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People to Punch, Pet Peeves, and General Vexations (mega-merge)

that requires an explanation... please tell me it involves what would clearly be an OHSA violation?
No violation, just maybe don't twist/dislocate your ankle requiring 4 surgeries and an erector set cage to be screwed into your leg and foot. It doesn't feel good.
On the plus side, 3 surgeries down, and I get to go home for a while today.

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Name, Image, & Likeness (NIL) at tOSU

If an ai podcast could take written form, it would look like this, and still inexplicably get traction.
Just a really interesting article (however, I wonder just how factual it really is):

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The Ohio State Buckeyes are among the financially well-endowed teams that the College Sports Commission is trying to limit NIL spending for. While explaining the looming potential split between the SEC and Big Ten from the federal government's new enforcement arm, Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger mentioned Ohio State alongside the Oregon Ducks, USC Trojans, and TTUN as teams that could be the most affected.

These programs, plus various SEC juggernauts, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the Texas Tech Red Raiders, the Miami Hurricanes, and others, have money that doesn't come from institutional rev-share pools but instead from third-party NIL deals that secure millions for top recruits.

"As the NCAA’s seven-year congressional lobbying effort reaches its climax — a vote on legislation is scheduled for this week in the House with momentum building for a bipartisan bill in the Senate, too — college sports is on the brink of more revolutionary decisions," Dellenger prefaced before saying, "At the center of it all is the landmark, multi-billion dollar legal settlement of three antitrust cases (House) that, while moving the enterprise into the age of direct athlete compensation, has failed to deliver the stability that many leaders sought — and now it poses a risk to roster stability.

"The new enforcement entity’s scrutiny of third-party NIL deals from the biggest above-the-cap spenders — many of them here (Ohio State, Oregon, USC, Michigan, etc.) — threatens to cripple the league’s wealthy behemoths by putting at risk tens of millions of dollars they guaranteed to their players."

The Ohio State University and the sport's biggest brands have too much power for the sport to change from being NIL-driven

The current administration may have talked up a big game with NIL reform, but like many other aspects of its governance, it probably won't be able to deliver on nearly any proposed promise. That is probably a good thing for College Football, with collective record ratings and revenue soaring, but it's particularly good for schools like the Ohio State University. Not to mention the various millionaire high school kids and their families who are the product of college sports.

OSU has a shady, powerful network behind the scenes that will keep the school competing with the University of Texas year in and year out in revenue, and, ipso facto, recruiting spending. That doesn't appear to be threatened in any way, since the guy at the top, Les Wexner, is connected to the President through nefarious third parties.
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Cleveland Cavs (2016 NBA Champions)

Will be an interesting series.

As much as SAS gave OKC headaches during the regular season, I have a feeling OKC will win it pretty convincingly.
Watching this game tonight…these 2 teams are playing a different sport. Hot pace, hard fouls, OKC running all over the place, and Wemby. What an uphill battle for whoever makes it to the finals.
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Name, Image, & Likeness (NIL) at tOSU

Just a really interesting article (however, I wonder just how factual it really is):

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The Ohio State Buckeyes are among the financially well-endowed teams that the College Sports Commission is trying to limit NIL spending for. While explaining the looming potential split between the SEC and Big Ten from the federal government's new enforcement arm, Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger mentioned Ohio State alongside the Oregon Ducks, USC Trojans, and TTUN as teams that could be the most affected.

These programs, plus various SEC juggernauts, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the Texas Tech Red Raiders, the Miami Hurricanes, and others, have money that doesn't come from institutional rev-share pools but instead from third-party NIL deals that secure millions for top recruits.

"As the NCAA’s seven-year congressional lobbying effort reaches its climax — a vote on legislation is scheduled for this week in the House with momentum building for a bipartisan bill in the Senate, too — college sports is on the brink of more revolutionary decisions," Dellenger prefaced before saying, "At the center of it all is the landmark, multi-billion dollar legal settlement of three antitrust cases (House) that, while moving the enterprise into the age of direct athlete compensation, has failed to deliver the stability that many leaders sought — and now it poses a risk to roster stability.

"The new enforcement entity’s scrutiny of third-party NIL deals from the biggest above-the-cap spenders — many of them here (Ohio State, Oregon, USC, Michigan, etc.) — threatens to cripple the league’s wealthy behemoths by putting at risk tens of millions of dollars they guaranteed to their players."

The Ohio State University and the sport's biggest brands have too much power for the sport to change from being NIL-driven

The current administration may have talked up a big game with NIL reform, but like many other aspects of its governance, it probably won't be able to deliver on nearly any proposed promise. That is probably a good thing for College Football, with collective record ratings and revenue soaring, but it's particularly good for schools like the Ohio State University. Not to mention the various millionaire high school kids and their families who are the product of college sports.

OSU has a shady, powerful network behind the scenes that will keep the school competing with the University of Texas year in and year out in revenue, and, ipso facto, recruiting spending. That doesn't appear to be threatened in any way, since the guy at the top, Les Wexner, is connected to the President through nefarious third parties.
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Les Wexner is connected to a LOT of people through a LOT of nefarious third parties. Makes me sick that he's associated with this football team in any way, shape, or form. I have no idea the extent of it, but just any whiff makes me wanna gag.
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Name, Image, & Likeness (NIL) at tOSU

Just a really interesting article (however, I wonder just how factual it really is):

images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2F151%2F01krxt2daz22zf5j678t.jpg


The Ohio State Buckeyes are among the financially well-endowed teams that the College Sports Commission is trying to limit NIL spending for. While explaining the looming potential split between the SEC and Big Ten from the federal government's new enforcement arm, Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger mentioned Ohio State alongside the Oregon Ducks, USC Trojans, and TTUN as teams that could be the most affected.

These programs, plus various SEC juggernauts, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the Texas Tech Red Raiders, the Miami Hurricanes, and others, have money that doesn't come from institutional rev-share pools but instead from third-party NIL deals that secure millions for top recruits.

"As the NCAA’s seven-year congressional lobbying effort reaches its climax — a vote on legislation is scheduled for this week in the House with momentum building for a bipartisan bill in the Senate, too — college sports is on the brink of more revolutionary decisions," Dellenger prefaced before saying, "At the center of it all is the landmark, multi-billion dollar legal settlement of three antitrust cases (House) that, while moving the enterprise into the age of direct athlete compensation, has failed to deliver the stability that many leaders sought — and now it poses a risk to roster stability.

"The new enforcement entity’s scrutiny of third-party NIL deals from the biggest above-the-cap spenders — many of them here (Ohio State, Oregon, USC, Michigan, etc.) — threatens to cripple the league’s wealthy behemoths by putting at risk tens of millions of dollars they guaranteed to their players."

The Ohio State University and the sport's biggest brands have too much power for the sport to change from being NIL-driven

The current administration may have talked up a big game with NIL reform, but like many other aspects of its governance, it probably won't be able to deliver on nearly any proposed promise. That is probably a good thing for College Football, with collective record ratings and revenue soaring, but it's particularly good for schools like the Ohio State University. Not to mention the various millionaire high school kids and their families who are the product of college sports.

OSU has a shady, powerful network behind the scenes that will keep the school competing with the University of Texas year in and year out in revenue, and, ipso facto, recruiting spending. That doesn't appear to be threatened in any way, since the guy at the top, Les Wexner, is connected to the President through nefarious third parties.
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'27 CA SF DeMarcus Henry (Verbal Offer)

Ohio State hoops faces arguably its toughest test yet to bring in Chris Henry Jr's brother

While Chris Henry Jr. is cemented as a Buckeye, the Ohio State men's basketball team just learned a formidable opponent is in the way of landing his brother.

early three years ago, five-star wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes. Now, he's officially in Columbus, preparing for his first season with the team.

While he might be cemented as a Buckeye, his brother is not, but DeMarcus Henry isn't a football prospect; he's a five-star basketball recruit, who is the No. 5 small forward and top-15 overall prospect in the class of 2027.

The thing that the two brothers have in common, other than their last names? Ohio State went after both of them.

The Buckeyes are heavily recruiting the younger Henry, working to bring him to Columbus to join his brother within the Ohio State athletic department, but one blue-blood program just added a hurdle in their way: the North Carolina Tar Heels.

UNC Tar Heels join in on DeMarcus Henry recruitment

Over the weekend, Henry announced that the Tar Heels had extended him an offer after his conversation with UNC head coach Michael Malone.

The competitive edge that the Buckeyes have? Well, other than his brother already donning an Ohio State uniform, Henry received an offer from OSU and head coach Jake Diebler on May 7, 2025, over a year before the Tar Heels did.

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As one of the top prospects in the upcoming cycle, it should come as no surprise that Henry has received dozens of offers, including a few from the blue bloods in the sport.

Henry has received offers from the Kentucky Wildcats, Arkansas Razorbacks, Louisville Cardinals, and a few other of the dominant teams across the country, as well as one of Ohio State's newest in-conference rivals, the Oregon Ducks.

According to 247Sports, Henry has received 20 official offers, including the most recent one from the Tar Heels, and that number will likely only grow over the next few months.

During his first season of varsity basketball, Henry earned 14.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.5 steals, and 0.6 blocks per game. Since then, his on-court performances have only blossomed.

There is still a lot of time remaining in Henry's recruiting process, but a program like North Carolina jumping on board his recruitment is just another bump in the road for Diebler and the Buckeyes.
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CG John “Juni” Mobley, Jr. (Official Thread)

Ohio State basketball announces the return of John Mobley Jr.​

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Having Mobley back is a massive boost for an Ohio State team that lost a lot of talent at the guard spot. They lost three guards to the portal, which left them desperate for talent. With Mobley returning, the Buckeyes have the best volume 3-point shooter back.

Mobley is able to stretch the defense because of his in-the-gym range. He is someone who can make shots off the dribble, as well as off the catch. That makes him a dangerous player, and the Buckeyes need more dangerous shooters. Bringing Mobley back helps them do just that.

With Mobley back in tow, he will likely start next to transfer guard Justin Pippen. Those two players will lead the backcourt, while freshman Anthony Thompson will be the best player in the frontcourt. Amare Bynum returns at the power forward spot, so the starting lineup is almost set.
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Cleveland Cavs (2016 NBA Champions)

Their game 4, I believe it was, and last nights Cavs game, we're the best two performances of the Eastern playoffs. Cavs are coming off that one and the Knicks will have to try and find it again. I like our chances.
Will be an interesting series.

As much as SAS gave OKC headaches during the regular season, I have a feeling OKC will win it pretty convincingly.
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