The Ohio State Buckeyes and head basketball coach Thad Matta have officially agreed to a long term contract. Matta and the Buckeyes are expected to be very successful this year. This freshman class is one of the best in the country.

Coach Matta has a passion to win and continues to convince top recruits that the Ohio State basketball program is on the rise. The incoming class for next year is ranked in the top 5, with a couple top players still not committed. This extension is something AD Gene Smith felt was critical for the stability and growth of this program.

Cleveland Browns tight end Kellen Winslow has told the world that he wants to be the best in the NFL at his position. He even went as far as saying he is “the best” tight end in football this year. The media has turned these comments into a three ring circus.

I believe Winslow is a confident not cocky player. He hasn’t questioned the opponent’s talent; he is just talking proudly about himself. The Browns are losing on a regular basis; this type of passion may put a much needed charge into this offense.

The Ohio State Buckeye defense has been playing better than most people expected this year. The Buckeyes have one of the best offenses in the country, and were suppose to rely on Troy Smith and Ted Ginn Jr. to carry the team through this season. After 9 games, the statistics rank this defense with some of the best ever to play at the horseshoe.

Ohio State offensive guard T. J. Downing was quoted as saying this defense deserves comparison to last year’s defense, which saw 6 players drafted into the NFL. I believe this defense is young and talented, but last years defense had more stars. The NFL should be watching this group closely, as you will see many of these Buckeyes playing on Sundays in a couple years.