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Cleveland Browns (Factory of Sadness)
- By ScriptOhio
- Professional Football
- 9053 Replies
Just sayin': There will at least be a lot of Boos,
Browns' Watson calls fans' boos 'personal,' not based on play
In his first home game since tearing his right Achilles tendon in October 2024, Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was met with loud boos, a reaction he said was "disrespectful."In four second-half drives, Watson completed 5 of 12 passes for 35 yards and one interception in the Browns' 31-7 preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. The seats at Huntington Bank Field were half full, but the boos were pronounced when Watson took the field at the beginning of the second half and as he struggled.
"I think the whole world knows it has nothing to do about the performance," Watson said. "It's a little bit [more] personal than that. So, I think it's a disrespectful thing. So yeah, I mean, I'm going to keep whatever I feel with me and my family internally on how I feel about that. And yeah, just move on."
Watson has been a polarizing figure in Cleveland since the Browns traded three first-round picks to the Houston Texans in March 2022 and gave him a fully guaranteed five-year, $230 million contract in the aftermath of more than two dozen women accusing him of sexual assault and inappropriate conduct during massage sessions.
Two Texas grand juries declined to pursue criminal charges against Watson a week before his trade to Cleveland, but he served an 11-game suspension to begin his tenure with the Browns. He also paid a $5 million fine and completed a treatment program after the NFL and the NFL Players Association reached a settlement in August 2022 on his disciplinary matter.
Since joining the Browns, Watson has failed to recapture the Pro Bowl form he showcased in Houston, posting a 33.1 Total QBR that would rank last if he had enough starts to qualify. The suspension and injuries have limited him to just 19 games.
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"I feel like I get more love in road games than I do home games," Watson said. "So if it is my spot ... maybe it's 17 away games then. I don't know."
Re: a 33.1 Total QBR that would rank last if he had enough starts to qualify.
Even the asshole from scUM had a better QB rating (i,e. 35.6).....
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QB1 Will Howard (National Champion, Pittsburgh Steelers)
- By Jaxbuck
- Buckeye Alumni
- 814 Replies
Steelers To Keep QBs Will Howard, Drew Allar On 53-Man Roster
The Steelers are planning to keep Will Howard and Drew Allar on their 53-man roster. They will likely carry four QBs into the regular season.
www.profootballrumors.com
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RB Legend Bey (Official Thread)
- By RB07OSU
- Buckeye Football
- 239 Replies
This video has me rolling every time I watch it, hilarious premise.
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Name a Major School Where......
- By ScriptOhio
- Buckeye Basketball
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Name a Major School Where...... the women's basketball coach currently makes more money than the men's basketball football coach:
UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma earns an annual salary of approximately $3.54 million under his five-year contract extension, which runs through April 2029 for a total value of $18.7 million
UConn head football coach Jason Candle makes $2.515 million per year under a six-year, $15 million contract that runs through December 2031. His annual compensation consists of a $400,000 base salary and $2.115 million in supplemental income.
www.cbssports.com
Since taking over in 1985, Auriemma has led UConn to 12 national titles. His methods for getting the most out of his players might be controversial, but the results speak for themselves. This three-part series shares more about his relationship with former stars and what it really takes to become a dynasty.
Clips of Bueckers and teammate Azzi Fudd confirming their romantic relationship in the documentary went viral earlier this week, but there is a lot more worth discussing. Here are some of the major takeaways:
"That was just everything that we had been through up until that point, just the emotions of it and just everything coming together," Bueckers said. "The times where we hated each other, where we loved each other. Everything that me and coach had been through to that point, it was just embodied in that hug."
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After Bueckers' historic freshman season, she faced one of her toughest mental challenges ever when she tore her ACL in 2022. She was having panic attacks at night and couldn't help but wonder, "What if I never come back the same?" Things did not get much easier once she got back on the court.
Auriemma wanted Bueckers to be a more assertive leader and pushed her especially hard during the 2024-25 season, her last year at UConn. This created a lot of tension between them and at one point they didn't talk to each other for weeks. Bueckers said she was "just showing up to practice and existing."
"She had said to me, 'I came back for my fifth year because I thought we're gonna have things figured out and it was going to be fun,'" Fudd said. "She basically said it's the exact opposite of that."
Auriemma said the need for stronger leadership showed up even more in a game against Tennessee. The players themselves knew something had to change as even then-sophomore KK Arnold said, "Everybody's head was everywhere, kind of like not knowing where to go." The Lady Vols had not beaten UConn since 2007, but their drought was over when they bested the Huskies on Feb. 6, 2025.
"That was the hardest loss, I think, in quite some time," Auriemma said. "Bottom line is, Paige needed to change.... So I took a risk and I said, 'She is either gonna quit or she's gonna change.' So I tried to hurt her like losing hurts."
The next film session, Auriemma was tougher on Bueckers than ever before and questioned why her teammates should follow her. She said it was tough to understand it at first, but when it finally clicked, she called a players-only meeting to let her teammates know she was going to be more assertive and start holding everyone accountable.
The turning point of the season happened later that month when the Huskies blew out South Carolina 87-58 and snapped the Gamecocks' 71-home game winning streak. UConn didn't lose a single game after that and eventually beat South Carolina again in the NCAA Tournament championship game. Bueckers was able to walk away as a national champion with a whole different outlook on life.
"Coach has a very unique way of getting the best out of his players," she said. "And at times it was difficult being able to handle that burden, but to be in that moment, it all paid off on the biggest stage. I think that just completely changed my life."
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Just sayin': Interesting article, apparently he has a very unique; but very effective coaching style.
UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma earns an annual salary of approximately $3.54 million under his five-year contract extension, which runs through April 2029 for a total value of $18.7 million
UConn head football coach Jason Candle makes $2.515 million per year under a six-year, $15 million contract that runs through December 2031. His annual compensation consists of a $400,000 base salary and $2.115 million in supplemental income.
Why Paige Bueckers and Geno Auriemma didn't speak for two weeks during UConn's 2025 championship run
'I tried to hurt her like losing hurts,' the UConn coach said in a revealing new documentary about the dynasty
www.cbssports.com
Why Paige Bueckers and Geno Auriemma didn't speak for two weeks during UConn's 2025 championship run
'I tried to hurt her like losing hurts,' the UConn coach said in a revealing new documentary about the dynasty
From the early days of Geno Auriemma's attempts to put UConn on the map to how much a hug from Auriemma meant to Paige Bueckers after winning a national championship, the new Apple TV documentary "The Dynasty: UConn Huskies" shares insight on the most successful program in college basketball history.Since taking over in 1985, Auriemma has led UConn to 12 national titles. His methods for getting the most out of his players might be controversial, but the results speak for themselves. This three-part series shares more about his relationship with former stars and what it really takes to become a dynasty.
Clips of Bueckers and teammate Azzi Fudd confirming their romantic relationship in the documentary went viral earlier this week, but there is a lot more worth discussing. Here are some of the major takeaways:
Auriemma and Bueckers didn't speak for weeks
The emotional hug between Auriemma and Bueckers toward the end of the 2025 national championship game only lasted a few seconds, but it meant more than we could have imagined."That was just everything that we had been through up until that point, just the emotions of it and just everything coming together," Bueckers said. "The times where we hated each other, where we loved each other. Everything that me and coach had been through to that point, it was just embodied in that hug."
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After Bueckers' historic freshman season, she faced one of her toughest mental challenges ever when she tore her ACL in 2022. She was having panic attacks at night and couldn't help but wonder, "What if I never come back the same?" Things did not get much easier once she got back on the court.
Auriemma wanted Bueckers to be a more assertive leader and pushed her especially hard during the 2024-25 season, her last year at UConn. This created a lot of tension between them and at one point they didn't talk to each other for weeks. Bueckers said she was "just showing up to practice and existing."
"She had said to me, 'I came back for my fifth year because I thought we're gonna have things figured out and it was going to be fun,'" Fudd said. "She basically said it's the exact opposite of that."
Auriemma said the need for stronger leadership showed up even more in a game against Tennessee. The players themselves knew something had to change as even then-sophomore KK Arnold said, "Everybody's head was everywhere, kind of like not knowing where to go." The Lady Vols had not beaten UConn since 2007, but their drought was over when they bested the Huskies on Feb. 6, 2025.
"That was the hardest loss, I think, in quite some time," Auriemma said. "Bottom line is, Paige needed to change.... So I took a risk and I said, 'She is either gonna quit or she's gonna change.' So I tried to hurt her like losing hurts."
The next film session, Auriemma was tougher on Bueckers than ever before and questioned why her teammates should follow her. She said it was tough to understand it at first, but when it finally clicked, she called a players-only meeting to let her teammates know she was going to be more assertive and start holding everyone accountable.
The turning point of the season happened later that month when the Huskies blew out South Carolina 87-58 and snapped the Gamecocks' 71-home game winning streak. UConn didn't lose a single game after that and eventually beat South Carolina again in the NCAA Tournament championship game. Bueckers was able to walk away as a national champion with a whole different outlook on life.
"Coach has a very unique way of getting the best out of his players," she said. "And at times it was difficult being able to handle that burden, but to be in that moment, it all paid off on the biggest stage. I think that just completely changed my life."
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Just sayin': Interesting article, apparently he has a very unique; but very effective coaching style.
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WR Quincy Porter (transfer to Notre Dame)
- By ScriptOhio
- Buckeye Alumni
- 143 Replies
Ohio State transfer now at another national championship contender is already off to an unfortunate start for 2026 season
Former Ohio State wideout Quincy Porter looks to be starting the 2026 season on the shelf at his new home.
atozsports.com
Ohio State transfer now at another national championship contender is already off to an unfortunate start for 2026 season
Former Ohio State wideout Quincy Porter looks to be starting the 2026 season on the shelf at his new home.Quincy Porter, who transferred to Notre Dame after just one season in Columbus, underwent a minor procedure that will keep him sidelined for at least a couple more weeks as the Fighting Irish prepare for the 2026 season. Notre Dame head coach addressed the news on Friday with an interesting comment.
Marcus Freeman provides update on Porter’s status
“He’s still a couple of weeks out,” Freeman said, via Blue and Gold. “He’s getting better. We had a minor procedure today to get him a little bit quicker, to hopefully being able to help us. He’s still got a little bit of time to be in a position where we feel like he can help this team.“But it will happen. It’s going to happen here soon. I just don’t know when it’s going to be.”
Based on Freeman’s comments, Porter could potentially miss the first game or two for Notre Dame, and the inability to go through a normal training camp only compounds the setback. For a player who transferred in hopes of finding a clearer path to playing time, missing multiple weeks only broadens the chance of him falling further down the depth chart.
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