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The Rundown: No. 4 Ohio State vs. No. 1 Alabama

THE RUNNING START TV: Thursday, 8:30 on ESPN Ohio State is 0-3 against Alabama. The Buckeyes lost to Alabama 17-24 in the 1995 Citrus Bowl. Ohio State is 2-2* in the Sugar Bowl. Below you will find some interesting facts about the teams, key offensive player stats, coach information, and team...

The Series History: Ohio State In Bowl Games

Ohio State is 20-24* in bowl games. The Buckeyes have been outscored 930-990 in those 44 (21-23) games. Bowl Game History Crib Notes Ohio State is undefeated in the following bowls: Alamo (1-0), Cotton (1-0) and Holiday (2-0). The Buckeyes have a winning record in 4 bowls. The three a...

This Game Brought To You By (Final)

If you cheat I'll send this nun with a ruler after you. Companies pay big money to have a bowl game bought to you buy them brought to you by them. How well is their money being spent? In this Final I will give you 6 of the 39 bowl games, you nam...

This Game Brought To You By (Quiz 2)

Companies pay big money to have a bowl game bought to you buy them brought to you by them. How well is their money being spent? In Quiz No. 2 I will give you 10 of the 39 bowl games, you name the sponsor for this bowl season. Have some fun and ...

This Game is Brought to you By (Quiz 1)

Companies pay big money to have a bowl game bought brought to you buy by them. How well is their money being spent? In Quiz No. 1 I will give you 10 of the 39 bowl games, you name the sponsor for this bowl season. Have some fun and challenge somebody. Answers...

Balls. The Book I Wrote For My Kids

Below is a book I wrote two years ago for my daughter and son. They needed to learn about the different kind of balls in the world and how to use them properly. Talking to them about it didn't seem to work, so I decided to make this book for them. Balls. Play With. Don't Jum...

Net Punting: The Ohio State Effect

Shave Tide. I will end this series with the Net Punting Average of Ohio State's 2014 opponents. In case you missed it: 3rd Down Conversions: The Ohio State Effect Rushing Defense: The Ohio State Effect Points Allowed: The Ohio State Effect Total Defense: The Ohio State E...

3rd Down Conversions: The Ohio State Effect

I don't have a clue. A big thanks to the gentleman who was wearing the Ohio State pullover who chased my wife down to return my son's favorite gloves at the Zoo's Wild Lights tonight. You saved my five-year old a lot of tears and heartbreak.  Alabama enters the Sug...

Rushing Defense: The Ohio State Effect

Alabama enters the Sugar Bowl with statistical strengths. The Tide are ranked in the top 20 in the following seven statistical categories: Points For  (16th) Total Offense  (16th) Total Defense  (11th) Points Against  (4th) Rushing Defense  (2nd) Offensi...

Points Allowed: The Ohio State Effect

What I hope Alabama fans look like at the end of the game. Alabama enters the Sugar Bowl with statistical strengths. The Tide are ranked in the top 20 in the following seven statistical categories: Points For  (16th) Total Offense  (16th) Total Defense  (11th) ...

Total Defense: The Ohio State Effect

If you go to the game beware of 'Bama Babe Alabama enters the Sugar Bowl with statistical strengths. The Tide are ranked in the top 20 in the following seven statistical categories: Points For  (16th) Total Offense  (16th) Total Defense  (11th) Points Against &...

Total Offense: The Ohio State Effect

It is time to wipe that smirk off of Saban's face. Alabama enters the Sugar Bowl with statistical strengths. The Tide are ranked in the top 20 in the following seven statistical categories: Points For  (16th) Points Against  (4th) Total Offense  (16th) Rushing ...

The Ohio State Effect: Alabama (Points For)

An Ohio State victory will make the troll's smile go away. Alabama enters the Sugar Bowl with statistical strengths. The Tide are ranked in the top 20 in the following seven statistical categories: Points For  (16th) Points Against  (4th) Total Offense  (16t...

Opened and Unopened Doors

The tragic events of last week got me thinking about life and the little things that go along with it. Everyday we are presented with thousands of different choices. Some choices are small. Some choices are large. Some choices are life changing. Some choices are life ending. In the end, all of the c...

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