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Yesterday's the-Ozone News and Notes

December 17, 2011 5:35 PM

Men's Basketball: Thad Matta updated Jared Sullinger's injury situation after the SC game. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 17, 2011 3:55 PM

Men's Basketball: Tony Gerdeman's First Thoughts following the South Carolina game is now on Columns and Features.

Football: Luke Fickell has admitted to interest in the vacant head coaching job at Pitt. Brandon Castel has all the details on Columns and Features.

December 17, 2011 1:35 AM

Football: Bowl season starts today! Do you know who to root for? Are your sure? You better find out on Tony's Tip Sheet on Columns and Features.

December 16, 2011 2:00 PM

Men's Basketball: Freshman wing Sam Thompson's recent performance may force Thad Matta to rethink his substitution pattern and playing time allotments.

Ben Axelrod has the story on Columns and Features.

December 16, 2011 2:15 AM

Football: Urban Meyer has a message for recruits, some of it new, and some of it old.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 16, 2011 1:00 AM

Football: "Before anything else, preparation is the key to success." -- Alexander Graham Bell

Friday's Zone Read

December 15, 2011 3:40 PM

Football: The Buckeyes are getting to know Urban Meyer a little bit, and so far, they like what they see.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 15, 2011 2:45 PM

Football: It's official. The Buckeyes have a new strength and conditioning coach. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 15, 2011 8:45 AM

Football: The cradle of former coaches.

Thursday's Zone Read

December 15, 2011 12:20 AM

Men's Basketball: Jared Sullinger showed some ill effects from his layoff due to back spasms, but was still a key contributor in OSU's win.

Ben Axelrod has the story on Columns and Features.

December 14, 2011 11:55 PM

Men's Basketball: Tony Gerdeman's First Thoughts after the return of Jared Sullinger in the win over USC Upstate is on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: Will he or won't he? All eyes remain on Jared Sullinger wondering if he will play tonight against USC-Upstate. Brandon Castel has the report on Columns and Features.

December 14, 2011 11:25 AM

Football: At this rate he may retire undefeated.

Wednesday's Zone Read

December 14, 2011 1:45 AM

Football: It looks like Urban Meyer is close to adding one more coach to his staff. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 13, 2011 11:05 PM

Women's Basketball: Tony Gerdeman's First Thoughts on the blowout win over Southern is on Columns and Features.

the-Ozone Announcement: the-Ozone is proud to announce that beginning today Ben Axelrod will join our staff to cover women's basketball and to assist in our coverage of men's basketball.

Ben received his Ohio State diploma two days ago having earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism with a minor in Political Science.

While at Ohio State Ben was The Lantern beat writer for women's soccer, women's basketball, and men's basketball. He also interned at SportsGrid.com, 97.1 The Fan, and has been published in SLAM Magazine.

As a high school student Ben played both volleyball and basketball at Dublin Jerome High School. His sister Samantha was an OSU cheerleader.

December 13, 2011 12:20 PM

Football Recruiting: Tony Gerdeman's report on OSU's latest verbal commitment, four-star defensive end Se'Von Pittman, is on Columns and Features.

December 13, 2011 10:55 AM

Football: Scott Dame's weekly Buckeyes in the NFL Report is on Columns and Features.

December 13, 2011 9:45 AM

Football: Typically guys who are hired as a school’s director of football administration don’t get much publicity, even at a place like Ohio State.

Recent OSU hire Mark Pantoni is anything but typical, especially when it comes to recruiting.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 13, 2011 1:45 AM

Football: In China, it's the Year of the Rabbit.

In Ann Arbor, it is rapidly becoming The Year of the Waiver.

Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

December 12, 2011 12:30 AM

Football Recruiting: Five-star defensive tackle Tommy Schutt became Urban Meyer's first verbal commitment when he announced yesterday that he has decided to be a Buckeye.

Tony Gerdeman has all the details on Columns and Features.

December12, 2011 7:10 PM

Football Recruiting: Tony Gerdeman has an update on last weekend's big recruiting weekend that has now been capped by a commitment from a five-star defensive lineman.

It's on Columns and Features.

December 12, 2011 6:50 PM

Football: Urban Meyer has added two more key cogs to his coaching staff with a couple of impressive hires today.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 11, 2011 3:35 PM

Football Recruiting: To put it the only way it can be put, the recruiting situation on the offensive line is a mess.

Brandon Castel breaks down how it got that way and what Urban Meyer can and is doing about it.

the-Ozone Columns and Features

December 11, 2011 1:30 AM

Football: You can't spell "tantrum" without "UM".

Monday's Zone Read

December 11, 2011 1:00 AM (LAWRENCE, Kan.)

Men's Basketball: You can bet that Thad Matta would have loved to had Jared Sullinger on the floor against Kansas. You can also bet he doesn't regret his decision not to put him out there.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 11, 2011 11:45 AM (LAWRENCE, Kan.)

Men's Basketball: William Buford escaped the déja vu mode to have a great second half against Kansas.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 10, 2011 10:35 PM

Men's Basketball: The loss at Kansas left Tony Gerdeman thinking. Check out his First Thoughts following the game on Columns and Features.

December 10, 2011 10:00 PM (LAWRENCE, Kan.)

Men's Basketball: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill from the posgame at Kansas is on Columns and Features.

Football: One member of Luke Fickell's coaching staff has landed on his feet as a coordinator at an SEC school.

Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

Football: Ohio State has confirmed the hire of Tom Herman as the new Buckeye offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.

Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

December 9, 2011 3:10 PM

Men's Basketball: The Buckeyes face a tough, tough road challenge tomorrow at Kansas. They'll be looking for some experienced leadership when they do.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 9, 2011 2:40 PM

Football: Urban Meyer has made another hire for his staff, and it's an impressive one.

Tony Gerdeman has the lowdown on OSU's new quarterbacks coach on Columns and Features.

December 9, 2011 1:35 PM

Football: When it comes to quarterbacks, Urban Meyer has a track record of getting amazing production out of them, one way or another.

Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

December 8, 2011 7:45 AM

Football: By any means necessary.

Friday's Zone Read

December 8, 2011 3:35 PM

Men's Basketball: Will he or won't he?

The Buckeyes take on Kansas in Lawrence on Saturday. The big question right now is whether Jared Sullinger will play or not play.

Brandon Castel has the update on Columns and Features.

December 8, 2011 2:50 PM

Big Ten Athletics: The Big Ten Conference has issued a strongly worded statement regarding the ongoing situation at Penn State which seems to at least imply that the Department of Athletics at Penn State could be facing NCAA sanctions or league-imposed sanctions as a result of the situation surrounding former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.

The-Ozone report is on Columns and Features.

December 8, 2011 3:40 AM

Football: Casting a Wide Net.

Thursday's Zone Read

December 8, 2011 2:35 AM

Football Recruiting: Yesterday Tony Gerdeman updated you on the OSU recruiting effort on the offensive side of the ball. Today he addresses the defensive side.

It's on Columns and Features.

December 7, 2011 7:55 PM

Football: The Buckeyes and Gators are similar in a lot of ways, including at least one way that is really not so hot.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 7, 2011 10:35 AM

Football: Scott Dame's weekly Buckeyes in the NFL Report is now on Columns and Features.

December 7, 2011 10:10 AM

Football: Setting a precedent.

Wednesday's Zone Read

December 7, 2011 2:20 AM

Football Recruiting: Earlier this week Tony Gerdeman filed a report on how this year's recruiting effort has fared thus far.

Today he reports on where it might yet be headed on the offensive side of the ball.

His report is on Columns and Features.

December 6, 2011 10:50 PM

Men's Basketball: Teammates, coaches, and even opposing players have expressed fond remembrances of former OSU basketball player Brent Darby who unexpectedly passed last night.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 6, 2011 3:55 PM

Football: Urban's way of coaching has arrived in Columbus, and if the past is any indicator, there will be some changes made.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 6, 2011 2:20 PM

Men's Baskeball: The Ozone has received the sad word that former Buckeye basketball player Brent Darby has passed away at the age of 30. Brent was part of the Buckeye team from 1999 to 2003.

Brandon Castel has an initial report on Columns and Features.

Click here for a photo gallery that Jim Davidson has put together in Brent's honor.

December 6, 2011 1:40 PM

Football: Not exactly the thanks the BCS was looking for.

Tuesday's Zone Read

December 6, 2011 2:35 AM

Football: There is plenty of uncertainty surrounding the OSU coaching staff right now, but if there is one thing beyond question it's that Luke Fickell wants to be at Ohio State.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 6, 2011 1:50 AM

Football: Did you find some of the bowl matchups announced yesterday to be somewhat "peculiar"? So did Tony Gerdeman. You can find his early thoughts on the upcoming bowl season on Columns and Features.

December 5, 2011 2:40 PM

Football: Brandon Castel has a Two Minute Drill update on Gator Bowl details on Columns and Features.

December 5, 2011 12:00 Noon

the-Ozone Announcement: About $2,000 has come in since our last mention of our current fundraiser. That brings our total up to just over $13,000 toward our goal of $30,000. We want to thank every one of you that has seen fit to donate thus far.

That's good progress, but now we've got to lean on the rest of you a little.

We're most likely going to send at least part of our staff to the bowl game by car, and believe me, we'd prefer to do that in something a little better than we now have.

If you haven't already participated in our fundraiser, today would be a REALLY good day. That's right, I'm looking at you. You've procrastinated, but now is a REALLY good time.

What this is about.

Make check payable to:
Ozone Communications
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Columbus, Ohio 43212

December 5, 2011 3:10 AM

Football: The Buckeyes will be facing a familiar foe under some rather unusual circumstances when they take the field in the Gator Bowl.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 5, 2011 2:50 AM

Football Recruiting: Tony Gerdeman has filed the first of a two-part series devoted to the current status of the football recruiting effort this year. Part I is now on Columns and Features.

December 5, 2011 2:25 AM

Football: The BCS is in need of a few major adjustments.

Monday's Zone Read

December 4, 2011 9:10 PM

Football: Luke Fickell says it starting to look like Ryan Shazier will be ready to play for the Gator Bowl.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 4, 2011 8:45 PM

Women's Basketball: The Buckeyes moved their season record to 7-0 today with an impressive road win over a ranked opponent.

Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

December 4, 2011 8:00 PM

Football: Urban Meyer has made another hire for his football staff.

Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

December 4, 2011 7:15 PM

Football: It's official. The Buckeyes are headed to Jacksonville to take on the Florida Gators in the Gator Bowl. Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

December 4, 2011 4:55 PM

Football: Ultimately it won't be the Xs and Os or recruiting that will determine Urban Meyer's success at Ohio State.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 3, 2011 4:55 PM

Men's Basketball: Maybe it wasn't pretty, but it was thought provoking. Check out Tony Gerdeman's First Thoughts after a win over Texas-Pan American on Columns and Features.

December 3, 2011 4:10 PM

Men's Basketball: Jared Sullinger missed today's game with Texas Pan American, but "Dr. Thad" expects him to be back for Kansas.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Airwave Notes: Brandon Castel will appear on WBNS Channel 10 Wall to Wall Sports with Beau Bishop and Dom Tiberi tonight at 11:35.

Tune in to see BCast!

December 3, 2011 12:25 AM

Men's Basketball: The injury bug has bitten the Buckeyes. Star center Jared Sullinger will miss at least one game. Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: Thad Matta and the Buckeyes are anxious to see how talented LaQuinton Ross is able to mesh with the talent already in place on the basketball roster. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 2, 2011 5:00 PM

Airwave Notice: The-Ozone's Brandon Castel will be a guest on the Reporter's Roundtable with Adam Neft on 97.1 FM in Columbus at 7:00 PM this evening. Tune in.

December 2, 2011 4:35 PM

Men's Basketball: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill report from Today's basketball media availability is now on Columns and Features.

December 2, 2011 3:35 PM

Men's Basketball: Can you stand it? There's more good news.

Highly regarded forward LaQuinton Ross has gained his eligibly and will join the OSU basketball team this month. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

December 2, 2011 9:30 AM

Football: It's championship week, and since your team isn't involved, you probably don't know who to root for in the games.

Lucky you! Tony's Tip Sheet will take the guess work out of that for you and let you know who the good guys are and who the bad guys are. It's on Columns and Features.

December 2, 2011 8:25 AM

Football: Urban Meyer may be on the verge of adding a big time name to his coaching staff. Brandon Castel has all the details on Columns and Features.

December 2. 2011 8:05 AM

Football: It's a major award.

Friday's Zone Read

December 1, 2011 5:15 PM

Football: Charity begins at home, unless there's a civil suit.

Thursday's Zone Read

December 1, 2011 2:30 PM

Football: Former Bowling Green quarterback Josh Harris was a star in Urban Meyer's offense when Meyer was the Falcon Head Coach, and Harris thinks that OSU quarterback Braxton Miller could be super-star in that same offense.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features

December 1, 2011 1:15 AM

Football: An NCAA waiver has allowed the Buckeyes to have more than the normal allotment of 10 coaches in place during their coaching transition. Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

November 30, 2011 3:45 PM

Football: There was a tense moment in the Duke game when Lenzelle Smith took a nasty fall and stayed down on the floor.

Brandon Castel has an update on Smith's condition on Columns and Features.

November 30, 2011 3:00 PM

Football: If you think you're excited about the Urban Meyer hire, then you should see what former OSU receiver Cris Carter has to say.

Tony Gerdeman has the report on Columns and Features.

Football: When number one turns into number two.

Wednesday's Zone Read

November 30, 2011 3:20 AM

Men's Basketball: Have you thought about what the win over Duke really means?

Tony Gerdeman has. Check out his First Thoughts After a Win Over Duke on Columns and Features.

November 30, 2011 2:05 AM

Men's Basketball: As Duke Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski said, "Tonight, my butt is sore," after No. 2 Ohio State administered an 85-63 butt kicking to No. 3 Duke at Value City Arena.

Jim Davidson has the Photo Gallery and Brandon Castel has the Game Story on Columns and Features.

Box Score
Season Stats Year to Date
Game Notes

November 29, 2011 7:45 PM

Football: It looks like Urban Meyer has made his second selection for his coaching staff.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 29, 2011 4:35 PM

Men's Basketball: Lost in all the excitement of the Urban Meyer hire is the fact that the No. 2 Buckeyes play No. 3 Duke tonight at Value City Arena.

Brandon Castel has the preview on Columns and Features.

November 29, 2011 2:50 PM

Football: Scott Dame's weekly update on Buckeyes in the NFL is now on Columns and Features.

November 29, 2011 1:20 PM

Football: Mike Stoops is out as the head coach at Arizona. Might he be in on Urban Meyer's staff at Ohio State? Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 29, 2011 12:40 PM

Football: Brandon Castel has followed up his list of offensive assistant coaching staff candidates with a list of candidates for the defensive staff. It's now on Columns and Features.

November 29, 2011 11:00 AM

Football: Somebody misplaced $16 million yesterday, and Tony Gerdeman wants to know who is responsibile. Check out Tony's report on Columns and Features.

November 29, 2011 10:30 AM

the-Ozone Announcement. Just a gentle reminder that we still have a fund raiser going on. As you can see at the top of the page, we are making nice progress toward our goal of raising $30,000.00, but still have a ways to go. If you still have not participated, today would be a great day to do so.

If you haven't seen the reason for this fund raiser, you can read about it here.

Make check payable to:
Ozone Communications
1380 King Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43212

November 29, 2011 5:30 AM

Football: The-Ozone report on yesterday's press conference, including if you have a lot of time a complete transcript of that press conference, is on Columns and Features.

Complete Transcript

November 29, 2011 4:20 AM

Football: In his first day on the job Urban Meyer set two immediate priorities: recruiting and the assembly of a world-class coaching staff.

Brandon Castel has compiled a list of possible candidates for that coaching staff. Check out his thoughts for the offensive side of the ball on Columns and Features.

November 29, 2011 4:05 AM

Football: What do you want on your Tombstone?

Tuesday's Zone Read

November 29, 2011 3:45 AM

Football: Former Buckeye and ESPN broadcaster Chris Speilman is convinced that Urban Meyer is the absolute right man for the mission of leading the Buckeye football program going forward.

Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

November 28, 2011 11:00 PM Football: New Ohio State Head Football Coach Urban Meyer answered question from the media following his introduction at the Faucett Center Monday evening. Check out our videos of the Q&A sessions.

Head Coach Urban Meyer Q&A Part 1 (11:21) Head Coach Urban Meyer Q&A Part 2 (10:10) Head Coach Urban Meyer Q&A Part 3 (10:32)

Football: Timing, they say, is everything. That is definitely the case in the hire of Urban Meyer to be the next OSU football coach.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 28, 2011 9:50 PM

Football: Urban Meyer is now in charge, but he is leaning heavily on the aid of Luke Fickell in getting things going his way.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 28, 2011 9:00 PM

Football: Urban Meyer's contract is a six year deal worth a minimum of $4 million a year. Get the full details including his incentive package on Columns and Features.

You can also view the "Terms of Employment" by OSU: Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Football: It was a circuitous route, but Urban Meyer has now returned to the place where his football coaching career began.

Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

November 28, 2011 3:50 PM

Football: Former Notre Dame Head Coach Lou Holtz says the hire of Urban Meyer should put the OSU football program back on track immediately.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 28, 2011 2:40 PM

Football: Arguably nobody in the coaching world is closer to Urban Meyer than former OSU Head Coach Earle Bruce, and Earle is simply elated to have Urban in Columbus.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 28, 2011 1:15 PM

Football: There are some unusual circumstances surrounding the coaching changes at OSU, but they are not without precedent. Check out the-Ozone report on Columns and Features.

OSU Head Coach Urban Meyer Photo by Jim Davidson November 28, 2011 11:55 AM Football: It's done. Urban Meyer will be officially announced as OSU's new head football coach at 5:15 today. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Football: ESPN is reporting that Urban Meyer and Ohio State have concluded a deal that will make Meyer the next football coach at Ohio State. ESPN cites Meyer's agent Trace Armstrong as it's source.

A CBSsports.com report by Dennis Dodd, however, contradicts the ESPN report, also citing Armstrong as its source. That report quotes Armstrong as saying "“There’s no hangup. I’ve got to leave it at that out of respect to Urban and the school. This is not my style to be out there in public like this. It’s to be discreet. Those folks [ESPN] have made a decision. I'm so disappointed that ESPN would go forward with something like this."

According to Dodd, when asked if he had told ESPN the deal was done, he responded ...

"In the spirit, we've tried to keep them in the loop, they've jumped the gun a couple of times. It's most unfortunate."

November 28, 2011 2:50 AM

Football Recruiting: The Buckeyes got a verbal commitment over the weekend from a Sunshine State late bloomer that may turn out to be a real steal.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 28, 2011 2:00 AM

Football: Once in a Maize and Blue moon.

Monday's Zone Read

Football: An emotional loss to Michigan was preceded last week by an emotional address of the football team by former OSU Head Coach Jim Tressel. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Football: There is at least one bowl game that would absolutely love to host the Buckeyes this season. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 27, 2011 3:15 AM

Football: The game was wild. The postgame was weird. The-Ozone report is on Columns and Features.

November 27, 2011 2:25 AM

Football: Twelve games into the season and we're still finding out things about the Buckeyes.

Brandon Castel's 10 Things We Learned features from the Michigan game is now on Columns and Features.

November 27, 2011 2:05 AM

Football: Tony Gerdeman lived and died with every play yesterday. Feel his joy and his pain in The Buckeye Watch on Columns and Features.

November 26, 2011 6:55 PM

Football: For the quick and dirty on what was said after the game check out Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill on Columns and Features.

November 26, 2011 6:45 AM

Football: It's Finally Over.

Brandon Castel has the complete story on Columns and Features.

November 26, 2011 2:05 AM

Football: In a bit of a surprise, senior linebacker Andrew Sweat has made the trip to Ann Arbor with the Buckeyes. Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

Football: The last few OSU quarterbacks have had amazing success against Michigan. Can Braxton Miller do the same? Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Football: It's been a disappointing season, but a win Saturday would not only lessen the disappointment over this year, but could also set up the Buckeyes for better times in 2012. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 25, 2011 4:10 AM

Football: The executioner's song.

Friday's Zone Read

November 25, 2011 4:05 AM

Football: I have been informed by my informant that there will be football games beginning at 11:00 AM today. That means somebody had to stay up really late to get this online. OK, it's online. Check out Tony's Tip Sheet on Columns and Features. It's the least you can do given the sacrifice somebody had to make to put this post here.

The-Ozone wishes a happy Thanksgiving Holiday to one and all.

November 24, 2011 12:30 PM

Football: Players are remembered for what they do in the Michigan game. If things go according to form, OSU tailback Boom Herron could be remembered for a long, long time.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 24, 2011 11:20 AM

Football:

Ohio State vs. Michigan Preview By Tony Gerdeman

the-Ozone Columns and Features.

Editor's Note: Tony Gerdeman is currently 11-0 when picking the outcome of Michigan games this season, but 0-1 when picking an OSU loss to UM.

November 23, 2011 2:50 AM

Football: Giving Thanks.

Thursday's Zone Read

November 23, 2011 2:40 AM

Men's Basketball: Tony Gerdeman watched the Buckeyes blow out VMI. His First Thoughts following the lopsided win are on Columns and Features.

Football: For Luke Fickell, it's not about Luke Fickell, or Urban Meyer, or any one other person for that matter this week. The-Ozone report is on Columns and Features.

Football: The senior class has endured a disappointing season and a disappointing senior day. They now get one last chance to set at least part of the record straight for their senior season. Brandon Castel has the full story on Columns and Features.

Football: Roll out the barrells.

Wednesday's Zone Read

Football: There have been some significant changes made to future OSU football schedules. Brandon Castel has the report on Columns and Features.

November 22, 2011 4:05 PM

Football Rumor Mill: The number of rumors swirling about the OSU football program is overwhelming at the moment, ranging in topic from Urban Meyer to Gene Smith to the future of NCAA sanctions against Ohio State.

Brandon Castel has put them all into one document so you can compare them and come to your own conclusions. It's on Columns and Features.

November 22, 2011 12:30 PM

Football: There is good new - very good news - on the recruiting front today.

The Buckeyes picked up a verbal commitment from a key talent in the state of Ohio. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 22, 2011 11:35 AM

Football: Scott Dame's weekly Buckeyes in the NFL report is now on Columns and Features.

November 22, 2011 10:40 AM

Football: Planning Ahead. Or not.

Tuesday's Zone Read

November 22, 2011 1:25 AM

Men's Basketball: Tony Gerdeman's First Thoughts on the win over North Florida is on Columns and Features.

Football: Michigan Head Football Coach Brady Hoak is fond of leaving off the word "State" when referring to the Buckeyes, preferring to call them "Ohio". Does that bother the Buckeyes? Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 21, 2011 8:30 PM

Football: Tony Gerdeman's Michigan Monday has a bit of a different twist this week. It's on Columns and Features.

November 21, 2011 5:35 PM

Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill report on today's media luncheon is now on Columns and Features.

November 21, 2011 3:35 PM

Football: It's Michigan Week, and Michigan Week is never complete without some words of wisdom from our old friend and former the-Ozone staffer Tom Orr.

We begged and pleaded with him, and he honored us with contribution to this week's fun. It's on Columns and Features.

November 21, 2011 3:10 PM

Football: Former Florida Head Coach Urban Meyer admitted in a newspaper interview today that if the Ohio State job were open he would have to consider it. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 21, 2011 11:30 AM

the-Ozone Announcement: We'd like to once again thank all of you who participated in our ongoing fundraiser. We were hoping to bring our current total to over 10,000 by today, and thanks to you our readers we were able to meet that goal. A little over 1,150 has come in since we last mentioned this. Our total receipts now stand at 10,221 toward our goal of 30,000.

If you haven't seen the reason for this fund raiser, you can read about it here.

If you haven't already donated, today would be a great day. We'd love to get our total past the 10,000 mark by Monday.

Make check payable to:
Ozone Communications
1380 King Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43212

November 21, 2011 9:55 AM

Football: Never lose sight of what matters most.

Monday's Zone Read

Football: Despite recent losses the Buckeyes say that Luke Fickell has held the team together. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 20, 2011 3:15 PM

Football: Misery loves company, so be sure to check out Tony Gerdeman's Buckeye Watch now on Columns and Features.

Football: Oh what could have been. The return of DeVier Posey definitely helped the Buckeyes, but it was too little too late.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 20, 2011 12:55 AM

Football: Brandon Castel's 10 Things We Learned feature pulls no punches this week.

It's on Columns and Features.

November 19, 2011 11:05 PM

Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill report from the OSU postgame is now on Columns and Features.

November 19, 2011 10:45 PM

Football: Brandon Castel's report on a not-so-happy senior day is now on Columns and Features.

November 19, 2011 1:15 PM

Football: Senior day is always a special day, but this senior day will be made even more special when retiring OSU Marching Band Director Dr. Jon Woods is afforded the honor of dotting the "i".

Brandon Castel has the full story on Columns and Features.

November 19, 2011 10:20 AM

Football: Jim Tressel may be gone from OSU, but today on senior day more than any other day, his spirit and the indelible mark he left on Ohio State and the Buckeye football program carries on.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 19, 2011 2:00 AM

Men's Basketball: If nothing else, the lopsided win over Jackson State was though-provoking.

Check out Tony Gerdeman's First Thoughts on the Win over Jackson on Columns and Features.

Football: Jeff Amey's weekly breakdown of the OSU defense is now on Columns and Features.

November 18, 2011 2:45 PM

Football: Penn State will play plenty of stout defense on Saturday, but they'll also have some formidable offensive weapons too. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 18, 2011 2:25 PM

Football: There is plenty of intrigue this week in Tony Gerdeman's Worldwide Leaderboard report. Find out which pickers are making a move and which are fading. It's on Columns and Features.

November 18, 2011 1:35 PM

Football:

Ohio State vs. Penn State Preview By Tony Gerdeman

the-ozone Columns and Features

November 18, 2011 11:05 AM

Football: It's the final countdown.

Friday's Zone Read

November 17, 2011 10:45 AM

Football: Feelings of frustration and anger went through the OSU Marching Band yesterday when a rumor circulated that several Senior Day traditions might be tampered by OSU administrators with this year.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 17, 2011 6:25 PM

Football: Luke Fickell is hoping that by Saturday his walking wounded is spending more time walking and less time being wounded.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 17, 2011 10:05 AM

the-Ozone Announcement: We'd like to once again thank all of you who participated in our ongoing fundraiser. A little over 1,250 has come in since we last mentioned this. Our total receipts now stand at 9,071 toward our goal of 30,000.

If you haven't seen the reason for this fund raiser, you can read about it here.

If you haven't already donated, today would be a great day. We'd love to get our total past the 10,000 mark by Monday.

Make check payable to:
Ozone Communications
1380 King Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43212

November 17, 2011 3:00 AM

Football: Ready or not, the Buckeye defense will be relying on two freshmen to perform in a big way this weekend.

Brandon Castel has the full story on Columns and Features.

November 17, 2011 2:20 AM

Football: The bronze age.

Thursday's Zone Read

November 17, 2011 1:40 AM

Football: There's football tonight, so there's Tony's Tip Sheet today with that tip you've been looking for on who to root for in the big North Dakota vs. South Dakota rivalry game.

It's on Columns and Features.

Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill report on the comments of assistant coaches Paul Haynes and John Peterson is now on Columns and Features.

November 16, 2011 5:55 PM

Football: Receiver DeVier Posey returns to the lineup this weekend for the Buckeyes. Brandon Castel takes a look at what that means, and what it doesn't mean, on Columns and Features.

November 16, 2011 2:20 PM

Football: Luke Fickell tried his best to answer questions regarding the anemic OSU offense.

You be the judge on how he did.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 16, 2011 2:00 PM

Women's Basketball: Jim Foster signed three new players on national signing day this week. Tony Gerdeman has the details on Columns and Features.

November 16, 2011 2:00 AM

Football: Sometimes you just have to find an outlet.

Wednesday's Zone Read

November 16, 2011 1:50 AM

Men's Basketball: The win over Florida had some things that made Tony Gerdeman go "Hmmmm?"

Check out Tony's first thoughts after the win over the 'Gators on Columns and Features.

November 16, 2011 1:35 AM

Men's Basketball: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill report on the big win over Florida is on Columns and Features.

Football: There's never a good time for injuries, but the Buckeyes had several key ones last weekend just a they are headed into crunch time of their season. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill report on Luke Fickell's press luncheon today is on Columns and Features.

November 15, 2011 11:55 AM

the-Ozone Announcement: We'd like to thank all of you who responded to our request yesterday for participation in our ongoing fundraiser. A little over 1,800 has come in since that request was made. Our total receipts now stand at 7,787 toward our goal of 30,000.

If you haven't seen the reason for this fund raiser, you can read about it here.

If you haven't already donated, today would be a great day.

Make check payable to:
Ozone Communications
1380 King Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43212

November 15, 2011 11:40 AM

Football: Scott Dame's weekly feature on Buckeyes in the NFL is now on Columns and Features.

November 15, 2011 9:35 AM

Men's Basketball: It's only the second game of the season but the No. 3 Buckeyes have a big test tonight when the No. 10 Florida Gators come calling at Value City Arena.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 15, 2011 2:30 AM

Football: Taking the appropriate action.

Tuesday's Zone Read

November 15, 2011 2:25 AM

Football: The Buckeyes will welcome back another player from suspension this week, 11 weeks into the season. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 15, 2011 1:45 AM

Football: Jeff Amey's weekly breakdown of the OSU offense is online. Check out By the Numbers on Columns and Features.

November 14, 2011 9:20 PM

Football: Don't look now, but the Wolverines are getting better. Tony Gerdeman has the report on their latest step forward in Michigan Monday on Columns and Features.

November 14, 2011 5:40 PM

Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill report on this week's depth chart changes is now on Columns and Features.

November 14, 2011 5:20 PM

Men's Basketball: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill report on Thad Matta's press conference to preview the Florida game tomorrow is now on Columns and Features.

November 14, 2011 11:45 AM

the-Ozone Announcement: We promised an update on the progress of our fundraiser last week, but in view of the news, and especially in view of the nature of that news, we thought it would be appropriate to wait a week.

As of November 5 a total of 110 individuals had donated to the fund raiser. Those donations totaled 5,977.00 toward our goal of 30,000.00. A few donations have come in since that date, so we are now over 6,000.00, or about 20 percent to our goal. A list of donors is now online and can be seen at this location.

Fundraiser honor roll.

That is a great start, but we still have a long way to go. If you haven't seen our original announcement as to why we are doing this, you can see it by clicking here.

As an update to that announcement, we got a few new dents this week on our trip back to Columbus from Purdue. As we were passing a truck it blew a trailer tire sending a big chunk of tire tread flying. It sounded like a bowling ball hitting the side of the car when it slammed into us and left some very nice new dents. It also scared the hell out of BCast who was sound asleep in the front passenger seat when it happened. It didn't phase Dan Harker, who was just vegetating in the back seat.

If you haven't already done so, today would be a great day to help us out if you can. 110 people sounds like a good number of donors, but more-than 20,000 people will visit this site today. When you look at it that way, 110 is a very small percentage of participants.

Make check payable to:
Ozone Communications
1380 King Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43212

November 14, 2011 10:05 AM

Football: (You can still) Rock in America.

Monday's Zone Read

November 14, 2011 9:55 AM

Football: Find out what the Buckeyes were saying after the disappointing loss at Purdue in The-Ozone Note and Quotebook on Columns and Features.

Football: Brandon Castel has had some time to do some reflecting on yesterday's game at Purdue.

Check out his Sunday thoughts on the disappointing loss on Columns and Features.

Football: A blown coverage cost the Buckeyes dearly in overtime at Purdue. Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

November 13, 2011 2:35 AM

Football: Tony Gerdeman's Buckeye Watch is on Columns and Features.

November 13, 2011 2:00 AM

Football: Brandon Castel's weekly 10 Things We Learned feature is on Columns and Features.

Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill report from the OSU postgame is now on Columns and Features.

November 12, 2011 6:35 PM

Football: The thud you heard coming from West Lafayette today was the crash of OSU's season expections following their loss to the Boilermakers.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Game Notes
Box Score and Game Stats

November 12, 2011 9:15 AM

Football: Time to check out how the pickers picked...and have some laughs at their expense.

Check out Tony Gerdeman's Worldwide Leaderboard on Columns and Features.

November 12, 2011 8:50 AM

Men's Basketball: Brandon Castel has had some time to think about last night's win over Wright State. Check out his Five Things We Learned report now on Columns and Features.

Football: The Buckeyes will be minus one of their starting wide receivers tomorrow. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 11, 2011 12:45 PM

Football: Antonio Underwood will get is career-first start as a Buckeye at Purdue tomorrow.

There is at least on person who really knows offensive line play that is not surprised that Underwood has earned that privilege.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 11, 2011 10:50 AM

Football:

Ohio State at Purdue Preview By Tony Gerdeman

the-Ozone Columns and Features

November11, 2011 10:00 AM

Football: The friendly confines.

Friday's Zone Read

November 11, 2011 3:45 AM

Football: Jeff Amey has broken down the OSU defensive effort against Indiana. Check out By the Numbers - Indiana Defense, on Columns and Features.

November 11, 2011 3:25 AM

Football: Former OSU Head Football Coach Jim Tressel may have saved the Buckeyes from more severe sanctions as a result of the NCAA investigation into the conduct of Bobby DiGeronimo. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 10, 2011 7:50 PM

Football: Tony's Tip Sheet is online...sort of. It's not quite fully edited and not all the pictures are in it yet, but the first game is in 10 minutes, so we thought we better get it online so you wouldn't holler "fix" when Tony's call on it turns out to be perfect.

It's on Columns and Features.

P. S. The Tip Sheet will continue to evolve while you are reading it.

November 10, 2011 6:10 PM

Football: Brandon Castel has waded through the documents and broken down the latest on the NCAA issues relating to Bobby DiGeronimo. His report is on Columns and Features.

November 10, 2011 4:35 PM

Football: Ohio State has admitted Failure to Monitor with respect to the employment of several football players by Bobby DiGeronimo and has self-imposed a penalty of the loss of five scholarships over a three year period.

Below are links to the various documents pertaining to the case.

OSU response to allegations.
NCAA notice of supplemental allegations

November 10, 2011 2:40 PM

Football: Luke Fickell commented on the Joe Paterno/Penn State situation today. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Football: The beginning of the end.

Thursday's Zone Read

November 9, 2011 8:25 PM

Football; The 2009 loss at Purdue is seared into the memories of the Buckeyes who made that trip, and into the memories of a few that didn't make the trip as well.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Football: Jeff Amey's weekly breakdown of the OSU offense is now online. Check out By the Numbers - Indiana Offense, now on Columns and Features.

November 9, 2011 10:15 AM

Opinion: What has happened at Penn State - and is still happening at Penn State- is both clear and troubling. What remains unclear and almost as troubling is "why".

the-Ozone Columns and Features

November 9, 2011 9:50 AM

Football: Do you understand the words that are coming out of my mouth?

Wednesday's Zone Read

November 8, 2011 10:10 PM

Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill report on today's practice is now on Columns and Features.

November 8, 2011 4:45 PM

Football: A number of Buckeyes are dealing with injury this week. Luke Fickell updated us on their status at this week's press luncheon. Brandon Castel has the report on Columns and Features.

November 8, 2011 3:25 PM

Football: Luke Fickell steered very clear of the Penn State topic at his weekly press luncheon today. Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

November 8, 2011 1:50 PM

Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill report from today's press luncheon is now on Columns and Features.

November 8, 2011 12:05 PM

Football: Scott Dame's weekly Buckeyes in the NFL feature is now on Columns and Features.

November 8, 2011 11:00 AM

Football: Oversigning as a way of life.

Tuesday's Zone Read

November 8, 2011 1:50 AM

Football: The Buckeye offense hasn't really gone off in a big way yet this season, but when it does, it's more likely to be a pistol shot than a shotgun blast. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 7, 2011 9:30 PM

Football: It wasn't a great week for the Wolverines. Tony Gerdeman breaks down their breakdowns in Michigan Monday on Columns and Features.

November 7, 2011 2:15 PM

FootbalL: The injury to J. B. Shugarts in the Indiana game will leave the Buckeyes scrambling a bit on the offensive line this week. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 7, 2011 1:25

Fooball: Sometimes it's what you don't see in somebody that makes all the difference.

Monday's Zone Read

November 7, 2011 2:20 AM

Football: If you are casual Buckeye fan, don't bother with this. If you are fanatic that has to know everything that is being said after the game, then you better check out the-Ozone Note and Quotebook on Columns and Features.

November 6, 2011 11:55 PM

Football: Getting to Indianapolis from Columbus is almost always more efficient by ground travel than by air travel. Tony Gerdeman has the full story on Columns and Features.

November 6, 2011 8:45PM

Men's Basketball: It was only one exhibition game, but Brandon Castel thinks we learned some things about the Buckeyes today. Check out 10 Things We (Think We) Learned from Walsh Exhibition on Columns and Features.

Men's Basketball: Thad Matta unveiled the latest version of the OSU basketball team today.

The unveiling included a glimpse at a lot of new players and an exhibition game win over Walsh.

Brandon Castel has the report on Columns and Features.

Box Score and Game Statistics

November 6, 2011 5:15 PM

Football: Tony Gerdeman's weekly Buckeye Watch feature is now on Columns and Features.

November 6, 2011 1:05 PM

Football: Touchdown runs? Pshaw. Braxton Miller's biggest play of the day was one you probably barely remember.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Football: Brandon Castel's weekly 10 Things We Learned feature is now on Columns and Features.

November 5, 2011 8:00 PM

Football: Brandon Castel's Game Notes for the win over Indiana are on Columns and Features.

November 5, 2011 7:35 PM

Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill report from the OSU postgame is now on Columns and Features.

November 5, 2011 6:15 PM

Football: Brandon Castel's report on OSU's sleepy win over Indiana is now on Columns and Features.

Box Score and Game Stats

November 4, 2011 5:00 PM

Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill report on Thad Matta discussing the starting five, the Walsh exhibition game and the freshman class is on Columns and Features.

Baseball: The OSU department of athletics recognized a generous donation from a very special alumnus of the baseball program yesterday. The-Ozone report is on Columns and Features.

November 4, 2011 11:30 AM

Football: Time for the weekly tally of picks to find out who the REAL college football experts are.

Tony Gerdeman's Worldwide Leaderboard is on Columns and Features.

November 4, 2011 2:25 AM

Football: One Love

Friday's Zone Read

November 4, 2011 2:15 AM

Football:

Ohio State vs. Indiana Preview By Tony Gerdeman

the-Ozone Columns and Features

November 3, 2011 10:50 PM

Football: There are certain things you should always be a topic of conversation, and some things you really shouldn't have to talk about.

Brandon Castel wonders why one of those things we shouldn't have to talk about is still a topic of conversation when it comes to Buckeye football.

It's on Columns and Features.

November 3, 2011 9:30 PM

Football: Tony's Tip Sheet is now online. Let the rooting begin.

the-Ozone Columns and Features.

November 3, 2011 6:35 PM

Football: Sometime when when one door closes another one opens. A late-game injury to Jordan Hall vs. Wisconsin means that Carlos Hyde will probably see action against Indiana. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Football: Jeff Amey's By the Numbers report for the OSU defense vs. Wisconsin is now on Columns and Features.

November 3, 2011 1:30 PM

Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill report on Luke Fickell's comments today is on Columns and Features.

Football: I love it when a plan comes together.

Thursday's Zone Read

November 3, 2011 2:00 AM

Men's Basketball: Jared Sullinger is out to prove that less is more this year.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 2, 2011 4:45 PM

Football: Buckeye great Shawn Springs delivered a pregame talk to the Buckeyes before the Wisconsin game. His message was simple but effective.

Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

Football: The Luke Fickell buzz is getting louder - except at Luke Fickell's house.

Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

November 2, 2011 2:10 PM

Football: OSU tailback Jaamal Berry has been suspended from the football team indefinitely. Brandon Castel has the details on Columns and Features.

November 2, 2011 12:30 PM

the-Ozone Announcement: Tomorrow we'll be posting an update on the progress of our ongoing fund raising effort. In case you missed the original announcement, you can see it by following the link below.

At the moment, it looks like we have raised somewhere in the vicinity of 4,000 dollars toward our goal of 30,000. That's a great start, but we still have a long way to go.

If you like what you see on the-Ozone, please take the time to make a donation.

What this is about.

Make check payable to:
Ozone Communications
1380 King Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43212

November 2, 2011 4:05 AM

Football: Sometimes the playground works better than the playbook.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

November 2, 2011 3:45 PM

Football:: Truth in advertising.

Wednesday's Zone Read

Football; September is for pretenders, November is for contenders.

They've been saying that around OSU football for a long time, and it's Luke Fickell's message to the Buckeyes this week.

Brandon Castel has the report on Columns and Features.

November 1, 2011 2:45 PM

Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill report from Luke Fickell's press luncheon earlier today is now on Columns and Features.

November 1, 2011 11:55 AM

Football: Scott Dame's weekly Buckeyes in the NFL report is now on Columns and Features.

November 1, 2011 3:00 AM

Football: Jeff Amey's By the Numbers for the offense in the Wisconsin game is on Columns and Features.

November 1, 2011 2:10 AM

Football: The grass is always greener on the other side of the country.

Tuesday's Zone Read

October 31, 2011 10:20 PM

Football: That school up north played a little football over the weekend in case you haven't heard, and Tony Gerdeman had his eye on them. Check out his report in Michigan Monday on Columns and Features.

October 31, 2011 8:35 PM

Football: Brandon Castel has been busy studying film of the win over Wisconsin. He's picked out the key plays and breaks down what happened on them on Columns and Features.

October 31, 2011 7:55 PM

Football: Despite recent success, there is a lot of movement across the defensive line on this week's official depth chart.

Check out the Depth Chart for the Indiana game.

October 31, 2011 7:30 PM

Football: Formula 409

Monday evening's Zone Read

October 31, 2011 6:10 PM

Football: There's been a change in the 2012 football schedule. Tony Gerdeman has the details on Columns and Features.

October 31, 2011 1:15 PM

Football: Braxton Miller has picked up his first collegiate award. He was named freshman of the week in the Big Ten. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

October 31, 2011 4:45 AM

the-Ozone Announcement:

Happy Birthday to us!!!

Can it really be? Fifteen years ago today the-Ozone went online to bring Buckeye sports news to OSU fans.

We're pleased to still be around.

We hope we've enriched your life to some small degree.

In case you weren't aware, our custom is to have a birthday/halloween party over on the-Ozone forum. Feel free to go there today and join the fun, but be sure to go in costume.

October 31, 2011 4:40 AM

Football: A big time win on the football field has helped the Buckeyes to a big time win in the recruiting wars. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

October 31, 2011 4:30 AM

Football: Big game, big win, big the-Ozone Note and Quotebook.

It's on Columns and Features.

October 30, 2011 10:35 PM

Football: The key to victory was a simple and fundamental concept: Win the point of attack.

Tony Gerdeman has the story on Columns and Features.

October 30, 2011 6:25 PM

Football: You probably saw it with your own eyes. Now, God help you, you can see it through Tony Gerdeman's eyes in The Buckeye Watch on Columns and Features.

October 30, 2011 5:50 PM

Football: It may have been borderline miraculous, but it wasn't a total fluke at all. The Buckeyes had Braxton Miller prepared to make a last-second play, and it paid off. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Football: Did you learn anything last night? Brandon Castel did. Check out Ten Things We Learned on Columns and Features.

The-Ozone coverage of the Wisconsin game will continue later this morning and throughout the afternoon.

October 30, 2011 4:10 AM

Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill report from the post game locker from is now on Columns and Features.

October 30, 2011 2:15 AM

Football: It was total midnight madness in the Horseshoe in OSU's win over the Badgers.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Box Score and Game Statistics

October 28, 2011 2:50 PM

Football: It was a tough week for the people who think they know how to pick football games. Tony Gerdeman has that all sorted out in this week's Worldwide Leaderboard on Columns and Features.

October 28, 2011 4:10 AM

Football: Making the most of the time you've been given.

Friday's Zone Read

October 28, 2011 2:15 AM

Football:

Ohio State vs. Wisconsin Preview By Tony Gerdeman

the-Ozone Columns and Features

Football: Luke Fickell made it official. Kenny Guiton is now OSU backup quarterback. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

October 27, 2011 6:00 PM

the-Ozone Announcement: For the past five years the-Ozone-mobile has been a 2000 Ford Taurus. It has carried us to Buckeye games across the country; as far east as New York and New Jersey, as far south as Florida, and as far west as Minnesota. It wasn't flashy or impressive, but it always got us there.

The list of recent repairs it has taken to keep it on the road lately is long and expensive, but we have kept patching it back together. Now however things have gotten out of control.

The odometer reads slightly over 215,000 miles.

We planned on using the vehicle for another 12 to 24 months, but recent events have led us to the conclusion that at 215,000 miles, the vehicle is no longer reliable and not worth repairing.

Currently, the gas gauge doesn't work (it always reads full), and because the repair involves complete removal of the gas tank, it is nearly 1,000 dollars. We have done without the gas gauge for months and as a result run out of gas three times.

The gas gauge always reads full.

Lately it has begun leaking coolant. That repair itself is simple, but the leak is in a place where the entire engine must be removed in order to replace one inexpensive gasket. Because of the location, that cost is also over 1,000 dollars as well, and that is a serious problem that cannot be ignored like the gas gauge Additionally, there is now a vibration in the front end that is not a tire or alignment problem, and that too is serious. Lately the starter has become balky, sometimes failing totally, the brakes are making weird sounds, and there is now an engine miss that is most likely caused by a faulty computer module, also an expensive repair.

We just don't feel safe on the road in it anymore, the cost of repairing it is probably more than it is worth, and we aren't budgeted for a vehicle to replace it. That leaves us little choice.

As of today, the-Ozone is announcing the Road To Recovery Fund Raiser to replace our old car.

We need to conduct this campaign now because our heaviest car travel months are now approaching. Football is relatively light with just a handful of away games, but the basketball season is extremely demanding in terms of car travel, so we must act now.

We have not yet begun shopping vehicles, but our needs are for a small van which will accommodate up to four people as well as luggage, laptops and photo gear. Our preference would be a late-model used vehicle that is most likely going to set us back in the range of 20 to 25 thousand.

We have some other things on our wish list (camera and video upgrades, software, etc.), so we are setting a goal of raising 30,000 dollars with this fundraising effort.

You can contribute via Paypal by using the donate button below. If you prefer to donate by check, you can mail to the address below.

Help keep us on the road so we can continue to bring you Buckeye coverage, home and away.

Make check payable to:
Ozone Communications
1380 King Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43212

October 27, 2011 4:35 PM

Men's Basketball: Brandon Castel's report on Jared Sullinger being named the preseason Big Ten Player of the Year is on Columns and Features.

October 27, 2011 2:35 PM

Men's Basketball: The Big Ten Basketball Media Day took place in Chicago today. The Buckeyes were picked as the preseason favorites to win the Big Ten title and Jared Sullinger was selected as the preseason player of the year. Details are on Columns and Features.

October 27, 2011 1:20 PM

Football: Luke Fickell commented to the media today on the upcoming game and other issues. Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill report on Fickell's comments is on Columns and Features.

October 27, 2011 12:35 PM

Football: Boise will be Boise.

Thursday's Zone Read

October 27, 2011 2:35 AM

Football: There is a glimmer of hope for the OSU passing game.

Really. We're not kidding.

Brandon Castel has the report on Columns and Features.

October 27, 2011 2:10 AM

Football: There's college football on TV tonight, and being the blithering idiot that you are, you need to be told who to root for.

OK, maybe you're not a blithering idiot, but check out Tony's Tip Sheet anyway to see who Tony Gerdeman says you should root for. It's on Columns and Features.

Football: OSU assistant coaches Taver Johnson and Jim Bollman preivewed Wisconsin with the media tonight. Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill report on those comments is on Columns and Features.

Football: Brandon Castel says selling merchandise is not a good reason to wear uniforms this weekend to honor and recognize the 1961 team.

He also says the 1961 team is eminently deserving of recognition.

Check out Brandon's sales pitch for his position on Columns and Features.

October 26, 2011 2:40 AM

Football: Bow to your partner.

Wednesday's Zone Read

October 26, 2001 2:15 AM

Football: Is this a revenge game for the Buckeyes? Find out what the players are saying about that in Brandon Castel's post-practice Two Minute Drill Report is on Columns and Features.

Football: Luke Fickell answered questions at his press luncheon today, and eluded a whole bunch as well.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

October 25, 2011 2:10 PM

Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill report on Luke Fickell's press luncheon today is now on Columns and Features.

October 25, 2011 10:45 AM

Football: Scott Dame's weekly Buckeyes in the NFL feature is on Columns and Features.

October 25, 2011 8:45 AM

Football: The Badgers are coming! The Badgers are coming!

Somebody fire up the whirlpool and get out the bandaids, because it's going to be a brawl.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

October 25, 2011 8:25 AM

Football: An iPad in every pot.

Tuesday's Zone Read

October 24, 2011 11:05 PM

Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill on this week's depth chart is on Columns and Features.

October 24, 2011 5:10 PM

Football: Ohio State published the depth chart for the Wisconsin game today, and things still aren't 100% settled in the QB 2-deep.

Check out the Depth Chart for the Wisconsin game.

October 24, 2011 3:55 PM

Football: More than halfway through the season, it's time to start looking at Big Ten division standings. Who's making the trip to Indianapolis? Jim Davidson breaks down the standings on Columns and Features.

October 24, 2011 1:30 PM

Men's Basketball: Brandon Castel has already taken a look at the OSU big men and wings. Today he takes a look at the Buckeye back court. It's on Columns and Features.

October 24, 2011 12:05 AM

Football: Don't go away mad, just go away.

Monday's Zone Read

October 23, 2011 12:30 PM

Football: No Buckeye game? Too much idle time? That leads to a lot of B.S. slinging around the office.

Check out Around the-Ozone Water Cooler on Columns and Features.

October 23, 2011 3:45 AM

Football: Michigan State's dramatic win over Wisconsin did more than just entertain football the fans who watched the game. It also gave the Buckeyes new life in the Big Ten Conference title race.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

October 23, 2011 3:30 AM

Men's Basketball: Brandon Castel took a look at the OSU big men a few days ago. Today he takes a look at the Buckeye wings. It's on Columns and Features.

October 21, 2011 12:10 PM

Football: Time to find out which pickers picked well last week. Tony Gerdeman's Worldwide Leaderboard is on Columns and Features.

October 21, 2011 1:35 AM

Football; Natural born loser.

Friday's Zone Read

October 20, 2011 4:40 PM

Men's Basketball: Brandon Castel's three-part series What Will the Buckeyes Look Like begins today with a look at OSU's baseline players. Check out his report on the big men on Columns and Features.

October 20, 2011 2:25 PM

Football: Jeff Amey's weekly breakdown of the OSU defense is now online. Check out By the Numbers - Illinois Defense, on Columns and Features.

October 20, 2011 2:20 AM

Football: Columbo, he's not.

Thursday's Zone Read

October 20, 2011 2:00 AM

Football: There is college football on TV tonight. That means its time for Tony's Tip Sheet on Columns and Features.

October 20, 2011 1:20 AM

Football: Amidst all the bad news surrounding the OSU football program there are few rays of sunshine. One of those is the development of defensive lineman Johnathan Hankins.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

October 19, 2011 2:00 PM

Men's Basketball: They say if it doesn't kill you it makes you tougher.

If that's true, William Buford will be one of the toughest hombrés in college basketball this year.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

October 19, 2011 1:45 AM

Football: Wishful drinking.

Wednesday's Zone Read

Football: Brandon Castell's Two Minute Drill on today's media availablity is now on Columns and Features.

October 18, 2011 4:30 PM

Football: Do you remember when the Buckeyes were loaded at linebacker? Now all of sudden they're not.

Brandon Castel takes a look at what happened at that position group on Columns and Features.

October 18, 2011 11:55 AM

Football: Scott Dame's weekly report on Buckeyes playing for pay is online. Check out Buckeyes in the NFL on Columns and Features.

October 18, 2011 10:55 AM

Football: Jeff Amey's weekly breakdown of the OSU offense is now online. Check out By the Numbers on Columns and Features.

October18, 2011 2:35 AM

Football: Spiking the punch.

Tuesday's Zone Read

October 17, 2011 7:10 PM

Football: Michigan played in-state rival Michigan State over the weekend and for the fourth-straight year little brother gave big brother what for.

Tony Gerdeman has the details in Michigan Monday on Columns and Features.

October 17, 2011 12:40 PM

Football: First-year linebackers coach Mike Vrabel has brought more than Xs and Os to the OSU coaching staff, particularly in light of the way the season has gone.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

October 17, 2011 10:55 AM

Football: For the first time this season a Buckeye has been named a Player of the Week by the Big Ten Conference.

Check out the-Ozone report on Columns and Features.

October 17, 2011 2:20 AM

Football: Little brother, big problems.

Monday's Zone Read

October 17, 2011 2:10 AM

Football: It was a happy group of Buckeyes after the Illinois game. Find out what they were saying after the game in the-Ozone Note and Quotebook by Tony Gerdeman on Columns and Features.

Football: The successful return to the OSU offense of Mike Adams last week and Boom Herron this week underscored just how badly the Buckeyes have missed suspended players. Check out the-Ozone report on Columns and Features.

October 16, 2011 9:40 AM CST (Champaign, Ill)

Football: Brandon Castel suffered through a one-game suspension due to a violation of office rules -just kidding! just kidding! - but he is back today with his 10 Things We Learned feature for the Illinois game. It's on Columns and Features.

Football: Watching the Buckeyes was a lot more fun this week. So is Tony Gerdeman's Buckeye Watch.

It's on Columns and Features.

October 15, 2011 8:35 PM CST (Champaign, Ill.)

Football: The Buckeyes ran the ball well and avoided mistakes.

The Illini didn't.

Check out the-Ozone report on OSU's win over No. 16 Illinois on Columns and Features.

October 14, 2011 1:55 PM

Football: Jeff Amey's mid-season breakdown of the OSU offense is on Columns and Features.

October 14, 2011 1:35 PM

Football: The Illinois defense will present one of the stiffest challenges of the year for the OSU offensive line.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

October 14, 2011 11:45 AM

Football: It's time to pick on the picker. Tony Gerdeman's Worldwide Leaderboard is on Columns and Features.

October 14, 2011 2:35 AM

Football: That's some pretty heady stuff.

Friday's Zone Read

October 14, 2011 1:45 AM

Football:

Ohio State at Illinois Preview By Tony Gerdeman

the-Ozone Columns and Features

Men's Basketball: Today was basketball media day in Columbus. Check out Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report on today's happenings with the men's basketball team on Columns and Features.

October 13, 2011 3:35 PM

Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report on Luke Fickell's media comments today is now on Columns and Features.

Football: Another week, another suspension for the Buckeyes. This time it is No. 3 cornerback Dominic Clarke who will not make the trip to Illinois after being involved in university rules incident.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

October 13, 2011 10:55 AM

Football: Are you still wondering how OSU collapsed so suddenly last Saturday?

Jeff Amey has answers for you.

Check out By the Numbers; Nebraska Defense on Columns and Features.

October 13, 2011 2:30 AM

Football: To thine own self be true.

Thursday's Zone Read

October 13, 2011 2:25 AM

Football: Boom Herron's return from suspension this week will give the Buckeyes more than just another tailback. It will give them a much-needed on-field leader.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

October 12, 2011 11:55 PM

Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill Report on today's comments from linebackers coach Mike Vrabel and quarterbacks coach Nick Siciliano is now on Columns and Features.

Football: Is this football season less fun for you than the last eight or none have been?

We thought so, and that's why we're posting Tony's Tip Sheet a day early. You have almost two days to read it and find a little bit of fun in the college football season...like you used to on Saturdays.

The-Ozone Columns and Features

October 12, 2011 12:35 PM

Football: Braxton Miller took the first-team snaps yesterday in practice, and Kenny Guiton got some too. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

October 12, 2011 7:55 AM

Football: The Buckeyes took a bitter loss in Lincoln, but they are finding some positives from that game nonetheless.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

October 12, 2011 7:20 AM

Football: The timing could not have been worse.

Wednesday's Zone Read

October 11, 2011 7:30 PM Football: Head Coach Luke Fickell talked with the media on Tuesday at the weekly press luncheon in the Fawcett Center. Check out our videos of his Q&A session.

Fickell gave us an injury update on Braxton Miller, talked about Kenny Guiton, the defense, Boom Herron and more. (8:00) Fickell answered questions about Mike Adams, Boom Herron, an injury report, WR A.J. Jenkins and more. (8:01) Fickell spoke about Nathan Williams, the defensive line, play calling, fan mail and more. (7:53)

October 11, 2011 4:35 PM

Football: There is both positive and negative news on the injury front headed into this weekend's game with Illinois. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

October 11, 2011 2:40 PM

Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill on Luke Fickell's press luncheon comments is now on Columns and Features.

October 11, 2011 11:05 AM

Football: Scott Dame's weekly Buckeyes in the NFL report is now on Columns and Features.

October 11, 2011 1:45 AM

Football: Six of one, half dozen of the other.

Tuesday's Zone Read

October 10, 2011 11:10 PM

Football: Jeff Amey's By the Numbers for the offense in the Nebraska game is now on Columns and Features.

October 10, 2011 10:30 PM

Football: The Michigan Wolverines picked up their sixth win in six starts on Saturday. Tony Gerdeman has broken down how they did it in Michigan Monday now on Columns and Features.

October 10, 2011 6:30 PM

Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill on the depth chart changes going into the Illinois game is now on Columns and Features

October 10, 2011 9:45 CST (Lincoln, Ne.)

Football: How does the collapse last Saturday happen? How does it rank in the history of OSU collapses? Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

October 9, 2011 10:25 CST (Lincoln, Ne.)

Football: Where does it hurt?

Monday's Zone Read

Football: Tony Gerdeman's Buckeye Watch is now on Columns and Features.

Read it and weep.

October 9, 2011 1:40 PM PM CST (Lincoln, Ne.)

Football: Chances are that the auditions for the quarterback position at Ohio State are open again.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

October 9, 2011 11:45 AM CST (Lincoln, Ne.)

Football: Brandon Castel's weekly 10 Things We Learned is now on Columns and Features.

Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill from the post-game locker room is now on Columns and Features.

October 9, 2011 1:10 AM CST (Lincoln, Ne.)

Football: The Buckeyes collapsed like a house of cards in a great plains Nebraska tornado.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

Football: Tony Gerdeman has totaled them up and written them down. Check out how the expert pickers made out last week in Tony's Worldwide Leaderboard now on Columns and Features.

October 8, 2011 11:40 AM CST (OMAHA, Ne.)

Football: Nebraska Head Coach and former Buckeye Bo Pelini will be doing his best to send the Buckeyes home with a loss tonight despite his own Ohio ties and that of his coaching staff as well.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

October 7, 2011 8:35 PM

Football: Brandon's Castel's report on the recent NCAA developments is now on Columns and Features.

October 7, 2011 8:15 PM

Football: The NCAA has issued the following statement.

INDIANAPOLIS-- Ohio State University football student-athlete Devier Posey must sit five games and repay benefits after receiving approximately $720 from a booster for work not performed, according to a decision today by the NCAA student-athlete reinstatement staff. Posey also accepted approximately $100 in golf fees from another individual, which is a preferential treatment violation.

Three additional Ohio State football student-athletes – Marcus Hall, Melvin Fellows and Daniel Herron – will miss one game and must repay benefits after receiving pay for work not performed from the booster.

In response, OSU Director of Athletics Gene Smith has issued the following:

“I am extremely disappointed with the NCAA’s decision regarding Devier Posey. This penalty is harsh considering the nature of the violation and the five game suspension already served by this student athlete.”

October 7, 2011 2:00 AM

Football: What would Wilford Brimley do?

Friday's Zone Read

October 7, 2011 1:15 AM

Football:

Ohio State at Nebraska Preview By Tony Gerdeman

the-Ozone Columns and Features.

October 6, 2011 7:05 PM

Football: Execution. OSU running backs coach Doc Tressel says it's the only answer for what ails the OSU offense.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

October 6, 2011 4:00 PM

Football: Jeff Amey's breakdown of the OSU defense in the Michigan State game is online. Check out By the Numbers Defense MSU on Columns and Features.

October 6, 2011 2:55 PM

Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill on Luke Fickell's comments today is on Columns and Features.

Football: Warning: Offensive language.

Thursday's Zone Read

October 6, 2011 1:10 AM

Football: There's football on TV tonight. That means' there's Tony's Tip Sheet on the-Ozone.

It's on Columns and Features.

Football: Former Buckeye and Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George chimed in this week on the OSU offense, or rather the lack of it. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

October 5, 2011 11:40 AM

Football: Passing notes in class.

Today's Zone Read

October 5, 2011 2:10 PM

Football: It's not all doom and gloom for the Buckeyes. There is actually some good news this week as a key player returns to the lineup after serving his suspension.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

October 4, 2011 8:05 PM Football: Head Coach Luke Fickell talked with the media on Tuesday at the weekly press luncheon in the Fawcett Center. Fickell spoke for a while longer than usual, since there were no players available at the event. Check out our videos of his Q&A session.

Fickell gave us an injury update, getting suspended players back, possible offensive improvements and more. (8:52) Fickell talks about Bo Pelini, the atmosphere at Nebraska, offense mixing it up on first down and more.(8:59) Fickell talks about Nebraska's defense, Solomon Thomas, Mike Adams, play selection vs MSU and more.(8:56)

Football: Scott Dame's weekly Buckeyes in the NFL Report is now on Columns and Features.

October 4, 2011 5:35 PM

Football: Brandon Castel's Luncheon Day Notebook is now on Columns and Features.

October 4, 2011 2:45 PM

Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill on Luke Fickell's comments at this week's press luncheon are now on Columns and Features.

October 4, 2011 1:55 PM

Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill on this week's depth chart changes is now on Columns and Features.

October 4, 2011 3:25 AM

Football: Director of Athletics Gene Smith was very clear on where to place the blame for this latest round of ridiculousness. He was also clear on where not to place it.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

October 4, 2011 1:40 AM

Football: Tony Gerdeman says the latest OSU football scandal. is probably not an isolated incident, but rather a symptom of larger problems around the OSU Department of Athletics.

It's on Columns and Features.

October 4, 2011 12:40 AM

Football: It's getting to ber a habit.

Tuesday's Zone Read

October 3, 2011 11:55 PM

Football: Jeff Amey's weekly breakdown of the OSU offense is now online. Check out By the Numbers on Columns and Features.

October 3, 2011 11:30 PM

Football: Did you think it couldn't get any worse? Guess who is getting better while the Buckeyes are imploding?

It's in Michigan Monday on Columns and Features.

Football: The Ohio State football office release several documents today. You can check out all of them at the following links:
Ohio State University issues statement - 1 Page
Self Report to the NCAA - 7 Pages
Robert DiGeronimo disassociation letter - 2 Pages

October 3, 2011 5:55 PM

Football: Three Buckeyes were suspended for the Nebraska game today, and there's no guarantee they will be back the next week either. The-Ozone report is on Columns and Features.

October 3, 2011 5:40 PM

Football: Involvement with a Cleveland-area booster has led to the suspension of three OSU football players.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

October 3, 2011 4:50 PM Football: Director of Athletics Gene Smith held a press conference on Monday to announce additional NCAA violations and sanction. Check out his opening statements: (4:02)

October 3, 2011 12:15 PM

Football: A reeling Buckeye offense will get some welcome reinforcements this week. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

October 3, 2011 12:05 AM

Football: Lowered expectations.

Monday's Zone Read

October 2, 2011 4:30 PM

Football: Tony Gerdeman has managed to crawl out of the fetal position long enough to send us The Buckeye Watch. It's now on Columns and Features, and Tony has once again resumed the fetal position.

October 2, 2011 3:15 PM

Football: What happened?

What in the HECK HAPPENED?

Some of the post game comments by players and coaches shed a little light on that.

Brandon Castel has the story on Columns and Features.

October 1, 2011 3:45 AM Football: It was a rough day for the offense, scoring only seven points while the defense held the Spartans to 10. Unfortunately, that adds up to a loss. Jim Davidson and Dan Harker have the Photo Gallery on Columns and Features.

October 1, 2011 2:00 AM

Football: Brandon Castel's Ten Things We Learned is now on Columns and Features.

October 1, 2011 11:25 PM

Football: Brandon Castel's Game Notes are on Columns and Features.

October 1, 2011 9:35 PM

Football: Brandon Castel's Two Minute Drill on the post game locker room is now on Columns and Features.

October 1, 2011 9:25 PM

Football: MSU's defense blitzed Braxton Miller and the OSU offense into oblivion. Brandon Castel has the report on Columns and Features.

October 1, 2011 10:25 AM

Football; Buckeye great Jeff Uhlenhake will be serving OSU in two roles today. One is as OSU's current strength coordinator. The other is as today's honorary captain. Brandon Castel has the story on Columns Features.

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