LIVE BLOG: Ohio Bobcats vs. Temple Owls
By Michael Stainbrook, Rob Ogden | Nov. 1, 2011Follow The Post's live blog of Wednesday night's action between the Ohio Bobcats and the Temple Owls.
SPORTS
Rostek's return rejuvenates 'beaten' squad, spurs 3-0 weekend for 'Cats
By Cameron Dunbar | Nov. 1, 2011On 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.
Weekday Warriors: ESPN crew readies historic Peden for its national TV close-up
By JIM RYAN | Nov. 1, 2011Peden 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.
Weekday Warriors: Local bars expect large crowds for nationally televised game
By Rob Ogden | Nov. 1, 2011The 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.
Weekday Warriors: 'Cats battle for Motor City
By Michael Stainbrook | Nov. 1, 2011“It’s football night on ESPN 2, 5 and 6!”
Games reveal MAC title contenders
By Matthew McGreevy | Oct. 31, 2011Shakeups in the schedule are forcing Mid-American Conference teams to make adjustments and are revealing top contenders for the MAC title.
Midweek game preparation begins off the field
By Rob Ogden | Oct. 31, 2011A 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.
Despite young team, 'Cats optimistic with new season
By Brandon Kors | Oct. 31, 2011With the dawn of November, it’s once again time to hit the hardwood.
Rugby: Bobcats win twice over weekend, advance to semifinals
By Blair Elliott | Oct. 30, 2011After 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.
High School Football: Bulldogs beat the Buckeyes, clinch league championship in overtime
By Austin Stahl | Oct. 28, 2011After a 20-year playoff drought and a pesky losing streak against a tough rival, Athens finally broke through.
Wrestling: Scrimmage to pit green against white
By JIM RYAN | Oct. 27, 2011Wrestling 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.
Field Hockey: Bobcats avoid traps of fall festivities to stay on task
By Mark Emery | Oct. 27, 2011With 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.
Soccer: Ohio in 8th after loss to Akron
By Mike Brienza | Oct. 27, 2011On 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.
Volleyball: 'Cats look to down RedHawks, Falcons
By Nick Robbe | Oct. 27, 2011Falcons and hawks are birds of prey, but in earlier matchups this season the Bobcats preyed on both.
High School Football: Unbeaten teams eye perfection during season's signature contest
By Paul Meara | Oct. 27, 2011At 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.
Swimming & Diving: 'Cats dive into tournament play with road meet
By Brandon Kors | Oct. 27, 2011The 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.
Football: Ohio swaps jerseys for Halloween garb
By Rob Ogden | Oct. 27, 2011For one night this weekend, the Bobcats will stop trying to figure out how to scare opposing defenses and will focus instead on scaring one another.
Hockey: 'Anxious' Bobcats to scrap with Panthers, Grizzlies
By Cameron Dunbar | Oct. 27, 2011Back in March, the Davenport Panthers ended the Bobcats’ season in heartbreak: two wins short of a national championship. Seven months later, Ohio gets a chance to prove revenge is a dish best served on ice.
