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LGHL Hangout in the Holy Land Podcast: Ohio State QB battle rages on as we preview Big Ten title contenders
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Hangout in the Holy Land Podcast: Ohio State QB battle rages on as we preview Big Ten title contenders
Josh Dooley via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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Josh and Chuck are counting down the days until kickoff while wondering aloud when the Buckeyes will announce a starting QB.
The latest episode of Land-Grant Holy Land’s flagship podcast is here! Join LGHL’s Josh Dooley and Chuck Holmes as they discuss Ohio State football, recruiting, and much, much more! Come for the hot takes, stay for the warm ones.
Listen to the episode and subscribe:
On this episode of Hangout in the Holy Land, Josh and Chuck discuss Larry Johnson and defensive line recruiting, before pivoting to the Buckeyes’ ongoing and potentially never-ending quarterback battle. Will OSU fans see a repeat of 2015? Or is this just Ryan Day slow-playing his hand?
Then, the hosts give props to a trio of team captains, as well as several newly anointed — and ‘official’ — members of the Buckeye Brotherhood. This is of particular interest to Chuck, as in just a few more episodes, he will also have a stripe removed, making him an official member of the LGHL Brother and Sisterhood... As long as he is not found to have put money on Indiana or Youngstown State to cover.
And finally, a look at Big Ten contenders. These (football) teams are predicted and projected to finish near the top of the B1G standings in 2023, but which ones have a legitimate shot to leave Indy with conference bragging rights?
Please make sure to like, rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast! And as always, Go Bucks!
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Twitter: @HolyLandPod
Connect with Josh Dooley
Twitter: @jdooleybuckeye
Connect with Chuck Holmes
Twitter: @ctholmes3
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Josh Dooley via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK
Josh and Chuck are counting down the days until kickoff while wondering aloud when the Buckeyes will announce a starting QB.
The latest episode of Land-Grant Holy Land’s flagship podcast is here! Join LGHL’s Josh Dooley and Chuck Holmes as they discuss Ohio State football, recruiting, and much, much more! Come for the hot takes, stay for the warm ones.
Listen to the episode and subscribe:
Subscribe: RSS | Apple | Spotify | Google Podcasts | iHeart Radio
On this episode of Hangout in the Holy Land, Josh and Chuck discuss Larry Johnson and defensive line recruiting, before pivoting to the Buckeyes’ ongoing and potentially never-ending quarterback battle. Will OSU fans see a repeat of 2015? Or is this just Ryan Day slow-playing his hand?
Then, the hosts give props to a trio of team captains, as well as several newly anointed — and ‘official’ — members of the Buckeye Brotherhood. This is of particular interest to Chuck, as in just a few more episodes, he will also have a stripe removed, making him an official member of the LGHL Brother and Sisterhood... As long as he is not found to have put money on Indiana or Youngstown State to cover.
And finally, a look at Big Ten contenders. These (football) teams are predicted and projected to finish near the top of the B1G standings in 2023, but which ones have a legitimate shot to leave Indy with conference bragging rights?
Please make sure to like, rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast! And as always, Go Bucks!
Connect with the pod
Twitter: @HolyLandPod
Connect with Josh Dooley
Twitter: @jdooleybuckeye
Connect with Chuck Holmes
Twitter: @ctholmes3
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LGHL Ohio State Football Countdown: 10
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Ohio State Football Countdown: 10
Gene Ross via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
One play or big moment per day as we count down to the start of Ohio State’s 2023 football season.
As we count down to the start of the 2023 season, we will be looking back at one play or big moment in Ohio State history over the past decade or so that corresponds to the remaining days left until Buckeyes take the field against Indiana on Sept. 2. There are 10 days remaining.
Going to be honest with you: The options for specifically 10-yard touchdown highlights from Ohio State over the past few years are slim pickings. It was either this or another play from the Georgia game, but we’ve already seen enough of that during this countdown. I think this might be Marcus Baugh’s third highlight of this countdown as well, as this score was part of an easy 62-14 drubbing of Maryland in 2017. J.T. Barrett threw for 261 yards and ran for another 59 with four total TDs. Ohio State also scored a defensive TD in this one, with Jerome Baker returning a fumble recovery 20 yards to the house.
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Gene Ross via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
One play or big moment per day as we count down to the start of Ohio State’s 2023 football season.
As we count down to the start of the 2023 season, we will be looking back at one play or big moment in Ohio State history over the past decade or so that corresponds to the remaining days left until Buckeyes take the field against Indiana on Sept. 2. There are 10 days remaining.
Play of the Day: Marcus Baugh’s 10-yard TD vs. Maryland (2017)
Going to be honest with you: The options for specifically 10-yard touchdown highlights from Ohio State over the past few years are slim pickings. It was either this or another play from the Georgia game, but we’ve already seen enough of that during this countdown. I think this might be Marcus Baugh’s third highlight of this countdown as well, as this score was part of an easy 62-14 drubbing of Maryland in 2017. J.T. Barrett threw for 261 yards and ran for another 59 with four total TDs. Ohio State also scored a defensive TD in this one, with Jerome Baker returning a fumble recovery 20 yards to the house.
Players to Wear the #10 (since 2010):
- Corey Brown (2010-13)
- Ryan Shazier (2011-13)
- Jalyn Holmes (2014-15)
- Joe Burrow (2015-17)
- Xavier Johnson (2018-22) - wearing the Block O [No. 0] this season
- Danny Vanatsky (2019)
- Denzel Burke (2021-present)
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LGHL Why is this News? All the articles and tweets Buckeye fans need for August 23, 2023
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Why is this News? All the articles and tweets Buckeye fans need for August 23, 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
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!
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Ohio State Football Countdown: 10
Gene Ross, Land-Grant Holy Land
BOOM! Ohio State lands five-star defensive lineman Eddrick Houston
Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land
What Eddrick Houston’s commitment means for Larry Johnson, Ohio State
Colin Gay, The Columbus Dispatch
Analyzing impact as five-star Eddrick Houston commits to Ohio State
Jeremy Birmingham, Dotting the Eyes
Five-star DE Eddrick Houston is a Buckeye: The impact
Bill Kurelic, Bucknuts
What Eddrick Houston’s commitment means to Ohio State football
Stephen Means, cleveland.com
What’s next for Ohio State after landing five-star Eddrick Houston
Steve Wiltfong, 247Sports
Five-star Eddrick Houston has plenty to say right after announcing he is a Buckeye
Bill Kurelic, Bucknuts
Social media reacted after 5-star DE Eddrick Houston announced his commitment to Ohio State
Bill Kurelic, Bucknuts
Quick Hits: Carnell Tate Stocks Are off the Chsrts, Ohio State Coaches and Players Praise Xavier Johnson and Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka Will Be Explosive in 2023
Chase Brown, Garrick Hodge and Andy Anders, Eleven Warriors
Brian Hartline raving about depth, talent in Buckeyes wide receiver room
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row
Hartline: Carnell Tate to play ‘Very meaningful reps’ (plus Hartline video interview)
Dave Biddle, Bucknuts
Key Takeaways as Jim Knowles evaluates defensive training camp
Austin Ward, Dotting the Eyes
Luke Montgomery ‘going to play’ during freshman season for Buckeyes
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row
Ohio State’s Ja’Had Carter, Arvell Reese have black stripes removed
Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has wrist surgery ahead of 2023 NFL season
Colin Gay, The Columbus Dispatch
What is the biggest surprise of the college football AP top 25 preseason rankings?
Brett Ludwiczak and Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land
Ohio State names Nebraska’s Walter ‘Ted’ Carter Jr. as new president
Max Filby, The Columbus Dispatch
Ohio State alum Neal Shipley finishes runner-up at 123rd US Amateur
Justin Golba, Land-Grant Holy Land
Stephen A. has gone from legitimate journalist and talented columnist to absolute clown.
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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
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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Countdown to Kickoff
Ohio State Football Countdown: 10
Gene Ross, Land-Grant Holy Land
Business Is BOOOOOOMING!
BOOM! Ohio State lands five-star defensive lineman Eddrick Houston
Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land
What Eddrick Houston’s commitment means for Larry Johnson, Ohio State
Colin Gay, The Columbus Dispatch
Analyzing impact as five-star Eddrick Houston commits to Ohio State
Jeremy Birmingham, Dotting the Eyes
Five-star DE Eddrick Houston is a Buckeye: The impact
Bill Kurelic, Bucknuts
What Eddrick Houston’s commitment means to Ohio State football
Stephen Means, cleveland.com
What’s next for Ohio State after landing five-star Eddrick Houston
Steve Wiltfong, 247Sports
Five-star Eddrick Houston has plenty to say right after announcing he is a Buckeye
Bill Kurelic, Bucknuts
Social media reacted after 5-star DE Eddrick Houston announced his commitment to Ohio State
Bill Kurelic, Bucknuts
On the Gridiron
Quick Hits: Carnell Tate Stocks Are off the Chsrts, Ohio State Coaches and Players Praise Xavier Johnson and Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka Will Be Explosive in 2023
Chase Brown, Garrick Hodge and Andy Anders, Eleven Warriors
Brian Hartline raving about depth, talent in Buckeyes wide receiver room
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row
Hartline: Carnell Tate to play ‘Very meaningful reps’ (plus Hartline video interview)
Dave Biddle, Bucknuts
Key Takeaways as Jim Knowles evaluates defensive training camp
Austin Ward, Dotting the Eyes
Luke Montgomery ‘going to play’ during freshman season for Buckeyes
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row
Ohio State’s Ja’Had Carter, Arvell Reese have black stripes removed
Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has wrist surgery ahead of 2023 NFL season
Colin Gay, The Columbus Dispatch
What is the biggest surprise of the college football AP top 25 preseason rankings?
Brett Ludwiczak and Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land
Outside the Shoe and Schott
Ohio State names Nebraska’s Walter ‘Ted’ Carter Jr. as new president
Max Filby, The Columbus Dispatch
Ohio State alum Neal Shipley finishes runner-up at 123rd US Amateur
Justin Golba, Land-Grant Holy Land
And now for something completely different...
Stephen A. has gone from legitimate journalist and talented columnist to absolute clown.
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LGHL BOOM! Ohio State lands five-star defensive lineman Eddrick Houston
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BOOM! Ohio State lands five-star defensive lineman Eddrick Houston
Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Eddrick Houston on a visit to Ohio Stadium | Tom Loy | 247Sports
Also, four-star Edge rusher Booker Pickett sets Columbus visit.
After Ohio State and defensive line coach Larry Johnson lost out on five-star Edge rusher Dylan Stewart after having been the presumptive favorites for the majority of his recruitment, many people — myself included — openly questioned whether or not Johnson still had his fastball when it came to recruiting. The Mount Rushmore d-line coach has still been able to pull in top talent in recent years, but a disturbing pattern has begun to emerge with elite Edge rushers being Ohio State leans more months (or more) before ending up committing elsewhere.
Well, while he is not an Edge rusher, five-star defensive lineman Eddrick Houston’s commitment to Ohio State on Tuesday night should shut up us LJ naysayers, at least for the time being. Houston is the No. 23 player in the entire 2024 recruiting class and the No. 4 defensive lineman according to 247Sports Composite Ratings. A Buford, Ga. native, Houston ultimately picked the Buckeyes over Alabama, Georgia, Clemson, and USC, with the Crimson Tide being the reported runners-up.
Houston joins an unbelievable one-two punch on the defensive line for Ohio State in the current cycle alongside the No. 14 player nationally (and No. 3 d-lineman) Justin Scott. The class currently does not have a defensive end (more on that below), but it sits solidly in the No. 2 spot nationally behind only the two-time defending champion Georgia Bulldogs. However, since UGA has racked up that score with four more commitments than OSU, Houston’s pledge increases the Buckeyes’ lead in terms of average player rankings. Houston is the seventh top-100 player in Ryan Day’s 2024 class and its fifth five-star recruit according to 247Sports Composite rankings joining Scott, wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Mylan Graham, and quarterback Air Noland.
247Sports’ director of scouting Andrew Ivins thinks that Houston has the makings of a difference-maker at the next level.
“Racked up 10 sacks and 15 quarterback hurries as a junior while working primarily out of a four-point stance in a three-man front,” Ivins said. “Could likely be deployed in a similar role at the next level, but might also be able to stand-up and work as a rush linebacker of sorts on Saturdays, or even beef up and attack from the inside as a 3-technique ... should be viewed as a potential difference-maker on Saturdays given motor, length and burst ... Sunday potential as best football appears to still very much be ahead of him.
The 6-foot-3, 265-pound lineman has speed, once anchoring his high school’s 4x400 team; he posted a 55.70 in the 400-meter dash as a junior. He also made it to the Georgia state wrestling semifinals as a sophomore.
By all measures, this is a home run for the Buckeyes and for Larry Johnson. Ohio State has been plagued in recent years by a run of underwhelming defensive recruiting over the stretch of a few years early in Day’s coaching tenure. However, with a staff seemingly in place, it appears that they are finally starting to consistently land top talent again... now if they could just do it on the edge.
A Tampa, Fla. native, Pickett stands 6-foot-3 and weighs 205 pounds and has offers from 37 schools, including Georgia, Florida State, South Carolina, and Miami, all of whom are believed to be in strong consideration along with OSU. Though Pickett’s dad played at Miami, he does have strong Ohio State connections as his uncle is former Buckeye great and Super Bowl champion Ryan Pickett.
Check out Booker Pickett Jr.’s 2022 highlights:
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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
Eddrick Houston on a visit to Ohio Stadium | Tom Loy | 247Sports
Also, four-star Edge rusher Booker Pickett sets Columbus visit.
After Ohio State and defensive line coach Larry Johnson lost out on five-star Edge rusher Dylan Stewart after having been the presumptive favorites for the majority of his recruitment, many people — myself included — openly questioned whether or not Johnson still had his fastball when it came to recruiting. The Mount Rushmore d-line coach has still been able to pull in top talent in recent years, but a disturbing pattern has begun to emerge with elite Edge rushers being Ohio State leans more months (or more) before ending up committing elsewhere.
Well, while he is not an Edge rusher, five-star defensive lineman Eddrick Houston’s commitment to Ohio State on Tuesday night should shut up us LJ naysayers, at least for the time being. Houston is the No. 23 player in the entire 2024 recruiting class and the No. 4 defensive lineman according to 247Sports Composite Ratings. A Buford, Ga. native, Houston ultimately picked the Buckeyes over Alabama, Georgia, Clemson, and USC, with the Crimson Tide being the reported runners-up.
Houston joins an unbelievable one-two punch on the defensive line for Ohio State in the current cycle alongside the No. 14 player nationally (and No. 3 d-lineman) Justin Scott. The class currently does not have a defensive end (more on that below), but it sits solidly in the No. 2 spot nationally behind only the two-time defending champion Georgia Bulldogs. However, since UGA has racked up that score with four more commitments than OSU, Houston’s pledge increases the Buckeyes’ lead in terms of average player rankings. Houston is the seventh top-100 player in Ryan Day’s 2024 class and its fifth five-star recruit according to 247Sports Composite rankings joining Scott, wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Mylan Graham, and quarterback Air Noland.
247Sports’ director of scouting Andrew Ivins thinks that Houston has the makings of a difference-maker at the next level.
“Racked up 10 sacks and 15 quarterback hurries as a junior while working primarily out of a four-point stance in a three-man front,” Ivins said. “Could likely be deployed in a similar role at the next level, but might also be able to stand-up and work as a rush linebacker of sorts on Saturdays, or even beef up and attack from the inside as a 3-technique ... should be viewed as a potential difference-maker on Saturdays given motor, length and burst ... Sunday potential as best football appears to still very much be ahead of him.
The 6-foot-3, 265-pound lineman has speed, once anchoring his high school’s 4x400 team; he posted a 55.70 in the 400-meter dash as a junior. He also made it to the Georgia state wrestling semifinals as a sophomore.
By all measures, this is a home run for the Buckeyes and for Larry Johnson. Ohio State has been plagued in recent years by a run of underwhelming defensive recruiting over the stretch of a few years early in Day’s coaching tenure. However, with a staff seemingly in place, it appears that they are finally starting to consistently land top talent again... now if they could just do it on the edge.
Quick Hits
- While he might not have the rating of No. 13 Stewart or No. 64 Marquise Lightfoot (a long-time presumed Buckeye lean who committed to Miami), there is a big-time Edge rusher planning to visit Columbus this fall. According to the 247Sports Composites, Booker Pickett Jr. is the No. 190 player in the 2024 class and No. 14 Edge rusher. Rivals’ Jeremy Birmingham is reporting that Pickett is planning to visit Columbus in October, and I would think Oct. 21 for the game against Penn State would be a nice environment.
A Tampa, Fla. native, Pickett stands 6-foot-3 and weighs 205 pounds and has offers from 37 schools, including Georgia, Florida State, South Carolina, and Miami, all of whom are believed to be in strong consideration along with OSU. Though Pickett’s dad played at Miami, he does have strong Ohio State connections as his uncle is former Buckeye great and Super Bowl champion Ryan Pickett.
Check out Booker Pickett Jr.’s 2022 highlights:
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