Teddy Roosevelt is famous for a great many things.  From leading the charge of the “Rough Riders” up San Juan Hill (during a decisive battle in the Spanish American War) - to having been the driving force behind the construction of the Panama Canal, our twenty-sixth President was a truly re...

Some of them go bump in the night.  Some don't make a sound.  Others destroy cities.  But all the best monsters have a few things in common: the first time you see them, you get goosebumps.  You want to look away, but you can't.  Of course, you're rooting for the good gu...

You probably all have heard by now, The NFL has admitted what was apparent to the mainstream years ago. http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/14972296/top-nfl-official-acknowledges-link-football-related-head-trauma-cte-first One poignant point from a world renowned researcher: "I unequiv...

At some point in the next 2 or 3 games, LeBron is going to pass the highest scoring Buckeye in NBA history.  After the game against the Wizards, LeBron is 45 points away from John Havlicek who is #13 in NBA history.  I thought that it might be interesting to look at Havlicek’s career. ...

If I'm reposting, I'm sorry, but I just couldn't sit by and watch tOSU lose to *ichigan. It's the Infinity Coaches Charity Challenge, hosted by ESPN A winning vote for Thad benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio. So if Infinity and the Worldwide Leader are givin...

Bored on a Thursday afternoon during my Student Aide period so I figured I might as well play a classic with you guys.  Three stories, two true, one not.  See if you can figure out which is which. On a granite counter in my house there sits a cat shaped cookie jar with a littl...

The NCAA has been trying to reduce physical play and make college hoops more about basketball skills than physicality. Below are some areas they grade the referees on their performance, taken from the 2015-16 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Officials Evaluation Form. See Item 3 in particular. ...

Long overdue, but here's how I did on my bowl predictions:   1. Hark! The Houston Cougars win Tom Herman made a statement in his first year at Houston, and that statement was: watch out for the Cougars.  Houston dominated Florida State through the first half, and held on ...

   I've already written about my movie collection, discussing some of my favorites along the way.  Now I would like to discuss books and my history with them.    Growing up, other than watching movies, reading books was one of my favorite things to do.  Whether my fa...

The year was 1988.  Wes Bowles, a senior, took the field at linebacker behind Aaron Anders, a junior, at nose guard. The year was 2014.  Brennan Bowles, a senior nicknamed “BB” by Aaron Anders, took the field at linebacker behind Andy Anders, a junior nicknamed “Ruettiger” by no...

I was talked into having dogs when my twins were about 4 by their mother. it wasn't really as hard a sell as you would think. for me it was - I rode back in a tiny 70's car on New Year's Eve from a church function at 9 to see my dad slow down the car from all the people standing around watchin...

It's the off season, and while there are those who may not care about a high school that has never competed on a state level, I certainly do.  So I'm going to post five blogs, this being the second, each five days apart (two fives... oddly familiar...) on the football lore of the school I love ...

I have become a 12th warrior!!! Do not worry, I will try not to embarrass the group at any 12th Warrior functions.  My goal is to carry on the grand tradition to greater heights. Please, any and all advice is accepted.  I will work my hardest to be the best Warrior I can be.&nbs...

Even before Offensive Coordinator, Ed Warinner's specific unit responsibilities were switched from the offensive line to the tight ends, there was reason to believe Ohio State's tight ends might be more involved in the offense in 2016 than they have been in recent years. Since the Buckeyes' tight en...

52.  Fifty-two.   I can spell it out or short hand it.  It doesn't change the cold hard facts.  It isn't changed by seven conference titles, any player Juenger to Houser, or any coach VanDergrift to Metzler. Fifty-two.  In 52 seasons of football, Unioto has never quali...

The Buckeyes just got smashed 100-65 by Maryland in a performance that was highly upsetting for Buckeye fans. After some early season losses it looked like the team had turned the corner with a big win over Kentucky on a neutral court. They followed up with a solid start the the Big Ten schedule, bu...

  This morning everyone in my house was getting ready for school/work. Today is pajamas day for the kids, so my daughter (6) just kept hers on. My son (8) on the other hand decided a year or two ago that he didn't want anymore actual pjs and just wears t-shirt and shorts.  Nothing wro...

We already know how the title game turned out.  But what about my bold predictions? 1. Alabama defeats Clemson by two or more touchdowns It was even closer than I expected, as the Tigers were able to move the ball pretty consistently against a stout Alabama defense.  Clemson...

   I am fairly new on this website, only really started following 11W last year and then of course joining in December.  So, here is my first blog posting, presumably/allegedly/hopefully not my last.    Movies have been a major part of my life since I was a young lad...

Tonight’s title game isn’t the only fight going on this week. The NCAA convention in San Antonio starts on Wednesday and there are a couple of big votes on the itinerary. Big XII commissioner Bob Bowlsby, along with his ACC cohorts, proposed a rule change that would deregulate the conditions for...