Jim Jones, Ohio State’s athletic director from 1987-94, died from natural causes Wednesday morning at the age of 83 in Bonita Springs, Fla.
“Jim Jones had a significant and positive impact on my life,” current athletic director Gene Smith said in the press release. “I will miss him greatly. He Read More
The Big Ten Conference formally announced its first Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases.
The task force was Initially formed on March 7 at the request of Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren. It consists of a representative from each Big Ten institution appointed by the Big Ten Council of Presidents/Chancellors. Read More
Like usual, numerous Ohio State wrestlers earned All-America honors.
However, the six Buckeyes who were named All-Americans received the accolades through unusual circumstances.
Traditional All-America honors could not be awarded because of the cancellation of the NCAA Championships, so the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) announced its 2020 All-America team Read More
The Ohio State swimming and diving team earned 31 College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) All-American team selections.
Eighteen of the women swimmers and divers claimed All-American honors, marking the second most of any team across the country. Meanwhile, the men’s squad boasted 13 swimmers and divers Read More
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith took time out of his busy schedule, which includes daily calls with Big Ten ADs, to answer questions from members of the media.
What follows is a bullet-point rundown of everything Smith had to say on the morning of April Read More
Luke Pletcher, a two-time All-American and the 2020 Big Ten Champion at 141 pounds is moving on from Ohio State after the cancellation of winter sport championships cut his senior season short of title contention.
Pittsburgh announced on Wednesday that Pletcher would be serving as a volunteer coach for its Read More
Nicholas Szerszeń’s name might not be the most recognizable or easiest to pronounce for Buckeye fans, but the former Ohio State standout will have his name etched in history.
Off the Block, a national leader in men’s collegiate volleyball coverage, has announced its International Player of the Year honor will Read More
Three of Ohio State’s most decorated and experienced student-athletes – Tre Leclaire, Ryan Terefenko and Jeff Henrick – have decided to return for the men’s lacrosse team for 2021.
After student-athletes in spring sports who had lost their seasons due to the coronavirus pandemic were granted an extra year of Read More
Reese Devilbiss, Martin Lallemand and Samuel Clark of the Ohio State men’s volleyball team earned all-conference honors from the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA).
Devilbiss and Lallemand made the All-MIVA First Team, while Clark earned a spot on the Second Team.
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After initially deciding to cancel in-person recruiting through April 15, the NCAA has extended that time frame until the end of May.
Division I, Division II extends their recruiting dead periods: pic.twitter.com/aIC7WUTg3p
— Inside the NCAA (@InsidetheNCAA) April 1, 2020
The extension means that there will be no visits, official or unofficial, during the spring evaluation period, which is usually a time that allows for coaches to Read More
