Volleyball: Seasoned coach sets goal to ace season
By Nick Robbe | Sep. 8, 2011By the fourth year of a coach’s tenure, he typically is finalizing a blueprint to reach the peak of success.
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Soccer: Bobcats to tackle Morehead State, Ohio State this weekend
By Mike Brienza | Sep. 8, 2011Ohio and Ohio State play their home games less than 90 minutes apart, making them neighbors — not friends.
Women's Golf: Ohio sets sights on different type of 'course' work
By Brandon Kors | Sep. 8, 2011The mission of Ohio Athletics is “to inspire, develop and support students in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence.” The women’s golf team has already completed the first half of that goal.
Quarterback trades throwing for catching in new role
By Rob Ogden | Sep. 7, 2011After most players darted for the locker room following Tuesday’s practice, Phil Bates stayed behind to catch a few more passes in front of receivers coach Dwayne Dixon.
High School Football: Injuries to major players dull Tomcat fangs, claws
By JIM RYAN | Sep. 7, 2011The Trimble High School football team is no stranger to its current standing. Last season, the Tomcats fell in their first two contests before winning seven of their final eight games en route to a 7-3 finish.
4 Score: Leaps and rebounds
By Michael Stainbrook | Sep. 7, 2011Editor’s Note: This is the first in a five-part series about Ohio Athletics personnel in their fourth years at Ohio University.
High School Football: Spartans step into win mode early this season
By Austin Stahl | Sep. 7, 2011The Alexander High School football team needs to step up to fill the roles vacated by last year’s seniors. But the rising starters have experience of their own.
High School Football: Returning talent key in Bulldogs' strong season kickoff
By Austin Stahl | Sep. 7, 2011Sporting a 2-0 record and a new turf field, the Athens High School football team is off to a promising start. With coach Ryan Adams at the helm, the Bulldogs boast plenty of returning players and have legitimate reasons to be optimistic about the season.
Hockey: Rink's cooling system fails, stalls tryouts
By Cameron Dunbar | Sep. 6, 2011If Ohio coach Dan Morris were a referee, he might put his arena in the penalty box for delay of game.
Soccer: Teams worldwide consult ex-Ohio coach
By Mike Brienza | Sep. 6, 2011After five years in one of the top soccer coaching positions in America, Bob Bradley has been able to take only a short breath as foreign clubs and national teams have come running for his services.
High School Football: Nelsonville-York set for a strong season
By Mark Travis | Sep. 6, 2011Pre-season expectations are to football teams as kryptonite is to Superman.
Men's Basketball: Scoring leader departs for Europe
By Michael Stainbrook | Sep. 6, 2011Tommy Freeman has always hit shots far from the basket. Starting today, he will start playing the game he loves far from home.
Volleyball: 'Cats draw even after preseason competition
By Nick Robbe | Sep. 5, 2011The only fluff in Ohio’s nonconference schedule is the fur on the mascot’s costumes.Some teams will play a light nonconference schedule, but Ohio and others tend to play a more aggressive nonconference schedule in order to prepare for conference play.
Football: Solich: Solid performance against Aggies, but plenty of room for improvement
By Rob Ogden | Sep. 5, 2011A new offense, a new quarterback and eight new starters on defense are usually a recipe for disaster, but Ohio proved the whole to be greater than the sum of its parts in its win over New Mexico State on Saturday.
Football: Bobcats show mental, physical toughness in season opener
By Michael Stainbrook | Sep. 5, 2011Veteran linemen on both sides of the ball anchored an otherwise inexperienced Bobcat squad in their season opening win Saturday.
Multipurpose committee recommends indoor football field, dissolves
By Olivia Arbogast | Sep. 5, 2011With the final recommendations for Ohio University’s multipurpose center submitted last spring to President Roderick McDavis, the committee was dissolved after fulfilling its goal of compiling a list of what should be in the center.
Field Hockey: Perfect record intact after Pennsylvania trip
By Mark Emery | Sep. 5, 2011Ohio conquered the city of brotherly love this weekend, topping both St. Joseph’s and Temple to advance its record to 5-0.
High School Football: TVC-Ohio teams win big, avenge a few past losses
By Paul Meara | Sep. 5, 2011Three Athens County teams put the “Tri” in Tri-Valley Conference this past weekend, with blowout wins against non-conference opponents.
Volleyball: 'Cats draw even after preseason competition
By Nick Robbe | Sep. 5, 2011The only fluff in Ohio’s nonconference schedule is the fur on the mascot’s costumes.
