Rivals has released their 2008 Power Rankings of the Top 25 players and coaches in college football at the conclusion of spring practices. Ohio State boasts two #1s at their respective positions; Chris “Beanie” Wells is the top ranked RB in the nation while James Laurinaitis takes the top spot in the linebacker corps.
Not too [...]
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As fans of James Laurinaitis, we’ve become accustomed to accolades being showered upon Lil’ Animal. And no, it doesn’t ever get old.
The newest in James’ long list of honors is a 2nd straight Playboy Preseason All-American appearance. JL and teammate Malcolm Jenkins were both spotted in Phoenix last weekend, likely attending the photoshoot and corresponding [...]
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To no one’s surprise, James Laurinaitis has been named to the 2008 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List. Sponsored by the Charlotte Touchdown Club, the annual award is given to college football’s best defensive player.
Buckeye teammates Marcus Freeman and Malcolm Jenkins also appear on the newly released list.
James won this award in 2006 and was a [...]
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With the conclusion of Spring Practices, ESPN has revised its pre-season Top 25 poll. Apparently they were impressed with what they saw in Columbus because the Ohio State Buckeyes are the new #1 team.
Raise your hand if you want to see the Buckeyes back in the BCS title game … didn’t think so. But with [...]
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I’m not known for being patient. I went and found the 2 minute piece on Ohio State’s spring practice myself and have uploaded here for all to see. So, you won’t have to suffer through SportsCenter tonight if you don’t want to.
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Yea, this oughtta be good.
I’m just kidding. I’m not really one of those Ohio State fans that think the mainstream media is out to get us and disrespect Buckeye Nation and its football program.
This series of in-depth looks at college football’s top programs are positive. SportsCenter is taking a team each night and giving an [...]
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It should come as no surprise that the officially confirmed start time for the September 13 game at USC is 5PM local, which translates to an 8 PM kickoff here on the East Coast.
This gives the team its 3rd primetime late game for the 2009 season.
No big. The Bucks aint scared.
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Sports Illustrated thinks so!
I wasn’t even thinking about this, to be perfectly honest. No doubt that James is worthy of having his named mentioned amongst the best in the country, but for him to appear in anyone’s pre-season list is truly surprising to me.
My surprise is not because he isn’t good, but that we [...]
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