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My name is Jake. I've lived 14 buckeye filled years on this Earth. I love college football (and basketball), and the NBA. College Football is my passion though. I also love writing and you should check out my articles that I've written. Thanks!

"Anything easy 'aint worth a damn!" -Woody Hayes

The best places to reach me:

http://www.myspace.com/jakebuckeye

http://www.facebook.com/JakobThais?ref=profile

or simply my email: jakobthais@hotmail.com

*If you get a large amount of me on your bulletin board, I am truly sorry, but it seems sometimes that's the only way I can get the reads I want.*

Jakob's Recent Articles

EVANSTON, IL - OCTOBER 31: A fan of the Northwestern Wildcats waers a mask on Halloween as the Wildcats take on the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ryan Field on October 31, 2009 in Evanston, Illinois. Penn State defeated Northwestern 34-13. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Since Leaving The B/R..: A Recap Of The 2009 Football Season So Far

Published about 17 hours ago
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Post Huskie Pandemonium: USC Will Still Win The Pac-10 In 2009

Published about 1 month ago
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ANN ARBOR, MI - SEPTEMBER 12: Quarterback Tate Forcier #5 embraces head coach Rich Rodriguez as they approach the tunnel after beating Notre Dame 38-34 at Michigan Stadium on September 12, 2009 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Domenic Centofanti/Getty Images)

Michigan Football Fans: We Get It, You're "Great", Reality Check Needed

Published about 1 month ago
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COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 13: Terrelle Pryor #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes leaves the field after losing 18-15 to the Southern California Trojans on September 13, 2009 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Trojan Aftershock: Buckeye Fans Don't Worry, Ohio State Will Be Back

Published about 1 month ago
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Brandon Hamblen responded to a comment on Heisman Quandry: If Tebow Is a Contender, So Is Terrelle Pryor
Brandon Hamblen responded to a comment on Heisman Quandry: If Tebow Is a Contender, So Is Terrelle Pryor
Brandon Hamblen responded to a comment on Heisman Quandry: If Tebow Is a Contender, So Is Terrelle Pryor
Jakob Thais has picked Heisman Quandry: If Tebow Is a Contender, So Is Terrelle Pryor as a favorite article

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Favorite Athletes

Teddy Ginn, Craig Krenzel, Eddie George, Archie Griffin, Troy Smith, Terrelle Pryor, A.J. Hawk, Malcolm Jenkins, James Laurinaitis, Mike Doss, Chic Harley, Howard "Hopalong" Cassidy, and as a buckeye I personally appreciate Chad Henne and Mike Hart for 4 years of domination!
Favorite Sports Teams

The Ohio State University Athletics, and that's about it, I don't like the NFL or baseball, etc...
Favorite Coaches

Good 'Ole Wayne Woodrow Hayes of course, Paul Brown, and of course the "sweater vest" Jim Tressel.
All Time Sports Moment

The "Holy Buckeye" play, what a play, seriously, Krenzel, what a player. Either that or what it led up to, a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!
Most Memorable Game Attended

My 7 year old little brothers recreation league game.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

The Celtics winning 8 in a row won't be broken.
Ruth or Mays?

The Bambino.
Unitas or Montana?

Montana with the 49'ers.
Jordan or Russell?

MJ anyday.
Gretzky or Orr?

The king of hockey Gretzky.
Pele or Maradona?

No opinion.
Federer or Sampras?

My man Federer is doing his thing.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Nicklaus because he went to Ohio State!
Petty or Earnhardt?

No NASCAR for me.
Schumacher or Senna?

Who?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big Ten football please.

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by Christopher
18 days ago

Check out my picks for the mid-season NCAA All stars on the offensive side of the ball
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/276258-the-midseason-ncaa-all-star-team-offense
by RunTellMatt
about 1 month ago

Hey Jakob!

Check out why I say both LSU and Florida will win this weekend:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/267864-florida-lsu-both-teams-will-win
by Samantha
about 1 month ago

I wrote a blog about the toughest college football conference. It's got a trivia question for you to answer. Let's see how you do!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/264389-which-conference-is-most-dominant-in-college-football
by HD Handshoe -
about 1 month ago

LIVE In-Game Blog Chat Starting Today @ 3PM

http://blog.blockonation.com/2009/09/live-in-game-blog-chat-ohio-state.html
by Isaac
about 1 month ago

Hey check out my assessment on PSU and what they need to do to get back on top of their game.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/255537-5-hopes-for-penn-state-this-weekend-vs-temple
by Kristofer
about 1 month ago

Got your ballot. Glad to have you back!

KG
by JW
about 1 month ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/252657-crazy-canton-cuts-les-richter
by Dan
about 1 month ago

After one of the worst losses my own two eyes have seen, I decided to write this piece on loyalty to your team and dealing with the hardship of defeat.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/253714-staring-in-the-eyes-of-agonizng-defeat-no-if-ands-or-buts
by Isaac
about 1 month ago

Honestly, with as bad as Penn State is, I don't disagree necessarily with that prediction. Other than the fact that Pryor isn't that good and PSU is led by a senior QB at home, OSU has all other advantages.

I just don't want you looking like I did last year writing my extremely homerish articles. They may not seem homerish to you but to others they will and you will get bashed.

I am very surprised at how Ohio State stayed in the game and almost won, but the fact is that a true freshman beat them at home. Ohio State looked good, but the defense choked in the end, and Pryor was mediocre at best, and Tressel (as Joe Pa was in the Rose Bowl and Tressel was last year) was outcoached by Pete Carroll, one of the greatest coaches of his time. Either way, its still a loss. Good luck to you man, and I will be at the game November 7th and hopefully you or any other Buckeye fan wont :)
by Isaac
about 1 month ago

Dude I don't think you're a rookie, just a homer. I am a Penn State homer. My dog died that night of the 2006 game. I was upset because OSU was getting thrashed and I wanted them to win for the Big 10, and then when my dog died, I realized that no matter how big a blow a loss like that is, even if it had been PSU, its not as bad as it seems. There is always another chance, but you never get someone you lose back.

I respect your opinions and I am just stating mine. I am young as well. We are both going to be stubborn and I realize that. Just don't be like too cocky to say Ohio State is going to hop back up and thrash everyone because they may, but they may not. If they do and you say nothing people will be like "no one expected this wow" but if you say something about how great your team is and then they get thrashed or lose you get bashed big time.

It hurts a lot. I had so many people bash me because I was too cocky about PSU and the Big 10. It really hurts to be bashed.

Also, I am just trying to give you another point of view to look at, and some constructive criticism. When you are able to sit down and say, "We were outplayed, we were beat, it was a disgrace, we are not as good as I thought we were" people will gain a lot of respect for you.
by Isaac
about 1 month ago

Hey man. You can ask anyone, last year I was exactly like you. Huge homer for my team. I still am. However, as you come to watch college football more, you'll realize that maybe your team isn't as unstoppable or as good as you think. As much as I love Penn State, this year I have learned to look at is as objectively as I can without being overly harsh. You'll get to that point after a season or two, don't worry. Just for now, remember, don't overhype your team or you will be bashed when they lose. Trust me when I say this...last year against Iowa and USC, I took some heavy bashing afterwards.
by travler8
about 1 month ago

Jakob:

Your boys came in pumped up and played hard. Very respectable effort. Tough loss at home. Here's my examination and analysis. I hope you don't mind, but I had you in mind for part of it. I truly do hope that you and the Buckeyes have a succesfull rest of the season. All the best,

T8

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/253707-usc-ohio-state-a-post-mortem-examination-of-the-2009-classic
by HD Handshoe -
about 1 month ago

In case you're interested!

Ohio State vs. USC: LIVE In-Game Blog Chat Starting at 7:30PM

http://blog.blockonation.com/2009/09/ohio-state-usc-live-in-game-chat.html

Hope you stop by!
by Tim
2 months ago

Hey hope you have a chance to check this out. This is just discussing how the 4th quarter of OSU's opener and how that can affect the USC game. Included is big news regarding the OSU defense (and it is not Heacock's firing, sorry).

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/250847-near-miss-how-a-fourth-quarter-mistep-affects-ohio-state-and-other-bits

Enjoy,
Tim
by Robert
2 months ago

I know that you have been waiting for my take on the USC/Ohio State game.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/250591-rjs-keys-to-victory-usc-v-ohio-state

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Since Leaving The B/R..: A Recap Of The 2009 Football Season So Far

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Michigan Football Fans: We Get It, You're "Great", Reality Check Needed

Trojan Aftershock: Buckeye Fans Don't Worry, Ohio State Will Be Back

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