The OSU Alumni Club of Darke County would like to thank everyone for another great turnout at this year's Buckeye Bash. While we lost a heartbreaker to Nebraska, there was a lot of fun and camaraderie to go around. Check out this video that was shared by the Daily Advocate's media team....
O-H!
Scott '05
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
A Message From Archie....
It has been a challenging year for Ohio State football.
The team, administration, and our great alumni and fans have experienced some trying times as we’ve dealt with issues involving our program. We all take a great deal of pride in Ohio State football, and it’s disappointing when it doesn’t live up to the lofty expectations that have been established, whether we are talking about on- or off-field standards.
I’ve been asked quite often about the NCAA violations and allegations made against our program. I wish I had an easy answer that would satisfy everyone, but that is not the case.
The fact is that some serious mistakes were made. As a university, we acknowledge that reality. Those mistakes involve a number of people both inside and outside the program, although I do think the far-reaching nature of the problems has been overstated.
Still, we need to move past the point of meting out blame. As Woody often said, it isn’t getting knocked down that is important, it is how you get up. I have full confidence that regardless of what mistakes were made, we are going to learn from them and take the steps necessary to make sure they do not happen in the future.
We are committed at Ohio State to developing a state-of-the-art, campus-wide compliance program. We will have the best possible protocols and processes in place that ensure we meet our own high bar of success. Buckeyes are about leading, and in this case we will make certain that our compliance standards are impeccable. That is essential.
Since the NCAA investigation process is not complete as of this writing, I can’t share specifics on what will change. I can say that these mistakes have caused people across the university to take a long, hard look at how we handle the business of compliance and the culture of our football program. That self-examination has been fruitful and will lead to some necessary and important steps toward improvement.
In the interim, I know this situation has caused stress for our alumni and fans. Ohio State football is always in the spotlight; and when that spotlight reveals flaws, it can be tough to take. We understand that reality and sympathize with you.
At the same time, I hope you recognize that there are so many reasons to be proud of your university. Unfortunately, the football situation has overshadowed many of Ohio State’s amazing achievements. In some instances, these aren’t being broadly reported in the media, but they show great success in Ohio State’s core work and are evidence that your alma mater is progressing at an exceptional rate.
Here are a few recent and exciting developments, and I would encourage you to share these with others if you have the opportunity:
There are other facts I could present that show the great work that is happening here. That is why despite the challenges we are facing with our football team, I feel so confident about where we are headed at Ohio State. We will get past these trying times, and we will be better off for it.
The team, administration, and our great alumni and fans have experienced some trying times as we’ve dealt with issues involving our program. We all take a great deal of pride in Ohio State football, and it’s disappointing when it doesn’t live up to the lofty expectations that have been established, whether we are talking about on- or off-field standards.
I’ve been asked quite often about the NCAA violations and allegations made against our program. I wish I had an easy answer that would satisfy everyone, but that is not the case.
The fact is that some serious mistakes were made. As a university, we acknowledge that reality. Those mistakes involve a number of people both inside and outside the program, although I do think the far-reaching nature of the problems has been overstated.
Still, we need to move past the point of meting out blame. As Woody often said, it isn’t getting knocked down that is important, it is how you get up. I have full confidence that regardless of what mistakes were made, we are going to learn from them and take the steps necessary to make sure they do not happen in the future.
We are committed at Ohio State to developing a state-of-the-art, campus-wide compliance program. We will have the best possible protocols and processes in place that ensure we meet our own high bar of success. Buckeyes are about leading, and in this case we will make certain that our compliance standards are impeccable. That is essential.
Since the NCAA investigation process is not complete as of this writing, I can’t share specifics on what will change. I can say that these mistakes have caused people across the university to take a long, hard look at how we handle the business of compliance and the culture of our football program. That self-examination has been fruitful and will lead to some necessary and important steps toward improvement.
In the interim, I know this situation has caused stress for our alumni and fans. Ohio State football is always in the spotlight; and when that spotlight reveals flaws, it can be tough to take. We understand that reality and sympathize with you.
At the same time, I hope you recognize that there are so many reasons to be proud of your university. Unfortunately, the football situation has overshadowed many of Ohio State’s amazing achievements. In some instances, these aren’t being broadly reported in the media, but they show great success in Ohio State’s core work and are evidence that your alma mater is progressing at an exceptional rate.
Here are a few recent and exciting developments, and I would encourage you to share these with others if you have the opportunity:
- The OSU Medical Center was recently named among the nation’s top-10 academic medical systems, the only Ohio hospital to make the list.
- GE Capital recently pledged $10 million to Ohio State’s Fisher College of Business to help conduct research on middle-market U.S. businesses.
- The university’s new freshman class is the strongest in school history, averaging an ACT score of more than 28.
- Ohio State ranks second nationally in industry-sponsored research and had a record $829 million research expenditures for fiscal year 2011. This is evidence that the university is making good on its status as one of the country’s top research institutions.
There are other facts I could present that show the great work that is happening here. That is why despite the challenges we are facing with our football team, I feel so confident about where we are headed at Ohio State. We will get past these trying times, and we will be better off for it.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
It May Be Raining in Lincoln Nebraska, but Greenville's Buckeye Bash is 66 Degrees and ROCKING!
This evening's Buckeye Bash is another AWESOME SUCCESS! I, Scott '05, was around long enough to see a Scarlet and Gray crowd growing larger by the minute to see the very first Big Ten Meeting of the Ohio State Buckeyes and Nebraska Cornhuskers. I took just a few pics, but will welcome any additions...please email them to: osuacofdarke@gmail.com . A huge thanks to the event sponors!
O-H!
Scott '05
O-H!
Scott '05
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Join us Downtown Saturday October 8th for Buckeye Bash!
This Saturday, October 8th 2011 join co-hosts the OSU Alumni Club of Darke County and Main Street Greenville for a game watch at the "Downtown Buckeye BASH". The event will mark this Saturday's Nebraska-Ohio State showdown and will be held from 6:00pm -11:00pm. The game watch will begin at 8 PM and will be held Downtown Greenville behind The Palace Building, which is located at the corner of 5th and Broadway. There will be activities for the whole family such as: Kids activities (6:00-9:00 pm), Taste of Downtown, Chili Cook-Off (7:00-1st quarter), Reverse Raffle (pre-sale tickets-$500 cash prize), Beer Tent, Best Dressed Buckeye Fan Contest (contest at half time), and an Adult Football Throw Contest. There will also be big screen televisions set up throughout the tents so you will have the best seat in the house!
All proceeds from event support Darke Co. OSU Alumni Scholarships and Main Street Greenville Projects.
The Ohio State Alumni Club of Darke County would like to thank the evening's major event sponsors: Readmore's Hallmark & Second National Bank, Division of the Park National Bank.
For more information, visit: http://www.mainstreetgreenville.org/
We hope to see you there! If anyone takes pictures, share 'em by emailing Scott '05 at osuacofdarke@gmail.com
Go Bucks!
Scott '05
Sunday, September 11, 2011
A thought from the Editor on the 2011 Football Season
My Facebook wall has been resembling a craigslist ad as of late. I had 3 opportunities to purchase tickets to the first game of the season at face value and 4 opportunities to buy Toledo tickets at less than face value. Wow! Where's the catch? I mean, we are talking about tickets to see one of the greatest university's in college football play, right? Believe me, I'm not ungrateful at the offers....I'm just wondering why since I graduated in 2005, I have had zero offers to buy tickets at such reasonable rates from people and then this year, I have people asking me to "make offer".
Like we have said for years....."Hang on Sloopy"....These times will not last. Granted, the "tattoos for trophies" scandal is our biggest in recent history but anyone that knows Ohio State Football history knows our football program has battled adversity before. Woody Hayes' dismissal in 1978 was quickly forgiven (temporarily) with Earle Bruce's near National Championship in his first year calling the shots. In the early 1960s (1961), the University declined bowl invitation on the heels of allegations that the University was becoming a sports factory. Did it affect the University? Name one player that played football for the Buckeyes between 1962 and 1967....It took 7 years for the program to rebound before the "Super Sophs" of 1968 immortalized themselves in Buckeye folklore.
Time and change will surely show How Firm Thy Friendship.....
Scott '05
Note: The opinions of this blog are that of the Editor and are not those of The Ohio State Alumni Club of Darke County. If you have specific comments regarding this blog, please feel free to contact Scott '05 directly at: osuacofdarke@gmail.com. Should you be interested in writing news or Buckeye related editorials, please contact us once again at osuacofdarke@gmail.com
Like we have said for years....."Hang on Sloopy"....These times will not last. Granted, the "tattoos for trophies" scandal is our biggest in recent history but anyone that knows Ohio State Football history knows our football program has battled adversity before. Woody Hayes' dismissal in 1978 was quickly forgiven (temporarily) with Earle Bruce's near National Championship in his first year calling the shots. In the early 1960s (1961), the University declined bowl invitation on the heels of allegations that the University was becoming a sports factory. Did it affect the University? Name one player that played football for the Buckeyes between 1962 and 1967....It took 7 years for the program to rebound before the "Super Sophs" of 1968 immortalized themselves in Buckeye folklore.
Time and change will surely show How Firm Thy Friendship.....
Scott '05
Note: The opinions of this blog are that of the Editor and are not those of The Ohio State Alumni Club of Darke County. If you have specific comments regarding this blog, please feel free to contact Scott '05 directly at: osuacofdarke@gmail.com. Should you be interested in writing news or Buckeye related editorials, please contact us once again at osuacofdarke@gmail.com
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Darke Buckeyes Justin Rismiller and Maria Goubeaux Honored as "Top 20" Seniors By The College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
It is with great excitement that the Ohio State Alumni Club of Darke County extends our warmest congratulations to two Darke County natives that have been honored by their respective college at The Ohio State University as "Top 20 Seniors".
The two Darke County natives are Justin Rismiller, native of Rossburg and Maria Goubeaux, native of Versailles.
Both images can be made larger by clicking, but to pass along the write up information without making you click....
"Maria Goubeaux, Agricultural and Extension Education, Versailles, Ohio. She plans to teach high school agriculture."
"Justin Rismiller, Agribusiness and Applied Economics, Rossburg, Ohio. He has accepted a position in commodity marketing with Cargill in Sidney, Ohio"
Way to Go Maria and Justin!
Scott '05
The two Darke County natives are Justin Rismiller, native of Rossburg and Maria Goubeaux, native of Versailles.
Both images can be made larger by clicking, but to pass along the write up information without making you click....
"Maria Goubeaux, Agricultural and Extension Education, Versailles, Ohio. She plans to teach high school agriculture."
"Justin Rismiller, Agribusiness and Applied Economics, Rossburg, Ohio. He has accepted a position in commodity marketing with Cargill in Sidney, Ohio"
Way to Go Maria and Justin!
Scott '05
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
The Ohio Union's Photo Gallery from Dr. Gee's visit to Darke County
In case you missed it, there were photographers from the Ohio State University on hand at the Dr. Gee visit to KitchenAid. The Ohio Union website has uploaded all photos from this event which I have linked below:
A Link to the Ohio Union Photo Gallery from Dr. Gee's Visit to Darke County
In news that might make Buckeyes and fans sick, it was overlooked by most in attendance that half of these photos were being taken by none other than Star Wide Receiver DeVier Posey, who maintained such a low profile that only few in attendance knew it was him. Thanks a lot, Eric for not telling me that at the time! :)
Scott '05
A Link to the Ohio Union Photo Gallery from Dr. Gee's Visit to Darke County
In news that might make Buckeyes and fans sick, it was overlooked by most in attendance that half of these photos were being taken by none other than Star Wide Receiver DeVier Posey, who maintained such a low profile that only few in attendance knew it was him. Thanks a lot, Eric for not telling me that at the time! :)
Scott '05
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