Posts from February 11, 2008

Monday, Feb. 11 - Women’s golf is at the Northrop Grumman Regional Challenge in Palos Verdes, Calif.

Tuesday, Feb. 12 – Women’s golf plays the final round at the Northrop Grumman Regional Challenge.

Wednesday, Feb. 13 – Men’s basketball is at Northwestern. Tip off is at 9 p.m. The game will be televised by the Big Ten Network.

Thursday, Feb. 14 – Wrestling steps out of the Big Ten schedule vs. Edinboro at 7 p.m. in St. John Arena.

Friday, Feb. 15 – Men’s and women’s hockey open home series. The men face Northern Michigan at 7 p.m. in Value City Arena and the women skate vs. Minnesota State at the OSU Ice Rink.

Saturday, Feb. 16 – Men’s and women’s lacrosse open the 2008 season. The men take on Navy at noon and the women face American at 2:30 p.m. Both games will be played at North Turf Field.

Sunday, Feb. 17 – Men’s volleyball welcomes Juniata at 3 p.m. on Camper Reunion Day in St. John Arena.

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Monday, Feb. 4 - Geoff Carlston was named head coach of the women’s volleyball program. He replaced Jim Stone, who retired after 26 years as Buckeye head coach. Release

Tuesday, Feb. 5 – After earning his career-first Big Ten Gymnast of the Week honor last week, Jake Bateman repeated as the conference’s honoree. Release

Wednesday, Feb. 6 – Jim Tressel announced another talented football recruiting class rated among the best in the country. Signing Day Central

Thursday, Feb. 7 – Lara Dickenmann, Caitlin Colfer, Amanda Ball and Keiana Mitchell of women’s soccer were selected adidas scholar All-America East Region team. Release

Friday, Feb. 8 – No. 3 men’s tennis handed No. 11 Wake Forest its first loss of the season, 5-1, at the Ohio State Varsity Tennis Center. The Buckeyes now are 65-4 in their last 69 matches. Recap

Saturday, Feb. 9 – Jeff See posted a career-best time (of 4:00.05) in the indoor mile and second-best in Ohio State indoor track history at the Meyo Invitational in South Bend, Ind. Recap

Sunday, Feb. 10 – Reece Humphrey’s victory at 133 pounds lifted No. 6 wrestling past No. 7 Michigan, 16-15, in front of a record crowd at St. John Arena. Football head coach Jim Tressel served as honorary coach for the wrestling Buckeyes. Recap

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Members of the 1968 Ohio State Men’s Basketball Team were recognized during pre game ceremonies against Indiana on Sunday February 10, 2008. Ohio State honored the 40th anniversary of that team, which tied for the Big Ten Championship and advanced to the Final Four with the help of legendary coach Fred Taylor.

The Buckeyes had a record of 21-8 that season and third in the NCAA tournament after the Semi Final loss to North Carolina and a win over Houston in the consolation game. The Buckeyes defeated Kentucky in Lexington to reach the Final Four. The Ohio State 1968 squad was also the first to win a Big Ten playoff game to earn the right to represent the Big Ten in the NCAA tournament.

That 1968 year was the 4th apperance in the Final Four for coach Taylor, whose career spanned 18 seasons, five NCAA tournaments, adn NCAA title in 1960, two runners up finishes in 1961 and 1962, 297 victories and seven Big Ten titles.

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The Columbus Destroyers Arena Football Team signed Former Ohio State Quarterback Justin Zwick on Saturday February 9, 2008.

Zwick was considered a standout high scholl quarterback at Orrville and Massilon Washington High Schools, and started part of a season with the Buckeyes before and injury opened the door for Troy Smith.

Zwick is 6 foot 4, 225 pounds and was a member of the Ohio State’s 2002 National Championship team. He completed 159 of 276 passes for 1779 yards and 7 touchdowns during his Buckeye Career.

On behalf of everyone here at BuckeyeLegends.com we wish Justin much luck in his new career path!

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