Do especially like it as he seems to have sewn up the 4. Allows Noel and Tilly to rotate at the 5, and keep each other fresh. Also lets Devin (at the 3), sometimes crash into the crumb area for rebounds. Devin has the hops to elevate and snatch balls. Unfortunately, don't see much of this happening, as shot goes up, and everyone drops back for D.

Certainly don't see him getting any huge defensive stops. And sometimes see standing around, not off-ball movement. His break to the basket was certainly nice, and some deep shots were pretty, but agree that there are other skills that need honing.

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And Hartline might still have his pick of WRs, but not the Ohio State scenario to do it with. Can see WRs (better than average), going to USF versus wherever, because Hartline is there, but I don't know how good a team he's got there. Really thought Keinholtz might head there to be QB1, but didn't happen. Guess Hartline needs to build his daisy chain, get a good OL, then a good QB, then the good WRs....or in some other order..

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Hartline benefited A LOT from having that Block O on his chest. That bull won't hit the same walking into homes across the country, or even in SoFL now that Miami was just in the NC. He's going to find out quickly how hard it is to coach at the USF level and also get talent that he's accustomed to.
Sorry, back to Blake

And as the camera pans along the bench, see the big kid from Baylor sitting there, and wondering when, or if, he's going to earn his NIL this year. Certainly would be a presence in the paint, and maybe a big plus or not. Sounds like we're not going to see/know this year. And looking at the national rankings, the B10 is loaded with ranked teams. My thought is that the 'committee' will look at those rankings, and decide that's enough of the B10, and that the Buckeyes will be left out once again.

He's a good offensive mind. How he functions as a HC, with Schwartz likely leaving now, is.... meh.

Skeptical.

Heard an opinion on Morning 5. The 'big' schools may not recruit the 3*'s as heavily, as in the project kids. Apparently the thought is that teams save on NIL, and use for the 'upper' 4/5*s with more/easier (?) developmental potential. And when portal time comes around, recruit those kids that were developed at 'lesser' schools, who have already shown out. Seems solid at first blush. Ohio State, down 31 portal exits, up 20+ portal entries. And total roster seems to be still in upper 80s (around 88 I believe), instead of the 105 (?) NCAA allows. There was 28 in recruiting class, which is above the former max of 25. Know that these above numbers are/were fluid, and seem to change daily. Pantoni may be adding another line to his resume, called something like 'Roster Maximization' or somesuch. Cleaning out the guys that 'haven't grown enough', 'shown enough', 'not going to be relied on' or some euphemism.

brodybuck21 said:

9 in and 3 left to confirm!

@buckeyemania11
@heisman
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@heisman might not be allowed to own a fantasy team

has to check with legal

Tomateaux Quinoa Gumbeaux said:

I will nominate Arthur Smith on behalf of @BuckeyeNation27

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I had it typed out, then was afraid of what lvbuckeye was going to yell at me....so I let it go.

And Hartline might still have his pick of WRs, but not the Ohio State scenario to do it with. Can see WRs (better than average), going to USF versus wherever, because Hartline is there, but I don't know how good a team he's got there. Really thought Keinholtz might head there to be QB1, but didn't happen. Guess Hartline needs to build his daisy chain, get a good OL, then a good QB, then the good WRs....or in some other order..

Hadn't heard about Wexner being a guest, frequent or not, to Epstein's island etc. Seems like this was a club that the elite sought invitations to, what with the private island, private jets, upscale accommodations. And when people saw the carrying's on, made their decision whether to party up or disassociate themselves. Really dunno, but certainly, if he was 'on the list' deserves to be subpoenaed. Ord, what exactly are these subpoenas supposed to be proving? Who, Trump, Clinton, Obama etc were engaged with underage girls? Sorry, have lost track. Thanks in advance.....

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Nice rack.

BuckBackHome said:

Can we nominate people for the maiden voyage? Just curious

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I will nominate Arthur Smith on behalf of @BuckeyeNation27

9 in and 3 left to confirm!

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Monken grabbed the last seat when the music stopped.

brodybuck21 said:

Up to 7 confirmations.

waiting on the following:

@Tomateaux Quinoa Gumbeaux
@buckeyemania11
@heisman
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tomato you in?

Always kinda wonder how coaches utilize the 'dropping' of player rankings to motivate said players? Is it a singling out, position room generalization, or a take aside type of thing? And conversely, using a player upgrade 4* => 5*, to push/maintain the player's enthusiasm toward hard work. Certainly the coaches use comparisons "you have the same qualities as Caleb, so use them" type of pitch. The above post put these questions in my wandering mind on this Wednesday morning. Methinks that is why/how these coaches are paid seven figures to ply their trades....and yeah, I get that every kid is different, some require praise, some require kicking in the butt, etc.