Thacker and Hogue (he of the coke-bottle glasses) beat tOSU, after the Buckeyes beat Cal for the basketball Nati. Our guys were sophomores, and ended up in the final four the next two years, losing to the Bearcats both years. Damon Flint was a Buckeye verbal, until 'someone' reported a illegal gift of a gym bag to Damon. Allegedy, it was a Cincy coach/booster/?. Flint ultimately went to UC, where he had a not so great career. But your Huggins era folk speak to being a basketball school. Betcha cannot name the same number of star players for the football team?

Who?

calibuck said:

And, until recently, has always been a basketball school.....Moe Thacker and Paul Hogue in 1961-62 (or was it 1962-63?)

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That's a little before my time
I was more aware of the Huggins era(i.e. Nick Van Exel, Corey Blount, Damon Flint, Melvin Leavett, Danny Fortson, Kenyon Martin, etc)

jwinslow said:

Take DGG's money and allocate it to flipping Osborne or ensuring Tavien's successor is secured. Or pay the next karlos may, because those are ultra rare unlike running backs.

TN paid double for their HS rb, and probably have to at least double (if not 3x or more) their budget to retain current running backs. Never mind what it does across the board to actual college performers on their team and not just hopeful one like David.

Looking back, that's a bold gamble, and one desperate programs might make. And it will cost them a lot of millions when the rest of the running backs, and the entire team, come asking for their appropriate pay. Best case scenario this cost them them $10 million more per year on top of what they just offered this high school.

It's not a wise play for OSU.

OSU had plenty to beat Florida with Antonio Pittman. Clemson won it all with Wayne gallman. Those two outcomes were decided by trenches and qbs. OSU had neither.

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Fuly agree! IU just won an NC with 2 former 3star RB transfers. Pay big money for the trenches(like they're doing in '27), OSU will get another RB. 2027, RB isn't a necessity and Newman-Hall is a beast that is arriving in '28

Buckeye1 said:

Wow...because the NCAA is incompetent, the "It's selfish as hell" and "It's gross" are now okay to have around a solid program that we have? This is a good influence on the type of kids that the coaches want to build our brotherhood culture?

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Did I say that?

THE CAPTAIN. Bruce Thornton certainly made a name for himself during the NBA Summer League.

The 31st pick in the 2026 NBA draft (first pick of the second round), Thornton averaged a team-high 18.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, a team-high 4.4 assists and 2.8 steals per game in five Summer League games for the Houston Rockets. The Buckeyes’ all-time leading scorer and first-ever four-time captain shot 39.1% from the field and 40.6% from beyond the arc on 6.4 3-pointers per contest in a team-high 31.4 minutes per game.

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Granted, it's only the Summer League, but Thornton will look to carry that momentum into the preseason and prove that he belongs in the rotation as a rookie on a team that is an NBA title contender.

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Established in 1992, the AFCA Good Works Team recognizes college football student-athletes and coaches who demonstrate exceptional commitment to community service, academics and athletics. The program honors players who utilize their platforms to strengthen communities and support causes that are important to them.

From Ohio State’s news release:

Coach Day and his wife, Nina, established The Nina and Ryan Day Resilience Fund: Established with a $1 million donation to The Ohio State University, this fund focuses on research to identify risk factors for mental illness and cultivate resilience. The Christina and Ryan Day Fund for Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Wellness: Created in partnership with Nationwide Children's Hospital and The Kids Mental Health Foundation, this fund provides free "Day Time Break" curriculum kits to classrooms, teaching young students how to manage stress and boost mental health.

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Established in 1992, the AFCA Good Works Team recognizes college football student-athletes and coaches who demonstrate exceptional commitment to community service, academics and athletics. The program honors players who utilize their platforms to strengthen communities and support causes that are important to them.

From Ohio State’s news release:

Off the field, McClain started Everyday Legends Foundation, a foundation started and operated by Jaylen McClain, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth and strengthening underserved communities. Additionally this summer, he put on the inaugural Jaylen McClain Youth Football Camp which focused on leadership, skill-building, and confidence for young athletes. He also has been an active volunteer in seasonal outreach efforts, including holiday toy drives and Thanksgiving turkey donation initiatives.

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buckeyemania11 said:

Dip shit Drinkwitz claimed today claimed that the B1G has won 3 titles in a row because they don't play P4 OOC opponents....

12/18 B1G teams played a P4 OOC opponent in 2025.

Even then playing an extra conference game is a lot tougher than playing The Citadel or whoever on chicken shit Saturday.

Also Missouri's powerhouse P4 OOC opponent was fucking Kansas lol.

The SEC is hitting the copium hard

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Scouting Report​

At 6-5 and 280 pounds, Smith does well both in pass protection and run blocking. On the latter, he has great agility and does an outstanding job getting to the second level.

Not only is Smith strong at the point of attack, but he also shows good bend and has the quickness to put opposing defensive linemen on the ground. His fluidity allows him to adjust well to moving targets, and he's shown time and time again that he plays through the whistle, blocking opponents onto the ground until he's told the play is over.

“I just want to finish blocks every play,” Smith said. “I want to be known as a physical player who finishes blocks. I want to get better at everything. I'm excited to get coached by the best at Ohio State.”

Depth Chart Outlook​

The transition from high school to college is tough enough for the majority of offensive linemen, but with Smith not arriving at Ohio State until June, the 2026 season will be one in which he develops and adds to his frame off the field. If that goes well, he could potentially begin to contribute on special teams as a sophomore in 2027; he likely won't play a significant role along the offensive line until his third season at OSU in 2028.

While Smith profiles as an interior offensive lineman at Ohio State, he has the frame to move to tackle if needed, if that's how the depth chart moves forward for more playing time in the future. That said, he’s expected to begin his Ohio State career at guard.

BuckeyeNation27 said:

Staying away from the uncles who get their own Adidas deals (wut?) was done because their greediness was something that could get the program in trouble. WAS. It's not like that anymore.

It's selfish as hell by the family member. It's gross. But the odds that part backfires on Tennessee is low. Especially now that Michigan has shown the world what to do if you ever get caught doing anything wrong.....which again, this isn't "wrong" anymore.

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Wow...because the NCAA is incompetent, the "It's selfish as hell" and "It's gross" are now okay to have around a solid program that we have? This is a good influence on the type of kids that the coaches want to build our brotherhood culture?