Tag: ohio state
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The story of the time I had to go to the Emergency Room
I’ve gone to the emergency room once in my life. And it was a year ago today. This is that story… So last summer, for a few days, I kept having these shooting pains in my side. At times, they weren’t so bad. At other times, they were terrible. So I sought medical advice (although…
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That’s why I’m here: new book about Stefanie Spielman, faith, and love
In March of 2009, after having fought an off and on battle with cancer for over a decade, the disease had spread to the brain of Stefanie Spielman. The new treatments which needed to begin had affected her even more severely than the numerous rounds of chemo therapy which she had endured over the years.…
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March Madness: my bracket
I have decided to switch up my strategy this year. In past seasons, I’ve tried to pick upsets. They can make you look like a genius, but the odds are against you picking the right ones. If you tend to stay with favorites, and they lose, the loss will hurt most other people as well.…
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Why Robert Griffin’s Heisman was obscure, unlikely, historic
On Saturday night, Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III was awarded the 77th annual Heisman Trophy. Griffin’s win was an historical anomaly, and there were a number of unique factors which led to Griffin being the ultimate winner of the award. My purpose is not to say whether or not Griffin was the most deserving player.…
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Urban Meyer Press Conference: Notes and Thoughts
“Those players didn’t choose me. I chose them,” it was towards the end of Urban Meyer’s introductory press conference as the 24th head football coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes. A profound vote of confidence for this team and where he thinks they could go. The Team It was a sentiment that was reiterated by…
Josh Benner 