Tressel Has New Job
February 11, 2012 8:15 am EST
Dick Tressel was one of the coaches that did not remain on the OSU staff with the arrival of Urban Meyer. News came out this week that the former running backs and special teams coach has been hired by Carleton College in Northfield, MN. He is slotted to be the offensive coordinator. Before being hired by OSU in 2001, Tressel had been the longtime coach at Hamline University in St. Paul, MN.
Berry No Longer Part Of The Football Program
February 8, 2012 5:00 pm EST
As being report by the Columbus Dispatch, Jaamal Berry is no longer a member of the Ohio State football team and has not been since last October. This according to R. William Meeks, a Columbus lawyer defending the running back in his misdemeanor assault case. Another report does say he is still in school and still on scholarship though.
The End Is Near For Berry
February 2, 2012 10:00 pm EST
Ohio State just added 25 names to their roster. With the pending scholarship reductions it is clear that things will need to change to make room for the new names. David Durham and Taylor Graham have already announced their intentions to transfer. We may now have another spot available.
The official word has not been released from the university but bulletin boards are abuzz that Jaamal Berry will be the next player to be dropped from the roster. The often troubled running back is presently facing trouble from an assault case. Let's just say it is a reminder that sometimes things happen and great talents do not always fulfill their full potential.
Durham To Transfer
January 23, 2012 7:00 am EST
Just when you think we are running out of scholarships for new recruits, another current player leaves the team. You can now add redshirt-freshman fullback David Durham to the players who won’t return to the Ohio State next season in the first year under coach Urban Meyer.
Durham told Tim May of The Dispatch last night he intends to transfer, though he hasn’t decided on a destination.
“I have really taken to playing the fullback position over the last year,” said Durham, who arrived from a private school in Charlotte, N.C., as a defensive end. “Unfortunately, I will not have a significant opportunity to do this in coach Meyer’s spread offense.
“I love the Ohio State University and all of my teammates and coaches, and I really appreciate all of their support through this process. It will be tough to leave such a special place. I am exploring different options right now for my future.”
tmay@dispatch.com
Four Players Officially Off 2012 Roster
January 16, 2012 12:15 am EST
It is clear that Coach Urban Meyer is ready to show his version of team discipline. He has formally announced the dismissal from the team of two players. First, Dominic Clarke was dropped following his recent run-in with the law. Last week he was pulled over for driving impaired, speeding and running a stop sign. The decision will likely be a welcomed sign for Buckeye fans who believed this type of behavior pattern was not controlled in recent years. Clarke, a redshirt junior from Frederick, Md. started three games for the Buckeyes in 2011. Also announced was the dismissal of DerJuan Gambrell, citing violation of team rules. He was also arrested last week on charges of menacing and resisting arrest. The incident reportedly involved the mother of his child. At this time there is no indication of what steps either of them can take to regain their scholarships.
It was also made official after a couple of days of rumors that Jeremy Cash has asked for his release from the program, according to an Ohio State spokesperson. He intends to seek a transfer. He is the second Buckeye to leave the program since Urban Meyer became the new head coach. Taylor Graham had previously announced he plans to transfer to the University of Hawaii.
Jim Bollman Named Offensive Line Coach/Running Game Coordinator For Boston College
January 7, 2012 10:15 am EST
It did not take long after OSU's final game of the 2011 season for offensive coordinator Jim Bollman to get a new job.
As announced on Boston College blogs and the Columbus Dispatch, Bollman is about to become the offensive line coach and running game coordinator at Boston College. Obviously the comments from the football program are all positive. And Bollman himself had this to say ...
"I am very excited about this opportunity," Bollman said. "One of the most important and rewarding parts of my career has been working with outstanding people, and I look forward to working with Frank Spaziani and his staff. I'm very familiar with the ACC, having coached at NC State and Virginia. Boston College has a great offensive line tradition and has produced some of the best talent in the NFL. I look forward to the challenge of continuing and enhancing that tradition."
Of course in this day and age of social media's, the Twitter boards were active with this news. And it sounded as if the BC football followers were well aware of Bollman's accomplishments at Ohio State. Sample tweets included ....
"I can't emphasize to @BCInterruption, @bcatleagle enough: you've hired the worst O-line coach in America. Godspeed."
"Congrats on hiring your new OL Coach/Three-and-out Coordinator fellas. #Bollman"
It this time I have not seen anything on the OSU Twitter pages but then again, Urban Meyer has taken that away from the players.
Bollman came to Columbus in Tressel's first year in 2001. For the three years prior to that he had coached tight ends in the NFL (Bears and Eagles). Before his time in the big leagues, he had stops in Michigan State, Virginia, North Carolina, Miami, and worked with Tressel in 1986-90 at Youngstown State.
Buckeyes Selected For Senior Bowl
January 4, 2012 11:00 pm EST
Three Buckeyes will be participating in the Senior Bowl this year. They are offensive linemen Mike Adams and Mike Brewster, as well as running back Daniel Herron. This year's game will be played January 28th in Mobile, Alabama. This will be one more opportunity for these players to showcase their talents for the NFL scouts.
Happy New Year 2012
January 1, 2012 12:00 am EST
There may not be another calendar year in the history of OSU football, that Buckeye fans would like to get behind them, but 2011 is officially over. Some of the sins during the year will leave scars we will see for days to come but with a new year, a new coach there is renewed hope in the future of the program.
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