COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 15:  at Ohio Stadium on September 15, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio.  (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Thoma’s Coffin Corner – Cal Special Teams

On September 19, 2012 by Jon Thoma

  (Ed. Note: Jon typed this on his iPhone, so be gentle. Pray for his computer’s recovery. Jon’s dedication to deliver his special teams analysis article from last weekend’s game against California prompted...

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Hello, world – the Urban Era is upon you

On September 6, 2012 by Jon Thoma

Former Ohio State Buckeye Jon Thoma is excited that the season is finally here - and, like the rest of us, wants to punch Mark May in the face.

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Special Teams Breakdown – Ohio State v Miami (OH)

On September 4, 2012 by Jon Thoma

Former Ohio State punter Jon Thoma breaks down the Buckeyes' special teams performance from Saturday.

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Inside Fall Camp – Part 2

On August 23, 2012 by Jon Thoma

Many laughs, tears and inspirational moments were shared by all in senior speeches, and we really got to know who each man was.

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Inside Fall Camp – Part 1

On August 16, 2012 by Jon Thoma

  Every August, the 105 young men who have the privilege of representing the Ohio State University on the football field gather in Columbus. For three weeks, they will be shut out from...

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Sitting, Waiting, Walking

On August 2, 2012 by Jon Thoma

  Football Saturday in Columbus. What a beautiful thing. The mass pilgrimage to Ohio’s capitol eight times every autumn is a daylong celebration of state pride and America’s sport. For the fans it...

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Happy Valley from a Player’s Point of View

On July 26, 2012 by Jon Thoma

  This week we have witnessed happenings in sports as we never have before, and hopefully never will again.  The situation at Penn State is a non-sports tragedy that happened to occur within...

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A Game-Winner for the History Books

On July 19, 2012 by Jon Thoma

  It is overtime. Iowa game, 2009. Like Michael Jackson famously said, This is It. Coach Jim Tressel has seemingly called off his dogs. The defense did its job, and now he is...

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Lessons from the Winners Manual: Handling Adversity/Success

On July 12, 2012 by Jon Thoma

  As a player on a Jim Tressel led football team, we were constantly learning.  There were endless handouts, slides on the projector, and even full book reports.  It was as if we...

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Thoma’s Coffin Corner | Independence

On July 5, 2012 by Jon Thoma

  I grew up in a modest, middle-class neighborhood in a suburban, Midwest college town.  From barefoot barbeques in the summer, to football dominated autumn Saturdays, I grew up in an amazing place....

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Thoma’s Coffin Corner – TresselBall Punter

On June 28, 2012 by Jon Thoma

  I don’t always play football, but when I do, I am the punter. The punt.  The most important play in football. Seems laughable to most. Coach Jim Tressel never laughed when he said...

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