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Heisman Watch: Sam Bradford, Colt McCoy, or Epic Failure

Tomorrow night, America will find out if Tim Tebow joins Archie Griffin for winning two Heisman trophies, but if he does receive it, will it be earned? Here are some stats, you decide for yourself...

Written by Emily Thompson about 11 months ago 171 reads 4 comments
Tears For Ohio State

The Buckeyes are my team. From birth, my daddy dressed me up in Ohio State cheerleader outfits, and taught me how to yell, "Go Bucks." I quickly realized when I should scream at the TV, and that I'll never like the refs...

Written by Emily Thompson about about 1 year ago 654 reads 10 comments
The AP Got It Wrong: Top Five in the Wrong Order!

On Saturday, Sep. 6, this Buckeye was stuck at a 12-hour shift at the ever-failing Steve & Barry's—effectively ruining this glorious day. So I've decided to give my opinions on the Top Five (AP)...

Written by Emily Thompson about about 1 year ago 502 reads 12 comments
Roddick Learns Nothing From Olympics, Loses At Open

Have we learned nothing from the Olympics people? Alain Bernard said the French would "smash the Americans like guitars." They lost. Cavic said "Phelps losing would be good for him, and good for the sport...

Written by Emily Thompson about about 1 year ago 441 reads 6 comments
Everything Goes Well Except Chris Wells' Injury As Ohio State Rolls in Opener

It was the day Ohio State fans have been waiting for since November, the opener against Youngstown State Saturday, and fans got everything they asked for in a 43-0 victory—almost everything, at least...

Written by Emily Thompson about about 1 year ago 628 reads 7 comments
Five Superstitions for Thee Ohio State University Game Day

It's here. It's finally here. Saturday is the beginning of what Buckeye fans have been waiting for since January. Did you go to your old high school's opening game last Friday as a warm-up? I bet you did, because you can't help it...

Written by Emily Thompson about about 1 year ago 847 reads 18 comments
Shawn Johnson Goes Out On A Gold Note

Shawn Johnson has spent all week finding the silver lining. She won silver in the team competition, silver in the all-around, and silver in the floor. After all that, the American gymnast had one event left—balance beam...

Written by Emily Thompson about about 1 year ago 1,687 reads 6 comments
Michael Phelps Rewrites History As He Wins His Eighth Gold Medal In Beijing!

It's August 16th 2008, and every American is either still screaming or sitting in complete amazement waiting for it to sink in. It was a packed water cube at the Beijing Olympics...

Written by Emily Thompson about about 1 year ago 326 reads 1 comments
Michael Phelps Wins Gold After Serbia's Protest Was Denied

Michael Phelps looked like he had lost. I thought he had lost; but low and behold, the 23-year-old swimming sensation won. How he did it, I have no idea. For the love of God, Phelps was seventh at the turn! Phelps won with a time of 50...

Written by Emily Thompson about about 1 year ago 758 reads 9 comments
Proof Chinese Gymnasts Are Not 16 Being Ignored by the FIG & IOC

I found this story, and thought I would share. It's a shame that there is proof these girls' aren't 16, and the Olympics are just burying their heads in the sand hoping it'll go away. We should expect more, and deserve to get more than that...

Written by Emily Thompson about about 1 year ago 1,063 reads 2 comments
Nastia Liukin Edges US Teammate Shawn Johnson for Gold

After a night of mishaps by the men, the women came into the all-around competition swinging. Nastia Liukin, daughter of Soviet Union double-gold-medalist Valeri Liukin, captured gold...

Written by Emily Thompson about about 1 year ago 5,197 reads 12 comments
Michael Phelps, Greatest Olympian Ever? Or Just Short?

The world is talking about Michael Phelps' 8 gold medal run, and that he would be the greatest Olympian ever. I'm here to say he would not be. If Phelps medals the rest of his events he will have a total of 16 medals...

Written by Emily Thompson about about 1 year ago 202 reads 4 comments
Chellsie Memmel Makes Confessions After U.S.A. Wins Silver

After a few costly mistakes, the USA took silver yet again; this time in the team gymnastics finals. Those mistakes did not come from 20-year old Chellsie Memmel. After competing on the Uneven Bars, Chellsie received a score of 15...

Written by Emily Thompson about about 1 year ago 767 reads 2 comments
I Love Sports

Ok so I got this video from YouTube, but I've got to say this may be my favorite "sports" moment this year. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c48JtDNRydE Go ahead. Watch and Laugh...

Written by Emily Thompson about about 1 year ago 84 reads 1 comments
Men's Gymnastics All-Around Competition Clouded by Bizarre Errors

The Men's All-Around competition was held tonight, and many strange things happened. First, Japan's Kohei Uchimura fell off the pommel horse, not once, but twice...

Written by Emily Thompson about about 1 year ago 1,312 reads 1 comments
The Ohio State University Football Traditions

The Ohio State University has an array of long held football traditions, but how many do you know? 1. Buckeye Leaves This tradition started in 1968 with Woody Hayes and Ernie Biggs. The following is how you receive the leaves...

Written by Emily Thompson about about 1 year ago 363 reads 9 comments
James Laurinaitis: The Best of the Best on Defense

James Laurinaitis is arguably the best defensive player Ohio State has ever seen. He's led the Ohio State defense to two straight National Championship appearances, and three straight Big 10 Championships...

Written by Emily Thompson about about 1 year ago 252 reads 1 comments
The Ohio State Buckeyes Preview Part III: Special Teams

So I hope everyone has enjoyed my previews thus far. Now here is my breakdown of Special Teams. Kicking Game: Ohio State returns kicker SR Ryan Pretorius. Pretorius was 48-49 on PAT for the season and 18-23 on field goals...

Written by Emily Thompson about about 1 year ago 121 reads 1 comments
History Of The Best: Michael Phelps' Road To Glory

Everyone knows that Michael Phelps is chasing Mark Spitz' record of 7 gold medals but does anyone really know his medal times other than this year or what kind of record they made? Well I'm here to inform...

Written by Emily Thompson about about 1 year ago 297 reads 5 comments
Ohio State Buckeye's Preview Part II: The Defense

Ok so I hope everyone enjoyed my rundown of the Buckeye offense, now here's the defense! Linebackers: Key returns from this unit are, of course, SR James Laurinaitis and SR Marcus Freeman...

Written by Emily Thompson about about 1 year ago 287 reads 2 comments
Sorry Everyone, The 2008 Edition Of The Ohio State Buckeyes Is Better Than Ever.

So the OSU Buckeye's season is about 18 days away, and I am personally getting so excited. So to pass the time I'm going to preview Ohio State's season in three installments: Offense, Defense, & Special Teams...

Written by Emily Thompson about about 1 year ago 161 reads 11 comments

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Emily Thompson Article Archive

Heisman Watch: Sam Bradford, Colt McCoy, or Epic Failure

Tears For Ohio State

The AP Got It Wrong: Top Five in the Wrong Order!

Roddick Learns Nothing From Olympics, Loses At Open

Everything Goes Well Except Chris Wells' Injury As Ohio State Rolls in Opener

Five Superstitions for Thee Ohio State University Game Day

Shawn Johnson Goes Out On A Gold Note

Michael Phelps Rewrites History As He Wins His Eighth Gold Medal In Beijing!

Michael Phelps Wins Gold After Serbia's Protest Was Denied

Proof Chinese Gymnasts Are Not 16 Being Ignored by the FIG & IOC

Nastia Liukin Edges US Teammate Shawn Johnson for Gold

Michael Phelps, Greatest Olympian Ever? Or Just Short?

Chellsie Memmel Makes Confessions After U.S.A. Wins Silver

I Love Sports

Men's Gymnastics All-Around Competition Clouded by Bizarre Errors

The Ohio State University Football Traditions

James Laurinaitis: The Best of the Best on Defense

The Ohio State Buckeyes Preview Part III: Special Teams

History Of The Best: Michael Phelps' Road To Glory

Ohio State Buckeye's Preview Part II: The Defense

Sorry Everyone, The 2008 Edition Of The Ohio State Buckeyes Is Better Than Ever.

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