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From Ohio State's Department of Athletics:
“I am deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Coach Joe Paterno. He was a man who I have deep respect for as a human being, as a husband and father, as a leader and as a football coach. I was very fortunate to have been able to develop a personal relationship with him, especially over the course of the last several years, and it is something that I will always cherish.
“My prayers and thoughts go out to his wife, Sue, and to their family, and also to the family he had at Penn State University. We have lost a remarkable person and someone who affected the lives of so many people in so many positive ways. His presence will be dearly missed. His legacy as a coach, as a winner and as a champion will carry on forever.”
News from the Big Ten Conference and Ohio State's department of athletics:
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Big Ten Conference announced two more award winners today in the areas of humanitarianism and leadership and Ohio State’s Archie Griffin is the first recipient of the Ford-Kinnick Leadership award. Indiana’s George Taliaferro was honored with the Big Ten’s Dungy-Thompson Humanitarian Award.
Griffin, the only two-time Heisman Trophy winner, has been president and CEO of the Ohio State Alumni Association since 2004, and he also serves as a member of university President E.Gordon Gee’s senior leadership team as Ohio State’s Senior Vice President for Alumni Relations. In 2006 Griffin was listed as one of the NCAA’s “100 Most Influential Student-Athletes” and was appointed to the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Board of Directors.
Griffin’s leadership activities include:
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Creating the Archie Griffin Scholarship Fund, which benefits Ohio State’s Olympic sports programs.
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Along with his wife, Bonita, forming the Archie and Bonita Griffin Foundation Fund which helps develop sports, educational and travel programs for youth in Central Ohio.
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Serving as spokesman for the Wendy’s High School Heisman Program and as a member of several charitable organizations, including the Columbus Foundation, Columbus Youth Foundation and Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation.
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Involvement with the ADA’s Advocacy Leadership Council advisory board and serving as the honorary chair of the Diversity Enhancement Program for the James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute.
A three-time All-American and All-Big Ten selection, Griffin was the recipient in 2007 of the Duffy Daugherty Award, given to individuals for lifetime achievement and contribution to collegiate football.
“I am humbled and honored to win the inaugural Ford-Kinnick Leadership Award,” Griffin said. “Ohio State and the Big Ten Conference both played a pivotal role in developing my leadership capabilities. The lessons I learned as a student-athlete in our conference have resonated throughout my life and prepared me for every leadership challenge I’ve encountered.”
The Dungy-Thompson Humanitarian and Ford-Kinnick Leadership awards are part of the Big Ten’s enhanced awards program that debuts this season. The Dungy-Thompson Humanitarian Award is named for Minnesota’s Tony Dungy and Indiana’s Anthony Thompson. The Ford-Kinnick Leadership Award is named for Michigan’s Gerald Ford and Iowa’s Nile Kinnick. For more information on these awards, including biographical information on the namesakes, visit www.bigten.org.
“I’m very excited to have Urban Meyer join The Ohio State University as head football coach. He’s an alumnus of our university, a former coach here, and someone who has a deep understanding of the expectations we have for our program both on and off the field. His track record as a head coach is impressive, and I have no doubt he’ll establish the same level of success here that he has at other institutions.
“At the same time, I am absolutely thrilled that he is keeping Luke Fickell on his coaching staff. Luke did tremendous work in a difficult situation this year, and he really held our program together in tough times. He’ll be a valuable resource for Urban and help keep continuity within the program.”
Ohio State's department of athletics put together a nice summation of the ways you can battle Michigan and accomplish some good in the process. Here's a look at a number of the charitable efforts built around the greatest rivalry in college sports:
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Set to have their 108th meeting Saturday, the Buckeye and the Wolverines will face off in what has become one of the most storied rivalries in sports. But away from the gridiron, the states of Ohio and Michigan are locked in numerous other battles. With the ultimate goal of giving back, check out these opportunities to support the Buckeyes and lend a helping hand.
Blood Battle
For the past 30 years, Buckeyes and Wolverines have faced off in the Ohio State vs. Michigan Blood Battle. One of the largest blood competitions in the country, more than 2,400 donations have been collected on each campus alone. After holding the title from 2003-07, Ohio has fallen to Michigan for the past three years. But whether fans bleed scarlet and gray or maize and blue, there is still time to donate. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS to find a blood drive near you or visit www.redcrossblood.org/make-donation.
Buckeye-Wolverine Challenge for Life
Every day 18 men, women and children die while waiting for an organ transplant and the 110,000 Americans waiting for a life-saving transplant could more than fill Ohio Stadium. Help Lifeline of Ohio take on Michigan in the sixth-annual Buckeye-Wolverine Challenge for Life by registering to become an organ donor before Nov. 24. One donor can save up to eight lives through organ donation and can enhance the lives of up to 50 others through tissue donation. Last year, Ohio fell short to Michigan for the first time and is looking for redemption. Click here, to register today or visit www.lifelineofohio.org for more information.
Battle Against Hunger
Help support Ohio State’s SERV Corps and the Battle Against Hunger by donating nonperishable food items. With items benefitting Columbus’ Neighborhood Services, Inc. and the Broad Street Food Pantry, drop boxes are located at the Ohio Union, RPAC and residence halls. Last year, Ohio State collected more than 800 pounds of canned goods for the battle.
Endless Wave
Grab a camera and a friend and help raise funds and awareness for cancer research through BiggerThanTheGame’s endless wave campaign. Supporting Ohio State and the University of Michigan’s comprehensive cancer centers, individuals are asked to film themselves “doing the wave.” The videos will then be linked together with corporate sponsors donating funds per “wave” video uploaded. Videos can be uploaded here, or visit www.biggerthanthegame.org for more information.
Lose the Blue
Bring gently-used blue clothing items and receive a “Beat Michigan” T-shirt for just $5 at all participating locations. Fans can drop off their donations to the Official Team Shop, Barnes & Noble Bookstore, four Buckeye Corner locations and six Giant Eagle locations. All donated blue clothing will benefit Goodwill Columbus and the event runs Nov. 19-26.
Pop Tab Battle
Support the Columbus Ronald McDonald House by collecting pop tabs for the inaugural Pop Tab Battle. Pop tabs can be delivered to the Columbus Ronald McDonald House or to any Ohio State residence hall with the contest running until Nov. 26. For more information on the Ronald McDonald House, visit www.rmhc-centralohio.org.
Lauren Maziarz ('05 BA Communications) is the winner of the Alumni Association's Buckeye Brainstorm Facebook contest. Maziarz's entry titled #BuckeyeSocialMediaContestEntry offered a number of suggestions that the Association could use to enhance alumni engagement online.
As first-place winner, Maziarz will receive two suite tickets to the 2012 Ohio State-Michigan game at Ohio Stadium.
What was your typical meal while you were a student at Ohio State? Your dumbest moment? Your best professor? Now is your chance to share your experience with fourth-generation Ohio State alum Molly Magee ('11 BS Operations and Logistics Management).
Looking for total coverage of Buckeye sports and the most online video coverage of Big Ten sports anywhere in the world while supporting the Ohio State Alumni Association? Sign up for the Big Ten Digital Network and 20 percent of your purchase will go to the Ohio State Alumni Association scholarship fund.
Between now and February 2012, approximately 40 Ohio State events will be streamed live through the digital network, including soccer, hockey, some non-conference basketball games and a variety of other Olympic sports. The Big Ten Digital Network also features exclusive behind-the-scenes video, game highlights, original programming and press conferences from 25 men's and women's sports across the Big Ten Conference, with additional coverage from conference postseason tournaments and events. The network combines streaming audio and video content from all 12 member institutions with hundreds of additional untelevised games streamed exclusively from the Big Ten Network.
For a complete listing of live events, please visit the Big Ten Digital Network website and click on the LIVE EVENTS tab. To receive total access to the digital network, a monthly subscription is available for $14.95 (CODE: OSUALUM111), or a yearly package can be purchased for $119.95 (CODE: OSUALUM222) Fans looking to access only Ohio State content can subscribe to the Buckeye all-access channel on a monthly basis for $9.95 (CODE: OSUALUM111) or a yearly basis for $79.95 (CODE: OSUALUM222).
To subscribe, visit the Big Ten Digital Network website and click on SUBSCRIBE, enter all necessary information but make sure to include the Ohio State Alumni Association code in the coupon text box so that 20 percent of your purchase can go to our scholarship fund.
The Buckeyes Unite smartphone app is now available in the Android Market.
This official OSUAA smartphone app can help you connect with fellow Ohio State fans wherever you are via iPhone or Android.
Download the free app today, then let us know what you think about it at community(at)ohiostatealumni.org.
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Are you ready for a campus hunt?
If so, the Alumni Association has something for you. The Association is partnering with alumnus Matt Barnes (’03) to offer Tweet and Go Seek, a social media-driven scavenger hunt being held in conjunction with Reunion Weekend 2011.
The premise for the hunt is simple.
First, follow the Alumni Association (@OhioStateAlumni) or Barnes (@tweetandgoseek) on Twitter, and watch for photo clues that will be posted on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. These photos will give you a clue for a location on campus. Near that location will be a coupon that gives you a chance to win one of six prizes, including two tickets to an Ohio State football game, a football autographed by Archie Griffin, and much, much more.
Once you find the prize, tweet a photo of yourself with the prize to the Association or Barnes on Twitter, and we’ll retweet to our followers to let them know the prize has been found. Then take your coupon to the Joe-Ann Schmahl Suite in the Ohio Union during normal business hours redeem for your prize. The Suites hours are: Monday through Friday (10 a.m.-6 p.m.); Saturday (8:30 a.m.-noon and 3-5 p.m.); and Sunday (9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.).
And now, the disclaimers: No purchase is necessary and you do not need to be an alumnus to claim the prize; Prizes go to the first person who finds them, and no duplicates will be awarded; Prizes will not be mailed and must be picked up in person at the Schmahl Suite; Football tickets are non-transferable and cannot be switched to another game.
So give us a follow on Twitter, then get ready to start your hunt.
The Big Ten Network will provide a full day of Buckeye-centric coverage this Thursday.
Ohio State will be featured in eight consecutive programs, beginning with a replay of the 2010 Big Ten men's swimming and diving championships at 2 p.m. and continuing until the conclusion of the replay of the Buckeyes' men's basketball win over Wisconsin, which starts at 11:30.
Other programs that might catch Ohio State fan interest include: Big Ten's Greatest Games: Ohio State vs. Iowa from the 2003 Big Ten tournament (4 p.m.); O-H-I-O episode (6 p.m.); Big Ten Icons: Archie Griffin (6:30 p.m.); Replay of Ohio State's men's volleyball team winning the 2011 national championship (7 p.m.); 2010 Rose Bowl replay (9 p.m.); and The Journey episode which focuses on Jon Diebler and the Ohio State men's basketball senior class (11 p.m.).
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