Ohio State Buckeyes - Coach Rohlik - First Year in the Big Ten

[klbaum1077]

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Understandable reaction. But the bigger story is that Friday/Saturday format survived mostly intact, despite all of the dire rumors. Consider the breakdown of the 22 Home Games:

Friday: 9 Games
Saturday: 9 Games
Sunday: 1 or 2 Games
Monday: 1 or 2 Games
Tuesday: 1 Game

Note that the second Michigan game might yet be on Sunday, March 2nd -- which would likely draw just fine. And who knows? Maybe Michigan is the one opponent that will draw well on a weeknight. Guess we'll find out on Monday, December 2nd.

It is too bad that the Home & Home with BG is on a pair of Tuesday nights. But hey, at least BG is still on the schedule. Miami as well. All things considered, the 2013-2014 home schedule is a very nice package.

I am very happy that the schedule worked out the way it did.

[Hockeybuckeye]

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Not gonna hear me complain about 21 out of 34 games being at home!

With so many home games and always eating at them I can't help but wonder what the food will be like. Sodexo is out at OSU and it will be interesting what menu the new company will formulate for us but I would be very surprised if they're less expensive than Sodexo.

[osualum86]

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I'll probably do my usual and make sure I have eaten before I get to the games. That way, all I will have to get is the usual $4 12-oz bottled water.

[osualum86]

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Anyone else watching this Boston vs New York NHL Playoff series? Matt Bartkowski is showing well in the playoffs. I'm happy for him.

[THE OHIO STATE]

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YES , he scored a goal a few games back in the playoffs. I'm happy for him.

[Draighlicht]

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133 days until the Toronto exhibition game.

[osualum86]

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133 days until the Toronto exhibition game.

Love it! Someone is already starting the countdown! 131 days until the Toronto exhibition game!

[GreyGhost]

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No news is good news...Zach Stepan confirmed to Ohio State?

[Draighlicht]

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130

[THE OHIO STATE]

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no news is good news...zach stepan confirmed to ohio state?

thumbs up.

[osualum86]

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I have yet to read or find anything indicating that Zach Stepan is not still committed to tOSU. Cannot wait to see him in Scarlet & Gray!

[GreyGhost]

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I have yet to read or find anything indicating that Zach Stepan is not still committed to tOSU. Cannot wait to see him in Scarlet & Gray!

I'm with ya.... cannot wait for the season to start! Nice schedule that will provide ample opportunity to take some road trips and see our boys on the road!

[osualum86]

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I'm with ya.... cannot wait for the season to start! Nice schedule that will provide ample opportunity to take some road trips and see our boys on the road!

I am stoked about the schedule. I could be wrong on this, but I do not remember ever having a schedule where 21 of the 34 games are at home.

[Draighlicht]

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I am stoked about the schedule. I could be wrong on this, but I do not remember ever having a schedule where 21 of the 34 games are at home.

Just my theory, but I think this team was built in both personnel and schedule for this coming season. I think this season was the goal that Oz and Rohlik were pointing toward from day 1. They played a ton of road games last year and my guess will be that they will play a ton next year in paybacks to Mercyhurst, Niagara, Canisius, etc. I think they have the personnel that they wanted - a few key seniors, a ton of now experienced juniors, some key sophomores and freshmen.

That is why I hate the coaching change so much.....it just makes things much more difficult.

[Draighlicht]

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Stepan to play for Minnesota Mankato per US Hockey Recruiting.