It will be interesting to follow going forward with Cig, is how his demeanor will work with a high profile player. Fans like to laugh at his gruff, ornery attitude, but will a former 5star fall in line or will they butt heads. Cig isn't used to recruiting at a high level at the HS level, and this is the highest rated recruit in IU's history.

NJ-Buckeye said:

your timing sucks.. if you waited you could have answered the question of the ages.. does a bear shit in the woods?

pretty sure I woulda set world records in the 40.. or learned to fly

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Just sayin': Not always, sometimes they shit inside the shopping mall.

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US Recues Beluga Whales Stranded In Canada.....

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Dozens of beluga whales facing euthanasia at abandoned Canadian amusement park to be relocated to US aquariums​

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Earlier this year, Marineland threatened to euthanize the whales unless the Canadian government could provide more funding for their care.

Dozens of beluga whales that were stranded for weeks at a closed Canadian amusement park will get a new life in the U.S. after American officials approved an international rescue plan to move the marine mammals to aquariums around the country.

The whales were left stranded at Marineland, an aquatic park in Niagara Falls, Ontario, for years after it closed to the public in 2024. Marineland continued to care for the whales at the park while trying to sell them.

Earlier this year, according to reporting by People, Marineland threatened to euthanize the whales unless the Canadian government could provide more funding for their care.
In response, supporters and animal rights activists have been calling on other aquariums to take in the whales. The Canadian Broadcasting

Corporation reported Thursday that a deal had been reached with the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for an emergency rescue.

Under the plan, NOAA will help coordinate the transportation of the whales to aquariums in the U.S. that are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

In a statement to CBC, Marineland officials said they welcome the relocation plans.

"We recognize we can no longer provide the long-term care these animals require, and we believe this rescue. . .is in the whales' best interest," Marineland officials said.

Under the plan, 28 of the 30 whales will be split among four U.S. facilities. Officials said 13 would go to SeaWorld San Antonio, three would go to SeaWorld San Diego, 10 would go to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and two would go to the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta.

The remaining whales would be relocated to Oceanogràfic València in Spain pending final permits.

Although the relocation has been finalized, it isn't something that can happen overnight. Beluga whales, although smaller than many of their family members, can reach up to 16 feet long and weigh up to 3,500 pounds. Moving even one, along with the water required to keep it safe and comfortable, is a massive task. Multiplying that by 28 is a significant undertaking for American conservationists.

“This rescue effort will take several weeks to mobilize and complete, and the comfort and safety of the whales remains of the utmost importance,” a representative of the participating aquariums said in a statement to People.
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Bestbuck36 said:

Well if Elly stays on fire the entire time the Reds might be .500 for the second half which would be mildly entertaining at least.

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Just need it for 49 more days

Herb Kirkstreit said:

Found @Thump 's twitter handle.

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Spatter patterns and radius.

Bragger.

Imagine that.

Burn it to the GD ground already!

Damn that's got serious potential

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buckeyemania11 said:

The more stuff that leaks out the more likely we end up getting to the point that the characters involved in all of this start really throwing eachother under the bus.

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Better be a big ass bus.

Snyder pins Sadulaev in RAF! I had it on record but a hell of a match for Kyle to get his revenge on the world's (former) best. He earned it big time.

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THiS!
This isn’t pre-emptive sour grapes over DGG, but imho, May committing is bigger. Winning NC and Conference titles comes down to the trenches. Big, athletic DL is what led the SEC’s dominance. 10yrs ago this kid doesn’t make it out of Alabama, and if he did it’d be right to Louisiana.

So, matchup-wise we get the soulless machine that is Spain vs. the “bring tacks to the wrestling match”, wildcard, cardiac Argentina team.

I think the boring suffocating defensive team that simply burns clock by possessing the ball wins. But…Messi.

No dog in the fight. Just hope it caps off a very entertaining 6 weeks.

NJ-Buckeye said:

Our perv brains immediately think super hot 22 yr old naked behind the wheel but much more likely reality is a 260 lb load with skin tags, missing teeth and unshowered all week

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Yep. My perv brain stopped at “Mississippi woman”

Dakota is a class act. I hope he is madly successful.

Buckeneye said:

Day 2. Isn't as bad a yesterday. I can see the breakwall and the edge of the shore. Breeze has picked up and it's pushing everything southwest quickly.

That said, my throat and nose are fucked. So either I have small cold and this is a red herring, or it hit me WAY worse than 3 years ago.

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Feels worse this time too. It smells like being in a plastic injection molding factory. Last time it just smelled a bit like burning wood, but nothing as strong as this time round.

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They ate the kind of dinner “that sticks to your ribs”

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Funny because Lathan Ransom sauced Dylan Sampson’s ribs and he said “No Mas”

3 keys for Ohio State to get back to a national championship game after a disappointing 2025​

The Buckeyes will look to return to their 2024 postseason form this fall, and they have the roster to do it — if a few things go their way.
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A second weapon must emerge alongside Jeremiah Smith

Everyone knows Jeremiah Smith is the most talented player in college football. That’s not a secret, and neither is the fact that the team plays its best when opposing defenses can’t devote all their attention to stopping him. With Carnell Tate gone, Ohio State needs someone to step up and become the next dynamic sidekick for Smith.

The candidates are there. Chris Henry Jr., Brock Boyd, Devin McCuinn, and Brandon Inniss all have the opportunity to seize that role. If one of them emerges as a legitimate threat, it opens up the entire offense and makes Smith even more dangerous. Without that complementary piece, I find it hard to believe Ohio State can win it all. Defenses will continue to bracket Smith and force Julian Sayin to find alternative options under pressure.

Arthur Smith must commit to the run game​

This might be the most important offensive adjustment Ohio State can make. Last year, under Brian Hartline, the Buckeyes abandoned the run game in critical moments, and it cost them in losses to Indiana and Miami. Bo Jackson has the potential to be the best running back in the country. But he needs to be given a bigger workload.

With Hartline gone and Arthur Smith now calling plays, there’s reason for optimism. Smith has a well-documented history of leaning into the ground game throughout his coaching career. If he brings that same philosophy to Columbus, Ohio State’s offense should be significantly more balanced.

The ripple effect matters here, too. A stronger run game takes pressure off Sayin, who struggled when opposing defenses sent pressure after him. When teams couldn’t respect the run, Sayin was forced into uncomfortable situations. A commitment to balance fixes that.

Matt Patricia needs to unleash the 2025 recruiting class​

Ohio State lost significant defensive talent to the NFL this offseason, with Sonny Styles, Caleb Downs, Arvell Reese, and Kayden McDonald all getting drafted. The Buckeyes’ ability to reload rather than rebuild will determine whether their defense remains among the best in the country.

The 2025 recruiting class has the names to make it happen. Zion Grady, Riley Pettijohn, T.J. Alford, and Devin Sanchez all have the talent to become the next great Ohio State defender. If Matt Patricia can develop even one of these players into a dominant force at their position, the defense should continue to operate as a top unit in college football.

Winning another national championship in 2026 is absolutely accomplishable. But they’ll need to address these issues to make it happen.

He's going to decide next week if he is going to sign the extension through 2030 or not. I'm hoping so

I think we're younger than last year? I remember a concerted effort to get more experienced. I guess when you lose a ton of experience you get younger. Let's hope these pups all bite!

Brenda Fricker who I always remember playing the role of Mike Meyer's mother in So I married an Axe Murderer