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LGHL This or That: Which Ohio Stadium special event are you catching?
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This or That: Which Ohio Stadium special event are you catching?
Brett Ludwiczak via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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Photo by Arianne Bergeron/NHLI via Getty Images
Soccer or hockey? How are you supplementing your Buckeye football?
We will take any excuse to take in an event at Ohio Stadium... Except Buckeye Country Superfest. Nobody needs to see that, especially in the sweltering heat Columbus saw yesterday.
Luckily there will be another reason to get to The Horseshoe before the 2024 Ohio State football season begins, as well as a one-of-a kind event on the books for 2025.
In early August, Ohio Stadium will be the setting for a friendly between EPL powerhouses Manchester City and Chelsea. The two squads will be in the midst of a tour of the United States ahead of the start of the English Premier League season later in the month.
Then on the first day of March in 2025, the Columbus Blue Jackets will finally play an outdoor hockey game at Ohio Stadium. While it feels like a game should have been played in the iconic setting years ago, the NHL and Ohio State were finally able to come to an agreement for the speciality contest to be played at The Horseshoe, as the Blue Jackets will be hosting the Detroit Red Wings.
Today I want to know which event you are getting down with. There are numerous reasons why it feels like the Blue Jackets game will win out, but since it’s the dog days of summer and not much else is going on, why not at least have a little discussion and give both events a little shine?
Earlier this year it was announced the Citizens and Blues would be making a stop in Columbus as part of their United States tour. Manchester City is fresh off their fourth straight EPL title, while Chelsea is trying to return to the top-four after rebounding from a 12th place finish in 2022-23 with a sixth-place finish in 2023-24. This friendly should feature appearances from some of the best players in the world who spent the earlier part of the summer playing in the European Championship and Copa America.
A number of years ago I attended the friendly between PSG and Real Madrid at Ohio Stadium. Even though the match meant nothing since it was on the heels of the 2016 FIFA World Cup, it still was an interesting event to attend. Since it was at the end of July, it was unbearably hot but that didn’t keep a big crowd from taking in the battle of two of the best teams in Europe. About the only thing missing from the match was an appearance from Cristiano Ronaldo. PSG went on to win 3-1.
It’ll be interesting to see if the crowd in early August can match the 86,000 who saw PSG and Real Madrid play back in 2016. One complaint I have heard about this year’s match is the pricing of the tickets. Then again, it feels like the price of all tickets are going up. Also, there could be a lot of fans coming in from out of town, or even out of state since these are two global brands and Columbus could be the closest venue for some fans.
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No matter how many fans are in attendance, it feels likely Erling Haaland will make and appearance since the striker from Norway didn’t play in any summer tournaments like some of his teammates like Phil Foden and Rodri. Chelsea has a new manager in Enzo Maresca and a rising star in midfielder Cole Palmer.
Back in March, the NHL announced a battle between the Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets would be played on March 1, 2025 at Ohio Stadium. Nearly every team in the NHL has at least played in a Stadium Series game, so it’s refreshing to not only see the Blue Jackets be a part of one, it’s even better an outdoor game finally is being played at Ohio Stadium.
A big reason why an outdoor game hasn’t yet been played at Ohio Stadium is because of some stadium issues, as well as the school and NHL not being able to come to an agreement. There have been questions about the winterizing of Ohio Stadium to be able to hold cold-weather events, but there was some movement on that end when it became a possibility the Buckeyes could be hosting a College Football Playoff game in mid-November.
Another reason is the Blue Jackets haven’t been all that competitive of late. The franchise has just a handful of playoff appearances and has only won one actual playoff series, not counting the qualifying round win over Toronto in the bubble back in 2020. The 2024-25 season could be another tough one since Columbus is looking for a new head coach after shaking up the front office recently with the hiring of Don Waddell. The Blue Jackets have the fourth pick in this year’s draft, but it isn’t expected to yield a player that can contribute immediately.
Despite their struggles, Columbus fans always show out for the Blue Jackets. I’ve been a quarter-season ticket holder for a few years and have watched a lot of bad hockey. Still, I always have a fun time when I head down to Nationwide for games. I’m already looking forward to being at Ohio Stadium in March. It’ll actually mark the anniversary of when I attended a Columbus Crew match, Ohio State basketball game, and a Blue Jackets game on the same day in 2020.
Obviously I think the Blue Jackets game is going to be the more interesting event, I just thought it would be a fun question to pose. The contrast of grass/ice, hot/cold, using feet compared to sticks, and a number of other differences is fun to look at. Plus, never doubt how passionate soccer fans are. Even those who don’t go to Ohio Stadium in August have a shot at seeing a couple of other great footy events as the MLS All-Star Game is at Lower.com Field, as well as a friendly between Aston Villa and the Columbus Crew.
No matter what, enjoy both events if you have the chance!
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Brett Ludwiczak via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Photo by Arianne Bergeron/NHLI via Getty Images
Soccer or hockey? How are you supplementing your Buckeye football?
We will take any excuse to take in an event at Ohio Stadium... Except Buckeye Country Superfest. Nobody needs to see that, especially in the sweltering heat Columbus saw yesterday.
Luckily there will be another reason to get to The Horseshoe before the 2024 Ohio State football season begins, as well as a one-of-a kind event on the books for 2025.
In early August, Ohio Stadium will be the setting for a friendly between EPL powerhouses Manchester City and Chelsea. The two squads will be in the midst of a tour of the United States ahead of the start of the English Premier League season later in the month.
Then on the first day of March in 2025, the Columbus Blue Jackets will finally play an outdoor hockey game at Ohio Stadium. While it feels like a game should have been played in the iconic setting years ago, the NHL and Ohio State were finally able to come to an agreement for the speciality contest to be played at The Horseshoe, as the Blue Jackets will be hosting the Detroit Red Wings.
Today I want to know which event you are getting down with. There are numerous reasons why it feels like the Blue Jackets game will win out, but since it’s the dog days of summer and not much else is going on, why not at least have a little discussion and give both events a little shine?
Manchester City v. Chelsea - Aug. 3, 2024
Earlier this year it was announced the Citizens and Blues would be making a stop in Columbus as part of their United States tour. Manchester City is fresh off their fourth straight EPL title, while Chelsea is trying to return to the top-four after rebounding from a 12th place finish in 2022-23 with a sixth-place finish in 2023-24. This friendly should feature appearances from some of the best players in the world who spent the earlier part of the summer playing in the European Championship and Copa America.
A number of years ago I attended the friendly between PSG and Real Madrid at Ohio Stadium. Even though the match meant nothing since it was on the heels of the 2016 FIFA World Cup, it still was an interesting event to attend. Since it was at the end of July, it was unbearably hot but that didn’t keep a big crowd from taking in the battle of two of the best teams in Europe. About the only thing missing from the match was an appearance from Cristiano Ronaldo. PSG went on to win 3-1.
It’ll be interesting to see if the crowd in early August can match the 86,000 who saw PSG and Real Madrid play back in 2016. One complaint I have heard about this year’s match is the pricing of the tickets. Then again, it feels like the price of all tickets are going up. Also, there could be a lot of fans coming in from out of town, or even out of state since these are two global brands and Columbus could be the closest venue for some fans.
No matter how many fans are in attendance, it feels likely Erling Haaland will make and appearance since the striker from Norway didn’t play in any summer tournaments like some of his teammates like Phil Foden and Rodri. Chelsea has a new manager in Enzo Maresca and a rising star in midfielder Cole Palmer.
Detroit Red Wings v. Columbus Blue Jackets - March 1, 2025
Back in March, the NHL announced a battle between the Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets would be played on March 1, 2025 at Ohio Stadium. Nearly every team in the NHL has at least played in a Stadium Series game, so it’s refreshing to not only see the Blue Jackets be a part of one, it’s even better an outdoor game finally is being played at Ohio Stadium.
A big reason why an outdoor game hasn’t yet been played at Ohio Stadium is because of some stadium issues, as well as the school and NHL not being able to come to an agreement. There have been questions about the winterizing of Ohio Stadium to be able to hold cold-weather events, but there was some movement on that end when it became a possibility the Buckeyes could be hosting a College Football Playoff game in mid-November.
Another reason is the Blue Jackets haven’t been all that competitive of late. The franchise has just a handful of playoff appearances and has only won one actual playoff series, not counting the qualifying round win over Toronto in the bubble back in 2020. The 2024-25 season could be another tough one since Columbus is looking for a new head coach after shaking up the front office recently with the hiring of Don Waddell. The Blue Jackets have the fourth pick in this year’s draft, but it isn’t expected to yield a player that can contribute immediately.
Despite their struggles, Columbus fans always show out for the Blue Jackets. I’ve been a quarter-season ticket holder for a few years and have watched a lot of bad hockey. Still, I always have a fun time when I head down to Nationwide for games. I’m already looking forward to being at Ohio Stadium in March. It’ll actually mark the anniversary of when I attended a Columbus Crew match, Ohio State basketball game, and a Blue Jackets game on the same day in 2020.
Obviously I think the Blue Jackets game is going to be the more interesting event, I just thought it would be a fun question to pose. The contrast of grass/ice, hot/cold, using feet compared to sticks, and a number of other differences is fun to look at. Plus, never doubt how passionate soccer fans are. Even those who don’t go to Ohio Stadium in August have a shot at seeing a couple of other great footy events as the MLS All-Star Game is at Lower.com Field, as well as a friendly between Aston Villa and the Columbus Crew.
No matter what, enjoy both events if you have the chance!
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LGHL You’re Nuts: How should Ohio State men’s basketball use its final open scholarship?
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You’re Nuts: How should Ohio State men’s basketball use its final open scholarship?
Connor Lemons via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images
Considering recent developments, who should Ohio State recruit to use their final 2024-2025 scholarship on?
The Ohio State men’s basketball team appeared to be finished adding impact players to its 2024-2025 roster over a month ago with the addition of sophomore forward and former Duke Blue Devil Sean Stewart. Word on the street was that first-year head coach Jake Diebler was looking to add an international post player to the roster who would be a project or “developmental” player, who would’ve been unlikely to make a big impact this season. The team is already on campus working out, but if the Buckeyes added an international player, he wouldn’t join the program until classes start in August.
That was the plan, at least, until sophomore guard Taison Chatman suffered a season-ending knee injury recently. The team has not confirmed what the injury was or when he hurt it, although Adam Jardy of the Columbus Dispatch reported that it was a torn left ACL. Jake Diebler said that Chatman had a clean, successful surgery this week and that he expects Chatman to recover fully by next summer.
In the meantime, how does Ohio State use its last scholarship, with this development in mind?
Last week, Connor and Justin debated the best performance against the Buckeyes since 2010. Connor went with Brandon Paul scoring 43 for Illinois back in 2012. Justin picked Kevin O’Banor’s all-time performance for 15-seed Oral Roberts in the 2021 NCAA Tournament when he had 30 points and 11 rebounds. 66% of the readers sided with Justin — clearly, people still have PTSD about that game.
Connor- 76
This week, the guys are each picking a player that they think would make sense to use Ohio State’s final available scholarship on. Backcourt depth and another center are two needs that are currently on the coaching staff’s radar.
This is the extremely not fun answer that will definitely lose, but the kind of guard Ohio State would seek — a Dale Bonner-type — might not exist in the transfer portal at this point of the summer. Because of that, I don’t see much of a reason for Diebler and his coaching staff to completely change course and hunt down another guard.
It’s late June, so it’s slim pickings on the transfer market. Most teams are already on campus starting summer workouts, so anyone still looking for a team is behind schedule. That also means that if you’re a transfer player still looking for a team, either the demand for your services was not too high, or your expectations for a role were much higher than any team had in mind when recruiting you.
A big chunk of the remaining guards in the transfer portal are players who were big-time scorers in small conferences, like David Coit (Northern Illinois), Andrew Taylor (Marshall), and August Mahoney (Yale). Former Kansas State guard Ques Glover is also available and is looking for his fourth school in six seasons (apparently). These all strike me as players who are likely seeking significant roles, even if the calendar indicates that nobody is going to give them that role at this point.
If Ohio State adds a guard, they almost need a Dale Bonner or Andrew Dakich type — someone who can bring the ball up the floor but not take many shots away from the young guys who will continue to develop. I’m not sure there are many players like that available in the portal, or if they are, they didn’t enter the transfer portal to take that role somewhere else.
With so few good options available, I would rather see Juni Mobley and Colin White pick up more minutes than a lower-end transfer come in and play 15 minutes per game. Let Evan Mahaffey and Micah Parrish handle the ball a little bit more, too — just spread some of those minutes lost from Chatman out among guys already on the team.
I’m not sure how well a “project” center will pan out in the transfer portal, immediate-eligibility era of college basketball, but the transfer portal is as picked over as the candy aisle at Target the day before Halloween, so adding a guard from that pool just doesn’t make a ton of sense.
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This is a weird one to me because David Coit is a great player and should be a solid addition to any team. But it is June 21, and he is still in the transfer portal.
Here is the thing. Any guard that you bring in is only going to play 15-20 minutes at most, and if Juni Mobley comes in and plays well immediately, it could be even less.
So, a player like David Coit, who will likely be looking to play more minutes than that as transfers,
Coit averaged 20.8 points per game, 3.2 assists per game, and 3.4 rebounds per game while shooting 40.7 percent from the field, 33.7 percent from three-point range and 88.5 percent from the free-throw line.
For his career in two years at Northern Illinois, he averaged 18.1 points per game, 3.0 assists per game, and 3.1 rebounds per game. He did shoot 37.7 percent from three-point range in his first season with the Huskies.
He shot the three-ball at an extremely high clip and relatively well, something that could benefit the Buckeyes this season and pair well alongside Mobley. In his two years at Northern Illinois, he made 3.0 three-pointers per game on 8.5 attempts per game. For reference, that is more three-point attempts per game than Jamison Battle averaged in his career.
Coit was an elite scorer at the mid-major level, so the only two questions are: will that translate to the Big Ten, and would he be willing to take a fairly small role but be a go-to scorer off the bench?
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Connor Lemons via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images
Considering recent developments, who should Ohio State recruit to use their final 2024-2025 scholarship on?
The Ohio State men’s basketball team appeared to be finished adding impact players to its 2024-2025 roster over a month ago with the addition of sophomore forward and former Duke Blue Devil Sean Stewart. Word on the street was that first-year head coach Jake Diebler was looking to add an international post player to the roster who would be a project or “developmental” player, who would’ve been unlikely to make a big impact this season. The team is already on campus working out, but if the Buckeyes added an international player, he wouldn’t join the program until classes start in August.
That was the plan, at least, until sophomore guard Taison Chatman suffered a season-ending knee injury recently. The team has not confirmed what the injury was or when he hurt it, although Adam Jardy of the Columbus Dispatch reported that it was a torn left ACL. Jake Diebler said that Chatman had a clean, successful surgery this week and that he expects Chatman to recover fully by next summer.
In the meantime, how does Ohio State use its last scholarship, with this development in mind?
Last week, Connor and Justin debated the best performance against the Buckeyes since 2010. Connor went with Brandon Paul scoring 43 for Illinois back in 2012. Justin picked Kevin O’Banor’s all-time performance for 15-seed Oral Roberts in the 2021 NCAA Tournament when he had 30 points and 11 rebounds. 66% of the readers sided with Justin — clearly, people still have PTSD about that game.
After 157 weeks:
Connor- 76
Justin- 61
Other- 16
(There have been four ties)
This week, the guys are each picking a player that they think would make sense to use Ohio State’s final available scholarship on. Backcourt depth and another center are two needs that are currently on the coaching staff’s radar.
This week’s question: How should Ohio State men’s basketball use its final open scholarship?
Connor: Just stick with the international big
This is the extremely not fun answer that will definitely lose, but the kind of guard Ohio State would seek — a Dale Bonner-type — might not exist in the transfer portal at this point of the summer. Because of that, I don’t see much of a reason for Diebler and his coaching staff to completely change course and hunt down another guard.
It’s late June, so it’s slim pickings on the transfer market. Most teams are already on campus starting summer workouts, so anyone still looking for a team is behind schedule. That also means that if you’re a transfer player still looking for a team, either the demand for your services was not too high, or your expectations for a role were much higher than any team had in mind when recruiting you.
A big chunk of the remaining guards in the transfer portal are players who were big-time scorers in small conferences, like David Coit (Northern Illinois), Andrew Taylor (Marshall), and August Mahoney (Yale). Former Kansas State guard Ques Glover is also available and is looking for his fourth school in six seasons (apparently). These all strike me as players who are likely seeking significant roles, even if the calendar indicates that nobody is going to give them that role at this point.
If Ohio State adds a guard, they almost need a Dale Bonner or Andrew Dakich type — someone who can bring the ball up the floor but not take many shots away from the young guys who will continue to develop. I’m not sure there are many players like that available in the portal, or if they are, they didn’t enter the transfer portal to take that role somewhere else.
With so few good options available, I would rather see Juni Mobley and Colin White pick up more minutes than a lower-end transfer come in and play 15 minutes per game. Let Evan Mahaffey and Micah Parrish handle the ball a little bit more, too — just spread some of those minutes lost from Chatman out among guys already on the team.
I’m not sure how well a “project” center will pan out in the transfer portal, immediate-eligibility era of college basketball, but the transfer portal is as picked over as the candy aisle at Target the day before Halloween, so adding a guard from that pool just doesn’t make a ton of sense.
Justin: David Coit
This is a weird one to me because David Coit is a great player and should be a solid addition to any team. But it is June 21, and he is still in the transfer portal.
Here is the thing. Any guard that you bring in is only going to play 15-20 minutes at most, and if Juni Mobley comes in and plays well immediately, it could be even less.
So, a player like David Coit, who will likely be looking to play more minutes than that as transfers,
Coit averaged 20.8 points per game, 3.2 assists per game, and 3.4 rebounds per game while shooting 40.7 percent from the field, 33.7 percent from three-point range and 88.5 percent from the free-throw line.
For his career in two years at Northern Illinois, he averaged 18.1 points per game, 3.0 assists per game, and 3.1 rebounds per game. He did shoot 37.7 percent from three-point range in his first season with the Huskies.
He shot the three-ball at an extremely high clip and relatively well, something that could benefit the Buckeyes this season and pair well alongside Mobley. In his two years at Northern Illinois, he made 3.0 three-pointers per game on 8.5 attempts per game. For reference, that is more three-point attempts per game than Jamison Battle averaged in his career.
Coit was an elite scorer at the mid-major level, so the only two questions are: will that translate to the Big Ten, and would he be willing to take a fairly small role but be a go-to scorer off the bench?
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2025 PA K Peter Notaro (Alabama Signee)
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Class: 2025
Position: K
School: Wexford(PA) North Allegheny
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 180lbs
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Weight: 180lbs
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