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LGHL A moment for the Ohio State dance team: National Champs!
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A moment for the Ohio State dance team: National Champs!
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This team does not get enough credit!
Over the weekend, in between watching playoff football (go C.J.) and the women’s basketball team avoid an upset against Michigan State, I tuned in a bit to the National Championship competition for cheer and dance. I’ve never watched it before in my life, but wow was I impressed!
Starting with some backstory, Ohio State’s dance program has been the best in the nation over the past few years. In five of the last six years, they’ve won at least one championship at nationals, and last year, they took home three!
I must preface this by saying that I don’t have a total understanding on how dance competitions work; Even my friend who was a dancer said that college competitions are very confusing. But, from what I gathered, the main categories are jazz, pom, hip-hop and gameday.
There are two different categories schools are put in: D1A and D1. D1A are FBS programs, while D1 is FCS, so Ohio State competes in the D1A category.
This year, the Buckeyes took home first place for their jazz performance. It was an absolutely stunning routine. A lot of different factors go into how the judges score the routine. This includes the choreography, how creative it is and the level of difficulty, how the dancers connect with the audience through emotion and facial expressions, the execution of the movements, synchronization and the overall impression it left on the audience.
The Buckeyes finished with a score of 98.9206, which topped second-place Minnesota at 98.4286. I have to show you Minnesota’s jazz routine too, because it was just beautiful. I know that most readers on this site follow it for football coverage, but you have to appreciate both of these program’s dances, because I know the vast majority of us could never do what they do!
And, who doesn’t like ‘Dream On’ by Aerosmith?
Both routines were just astonishing, but fortunately, the Buckeyes came out on top. However, for the pom category, the Golden Gophers took home the hardware while the Bucks came in second. Minnesota had a score of 98.4762, while the Buckeyes scored 97.7143. Here is their routine:
How about that mid-routine costume change?! I just cannot get over how synchronized they are, too. I guess that’s why they are the best of the best.
Also, I have to shoutout the spirit team. This is compromised of Ohio State’s cheer and dance teams, as well as Brutus. They took home the national title as well, so the Buckeyes were two-time champs this past weekend.
The amount of strength, concentration and unity these teams have are just unreal. Plus, how can you not root for a team that brings home at least one championship every year?
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Megan.Husslein via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
This team does not get enough credit!
Over the weekend, in between watching playoff football (go C.J.) and the women’s basketball team avoid an upset against Michigan State, I tuned in a bit to the National Championship competition for cheer and dance. I’ve never watched it before in my life, but wow was I impressed!
Starting with some backstory, Ohio State’s dance program has been the best in the nation over the past few years. In five of the last six years, they’ve won at least one championship at nationals, and last year, they took home three!
I must preface this by saying that I don’t have a total understanding on how dance competitions work; Even my friend who was a dancer said that college competitions are very confusing. But, from what I gathered, the main categories are jazz, pom, hip-hop and gameday.
There are two different categories schools are put in: D1A and D1. D1A are FBS programs, while D1 is FCS, so Ohio State competes in the D1A category.
This year, the Buckeyes took home first place for their jazz performance. It was an absolutely stunning routine. A lot of different factors go into how the judges score the routine. This includes the choreography, how creative it is and the level of difficulty, how the dancers connect with the audience through emotion and facial expressions, the execution of the movements, synchronization and the overall impression it left on the audience.
The Buckeyes finished with a score of 98.9206, which topped second-place Minnesota at 98.4286. I have to show you Minnesota’s jazz routine too, because it was just beautiful. I know that most readers on this site follow it for football coverage, but you have to appreciate both of these program’s dances, because I know the vast majority of us could never do what they do!
And, who doesn’t like ‘Dream On’ by Aerosmith?
Both routines were just astonishing, but fortunately, the Buckeyes came out on top. However, for the pom category, the Golden Gophers took home the hardware while the Bucks came in second. Minnesota had a score of 98.4762, while the Buckeyes scored 97.7143. Here is their routine:
How about that mid-routine costume change?! I just cannot get over how synchronized they are, too. I guess that’s why they are the best of the best.
Also, I have to shoutout the spirit team. This is compromised of Ohio State’s cheer and dance teams, as well as Brutus. They took home the national title as well, so the Buckeyes were two-time champs this past weekend.
The amount of strength, concentration and unity these teams have are just unreal. Plus, how can you not root for a team that brings home at least one championship every year?
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2024 tOSU Spring Practices and Game (April 13)
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Ohio State’s 2024 Spring Game Scheduled for April 13
Ohio State’s 2024 spring game at Ohio Stadium is scheduled for April 13.
OHIO STATE’S 2024 SPRING GAME SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 13
Ohio State fans’ first opportunity to watch this year’s Buckeyes inside Ohio Stadium will come on April 13.
Per a graphic posted to social media on Tuesday by Ohio State defensive line coach Larry Johnson, Ohio State’s 2024 spring game is set for the second Saturday in April. Ohio State will hold its annual coaches’ clinic leading up to the spring game on April 11 and 12.
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LGHL Uncut Podcast: Thornton answers questions about Holtmann’s hot seat after loss to Michigan
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Uncut Podcast: Thornton answers questions about Holtmann’s hot seat after loss to Michigan
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Bruce Thornton, Felix Okpara, and Chris Holtmann talk after stumbling in Ann Arbor.
Throughout the season, Land-Grant will be bringing you uncut audio primarily from Ohio State press conferences, but also from individual interview sessions.
After Ohio State lost a game to Michigan on Monday that was labeled as a “must-win” game by many people, Bruce Thornton, Felix Okpara, and Chris Holtmann spoke to the collective Ohio State media that made the trip to Ann Arbor.
Thornton and Okpara spoke first. Okpara said that he and the team need to be tougher “in the final two minutes when our bodies are hurting and we’re tired.”
Thornton said that it’s a make-shots league, and spent some time pointing out that every missed layup and free throw counts and will bite you later on.
Thornton was also asked about the fanbase turning up the heat on his head coach and even commented on the fans who have been long calling for Chris Holtmann to be fired.
Holtmann himself said that he loved the fight his team showed in the second half when it went on a 16-0 run, but that his defense wasn’t able to support itself when shots weren’t falling on the other end. He also said, “Our story is not finished.”
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Connor Lemons via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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Bruce Thornton, Felix Okpara, and Chris Holtmann talk after stumbling in Ann Arbor.
Throughout the season, Land-Grant will be bringing you uncut audio primarily from Ohio State press conferences, but also from individual interview sessions.
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After Ohio State lost a game to Michigan on Monday that was labeled as a “must-win” game by many people, Bruce Thornton, Felix Okpara, and Chris Holtmann spoke to the collective Ohio State media that made the trip to Ann Arbor.
Thornton and Okpara spoke first. Okpara said that he and the team need to be tougher “in the final two minutes when our bodies are hurting and we’re tired.”
Thornton said that it’s a make-shots league, and spent some time pointing out that every missed layup and free throw counts and will bite you later on.
Thornton was also asked about the fanbase turning up the heat on his head coach and even commented on the fans who have been long calling for Chris Holtmann to be fired.
Holtmann himself said that he loved the fight his team showed in the second half when it went on a 16-0 run, but that his defense wasn’t able to support itself when shots weren’t falling on the other end. He also said, “Our story is not finished.”
Connect with Connor:
Twitter: @lemons_connor
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2025 GA WR James Johnson (USC Signee)
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Class: 2025
School: Douglasville(GA) Douglas Co.
Position: WR
Height: 6ft
Weight: 175lbs
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LGHL Ohio State makes cut for 2025 four-star cornerback
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Ohio State makes cut for 2025 four-star cornerback
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2025 four-star CB Mark Zackery | USA TODAY Sports, 247Sports
The Buckeyes will also play host to a handful of recruits this week, including a rising 2026 Ohio CB.
The college football season has now come to a close, and it was one many Ohio State fans will want to forget — or at least hope it is something to learn from. While the season may be over, the Buckeyes’ coaching staff is still hard at work.
Since the start of the New Year, Ohio State has seen multiple players forgo a chance to test the NFL Draft waters in favor of returning for another year. Combined with the incoming recruiting class — one that ranks top 5 nationally — the Buckeyes should have one of the best rosters in college football.
Ohio State’s 2024 recruiting class has virtually been wrapped up since the end of the Early Signing Period. However, with multiple coaching changes occurring last week, a good number of recruits have elected to de-commit and reopen their recruitment.
Recruiting never ends for Ohio State, and once again, the Buckeyes made the recruiting headlines on Monday.
Ohio State is not only working on next year’s roster, as the coaching staff is also busy recruiting the 2025 class. The Buckeyes already hold six verbal commitments in the class, and are hoping to add to that as soon as possible.
On Monday, the Buckeyes moved potentially one step closer in earning a commitment from four-star cornerback Mark Zackery (Indianapolis, IN / Ben Davis) when he included Ohio State in his top 10 schools.
Alongside Ohio State, Zackery included Cincinnati, Georgia, Michigan, Notre Dame, Oregon, Purdue, Penn State, USC and Tennessee in his top schools.
Ohio State has long been recruiting Zackery, officially offering him last summer. He was also able to visit with Columbus multiple times last season. The Buckeyes will look to get him back multiple times this year, including for an in-game atmosphere.
The close proximity combined with his relationship with the coaching staff has Ohio State in a great spot in Zackery’s recruitment. However, they are not alone, and Notre Dame is also viewed as a top contender to land him; they have also gained some recent momentum in his recruitment.
The Irish have the lone 247Sports Crystal Ball prediction for Zackery, and it was cast just last week by 247Sports Director of Football Recruiting, Steve Wiltfong. There is still plenty of time left in his recruitment, but the Buckeyes will look to overtake the Irish as favorites before he commits.
The Buckeyes have already earned two commitments at cornerback in the 2025 class in five-star Devin Sanchez and high four-star Blake Woodby. Zackery would make for an excellent addition alongside these two.
Zackery is the No. 23 CB in the 247Sports Composite Rankings and is the No. 167 overall prospect. He is also the No. 2 recruit out of Indiana.
Hill does not yet have a star-ranking yet from 247Sports, but he does hold claim to an impressive offer sheet. Hill holds offers from the likes of Akron, Colorado, Louisville, Miami, Michigan, Penn State, Wisconsin, Notre Dame, Pitt, Tennessee, West Virginia, etc.
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Dan Hessler via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
2025 four-star CB Mark Zackery | USA TODAY Sports, 247Sports
The Buckeyes will also play host to a handful of recruits this week, including a rising 2026 Ohio CB.
The college football season has now come to a close, and it was one many Ohio State fans will want to forget — or at least hope it is something to learn from. While the season may be over, the Buckeyes’ coaching staff is still hard at work.
Since the start of the New Year, Ohio State has seen multiple players forgo a chance to test the NFL Draft waters in favor of returning for another year. Combined with the incoming recruiting class — one that ranks top 5 nationally — the Buckeyes should have one of the best rosters in college football.
Ohio State’s 2024 recruiting class has virtually been wrapped up since the end of the Early Signing Period. However, with multiple coaching changes occurring last week, a good number of recruits have elected to de-commit and reopen their recruitment.
Recruiting never ends for Ohio State, and once again, the Buckeyes made the recruiting headlines on Monday.
Ohio State a top school for 2025 CB
Ohio State is not only working on next year’s roster, as the coaching staff is also busy recruiting the 2025 class. The Buckeyes already hold six verbal commitments in the class, and are hoping to add to that as soon as possible.
On Monday, the Buckeyes moved potentially one step closer in earning a commitment from four-star cornerback Mark Zackery (Indianapolis, IN / Ben Davis) when he included Ohio State in his top 10 schools.
Alongside Ohio State, Zackery included Cincinnati, Georgia, Michigan, Notre Dame, Oregon, Purdue, Penn State, USC and Tennessee in his top schools.
Ohio State has long been recruiting Zackery, officially offering him last summer. He was also able to visit with Columbus multiple times last season. The Buckeyes will look to get him back multiple times this year, including for an in-game atmosphere.
The close proximity combined with his relationship with the coaching staff has Ohio State in a great spot in Zackery’s recruitment. However, they are not alone, and Notre Dame is also viewed as a top contender to land him; they have also gained some recent momentum in his recruitment.
The Irish have the lone 247Sports Crystal Ball prediction for Zackery, and it was cast just last week by 247Sports Director of Football Recruiting, Steve Wiltfong. There is still plenty of time left in his recruitment, but the Buckeyes will look to overtake the Irish as favorites before he commits.
The Buckeyes have already earned two commitments at cornerback in the 2025 class in five-star Devin Sanchez and high four-star Blake Woodby. Zackery would make for an excellent addition alongside these two.
Zackery is the No. 23 CB in the 247Sports Composite Rankings and is the No. 167 overall prospect. He is also the No. 2 recruit out of Indiana.
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- Ohio State is preparing to play host to a handful of recruits in both the 2025 and 2026 recruiting classes this weekend. The list continued to grow Monday as 2026 Ohio cornerback Elbert Hill (Akron, OH / Archbishop Hoban) announced he would be making his way down to Columbus this weekend.
Hill does not yet have a star-ranking yet from 247Sports, but he does hold claim to an impressive offer sheet. Hill holds offers from the likes of Akron, Colorado, Louisville, Miami, Michigan, Penn State, Wisconsin, Notre Dame, Pitt, Tennessee, West Virginia, etc.
I will be at Ohio state this weekend!!️@OhioStateFB @CoachTimWalton @CoachDuHart pic.twitter.com/3yTCiPKrfN
— Elbert Hill (@Rockk114) January 15, 2024
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LGHL I-80 Football Show: Examining the new era in college football and how Ohio State fits in
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I-80 Football Show: Examining the new era in college football and how Ohio State fits in
JordanW330 via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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Three giants in the football coaching world are either retired or looking for new jobs! Welcome to a new era
Welcome to a new episode of “The I-80 Football Show.” On this show, we travel down I-80 to talk all things Big Ten Football. This is the only Big Ten Podcast that’ll cover all 18 teams. After every week of action, we will catch you up on all the conference’s games and look ahead at the matchups, storylines, and players you should be paying attention to for the next week. My name is Jordan Williams, and I am joined by my co-host Dante Morgan.
Congrats to the 2023 National Champion Michigan Wolverines. In this episode, Dante and Jordan discuss Michigan’s win over Washington for their first national championship in almost three decades. With a dominant run game and Michael Penix Jr. playing the worst game of his season Michigan cruised to a victory. Jordan may be hating but Michigan might be the most annoying National Champion of all time by trying to play the victim after their cheating scandal.
In other news, there have been seismic changes to the football landscape. Nick Saban retired from Alabama while Pete Carroll and Bill Belichick have parted ways with the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots respectively. Three titans in the industry with a combined 900 wins and 16 Super Bowls and national championships are either retired or looking for new jobs. Whether you like it or not, 2024 is the start of a new era.
With all the changes in the sport, the guys talk about Alabama and Washington’s coaching searches. Ohio State is making drastic changes to their coaching staff while Lincoln Riley has finished filling out his defensive staff hiring some big names. Despite all the big names, we’re not sure this is enough to fix their defensive issues. Ice Cube getting an award named after him is the subject of our weekly pitstop. Why do the NBA and the Basketball Hall of Fame continue to mess up anytime they try to add a new element to the sport?
Follow the show on YouTube: @JordanW330
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @I80FootballShow
Connect with us on Twitter: Jordan: @JordanW330 and Dante: @DanteM10216
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JordanW330 via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Three giants in the football coaching world are either retired or looking for new jobs! Welcome to a new era
Welcome to a new episode of “The I-80 Football Show.” On this show, we travel down I-80 to talk all things Big Ten Football. This is the only Big Ten Podcast that’ll cover all 18 teams. After every week of action, we will catch you up on all the conference’s games and look ahead at the matchups, storylines, and players you should be paying attention to for the next week. My name is Jordan Williams, and I am joined by my co-host Dante Morgan.
Congrats to the 2023 National Champion Michigan Wolverines. In this episode, Dante and Jordan discuss Michigan’s win over Washington for their first national championship in almost three decades. With a dominant run game and Michael Penix Jr. playing the worst game of his season Michigan cruised to a victory. Jordan may be hating but Michigan might be the most annoying National Champion of all time by trying to play the victim after their cheating scandal.
In other news, there have been seismic changes to the football landscape. Nick Saban retired from Alabama while Pete Carroll and Bill Belichick have parted ways with the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots respectively. Three titans in the industry with a combined 900 wins and 16 Super Bowls and national championships are either retired or looking for new jobs. Whether you like it or not, 2024 is the start of a new era.
With all the changes in the sport, the guys talk about Alabama and Washington’s coaching searches. Ohio State is making drastic changes to their coaching staff while Lincoln Riley has finished filling out his defensive staff hiring some big names. Despite all the big names, we’re not sure this is enough to fix their defensive issues. Ice Cube getting an award named after him is the subject of our weekly pitstop. Why do the NBA and the Basketball Hall of Fame continue to mess up anytime they try to add a new element to the sport?
Follow the show on YouTube: @JordanW330
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @I80FootballShow
Connect with us on Twitter: Jordan: @JordanW330 and Dante: @DanteM10216
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