Jaamal Berry Suspended

Berry is now suspended

According to the Dispatch, Ohio State has suspended running back Jaamal Berry as of yesterday, the same day he was charged with a misdemeanor assault and disorderly conduct following an incident on Oct. 21 near the North Market. Berry, a redshirt sophomore, will remain suspended until the charges have been resolved. It is doubtful that Berry will make it back onto the field any time this season.

Coach Luke Fickell allowed Berry to be in uniform for Saturday's game against Wisconsin, but Berry, who had been the 4th string running back and usually on the kickoff return team, did not play. Berry, if convicted, could receive up to six months in jail, and/or a $250 fine.

While this is horrible news for Berry, with Jordan Hall's recent high ankle sprain (suffered against Wisconsin on the kick return to set up the Hail Mary) the door now becomes wide open for running back Carlos Hyde, who had been buried to 3rd on the depth chart behind Boom Herron and the aforementioned Hall. Hyde leaded the team in rushing yards, and the last game that he played meaningful minutes, he had over 100 yards on 13 carries. That was against Nebraska, and now moving up to second on the depth chart, ensures more playing time in relief of Boom Herron.

Jaamal Berry In More Trouble

Get away from trouble!

According to The Lantern, Ohio State running back Jaamal Berry has been named a suspect in an alleged assault that occurred Friday morning. This is the second time Berry has been involved in a situation like this, with the last time allegedly assaulting another individual, and in less than a month.

The latest occurrence took place on Vine Street, near the North Market and involved a 21 year old non-OSU student. The victim was struck in the face, with a "closed fist".

"Berry, a redshirt sophomore running back, was with another male and was allegedly yelling at the victim and his friend after the victim was struck by a car. The victim, who The Lantern has chosen not to name at this time, said that Berry and his friend were yelling vulgar remarks at him. After asking why they were yelling, the victim said that Berry crossed the street and punched his friend, and then punched him in the face with a closed fist"


Basically what that says watered down: Berry punched a guy and his friend in the face, including the one that had just gotten hit by a car. Swell.

Reports That Pryor Received 20-40k From Autographs

Very soon after Terrelle's lawyer announced that Pryor would not be returning for his senior year of football at Ohio State, it was reported that ESPN has learned that Terrelle Pryor earned $20,000-$40,000 from freelance photographer Dennis Talbott for autographing memorabilia in 2009-10.


"The signings for cash, which would be a violation of NCAA rules, occurred a minimum of 35 to 40 times, netting Pryor anywhere from $20,000 to $40,000 that year, the former friend says. The source spoke to ESPN under the condition that his face not be aired on TV and that his name not be published.

He said Pryor was paid $500 to $1,000 each time he signed mini football helmets and other gear for a Columbus businessman and freelance photographer, Dennis Talbott. Talbott twice denied to ESPN that he ever paid Pryor or any other active Buckeye athlete to sign memorabilia. He said last week he has only worked with former players to set up signings. On Tuesday evening, he declined to comment whether he had ever operated a sports memorabilia business and said he was not an Ohio State booster."