Tuesday's Buckeye Bits

Good morning Buckeye fans. Congratulations! Why am I congratulating you? It’s because you survived the most depressing day of the year yesterday. That’s why!

Personally, I think all Monday’s are depressing (especially in the dreaded off season) but apparently the third one on the calendar takes the cake. That’s what some crazy British Scientist says anyway. Have no fear though. Another edition of “Buckeye Bits” is here to help ease the pain of the work week. Let’s get to it.

Urban Meyer Has Entered The Building. Urban Meyer, along with his coaching staff, was officially introduced at the last home Basketball game against Indiana. Obviously Urban has been heading the program for the last month+ but it was nice to give a formal introduction to the fan base. I’m sure you have seen the video by now but if by chance you just emerged from a cave, here’s the link to check it out.

Tuesday's Buckeye Bits

So many Bits..

Welcome to your Tuesday morning Buckeye Bits here at ITS. During the painfully long College football offseason things can get pretty slow. 

The mythical national championship has been played with Bama outlasting LSU 21-0. As for non-SEC football, besides recruiting news, there isn’t much to discuss and or argue about until the spring game chatter heats up. Have no fear fellow bucknutters! ITS is here to scour the news wire for you to uncover any interesting tidbits to quench your thirst for Buckeye news (or anything else that we find funny/exciting/interesting). Let’s get to it!

The BCS Is A Joke.  I continually pile on to the current system we have for choosing a national champion every chance I get. I think most would agree that using computers and biased voting is the most un-American selection process out there. Once the current television deal is up, the college football brass will once again sit down and discuss tweaking the format. I guess it is a step in the right direction but there are many roadblocks ahead (cough.. Jim Delany.. cough) before we get the playoff that the nation has been clamoring for. Why can’t these fools see there is even more money to be made from a true playoff? Sigh…

Monday's Buckeye Bits

Good morning Buckeye fans, and welcome to ITS's first edition of the "Buckeye Bits". Starting today, every week Monday through Friday, our writer's will present some of the links that may just perk your interest up, and not just with the Buckeyes. As for today, let's get started!

All He Does Is Win. True freshman quarterback Braxton Miller was named the National Freshman Performer of the Year by College Football Performance. Miller started in the fourth game of the 2011 season, against Colorado, and his season stats were 85 of 157 passing, for 1,159 yards and 13 touchdowns. Just running the ball, the young baller 715 yards on 159 carries, averaging almost 5 yards a carry and had 7 touchdowns. Previous winners included 2010's Marcus Lattimore, and 2009's LaMichael James.

Walrus Ball Takes A Bow. Jim Bollman, the previous offensive coordinator and Walrus Ball genius, is taking his talents to flight. Bollman will join the Boston College Eagles as their offensive line coach, as well as their running game coordinator. After being on the Ohio State staff for 10 years, here's what Bollman had to say: "I am very excited about this opportunity," Bollman said. "One of the most important and rewarding parts of my career has been working with outstanding people, and I look forward to working with Frank Spaziani and his staff. I'm very familiar with the ACC, having coached at NC State and Virginia. Boston College has a great offensive line tradition and has produced some of the best talent in the NFL. I look forward to the challenge of continuing and enhancing that tradition."

Links Around The League

A while back this summer, we had our first "Links Around The League" with the mindset of making it into a weekly feature. If you enjoyed that you'll appreciate the fact that it is joining the weekly lineup this fall starting next Tuesday, and every Tuesday following that one. If you're too lazy to click the link to see what this feature is about, then I'll tell you. "The big story's/news from all around the Big Ten and Big Ten blogs, not only keeping you up to date on your enemies, but also giving you links to some of the absolute best sports blogs in the country. We aren't exaggerating this a bit, these guys have got it down. So with that, here is this week's Links Around The League.

Links Around The League

A new feature here at ITS, we'll be posting every now and then about the big headlines hitting other schools in the Big Ten. It also gives you links to the best sports blogs on the web.

First up, the Legends Division: 


Iowa: The Hawkeyes will be facing their much hated rival Northwestern in a prime time match-up on the Big Ten Network. Fan favorite running back Adam Robinson will not be returning in a Hawkeye uniform, instead opting to transfer to an unnamed school. Links from Black Heart Gold Pants


Michigan: That Team Up North and Brady Hoke himself, are really starting to pick up some recruits, and I mean really getting some decent players that just might make The Game interesting. For the second half, anyway. Links from MGoBlog


Michigan State: Not to be outdone, in the recruiting trail, the Spartans aren't giving up the fight to get the best recruits they can muster up. Russell Byrd's left foot is giving him trouble again, which could mean some difficulty for the basketball program. Links from The Only Colors


Minnesota: Last year in the Big Ten/ACC challenge, the Golden Gophers faced off against the Cavaliers, from Virginia, and ended up losing a tight game. This time around, they face off against the Hokies, which I think will be a true test for this squad who has high hopes. Links from The Daily Gopher


Nebraska: Tommie Frazier snubbed from College Football Hall of Fame. Corn Nation also looks at the most important game for the Huskers this season. Links from Corn Nation


Northwestern: The Wildcats get 3 prime time games, coming against Michigan, Iowa, and Penn State. Links from Lake The Posts

A day of Links.

There is nothing to say about to today, so let's give our friends over at the other blogs up help. (not that they really need it)

• Fear The Sword is currently going over the previous Boston-Cleveland match-ups in the playoffs. They also have the latest on Lebron's elbow.
• Eleven Warriors "sends" a letter to Duron Carter
• The Buckeye Battle Cry continue to beat down on Michigan. Eh, why not.
• The Rivalry, Esq. is having their "Northwestern" week, currently going over the MVP for them last year.
• Cincy Jungle is covering all you need to know about the Bengals, and are right now covering free agents and waivers etc.

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