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LGHL LGHL WBB Podcast: Cotie McMahon leads Buckeyes over Belmont, looking ahead to OU and Bowling Green

LGHL WBB Podcast: Cotie McMahon leads Buckeyes over Belmont, looking ahead to OU and Bowling Green
ThomasCostello via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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Ohio State University Athletic Department

Ohio State wins two, but it doesn’t come easily, plus a double MAC week.

The Land-Grant Women’s Basketball Podcast is a show dedicated to coverage of the Ohio State women’s basketball team. Each Monday during the basketball season, LGHL recaps recent games, previews upcoming contests, and talks with those in and around the Ohio State women’s basketball universe. Hear directly from players and coaches and receive additional context behind what they say to the media.


Listen to the episode and subscribe:

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Ohio State women’s basketball took to the court twice in week two with vastly different wins. On Tuesday, it was a big shooting performance from deep by Chance Gray, and the Buckeyes losing their freshman phenom for a half. Then, on Sunday, it was a poor shooting day all around with rebounding, Cotie McMahon and last second Jaloni Cambridge brilliance bringing a win back to Columbus.

On this week’s “Land-Grant WBB Podcast,” a closer look at the wins over Charlotte and Belmont, plus looking ahead to another week of two mid-major sides trying to best the Buckeyes.

Hear from Kevin McGuff, Cotie McMahon, Jaloni Cambridge and Chance Gray from the two games and hear who wins the Player of the Week award, a brand new award the one-person voting of host Thomas Costello will decide each week.


Connect with Thomas:
Bluesky: @ThomasCostello

Theme music: “HOLY MOLY” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com​


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LGHL A brief history of Evansville’s frightening mascot, ‘Ace Purple’

A brief history of Evansville’s frightening mascot, ‘Ace Purple’
Connor Lemons via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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Photo courtesy AnchorOfGold.com

Move over, Friar Dom — there’s a new (terrifying) sheriff in town.

He won’t be roaming the arena tonight during his team’s game against Ohio State, but Ace Purple – the law-breaking, gun-wielding mascot of the Evansville Purple Aces — deserves a place among the creepiest mascots in college sports.

While Purdue Pete, Friar Dom, and the Saint Louis Billiken get plenty of credit for being the creepiest, most disconcerting symbols of collegiate athletics, ‘Ace Purple’, the mascot of Ohio State’s opponent Tuesday night, is also worthy of that title.


Photo courtesy GoPurpleAces.com

The legend of Ace Purple goes back 100 years to the 1924 basketball season, when Evansville – then know as the Pioneers – beat Louisville 59-39. After the game, Louisville head coach Fred Enke told Evansville head coach John Harmon, “You didn’t have four Aces up your sleeve, you had five!”

The nickname stuck, and since Evansville’s school colors were purple and white at the time, the nickname “Purple Aces” was adopted.

In the late 1960s, Ace Purple, a gun-toting, slippery riverboat gambler, was created to represent Evansville athletics. Evansville lies in southern Indiana directly on the banks of the Ohio River, so the untrustworthy card shark made sense, at least geographically speaking.

However, the image of Ace Purple brandishing a gun in one hand and a spiked club in the other, paired with a cigar hanging out of his mouth, lost popularity by the late 1970s. The University “was not pleased” with the image of Ace Purple, and he suddenly disappeared, despite the athletic teams still going by the Purple Aces.

When Evansville athletics moved to Division-I in 1977, Greg Knipping, the university’s sports information director at the time, wanted to bring Ace Purple back to life. After contacting the same artist who helped bring Purdue Pete back to life, Knipping and the university turned Ace Purple into a more “likable” character, while keeping the characteristics of “cunning, quick wit, and shrewd judgment.”


Ace Purple before his 2019 re-design. Photo courtesy Sportsmascots.fandom.com.

Ace Purple was redesigned yet again in 2019, becoming less menacing but far creepier. His large, cartoonish eyes were replaced by small beady black dots hidden underneath Waluigi-like eyebrows. His broad shoulders were replaced with a slimmer frame and his white 10-gallon cowboy hat was replaced with a purple bowler’s hat.

But the worst part by far are his teeth.

Ace Purple, who previously had a closed set of lips hidden under a massive brown mustache, now has a fully opened mouth that shows off a full set of teeth. Teeth don’t belong in the mouths of lifeless, mute mascots. Imagine Brutus with teeth, or Western Kentucky’s Big Red with a full set of mandibles – it just doesn’t sit right with me.

Nearly every school’s mascot has a long, winding history that includes a makeover or two, but Ace Purple’s journey from a tobacco-loving, firearm carrying card shark to the less threatening but far more creepy Waluigi-look alike deserved some love today, before Evansville takes on Ohio State for the fifth time in program history and the first time since 1976.

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LGHL Football ramps up for Indiana as men’s basketball faces Evansville

Football ramps up for Indiana as men’s basketball faces Evansville
Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here

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Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK

All the Buckeye news thats fit to re-print.

Look, we get it. Your days are busy and you don’t have time to read all of the stories and tweets from the three dozen websites dedicated to covering Ohio State athletics, or the 237 Buckeye beat writers churning out hot takes and #content on a daily basis. But that’s ok, that’s what your friends at Land-Grant Holy Land are here for.

Monday through Friday, we’ll be collecting all of the articles, tweets, features, interviews, videos, podcasts, memes, photos, and whatever else we stumble across on the interwebz and putting them in our daily “Why is this News?” article. That way, you’ll have a one-stop shop for all of the most important Buckeye news, jokes, and analysis.

You’re welcome!

For your Earholes...​


Subscribe to the Land-Grant Podcast Network for all of your Ohio State needs
Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land


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On the Gridiron​


2025 four-star defensive end de-commits from Ohio State
Dan Hessler, Land-Grant Holy Land

Ross Bjork Views Kickoff Times As An “Offseason Conversation” But Thinks Ohio State Can Make Changes to Improve Ohio Stadium Environment
Dan Hope, Eleven Warriors

Huh, I would not have guessed that:


Ohio State is dead last "opponent penalty yards per game."

#134 of 134

Send this to your friends that think the refs help Ohio State at all. https://t.co/6JqC528Gz6

— Buckeye Empire (@BuckeyeEmpire) November 18, 2024​
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First Look: Ohio State turns focus to first ever top-five game vs. Indiana
Steve Helwagen, Bucknuts

Three Key Questions as Buckeyes start Championship Season
Austin Ward, Dotting The Eyes

Five Things to Know About Indiana in Ohio State’s Third Top-Five Showdown of 2024 Season
Andy Anders, Eleven Warriors

Setting the table: Buckeyes set for high-stakes top-five Indiana matchup
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row

Indiana Coach Curt Cignetti Press Conference: ‘I think we have a confident team’
Steve Helwagen, Bucknuts

Ryan Day Expects A “Hostile, Angry” Environment in the Horseshoe Against No. 5 Indiana: “Let’s Make It the Loudest Ohio Stadium’s Ever Been”
Andy Anders, Eleven Warriors

J.K. All Day!


JK DOBBINS. GO-AHEAD TD WITH 18 SECONDS LEFT.

: #CINvsLAC on NBC/Peacock
: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/ou4r33q38K

— NFL (@NFL) November 18, 2024​
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Grumpy Old Buckeye: Nitpicking Ohio State’s 31-7 win over Northwestern
Michael Citro, Land-Grant Holy Land

‘I see the smile on his face’: Judkins finds happiness with Ohio State
Bill Rabinowitz, The Columbus Dispatch

Big Ten Top 10: Texas is the only non-B1G team in our poll’s top five
Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land

On the Hardwood​


Ohio State men’s basketball vs. Evansville: Game preview and prediction
Jami Jurich, Land-Grant Holy Land

What should Ohio State focus on as Evansville opens run of home games?
Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch

Jake Diebler Wants Better Shot Selection, Less Turnovers and Fouls From Ohio State
Andy Anders, Eleven Warriors

Young Buckeyes rely on McMahon’s maturity after nearly falling in Belmont
Thomas Costello, Land-Grant Holy Land


NEWS: 5⭐️ Caleb Wilson is down to five schools, he tells @On3Recruits.

The 6-9 Wing / Forward is looking to make a commitment in either December or January. https://t.co/5em3Ybnbzl pic.twitter.com/wcz0rPZZZ2

— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) November 18, 2024​
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Outside the Shoe and Schott​


Buckeyes earn No. 1 overall seed in NCAA men’s soccer tournament
Staff Reports, The Columbus Dispatch

And now for something completely different...​


This is AWESOME!




Our Edible Mascot is back with a Crazy Good twist!

This year, three flavors—Wild Berry, Hot Fudge Sundae, and a mystery fan-favorite flavor headed back to shelves—will battle it out, and ultimately, one will be eaten by the #PopTartsBowl champs! pic.twitter.com/aGHcAYJJcL

— Pop-Tarts Bowl (@PopTartsBowl) November 18, 2024​
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Google Ohio State could soon receive bad news off the field that could feel a whole lot worse than it really is - AtoZ Sports

Ohio State could soon receive bad news off the field that could feel a whole lot worse than it really is - AtoZ Sports
via Google News using key phrase "Buckeyes".

Ohio State could soon receive bad news off the field that could feel a whole lot worse than it really is AtoZ Sports

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LGHL 2025 four-star defensive end de-commits from Ohio State

2025 four-star defensive end de-commits from Ohio State
Dan Hessler via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here

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2025 four-star edge Zahir Mathis | via Brian Dohn, 247Sports

Ohio State saw a major piece of its 2025 class decommit on Monday, and the Buckeyes will host 2026 four-star Ohio QB Saturday.

The Buckeyes are set to host Indiana in what is a matchup between two top five schools. While some may doubt the Hoosiers because of their schedule, there is no questioning the importance of this weekend’s game for Ohio State.

Because of this, many of the headlines surrounding the team will focus on the weekend’s game, and rightfully so. However, Ohio State will continue to make the recruiting headlines as well, as the team learned all too well Monday recruiting never stops and holds few certainties.

In case you missed Ohio State making the recruiting headlines Monday, Land-Grant Holy Land has you covered.

Four-star DE decommits from Ohio State​


Ohio State was the subject of an unfortunate update to the 2025 recruiting class on Monday, as the team learned four-star defensive edge commit Zahir Mathis (Philadelphia, PA / Imhotep Institute) reopened his recruitment and de-committed from the Buckeyes.


After much consideration I’ve decided to reopen my recruitment and decommit from Ohio State. I appreciate Coach Day, Coach Johnson and all the coaches at Ohio State. They are still a top school for me. This is a life decision. Please respect my decision!

— Zahir Mathis (@ZahirMathis5) November 18, 2024​
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In Mathis’ announcement he titled it a, “life decision” and said that Ohio State will remain a top school for him. However, the Buckeyes are likely out of it for Mathis now, and Big Ten foe and hometown school Penn State are the new early favorites to land him. Penn State was the only other school to receive an official visit from Mathis, other than Ohio State.

Ohio State holds commitments from four-star edge Zion Grady, four-star defensive linemen Maxwell Roy, London Merritt, and three-star linemen Jarquez Carter and Trajen Odom. The Buckeyes are also still targeting a pair of defensive linemen in five-star Jahkeem Stewart and four-star Malik Autry, both of who are reportedly scheduled to visit Ohio State on Nov. 30 for the Michigan game.

The Buckeyes still hold claim to the top spot in the 2025 247Sports Class Rankings, but the gap between them and second place Georgia narrowed significantly due to the loss of Mathis.

Mathis is the No. 6 edge in the 247Sports Composite Rankings and he is the No. 76 overall prospect. He is also the No. 3 recruit out of Pennsylvania.

Ohio State set to host four-star Ohio QB​


Ohio State is set to host a handful of prospects this weekend as it gears up to play Indiana in what looks to be a top 5 matchup. The visitor list for this weekend’s game will likely grow as the week progresses, and on Monday another up and coming prospect added his name to the list.

Rising 2026 four-star quarterback Nathan Bernhard (Ashland, OH / Ashland) confirmed on Monday that he will be in attendance for this weekend’s game.


I will be at Ohio State this Saturday for their game against Indiana!@mickdwalker @Bill_Kurelic @AllenTrieu pic.twitter.com/9Ozb5EYmIb

— Nathan Bernhard (@nbernie26) November 18, 2024​
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The Ohio signal caller holds scholarship offers from the likes of Akron, Duke, Indiana, Iowa State, Louisville, Michigan State, Penn State, Toledo and West Virginia, but he does not yet hold one from Ohio State. If this weekend’s visit goes to plan, he may leave Columbus with more than just a good impression.

Ohio State currently holds just two commitments in next year’s class with five-star wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. and the new addition of fellow WR Jaeden Ricketts, who committed to the Buckeyes last weekend.

Five-star QB Jared Curtis is still Ohio State’s top target at the position in next year’s class, but Bernhard now makes for another viable option for the Buckeyes. Bernhard is the No. 24 QB in the 247Sports Composite Rankings and is the No. 345 overall prospect. He is also the No. 16 recruit out of Ohio.

Quick Hits​

  • Ohio State is not only making headlines on the college football recruiting front, as Jake Diebler and the Ohio State men’s basketball team is also hitting the trail. The Buckeyes made the top five schools for 2025 five-star power forward Caleb Wilson, who will likely be announcing his decision in the next month or two. Alongside the Buckeyes, Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina and UCF made his top schools.

NEWS: 5⭐️ Caleb Wilson is down to five schools, he tells @On3Recruits.

The 6-9 Wing / Forward is looking to make a commitment in either December or January. https://t.co/5em3Ybnbzl pic.twitter.com/wcz0rPZZZ2

— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) November 18, 2024​
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LGHL Big Ten Top 10: Texas is the only non-B1G team in our poll’s top five

Big Ten Top 10: Texas is the only non-B1G team in our poll’s top five
Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here

Syndication: USA TODAY

Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The official SB Nation Big Ten writers poll is the only truly unbiased poll any college football fan could ever need.

AP Poll? Shmay Pee Poll! Coaches Poll? We all know that coaches don’t have time to fill out a weekly survey, let alone watch enough games to make informed choices! That’s why your friendly neighborhood Big Ten writers from across the SB Nation universe have banded together to come up with the only fair, accurate, non-biased poll in all of college football.

Every week, a writer from the 16 sites covering specific B1G schools (lowly UCLA and USC don’t have SBN sites) will submit their picks, and O Basse from Michigan State site The Only Colors will compile them into the official SBN Big Ten Writers Poll™️.

I will keep you updated on our selections here on Land-Grant Holy Land, and I will let you know how I vote every week because we believe in truth, justice, and transparency in journalism here in Buckeye Country.

There will also be a Player of the Week selected by the Big Ten writers and a Heisman Trophy leaderboard. So, without further ado, here is the post-Week 12 SB Nation Big Ten Writers Poll.

SB Nation Big Ten Writers Poll | Week 12​

My Personal Top-10 Rankings | Week 11​


These rankings coincide with my Top-12 picks every week on the “No Fall Weddings” podcast in the Land-Grant Podcast Network feed, which you can subscribe to anywhere you get your favorite audio entertainment.


New episodes generally come out on Wednesday afternoons, but sometimes on Friday mornings. “No Fall Weddings” is your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about the Buckeyes and the rest of the college football world.

Player of the Week | Travis Hunter, Colorado, WR and DB​

Utah v Colorado
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It is absolutely remarkable what this young man has been able to do. Against Utah this weekend, Travis Hunter had five receptions for 55 yards, a rushing touchdown, three tackles, and an interception... and that was kind of a down week for him.

Others receiving votes:

  • Emmett Mosely V, Stanford, WR
  • LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina, QB

Heisman Trophy Leaderboard​


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Google Evansville Purple Aces vs Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction, 11/19/2024 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds - Doc's Sports

Evansville Purple Aces vs Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction, 11/19/2024 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds - Doc's Sports
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Google Indiana Hoosiers vs Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction, 11/23/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds - Doc's Sports

Indiana Hoosiers vs Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction, 11/23/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds - Doc's Sports
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