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Name, Image, & Likeness (NIL) at tOSU
- By jwinslow
- Buckeye Football
- 1062 Replies
If an ai podcast could take written form, it would look like this, and still inexplicably get traction.
Just a really interesting article (however, I wonder just how factual it really is):
Ohio State, Oregon, USC, and Michigan are at the center of college sports' most important NIL decision ever
The Ohio State Buckeyes were one of several teams mentioned while Ross Dellenger discussed an imminent landmark NIL decision.scarletandgame.com
The Ohio State Buckeyes are among the financially well-endowed teams that the College Sports Commission is trying to limit NIL spending for. While explaining the looming potential split between the SEC and Big Ten from the federal government's new enforcement arm, Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger mentioned Ohio State alongside the Oregon Ducks, USC Trojans, and TTUN as teams that could be the most affected.
These programs, plus various SEC juggernauts, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the Texas Tech Red Raiders, the Miami Hurricanes, and others, have money that doesn't come from institutional rev-share pools but instead from third-party NIL deals that secure millions for top recruits.
"As the NCAA’s seven-year congressional lobbying effort reaches its climax — a vote on legislation is scheduled for this week in the House with momentum building for a bipartisan bill in the Senate, too — college sports is on the brink of more revolutionary decisions," Dellenger prefaced before saying, "At the center of it all is the landmark, multi-billion dollar legal settlement of three antitrust cases (House) that, while moving the enterprise into the age of direct athlete compensation, has failed to deliver the stability that many leaders sought — and now it poses a risk to roster stability.
"The new enforcement entity’s scrutiny of third-party NIL deals from the biggest above-the-cap spenders — many of them here (Ohio State, Oregon, USC, Michigan, etc.) — threatens to cripple the league’s wealthy behemoths by putting at risk tens of millions of dollars they guaranteed to their players."
The Ohio State University and the sport's biggest brands have too much power for the sport to change from being NIL-driven
The current administration may have talked up a big game with NIL reform, but like many other aspects of its governance, it probably won't be able to deliver on nearly any proposed promise. That is probably a good thing for College Football, with collective record ratings and revenue soaring, but it's particularly good for schools like the Ohio State University. Not to mention the various millionaire high school kids and their families who are the product of college sports.
OSU has a shady, powerful network behind the scenes that will keep the school competing with the University of Texas year in and year out in revenue, and, ipso facto, recruiting spending. That doesn't appear to be threatened in any way, since the guy at the top, Les Wexner, is connected to the President through nefarious third parties.
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'27 CA SF DeMarcus Henry (Verbal Offer)
- By ScriptOhio
- Basketball Recruiting
- 6 Replies
Ohio State hoops faces arguably its toughest test yet to bring in Chris Henry Jr's brother
While Chris Henry Jr. is cemented as a Buckeye, the Ohio State men's basketball team just learned a formidable opponent is in the way of landing his brother.
scarletandgame.com
Ohio State hoops faces arguably its toughest test yet to bring in Chris Henry Jr's brother
While Chris Henry Jr. is cemented as a Buckeye, the Ohio State men's basketball team just learned a formidable opponent is in the way of landing his brother.early three years ago, five-star wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes. Now, he's officially in Columbus, preparing for his first season with the team.
While he might be cemented as a Buckeye, his brother is not, but DeMarcus Henry isn't a football prospect; he's a five-star basketball recruit, who is the No. 5 small forward and top-15 overall prospect in the class of 2027.
The thing that the two brothers have in common, other than their last names? Ohio State went after both of them.
The Buckeyes are heavily recruiting the younger Henry, working to bring him to Columbus to join his brother within the Ohio State athletic department, but one blue-blood program just added a hurdle in their way: the North Carolina Tar Heels.
UNC Tar Heels join in on DeMarcus Henry recruitment
Over the weekend, Henry announced that the Tar Heels had extended him an offer after his conversation with UNC head coach Michael Malone.The competitive edge that the Buckeyes have? Well, other than his brother already donning an Ohio State uniform, Henry received an offer from OSU and head coach Jake Diebler on May 7, 2025, over a year before the Tar Heels did.
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As one of the top prospects in the upcoming cycle, it should come as no surprise that Henry has received dozens of offers, including a few from the blue bloods in the sport.
Henry has received offers from the Kentucky Wildcats, Arkansas Razorbacks, Louisville Cardinals, and a few other of the dominant teams across the country, as well as one of Ohio State's newest in-conference rivals, the Oregon Ducks.
According to 247Sports, Henry has received 20 official offers, including the most recent one from the Tar Heels, and that number will likely only grow over the next few months.
During his first season of varsity basketball, Henry earned 14.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.5 steals, and 0.6 blocks per game. Since then, his on-court performances have only blossomed.
There is still a lot of time remaining in Henry's recruiting process, but a program like North Carolina jumping on board his recruitment is just another bump in the road for Diebler and the Buckeyes.
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CG John “Juni” Mobley, Jr. (Official Thread)
- By ScriptOhio
- Buckeye Basketball
- 112 Replies
Ohio State basketball announces the return of key player for next season
The Ohio State basketball team will have one of its best players back for next year.
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Ohio State basketball announces the return of John Mobley Jr.
Login to view embedded mediaHaving Mobley back is a massive boost for an Ohio State team that lost a lot of talent at the guard spot. They lost three guards to the portal, which left them desperate for talent. With Mobley returning, the Buckeyes have the best volume 3-point shooter back.
Mobley is able to stretch the defense because of his in-the-gym range. He is someone who can make shots off the dribble, as well as off the catch. That makes him a dangerous player, and the Buckeyes need more dangerous shooters. Bringing Mobley back helps them do just that.
With Mobley back in tow, he will likely start next to transfer guard Justin Pippen. Those two players will lead the backcourt, while freshman Anthony Thompson will be the best player in the frontcourt. Amare Bynum returns at the power forward spot, so the starting lineup is almost set.
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HB Jerry Krall (Rose Bowl Champion, R.I.P.)
- By ScriptOhio
- Buckeye Alumni
- 6 Replies
Interesting article in Land-Grant Holy Land by Jon Johnston:
www.landgrantholyland.com
Keep in mind this was the standard way of doing business with regards to college athletics for decades. Paying players was something that just happened.
This part of college football history has been completely forgotten, and I have to believe that’s with intent. The NCAA purposely has tried to convince us that their entire history has been about amateurism. Part of the video I’m working on will prove that point.
16 Ohio State players were paid to play football in 1949. Eight of them worked for the State Public Works Department.
When you read that statement, is your first thought that they were committing some kind of NCAA violation?
Because if it is, you would be wrong. This is how things worked then.
This was before the NCAA had any sort of real enforcement or really any rules about how to handle players.
I am convinced that we don't know this part of NCAA history because it's pretty much been buried by the idea that amateurism has existed throughout college football history.
Thoughts?
collegefootballhistory.football
I am doing research for a video that is essentially about how we got here.
In other words, how did college football become the mess that it is now with what seems like no rules, no controls, and complete chaos?
Very specifically, I’m researching something called the Sanity Code. The Sanity Code was an attempt by the NCAA to actually enforce rules for the first time regarding how players could be compensated and whether or not they could have scholarships.
I won’t go into detail about that right now. But during the research, I’ve discovered that in 1948-1949, Ohio State had 16 players that had state jobs. In other words, they “worked” for the state of Ohio. They were paid for these jobs because that was a part of doing business back in the day.
This is from an article in “The Capital Times” of Madison, Wisconsin on December 13, 1949.
Jerry Krall, who was Ohio State’s running back, got $115 per month as a tire inspector. At least that’s what his job title was. That is the equivalent of nearly $1,600 per month today. It’s nowhere near What we’re hearing about NIL in today’s market for college football players, but it’s pretty substantial for the time.
Put it this way, in 1949, a plumber, a journeyman plumber, made around $450 for a month. An experienced electrician made less.
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An Ohio State Football Player Got Paid As A “Tire Inspector” in 1949 | Land-Grant Holy Land
16 Ohio State players were paid to play football in 1949. Eight of them worked for the State Public Works Department. When you read that statement, is your first thought that they were committing some kind of NCAA violation? Because if it is, you would be wrong. This is how things worked then...
www.landgrantholyland.com
Keep in mind this was the standard way of doing business with regards to college athletics for decades. Paying players was something that just happened.
This part of college football history has been completely forgotten, and I have to believe that’s with intent. The NCAA purposely has tried to convince us that their entire history has been about amateurism. Part of the video I’m working on will prove that point.
16 Ohio State players were paid to play football in 1949. Eight of them worked for the State Public Works Department.
When you read that statement, is your first thought that they were committing some kind of NCAA violation?
Because if it is, you would be wrong. This is how things worked then.
This was before the NCAA had any sort of real enforcement or really any rules about how to handle players.
I am convinced that we don't know this part of NCAA history because it's pretty much been buried by the idea that amateurism has existed throughout college football history.
Thoughts?
An Ohio State Football Player Got Paid As A "Tire Inspector" in 1949
I am doing research for a video that is essentially about how we got here. In other words, how did college football become the mess that it is now with what seems like no rules, no controls, and complete chaos? Very specifically, I’m researching something called the Sanity Code. The Sanity Code...
collegefootballhistory.football
An Ohio State Football Player Got Paid As A “Tire Inspector” in 1949
I am doing research for a video that is essentially about how we got here.
In other words, how did college football become the mess that it is now with what seems like no rules, no controls, and complete chaos?
Very specifically, I’m researching something called the Sanity Code. The Sanity Code was an attempt by the NCAA to actually enforce rules for the first time regarding how players could be compensated and whether or not they could have scholarships.
I won’t go into detail about that right now. But during the research, I’ve discovered that in 1948-1949, Ohio State had 16 players that had state jobs. In other words, they “worked” for the state of Ohio. They were paid for these jobs because that was a part of doing business back in the day.
This is from an article in “The Capital Times” of Madison, Wisconsin on December 13, 1949.
Jerry Krall, who was Ohio State’s running back, got $115 per month as a tire inspector. At least that’s what his job title was. That is the equivalent of nearly $1,600 per month today. It’s nowhere near What we’re hearing about NIL in today’s market for college football players, but it’s pretty substantial for the time.
Put it this way, in 1949, a plumber, a journeyman plumber, made around $450 for a month. An experienced electrician made less.
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Urban F. Meyer (3x National Champion, CFB HOF)
- By ScriptOhio
- Buckeye Alumni
- 3699 Replies
Report: Urban Meyer loses grievance over firing, saving Jaguars $30M
Former Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer has lost his grievance against the team regarding receiving the balance of the remainder of his contract after his 2021 firing, according to On3.com.
An independent arbiter ruled the Jaguars were able to fire Meyer with cause and would not have to pay him more than $30 million for the final four years of his contract, which he would have been due had the arbiter ruled the Jaguars fired Meyer without cause, per the report.
The Jaguars fired Meyer on Dec. 16, 2021, ending an 11-month tenure that included a 2-11 record, multiple off-field incidences, and kicker Josh Lambo's allegation that Meyer kicked him in the leg while he was stretching in warmups before a practice during the week of the final preseason game.
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