2007 Ohio State Additional Information

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2007 Ohio State Additional Information​

Coaching Staff

Head Coach:
Official School Bio - Jim Tressel

Assistant Coaches:
Official School Bios - Assistant Coaches/Staff
Jim Bollman - Offensive Coordinator and Offensive Line
Joe Daniels - Passing Game Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Darrell Hazell - Ast. Head Coach and Wide Receivers Coach
John Peterson - Tight Ends Coach and Recruiting Coord.
Nick Siciliano - Offensive Quality Control
Dick Tressel - Running Backs Coach
Jim Heacock - Defensive Coordinator
Taver Johnson - Cornerbacks Coach
Luke Fickell - Co-Def Coord/LB Coach
Paul Haynes - Safeties Coach
Chris Hauser - Defensive Graduate Assistant
Doug Phillips - Defensive Quality Control
Bob Tucker - Director of Football Operations
Stan Jefferson - Director of Player Development
Todd Alles - Program Assistant
Greg Gillum - Program Assistant/Recruiting
Eric Lichter - Director of Football Performance
Butch Reynolds - Speed Coordinator
P.J. Fleck - Graduate Assistant
Chris Kaeding - Head Team Physician
Ray Pongonis - Team Physician
Doug Calland - Head Trainer
Bob Sweeney - Football Trainer
Mark Quisenberry - Video Coordinator
Rob Lachey - Equipment Manager
Debbie Broeker - Head Coach's Secretary
Betty Affeldt - Football Secretary​

Recruiting

Starters Returning: 11 (Offense 4, Defense 5, Special Teams 2)
Letterman Returning: 38 (Offense 18, Defense 20)
Notable Returners:
LT Alex Boone, LG Steve Rehring, RT Kirk Barton, TE Rory Nicol, DE Vernon Gholston, LB Marcus Freeman, LB James Laurinaitis, CB Malcolm Jenkins, FS Jamario O'Neal, K Aaron Pettrey, P A. J. Trapasso

Starters Lost: 13 (Offense 7, Defense 6, Special Teams 0)
Letterman Lost: 21 (Offense 11, Defense 10)
Notable Losses:
C Doug Datish, RG T. J. Downing, FL Ted Ginn Jr., SE Anthony Gonzalez, TB Antonio Pittman, FB Stan White Jr., QB Troy Smith, DE Jay Richardson, DT Quinn Pitcock, DT David Patterson, LB John Kerr, CB Antonio Smith, SS Brandon Mitchell

Class of 2007:

Eugene Clifford S 6-2 190 Cincinnati, OH
Brian Rolle ILB 5-11 216 Immokalee, FL
Taurian Washington WR 6-1 170 Orchard Lake, MI
Evan Blankenship OC 6-3 312 Monaca, PA
Donnie Evege CB 5-11 180 Huber Heights, OH
Daniel "Boom" Herron RB 5-11 178 Warren, OH
Cameron Heyward DT 6-6 270 Suwanee, GA
Jermale Hines OLB 6-2 205 Cleveland, OH
Nate Oliver S 6-1 200 Lakewood, OH
Rocco Pentello QB 6-1 190 Westerville, OH
Brandon Saine RB 6-1 195 Piqua, OH
Dane Sanzenbacher WR 5-11 175 Toledo, OH
James Scott CB 5-11 180 Daytona Beach, FL
Solomon Thomas DE 6-4 220 West Chester, OH
Devon Torrence RB 5-11 190 Canton, OH​

Class of 2008 - verbals (Links to recruiting discussion threads):

Mike Adams (OL, Dublin Coffman; 6' 7", 310 lbs; committed to Ohio State on 03/10/07)
Ben Buchanan (P/K, Westerville Central; 5' 10", 190 lbs; committed to Ohio State on 03/02/07)
Michael Brewster (OL, Orlando Edgewater; 6' 6", 305 lbs; committed to Ohio State on 04/21/07)
Nic DiLillo (TE, Madison; 6' 4", 245 lbs; committed to Ohio State on 07/30/07)
Garrett Goebel (DL, Lombard (Illinois) Montini; 6' 5", 264 lbs; committed to Ohio State on 07/27/07)
DeVier Posey (WR, Cincinnati LaSalle; 6' 2", 190 lbs, 4.50 forty; committed to Ohio State on 03/13/07)
J.B. Shugarts (OL, Klein (TX) Klein; 6' 7", 300 lbs; committed to Ohio State on 04/24/07)
Jake Stoneburner (WR, Dublin Coffman; 6' 5", 223 lbs, 4.46 forty; committed to Ohio State on 3/26/07)
Andrew Sweat (LB, Washington (PA) Trinity; 6' 3", 230 lbs, committed to Ohio State on 05/31/07)
Devoe Torrence (RB, Massillon Washington; 6' 2", 220 lbs, 4.40 forty; committed to Ohio State on 03/12/07)
Nathan Williams (DL, Miami Trace; 6' 5", 245 lbs, 4.67 forty; committed to Ohio State on 04/24/07)​

Class of 2008 - Notable Offers (links to recruiting discussion threads):

Quinton Coples (Kinston, North Carolina; Scout 4*, #16 DE)
Jeffrey Fuller (McKinney (Texas) Boyd; Scout 4*, #36 WR)
Michael Floyd (St. Paul Cretin-Derham Hall; Scout 5*, #4 WR, #30 overall)
Shayne Hale (Pittsburgh Gateway; Scout 5*, #1 DE, #8 overall)
Josh Jenkins (Parkersburg, West Virginia; Scout #2 OG, #33 overall)
Willie Mobley (Eden Prairie, Minnesota; Scout 4*, #14 DT)
Terrelle Pryor (Jeannette, Pennsylvania; Rivals #1 overall, Scout #2 overall)
Cordale Scott (Cleveland Glenville; Scout 4*, #27 WR)
Lamaar Thomas (Mount Washington (Maryland) Friendly; Scout 4*, #23 RB)
Justin Thompson (El Camino CC; Scout 5* JUCO) - Currently a Miami "soft verbal"
Keith Wells (Gainesville, Georgia; Scout 4*, #21 DE)
* Note - this list is not intended to be all inclusive of outstanding offers at this time.​

Behind the Numbers

There being no real numbers to get behind just yet you're invited to chew on This or This from stat-guru, DaddyBigBucks.​

The Lighter Side

I suppose there are a lot of things I could do in this space. I could begin by rehashing the way this year began, and how I wish Ted Ginn was able to do more than return the opening Kick for six. But, ultimately any stories about that game break down in to a bummer - indeed, I've said too much already. I could rehash the great ride 2006 was, and it was a great ride... but.. my first point here undermines that more than a little. I could talk about how the Big Ten Network is really screwing up my plans, in the same way ESPNU did last year, if not worse. But ... again, with the negativity ...

So ...

Instead, I'm going to do something else ... Why? Because, it's that time again.

A long, long off season is quickly giving way to our favorite time of the year. It's not a time to reflect on what went wrong in years gone by, it's time to anticipate the great plays the lay ahead. It's no use to lament the talent Ohio State lost, it's time to turn our heads to the new greats that will soon emerge. There's no sense in worrying about what conglomerate is trying to make how much money on the greatest game on earth, it's time to breathe in the game day air and feel that great sensation of an Ohio State touchdown. In just a couple of weeks, 100,000 people will once again unite in the Shoe to support the Buckeyes.

Fight the team across the field
Show them Ohio's here
Set the Earth reverberating
With a mighty cheer
RAH! RAH! RAH!
Hit them hard and see how they fall
Never let that team get the ball
Hail! Hail! The gang's all here
So let's win that old conference now!

And, there's plenty of reason to be optimistic. Even with the loss of those familiar faces from last year, we should remember all the dancing bananas we gave when the current team's members made their commitment to play for Ohio State. It's Ray Small's turn to burn an opposing DB. It's Todd Boeckman's turn to light up Michigan's secondary. Chris Wells' opportunity to put up 1200 yards. Robert Rose's turn to be a sack machine... Anderson Russell's turn to deliver the devastating hit. And so on, right on down the line. What's more, there's a whole new group of Freshman to get excited about. Someone will burst on the scene. It always happens. Sometimes you know who it'll be, like Maurice Clarett in 2002. Sometimes it's a total surprise, like A.J. Hawk that same year. Who will be this year's guy? I can't wait to find out.

Yes, it's that time of year again. The crisp air of fall just out in front of us. Savoring each moment. The inevitable worry of if Ohio State can win em all, what a loss will do to our Bowl chances. The pressure of Michigan week. We live for this stuff. I know that sounds dramatic, and I suppose it is considering the other things in life. But, let's face the facts here, we are fanatics and this is what we do. I wouldn't change a thing. I've often wondered why I am willing to let one play on one day of some game I'm not even a part of affect my life - good or bad. I've reached only one conclusion. I let this happen to me because this means something to me. It is important to me. I enjoy it. I enjoy every part of it. And it's that time of year again ...

Oh come let's sing Ohio's praise
And songs to Alma Mater raise
While our hearts rebounding thrill
With joy which death alone can still
Summer's heat or winter's cold
The seasons pass the years will roll
Time and change will surely (truly) show
How firm thy friendship ...

Ohhhhhh ...
Hiiiiiiii ...
Ohhhhh!​

Traditions

Ohio State football, perhaps more than any other program, is steeped in tradition, pageantry and ritual. It is often hard to explain why or how such a wealth of ritual came to be. Perhaps it simply follows from a long history of success. Possibly it stems from the fanatical following of the fan base. Most likely it is because Buckeyes embrace their customs. Not afraid to show their spirit, nor afraid of the possible ridicule of opposing fans, Buckeyes pay homage to the traditions with a respect and reverence that is difficult to understand ... unless you are a Buckeye. Covering them all in depth isn't practical so we'll touch on the main ones and give a brief summary.

Block O - Originally located at the North end of Ohio Stadium (closed end), Block O now resides in the South Stands (behind the goal posts) and consists of the most boisterous fans in the stadium. Students comprise this organization (the largest on campus) using organized cheers and signs during game day to urge the Bucks to victory. Since 1938.

Brutus (and Cheerleaders) - The Buckeye Mascot has prowled the sidelines since 1965. Originally a large Buckeye nut made up the entire costume except for 2 holes for the legs. Since 1981, Brutus has been seen in his current configuration with a scarlet & gray outfit and smaller Buckeye nut for the head. The cheerleaders that team up with Brutus to cheer on the Bucks are quite good in their own right, having gone to the College Cheerleading National Championships 17 out of the last 19 years.

Buckeye Grove - Since 1934, every Buckeye football player to win first team All-American accolades has been honored with a Buckeye Tree and commemorative plaque in the Buckeye Grove. Located to the south of Ohio Stadium, 125 players have their spot in history along the gently winding path through Buckeye Grove.

Buckeye Leaves - Ernie Biggs (trainer) and Woody Hayes began the tradition in 1968 as a way to reward and motivate the players. Some say it was Woody's fascination with the military that lead him to signify special events much like flying aces displayed "kill" badges on their planes. Currently the helmet stickers are only awarded for meeting team goals and only after a victory.

Captain's Breakfast (now Brunch) - Originally held at Scioto Country Club, a breakfast is held for all past captains the weekend of homecoming. During the event, the current captains are welcomed into the club by past captains and given mugs engraved with their name and season. Since 1934.

Carmen Ohio - Born after the greatest loss in Buckeye history, the school's alma mater was penned by Fred Cornell in 1902 on the train ride after the game. The haunting strains often bring tears to many an eye and has recently been the genesis for some of the most memorable scenes in Buckeye history. At the conclusion of each home game since 2001 (win or lose), the football team and cheerleaders face the band and together sing/play the alma mater for and with the Ohio Stadium crowd.

Oh! Come let's sing Ohio's praise,
and songs to Alma Mater raise;
While our hearts rebounding thrill,
with joy which death alone can still.

Summer's heat or winter's cold.
The seasons pass, the years will roll;
Time and change will surely show
How firm thy friendship O-hi-o.

These jolly days of priceless worth,
By far the gladdest days on earth,
Soon will pass and we not know,
How dearly we love O-hi-o.

We should strive to keep the name,
Of fair repute and spotless fame,
So, in college halls we'll grow,
To love the better, O-hi-o.

Tho' age may dim our mem'ry's store,
We'll think of happy days of yore,
True to friend and frank to foe,
As sturdy sons of O-hi-o.

If on seas of care we roll,
'Neath blackened sky, o'er barren shoal,
Tho'ts of thee bid darkness go,
Dear Alma Mater O-hi-o.​

Gold Pants - In 1934, coach Francis Schmidt said "They put their pants on one leg at a time, the same as we do!" speaking of rival Michigan. Thus was born the Gold Pants club and each player and coach to log a win over Michigan in "the Game" receives a miniature pair of gold pants.

Illibuck Trophy - Ohio State's only "trophy" game is the second oldest in Big Ten history. Since 1925 the Buckeyes and Illinois Fighting Illini compete for the Illibuck Trophy. Originally a live turtle, a wooden replica has been used since 1927.

Ohio Stadium - Opened in 1922 and since listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, Ohio Stadium has served as the shrine for Buckeye football. Dubbed the "Horseshoe" or simply the "Shoe", the stadium's visionary size, architecture and engineering has been an integral part of football success at Ohio State.

Retired Numbers - 6 numbers, in addition to Woody Hayes' name adorn the closed end of the Horseshoe in honor of their achievements at Ohio State. Those number (22 Horvath, 27 George, 31 Janowicz, 40 Cassady, 45 Griffin, 47 Harley) will no longer be issued to Ohio State players out of respect to those that came before. To have a number retired a player must have won the Heisman Trophy, the Maxwell Award, the Walter Camp Award, the Associated Press Player of the Year Award, the Football Writers Player of the Year Award, or the American Football Coaches Player of the Year Award. Since 1999.

Senior Tackle - In 1913, after the final practice, Dr. John Wilce (then head coach at OSU) was asked by his players if they could have one last hit on the blocking sled. This event has changed from a public to a private affair (and back again) various times over the years. Generally it was held before the final game (usually Michigan) but has since taken place before a bowl trip in front of family and friends.

Skull Session - Since 1932 the Ohio State University Marching Band, at the direction of band director Eugene Weigel, began memorizing their music. They would have a final reversal before the game in their reversal hall. This became know as "Skull Session". In 1957 this event was moved to St. John Arena and along the way has become a pep-rally as much as it is a reversal. Crowds often number 10,000 or more and in 2001 the football team began a weekly visit to Skull Session before each game.

Tunnel of Pride - Former AD Andy Geiger and former QB Rex Kern searched for a way to connect former players to current ones. In 1994 the Tunnel of Pride was born. All former players attending a home game are asked to form a "tunnel" for the current players to run through as they take the field. Generally, this is reserved only for home games versus Michigan, but has also been used for other "big" games.

T.B.D.B.I.T.L. - Known as "The pride of the Buckeyes" or T.B.D.B.I.T.L. "The Best Damn Band in the Land", the Ohio State Marching Band lends more to Ohio State tradition then any other single entity. To cover it all in length would dwarf all the other traditions combined. The largest all-brass band (at 225 members) in the world has given birth to "Ramp" Entrance, The Back Bend, Across the Field/Fight the Team, Script Ohio/Le Regiment, Dotting of the i, Hang on Sloopy, Neutron Dance, Skull Session and many more. Since 1879.

Victory Bell - Weighing 2,420 pounds the Victory Bell (located in the southeast tower at Ohio Stadium) is rung for 15 minutes after every Ohio State victory and up to 30 minutes after a victory over Michigan. Members of the Alpha Phi Omega fraternity are in charge of this task. Since 1953.​

Historical Data

The Ohio State University (Columbus, Ohio) Founded in 1870

Football 1st Season: 1889
Stadium: Ohio Stadium (The Horseshoe, The Shoe), Columbus, Ohio
Constructed: 1922 (Renovated 2001)
Seating Capacity: 101,568
Playing Surface: FieldTurf (2007)
Conference: Big Ten Conference (since 1913) Independent from 1890-1901, Ohio Athletic Conference from 1902-1921
Colors: Scarlet & Gray
Mascot: Buckeye (Brutus)
College Classification: D-IA (or equivalent) since 1937 (first year of NCAA classification)
Conference Championships: 31 Big Ten Titles and 2 OAC Titles
Consensus All-Americans: 71 (65 different players as of 2005)
College Hall-of-Famers: 25 - Chic Harley, Howard Jones, Wes Fesler, John Wilce, Les Horvath, Bill Willis, Francis Schmidt, Gaylord Stinchcomb, Jim Parker, Gust Zarnas, Vic Janowicz, Jim Daniell, Gomer Jones, Hopalong Cassady, Woody Hayes, Warren Amling, Archie Griffin, Aurealius Thomas, Jim Stillwagon, Bob Eugene Ferguson, Randy Gradishar, John Hicks, Jack "The Assassin" Tatum, Jim Houston, Rex Kern
Pro Hall-of-Famers: 6 - Sid Gillman, Lou Groza, Dante Lavelli, Jim Parker, Paul Warfield, Bill Willis
Award Winners:

COY (AFCA) - Widdoes, Hayes, Bruce, Tressel
COY (Bobby Dodd) - Tressel
COY (Eddie Robinson) - Hayes (3), Bruce, Tressel
COY (Bear Byrant) - Hayes (3), Bruce, Tressel
COY (Walter Camp) - Hayes
Bronko Nagurski Award - James Laurinaitis
Dave Rimington Trophy - LeCharles Bentley
Davey O'Brien Award - Troy Smith
Dick Butkus Award - Andy Katzenmoyer
Dick Butkus Silver Anniversary Winner - Randy Gradishar, Bob Brudzinski, Tom Cousineau
Doak Walker Award - Eddie George
Doak Walker Legends Award - Archie Griffin
ESPY - Best Football Player - Eddie George
Fred Biletnikoff Award - Terry Glenn
Heisman Memorial Trophy Award - Les Horvath, Vic Janowicz, Howard Cassady, Archie Griffin (2), Eddie George, Troy Smith
Jim Thorpe Award - Antoine Winfield
Lombardi Award - Jim Stillwagon, John Hicks, Chris Spielman, Orlando Pace (2), A. J. Hawk
Lou Groza Award - Mike Nugent
Maxwell Award - Howard Cassady, Bob Ferguson, Archie Griffin, Eddie George
Outland Trophy - Jim Parker, Jim Stillwagon, John Hicks, Orlando Pace
Player of the Year (AP) - Troy Smith
Player of the Year (Walter Camp) - Archie Griffin (2), Eddie George, Troy Smith
Ray Guy Award - B.J. Sander
Socrates Award (Sporting News) - Craig Krenzel
Vincent dePaul Draddy Trophy (Academic Heisman) - Bobby Hoying, Craig Krenzel
Wuerffel Trophy - Joel Penton​

National Championships: 5 Recognized - 1942, 1954, 1957, 1968, 2002, 15 unrecognized title years
Number of AP/Coaches final rankings: AP-47 years, Coaches-41 years​

Records

All Time: 788-301-53 (.713)
Bowl Games: 18-20-0 (.474) Most recently a 41-14 loss to Florida in the 2006 BCS Championship Game (2007 Fiesta Bowl)
All Time vs the BigTen: 434-174-27 (.705) versus teams with conference membership at time of game.
Coach's Record: Jim Tressel, at Ohio State (2001-current) 62-14-0 (.816), overall (1986-current) 191-71-2 (.733)

2006 Season: 12-1-0 (.923)
Sep 2 - W vs. Northern Ill, 35-12
Sep 9 - W at Texas, 24-7
Sep 16 - W vs. Cincinnati, 37-7
Sep 23 - W vs. Penn State, 28-6
Sep 30 - W at Iowa, 38-17
Oct 7 - W vs. Bowling Green, 35-7
Oct 14 - W at Michigan State, 38-7
Oct 21 - W vs. Indiana, 44-3
Oct 28 - W vs. Minnesota, 44-0
Nov 4 - W at Illinois, 17-10
Nov 11 - W at Northwestern, 54-10
Nov 18 - W vs. Michigan, 42-39
Jan 8 - L vs. Florida, 14-41

2007 Schedule
Sep 1 - vs. Youngstown St, 12:00 PM
Sep 8 - vs. Akron, 12:00 PM
Sep 15 - at Washington, 3:30 PM
Sep 22 - vs. Northwestern, TBA
Sep 29 - at Minnesota, 8:00 PM
Oct 6 - at Purdue, 8:00 PM
Oct 13 - vs. Kent State, TBA
Oct 20 - vs. Michigan State, 3:30 PM
Oct 27 - at Penn State, 8:00 PM
Nov 3 - vs. Wisconsin, TBA
Nov 10 - vs. Illinois, TBA
Nov 17 - at Michigan, TBA​

Links

Official Sites:
Official School Site - The Ohio State University
Official Alumni Site - The Ohio State University - Alumni
Student Newspaper - The Lantern
Official Athletic Site - Ohio State Buckeyes
Official Conference Site - Big Ten Conference

Message Boards & Team Pages:
Message Boards - Buckeye Planet (Independent)
Message Boards - The Ozone (Independent)
Message Boards - Coach Tressel (Independent)
Message Boards - Buckeye 50 Yardline (Independent)
Message Boards - Golden Buckeye (Independent)
Message Boards - OSU Homebase (Independent)
Message Boards - Scarlet & Gray News (just kidding!)
Message Boards - UWeekly (Independent)
Message Boards - Bucknuts (Independent)
Message Boards - Ohio State (Scout - Formerly Bucknuts)
Message Boards - Buckeye Grove (Rivals - Formerly BSB)

Blog - The Armchair Blogger
Blog - Buckeye Banter
Blog - Buckeye Commentary
Blog - Men of the Scarlet & Gray
Blog - Pfef's Sports Blog
Blog - Go Buckeyes
Blog - The Subsidiary
Blog - The Ohio LeBlog
Blog - Around The Oval
Blog - Ohio Sports Time
Blog - The 614 (dead)
Blog - Buckeye Battle Cry
Blog - The Buckeye Blog
Blog - The Buckeye Expat (dead)
Blog - Buckeyes 24/7
Blog - Death Cab for Woody
Blog - Eleven Warriors
Blog - My Casual Thoughts
Blog - Ohio State Fanhouse Blog
Blog - Ohio State Online
Blog - The Penalty Kill
Blog - The POJO Dojo
Blog - Double Deuce: Second Rate News
Blog - Bucknut Bobby
Blog - Buckeye Maniac
Blog - Buckeye Lane
Blog - The Horseshoe

Team Page - NCAA
Team Page - ESPN
Team Page - USA Today
Team Page - Fox Sports
Team Page - Sporting News
Team Page - CBS Sportsline
Team Page - CNN/SI
Team Page - Yahoo Sports
Team Page - AOL
Team Page - CSTV
Team Page - ATSH2H
Team Page - Covers

Local News Sources:
Columbus Dispatch - Local News
Buckeye Xtra - Local News
CentralOhio - BuckeyeBuzz - Local News
Dayton Daily News - Local News
Cleveland Plain Dealer - Local News
Akron Beacon Journal - Local News
Canton Repository - Local News
Toledo Blade - Local News
Cincinnati Enquirer - Local News

Team Previews and Breakdowns:
2007 Spring Guide (PDF) - Ohio State Buckeyes
2007 Schedule/Results - Ohio State Buckeyes
2007 Spring Roster - Ohio State Buckeyes
2007 Spring Prospectus (PDF) - Ohio State Buckeyes
2007 Spring Game Results (PDF) - Ohio State Buckeyes
2006 Overall Stats (PDF) - Ohio State Buckeyes
2006 Conference Stats (PDF) - Ohio State Buckeyes
2007 Depth Chart (PDF) - Ohio State Buckeyes
News Releases - Ohio State Buckeyes
2007 Roster - Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio Stadium Information - Ohio State Buckeyes
2007 Ohio State Buckeyes Football Preview - CFN
2007 Ohio State Buckeyes Football Preview - Offense - CFN
2007 Ohio State Buckeyes Football Preview - Defense - CFN
2007 Ohio State Buckeyes Football Preview - Depth Chart - CFN
2007 Ohio State Buckeyes Football Preview - Recruiting - CFN
2006 Ohio State Buckeyes Football Preview - CFN
Ohio State Team Report - CSTV/Sports Xchange (Links to previous reports)
2007 Ohio State Buckeyes Football Preview - Athlon
2007 Ohio State Buckeyes Football Preview - CNN/SI
2007 Ohio State Buckeyes Football Preview - NationalChamps
2007 Ohio State Buckeyes Football Preview - Rivals
2007 Ohio State Buckeyes Football Preview - Maddux Sports
2007 Ohio State Buckeyes Football Preview - BigTen Fans.com

B10 Conference Previews and Breakdowns:
2007 BigTen Prospectus (PDF) - BigTen
2007 BigTen Team Breakdowns (PDF) - BigTen
2007 BigTen Media Info(PDF) - BigTen
2007 BigTen Composite Schedule (PDF) - BigTen
2006 BigTen Season in Review (PDF) - BigTen
2006 BigTen Overall Stats (PDF) - BigTen
2006 BigTen Conference Stats (PDF) - BigTen
2007 CFN Big Ten Preview - CFN
2007 CFN Preseason All-Big Ten Team - CFN
2007 CFN B10 Preseason Lookaheads - CFN
2007 CFN B10 Schedules & Predictions - CFN
2007 CFN B10 Team Capsules - CFN
2007 CFN B10 Unit Rankings - CFN
2007 CFN B10 Ultimate Schedule - CFN
2007 CFN B10 Recruiting - What It All Means - CFN
2007 CFN Spring Preview - Analyzing the Big Ten - CFN
2007 CFN Big Ten Spring Lookaheads - CFN
2007 CFN B10 Composite Schedule - CFN
2007 CFN B10 Team-by-Team Schedules - CFN
2007 CFN B10 Spring Games Wrapup - CFN
ASK CFN (6/22) ... The Big Ten Network - CFN
2007 Big Ten - CSTV
2007 All-Big Ten Teams - Athlon
2007 BigTen Inside Slant - USA Today

Travel:
2007 Ohio Stadium Fan Guide/Policies - Ohio State Buckeyes
2006 Ohio Stadium Guide (Detailed Info) - OSU
Campus Visitor's Guide - OSU
Tickets & Merchandise - Hang On Sloopy
2007 Travel Guide - Ohio State Buckeyes
Visitor's Bureau - Experience Columbus​

Preseason Rankings

3 - NationalChamps.net (2007 Early Bird Top 25 Preview)
4 - Atlanta Journal Constitution
4 - ESPN Hummer Press Pass (Mike Golic)
6 - CFN
6 - FoxSports
6 - Rivals.com (Early)
7 - StatFox.com
9 - FanBlogs (2007 Pre-Pre Season College Football Top 25 - Kevin Donahue - 1/9/07)
10 - USA Today Coaches Poll
10 - NationalChamps.net (Season Preview)
10 - Rivals.com (Preseason Top 50)
10 - ESPN Hummer Press Pass (Mike Greenburg)
10 - Yahoo Sports (Sweet 16 - By Terry Bowden - 7/8/07)
10 - AutumnSpectacle.com
10 - Football.com (Spring Top 25)
11 - CNN/SI - NCAA Power Rankings - Stewart Mandel - 4/25/07
12 - Athlon
12 - New Orleans Times Picayune (Top 25 - Ted Lewis - 5/8/07)
13 - Lindy's
14 - ESPN.com (Mark Schlabach)
14 - Surefire Scouting
14 - MSNBC.com
15 - Street & Smith's College Football Preview
15 - Phil Steele's College Football Preview
15 - CBS SportsLine.com (preview magazine)
15 - CBS Sportsline (Offseason Top 25: What could go wrong? We'll tell you - By Dennis Dodd - 7/20/07)
15 - Game Plan
16 - CBSSportsline (Post Spring Top 25 - By Dennis Dodd - 4/30/07)
17 - The Sporting News
18 - CBS Sportsline (Spring Top 25 - By Dennis Dodd - 3/26/07)
19 - CSTV (Pre-Spring, Post-Bowl 2007 Preseason Top 25)
21 - CSTV (Post-Spring, 2007 Pre-Preseason Top 25)
24 - Jim Feist​

Preseason Watch Lists

Bronko Nagurski Award - James Laurinaitis
Dave Rimington Trophy - Jim Cordle
Jim Thorpe Award - Malcolm Jenkins
Rotary Lombardi Award - James Laurinaitis
Outland Trophy - Kirk Barton & Alex Boone
Ted Hendricks Award - Vernon Gholston​

Big Ten Conference Players of the Week

Sept. 1, 2007 (Week 1)
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Sept. 8, 2007 (Week 2)
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Sept. 15, 2007 (Week 3)
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Sept. 22, 2007 (Week 4)
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Sept. 29, 2007 (Week 5)
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Oct. 6, 2007 (Week 6)
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Oct. 13, 2007 (Week 7)
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Oct. 20, 2007 (Week 8)
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Oct. 27, 2007 (Week 9)
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Nov. 3, 2007 (Week 10)
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Nov. 10, 2007 (Week 11)
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Nov. 17, 2007 (Week 12)
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Preseason Accolades

BigTen Preseason Media Poll
1. Michigan
2. Wisconsin
3. Ohio State

Preseason Offensive Player of the Year - Mike Hart - Michigan

Preseason Defensive Player of the Year - James Laurinaitis - Ohio State​

Note: Statistical data was complied using a variety of sources, including:
Stassen (Chris Stassen) - Data
College Football Data Warehouse - Data
American College Football-RSFC (Dave Wilson) - Data
D1A Football (Formerly WALJ 10 College Football) - Data
National Champs.net - Data
Hickok Sports - Data

 

[ytownbuckeye]

playboy (a reputable source) has us #3

 

[Oh8ch]

Great work - especially the links.

We better be afraid of Wisky. Per Athlon 8 of their 11 defensive players will make 1st, 2nd or 3rd string all Big Ten. OSU has only 3 players worthy of such distinction.

The Wisky ratings are particularly surprising as Athlon's own Big Ten magazine has one of the 8 listed as being on the second string for Wisconsin's own D.

I think I pay more attention to this stuff than the writers do.