our message board or the-Ozone.net web site in general. Additionally, the discount applies to ALL merchandise you might order from Tabbiglass, not just merchandise bearing the-Ozone.net logo.

Second, we're happy that so many of you have taken advantage of the free book offer from Triumph Books. Our fundraiser topped the20,000 dollar mark yesterday. It is, however, starting to get to the point that if you want to get a free book in order to give it away for the holidays, you have to make that donation so we can start the order process and ship your book. If you haven't participated in our fundraiser and would like the free book, today would be a good time to make your move.

Donate by Check to:
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December 10, 2009 4:30 PM

Football: Oregon will put an offense on the field that is mesmerizing, glamorous, and prolific. Will the meat and potatoes Buckeyes have any kind of answer? Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 10, 2009 3:45 PM

Football: Tony Gerdeman has an open letter to Oregon Head Coach Chip Kelly. Check out Tony's tongue-in-cheek request for Kelly to "please go easy on the Buckeyes" now on Columns and Features.

December 9, 2009 5:55 PM

The-Ozone Announcement: The-Ozone would like to welcome a very special new advertiser.

Tabbiglass is a family-owned business, and one of those owners is a long-time participant on the-Ozone forum, Buckeye in Georgia.

Each Tabbiglass is hand-painted. Hundred of styles are available, and one of those styles now includes the-Ozone.net logo.

Click on the Tabbiglass ad to see their artwork. It all can be ordered on your choice of a wine glass, beer mug, margarita glass, martini glass or pilsner glass.

As an introductory offer, enter the code "ozone" and not only get 20 percent off your order, but an additional 20 percent will be donated to the-Ozone.

If you order the-Ozone logo, you can have your board handle put on your item as well!!!

December 9, 2009 12:30 PM

Football: The Department of Athletics has announced that Buckeye fans interested in purchasing tickets to the Friday, Jan. 1, 2010 Rose Bowl game between Ohio State and Oregon can buy them online at OhioStateBuckeyes.com Friday, Dec. 11 beginning at 10:00 AM..

Game tickets are priced at $155 each and there is a maximum order of four (4) tickets. Game day parking passes will be available for sale at $25 each, discounted from typical game-day prices. A limited number of tickets to the Rose Bowl Kickoff Luncheon on December 31 will also be available for $85 each. All orders will incur a $25 per order fee, and will be shipped via UPS overnight delivery.

To order tickets at OhioStateBuckeyes.com, click on the Athletics heading at the top of the home page and use the drop down menu to access the ticket office page. Once there, click on the “Rose Bowl Tickets” icon to begin the order.

December 9, 2009 12:55 AM

Football: OSU Head Coach Jim Tressel and Oregon Head Coach Chip Kelly have already had one head-to-head competition with Jim Tressel coming out the winner. Today, Kelly sounds a little like he's glad Tressel won. Check out Brandon Castel's report on Columns and Features.

December 8, 2009 5:00 PM

the-Ozone Announcement: We've gotten some email asking about Buckeye gear and Rose Bowl gear. We've been able to put something together on that.

This company is offering free shipping through December 10 and has a huge selection of OSU gear. They also have a bunch of it on sale.

If click on the link in this announcement, you not only can find a great selection, but we've negotiated to get a little piece of your purchase, but only if you click on the link in this announcement.

Once you get there, click on the Buckeye Big Ten champions or the bowl matchup image on their front page and you'll see all the Rose Bowl and OSU merchandise.

Free Shipping for a couple more days. Hurry!

December 8 ,2009 11:55 AM

the-Ozone Announcement: Those of you who donated to the-Ozone Expansion Bridge fundraiser and qualified for a free book from Triumph Publishing should have heard from us by now on how to claim your book.

If you haven't heard from us, please email us. There is some possibility that we missed you, particularly if you sent a check and did not send your email address. All notifications are going out by email, so if we don't know where to send it, you won't get it.

Triumph's offer is still open to those of you who are interested in a free book.

Heck, today's a good day to donate even if you don't want a book. We're still trying to get together our travel money to cover the Rose Bowl. We're about two-thirds of the way toward our overall goal of $30,000.

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Kurt Coleman Photo by Jim Davidson December 7, 2009 4:25 PM Football: OSU Head Coach Jim Tressel admitted yesterday that coming into the season he was a bit concerned about who would lead his team in 2009. That call got answered in a big way by team MVP Kurt Coleman. Check out Brandon Castel's report on Columns and Features.

December 7, 2009 7:10 AM

Football: The annual football awards banquet is a special day for the seniors on the OSU football team, but it turned out to be an extra-special day for two seniors, and for very different reasons. Check out the-Ozone report now on Columns and Features.

December 6, 2009 7:20 PM

Football: OSU Head Coach Jim Tressel met with media members after the OSU Awards banquet today. The conversation got around to his vote in the coaches poll, his Heisman favorites, and a number of other topics. Check out Brandon Castel's report now on Columns and Features.

December 6, 2009 12:30 PM

Football: The OSU football awards banquet is today, the various award winners have been announced.

You know what? They are remarkably similar to the-Ozone.net team awards announced last week.

Check it out on Columns and Features.

December 5, 2009 11:00 PM

Men's Basketball: Evan Turner is out for an extended period of time with an injury, but the Buckeye season will move on with or without him. Brandon Castel takes a look at how the Buckeyes might compensate in Turner's absence on Columns and Features.

Evan Turner receives treatment after landing hard on the floor. Photo by Jim Davidson December 5, 2009 4:50 PM Men's Basketball: The news is not good for Evan Turner. According to the OSU Department of Athletics, Turner will miss the majority of the rest of the season due to a back injury he sustained in the game today. Check out the full story on Columns and Features.

December 5, 2009 2:20 PM

Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes set a Value City Arena record for scoring in defeating Eastern Michigan by a final of 111 to 60.

More importantly, Evan Turner's x-rays were negative, he will be released today, and it appears he will be fine.

Brandon Castel will have a full report later today.

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