Beyond that patch, the ever-evolving Ducks (10-2) and the tradition-rich Buckeyes (10-2) seem to have little in common in their approaches to offenses, uniforms and everything in between.

LeBron James had a big bash to celebrate his 25th birthday.

Eric Mangini was a ball boy and wide-eyed media relations intern for the Browns the last time they won four straight games. In 1994, one year before Cleveland’s unimaginable move as a franchise to Baltimore, Mangini’s future in the NFL seemed boundless.

Braylon Edwards has a message for all those New York Jets fans feeling a bit uneasy about their team’s do-or-die matchup against Cincinnati.

With Ray Small and Duron Carter not playing in the Rose Bowl, what will Ohio State do to compensate?

OSU sophomore QB suddenly reveals he has a knee injury; big deal or not?

OSU defensive players have high praise for Oregon offense, know they will be tested in Rose Bowl.

As we head into the homestretch for preparation for next Friday’s Rose Bowl between No. 7 Oregon and No. 8 Ohio State, you have to look far and wide to find any national pundits who believe Ohio State has a chance.

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Eric Mangini says he wouldn’t object to having two bosses in Cleveland.

Ross Homan, OSU’s leading tackler, talks about the challenge in defending Oregon’s offense.

Chad Ochocinco is ready for Darrelle Revis, with a touchdown celebration planned for the Meadowlands.

The Buckeyes hope to erase recent bad bowl memories with a win over Oregon.

Rob Schremp had just one goal in his 18 games with the New York Islanders this season.

At one point, after transferring from Bowling Green and not having started a game at Ohio State, the idea of Ron Lewis playing professional basketball at any level seemed like a pipe dream at best, especially considering the glut of NBA talent the Buckeyes were adding via a dream recruiting class.