I won't be going out on a limb when I say this. Wayne Woodrow "Woody" Hayes was a very special man. I'm not sure when I truly realized this because I was relatively young and not really THAT into Ohio State Football. The truth is I didn't become, Live, eat, breathe,...
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Former Buckeye Mike Conley is the Engine Behind the Memphis Grizzlies
The NBA Playoffs are here, and the Memphis Grizzlies are continuing to look like the favorite in the Western Conference. The Grizzlies play a tough brand of old-school basketball that grinds the other team into a pulp. After defeating the Los Angeles Clippers in convincing fashion the Grizzlies are up 2-1 in the series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Grizzlies have All-Stars Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol playing at a very high level and making it a pain for them to be handled in the paint. The world knows and respects the tandem of Gasol and Randolph, but Mike Conley Jr is making a name for himself as well. Tony Allen, Mike Conley, and TayShaun Prince are the perfect compliments to the Randolph and Gasol. With Conley being the floor general he places everyone in the best position to succeed. Since the trade of Rudy Gay Conle ...
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Buckeye Football Can't Come Soon Enough
Last season was magical as the Buckeyes went 12-0. No the team wasn't rewarded from a national standpoint, but to win twelve games in a row without a loss is a testament to how far this group of young men came from a season ago. With Coach Urban Meyer in the fold for years a come this may be a trend to how football seasons will be at THE Ohio State University. The spring game was exciting to see. Players such as Mike Thomas, Chris Fields, Noah Spence, Curtis Grant, and Aldophus Washington opened a lot of eyes with their play. We all know that Braxton Miller, Bradley Roby, Ryan Shazier, Carlos Hyde, and the Offensive Line brings to the table, but it is good to see that other players are stepping up as well. I am itching to see the Bucks suit up this season. With last season's success it is only right to expect a similar output. Th ...
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Q&A (excerpt from my book)
Is prison really like what they show on TV? Prison is nothing like what you see on TV. I cannot speak for every person or prison but I can speak on my stay here. Television can't describe how mentally challenging prison can be. Having a lot of time can be vice. When I first started my time I had no idea of what to do with myself. Everything about prison is primitive on a lot of levels, so there was a major lifestyle adjustment initially. Different mentalities from different decades and cultures mixed with uncomfortable circumstances don't always make for good environments. I would honestly have to make a week's work of posts to accurately describe prison and it probably wouldn't do any justice because I'd just be describing my personal situation. Every individual sees this experience different. I am just giving you my extre ...
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Buckeye Backs
Great to hang with these Buckeyes! We all know the feeling of carrying the ball for Buckeye pride. ...
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Open Letter (excerpt from my book)
I was given your name by your cousin currently in this facility with me. We good friends and he cared enough to ask me if I could send out some words of encouragement to you. He said you seem to be losing focus in life. I don't have a problem doing this simply because I enjoy the possibility of helping to potentially change someone's life. I started out by asking a little about you and he gave me a brief description. The first thing that popped into my head as he talked about you was George needs to learn to be a leader. Let me let you in on a little secret. Nothing good ever happens when you're hanging out and entertaining yourself with the peanut gallery. I know all the nonsense and foolishness is entertaining at times but please understand this; something you find funny and so entertaining can either put you in an early grave or behind ...
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Big, Buff, Buckeye Football Players and Pedicures
Did my title catch your attention? Good, because that’s exactly what this post is about- big, buff Buckeye football players getting pedicures at a local mall. Does that imagery put a smirk on your face? Of course it does because the thought of strong, burley young men, known for engaging in a violent gladiator-like sport, getting their feet massaged and cared for is a funny thought. The irony of it all is undeniable. In the end, I really want to get your feelings on if it’s “okay,” from a masculinity standpoint, for a man (more specifically football players) to “get his feet did?” Here’s how the story unfolded: I was witness to this event several months ago, just before the start of the 2012 football season. My mom, daughter, and I were visiting Polaris Mall here in Columbus. While leaving the food court, I noticed a sm ...
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Traffic (excerpt from my book)
I am who I am. I do what I do, and it is what it is. It takes a lot of courage and character to keep going on after what I've been through. Some people have gone crazy and have never recovered from the crazy state of mind due to the stress that was imposed on them. Respect the fact that I've put in the work necessary to get my life back in order. Extreme depression and excessive amounts of stress can mess up anyone's life. If everyone will just take a moment to imagine with me an 18 year old who is not well traveled or formally educated and has only been faced with urban challenges. In a nutshell that's who I was when I was dealing with problems that I didn't have the capacity to understand, manage, control, or properly assess. I didn't have the intelligence or the resources to reach out to the appropriate human resources to help me out i ...
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Not My Guy
The Torg, one half of the notorious “Common Man and The Torg” radio show which airs on 97.1 here in Columbus, may have just stamped his ticket to work at “the Citgo.” Over the weekend, Scott Torgerson tweeted a comment about College Game Day’s (and Michigan alum) Desmond Howard. The content of that tweet (pictured below) has sparked a mini-controversy for The Torg and the “Flagship Radio Station of the Buckeyes.” The blowback was swift. The Torg has been suspended for an indefinite amount of time and was not on the show Monday afternoon. Here’s my biggest issue with how this is being handled and it lies with the show’s hosts. If you’ve listened to the show, which I do, then you know that the personalities of the two men are very brash and unapologetic, which is fine. But they spend so much time ripping at ...
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Signed “Buckeye Heroes” Cereal Box Giveaway
It’s time for another giveaway. This time we wanted to give away a real collector’s item, an item that very few Buckeye fans will ever have- a limited edition box of “Buckeye Heroes” cereal commemorating the 2002 National Title team signed by both Maurice Clarett and Roy Hall! The winner will receive 1 signed box of Buckeye Heroes as well as a digital copy of the photo shown below. So what are you waiting for? Use the widget below or on the homepage to begin earning your entries and increasing your chances of winning this collector’s item. Good luck and Go Bucks! ...
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#BuckeyeNation it’s time to vote. Braxton Miller’s blonde Mohawk: Win of Fail? Weigh in… twitter.com/BuckeyeShare/s…
— BuckeyeShare.com (@BuckeyeShare) April 8, 2013
Let's get ready to rumble Big Red! We will not go down in history as the first Big Ten team to lose to Nebraska. I have a tremendous amount of confidence in our team and I know they'll pull it all together and give us a great showing on Saturday....
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What does the iPhone have to do with being a Buckeye? Absolutely nothing. But, since I have decided to make OurBuckeyeHub my blogging platform of choice, I figured what better topic to talk about.
Anyway, as you can tell I am highly upset about the iPhone event that took place...
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Remember when you were a kid and you just took off and took a flying leap into the pool and really didn't care if the water was cold?! Today, at 43, I am definitely more of a toe dipper before I do anything. And rightfully so, I could jump into the...
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I've had enough, it’s time for Gene Smith to go. Coach Tressel has been gone since May and yet more and more violations keep coming to light. If Tressel had to take the fall for what happened in the past, Gene Smith needs to take the fall for what's happening...
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Luke Fickell is a terrible head coach. There, I said it, are you happy? I don’t mean to beat the coach up after such a poor performance, but it needed to be said. So many fans are defending Coach Fickell by reminding us that Tressel was 6-4 during his first...
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Finally we get to see the Omaha “Buckeyes” play. It’s not on TV though.
Some background: In case you were unaware, the UFL’s Omaha Nighthawks play tonight. Why should you care? You should care because the Nighthawks’ roster is stocked with two very well known Buckeyes: Troy Smith...
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buckeyeshare.com has won $10,000 from 100 Urban Entrepreneurs and LRMR to help us grow our idea! We were fortunate enough to have an opportunity to pitch our idea to a panel of judges comprised of executives and entrpreneurs at the Akron Entrepreneurship Summit. After several high-pressure rounds, OurBuckeyeHub was...
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Saturday seemed like just about any other Buckeye game day except for the late arriving crowd. Maybe for the most part they decided to tailgate as long as they could because they felt they would need the extra alcohol? I know that I had my feelings about the game...
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Written by HD from BlockONation.com
The Buckeyes officially began the Braxton Miller era last Saturday in Ohio Stadium -- and in a way -- hit the reset button on their 2011 season.
Better late than never as they say...
After three weeks of indecision and an embarrassing...
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I’ve always been good at math, I guess that’s one of the reasons I chose to become an engineer. But it doesn’t take an engineering degree to figure out that Braxton Miller is the second coming of Troy Smith. That’s Heisman Trophy winning Troy Smith, in case you forgot. ...
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Ohio State fans will find out a lot about this years shaky team With the next 4 games against top 26 teams They have not played a ranked team all year, but already have 1 loss to Miami. The biggest question about this team is the passing game. They completed a...
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By HD Handshoe -- www.BlockONation.com
After the debacle in Miami last Saturday -- which included a 2 for 14 passing performance from starter Joe Bauserman -- it's finally Miller Time -- as in Braxton Miller.
Coach Luke Fickell confirmed Miller, the true freshman QB, will get his first career start against...
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Luke Fickell has not shown me he is ready to be the long time Ohio State coach. Tressel was a great game manager in time and who to play, i do not expect Fickell to be like Tressel in that way. I was not impressed with Fickell's performance against Miami. He...
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About 3 years ago, while I was in Cleveland for an educational conference for my wife, I had the opportunity to meet two great Buckeye football players, Troy Smith and Ted Ginn Jr. The guys were nice enough to take a picture with me and it turned out...
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Greetings all!
This Saturday, the ladies of African Ascension will be washing cars at the Steak 'n Shake on Polaris Parkway.
African Ascension is an after-school literacy program facilitated by Mrs. Erica Womack and Ms. Tamara Butler. The program was designed to work with young Black females to explore...
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The Chatter Box is OurBuckeyeHub's final feature roll out. With the introduction of Chatter Box, OurBuckeyeHub is now a full featured HUB! You can share your blogs, photos, videos, and much much more. The Chatter Box is a simple to use blogging platform for our members. The Chatter Box allows you to find and read blogs by other Buckeyes accross the globe. Each member has the ability to create, publish, and manage their own blog and share with everyone (or only your friends). If you are looking for an audience comprised of Buckeyes everywhere, then look no further than the Chatter Box and buckeyeshare.com.
We encourage to take a few minutes to explore how the Chatter Box works. You can create your own blog posts by clicking the "Dashboard" tab above. You can also get started by clicking the "Blogs" tab from within your user profile page. Each blog is equipped with the best social sharing features such as Twitter and Facebook so your network can be notified everytime you post a new blog. You can also use one of our many themes to give your blog a different feel. Whether long, short, micro, or whatever you can share your thoughts with the community. We are very excited to provide this platform for Buckeyes everywhere so get busy!
You can also earn Hub Points by posting blogs and commenting. You can then use your Hub Points to win one of our monthly giveaways. To learn more about Hub points click here.
Nuff said. Go Bucks!
Introducing The Oval, the forum section for OurBuckeyeHub. Got questions? You can use The Oval to get answers to your issues. Want to start a discussion about Buckeye football? Then The Oval is the place for you. Today is the first day that it is activated so be sure to...
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