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LGHL LGHL Uncut Podcast: Greg Gard, Chris Holtmann, Ohio State players discuss Wisconsin’s win over Buckeyes

LGHL Uncut Podcast: Greg Gard, Chris Holtmann, Ohio State players discuss Wisconsin’s win over Buckeyes
Connor Lemons 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

Ohio State’s head coach was a little bit calmer after the game than he was during.

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

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Following Ohio State’s 65-60 loss to Wisconsin, the media spoke to Greg Gard, Chris Holtmann, Zed Key, and Isaac Likekele about Ohio State’s eighth loss in their last nine games. Gard, the winner of the game, was able to discuss Wisconsin shaking off a bad stretch and winning a game on the road.

Gard praised his players for “not letting the outside noise get to them” and refusing to let a slump (Wisconsin had lost six of seven heading into Thursday’s game) continue. He praised Brice Sensabaugh’s ability to create shots at any time, but said it was much easier to guard him on Thursday since he was in foul trouble the entire time.

Key and Likekele did not have answers for why Ohio State did not come out with enough “bite” or “energy” in the 22nd game of the season. Key stoutly rejected any notion that the team dislikes or resents Sensabaugh for his sudden success.

Holtmann was as short as he’s ever been in a press conference. He was critical of officials, saying, “We weren’t allowed to talk to them.”

He also said he’s not sure why a second technical was called on him, adding that, “The first was warranted, but I did not feel that the second was.”


Connect with Connor:
Twitter: @lemons_connor

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Google Wisconsin Holds Off Ohio State At Home, 65-60, As Buckeyes Fall to .500 on the Season | Eleven Warriors - Eleven Warriors

Wisconsin Holds Off Ohio State At Home, 65-60, As Buckeyes Fall to .500 on the Season | Eleven Warriors - Eleven Warriors
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Wisconsin Holds Off Ohio State At Home, 65-60, As Buckeyes Fall to .500 on the Season | Eleven Warriors Eleven Warriors

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Google Chris Holtmann Knows Better Play From Buckeyes “Begins With Me” And Says Losing Composure Against Wisconsi - Eleven Warriors

Chris Holtmann Knows Better Play From Buckeyes “Begins With Me” And Says Losing Composure Against Wisconsi - Eleven Warriors
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LGHL You’re Nuts: Which 2023 men’s basketball commit will be the most impactful right away?

You’re Nuts: Which 2023 men’s basketball commit will be the most impactful right away?
Connor Lemons via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: JUN 06 Pangos All-American Camp

Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

It’s not that we’re thinking about next year already but.... we are thinking about next year.

As the Ohio State men’s basketball team continues to spiral into the depths of despair, we are beginning to look down the road to next season, when the No. 6 recruiting class in the nation will join the program. Assuming no transfer shenanigans, Ohio State will add three four-star recruits and one three-star recruit to the program in the summer — on top of returnees Roddy Gayle, Bruce Thornton, and Felix Okpara, who were all four-star recruits as well.

But first, we must recap what we debated last week.


Last week, Connor and Justin debated which Big Ten team has been the biggest surprise — for better or for worse. Justin picked the Purdue Boilermakers, who sit at 22-1 overall, are the consensus No. 1 team in the country, and will be crowned Big Ten champions in roughly five weeks. Connor went with Ohio State, who was picked to finish fifth or sixth in the conference and is currently in 12th.

48% of the people sided with Justin, 35% of the people sided with Connor, and the remaining 17% went with “a different team.” Justin wins again.

After 86 weeks:​

Justin- 39
Connor- 34
Other- 9​

(There have been four ties)​


As stated up top, we are discussing the 2023 recruiting class. Ohio State will need a few of their freshmen to be game-changers right away. Which one will do the most, the quickest?

Today’s question: Which 2023 commit will be the most impactful right away? ​

Connor: Scotty Middleton​


Photo courtesy of Jim Hawkins - 247Sports

I’ve got a secret to share with you about this Ohio State program that you may not know. Bring it in, I don’t want anyone else to hear.

This team is horrid on the defensive end.

This season, Ohio State is No. 84 in defensive efficiency. Last season they were No. 111. The year before that they were No. 82. For three straight years, this team has not been able to guard. They haven’t been able to guard the ball on the perimeter, they haven’t been able to guard the post. They haven’t been able to jump passing lanes and be disruptive. They haven’t been able to get back and guard in transition. All-around, just poo poo on defense.

But listen, Scotty Middleton is going to help with a lot of that.

Scotty is a 6-foot-6, 185-pound small forward who plays for Sunrise Christian Academy in Wichita, Kansas. He’s regarded as one of the best and most versatile wings in the 2023 recruiting class, and can fill it up on offense too!


If you want to know Scotty a little better, he joined Land-Grant Holy Land’s college basketball podcast, “Bucketheads” back in August to talk about his decision to commit to Ohio State, what he likes about the program, and his former teammate, Gradey Dick.

Middleton will put on a few pounds between now and November, but at 6-foot-6 he can play any position one through four and guard all those positions. He takes pride in his defense especially, and that is an area that Ohio State circled when recruiting him. He may not start for the Buckeyes right away, but he’ll be someone that Chris Holtmann can throw in at any point to guard any player other than the center.

The Buckeyes have consistently been an efficient, well-oiled offense. But lately the defense has lagged quite a bit, and is in need of reinforcements. I think that Middleton will be the best all-around defender Ohio State has had since Luther Muhammad, and Aaron Craft before them. Craft, Muhammad, and Middleton may be the best three Ohio State defenders of the past 15 years when all is said and done.

Justin: Bronny James ​


Alright, hear me out. There is this notion on the interwebs that Bronny James is not actually that good at basketball, and he only gets the recognition because he is LeBron’s kid. This is inaccurate. Bronny can ball.

I also very much recognize he may never play for Ohio State. If he doesn’t, my answer to this question is Taison Chatman. But assuming Bronny is a Buckeye, and not a Duck or a Trojan, let’s talk about it.

James is ranked as the 34th overall recruit in the 2023 class, the 11th ranked combo guard and the 11th ranked player in the great high school hoops state of California. He is a high four-star recruit. He would be the top recruit in the already fantastic Buckeyes 2023 class.

See for yourself.


Bronny is also a McDonald’s All-American. The last McDonald’s All-American that went on to play for the Buckeyes was D’Angelo Russell in 2014, who went on to be a First Team All-Big Ten selection, the second pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, and was a one and done.

There is also this idea that all Bronny would bring to Ohio State is unwanted attention. I am not even positive what that means. People who think LeBron would be at every game have to remember that he is still going to be playing in the NBA next season. He is busy — he would make it to some games I’m sure, but he would not be courtside at 30 games.

Plus, Bronny would put some people in the seats, which is never a bad thing. I am pro Bronny to Ohio State, as everyone should be.

This is the evaluation from 247Sports’ Eric Bossi after his junior season:

“Slowly but surely, Bronny James is starting to come into his own as a player on a loaded Sierra Canyon team,” Bossi said. “James’ 6-foot-3 frame has filled out nicely and he’s added some pop on drives to the rim through traffic or in transition. One of his strengths is his ability to make catch and shoot jump shots and he is a fantastic passer. James gives good effort on the defensive end where he plays with toughness and versatility. There are times where he can be a bit passive on the offensive end, but overall he has made positive strides as a junior.”


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LGHL Why is this News? All the articles and tweets Buckeye fans need for February 3, 2023

Why is this News? All the articles and tweets Buckeye fans need for February 3, 2023
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: The Columbus Dispatch

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...​


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On the Gridiron​


Key Takeaways as Corey Dennis evaluates quarterback room, competition (paywall)
Austin Ward, Dotting the Eyes

Key takeaways from Justin Frye on revamped Ohio State offensive line (paywall)
Bill Landis, Dotting the Eyes

Ohio State’s Chip Trayanum to remain at running back; Tony Alford excited to have him
Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts

Roster Reset: Examining Buckeyes wide receivers as stars return for encore (paywall)
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row

How Brian Hartline’s arrival and Ryan Day’s epiphany changed Ohio State’s coaching structure
Nathan Baird, cleveland.com

I’m not saying he’s the G.O.A.T., but I’m not not saying he’s the G.O.A.T.:

There seems to be a trend

And every year I mention, “they’re missing one or two.”

So I’ll say it again, You’re missing 1 in the top 10… pic.twitter.com/XH8AoXpF8w

— Brian Hartline (@brianhartline) February 2, 2023
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Buckeyes need to plug several holes on their offensive line
Bill Rabinowitz, The Columbus Dispatch

Returning O-Line starters Donovan Jackson, Matthew Jones remaining at guard for now (paywall)
Andy Backstrom, Lettermen Row

Starting Spots at Tackle, Center up for Grabs on Ohio State’s Offensive Line Entering Spring
Dan Hope, Eleven Warriors

Ohio State football’s veteran offensive line problem may have a second-year solution
Nathan Baird, cleveland.com

Ohio State coaches share their thoughts on Buckeyes’ 6 incoming transfers (paywall)
Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic

Meh, could be better, could be worse:

Get set for Big Ten Saturday Night!

Starting September 2nd, the trio of @Todd_Blackledge, @NoahEagle15 and @KathrynTappen will call Big Ten Football on NBC and @peacock.

More: https://t.co/2K6OWuJdrz pic.twitter.com/eUEv7Kgb7S

— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) February 2, 2023
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How will C.J. Hicks and Ohio State football’s young linebackers get a look behind veteran starters?
Nathan Baird, cleveland.com

Gene Smith ‘not interested’ in Big Ten commissioner job
Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch

Ohio State and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad month of January
Brett Ludwiczak, Land-Grant Holy Land

Michigan fans didn’t want him to start, now they claim the G.O.A.T: Tom Brady
Chris Renne, Land-Grant Holy Land

On the Hardwood​


Despite spirited comeback, Ohio State falls to Wisconsin at home, 65-60
Connor Lemons, Land-Grant Holy Land

Ohio State loses Chris Holtmann to ejection, then game to Wisconsin
Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch

Watch OSU’s Chris Holtmann discuss ejection
Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch

If you asked this question, you should be barred from all press conferences in the future:

Zed Key was asked if there is a "resentment" of Brice Sensabaugh because of the success he's had.

"There's not problems in the locker room. We tell him we're proud of him, we tell him to keep going."

— Connor Lemons (@lemons_connor) February 3, 2023
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Column: Chris Holtmann needs to coach for his job over the next four weeks
Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land

Chris Holtmann ‘is our coach of the future,” OSU AD Gene Smith says
Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch

Ohio State’s future is bright as the freshman continues to show their potential
Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts

This seems bad:

After last night's loss to Wisconsin, Ohio State fell to #45 in our rankings, the Buckeyes' lowest position in nearly four years. OSU (11-11) has now lost eight of their last nine games and has recorded double-digit negative game efficiency ratings in three straight contests. pic.twitter.com/anOFiW5Qv6

— Erik Haslam (@haslametrics) February 3, 2023
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This season is Taylor Mikesell’s most impressive yet
Thomas Costello, Land-Grsnt Holy Land

Outside the Shoe and Schott​


Wrestling Moore, Snyder Win Gold, McKenna Silver at Zagreb Open
Ohio State Athletics

Men’s Swimming & Diving Named CSCAA Scholar All-America Teams
Ohio State Athletics

And now for something completely different...​


He said what he said, and he’s not wrong:

Criticizing the “other collective” is a great way to show this group is working for the best interests of Ohio State and not trying to promote itself. Unbelievable. pic.twitter.com/kFDjUOaqHD

— Austin Ward (@AWardSports) February 3, 2023
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Google Buckeyes, Holtmann come unglued in 65-60 home loss to Wisconsin - 247Sports

Buckeyes, Holtmann come unglued in 65-60 home loss to Wisconsin - 247Sports
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  1. Buckeyes, Holtmann come unglued in 65-60 home loss to Wisconsin 247Sports
  2. Wisconsin Holds Off Ohio State At Home, 65-60, As Buckeyes Fall to .500 on the Season | Eleven Warriors Eleven Warriors
  3. Wisconsin men’s basketball: Game Thread vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Bucky's 5th Quarter

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