Locksley's uncertain future at Maryland​

Locksley enters the season on one of the Power Four's hottest seats. After three consecutive bowl victories, Maryland has now suffered through back-to-back 4-8 seasons. Last year, a slew of injuries forced the Terps to throw several freshmen into the starting lineup.

"We feel like the tough times are behind us now, as this inexperienced group has gained real experience -- three games where we lost on the last drive while leading in 11 of the 12 games total," Locksley said last month. "When you think about that with a young team, you think finish. That's what we've spent the last six months talking about."

While Locksley has been given some grace for last year's circumstances, patience has run thin at Maryland -- his contract only runs through the 2027 season.

Locksley's future rests largely on the talented young core he convinced the program to retain. Quarterback Malik Washington is the cornerstone of that group after flashing considerable upside as a freshman. Maryland needs him to make a sophomore leap in a revamped offense under coordinator Clint Trickett.

The Terrapins also need immediate growth from several second-year contributors, especially with Mathis lost for the season. Unseasoned players who were afforded developmental snaps last fall must become weekly answers against a punishing Big Ten schedule.

Locksley kept important pieces from leaving, but that won't outweigh another losing record. Maryland's sophomore class represents his best argument for patience. Now it's up to him to prove the program is still moving forward.

Just sayin': The Turtles have a fairly easy schedule in 2026. Locksley sure gets a real break with that schedule.



Maryland should beat Rutgers, UCLA, and Purdue. In addition, if they win the 3 OOC games; that puts them at 6 wins. Maybe they can steal another game for a winning record.

with preseason starting tonight the 1st post has been updated

8-13-2026 update = 73 NFL Buckeyes - 39 starters

Just sayin': Hayden did worse at Colorado (as a Jr & Sr) than he did at Ohio State (as a Fr & Soph). Hopefully he can put up some better numbers at Memphis.

If the Guardians don’t turn it around soon all I’m going to hear about is the Clowns coming season.

And please fire the entire hitting staff.

Mike80 said:

I don't know about anyone else but I'm taking Lincoln 100 times out of 100 over Underwhelming....

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...exactly what I was about to post. Any day. Any time. Against any other team.

buckeyeintn said:

Written by a very underappreciated musician. I like David Allen Coe's version, but I like Steve Goodman's version even better.

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He gave us that and City of New Orleans (I love Arlo's version)...damn right he's underappreciated!

It appears Day made a good choice in picking up Sayin lol

Paint the end zones! Spike the football!

Anyone capable of giving the Springboks a challenge next year, @Steve19, or will it be three in a row?

1926Buckeyes said:

A loss wouldn’t matter. He had the mechanics of a high school junior last year and talking heads were still trying to pencil him in as a first round pick. He’ll still have a strong arm, athleticism, and the name. That’s all they care about.

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The only one willing to speak truth about Starch was Chris Childers, but he followed the same pattern as he did with Ono and the cheaters: speak truth initially but then clam up after the execs send him a strongly worded email to knock it off.

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Somebody get that man... er... robot a UC hat!

Reds moneyball -- put glove only/no-hit players at offensive premium positions.

One Number That Sums Up Every Big Ten Team in 2026​

At least three genuine national title contenders will duke it out for “Midwestern” glory.

If you’re tired of the Big Ten rulling the roost in college football, this will not be the year for you.

The conference features a trio of players in the national championship race—defending champ Indiana, Ohio State and Oregon. Michigan, USC and Washington could all make noise, and write off Iowa at your own risk.

The Buckeyes’ games against the Hoosiers (Oct. 17) and Ducks (Nov. 7) will shape the contours of the CFP in its third year under a 12-team format. Here’s a look at one number that will define every Big Ten team’s chances in 2026—from the big three on down.

Ohio State: 94​

That’s the number of games two of the Buckeyes’ coordinators—specifically offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and defensive coordinator Matt Patricia—have led as NFL head coaches. Smith, the Falcons’ old boss, arrives after two years as the Steelers’ offensive coordinator: ex-Lions head coach Patricia returns looking to cement his status as one of the sport’s most inspired coordinator hires of the 2020s.

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As long as he didn't offer to paint him like one of the French girls...

Jaylen is in for a big season, he was already standing out in all the right ways last year. A year learning from Downs and getting the system down pat, and I think he'll be lights out. Safety play could barely miss a beat with reliability...Jaylen, Moore and Little (others vying but those are my main 3) could team up to be the nation's top safety unit, or damn near it. Lots of experience and ability there.

23 days

Better Know a Buckeye: Jamir Perez’s Size Could Give Ohio State a True Nose Tackle in the Middle of the Defensive Line​

Depth Chart Outlook​

Perez's unique size and skill put him in a position to potentially earn snaps quickly. While John Walker and Will Smith Jr. are expected to lead the depth chart at nose tackle this season, Perez is Ohio State’s largest defensive tackle by more than 30 pounds, which could make him an asset in goal-line and short-yardage situations as early as his freshman year.

Walker and Smith are both fourth-year seniors in their final two years of eligibility, so Perez has a chance to contend for a starting job no later than his third year, with the potential to push for a regular role in the rotation as a sophomore.

ShowMeBuck said:

Saw that. Hope it’s true and not true.

True that he’s a stud but not true that he is one and done.

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If he's that good, they'll make it worth his time to come back.





I hope.

@pnuts34 , you are absolutely right. Barner is the type of player you either are fortunate enough to land or regret seeing in the playoffs.

Sources: Josh Kushner, Bob Iger to buy Lakers for $12.5B​

The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion, a record-breaking price, multiple sources told ESPN.

The businessmen were involved in the expansion process in Las Vegas, but in a stunning turn, they pivoted to make an aggressive offer to buy the Lakers from Mark Walter, who purchased a controlling interest in the team from the Buss family last year for a then-record franchise valuation of approximately $10 billion.

Just sayin': $12.5 Billion......

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“And then you were, absolute, dirty ass” - great eval by Valenti. Didn’t realize he was a scout.