Brutal 4 game losing streak, gotta get back on track Thursday

Bestbuck36 said:

How do you get into the coaches clinic?

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ScriptOhio said:

I have no idea; but to find out you might start by calling (or stopping by) this office:

Ohio State Athletics Office Locations | Ohio State

Athletics Administration 2400 Olentangy River Rd Phone: 292-7572 Baseball 250 Bill Davis Stadium, 650 Borror Dr Phone: 292-1075 Fax: 688-8707 Business Office...

ohiostatebuckeyes.com

Camps and Clinics
710 Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Rd
Phone: 247-2267
Fax: 292-5075

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FWIW, another one this year:

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OSU = WRU

Jerry's, Paris, KY

It's incredibly annoying when breakfast places are skimpy with the sausage gravy. How much does it cost you to actually cover the damn thing?

Key Ohio State players make fascinating decision that shows how hungry they are to repeat their National Championship run​

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Ryan Day revealed on Monday that leaders on the team are taking an interesting approach to things this spring.

"One of the first things was, to reinforce the culture,” Day told the media. “The leaders of this group decided that they wanted to take some of the National Championship stuff down in the facility because this year's team didn't win that championship, last year's team did."
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Ohio State won’t have team captains until the fall, but the leadership committee is made up of players who could potentially be team captains. Think of seniors like Sonny Styles and Davison Igbinosun.

Winning it all back-to-back is a tough task. Georgia did it in 2021 and 2022, and Alabama did it in 2011 and 2012. After that, you have to go all the way back to 1994 and 1995 when Nebraska did it.

Ohio State is already making the right notions to show that they are hungry to not settle for the one National Championship, which is exactly what fans should want to see.

Under-the-radar Ohio State transfer addition hopes physical transformation redefines his ceiling​

When the Ohio State Buckeyes added senior running back CJ Donaldson from West Virginia in the transfer portal, the coaching staff likely had planned for him to fill a specific role. While running backs coach Carlos Locklyn has been clear that everyone in the Buckeyes' backfield is fighting for touches, Donaldson was a solid power option who thrived as an RB2.

Changing that role seemed impossible, and at worst, would be a sign that one of Ohio State's five young backs emerging into a bigger star.

However, the fallout from Ohio State's first spring practice has forced us to reconsider whether Donaldson's experience will be different than expected. On the latest episode of Talking Stuff from THE Podcast, Ohio State beat writer Jeremy Birmingham was surprised to see Donaldson cut down from his listed 240-pound weight.

Here was my initial analysis on the addition of Donaldson, pointing toward a shift toward a run game that we often saw at Alabama under Nick Saban.

Donaldson doesn't have much finesse. Averaging 4.9 yards per carry and 3.15 yards after contact per carry over his three-year career, Donaldson brings a physical skill set that fits his frame. While he's not a plodder, his value is reliant on getting him beyond the line of scrimmage so he can power through arm tacklers and defensive backs.

Ryan Day and his staff likely won't feed Donaldson even as much as West Virginia has over the last two years. Donaldson has tallied 162 and 169 carries over the last two seasons, respectfully. I'd expect Donaldson to be the lead back but still split time with a bevy of young backs.

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The potential wrench in the plan I outlined above would be if Donaldson is now a more lean presence and his play style isn't as linear. No other back on the Buckeyes has his overall size, which is not surprising given he has at least three years of physical maturation as a foundation compared to the first and second-year runners in the backfield.

There's a lot of hope that James Peoples or Bo Jackson will be able to be the 1A for this team. All five young backs have their own strengths and weaknesses to consider, and it might be too easy to overvalue Peoples' 49 carries as the RB3 in 2024. This is a wide open race right now.

Donaldson has the firmest foundation, and the fact he was added means there's no situation he won't be a top-three back. His size and pedigree suggests he'll also be the short-yardage and goal line back. In the winter, I thought the worst cast was an RB2 role but only a decent upside as RB1.

A leaner Donaldson could actually backfire a bit if he doesn't adjust his play style. He's not overly strong beyond his size but his lack of finesse and foot speed might not be fixed by shedding 10-15 pounds. He might simply be less effective at what he was good at.

However, it could swing the opposite way and unearth a drastically more dynamic athlete. The thought of a chiseled 225-pound version of Donaldson who still has the power advantage and a newfound quickness could bury some of these young backs behind him.

We'll eventually see how his movement ability has been effected, but the upside for Donaldson and the Buckeyes is well-worth his effort to shed weight. His previous upside was inherently limited, even if there was value in that role.

Texas' Arch Manning replacement delivers devastating news to Ohio State and LSU amid flip efforts​

Bell committed to Texas on June 17, 2024, and has no interest in visiting other programs. Ohio State, LSU, Alabama, and Georgia have been the primary chasers for the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, native.

He told On3 that his visit schedule only features Texas, and he plans to stay firmly attached to the Longhorns. His upcoming visit to Austin on June 20 is the only official trip planned.

“As of right now, I don’t have any plans to visit anyone besides the University of Texas,” Bell said.

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Ohio State Buckeyes transfer portal addition is already making an impact, but Ryan Day has one request for him​

Ohio State was not as aggressive in the transfer portal this time around as they were last offseason.

The Buckeyes added what could be three new starters with TE Max Klare, OT Phillip Daniels, and OT Ethan Onianwa. Other than that, the Buckeyes filled out depth in a couple of pieces.

Ohio State began spring practice on Monday and it was the first time that the 2025 team got together for a practice. Following the first session, head coach Ryan Day gave an update on the talented offensive tackle Onianwa.

"Big E's already changed his body a little bit,” Day said. “The guys seemed to embrace (Onianwa and Phillip Daniels). He (Onianwa) can carry weight, so if we can cut him down we're going to see even more athleticism and bend."

Onianwa is a talented tackle who could have entered the draft process and he would have been selected next month. Now, he’s going to play for the Buckeyes in 2025. The Rice transfer is listed at 6-foot-6 and 357 pounds on the spring roster. Expect him to get to around 345 at least by the time the season rolls around.

Ohio State replaces both tackles from the National Championship team with Josh Simmons and Josh Fryar both off to the NFL. Onianwa and the Minnesota transfer Daniels are the favorites to be OSU’s starting tackles in 2025.

New offensive line coach Tyler Bowen has some proven talent to work with right away in Columbus. Ohio State’s offensive line should be a strong group once again next season.
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Just sayin': The "BIG E" needs to be 12 pounds lighter......