OU alumnus returns to direct ESPN broadcast from Peden
By JIM RYAN | Nov. 1, 2011Although Homecoming Weekend is long gone for most Bobcats, the return trip has just begun for 2002 graduate Brad Shaffer.
Although Homecoming Weekend is long gone for most Bobcats, the return trip has just begun for 2002 graduate Brad Shaffer.
After a slow start, the Bobcats found their groove and cruised to their first exhibition victory with a 87-52 win against Ohio Valley University.
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On a team that’s dealt with more than its fair share of injuries during the first six weeks of the season, one in particular took the roar out of Ohio.
Peden Stadium opened in 1929, and in the 82 years since, worldwide broadcasting giant ESPN had not sent a crew from its main station to Athens.
The term ‘blackout’ is usually not one that bar owners like to hear, but when referencing tonight’s game against Temple, the term might mean a boost in business.
“It’s football night on ESPN 2, 5 and 6!”
Shakeups in the schedule are forcing Mid-American Conference teams to make adjustments and are revealing top contenders for the MAC title.
A primetime clash for first place on ESPN has made tomorrow night’s game against Temple one of Ohio’s most anticipated games in recent memory, but before the Bobcats can hit the field to take on the Owls, they must first hit the books.
With the dawn of November, it’s once again time to hit the hardwood.
After a re-ordering of the brackets, Ohio’s club rugby team had to go through a feisty Pittsburgh team Saturday to get its shot at West Virginia on Sunday.
After a 20-year playoff drought and a pesky losing streak against a tough rival, Athens finally broke through.
Wrestling is unlike most other individual sports. As much as the athlete needs to prepare individually, it all comes down to how well he matches up with the man across the mat.
With Halloween weekend set to kick off here in Athens, the odds are probably good that most students are putting the final touches on costumes and not mentally preparing for games against Mid-American Conference foes.
On Sunday, Ohio will find itself in the familiar underdog role it has played numerous times this season, going up against number-one seed Toledo in the opening game of the Mid-American Conference tournament.
Falcons and hawks are birds of prey, but in earlier matchups this season the Bobcats preyed on both.
At the beginning of the season, Athens and Nelsonville-York both knew tonight’s game would be important. But perhaps neither school knew that two perfect seasons would be on the line.
The Ohio Bobcats swimming and diving teams open their quest to repeat a Mid-American Conference championship today when they face Bowling Green on the road.