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LGHL Ohio State makes the top group for a four-star DL from Texas
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Ohio State makes the top group for a four-star DL from Texas
Bret Favachio via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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Nigel Smith II | 247Sports
The Buckeyes are firmly in the mix for a top 50 prospect after narrowing his list of suitors on Tuesday.
A relatively quiet Tuesday on the recruiting trail still resulted in some positive news for the Buckeyes, as defensive line coach Larry Johnson helped put the program in good position for a blue-chip prospect along the defensive front four. Plus, a Nashville standout is eyeing a return visit to Columbus in the near future.
There has been no shortage of suitors for 2024 four-star defensive lineman Nigel Smith II of Melissa (TX) as he has piled up over 35 offers from programs across the country.
The 6-foot-5, 260-pounder would ultimately decide on Tuesday that he was prepared to narrow things down, and now just 16 schools remain in the running for the Texas standout.
As seen above, the Buckeyes are one of the 16 schools that remain a real option for Smith. Ohio State will have 15 schools in their way, and with the likes of Alabama, Georgia, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Oregon, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas, and more being included in the group, it won’t be an easy task.
It also speaks to the talent of Smith, as blue bloods from coast to coast are aiming to bring him into their respective program. Smith is currently graded as a Top 50 prospect in the class as he stands at No. 36 overall player. Among defensive lineman in the class, Smith slots in as the sixth highest graded of the bunch. The Sunshine State talent also grades as the fifth best player from Texas.
According to Bucknuts, newly hired graduate assistant and Ohio State great James Laurinaitis was “quickly in touch” with 2024 four-star linebacker Edwin Spillman of Lipscomb Academy (TN) since returning to Columbus.
Bucknuts continued by saying Spillman, a Nashville native, will soon return to the Buckeyes campus. The 6-foot-1, 216-pounder was last in Columbus in April of last year, according to his Twitter account.
Spillman is a prospect that was long on the Ohio State radar as they offered him way back in June of 2021 — one of his first few offers he received as a prospect. Now with the addition of Laurinaitis to the coaching staff, there seems to be some added attention given to the Tennessee standout.
Spillman currently grades out as the No. 166 prospect overall in the class. Despite Tennessee being the 247Sports Crystal Ball favorite, it won’t stop the Buckeyes pursuit of the No. 16 highest graded linebacker in the class and the second best player from the Volunteer State.
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Bret Favachio via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Nigel Smith II | 247Sports
The Buckeyes are firmly in the mix for a top 50 prospect after narrowing his list of suitors on Tuesday.
A relatively quiet Tuesday on the recruiting trail still resulted in some positive news for the Buckeyes, as defensive line coach Larry Johnson helped put the program in good position for a blue-chip prospect along the defensive front four. Plus, a Nashville standout is eyeing a return visit to Columbus in the near future.
Smith narrows recruitment to 16
There has been no shortage of suitors for 2024 four-star defensive lineman Nigel Smith II of Melissa (TX) as he has piled up over 35 offers from programs across the country.
The 6-foot-5, 260-pounder would ultimately decide on Tuesday that he was prepared to narrow things down, and now just 16 schools remain in the running for the Texas standout.
Four-Star DL Nigel Smith has narrowed his 35+ offer list down toSchools!
The 6’5 255 DL from Melissa, TX is ranked as a Top 50 Player in the ‘24 Class (No. 6 DL)
Where Should He Go? https://t.co/4mb7ZQUOnt pic.twitter.com/57ppJLzER5
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) February 8, 2023
As seen above, the Buckeyes are one of the 16 schools that remain a real option for Smith. Ohio State will have 15 schools in their way, and with the likes of Alabama, Georgia, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Oregon, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas, and more being included in the group, it won’t be an easy task.
It also speaks to the talent of Smith, as blue bloods from coast to coast are aiming to bring him into their respective program. Smith is currently graded as a Top 50 prospect in the class as he stands at No. 36 overall player. Among defensive lineman in the class, Smith slots in as the sixth highest graded of the bunch. The Sunshine State talent also grades as the fifth best player from Texas.
Spillman set to return to Columbus
According to Bucknuts, newly hired graduate assistant and Ohio State great James Laurinaitis was “quickly in touch” with 2024 four-star linebacker Edwin Spillman of Lipscomb Academy (TN) since returning to Columbus.
Bucknuts continued by saying Spillman, a Nashville native, will soon return to the Buckeyes campus. The 6-foot-1, 216-pounder was last in Columbus in April of last year, according to his Twitter account.
Spillman is a prospect that was long on the Ohio State radar as they offered him way back in June of 2021 — one of his first few offers he received as a prospect. Now with the addition of Laurinaitis to the coaching staff, there seems to be some added attention given to the Tennessee standout.
Spillman currently grades out as the No. 166 prospect overall in the class. Despite Tennessee being the 247Sports Crystal Ball favorite, it won’t stop the Buckeyes pursuit of the No. 16 highest graded linebacker in the class and the second best player from the Volunteer State.
Quick Hits
- 2024 three-star running back Sam Williams-Dixon of West Holmes (OH) took to Twitter on Tuesday that his recruitment is “still 100% wide open.” The Millersburg native added an offer from the Buckeyes last month and intends to trim down his list after spring practices.
- According to Bill Rabinowitz of the Columbus Dispatch, Ole Miss transfer cornerback Davison Igbinosun has officially enrolled at Ohio State. The SEC freshman all-American with the Rebels announced his commitment to the Buckeyes at the conclusion of last month.
- 2024 interior offensive lineman Marc Nave of Central Catholic (OH) received an invite to the Polynesian Bowl on Tuesday. The 6-foot-5, 315-pounder is currently projected to chose the Buckeyes when all is said and done as the home team is the favorite on the 247Sports Crystal Ball.
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LGHL Why is this News? All the articles and tweets Buckeye fans need for February 8, 2023
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Why is this News? All the articles and tweets Buckeye fans need for February 8, 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
Doral Chenoweth / 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!
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Three things to know about Harry Miller, the Ohio State football player who will attend the State of the Union
Colin Gay, The Columbus Dispatch
Column: Ryan Day is taking a step in the right direction towards moving on from play-calling duties
Chris Renne, Land-Grant Holy Land
Was Buckeyes’ defense over-aggressive late in season? Might that change? Jim Knowles answers
Dave Biddle, Bucknuts
Kyle McCord and Devin Brown Will Have “Blank Slate” from Ohio State Coaching Staff in Equal-Opportunity Quarterback Competition
Griffin Strom, Eleven Warriors
Key takeaways from Larry Johnson on Jack Sawyer, Buckeyes’ defensive line (paywall)
Bill Landis, Dotting the Eyes
Larry Johnson Wants Jack Sawyer, Caden Curry to Refine Skills at One Position Rather Than Splitting Time at Jack and Defensive End
Griffin Strom, Eleven Warriors
Ohio State players who can help themselves most this offseason - offense
Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts
Ohio State players who can help themselves most this offseason - defense
Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts
Kamryn Babb Thankful for His Five Years at Ohio State, Excited for Next Chapter After Stepping Away from Football
Dan Hope, Eleven Warriors
Key Takeaways as Keenan Bailey takes over tight ends (paywall)
Austin Ward
Yeah, that tracks:
Big Ten apologizes to Chris Holtmann for ‘far too quick’ second technical foul against Wisconsin
Andy Backstrom, Lettermen Row
After revote, Bruce Thornton added to Ohio State’s captains
Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch
How big of an issue is leadership in the MBB locker room?
Megan Husslein, Land-Grant Holy Land
Women’s Basketball: Mikesell Named to 2023 Naismith Women’s Player of the Year Midseason Team
Ohio State Athletics
The latest on Zed Key’s shoulder injury, Eugene Brown III’s role (paywall)
Andy Backstrom, Lettermen Row
Ohio State men’s basketball in midst of historically poor run
Michael Citro, Land-Grant Holy Land
Buckeye softball set to open their season this week
Megan Husslein, Land-Grant Holy Land
Jesse Mendez ‘puts on a show’ as Ohio State wrestling freshman
Colin Gay, The Columbus Dispatch
Men’s Tennis: No. 2 Buckeyes Sweep No. 6 Longhorn Behind Strong Freshmen Showings
Luke Caputo, The Lantern
Men’s Lacrosse: Blanchard, Myers Named B1G Players of the Week
Ohio State Athletics
You’re Nuts: What is your favorite prop bet for this year’s Super Bowl?
Brett Ludwiczak and Meredith Hein, Land-Grant Holy Land
I’ve got my tickets!
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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
Doral Chenoweth / 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!
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On the Gridiron
Three things to know about Harry Miller, the Ohio State football player who will attend the State of the Union
Colin Gay, The Columbus Dispatch
Column: Ryan Day is taking a step in the right direction towards moving on from play-calling duties
Chris Renne, Land-Grant Holy Land
Was Buckeyes’ defense over-aggressive late in season? Might that change? Jim Knowles answers
Dave Biddle, Bucknuts
Kyle McCord and Devin Brown Will Have “Blank Slate” from Ohio State Coaching Staff in Equal-Opportunity Quarterback Competition
Griffin Strom, Eleven Warriors
Key takeaways from Larry Johnson on Jack Sawyer, Buckeyes’ defensive line (paywall)
Bill Landis, Dotting the Eyes
Larry Johnson Wants Jack Sawyer, Caden Curry to Refine Skills at One Position Rather Than Splitting Time at Jack and Defensive End
Griffin Strom, Eleven Warriors
Ohio State players who can help themselves most this offseason - offense
Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts
Ohio State players who can help themselves most this offseason - defense
Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts
Kamryn Babb Thankful for His Five Years at Ohio State, Excited for Next Chapter After Stepping Away from Football
Dan Hope, Eleven Warriors
Key Takeaways as Keenan Bailey takes over tight ends (paywall)
Austin Ward
Yeah, that tracks:
On the Hardwood
Big Ten apologizes to Chris Holtmann for ‘far too quick’ second technical foul against Wisconsin
Andy Backstrom, Lettermen Row
After revote, Bruce Thornton added to Ohio State’s captains
Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch
How big of an issue is leadership in the MBB locker room?
Megan Husslein, Land-Grant Holy Land
Taylor Mikesell earned a spot on the Naismith Women's Player of the Year Midseason Team
: https://t.co/298isc99SQ#GoBucks pic.twitter.com/seVhn3OxXm
— Ohio State WBB (@OhioStateWBB) February 7, 2023
Women’s Basketball: Mikesell Named to 2023 Naismith Women’s Player of the Year Midseason Team
Ohio State Athletics
The latest on Zed Key’s shoulder injury, Eugene Brown III’s role (paywall)
Andy Backstrom, Lettermen Row
Ohio State men’s basketball in midst of historically poor run
Michael Citro, Land-Grant Holy Land
Outside the Shoe and Schott
Buckeye softball set to open their season this week
Megan Husslein, Land-Grant Holy Land
Jesse Mendez ‘puts on a show’ as Ohio State wrestling freshman
Colin Gay, The Columbus Dispatch
Men’s Tennis: No. 2 Buckeyes Sweep No. 6 Longhorn Behind Strong Freshmen Showings
Luke Caputo, The Lantern
Men’s Lacrosse: Blanchard, Myers Named B1G Players of the Week
Ohio State Athletics
You’re Nuts: What is your favorite prop bet for this year’s Super Bowl?
Brett Ludwiczak and Meredith Hein, Land-Grant Holy Land
And now for something completely different...
I’ve got my tickets!
and now we wait for february 17 pic.twitter.com/0hOjb3PfCg
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) February 7, 2023
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LGHL Buckeye softball set to open their season this week
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Buckeye softball set to open their season this week
meganhusslein via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
@OhioStateSB Twitter
This team is going to be good.
It’s currently 20 degrees in Columbus as the calendar flips to February, but softball season begins this week! The Ohio State softball team opens up their season Feb. 10 against Georgia in Orlando, Florida.
Last year was solid for the Bucks, but with the addition of some key new players, they are looking to ball out in 2023.
First, recapping the 2022 season, Ohio State was 36-17 overall and 13-9 in Big Ten play. They had a couple of players with conference honors who have since graduated. Lexie Handley, the southpaw pitcher from Auburn, was undoubtedly the team’s ace. She finished 2022 with 271 strikeouts in 225.0 innings, a 2.52 ERA and 22 wins. Her strikeout total is a single-season program record. Handley was named Second Team All-Big Ten.
The Buckeyes also lost first baseman and power hitter Niki Carver, who hit .348 with 35 RBI and 11 home runs. She was a huge bat for the team, and received First Team All-Big Ten honors. Both of these women were also great leaders for the program, so they will be definitely be missed this year.
However, do not fear, as there are 19 returning players and five amazing freshmen who could all make an immediate impact.
Starting with one of the veterans who is one of the top players in the country, catcher/utility Sam Hackenbracht is looking to have the best season of her career.
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Christian Harsa
She has been the team’s best hitter for the entirety of her collegiate career. Hackenbracht enters the 2023 season with 30 career home runs, which already places her eighth on the program’s all-time list. Last season, she battled through a torn labrum and torn bicep to still hit .377, 16 home runs and 52 RBI. Now with a full offseason to get healthy, she will be back behind the plate, terrorizing opposing teams’ offenses AND defenses.
In the circle, the Buckeyes return two pitchers, lefty Allison Smith and right-hander Emily Ruck. Both were pretty steady last season, as Smith tossed 70.2 innings with a 3.37 ERA and 69 strikeouts while Ruck countered with a 3.09 ERA in 54.1 innings. I expect one of them to step into a larger role this season, as Handley shouldered the majority of the innings last year.
There are some freshmen pitchers who I am really excited to watch. Righty Julia Miller was a first team All-Ohio selection her senior year, and led the state in strikeouts, no-hitters and perfect games. She had a 0.48 ERA with 378 strikeouts, seven no-hitters and four perfect games. I feel like the stats talk for themselves, but I can’t wait to see her find her role in the program.
Another Ohio-bred pitcher is Lexi Paulsen. She was a two-time All-Ohio selection and totaled 522 strikeouts during her final two seasons. Additionally, the team will get their first look at redshirt-freshman pitcher Kennedy Kay, who missed the entire season with a torn ACL. She was a dominant two-way player in high school, so I’m intrigued to see if she will do that in college as well.
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Tom E. Puskar
The left side of the infield was locked up last season with the duo of third baseman McKenzie Bump and freshman shortstop Kami Kortokrax. Both women had solid seasons at the plate, too. The outfield was also impressive last season, and I expect it to look the same this year. Left fielder Jaycee Ruberti, center fielder/active program leader in games played, Meggie Otte, and freshman right fielder Melina Wilkison were successful on both sides of the ball.
So, there you have it. There is a lot of power and consistency at the plate on this roster. There is strong pitching, with some rookies looking to make an impact right away. The return of a fully healthy Hackenbracht is certainly something to keep an eye on. Overall, this team gets along extremely well, and they just have a lot of fun together. As a result, they are a lot of fun to watch as well.
College softball is one of the best collegiate sports to follow along with. I may be a bit biased, since I played softball up until college, but I still believe, and millions of viewers around the country agree with me, that it is very fun to watch. The women keep it fun and engaging, and their talent is super impressive.
Let this be the year you finally tune into college softball — especially Buckeye softball!
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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
@OhioStateSB Twitter
This team is going to be good.
It’s currently 20 degrees in Columbus as the calendar flips to February, but softball season begins this week! The Ohio State softball team opens up their season Feb. 10 against Georgia in Orlando, Florida.
Last year was solid for the Bucks, but with the addition of some key new players, they are looking to ball out in 2023.
First, recapping the 2022 season, Ohio State was 36-17 overall and 13-9 in Big Ten play. They had a couple of players with conference honors who have since graduated. Lexie Handley, the southpaw pitcher from Auburn, was undoubtedly the team’s ace. She finished 2022 with 271 strikeouts in 225.0 innings, a 2.52 ERA and 22 wins. Her strikeout total is a single-season program record. Handley was named Second Team All-Big Ten.
The Buckeyes also lost first baseman and power hitter Niki Carver, who hit .348 with 35 RBI and 11 home runs. She was a huge bat for the team, and received First Team All-Big Ten honors. Both of these women were also great leaders for the program, so they will be definitely be missed this year.
However, do not fear, as there are 19 returning players and five amazing freshmen who could all make an immediate impact.
Starting with one of the veterans who is one of the top players in the country, catcher/utility Sam Hackenbracht is looking to have the best season of her career.
She has been the team’s best hitter for the entirety of her collegiate career. Hackenbracht enters the 2023 season with 30 career home runs, which already places her eighth on the program’s all-time list. Last season, she battled through a torn labrum and torn bicep to still hit .377, 16 home runs and 52 RBI. Now with a full offseason to get healthy, she will be back behind the plate, terrorizing opposing teams’ offenses AND defenses.
In the circle, the Buckeyes return two pitchers, lefty Allison Smith and right-hander Emily Ruck. Both were pretty steady last season, as Smith tossed 70.2 innings with a 3.37 ERA and 69 strikeouts while Ruck countered with a 3.09 ERA in 54.1 innings. I expect one of them to step into a larger role this season, as Handley shouldered the majority of the innings last year.
There are some freshmen pitchers who I am really excited to watch. Righty Julia Miller was a first team All-Ohio selection her senior year, and led the state in strikeouts, no-hitters and perfect games. She had a 0.48 ERA with 378 strikeouts, seven no-hitters and four perfect games. I feel like the stats talk for themselves, but I can’t wait to see her find her role in the program.
Another Ohio-bred pitcher is Lexi Paulsen. She was a two-time All-Ohio selection and totaled 522 strikeouts during her final two seasons. Additionally, the team will get their first look at redshirt-freshman pitcher Kennedy Kay, who missed the entire season with a torn ACL. She was a dominant two-way player in high school, so I’m intrigued to see if she will do that in college as well.
The left side of the infield was locked up last season with the duo of third baseman McKenzie Bump and freshman shortstop Kami Kortokrax. Both women had solid seasons at the plate, too. The outfield was also impressive last season, and I expect it to look the same this year. Left fielder Jaycee Ruberti, center fielder/active program leader in games played, Meggie Otte, and freshman right fielder Melina Wilkison were successful on both sides of the ball.
So, there you have it. There is a lot of power and consistency at the plate on this roster. There is strong pitching, with some rookies looking to make an impact right away. The return of a fully healthy Hackenbracht is certainly something to keep an eye on. Overall, this team gets along extremely well, and they just have a lot of fun together. As a result, they are a lot of fun to watch as well.
College softball is one of the best collegiate sports to follow along with. I may be a bit biased, since I played softball up until college, but I still believe, and millions of viewers around the country agree with me, that it is very fun to watch. The women keep it fun and engaging, and their talent is super impressive.
Let this be the year you finally tune into college softball — especially Buckeye softball!
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