Tag Archives: Earle Bruce

Change Is Inevitable: Ohio State’s Offenses Through the Years

Of course you know by now the major topic of Ohio State football this offseason has been the installation of Urban Meyer’s spread offense. As a football strategy junky, I have found it fascinating to talk to the new coaches about … Continue reading

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1st-year Ohio State football coach not satisfied with talent on hand

No, not Urban Meyer. I’m talking about John Cooper, circa 1988: “I’ve been a little disappointed in what I’ve seen talent-wise. I know we’ve lost a lot of great players. I’m not crying the blues and I’m not trying to … Continue reading

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A random look at Ohio State’s 10 Big Ten-era coaches

I spent part of a day last week compiling numbers on Ohio State’s 10 coaches since the school joined the Big Ten in 1913. What I’m going to do with those numbers I am not yet sure, but it didn’t take … Continue reading

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