Joe Nugent

Columbus

Sports Director at WCMH-TV (Columbus, OH)

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Articles

Five Scioto caddies earn Evans Scholarships

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Joe Nugent

UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) — The golf season has barely begun and it is already a special year for a group of high school caddies at Scioto Country Club. For the first time in Scioto’s long history, five caddies in one year have earned an Evans Scholarship. The program provides full, four-year tuition and housing college scholarships. AdvertisementThe five at Scioto are part of almost 30 in Ohio who earned scholarships; nationally, 340 were awarded for the 2024-25 academic year.
Purdue transfer adds to Ohio State tight end group

3 weeks ago | nbc4i.com | Joe Nugent

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio State’s new tight end, who only arrived a couple months ago, says it feels like home. Max Klare transferred in from Purdue and he’s no stranger to football in Ohio as a graduate of St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati. Klare brings a different skill set to Buckeyes, Tight Ends Coach Keenan Bailey said. “He showed some things on film that might complement what we already have in the room and really make us a pretty whole unit,” Bailey said.
Purdue transfer adds to Ohio State tight end group

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Joe Nugent

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio State’s new tight end, who only arrived a couple months ago, says it feels like home. Max Klare transferred in from Purdue and he’s no stranger to football in Ohio as a graduate of St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati. AdvertisementKlare brings a different skill set to Buckeyes, Tight Ends Coach Keenan Bailey said. “He showed some things on film that might complement what we already have in the room and really make us a pretty whole unit,” Bailey said.
Ohio State’s three-way starting quarterback contest

1 month ago | nbc4i.com | Joe Nugent

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — It is an open competition as Ohio State works its way toward selecting a starting quarterback, and that decision will come down the road. Quarterbacks coach Billy Fessler said the priority right now is daily improvement, it’s not about finding a starting quarterback. All three players are very talented: Julian Sayin and Tavien St. Clair are five-star recruits and Lincoln Keinholz is a four-star recruit.
Ohio falls in MAC tournament quarterfinals to Toledo 90-85 in overtime

1 month ago | nbc4i.com | Joe Nugent

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WCMH) – It went the distance at Rocket Arena in Cleveland against the Toledo Rockets as the Ohio Bobcats lost in overtime 90-85 in the MAC Tournament quarterfinals. It was a game that almost did not go to overtime. The Bobcats had a 76-75 lead with four seconds to go. Toledo had to go the length of the court in four seconds and amongst the chaos, Ohio’s Shereef Mitchell fouled Toledo’s Sonny Wilson, sending him to the free throw line for two shots.
Ohio falls in MAC tournament quarterfinals to Toledo 90-85 in overtime

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Joe Nugent

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WCMH) – It went the distance at Rocket Arena in Cleveland against the Toledo Rockets as the Ohio Bobcats lost in overtime 90-85 in the MAC Tournament quarterfinals. It was a game that almost did not go to overtime. The Bobcats had a 76-75 lead with four seconds to go. Toledo had to go the length of the court in four seconds and amongst the chaos, Ohio’s Shereef Mitchell fouled Toledo’s Sonny Wilson, sending him to the free throw line for two shots.
Trio of brothers leading Westerville North to state semis

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Joe Nugent

WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — Westerville North is one of the top high school boys basketball teams in the state, on a historic run to the state semifinals following Saturday’s 79-50 win against Big Walnut. Westerville North last made it to states in the mid 90s, and at the time, they actually reached the state semis three straight years. This team is led by three brothers, three players who have grown up together. All three start and two of the three lead the team in points.
Ohio State gains another punter from Down Under

Sep 11, 2024 | nbc4i.com | Joe Nugent

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Although there is no game for Ohio State this week, the team is still practicing, including starting punter Joe McGuire, who had an interesting path to get here. At the start of the offseason, McGuire was the only punter on the roster, but a week before the season started it seemed as if a new Buckeye might win the starting spot. However, McGuire finished camp strong, cementing himself as a new starter.
Ohio State gains another punter from Down Under

Sep 11, 2024 | sports.yahoo.com | Joe Nugent

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Although there is no game for Ohio State this week, the team is still practicing, including starting punter Joe McGuire, who had an interesting path to get here. At the start of the offseason, McGuire was the only punter on the roster, but a week before the season started it seemed as if a new Buckeye might win the starting spot. However, McGuire finished camp strong, cementing himself as a new starter.
Ohio State football set to use new sideline technology

Aug 28, 2024 | nbc4i.com | Joe Nugent

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — There’s much to look forward to in this season of Ohio State football, including new players, coaches and even technology. Helmet communication is part of the new technology being introduced to college football. With this being its first year, there’s potential for complications. Since the feed could go down at any time, the Buckeyes will be ready for all scenarios. Also on the sideline and in the coaches box, teams will be able to use iPads to instantly review game video.