TampaBuckeyes said:

They did get blown out in the playoff twice, but I do give Lanning credit for going out and destroying the Big 12 champ in the first round.

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ScriptOhio said:

Ohio State Football Communications Director Jerry Emig Named to CSC Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Jerry Emig, who will retire in 2026 after 19 years at Ohio State, is one of six members of the College Sports Communicators Hall of Fame class of 2026.

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Ohio State Football Communications Director Jerry Emig Named to CSC Hall of Fame Class of 2026​

Welcome to the Hall of Fame, Jerry Emig.

Emig, who will retire in 2026 after 28 years in athletics communications — including the past 19 at Ohio State — was named as one of six members of the College Sports Communicators Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 on Monday.

“I am thrilled, appreciative and humbled to be recognized as a CSC Hall of Fame member,” Emig said in a statement. “The feeling of pride I have to be included among this distinguished and distinctive group of communicators is real and will be everlasting. I want to thank the CSC Special Awards Committee and current Hall of Fame members for this honor.

"I also want to thank the communications staff at Ohio State University for its spirit, work ethic and leadership that makes every day in this profession a pleasure. Working alongside colleagues, coaches, student-athletes and members of the media has been wonderful, and I will forever be grateful that it has positioned me to receive this honor.”
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BuckeyeNation27 said:

I know. And what he did was dirty as hell, too. But the Steelers lived off it, and are still living off it. And getting away with it because that's the identity they got to create way back when.

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Hunter Welcing - 2025 - Football - Northwestern Athletics

Hunter Welcing (84) TE - 2025 Graduate Student: Hauled in four receptions for a career-high 81 yards against Michigan (11/15). 2024 Redshirt Junior: Played i...

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Hunter Welcing​

• Height: 6-3
• Weight: 250
• Position: TE
• Class: Graduate Student
• Hometown: Deer Park, Ill.
• High School: Lake Zurich

Receiving Statistics​ 2024 12 1 20 0 20 0.1 20.0 1.7 2025 13 28 296 2 36 2.2 10.6 22.8 Total 25 29 316 2 36 1.2 10.9 12.6

OHSportsFan said:

I’ll admit this has been a concern in my mind once I look at the “new money” landscape of college football. Maybe I’m missing someone but Ohio State doesn’t have the Oil tycoon, or tech bro, or…whatever Miami has (real estate/drugs) that want to truly put their thumb on the sports scale. Who is bankrolling the Bucks? Schottenstein? Car dealers? With all respect to the fine University - I know there are plenty of high level execs in Columbus - but it doesn’t seem sustainable without a few mega sports boosters (multi billionaires).

Not ready to panic but there’s been moments where I’ve questioned are we “broke boys” in this new world? It’s definitely added parity because every school has someone that can overpay and chip away at OSU’s roster. It’s simply impossible to stack talent like we used to enjoy. Every team is feeling that.

What OSU does have is a massive, passionate fanbase and brand. It’s up to Bjork to convert that into revenue. Probably why he’s exploring sponsors on jerseys. And when do we re-up with Nike for $50M/year? I certainly wouldn’t bet on Joe Buckeye being able to make much of a difference long term (and to others’ point, maybe most fans shouldn’t put OSU into their family budget).

Who knows, eventually this probably all disappears to full revenue sharing and a cap where everyone is equal. Then it’s just a GM/Coach that sets you apart from any other school (franchise). Blech.

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dragurd said:

Maybe the coke habit helps him coach better did you think of that sir?

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BuckeyeNation27 said:

Maybe shell out for a better coach that doesn't have a coke habit, then.

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