Deja Vu: Not That You Needed Another Reason To Get Jacked Up About Buckeye Football

By HD Handshoe — BlockONation.com Founder

With just over 24 hours to go until the Urban Meyer Era officially begins at Ohio State, we have been graced with yet another High-Def Buckeye pump-up video, that is once again, in a word, BADASS!

Thank you to Kade Jetland for the heads-up!

Remember, to join in on Twitter for LIVE, in-game chatter during Buckeye games all season long by adding #BlockONation to your tweets.

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Not That You Needed Another Reason To Get Jacked Up About Buckeye Football, But Watch This Anyway!

By HD Handshoe — BlockONation.com Founder

This High-Def Buckeye pump-up video is, in a word, BADASS! Thank you to Kade Jetland for posting it!

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Ohio State Football — 2012 Spring Game: Thoughts and Highlights

The Urban Meyer era felt that much closer to officially kicking off Saturday as Ohio State held their annual spring game — their first under Meyer — in front of more than 81,000 Buckeye faithful.

QB Braxton Miller looked sharp running Meyer's new, fast-paced spread/zone-read/option offense as did RBs Carlos Hyde, Rod Smith, and Bri'onte Dunn, but the biggest surprise — thankfully — was the play of the receiving corp.

True freshman Michael Thomas, along with Corey "Philly" Brown, Chris Fields, and Devin Smith all looked ready to step up. Thomas posted a ridiculous first-ever-game effort en route to taking MVP honors with his 12 catch, 131 yard performance.

Just as a reference to how impressive Thomas' single-game stats were, last season, Jake Stoneburner, Smith, and Brown were tied for the team lead in receptions for the entire year with only 14 each.

The following game highlights were produced by lednerk, and are presented exclusively by BlockONation.com

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The Raw Score: Talking Sports With John Pentagon, The Greek, and Special Guest, Orlando Predators QB Trevor Harris (3/11/2012)

Once again his week, I sat-in, this time as a co-host, on The Raw Score, a great new sports talk show on TalkRadio99.com that airs nightly from 6-7PM.

The show was founded by the same guys (John, Joe and Bart) that brought you TheBestDamnPoll.com. If you're looking for the best forums on the web to talk college football, get over to the TBDPITL forums now!

A lot of this weeks show was centered on the AFL and their recent player strike. We were fortunate enough to have Trevor Harris, QB for the Orlando Predators on as our guest to talk about the strike, the players reaction, and what the future holds for the league and it's contracted players.

We also hit on a few other topics — including a brief Buckeye football segment.

Check out the show right here, then post your thoughts and feedback on Twitter, or right here with LIVE, REAL-TIME commenting from Livefyre!

I wasn't on the first half of the show, but I can be heard in segment 3 and segment 4.

Segment 1


Segment 2


Segment 3


Segment 4


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BlockONation.com / @BlockONation College Football Bowl Mania ESPN Pick'em League

Hey all -- It's that time of year again!

It's time to create your entry for the 2011-2012 BlockONation.com / @BlockONation College Bowl Mania League!



The league is public and open to anyone (even State Penn fan @NittanyNation88).

League winner will receive an autographed football card of former Ohio State and 2002 BCS championship QB, Craig Krenzel.

Entries must be submitted to the league on ESPN.com by the posted deadline.

Have fun and good luck to everyone!

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A Few Post-Nebraska-Game Thoughts on the State of Ohio State Football...

Ohio State Shocked the World -- if only for 2 & 1/2 quarters in Lincoln, Nebraska last night -- then, they got shell-shocked as the Cornhuskers came back from a 27-6 third-quarter deficit to defeat the Buckeyes 34-27.

Ohio State was an 11-point underdog, so in a lot of ways, this performance was above and beyond what many expected from the Bucks. That being said, we don't play for moral victories at The Ohio State University -- this ain't Ann Arbor people -- it's still a loss.

Why/How OSU Imploded and Ultimately Lost

1. Braxton Miller injured his ankle midway through the third and he was unable to return

2. The coaches brought in the incapable Joe Bauserman -- to replace the injured Miller -- who has proven he is, well, incapable.

3. After having success running the ball most of the game and with the previously noted incapable Bauserman in under center, the coaches mind-blowingly decided to pass more than run (10 passing plays vs. eight running plays). Bauserman proceeded to go 1 for 10 for 13 yards with a sack and an interception. Several of his passes looked like they would have been over the head of the Jolly Green Giant.

4. For the game, Jordan Hall had 17 carries for 49 yards (2.9 ypc) and no touchdowns. Carlos Hyde has 13 carries for 104 yards (8.0 ypc) and two touchdowns. So why in the world did Hyde only get two more carries than Hall (nine to seven) in the third and fourth quarters? Have our coaches never head of "going with the hot hand"? And again, why were we passing more than running with the lead and with Bauserman in at QB? Bauserman isn't the one who must shoulder the blame for the loss. He's not a good QB, which is painfully obvious to everyone not named Fickell or Bollman, but he didn't put himself in the game when Miller came out, Luke Fickell and Jim Bollman did, and that's where the real blame falls.

To Sum Everything Up

The Buckeyes had this game in the bag, had Miller not gotten hurt. After that, our chances of winning evaporated because of a lack of planning by the coaches. There's no excuse for not planning ahead for just this type of situation, period.

Simply put, Ohio State was owning Nebraska until the Miller injury, and the appearance of Bauserman instead of Kenny Guiton or Taylor Graham deflated the team and stole the momentum.

It would be nice to have answers to all of these questions and explanations on these repeatedly unwise coaching decisions -- not to mention how nice it would have been to get a huge win in what can be justifiably deemed as a very winnable game

Too bad the coaches got in the way.

Important memo to the OSU coaching staff:

NO MORE BAUSERMAN...
WE'RE TALKING NEVER, EVER, EVER, EVER...
GOT IT? K, THANKS!

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Big Ten Unveils New Logo, Division Names

So, the Big Ten unveiled its' new logo today that will go into effect starting in 2011 when Nebraska moves in from the Big 12.



Notice how easy it can go from B1G Ten to B16 Ten, leaving the door open for future expansion without another major logo overhaul?

The new divisions will be called Legends and Leaders.


Legends Division

Michigan, Nebraska, Iowa, Mich St, Minn, Northwestern


Leaders Division

Ohio State, Penn St, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Purdue


A few fans who really are not happy with the changes (the logo and especially the division names) have had a reaction similar to this:




Trophy Names

The Stagg-Paterno Trophy will go to the Big Ten title game winner.

The Grange-Griffen Trophy will go to the title game MVP.

There are 18 new trophies total, and you can view all of them over on the Big Ten Network's website.

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So, what does everyone else think?

The trophy names are actually pretty cool, and the logo is OK, but I'm not sure the division names are all that great...

Then again, I do like that they didn't just cop-out and call them East-West, or North-South.

However, if they truly wanted the division names to reflect on the history of the conference and the teams of yesteryear that used to be good, along with the future of the conference and the teams that are good now and going forward, then the LEGENDS Division should have been Michigan, Nebraska, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, & Purdue and the LEADERS Division should have been Ohio State, Wisconsin, Penn State, Iowa, Michigan State, & Northwestern.



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Hey Buckeye fans, it's that time again to match wits and strut your college football knowledge in Bowl Mania, 2010. It's free and it's for any and all Buckeye fans!

Test your bowl pick'em skills against other Ohio State fans by clicking on the bowl mania logo below to join the group!

The group is open to all OSU fans, so invite all the Buckeye fans you know and see who knows really knows their college football!


Picks can be made starting Sunday night as soon as the ESPN bowl special announcing the pairings ends. It airs at 9PM right after the final BCS standings are revealed.

So join the group, invite your friends on Facebook, Twitter, AOL, etc, and let's find out who is the cream that rises to the top!

P.S., the person with the winning entry at the end of this years bowl mania will win a certified authentic autograph from former Buckeye punter A.J. Trapasso!



Also, if you have not done so as of yet, follow us on Twitter to have a chance at winning an autographed Ohio State football once we hit 1,000 followers (984 and counting as of this moment). More details to come!

GOOD LUCK TO ALL & GO BUCKS!


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The Top 100 Twitter Feeds to Follow For College Football Fanatics

If you just can’t get enough college football, you don’t have to wait for game day to roll around to read articles, find out the latest rumors and make your picks for your fantasy football teams. Here are 100 Twitter feeds that will make it easy to follow your favorite teams and ensure you have the inside scoop on everything college football related.

CFB News

Check out these feeds to learn about the latest news in college football.

1. @CollegeFootball: Check with this feed regularly to get the latest NCAA football news.


2. @CollegeF00tball: Read interesting stories about college football through the links in this feed.


3. @College_FB: Here you’ll find tweets from the College Football Observer.


4. @Lv_NCAA_FOOTBLL: The news from this feed will help to keep you in the loop.


5. @CollegeFB__News: This news feed focuses on information about the players.


6. @si_ncaafb: Get your college football news through Sports Illustrated with this feed.


7. @cfbhighlights: Learn about some of the biggest and best highlights of this week’s games through this feed.


8. @College_Sports: Start following this feed to read updates about your college team.


9. @footballncaa: This feed will ensure that you never miss an important story on college football.


10. @CFTalk: Chat it up about college football through this feed and accompanying website.


11. @CFBHeadlineNews: Whether you play fantasy football or just want to follow your favorite teams, this feed will make sure you know what’s going on.


12. @AP_Top25: This feed is full of updates about the top 25 college football games each season.


13. @Big12SportsNow: Check out this feed to keep up with all of the Big 12 teams.


14. @TheACCFootball: Find out what’s going on with the ACC in this feed.

Football and More

These feeds offer some great football news but also cover other college or professional sports.

15. @NCAADoubleAZone: This is the official feed of the NCAA, and you’ll find stories on everything college sports related.


16. @NCAA: Keep up with what’s going on in college football, basketball and more through this feed.


17. @InsidetheNCAA: Find inside information on college sports through this feed.


18. @ncaablotter: Read about everything NCAA here, from baseball to hockey to, of course, football.


19. @SportsJabber: This feed will help you keep up with news on all kinds of college sports.

ESPN

If you like to get your sports coverage from ESPN then try out one of their many college football feeds.

20. @ESPN_SEC: Check with this feed for updates about the teams in the SEC from ESPN reporter Chris Low.


21. @ESPN_BigTen: Here, Adam Rittenberg writes about all the latest news on the Big Ten teams.


22. @ESPN_BigEast: East coasters can find all the important college football info they need from writer Brian Bennett here.


23. @ESPN_Big12: Follow this feed from Tim Griffin to make sure you know what’s going on with the Big 12.


24. @ESPN_ACC: Fans of ACC teams will appreciate the posts on this feed by reporter Heather Dinich.


25. @ESPN_Pac10: The West coast shouldn’t feel left out as this feed offers frequent updates on the Pacific 10 teams from Ted Miller.


26. @ESPN_Others: If your favorite teams don’t fall into any of these categories, not to worry, ESPN has you covered with this feed.


27. @schadjoe: Read tweets by Joe Schad, ESPN’s National College Football Reporter, on this feed.


28. @espn4d: Get ESPN reporter insights from ESPN columnist Pat Forde here.


29. @cbfowler: Check out this feed to read college football posts by ESPN host and commentator Chris Fowler.

Stats and Scores

Use these feeds to find out schedules, scores and player information.

30. @ncaafscores: Stay up-to-date on football scores by following this feed.


31. @ncaastats: Keep up with how your favorite team is stacking up with this stats-filled feed.


32. @ncaa_palace: This feed will let you know when and where your favorite teams are playing.


33. @NCAAFootball: Here you’ll find scores for all the latest games.


34. @StatSheet: Check with this feed to find out fun new ways to visualize sports stats.

Commentary

Get a fresh take on the games you love to watch with these commentary-filled feeds.

35. @cftailgate: Visit this site for football news, blog information, and general discussion.


36. @BCSisBS: This fan has strong opinions about which teams rule and which, not so much.


37. @RootZooNCAAF: Try following this feed for news, rumors and football analysis.


38. @NCAAGridironGab: Check out this feed not only for news but commentary, predictions and tasty tidbits as well.


39. @DailyTailgate: This daily sports newsletter will help ensure you stay informed about all things college football.


40. @fanblogs: Find tips, news and more on this football fan feed.


41. @GameDayFootball: Here you’ll find tips on fantasy football, news, and helpful commentary.


42. @MattZemek_CFN: Learn more about college football from this columnist at CollegeFootballNews.


43. @DrSaturday: Matt Hinton writes Yahoo’s college football blog called Dr. Saturday and you can find his commentary here.


44. @MrCFB: Get updates on college sports from broadcaster and writer Tony Barnhart here.


45. @slmandel: This writer for Sports Illustrated shares his thoughts on college football through this feed.


46. @davidpollack47: Learn about former college player David Pollack’s take on college sports here.

Fan Feeds

Check out these feeds from true college football fans.

47. @CFCafeteria: This twitterer loves college football (with the exception of the BCS) and tweets about it here.


48. @NCAAFanHouse: Join these fans in talking about the teams they love the most on this feed.


49. @Kyle_Fisher115: This feed is home to posts about football, life and more.


50. @OverThePylon: If you want to keep up with a fan of Ball State football, follow this feed.


51. @bcondotta: This feed will help you learn what’s going on with the Washington Husky football program as well as other West Coast teams.


52. @JeffCaves: Check up with this site to find out about Idaho sports, including football.


53. @40AcresSports: This Texas Longhorns fan feed will help you learn everything you need to know about the team.


54. @footballfringe: Follow this feed to learn about all the goings-on in college football.

Teams

If you want team specific coverage try one of these feeds. If you don’t see your team, don’t worry, nearly every team has a feed and they just couldn’t all be included on one list.

55. @OhioStFootball: Those who love Ohio State will love the team support on this feed.


56. @BlockONation: Here you’ll find fan posts on OSU.


57. @oklafootball: Supporters of the Sooners will find team information and more on this feed.


58. @MSUFootball: Check with this feed for information about the Michigan State Spartans.


59. @beckerjerry: Here, fan Jerry Becker supports his favorite team, the Tennessee Volunteers.


60. @MUTigersdotcom: Follow Mizzou athletics on this sports-focused feed that’s not just limited to football.


61. @UWBadgersdotcom: On this feed you’ll find official news from UW Athletics, including football.


62. @BurntOrangePost: This feed is supposedly maintained by the Texas Longhorn’s mascot.


63. @USC_Trojans: Get into the spirit of supporting the USC teams by following this feed.


64. @TCU: Find information on the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs through this Twitter feed.


65. @TheIowaHawkeyes: With no professional sports teams in the state, this college team inspires some fervent followers that you can find here.


66. @Spartan_FB: Spartan fans should make sure to follow this feed that provides loads of team information.


67. @ECUAthletics: Get up-to-speed on what’s going on with the ECU Pirates here.


68. @Aggie_Athletics: With tweets on football and more, this site is a great place for true Aggie fans.


69. @michigan_fball: Here you can find information about this heavy-hitting football team.


70. @kywildcats: This feed is the unofficial way to keep up with all the sports happenings of the Kentucky Wildcats.


71. @VolNation: Tennessee Volunteers fans should check back with this feed regularly to get the latest news.


72. @HuskersGameday: This feed is a great place to get Nebraska Cornhuskers football coverage.

Coaches

Get into the mind of your favorite college football coach through these Twitter feeds.

73. @Play4brew: Follow this feed to learn about the moves of Minnesota Gophers Football Coach Tim Brewster.


74. @RonZook: If you like U of I football, you can follow the head coach’s tweets here.


75. @UM_CoachRod: Here you’ll find the feed of Michigan Wolverines Football Coach Rich Rodriguez.


76. @JayPaterno: Penn State University’s assistant football coach tweets here.


77. @BretBielema: If you’re a Badgers fan, make sure to follow this coach’s feed.


78. @BoPelini: Check out this feed for information straight from Nebraska Cornhuskers Football Coach Bo Pelini.


79. @mizzoufootball: Get into the Tiger spirit with this feed from head coach Gary Pinkel.


80. @CoachSherman: Aggie fans can find updates about their team on this Texas A&M Aggies coach feed.


81. @CoachSnyder: Marshall University Thundering Herd Football Coach Mark Snyder posts tweets here.


82. @NDHFC: If you want to learn more about what the Notre Dame team is up to, check out this feed from coach Charlie Weis.


83. @CoachUrbanMeyer: Florida Gators Football Coach Urban Meyer posts his thoughts here.


84. @LSUCoachMiles: Learn more about LSU Tigers Football Coach Les Miles here.


85. @LaneKiffinUT: Try this feed for information on the Tennessee Volunteers.


86. @rollwiththetide: All of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football coaches post here.


87. @MarkRicht: Georgia Bulldogs Football Coach Mark Richt uses this feed to share information about the team.

Fantasy Football

If you like to play fantasy football on the college level, then these feeds can be a great way to keep yourself in the loop and make sure you do well each week.

88. @MyFantasyLeague: Check out this feed to learn more about this website and the moves you should be making to ensure fantasy victory.


89. @CFFInsider: Make sure you’re in the know when it comes to fantasy football by following this feed.


90. @CFBRumorCentral: Learn rumors about who will play and who won’t, gameplans, recruits and more here.


91. @fyifootballplay:If you’re worried that some of your starters might not play because of injuries, check with this feed to find out for sure.


92. @vincemullins: Follow this feed from the founder and Fantasy College Football Analyst at Fantasy College Blitz.


93. @FF_Today: This feed offers both professional and college fantasy football content.


94. @BrianCFFInsider: This writer from CFFInsider maintains this fun feed.


95. @philsteele042: Get some big tips from Phil of Phil Steele’s College Football Preview.


96. @CFootball: This feed will give you news about college football and tips about how to improve your fantasy team.

Miscellaneous

From talking about some of the best college players to ever grace the game to letting you know about new recruits, these feeds offer a range of information on football.

97. @collegehof: Here you can find tweets from the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, Indiana.


98. @CH_ColFootball: This group meets up to specifically talk about and watch college football.


99. @FOOTBALLRECRUIT: Watch videos and read stories about the most promising college football recruits here.


100. @BFeldmanESPN: Check out this ESPN blog to learn more about the world of college football recruiting and more.

Thanks to Amber for the heads up on this original article.