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LGHL Five-star wide receiver, LSU commit visits Ohio State
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Five-star wide receiver, LSU commit visits Ohio State
Dan Hessler via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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Five-star 2025 WR Dakorien Moore | Jordan Scruggs, 247Sports
Ohio State continues to add to its spring and summer visitor lists, including the recent addition of the No. 1 offensive tackle in 2025.
Spring break is over for the Ohio State football team, and Ryan Day and the coaching staff already have a busy week ahead of themselves. Most of the focus is on this current roster of Buckeyes and preparing for the upcoming season. After an incredible offseason, which saw the program add top-tier talents in both recruiting and the transfer portal, the expectations for Ohio State could not be higher.
But the upcoming season is not the only thing keeping the Ohio State coaching staff busy. Day and his staff are also going to be playing host to some of the nation’s top recruits. Monday was the first day back for the team, and already the Buckeyes had blue-chip prospects on hand.
2025 LSU five-star wide receiver commit and the No. 1 WR in the 2025 class, Dakorien Moore (Duncanville, TX / Duncanville), was in Columbus Monday for an unofficial visit with the Buckeyes. Moore recently included Ohio State in his top four schools, alongside LSU, Texas and Oregon.
Ohio State has been making Moore more of a priority since the turn of the new year, and the Buckeyes are great at getting wide receiver recruits they want in large thanks to Brian Hartline and his continued wizardry at developing kids into first-round talents in the NFL Draft.
The visit is not the first to Ohio State for Moore, and it hopefully will not be his last. He will likely take official visits to all four of his finalists later this year before deciding if he will stick with his pledge to LSU or flip to one of the others.
Moore was not alone on his visit, as he was joined by 2025 four-star defensive lineman prospect Landon Rink (Cypress, TX / Cy-Fair).
Rink is the No. 36 DL prospect in the 247Sports Composite Rankings and he is the No. 311 overall prospect. However, he has been impressing at camps lately, including at the recent Under Armour Houston camp, and he could easily see a boost in the next rankings update.
Ohio State is not alone in recruiting Rink, as Texas A&M, Texas and Oklahoma are all targeting Rink and are closer to home. However, the Buckeyes have started making him a bigger priority as of late and won’t back down without a fight.
The Buckeyes will need to get Rink back on campus later this year for an official visit if they are going to remain contenders in his recruitment.
Ohio State is adding names to its spring visitor list seemingly every day, but the team is also busy scheduling recruiting visits for this summer. On Monday, the Buckeyes added one of the biggest names in the 2025 recruiting class to its summer visit list when No. 1 offensive tackle David Sanders Jr. (Charlotte, NC / Providence Day School) scheduled an official visit to Ohio State for June 21.
Sanders is not a new name when it comes to Ohio State recruiting, and the Buckeyes recently made the cut for his top six schools alongside South Carolina, Clemson, Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama. All six of his finalists will receive an official visit, with Ohio State being his last.
Being the last team to host him for an official visit could be of benefit to the Buckeyes, as they will get the opportunity to leave a last impression on him. This will be key for Ohio State’s chances in securing a commitment from Sanders, with the Buckeyes having only hosted him once before and seemingly trailing some of his other finalists.
Sanders is the No. 1 OT in the 247Sports Composite Rankings and is the No. 2 overall prospect. He is also the No. 1 recruit out of North Carolina.
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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
Five-star 2025 WR Dakorien Moore | Jordan Scruggs, 247Sports
Ohio State continues to add to its spring and summer visitor lists, including the recent addition of the No. 1 offensive tackle in 2025.
Spring break is over for the Ohio State football team, and Ryan Day and the coaching staff already have a busy week ahead of themselves. Most of the focus is on this current roster of Buckeyes and preparing for the upcoming season. After an incredible offseason, which saw the program add top-tier talents in both recruiting and the transfer portal, the expectations for Ohio State could not be higher.
But the upcoming season is not the only thing keeping the Ohio State coaching staff busy. Day and his staff are also going to be playing host to some of the nation’s top recruits. Monday was the first day back for the team, and already the Buckeyes had blue-chip prospects on hand.
2025 LSU five-star wide receiver commit and the No. 1 WR in the 2025 class, Dakorien Moore (Duncanville, TX / Duncanville), was in Columbus Monday for an unofficial visit with the Buckeyes. Moore recently included Ohio State in his top four schools, alongside LSU, Texas and Oregon.
Ohio State has been making Moore more of a priority since the turn of the new year, and the Buckeyes are great at getting wide receiver recruits they want in large thanks to Brian Hartline and his continued wizardry at developing kids into first-round talents in the NFL Draft.
The visit is not the first to Ohio State for Moore, and it hopefully will not be his last. He will likely take official visits to all four of his finalists later this year before deciding if he will stick with his pledge to LSU or flip to one of the others.
Moore was not alone on his visit, as he was joined by 2025 four-star defensive lineman prospect Landon Rink (Cypress, TX / Cy-Fair).
Rink is the No. 36 DL prospect in the 247Sports Composite Rankings and he is the No. 311 overall prospect. However, he has been impressing at camps lately, including at the recent Under Armour Houston camp, and he could easily see a boost in the next rankings update.
Ohio State is not alone in recruiting Rink, as Texas A&M, Texas and Oklahoma are all targeting Rink and are closer to home. However, the Buckeyes have started making him a bigger priority as of late and won’t back down without a fight.
The Buckeyes will need to get Rink back on campus later this year for an official visit if they are going to remain contenders in his recruitment.
David Sanders Jr. schedules Ohio State summer visit
Ohio State is adding names to its spring visitor list seemingly every day, but the team is also busy scheduling recruiting visits for this summer. On Monday, the Buckeyes added one of the biggest names in the 2025 recruiting class to its summer visit list when No. 1 offensive tackle David Sanders Jr. (Charlotte, NC / Providence Day School) scheduled an official visit to Ohio State for June 21.
Sanders is not a new name when it comes to Ohio State recruiting, and the Buckeyes recently made the cut for his top six schools alongside South Carolina, Clemson, Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama. All six of his finalists will receive an official visit, with Ohio State being his last.
Being the last team to host him for an official visit could be of benefit to the Buckeyes, as they will get the opportunity to leave a last impression on him. This will be key for Ohio State’s chances in securing a commitment from Sanders, with the Buckeyes having only hosted him once before and seemingly trailing some of his other finalists.
Sanders is the No. 1 OT in the 247Sports Composite Rankings and is the No. 2 overall prospect. He is also the No. 1 recruit out of North Carolina.
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LGHL Diebler will lead the men to the NIT and beyond; women to host Maine in NCAA tourney
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Diebler will lead the men to the NIT and beyond; women to host Maine in NCAA tourney
Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
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!
Setting the table for second week of Buckeyes spring practice (paywall)
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row
Four Buckeyes flashing on defense during start of spring camp (paywall)
Austin Ward, Dotting the Eyes
Steelers acquire Fields in trade with Bears
Teresa Varley, Steelers.com
Tracking former Buckeyes in NFL free agency
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row
You’re Nuts: Who in Ohio State sports are you giving an Oscar to?
Brett Ludwiczak and Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land
No. 2 Ohio State women’s basketball to host No. 15 Maine Black Bears in NCAA Tournament
Thomas Costello, Land-Grant Holy Land
How to buy OSU women’s basketball tickets in 2024 NCAA Tournament
Colin Gay, The Columbus Dispatch
A closer look at Ohio State women’s NCAA Tournament opener vs Maine
Brianna Mac Kay, The Columbus Dispatch
Ohio State men’s basketball to host Cornell in opening round of NIT
Connor Lemons, Land-Grant Holy Land
What are the immediate implications of Jake Diebler becoming Ohio State’s head coach
Connor Lemons, Land-Grant Holy Land
John ‘Juni’ Mobley reaffirms commitment to Ohio State, Jake Diebler
Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch
Colin White sticking with commitment to play for Ohio State, Jake Diebler
Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch
Majority of Ohio State fans support Diebler as the new men’s basketball head coach
Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land
Column: Take a bow, Jake Diebler
Connor Lemons, Land-Grant Holy Land
Buckeyes Earn 9-0 Shutout of Bulldogs, Advance to 2024 Frozen Four
Ohio State Athletics
Men’s Tennis: Buckeyes Continue Dominance of Michigan with 4-0 Victory
Ohio State Athletics
Softball: Ohio State Uses Home Runs to Down No. 23 Kentucky, 12-6
Ohio State Athletics
Baseball: Ohio State Dominates West Virginia, 26-11, in Series Finale
Ohio State Athletics
Look, I don’t have time to keep up with what craziness is going on in the U.K., can someone just explain it to me like I haven’t watched “The Crown” since Season 1?
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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
Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
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!
On the Gridiron
Setting the table for second week of Buckeyes spring practice (paywall)
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row
Four Buckeyes flashing on defense during start of spring camp (paywall)
Austin Ward, Dotting the Eyes
Steelers acquire Fields in trade with Bears
Teresa Varley, Steelers.com
Tracking former Buckeyes in NFL free agency
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row
You’re Nuts: Who in Ohio State sports are you giving an Oscar to?
Brett Ludwiczak and Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land
On the Hardwood
No. 2 Ohio State women’s basketball to host No. 15 Maine Black Bears in NCAA Tournament
Thomas Costello, Land-Grant Holy Land
We're Dancing!
We take on #15 seed Maine in Round 1 of @MarchMadnessWBBpic.twitter.com/b1ZdyD0Ab3
— Ohio State Women’s Basketball (@OhioStateWBB) March 18, 2024
How to buy OSU women’s basketball tickets in 2024 NCAA Tournament
Colin Gay, The Columbus Dispatch
A closer look at Ohio State women’s NCAA Tournament opener vs Maine
Brianna Mac Kay, The Columbus Dispatch
Ohio State men’s basketball to host Cornell in opening round of NIT
Connor Lemons, Land-Grant Holy Land
What are the immediate implications of Jake Diebler becoming Ohio State’s head coach
Connor Lemons, Land-Grant Holy Land
John ‘Juni’ Mobley reaffirms commitment to Ohio State, Jake Diebler
Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch
Colin White sticking with commitment to play for Ohio State, Jake Diebler
Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch
Majority of Ohio State fans support Diebler as the new men’s basketball head coach
Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land
Column: Take a bow, Jake Diebler
Connor Lemons, Land-Grant Holy Land
Outside the Shoe and Schott
Buckeyes Earn 9-0 Shutout of Bulldogs, Advance to 2024 Frozen Four
Ohio State Athletics
Men’s Tennis: Buckeyes Continue Dominance of Michigan with 4-0 Victory
Ohio State Athletics
Softball: Ohio State Uses Home Runs to Down No. 23 Kentucky, 12-6
Ohio State Athletics
Baseball: Ohio State Dominates West Virginia, 26-11, in Series Finale
Ohio State Athletics
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Look, I don’t have time to keep up with what craziness is going on in the U.K., can someone just explain it to me like I haven’t watched “The Crown” since Season 1?
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LGHL Ohio State women’s basketball “whole again,” entering March Madness
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Ohio State women’s basketball “whole again,” entering March Madness
ThomasCostello via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images
How the return of a Buckeyes favorite gives Ohio State an advantage missed in the last three games of Big Ten play
On Sunday, March 25, Ohio State women’s basketball defeated the Maryland Terrapins. That victory clinched at least a share of the Big Ten regular season title. When the Buckeyes clinched the trophy outright three days later, against the Michigan Wolverines, there was a notable absence in team celebrations. Now, after being away for the team for three games, forward Eboni Walker is back with the Scarlet and Gray.
Walker’s absence began in that victory over the Terrapins. Playing only two minutes in the contest, Walker entered the game with her usual energy and intensity. However, on a fast break, Walker attempted a no-look pass to a teammate, sending the ball out of bounds instead in a close game against the Terps. The move drew the ire of head coach Kevin McGuff, visibly upset at the lost possession.
The forward wasn’t seen on the bench for the closing parts of the game. Against Michigan, Walker was listed “out” on the Buckeyes’ availability report and didn’t celebrate on the court with her teammates.
This season’s been difficult, on the court, for Walker. After transferring to Ohio State at the start of the 2022-23 season, Walker worked on conditioning and learning a new system following almost a year away from playing Division I basketball. In February, when forward Rebeka Mikulášiková went down with an ankle injury, Walker lid into the starting five-position and kept it through the end of the Buckeyes’ Elite Eight run.
Entering the 2023-24 season, a competition between Mikulášiková and Walker felt inevitable. Plus the addition of graduate senior transfer Taiyier Parks from the Michigan State Spartans adding another element of intrigue in the post position.
Mikulášiková won the role she’s held since the start of her junior year, starting all but one game this season, due to illness. For Walker, who averaged 22 minutes per game after winning the starting role last season, minutes dropped substantially. This season, the graduate senior averages 10.9 minutes per game, appearing only 22 times out of 27 games.
The reason for leaving the program is unknown, with head coach Kevin McGuff saying she was not with the team, keeping the situation within the team.
Sunday night, when the Scarlet and Gray awaited their NCAA Tournament fate, Walker was part of the celebration. Coach McGuff confirmed her return to the team. It’s a moment that means a lot for Walker’s Ohio State teammates.
“I feel like, you know, we’re whole again,” said forward Cotie McMahon.
For the sports statisticians, Walker’s numbers aren’t at the top of the conference near Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, but what’s seen in a 40-minute game is a small part of what makes a team.
Watch Walker on the sidelines and interacting with her teammates in games, and you see someone who has strong chemistry with everybody. The Las Vegas, Nevada product is joking with teammates, has a smile on her face and seems to uplift everyone she spends time around. Something you can see a little bit of in a profile done on Walker this summer, after a skydiving adventure.
On the court, Walker’s contributed in vital ways over the past two seasons. Look at the NCAA Tournament Second Round game against the North Carolina Tar Heels. While guard Jacy Sheldon received praise for her game-winning shot, it was the focus and work of Walker that made the play possible.
Coach McGuff designed a play that was broken from the start. After inbounding to Walker, the forward didn’t panic or try to do too much. Waiting patiently, Walker found Sheldon who made the final move before hitting a midrange jumper.
Walker provides something the Buckeyes desperately need: rebounding. She does it through being quick on the court, and putting herself into the paint aggressively to grab missed shots. Against the Terrapins in the Big Ten Tournament, the Buckeyes were out rebounded by 24. That doesn’t mean that Walker’s inclusion would erase that deficit, but when asked about the defeat, guard Celeste Taylor said Ohio State lost because it lacked heart. Something Walker has in abundance.
“Eboni shines in a lot of ways,” said McMahon. “Her impact on and off the court is huge. I mean, whether we’re in practice, whether we’re in a game, or literally in recovery, like her personality. Just her being there really has an impact on this team.”
The forward is a fan favorite too. When folks were celebrating the title victory with confetti and streamers, Ohio State supporters online wanted to know the whereabouts of Walker. She plays a style of game that fans appreciate and has a personality that’s hard to miss when you’re in the arena.
Whether Walker sees the court for ample minutes in March Madness, starting Friday against the Maine Black Bears, it’s a return that could lead to better performances from the Buckeyes.
“And you know, we miss her a lot,” said McMahon. “But she’s back.”
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ThomasCostello via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images
How the return of a Buckeyes favorite gives Ohio State an advantage missed in the last three games of Big Ten play
On Sunday, March 25, Ohio State women’s basketball defeated the Maryland Terrapins. That victory clinched at least a share of the Big Ten regular season title. When the Buckeyes clinched the trophy outright three days later, against the Michigan Wolverines, there was a notable absence in team celebrations. Now, after being away for the team for three games, forward Eboni Walker is back with the Scarlet and Gray.
Walker’s absence began in that victory over the Terrapins. Playing only two minutes in the contest, Walker entered the game with her usual energy and intensity. However, on a fast break, Walker attempted a no-look pass to a teammate, sending the ball out of bounds instead in a close game against the Terps. The move drew the ire of head coach Kevin McGuff, visibly upset at the lost possession.
The forward wasn’t seen on the bench for the closing parts of the game. Against Michigan, Walker was listed “out” on the Buckeyes’ availability report and didn’t celebrate on the court with her teammates.
This season’s been difficult, on the court, for Walker. After transferring to Ohio State at the start of the 2022-23 season, Walker worked on conditioning and learning a new system following almost a year away from playing Division I basketball. In February, when forward Rebeka Mikulášiková went down with an ankle injury, Walker lid into the starting five-position and kept it through the end of the Buckeyes’ Elite Eight run.
Entering the 2023-24 season, a competition between Mikulášiková and Walker felt inevitable. Plus the addition of graduate senior transfer Taiyier Parks from the Michigan State Spartans adding another element of intrigue in the post position.
Mikulášiková won the role she’s held since the start of her junior year, starting all but one game this season, due to illness. For Walker, who averaged 22 minutes per game after winning the starting role last season, minutes dropped substantially. This season, the graduate senior averages 10.9 minutes per game, appearing only 22 times out of 27 games.
The reason for leaving the program is unknown, with head coach Kevin McGuff saying she was not with the team, keeping the situation within the team.
Sunday night, when the Scarlet and Gray awaited their NCAA Tournament fate, Walker was part of the celebration. Coach McGuff confirmed her return to the team. It’s a moment that means a lot for Walker’s Ohio State teammates.
“I feel like, you know, we’re whole again,” said forward Cotie McMahon.
For the sports statisticians, Walker’s numbers aren’t at the top of the conference near Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, but what’s seen in a 40-minute game is a small part of what makes a team.
Watch Walker on the sidelines and interacting with her teammates in games, and you see someone who has strong chemistry with everybody. The Las Vegas, Nevada product is joking with teammates, has a smile on her face and seems to uplift everyone she spends time around. Something you can see a little bit of in a profile done on Walker this summer, after a skydiving adventure.
On the court, Walker’s contributed in vital ways over the past two seasons. Look at the NCAA Tournament Second Round game against the North Carolina Tar Heels. While guard Jacy Sheldon received praise for her game-winning shot, it was the focus and work of Walker that made the play possible.
Coach McGuff designed a play that was broken from the start. After inbounding to Walker, the forward didn’t panic or try to do too much. Waiting patiently, Walker found Sheldon who made the final move before hitting a midrange jumper.
Walker provides something the Buckeyes desperately need: rebounding. She does it through being quick on the court, and putting herself into the paint aggressively to grab missed shots. Against the Terrapins in the Big Ten Tournament, the Buckeyes were out rebounded by 24. That doesn’t mean that Walker’s inclusion would erase that deficit, but when asked about the defeat, guard Celeste Taylor said Ohio State lost because it lacked heart. Something Walker has in abundance.
“Eboni shines in a lot of ways,” said McMahon. “Her impact on and off the court is huge. I mean, whether we’re in practice, whether we’re in a game, or literally in recovery, like her personality. Just her being there really has an impact on this team.”
The forward is a fan favorite too. When folks were celebrating the title victory with confetti and streamers, Ohio State supporters online wanted to know the whereabouts of Walker. She plays a style of game that fans appreciate and has a personality that’s hard to miss when you’re in the arena.
Whether Walker sees the court for ample minutes in March Madness, starting Friday against the Maine Black Bears, it’s a return that could lead to better performances from the Buckeyes.
“And you know, we miss her a lot,” said McMahon. “But she’s back.”
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