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Ryan Day on Ohio State’s Identity, CJ Stroud Injury and Quarterback Rotation for Game Against Akron
After Ohio State’s win over Tulsa, Head Coach Ryan Day told me that the team took a step forward from the loss to Oregon but they are still working on getting better. With the adjustments made on the coaching staff and in player rotation, Day says the team is still looking to find their identity.…
Post-Game Interview with Ohio State Head Coach Ryan Day
Buckeyes take “a step forward.” Ohio State Head Coach Ryan Day shared accolades after win over Tulsa saying Cameron Martinez showed up a lot, thought Tyleik Williams’ big sack was great and the offensive line blocked better for TreVeyon Henderson to have some big runs and Master Teague ran hard.
Ohio State looks to Bounce Back as they Host Tulsa at The Horseshoe
At 3:30 pm eastern time, 9th ranked Ohio State hosts Tulsa after coming off of a devastating loss to Oregon in the home opener last week. The Buckeyes have been faced with many questions around the defense that day days has not performed to expectations and Head Coach, Ryan Day, has not shied away from…
TreVeyon Henderson Post-game After Breaking Ohio State Freshman Rushing Record
TreVeyon Henderson breaks Ohio State Freshman Rushing Record held by two-time Heisman Trophy winner, Archie Griffin (239 yds in 1972). Henderson rushed for 277 yards for three touchdowns to lead the Buckeyes’ win over Tulsa.
Week 3 Practice Report: Somber Ohio State Team Refocuses
The Buckeyes on this team have not dealt with many loses especially during the regular season which explains the more somber tone at today’s practice. There was a sense of urgency….but the defense is still a bit of a question mark. In today’s media availability, no defensive player was available for media but offensive tackle…
Ohio State making changes after loss to oregon
Ryan Day has had two days to sit with his first regular season loss as the head coach of Ohio State. In his first time addressing the media since watching the film, he has come to a few conclusions. Day has confirmed that he will not be making a change at QB sticking with CJ…
Action Network Announces Commentators for New Live College Football Show
The Action Network launches new live college football show, “Big Bets on Campus Live” presented by WynnBet premiering Saturdays at 10am ET throughout the season starting September 4, 2021. Stephanie Otey, veteran reporter who has covered CFB for Fox and ESPN, among others, will be the show’s host. Veteran analysts and podcast teammates, Stuckey and Collin Wilson, two of the most seasoned and…
2021 CFB Futures
2021 college football futures, predictions, conference picks, and the College Football Playoff National Championship odds.
Wentz Update 7.30.21 – Colts’ Buyers or Eagles’ Sellers Remorse?
7.30.21 – Wentz out “indefinitely” as Colts evaluate QB and Eagles hope for heightened value after trade As if Colts and Eagles fans were not worried enough about protocols and health concerns limiting their starting quarterback’s playing time this season, Carson Wentz, just suffered another injury and is now out “indefinitely” according to ESPN’s Adam…
The Undoubtful Urban Meyer
Published by Stephanie Otey on Buckeye Scoop 10.9.20 Whether or not you are a football fan, you can learn a lot about success from Urban Meyer. From undefeated records to National Championship titles, Coach Meyer’s experience and knowledge on building winning teams is deeply rooted in leadership, belief and culture. When Meyer spots talent, he…
2021 NBA Finals Game 4 Best Bets
The 2021 NBA Finals is heating up! Bucks close up the series after Sunday night’s 20 point win over the Suns bring it to Phoenix 2, Milwaukee 1 heading into Game 4 tonight at Fiserv Forum. Two-Time MVP, Giannis Antetkumpo, has been unstoppable becoming the second second player toThe 2021 NBA Finals is heating up!…
ESPN’s College Football Show: Championship Week
Covering the Big Ten Championship is always such a honor. Jumped on ESPN’s College Football Show to share why Ohio State deserves to be in the 2020 College Football Playoff.
ESPN Radio
Guest: College football reporter Stephanie Otey on Alabama-Ohio State. Guest: NFL reporter Adam Caplan on the Eagles firing Doug Pederson. Guest: Team 980 reporter Luke Monaldo on his article on Taylor Heinicke. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Nql781suXDbrYxDZYBs2g?si=LIu2HIQqSFyee4FYVf1PrQ
ESPN’s Countdown to Gameday
Stephanie Otey jumps on ESPN’s Countdown to Gameday to breakdown the Top 10 Battle between Indiana and Ohio State. High stakes for this matchup as they fight for the top of the Big Ten East.
What Digitization and Higher Pay Means for the Future of the Retail Workforce
Between the coronavirus pandemic, automation and online ordering, the job of a retail worker has vastly changed so what will 2021 look like for the retail workforce? Will it be business as usual? While 2020 proved that retail workers are essential to the economy and society, their employers may not consider the same to be…
Projecting the Hospitality Industry’s Road to Recovery
Coronavirus pandemic wipes out 10 years of industry job growth. https://marketscale.com/industries/hospitality/projecting-the-hospitality-industrys-road-to-recovery/ We all know that coronavirus pandemic devastated the hospitality industry this past year but what is its projection for 2021? It’s not off to a great start. The travel and tourism sector took a massive hit with persistent lockdowns and travel restrictions in key…
Recent Moves as Digital Ordering Continues to Soar
CoolGreens & Welcome Break among the latest moves to make ordering easier. As the pandemic and social distancing persist, more and more daily activities have gone virtual. When it comes to meal-time decisions, convenience is key for customers. With the limitations the pandemic has put in place, what’s the most convenient way to get healthy…
2020 Reel
Stephanie is a sports reporter and entertainment host with a bold personality and a knack for connecting with others. Currently, Stephanie covers Ohio State football broadcasting on ESPN, FOX, CBS Radio, SiriusXM, Fox Sports, ABC6 and FOX 28. She is also the host of the “Sidelines with Stephanie Otey” podcast on the Bleav Network and…
Big Ten Radio on SiriusXM
Ohio State Football Reporter, Stephanie Otey, joins “The Sports Life” on the SiriusXM’s Big Ten channel to preview the 2021 National Championship between Alabama and Ohio State.
2021 National Championship Preview
Breaking down the many storylines that led 1 Alabama and 3 Ohio State to Miami for the 2021 National Championship during the coronavirus pandemic. Article originally posted on Buckeye Scoop by Stephanie Otey: 2021 National Championship Preview – Buckeye Scoop | Buckeye Scoop A trip to the National Championship is always a journey but just…
Sugar Bowl Preview
Article originally posted by Stephanie Otey on Buckeye Scoop: https://buckeyescoop.com/sugar-bowl-preview-which-team-breaks-the-curse/ Which team breaks the curse? The 2020 college football season has been a whirlwind thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. From COVID testing protocols and empty stadiums to revolving rosters and cancelled games, this is not like anything we have ever seen before. One thing that…
NFL Week 14 Picks
We have actually made it to Week 14 and the race is on for those coveted playoff spots. Here’s some interesting betting lines you need to check out: Indianapolis Colts @ Las Vegas Raiders We have a big game for the wildcard this weekend in the AFC with the Colts at the Raiders. Indianapolis is…
Tony Alford and Trey Sermon Picking Up Where They Left Off
As published by Stephanie Otey on Buckeye Scoop: https://buckeyescoop.com/page/blog/articles/tony-alford-and-trey-sermon-picking-up-where-they-left-off-2/ When the Buckeyes found themselves in need of another running back, Tony Alford considered his options. Those who have played for the Running Backs Coach, will tell you he deeply cares for his players and naturally builds strong bonds with them. Coach Alford also understands that…
Is Mike McCarthy the Cowboys’ Secret Sauce?
Super Bowl Champion, AJ Hawk, shares first hand experience on McCarthy’s coaching style. Sports fans love to debate bold Super Bowl predictions and prior to the start of the NFL season, A.J. Hawk created quite the chatter on The Pat McAfee Show with his prediction. The former NFL linebacker selected the Dallas Cowboys to beat…
Ohio State Parents Persevere in Fight for 2020 Football Season
Even without fall football, Ohio State fans rallied together for a Saturday at The Shoe. They joined the board of Football Parents at Ohio State who peacefully protested the Big Ten’s decision to cancel the 2020 season at the conference’s headquarters last weekend in Chicago. One of the most prominent messages told by parents at…
Stephanie Otey on Lettermen Row
Jul 13, 2020 Stephanie joins the Lettermen Row podcast to analyze the impact of Big Ten-only schedule for Buckeyes. On this week’s Lettermen Live hosted by Roosters, the panel breaks down conference-only schedules and linebacker play. Jul 20, 2020 On this episode of the Lettermen Live podcast, the panel breaks down the Ohio State secondary…
2020 NFL Draft
Prospects in 2020 NFL Draft have dreamed of the day they would hear their name called to walk across the grand stage to shake the hand of the NFL Commissioner. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the draft will look quite different this year as teams converse over Zoom calls and the players wait at home…
‘Disney on Ice’ Unites in Midst of Pandemic Lay-Offs
The coronavirus has hit many industries incredibly hard which includes canceling all mass gatherings. For the cast and crew of Disney on Ice, hearing the news that their careers were put on hold was like taking away the magic of Disney. “I mean, we kind of felt that it was coming,” says Disney on Ice…
Buckeyes Make Heisman History
Lots of Ohio pride at the Heisman ceremony Saturday night as former Ohio State quarterback, Joe Burrow, brought home the trophy for the LSU Tigers. Burrow still gave thanks to Buckeye Nation and southeast Ohio as he lifted up the trophy, “when I lift this trophy, it’s for LSU Ohio State southeast Ohio and and…
James Franklin on Facing Justin Fields After Decommitment
Two and a half years ago quarterback, Justin Fields, decommitted from Penn State then defeated them last season to clench the Big Ten East title as a rival Buckeye. Although there’s mutual respect, Head Coach James Franklin shared how bothersome it is to have to face a lost recruit of Field’s caliber, “It’s magnified when…
RAS Buckeyes
RAS is an organization created by athletes at The Ohio State University to give minority male athletes a safe space to converse. The Football Fever’s Stephanie Otey gives you an inside look at the impact it is having on the campus and beyond.
Buckeyes Jet-Set to Big Ten Media Days in Style
Chicago — The Big Ten Conference’s coaches gathered at the Hilton Chicago for the annual Big Ten Media Day as they do prior to each season to address all of the pressing questions. With the retirement of legendary Ohio State coach, Urban Meyer, after the Rose Bowl, it is “a new day” for the buckeyes.…
TCU stuns No. 7 Texas after Ray drills clutch free-throws
Wednesday night (Jan. 10) TCU hosted No. 7 Texas in a mid-week Big 12 showdown. Thanks to the Horned Frogs lock-down defense in the second period and focus down the stretch, TCU pulled off the upset. Article originally posted on: https://www.swishappeal.com/ncaa/2018/1/11/16877472/tcu-stuns-no-7-texas-ray-clutch-free-throws-ncaaw-big-12 Fort Worth, TX — With six seconds to go, it looked like No. 7 Texas…
The NBA is Calling…
In August, Kyle Collinsworth wrote in his notebook, that he will be in the NBA by the new year. Putting the words on paper put a sense of accountability in the forefront of his mind. Over the past several months Collinsworth practiced at extra shoot-arounds and focused on his detailed nutritional planning. Soon enough, the…
Texas Two Step: Covering the Two Cornerstones of the Texas Legends, Community and Basketball
Weekly episodes covering the two cornerstones of the Texas Legends: community and basketball.
Hitting the Field
My sports media career started with my internship at iHeartMedia my last year of college. Being the workaholic that I am, I would bounce around the office and try to learn every angle of the company while getting to know each employee. I was known for my sociability so much that I coined the nickname,…
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