
Apr 29 - By Barry Wilner, AP Football Writer
Troy Smith is taking his Heisman Trophy to Baltimore. Randy Moss is bringing his sinking reputation to New England. The second day of the NFL draft hardly was without big names and drama.

Jan 30 - By Tom Withers, AP Sports Writer
Usually the one avoiding pressure, Troy Smith is putting the heat on the Cleveland Browns.

Jan 27 - By Jay Reeves, Associated Press Writer
This time, Troy Smith was smiling after the game. The Ohio State star outplayed Florida's Chris Leak in a rematch of quarterbacks from the national championship game, leading the North to three scores and a 27-0 win over the South in the Senior Bowl on Saturday.

Jan 8 - By Tim Dahlberg, AP Boxing Writer
They were sprinkled among the fans in the Troy Smith and Ted Ginn Jr. jerseys, dressed as nattily as their favorite coach in scarlet-and-gray sweater vests and matching Jim Tressel glasses.

Jan 8 - By Ben Walker, AP Baseball Writer
Florida embarrassed Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith and No. 1 Ohio State 41-14 on Monday night to run away with the college football national championship.

Jan 8 - By Andrew Bagnato, AP College Football Writer
Florida embarrassed Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith and No. 1 Ohio State 41-14 on Monday night to run away with the college football national championship.

Dec 11 - By Rusty Miller, AP Sports Writer
Moments after receiving the Heisman Trophy, Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith had a few words for youngsters who want to follow in his footsteps.

Dec 9 - By Ralph D. Russo, AP College Football Writer
Winning the Heisman Trophy was easy. The hard part for Troy Smith was staying composed.

Dec 7 - By Associated Press
Brady Quinn took this round from Troy Smith. The Notre Dame quarterback won the Maxwell Award as the player of the year Thursday night, beating out Ohio State's Smith, the Heisman Trophy favorite.

Dec 6 - By Associated Press
Troy Smith booked his trip to the Heisman Trophy ceremony before the invitations went out. Why wait? Smith, the heavy favorite to win college football's most prestigious award, was selected as a Heisman finalist Wednesday, along with Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn and Arkansas running back Darren McFadden.

Nov 11 - By Andrew Seligman, AP Sports Writer
The Ohio State Buckeyes made quick work of Northwestern, and now it's finally time to turn their attention to Michigan. "It's the biggest rivalry in college football," running back Antonio Pittman said after the top-ranked Buckeyes routed Northwestern 54-10 on Saturday. "And it's been talked about for the last six weeks."

Oct 14 - By Tim Martin, Associated Press Writer
Top-ranked Ohio State has Heisman Trophy contender Troy Smith, the explosive Ted Ginn Jr. and a potent running game.

Oct 7 - By Rusty Miller, AP Sports Writer
For Troy Smith and Ted Ginn Jr., it was just like those autumn days in middle school when they used to play catch at the park.
Sep 30 - By Luke Meredith, AP Sports Writer
Troy Smith believes to be the best you have to believe you're the best. The way Ohio State has manhandled the competition so far, there's every reason for the Buckeyes to think they're unbeatable.

Sep 15 - By Rusty Miller, AP Sports Writer
Coming off a big win at Texas and with a week to go before the Big Ten opener, top-ranked Ohio State played like a team that knew eventually something good was bound to happen. That patience paid off in the second half as the Buckeyes rode a big game by the defense and two touchdown passes from Troy Smith to Ted Ginn Jr. to beat Cincinnati 37-7 on Saturday.

Sep 9 - By Associated Press
Before the Longhorn band played a somber "Eyes of Texas," Ohio State offensive lineman Kirk Barton ran to the sliver of the stadium filled with Buckeyes fans and flashed the Hook 'em Horns sign with both hands aimed down.

Sep 2 - By Rusty Miller, AP Sports Writer
Top-ranked Ohio State showed off its speed against overmatched Northern Illinois on Saturday. It's not likely the Buckeyes will have such an easy time outrunning their next opponent.

Aug 24 - By Rusty Miller, AP Sports Writer
Two years ago, Troy Smith was a sub hoping to get into a game. A year ago, he was a starter held out of the lineup because he took money from a booster.