San Antonio - An Ohio State University Alumni Club

DeVier Posey, center Michael Brewster, offensive tackle Mike Adams and running back Daniel Herron have all been invited to the Jan 28, 2012 Senior Bowl all-star game in Mobile AL.  Good luck Buckeyes!!

COLUMBUS-Jared Sullinger had 19 points and 12 rebounds, and No. 6 Ohio State shook off its most recent loss with a 71-40 victory over Nebraska on Tuesday night. The Buckeyes (14-2, 2-1 Big Ten) had little difficulty in their first game since a painful 74-70 defeat at No. 13 Indiana on Saturday. Deshaun Thomas added 15 points and William Buford had 13 for the Buckeyes, who won their 35th consecutive home game.  GO BUCKS!  See everyone at the 15 Jan OSU vs Indiana rematch!!

Trash talking is as old as football itself. A player baiting another player with a taunt or threat is usually par for the course during any game, especially a game between rivals or with championship significance.  So, it was no surprise that Monday's Gator Bowl between Florida and Ohio State — two teams that have loved Urban Meyer — had a little more vitriol than usual. What was surprising was the type of caustic comments being said.  Ohio State linebacker Tyler Moeller said Florida players hurled racial slurs at him throughout the game and that that sparked some of the chippiness during the 24-17 Florida win.  "They're classless. That's the way I'd put it," Moeller said, according to Marcus Hartman from Buckeye Sports Bulletin. "I've never seen more people swing at our players and call us racial slurs. I've never been called a 'cracker' more in my life than I have today. So I don't really have much respect for them in terms of that but they're a good team. They came out and outplayed us today."  It's too bad...Go Bucks, chin up!

It was the exhibition as to why Coach Fickell will be the only 1-year OSU coach in over a century.  That team was not ready to play, not focused and missed opportunity after opportunity.  OSU had more yards on the ground and through the air--fewer penalties--more 1st downs--better averages almost everywhere in the stats.  What they didn't have was the focus to cut off the outside kickoff return routes, the ability to hold onto the ball, the ability to recognize situations like throwing the red flag on the 1st TD, or runners running out of bounds at the end of the game.  Urban had better add some gametime focus to this team next year--bowl eligibility or not!  nuff said!  Now, the Alamo Game Watch was fun and full of New Year energy!  Thanks to everyone who attends and helps out.  Happy New Year to all and God Bless All!  Here are some pics!

COLUMBUS - William Buford had career-highs of 28 points and five 3-pointers as No. 2 Ohio State showed off its perimeter shooting in an 87-54 victory over Northwestern on Wednesday night in the Big Ten opener for both teams.  Jared Sullinger added 17 points and 14 rebounds for the Buckeyes (13-1, 1-0), who dominated the boards 49-30. ** Jon Diebler left some kool-aid in the locker room!! Go Bucks!

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All, Received this email from Archie...looking for anyone who would like to nominate someone from our club to the 2012 OSUAA Alumni Board of Directors:

We have many excellent professionals who would be a fine choice.  Below are the details.

Dear Kelley:

On behalf of the Alumni Association Board of Directors’ 2012 Nominating Committee, I invite you to participate in our annual call for nominations seeking candidates for service on the Association’s Board of Directors by sharing this information with your Alumni Club members whom you believe would be interested in being considered for service on our Board.