Comments on: Drive-Thru: Ohio State’s First Trip To Penn State

By: Bob Hyatt

Bob Hyatt — Wed, 11 May 2011 02:18:56 +0000

Fred, I really wish every potential athlete Ohio State recruited had the experience I had growing up in a close nit community and from a family like mine that instilled values. In a way, I felt the weight of our community on my shoulders. When the whole walk on experience seemed hopeless, I drew on those memories of all you guys and worked a little harder. Thanks for the kind words.

On another note, you know I have 5 rings and two pairs of gold pants. I have never once considered selling them and still dont have any tatoos. Boy, how times have changed.

By: Fred Hazlett

Fred Hazlett — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 01:52:47 +0000

As a fourth grader(Bob’s senior year in high school) growing up in the same small town as Bob Hyatt, and actually having the pleasure of knowing the entire family very very well, I will say only one thing. He was my hero!! I have vivid memories of playing all the sports at their house with Bob and his brothers. Plenty of others wanted his attention but be would always find time for a pick-up game with us. Bob, if you get a chance to read this, you still hold the record for the longest basketball shot ever made in my parents driveway….from the road! I hope this brings a smile to your face and please know your time spent with us was memorable.

By: Bob Hyatt

Bob Hyatt — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 04:01:16 +0000

The honor was mine Tim. We players always appreciated the band and the never-say-die support you folks gave us. My experience at Ohio State was truly a blessing. From the time I was 5 years old, I dreamed of playing for Woody and the Buckeyes. How fortunate am I to have lived my dream and recieve an education at the same time? I spent 4 straight years every day with a football coaching legend, even though I was far from the heralded athletics we had on those teams. As a footnote, I spent my entire freshman season (1973) running scout team against the #1 defense in the country. My bruises had bruises. At the end of that fall quarter, Woody gave me a full athletic scholarship. I am forever grateful. One more thing–Joe Paterno came into our lockerroom after the game and he and Woody had gracious words for each other. Joe also shook my hand.

By: Timothy F. O'Connor

Timothy F. O'Connor — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:36:30 +0000

Ran into Bob Hyatt last night in a rest. in Champaing Illinois. What a fine man. As a fellow buckeye and former member of The Ohio State University Marching Band I appriciate his humblness, his humility and most importanly his legacy of walking on at The Ohio State University.
What a pleasant one in a million surprise. There is nothing like the loyalty of Buckeye fans!

“how firm thy friendship, O-HI-O

By: Vico

Vico — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:07:38 +0000

Thanks Matt, but Pat Forde is a poser. I’ve been trying to get Baschnagel’s attention for over a year now.

That said, Baschnagel works for North American Corp. in Glenview IL (says Wikipedia) and I believe he has a son enrolled at Ohio State.

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:47:34 +0000

Pat Forde put out an APB for he whom we wish we were:

Putting out an APB for …
… Former Ohio State wingback Brian Baschnagel (38), who blazed a trail from western Pennsylvania to Columbus more than 35 years before Terrelle Pryor. If anyone has information on the whereabouts of a man who shared the same backfield with Archie Griffin, Pete Johnson and Cornelius Green, please apprise The Dash.

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:41:22 +0000

Had Rod Gerald started to use cocaine at this point in his career? I can’t remember if that started before or after Art came to town, but if memory serves it happened first at the Michigan game in one of his years at QB, before he was moved to WR.

By: Vico

Vico — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:12:10 +0000

It’s okay, Matt. We all fall short of the glory of Brian Baschnagel.

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:04:17 +0000

…it’s true, I do wish i was Brian Baschnagel. Sadness.

By: ReadingRambler

ReadingRambler — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:13:32 +0000

As a Penn State fan who finds it impossible to find any highlights from PSU games from the ’70s, I’ll thank you for posting this even though it was a loss.

Sadly, I’m guessing you won’t be posting any highlights from the 1994 Ohio State-Penn State game.