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LGHL Bucketheads Podcast Episode 69: The Buckeyes are looking to make history in Chicago

Bucketheads Podcast Episode 69: The Buckeyes are looking to make history in Chicago
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Syndication: The Columbus Dispatch

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How many more days will we have Ohio State men’s basketball?

‘Bucketheads’ is LGHL’s men’s basketball podcast, hosted by Connor Lemons and Justin Golba. Every episode they give you the latest scoop on the Ohio State Buckeyes and everything else happening in the college hoops world.

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During episode 69 (nice) of our men’s basketball podcast, Connor and Justin dissect the Big Ten Tournament bracket and take their guesses at how far Ohio State will advance. One of our cohosts think the Buckeyes will win a game before bowing out in round two. The other....is a bite more optimistic.

Then they make their picks for a winner, as well as break down which bubble teams will need one win or more to solidify a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Michigan probably needs two wins, while Rutgers may need one — mathematically, this won’t work out for both parties. Wisconsin absolutely needs to beat Ohio State to get into the tournament, and Penn State could use a win against seven-seed Illinois to make sure they’re safe. Will any of these teams make the tournament?

Finally, the guys share some good news about the podcast, which will continue on as advertised into the summer after a brief cancellation scare.


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LGHL You’re Nuts: Who wins this year’s Big Ten Tournament?

You’re Nuts: Who wins this year’s Big Ten Tournament?
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NCAA Basketball: Indiana at Michigan

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Your (almost) daily dose of good-natured, Ohio State banter.

The most wonderful time of the year is upon us!

Conference tournaments for all the major conferences start up over the next few days, while a number of teams have already clinched a spot in the NCAA Tournament in thrilling fashion. Southeast Missouri State won the Ohio Valley in overtime, while UNC-Asheville rallied from down 14 in the second half on Sunday to claim the Big South title.

While seeing teams in one-bid leagues is exciting, there is something different about the few days before the brackets are announced when there is an avalanche of college basketball from noon to beyond midnight. The Thursday and Friday of conference tournament week is especially entertaining during the day because you’ll see top conference seeds try and fight off pesky lower seeds who have nothing left to lose.

The Big Ten Tournament kicks off on Wednesday with Ohio State and Wisconsin in the first round. Even though we love the Buckeyes, we aren’t crazy enough to think Chris Holtmann’s team is going to become the first team to shock the world and win five games to secure the Big Ten’s automatic bid. Since expansion of the conference, no Big Ten team playing on Wednesday has ever made it to even Saturday, let alone Sunday.

Since the Buckeyes aren’t a legitimate threat to win it all in Chicago, today we are giving our picks for who we do think will win the Big Ten Tournament title. This year has been wide-open in the conference, which makes the tournament even tougher to predict than normal. Will it be Purdue with monster Zach Edey? Can Northwestern continue to shock college basketball with their strong play? Or will it be someone else?

Today’s question: Who will win this year’s Big Ten Tournament?​

We’d love to hear your choices. Either respond to us on Twitter at @Landgrant33 or leave your choice in the comments.​


Before we get to our choices for today’s question, we have to announce that this will be Meredith’s last “You’re Nuts”. To celebrate an amazing run at Land-Grant Holy Land, we are going to also pick our favorite “You’re Nuts” involving Meredith.

We thank Meredith for years of tremendous writing here at LGHL, and wish her nothing but the best going forward!

Brett’s answer: Indiana​


Picking Purdue feels way too chalky for me. I know the Boilermakers have Zach Edey, but what happens if Edey gets into foul trouble and is sidelined for a big chunk of a game? Does Purdue have enough outside of Edey to survive something like that? I’m not convinced that they do.

Give me the team that has beaten Purdue twice this year. Indiana has a player that is just as much of a game-changer as Edey. Trayce Jackson-Davis hit another level with his play after the calendar turned to 2023. The Hoosiers closed out the regular season with an overtime win over Michigan in Bloomington where they overcame a double-digits deficit in the second half to take down the Wolverines for the second time this season.

Not only do I like the veteran presence that Jackson-Davis gives Indiana, the Hoosiers also have one of the best freshmen in the country in Jalen Hood-Schifino. Sometimes the play from the guard is inconsistent, but when he gets hot he can really fill it up. Indiana also has some other complimentary pieces in Race Thompson and Miller Kopp, who won’t be shook by the big stage that comes with the conference tournament.

The Hoosiers also have a favorable draw in this year’s tournament. Indiana could square off with Maryland in the quarterfinals, but the Terrapins weren’t very good at the end of the regular season. In the semifinals, the Hoosiers could see Illinois, Penn State, or Northwestern. Mike Woodson’s team has to be eager to see the Wildcats again to get some revenge since Northwestern beat them twice this year.

Brett’s favorite ‘You’re Nuts”: Which non-football related historical figure would be best to coach Ohio State?​


This was back from the early days of “You’re Nuts” back in May 2021. The offseason obviously provides a little bit more of a challenge to try and come up with topics, but this was one that I knew would be fun when Meredith suggested it.

Usually when we suggested topics, one of us would e-mail the other on Sunday with an idea, and for the most part there wasn’t much back-and-forth about it since they were well thought out and were close to the pulse of what was happening with the Buckeyes (or with sports in general).

I couldn’t have asked for a better partner to write not only these pieces with, but also to share game previews and bold predictions over the last few years. It’s not going to be the same here at LGHL without Meredith, since she was such a professional with her work, but also knew when was time to have fun with articles and topics. I wish you all of the great things in your next chapter, since you deserve all of them!

Meredith’s answer: Northwestern​


Sadly, I can’t imagine Ohio State turning on the jets and winning the Big Ten Tournament this year, so I’m going to go with another biased take and say it’ll be Northwestern. The Wildcats are poised to make their second-ever NCAA Tournament and as the conference’s perennial underdog, it’s hard to cheer against them.

The Wildcats finished the regular season tied with three other teams for second-place in the conference standings, and with their luck and tiebreakers, drew the No. 2 seed in the Big Ten Tournament. Their 20-10 overall finish is the team’s best since the 2016-17 season when Northwestern made that single NCAA Tournament.

While their scoring is nothing to write home about (quite literally - the Wildcats are 11th in the conference in offense with just 68 points per game), their defense is elite, allowing under 63 points per game. Like their football counterparts, if Northwestern can’t overmatch their opponents on talent, they’ll stay in the game with smart play and a defensive mindset.

Meredith’s favorite ‘You’re Nuts”: Mean Girls (obviously)​


I was very close to picking the favorite historical figure edition as well!

In terms of my favorite “You’re Nuts” topic we’ve done together, last May, we created a burn book for Big Ten football coaches. Brett took the Big Ten East and I the West. My favorite was the bonus pick of Tracy Clay (“HE MADE OUT WITH A DILLY BAR!”)

Anyway, thanks for everything, Brett - it’s been a blast these past couple years writing these pieces, previews, bold predictions and more!

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Google Ohio State's Chris Holtmann discusses Buckeyes snapping nine-game losing streak with 72-60 win over Illinois - 247Sports

Ohio State's Chris Holtmann discusses Buckeyes snapping nine-game losing streak with 72-60 win over Illinois - 247Sports
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LGHL The name I’m most excited to hear about during spring practice is Caden Curry

The name I’m most excited to hear about during spring practice is Caden Curry
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NCAA Football: Arkansas State at Ohio State

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The true freshman popped every time he was on the field last season, it’s time to let him cook more often this year.

Spring is a time of hope, a time of rebirth. Where everything is possible as we emerge from the dark and depressing doldrums of winter. While weather-wise, it might still be winter where you are, it is now officially spring at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center as the Ohio State football program is kicking off spring practice today with a lot of questions to answer, things to accomplish, and players to prepare.

Obviously, the most important thing that needs to be accomplished over the next five weeks is the development of the player who will take over at quarterback come fall. When I generously gave the football team some New Year’s resolutions in early January, I suggested that the coaches have a pretty good idea who the starting QB would be coming out of spring. They don’t need to share it publicly, but having a clear-cut favorite will be important so that they can focus the summer workouts and fall camp around “the guy,” rather than having to extend the battle over the next five months (we’ve seen how damaging that can be to a team).


Ryan Day has said that the plan is to pick a signal-caller this spring, but wouldn’t 100% commit to it, which I think is fine. Do everything you can to make that decision, but if neither guy distances himself from the other, there’s no reason to force it. You have to get that decision right, but it sure would be nice if Kyle McCord or Devin Brown would grab the reins during these 15 practices.

So, while we know that the quarterback competition will be the most important part of the upcoming practices, there is one name that I am hoping to hear about having a standout spring, and that is rising-sophomore defensive end Caden Curry. The defensive line has long been one of the most important and impactful position groups for Ohio State, but in recent years, while they have been relatively productive, the nearly supernatural dominance that we have seen from the likes of the Bosas, Chase Young, Cameron Heyward, Vernon Gholston, Will Smith, and others just hasn’t been there.

In Jack Sawyer and J.T. Tuimoloau, defensive line coach Larry Johnson has some incredible talents on the outside this season, and hopefully they will live up to their potential this fall, but it’s this young guy that has me most intrigued.

Back in mid-September, following the game against Arkansas State, I thought that Curry had already shown the potential to become a Buckeye legend. As is often the case with true freshmen, Curry’s snap count decreased as the season progressed, but he did rack up 81 plays on defense with Pro Football Focus grading him at a 77.6-clip. While, by rule, I generally don’t put much stock in PFF grades, that did rank Curry as the 11th-best defensive player on OSU last year; the only edge rushers ahead of him were Zach Harrison (now off to the NFL), fellow true freshman Kenyatta Jackson (who only had 24 snaps over three games), Javontae Jean-Baptiste (who transferred to Notre Dame), and Tyler Friday who is not returning to Ohio State.

Tuimoloau was just behind Curry in 12th at a 75.2 grade and Sawyer was in 14th at 74. Again, those specific numbers and rankings don’t mean much to me, but what does is the fact that Curry held his own against the higher-profile players at his position. Granted, he didn’t play as meaningful of snaps against the same level of competition that Jack and J.T. did, but man was he impactful in the games he played.

Anytime Curry was on the field and allowed to cook, he looked like he had another gear that could pay major dividends for the Buckeyes. Harrison even singled him out last week while at the NFL Combine when discussing Ohio State players that could break out this year.

We all know that Johnson likes to rotate his players and move guys around, so I am hopeful that throughout the spring we hear that Curry is proving that he has to be in that mix come fall. We know that Sawyer and Tuimoloau are almost assuredly going to be starting on the outside, but if Curry can become the third guy in that rotation, and even challenge Sawyer for the Jack/Leo position, I think that is in the best interest of the OSU defense. Sawyer has clearly not reached his ceiling so far in Johnson’s and Jim Knowles’ scheme, so maybe letting him play a more traditional DE position would allow him to show what he’s capable of.

Undoubtedly an incredible athlete, but the way that he has bulked up, it does seem like the roaming, free-range responsibilities of the Jack fit him (despite it literally being his name). Curry — at least based on what we’ve seen thus far — feels like a far more natural fit for that position. Now, I’m not saying I think that Curry should supplant Sawyer in the starting lineup, just that L.J. likes to move guys around, and I am hopeful that Curry uses this spring to prove that he can’t be off the field all that often.

When you think of a three-man edge rusher rotation of J.T., Jack, and Caden paired with guys like Tyliek Williams, Mike Hall Jr., and Ty Hamilton in the middle, I think this has the potential to be the Buckeyes' best defensive line since The Predator left to wreak havoc on the NFL. There is talent and youth in the Ohio State defensive line room this year, and I am optimistic that they can get the unit back to where it belongs starting this spring.

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LGHL Land-Grant Uncut: B1G Women’s Tournament finale: McGuff, McMahon and Mikesell on the defeat

Land-Grant Uncut: B1G Women’s Tournament finale: McGuff, McMahon and Mikesell on the defeat
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Ohio State v Iowa

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The loss, a strong second half, addressing the McMahon and Caitlin Clark situation and more

Throughout the year, Land-Grant Holy Land will be bringing you uncut audio primarily from Ohio State press conferences, but also from individual interview sessions.


After an entertaining two first games of the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament for the Ohio State women’s basketball team, it came to an end Sunday in the finale. Unfortunately for the Buckeyes, they weren’t bringing the tournament trophy on the plane ride home.

The Scarlet & Gray suffered a second tough first half in a row, and unable to come back from a severely lopsided first two quarters. After the 105-72 defeat, head coach Kevin McGuff, guard Taylor Mikesell and forward Cotie McMahon spoke with the media.

After a brief message by McGuff, Mikesell and McMahon talk about how they can use this game as motivation. Mikesell addresses her final Big Ten game in her five-year career, with more basketball to play, and McMahon discusses a moment in the game between herself and Iowa’s Caitlin Clark that ended with an intentional foul call against McMahon.

To end the press conference, head coach Kevin McGuff talks about both his end of the game and halftime speech to the team, Mikesell’s final Big Ten game, the impact of fouls on the Buckeyes’ gameplan, the growth of the conference and more.

All that and more on the latest Land-Grant Uncut.


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LGHL Ohio State baseball wins 2023 Frisco Classic

Ohio State baseball wins 2023 Frisco Classic
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The Buckeyes defeated the 2022 national runner-up to win the Texas tournament.

Friday, March 3: 8-3 Ohio State (vs. Mississippi State)​


The Buckeyes opened up the Frisco Classic against reigning national champion Mississippi State, who entered the game at 6-3 on the young season, including a win against No. 25 Southern Miss in their last time out.

The two teams remained scoreless through the first three innings before a wild pitch allowed Henry Kaczmar to score the game’s first run in the top of the 4th inning. The Bulldogs responded with a run of their own in the bottom of the 5th, but Ohio State busted it open in the 6th.

A bases loaded walk put OSU up 2-1, and Tyler Petteroni followed it up with a bases-clearing double to give the Buckeyes a 5-1 lead. Ohio State added three more runs in the 7th on an RBI single by Hank Thomas and a pair of Mississippi State errors as they ballooned the lead up to 8-1. The Bulldogs got a run back in both the 8th and the 9th inning, but it would not be nearly enough as Ohio State walked away with the 8-3 victory.

Buckeye ace Isaiah Coupet had to battle through six walks in this one, but even still the southpaw managed to toss five innings allowed just one unearned run while striking out nine. Jonah Jenkins recorded the final out of the game, earning his first save of the season.

Saturday, March 4: 16-1 Cal​


Saturday’s game was one to forget, as Ohio State was thoroughly dominated by Cal in a game that was called after only seven innings as the Buckeyes were run-ruled.

Things went poorly pretty much right out of the gate, with the Golden Bears putting up a five-spot in the 1st inning. That was all she wrote for Ohio State starter Justin Eckhardt, who was charged with all five runs and came out following the opening frame. The Buckeyes got one run back in the 4th on a solo home run by Marcus Ernst, but Cal opened the floodgates with a 10-run 5th to put this one away.

Ohio State used six different pitchers in this game, compared to just two for the Bears. Wyatt Loncar was the only Buckeye to toss a scoreless frame, striking out two in what wound up being the final inning of the game in the 7th. Ernst was the only hitter with a productive day, going 2-for-2 (two of the teams four total hits) and driving in Ohio State’s only run with the homer.

Sunday, March 5: 12-9 Ohio State (vs. Oklahoma)​


After defeating the reigning national champs on Friday, Ohio State also knocked off the national runner-ups with a huge victory over Oklahoma to win the 2023 Frisco Classic.

The Sooners took an early lead in this one, pushing three runs across in the 1st inning. Ohio State wouldn’t get on the board until the 3rd inning, but they did so in a big way, scoring five runs on the strength of RBI singles by Matthew Graveline and Nick Erwin and a two-run double by Pettorini to make it 5-3 OSU. Oklahoma drove in a pair with a double in the 4th as things were all the sudden knotted up at five runs apiece.

The Buckeye bats got going again in the 5th, scoring three runs on a pair of RBI doubles by Erwin and Ernst and an RBI single by Josh McAlister. Ohio State added three more runs in the top of the 7th on a huge three-run home run by Kade Kern to make it 11-5 good guys. The Sooners made things interesting, scoring two runs in each of the 7th and 8th innings to cut the OSU lead to 11-9, but Kaczmar’s RBi single in the top of the 9th would be the icing on the cake in a 12-9 Ohio State win.

Ohio State once again used six different pitchers in this one, with Jenkins earning the win after tossing 3.2 innings allowing two earned runs and striking out three. Landon Beidelschies pitched the final 1.2 innings, earning the save while allowing just two hits and no runs with three Ks.


Both Ohio State and Oklahoma finished the round-robin tournament with a 2-1 record, but the Buckeyes’ head-to-head win over the Sooners secured them the event as they were named the official winners of the 2023 Frisco Classic. Ohio State had a trio of players recognized for their efforts over the weekend, with Coupet, Kern and Pettorini each named to the Frisco Classic All-Tournament teams for their standout performances.

The Buckeyes now sit at 5-6 on the year, and have to be feeling good as they return from Texas. Coupet has continued to be outstanding on the mound thus far, allowing only one skinny earned run over 18 innings pitched with 27 strikeouts. Jenkins has done a little bit of everything for Ohio State thus far, appearing in five game and posting a 2.38 ERA over 11.1 innings with 11 punchouts and a save. George Eisenhart has been a quietly solid arm as well, posting a 1.80 ERA over five innings (two appearances).

Offensively, Erwin leads the team with 11 RBIs, but he is followed closely by Graveline and Kern with eight apiece. Ernst leads the way with three home runs, as he and Kern (two) are the only Buckeyes to hit multiple homers on the young season. Kern’s OBP is up to .429 as well with his team-high 10 walks. The sophomore Pettorini is starting to make a name for himself after an impressive showing in the Frisco Classic, getting his average up to .289 for the year with seven RBIs and four doubles.

Up next for the Buckeyes is a trip out West to take on Cal State Bakersfield in a three-game series beginning on March 10. The Roadrunners are off to a 7-5 start to the year, but were just swept in a three-game series by Stanford in their last time out. All three games in the upcoming series will be streamed on ESPN+, starting at 9:00 p.m. ET on Friday.

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