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The biggest week of the year is upon us, and to celebrate The Game, Donatos is hooking one fan up with a 42” LCD TV. As a Columbus-based company, Donatos knows how important it is to beat that team up north. With that in mind, they’re giving one fan an upgraded view as Jim Tressel tries to capture his ninth win in ten years against Michigan.

To enter, fans can design their own Beat Michigan coupon which captures the spirit of “The Game” on the official entry form. Entry forms are available at all participating Donatos locations. Attached to the entry form, is a perfect game day meal deal coupon – two large one-topping Donatos pizzas and 25 wings for just $29.99. All redeemed coupons are automatically entered into the contest. A winner will be chosen on Friday, November 26 at 7 p.m., and he or she will have a 42” LCD TV and a Donatos pizza delivered to his or her house before kickoff.

Check it out at your local Donatos Pizza. After all, who doesn’t enjoy watching Terrelle Pryor stiff arm defenders on a TV with a crystal clear picture?

The greatest week of the year has arrived. While many current Buckeyes (players and students) were fairly young when Michigan last dominated Ohio State, it’s important for everyone to remember – this is the most important game of the year. Jim Tressel does his part each year to let the team know how important this game (and this entire week) is.

However, I found one move by coach curious. Let’s be clear – I don’t question Tressel’s tactics, he’s been one of the most successful coaches in Big Ten history during his tenure. But after the Iowa win, he said that the team would not be reviewing this tape, but instead moving straight to Michigan.

It was Tressel’s dedication to beating Michigan that made fans fall in love with him in the first place, as he “called his shot” at an OSU basketball game before he ever coached a game for the Buckeyes. Almost a year later, he delivered, and found his place in OSU lore. But in this instance, I think reviewing the tape would be pretty helpful.

Several costly penalties, bad turnovers, dropped balls, and execution errors all took place in Saturday’s game. While the team needs to focus on beating that team up north, it also might be worth reviewing the tape to try to ensure that these correctable errors don’t happen again.

Regardless, here’s to hoping for another Michigan win, and another Big Ten Title.

Nationally, people seem to recognize how good OSU basketball is. Locally, it will always play second fiddle to football. That's fine, and it's understandable. I just wonder when people will recognize that OSU has premier talent and premier coaching. Thad Matta has never won fewer than 20 games in a season. Dean Smith can't say that. Mike Krzyzewski can't say that. Billy Donovan can't say that.

In the heart of football season, OSU smacked down Florida on the hardwood 93-75. It seems to be attracting little attention outside of great sites like this one. This is not meant to be an indictment on the fans or university – after all football is king in Ohio and always will be. Basketball hasn’t always been this good.

But I think it would be great if we gave the love to our basketball team that OSU fans are capable of giving. After all, when there’s a party going on (and Thad’s throwing a great one) it’s better to be late than never show up.

Go Buckeye Hoops!

There are more than a few Terrelle Pryor detractors out there, but consider the numbers:

According to ESPN.com, Pryor is on pace for:

2,563 yards passing with 26 TDs and 10 interceptions, and a completion percentage of 67%. That would put his QB rating at 166.4. Additionally, Pryor already has 512 yards rushing with four rushing touchdowns, and one receiving touchdown.

The year Troy Smith won the Heisman Trophy (2006):

2,541 passing yards with 30 TDs and six interceptions, and a completion percentage of 65%. His QB rating was 161.91. He had 204 rushing yards for one touchdown.

Troy Smith had Tedd Ginn Jr. Beanie Wells, Antonio Pittman, and Anthony Gonzalez.

The numbers are close, and in some areas, Pryor will pass Troy Smith (or already has). Everyone considers Troy Smith a hero, while people constantly criticize Pryor and say that he should switch positions and play wide receiver.

Are people too tough on Pryor?

Donatos Throws Another Buckeye Pizza Party - GO BUCKS!

The last time Donatos threw a city-wide pizza party, it was to celebrate the Buckeye season opener against Marshall. OSU won that matchup 45-7, so has Donatos decided to do it again for the Penn State game. On Thursday, November 11 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., the Columbus-based restaurant will give customers one free piece of their new Chicken Bacon Club Pizza. The pizza has all white meat chicken, shaved ham, hickory-smoked bacon and Roma tomatoes, atop a white rosemary cream sauce. It is layered with a blend of smoked provolone and whole-milk mozzarella.

You can grab your free piece at any Columbus-area location. The event will test a popular scientific theory: Donatos pizza parties have a direct correlation to OSU blowout wins. We’ll see.

Go Buckeyes! Beat Penn State!

Donatos Pizza to Throw City-wide Pizza Party for Buckeye Opener

Everybody loves football. Everybody loves pizza. 

So to celebrate the kick-off of the 2010 Buckeye football season, Donatos Pizza, an official sponsor of Ohio State Athletics, is throwing a city-wide pizza party for Columbus. On Thursday, September 2, from 3-7 p.m., all Columbus-area Donatos locations will be offering free samples of their new homestyle garlic bread pizza. Guests can stop by their store and receive a free slice of cheese or pepperoni on this new homestyle garlic bread crust.

So whether you’re a pizza fan or a football fan (or both!) you have the chance to grab a free slice before OSU takes the field against the Thundering Herd.

The perfect pregame food before OSU tries to kick off a perfect 13-0 season.

So...who wants pizza? Go Bucks!