Thursday, August 31, 2000
Ohio State Scouting Report
| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|
| Sep 2 | FRESNO STATE | 12 pm |
| Sep 9 | at Arizona | 10:05 pm |
| Sep 16 |
MIAMI (OHIO) | 12 pm |
| Sep 23 |
PENN STATE | 2 pm |
| Oct 7 | at Wisconsin | 2 pm |
| Oct 14 | MINNESOTA | TBA |
| Oct 21 | at Iowa | TBA |
| Oct 28 | at Purdue | TBA |
| Nov 4 | MICHIGAN ST. | TBA |
| Nov 11 |
at Illinois | TBA |
| Nov 18 | MICHIGAN | TBA |
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Conference: Big Ten
• In '99: 6-6 (3-5 Big Ten)
• Coach: John Cooper
(13th year, 103-39-4)
• Starters returning: 13
• Starters lost: 9
• Offense: I-formation
• Defense: 4-3
• Opponents fear this: Ken-Yon Rambo (41 catches, 833 yards, 6 TDs in 1999) is one of the most dangerous receivers in the conference.
• Opponents love this: A rebuilt offensive line that was weak last year; quarterback Steve Bellisari's erratic throws; inexperience at tailback, where Derek Combs (173 yards in 1999) replaces Michael Wiley; a defense that had trouble tackling last season.
• Circle these dates: Oct.7 at Wisconsin, Nov.18 vs. Michi gan. The Buckeyes can't be a serious Big Ten contender if they can't beat the favorites.
• See OSU at:
Ohio Stadium (95,346)
• Tickets: 1-800-GO-BUCKS; 614-292-2624
• On TV: Saturday vs. Fresno State (ESPN local); Sept.9 at Arizona (Fox); Sept.16 vs. Miami (ESPN Regional); Oct.14 vs. Minnesota (ESPN Regional); Nov.18 vs. Michigan (ABC)
• On radio: WBOB-AM (1160)
• On the Web: www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com
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