Football: Running back J.K. Dobbins named freshman All-American by ESPN

Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins was named to the freshman All-American team by ESPN Monday as the all-purpose back. His current teammate, r…

In season-defining game, J.K. Dobbins carries Ohio State to Big Ten title

INDIANAPOLIS — J.K. Dobbins was not supposed to be on the podium accepting the Big Ten championship game’s most valuable player trophy. He wasn’t e…

Maurice Clarett shares personal experiences in push for Ohio criminal-justice reform

Maurice Clarett’s story of college football superstar to convicted felon to inspirational advocate was told again on Wednesday night, but in a differ…

Maurice Clarett taking steps toward reforming criminal rehabilitation

In December 2014, Maurice Clarett spoke at a correctional facility in Marion, Ohio. There, the former Ohio State star running back sparked a relationsh…

Ohio State panel illuminates discussion on paying college athletes

The topic of financial compensation for collegiate student-athletes has been sweeping the nation in recent years, and on Friday, Ohio State, home t…

Former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett: ‘Be mindful of who you are around’

Former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett had a simple message to students Thursday at the Ohio Union. “Be mindful of who you are around,” Clar…

Review: ‘Youngstown Boys’ chronicles lives of former Buckeyes Jim Tressel, Maurice Clarett

When Maurice Clarett and Jim Tressel started their respective football careers in a city in the heart of Mahoning County, each seemed destined for …