Former Ohio State Lineman Brian Bobek Transferring To Minnesota

Bobek moves on from OSU

Earlier last week, Ohio State center Brian Bobek hinted that he could be leaning to either a Big Ten or Big 12 school. 

On Saturday, Bobek put all the guessing games to rest. It's now known that he will be transferring within the Big Ten conference.

Bobek confirmed to multiple media outlets that he will be moving on to Minnesota to finish his final two years of eligibility. To meet with NCAA rules, Bobek will sit out the 2012 season.

Here’s what Bobek said to the Minnesota paper:

“I am excited to announce that I have given my commitment to Coaches Kill and Limegrover are exceptional coaches, and I am confident they and the rest of the staff are on the way to restoring the winning tradition of the Minnesota football program. I look forward to making a contribution to Minnesota football and, once eligible, having an opportunity to achieve my personal goals as a football player.to announce that I have given my commitment to Coaches Jerry Kill and Matt Limegrover to join the University of Minnesota football program. Minnesota was one of the first schools my family and I had contacted when I made the decision to transfer, and the coaches responded as soon as they got permission from Ohio State to contact me.

“The University of Minnesota offers a quality education, and I hope to take advantage of the many opportunities of going to school in a great city like Minneapolis. Also, my family and I are happy for me to have the chance to continue to compete in the Big Ten, one of the best football conferences in the country.

“I once again want to thank the athletic department and football program at The Ohio State University for their consideration and assistance in easing my transition to the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Golden Gopher football program.

“Go Gophers!”

Bobek was a four-star member of the Buckeyes’ 2011 recruiting class and played sparingly last season. With the departure of Michael Brewster, Bobek was expected to move into a starting role under first-year coach Urban Meyer. However, Bobek was not listed on the team’s most recent two-deep heading into voluntary summer workouts.

This obviously caused some rumors of a transfer that ultimately led to Bobek leaving the program for Minnesota. We wish the best of luck to Brian in the future.

Ohio State vs. Minnesota Preview

I am just now starting to come down from the euphoric high that was a Sugar Bowl win over an SEC team. So to all of you who are joining my back in reality, let's get ready for some Buckeye basketball. Sunday at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, Ohio State takes the floor at Value City Arena for the (home) Big Ten opener against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. So let's take a look at Tubby Smith's squad, shall we?

Buckeyes Stomp Gophers, 52-10

Boom led the way all night.
AP Photo/Paul Battaglia 

On Halloween Eve, the Buckeyes came rolling into Minnesota coming off a win against Purdue, and still felt they had much to prove. Ohio State started a bit slow, taking a couple of minutes to get situated, and that left Minnesota a chance to strike, as they were able to keep it interesting through the beginning of the first quarter.


The Golden Gophers struggled in all areas, but nowhere more than the punting game. Dan Orseske's 10-yard punt just before halftime led to Ohio State's fourth touchdown of the half, and the Buckeyes also scored off a blocked punt and had a 70-yard punt return by Jordan Hall.


Two weeks ago, the Buckeyes lost to a good Badger team and have now come back in an offensive and defensive fashion outscoring Purdue and Minnesota combined 101-10, showing they're not ready to give up on making another BCS title game appearance just yet. Earlier today, Nebraska upset unbeaten Missouri while Iowa, (OSU plays them in 3 weeks), handed Michigan State their first loss, opening not only the Big Ten championship race, but also the BCS picture. Oregon and Utah were able to escape, but TCU and Utah play next week, so OSU will rise that much higher.

Live Blog: #9 Ohio State vs. Minnesota

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Who you got?: #9 Ohio State vs. Minnesota

The Buckeyes rolled the Boilermakers, and now head to TCF Bank Stadium for the first time, to take on the Golden Gophers. The Gophers haven't been good this season at all, and the Buckeyes are really starting to click on offense after the Wisconsin game.

Ian: 45-10, Ohio State - Without Tim Brewster, the Gophers don't even make it interesting in the 1st half. Eventually they will get on the board, but not before Pryor has at least 3-4 TD's.

SBB: 59-6, Ohio State -  Minny lost to Purdue, who OSU just beat handily. I Think Minny gets two FGs in garbage time, and Evil Jim reigns supreme, until the 4th quarter when he shifts his attention to the bye week and PSU. 

Brady: 48-6, Ohio State - Ohio St. will face another "opponent" in Minnesota at the sparkling new TCF Bank Stadium this weekend.  I look for an almost carbon copy of the Purdue game.  The Buckeyes will jump on the Gophers early and then take their foot off the gas in the second half. 


Danny: 45-7, Ohio State - Minnesota is not a good team, and Ohio State looked as fundamentally sound last week as any other time this season. Bigger question: Why is the 'Sonic Boom' nickname not catching on for Boom Herron???

2010 Team by Team Preview and Outlook: Minnesota

New Stadium? News to me..

This is the part of the Big Ten that gets very interesting to me. Well, AFTER Minnesota it gets better. Marginally. We know all about their new outdoor stadium thanks to Tim Brewster's appearance in everyone's favorite Big Ten Network commercial(COMMME TO PENN SCHHHTTTAAATTEEEE GRRRRRR) and that his Tweeting lunacy only rivals that of Jim Harbaugh at Stanford who invited you to COME RIDE WITH ME ON THE BACK OF A WHITE STALLION TO THE LAND OF GUM DROPS AND CANDY AND VICTORRYYYY!!! OK, so maybe I'm just paraphrasing John's tweets, but that dude is crazy. Anyway, back to Tim Brewster since we're not talking about Pac10 football. Let's be honest, Timmy's time in the Big Ten hasn't been the best.

After starting 1-11 in 2007 and going 13-13 in the past two seasons and 1-1 in the INSIGHT BOWL(WOOOO) Tim is the 3rd Big Ten coach on the hot seat. Or at least he should be. I mean, Glenn Mason wasn't a world beater, but Tim hasn't been any better. Besides, he is responsible for those God-awful mustard uni's the Gophers have been rocking lately. Time to put up or shut up/GTFO Tim.

On offense Brewster's Gophers return senior quarterback, Adam Weber. Which depending on who you ask may of may not be a good thing. Last season Weber threw for over 2500 yards BUT threw 15 picks as compared to 13 TDs. Look at it this way; Weber didn't throw picks in games where he also didn't throw a TD last season. No bueno. Couple that with the fact that he only scored 1 rushing touchdown as opposed to 9 combined int he previous 2 seasons something's wrong. Also, Weber's main target, Eric Decker is no longer sporting the mustard and maroon. Who's left to throw to? Minnesota also returns their lead rusher from the 2009 campaign, Duane Benett who ran for 376 yards on 98 carries for 6 TD's. Yikes.

I'm no QB coach, but I can tell you that this ends poorly.

The Story on defense is more of the same. Defensive leader Lee Campbell and the rest of the defense(save for safety Kim Royston??) all left. The cupboard is pretty bare for Timmy's last hurrah in Minnesota. Let's take a look at what the 2010 season has in store for the Gophers.

This guy isn't going to to be the only one sleeping through the 2010 Gopher football season.

@Mid Tennessee State (L): The Blue Raiders cracked 10 wins last season and return a senior QB. They're better than Minnesota.

South Dakota (W): Please let me be right.....

USC (L): Even with all the sanctions that have been levied against the Trojans, USC is still far more talented than Minnesota, and probably will be in 3 years after the scholarship hits take place too. It might be a little closer than expected because of USC traveling to Minnesota, but don't count on a win for Goldy Gopher. Matt Barkley and Adam Weber are going to see who can throw the most interceptions though. Adam prob wins a shootout.

Northern Illinois (W): Garrett Wolfe plays for the Chicago bears. Minnesota "should" win this one.

Northwestern (W): It's a home game. The wildcats lost Mike Kafka and Corey Wooton from last year's team. Minnesota wins a close one. We'll say by a field goal.

@Wisconsin (L): OK, It's Bucky Badger and it's an away game? Do I need to say more? Jump Around.

@Purdue (W): OK, hear me out. Purdue is going to be improved over last season, but I still see them dropping a stinker here and there. I could kick myself for this pick later...

Penn State (L): Something about a Governor's Bell blah blah blah, Evan Royster derpp da derrp.

Ohio State (L): Tressel owned the Metro Dome, TCF Bank Stadium won't be any different, he'll just wear long sleeves.

@Michigan State (L): Dantonio Tressel's the Gophers. Kirk Cousins and Adam Weber throw an interception fest. Weber wins that one too.

@Illinois (L): Another game that comes down to who wants it less/more. Flip a coin, there's your winner. Zook's last stand.

BYE WEEK: and soon to be BYE BREWSTER (Ed. note: Ha. Haha.)

@Iowa (L): Floyd of Rosedale stays with the Hawkeyes. Iowa wins by 3 scores. Stanzi starts the USA chant. America, F yeah.

I'll admit that this is a cooler trophy than the wooden turtle...

Conclusion: Did your high school English teacher tell you that you should never do what I just did with "Conclusion"? Yeah, take that Mrs. Koukis! I do what I want! This is the innernets, there are no rulez! I used a Z! Ahem.... Minnesota, ugh. Thanks to some stinkers in the non-conference schedule they manage to compile an overall record of 5-7 and go 2-6 in the Big Ten, earning them a trip to the Toilet Bowl and Tim Brewster a ticket out of town I'm guessing. That makes 3 coaches who should be or are potentially set to be axed this season. Ch-Ch-Changes.

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