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LGHL ‘Burning Question’: Will TreVeyon look like his freshman year self this season?
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‘Burning Question’: Will TreVeyon look like his freshman year self this season?
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A healthy Tre is scary....
From now until preseason camp starts in August, Land-Grant Holy Land will be writing articles around a different theme every week. This week is all about the most important questions yet unanswered for the season. You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content here and all of our ”Burning Questions” articles here.
2022 was a highly unusual year for the running back position. TreVeyon Henderson was expected to follow up his monstrous freshman campaign with a Heisman-like year, but couldn’t stay healthy. Neither could Miyan Williams. Ultimately, six different guys rotated in the RB position, but Henderson is still the clear No. 1. What will this year look like for him?
Let’s take a moment and remember just how phenomenal Henderson played in 2021. On 183 carries, he rushed for 1,248 yards, averaging 6.8 yards/carry and scored 15 touchdowns. He burst onto the scene and no defense could figure out how to stop him. He was so fun to watch.
Last season was a bit of a sophomore slump for him, but that wasn’t entirely his fault. He battled injuries all season long that prevented him for being his best. He rushed for 571 yards on 107 carries, scoring six touchdowns. He ended up getting foot surgery in the offseason, which is huge. Running backs need healthy feet to run — duh.
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However, he has since been cleared for football activities which is great news! Ryan Day isn’t going to rush him back into anything, but now with a full offseason to get healthy, barring any setbacks, he should be back at full strength for the start of the season.
So, what could a 100% healthy Henderson do for this team? A lot. I think it’s actually crucial that this team has a strong, reliable RB1 this year, just like he was two years ago. With a new starting quarterback, opposing teams defenses trying to contain Marvin Harrison Jr. (I’d like to see them try, though) and a new offensive line, it would be extremely helpful to have a Swiss Army Knife like Henderson in the back field.
Don’t forget, he had 312 receiving yards on 27 receptions in 2021 as well. He is a great pass-catcher and obviously can break free for those long runs. He is such an unbelievable weapon to have when he is fully healthy. We know that Ohio State is WRU, but so does the rest of the country. Therefore, defenses will be putting a lot of their attention on Marv, Emeka Egbuka, etc.
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I’m also excited to see how newly minted offensive coordinator Brian Hartline uses Henderson this year. Being the former wide receivers’ coach, I’m curious to see how much that’ll play into Henderson’s game, and how many receiving plays he will draw up for him. Either way, that is certainly something to keep an eye on.
So, to answer the burning question of will he look like his freshman year self, only time will tell. If he stays healthy, I don’t see any reason why he can’t match or surpass his first-year stats. He is such an important part of this team’s success, so let’s all hope for a healthy and successful junior campaign for him.
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meganhusslein via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
A healthy Tre is scary....
From now until preseason camp starts in August, Land-Grant Holy Land will be writing articles around a different theme every week. This week is all about the most important questions yet unanswered for the season. You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content here and all of our ”Burning Questions” articles here.
2022 was a highly unusual year for the running back position. TreVeyon Henderson was expected to follow up his monstrous freshman campaign with a Heisman-like year, but couldn’t stay healthy. Neither could Miyan Williams. Ultimately, six different guys rotated in the RB position, but Henderson is still the clear No. 1. What will this year look like for him?
Let’s take a moment and remember just how phenomenal Henderson played in 2021. On 183 carries, he rushed for 1,248 yards, averaging 6.8 yards/carry and scored 15 touchdowns. He burst onto the scene and no defense could figure out how to stop him. He was so fun to watch.
Last season was a bit of a sophomore slump for him, but that wasn’t entirely his fault. He battled injuries all season long that prevented him for being his best. He rushed for 571 yards on 107 carries, scoring six touchdowns. He ended up getting foot surgery in the offseason, which is huge. Running backs need healthy feet to run — duh.
However, he has since been cleared for football activities which is great news! Ryan Day isn’t going to rush him back into anything, but now with a full offseason to get healthy, barring any setbacks, he should be back at full strength for the start of the season.
So, what could a 100% healthy Henderson do for this team? A lot. I think it’s actually crucial that this team has a strong, reliable RB1 this year, just like he was two years ago. With a new starting quarterback, opposing teams defenses trying to contain Marvin Harrison Jr. (I’d like to see them try, though) and a new offensive line, it would be extremely helpful to have a Swiss Army Knife like Henderson in the back field.
Don’t forget, he had 312 receiving yards on 27 receptions in 2021 as well. He is a great pass-catcher and obviously can break free for those long runs. He is such an unbelievable weapon to have when he is fully healthy. We know that Ohio State is WRU, but so does the rest of the country. Therefore, defenses will be putting a lot of their attention on Marv, Emeka Egbuka, etc.
I’m also excited to see how newly minted offensive coordinator Brian Hartline uses Henderson this year. Being the former wide receivers’ coach, I’m curious to see how much that’ll play into Henderson’s game, and how many receiving plays he will draw up for him. Either way, that is certainly something to keep an eye on.
So, to answer the burning question of will he look like his freshman year self, only time will tell. If he stays healthy, I don’t see any reason why he can’t match or surpass his first-year stats. He is such an important part of this team’s success, so let’s all hope for a healthy and successful junior campaign for him.
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Jack Hanna (Official Thread)
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Jack Hanna's long goodbye: How Alzheimer's is stripping away the man the world once knew
In an exclusive interview, The Dispatch traveled to Montana to profile Jack Hanna and his family's fight against advanced Alzheimer's disease.
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Jack Hanna's long goodbye: How Alzheimer's is stripping away the man the world once knew
Mike Wagner
The Columbus Dispatch
Bigfork, Montana — As a sunset paints the sky pink on his Montana family farm, Jack Hanna sneaks a chunk of pizza to his golden retriever when a man approaches to greet him.
“Hi Jack,” the family guest says. “It’s a pleasure to meet you.”
The longtime zookeeper’s famous smile fades into curiosity.
“Where are you from?” Hanna asks between bites.
“Columbus, Ohio,” the family guest says.
Hanna built the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium into one of the nation's best. He then captivated national audiences on David Letterman’s late-night talk show, "Good Morning America" and a number of his own Emmy-winning animal series that still run in syndication. He traveled the globe as a leading animal conservationist promoting Columbus. It was his home for decades. It’s even where he once said he wanted his ashes spread whenever he passes away.
But in this moment, none of that history feels familiar.
Hanna pauses, then asks a question.
“Have I ever been to Columbus, Ohio?”
The Jack Hanna the world once knew is gone.
At age 76, Alzheimer’s disease has stripped away his memory and the life he led in the public eye for almost a half century. He was first diagnosed in the fall of 2019 with early Alzheimer's but now the disease has advanced to the point where he doesn't know most of his own family.
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LGHL Ohio State makes offers to 2025 edge rusher, 2026 wide receiver; 2025 QB makes unexpected return
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Ohio State makes offers to 2025 edge rusher, 2026 wide receiver; 2025 QB makes unexpected return
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The Buckeyes are wrapping up camp season as they hope that hope the fireworks start popping off.
The Ohio State football team wrapped up its one-day camps on Tuesday and to celebrate the occasion, the Buckeye staff issued a passed out a pair of offers to future prospects.
The first offer went to Chris Burgess, the No. 255 player in the 2025 recruiting class according to 247Sports’ Composite Ratings. The Chicago native is the No. 22 edge rusher in his cycle and the fifth-rated player from the state of Illinois. The Buckeyes became the 27th team to offer Burgess, joining such teams as Alabama, Auburn, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Miami, Notre Dame, Tennessee, USC, and others.
The 6-foot-4 and 230-pound defensive end received the offer from both head coach Ryan Day and defensive line coach Larry Johnson.
The other offer was extended to 2026 wide receiver Brody Keefe. Due to the fact that he just finished his freshman year, Keefe does not have any recruiting rankings yet, but he does have other scholarship offers, but the Buckeyes are by far the biggest program on his list.
OSU was the 10th team to offer the Waxhaw, N.C. native, joining Arkansas, NC State, North Carolina, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, and a bunch of Group of 5 schools. However, if WR coach Brian Hartline is willing to make a scholarship offer to a rising sophomore, you know there has to be some talent there. And I would venture to guess that by the time his class gets its rankings, he will be fairly high.
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Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Tom Loy, 247Sports
The Buckeyes are wrapping up camp season as they hope that hope the fireworks start popping off.
The Ohio State football team wrapped up its one-day camps on Tuesday and to celebrate the occasion, the Buckeye staff issued a passed out a pair of offers to future prospects.
Buckeyes Looking Toward the Future
The first offer went to Chris Burgess, the No. 255 player in the 2025 recruiting class according to 247Sports’ Composite Ratings. The Chicago native is the No. 22 edge rusher in his cycle and the fifth-rated player from the state of Illinois. The Buckeyes became the 27th team to offer Burgess, joining such teams as Alabama, Auburn, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Miami, Notre Dame, Tennessee, USC, and others.
The 6-foot-4 and 230-pound defensive end received the offer from both head coach Ryan Day and defensive line coach Larry Johnson.
After an amazing workout I am BEYOND excited to announce that I have received an offer from THE Ohio State University@R2X_Rushmen1 @ryandaytime @EDGYTIM @AllenTrieu @Rivals_Clint @ChadSimmons_ @adamgorney @LemmingReport @SimeonNation @OhioStateRivals #GoBuckeyes pic.twitter.com/pV0PMnKcI8
— Christopher Burgess Jr (@ChrisBurgessJr) June 20, 2023
The other offer was extended to 2026 wide receiver Brody Keefe. Due to the fact that he just finished his freshman year, Keefe does not have any recruiting rankings yet, but he does have other scholarship offers, but the Buckeyes are by far the biggest program on his list.
OSU was the 10th team to offer the Waxhaw, N.C. native, joining Arkansas, NC State, North Carolina, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, and a bunch of Group of 5 schools. However, if WR coach Brian Hartline is willing to make a scholarship offer to a rising sophomore, you know there has to be some talent there. And I would venture to guess that by the time his class gets its rankings, he will be fairly high.
Quick Hits
- Jeremiah Smith is taking advantage of all of those frequent flyer opportunities this summer. According to On3’s Miami site CanSport, the No. 2 player in the 2024 class and Ohio State commit will not be taking his official visit to Penn State this weekend and instead will be taking his talents to South Beach... or Coral Gables. On Monday and Tuesday, he was on an unofficial visit on the other side of the Sunshine State with the Florida State Seminoles.
- The Buckeyes’ top 2025 quarterback prospect Tavien St. Clair unexpectedly showed back up at camp on Tuesday. The Bellefontaine native was in town late last week and wasn’t publicly expected to return so quickly. However, according to Bucknuts’ Bill Kurelic, he really enjoys working with quarterback coach Corey Dennis. Kurelic and 247Sports’ Director of Football Recruiting Steve Wiltfong both have crystal balls in Ohio State’s favor for the QB.
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