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SEC (It just means more.. even its losses are wins)

None taken at all.
I just don't see how the two are correlated.

An ill conceived rule that's applicable to only league play wouldn't impact the playoff or OOC games?
Are you sure? Or y'all can play 9 conference games and STFU. Which has nothing to do with this convo. But F the SEC, right after scUM.
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SEC (It just means more.. even its losses are wins)

No offense to @BigWoof31 but somehow this doesn't surprise me given how the SEC SEC SEC nerds are getting desperate to return to the top of the sport. Those in power can't stand the Big Ten zoomed right past them once paying players became actually legal.

None taken at all.
I just don't see how the two are correlated.

An ill conceived rule that's applicable to only league play wouldn't impact the playoff or OOC games?
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LGHL This upcoming season provides several chances for a Buckeyes-Blue Jackets doubleheader

This upcoming season provides several chances for a Buckeyes-Blue Jackets doubleheader
Brett Ludwiczak
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The Blue Jackets 2025-26 schedule was released on Wednesday. There are a couple chances for fans to possibly pull off a doubleheader in Columbus in the fall.

I can admit that my list of accomplishments isn’t nearly as robust as a lot of other people out there.

One feat I am proud of took place on the first day of March back in 2020. Just a couple weeks before we were all locked inside because of the COVID-19 pandemic, I attended the Columbus Crew season opener, Michigan-Ohio State basketball game, and a Columbus Blue Jackets game.

Not only was it an experience to make it to three different sporting events in the same day, all three Columbus teams ended up winning. I guess I flew too close to the sun since, not long after we were without sports for months.

On Wednesday, the Columbus Blue Jackets released their 2025-26 regular season schedule. There is plenty of optimism surrounding the team after they fell just a couple points short of making the playoffs for the first time since the 2019-20 season. The team coming so close to the playoffs last season was especially surprising considering everything they went through during the offseason with the tragic passing of star forward Johnny Gaudreau.

Since we now know when and where the Blue Jackets will be playing this season, I figured it would be fun to compare their schedule to that of Ohio State football. Are there any opportunities to catch a Buckeye game and a Blue Jackets game on the same day? Coming in from out of town and hoping to head to a Jackets game on Friday and then an Ohio State football game on Saturday?

I’ll try and break it all down.


Oct. 18:

  • Ohio State vs. Wisconsin
  • Tampa Bay vs. Columbus
  • New York Red Bulls vs. Columbus Crew

What could have been! Had Ohio State been playing Wisconsin at home this weekend, there is a very real chance for people to pull off the Columbus Trifecta. Of course that would hinge on the Buckeyes being placed into yet another Big Noon Saturday slot, but that would have been a very real possibility since FOX will come to Columbus for an early kickoff every chance they get.

If it was a noon kickoff at home, then fans could have made their way down to Lower.com Field for the Crew at 6:00 p.m. in their final regular season game of the season, followed by making a short trek to Nationwide Arena for the Blue Jackets, although a portion of one of those downtown events would be missed since the two games start an hour apart.

Instead, Ohio State will travel to Madison to take on the Badgers. The last time the Buckeyes played at Wisconsin, it was under the lights, and it’s likely they’ll play at night again this year since this will be the marquee home game on Wisconsin’s schedule.

Despite the Blue Jackets taking on one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference, along with the Crew likely battling for playoff seeding on this Saturday night, there’s probably all three events will be running at or around the same time.


Nov. 1:

  • Penn State vs. Ohio State
  • St. Louis vs. Columbus

This is the Saturday where there will likely be the most fireworks when it comes to an Ohio State/Blue Jackets doubleheader. It feels like a given that the Nittany Lions and Buckeyes will be playing at noon since FOX loves to ruin a possible electric atmosphere of a night game by putting marquee contests on at the crack of noon.

The games against Texas and Michigan have already been announced to kickoff at noon, and it’s only a matter of time before the Penn State game is revealed as the third of FOX’s game picks, which they are given the first three choices between them, CBS, and NBC.

2025 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series - Detroit Red Wings v Columbus Blue Jackets
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At least by the Penn State game kicking off at noon, Ohio State fans have more than enough time to make their way to Nationwide Arena for the Blue Jackets game against St. Louis on Saturday night.

Last year the Blues made the playoffs, nearly beating Winnipeg in seven games in the first round before the Jets pulled off a miraculous comeback late in the third period of Game 7. The contest between the Blues and Blue Jackets should be a fun contest, with both teams letting loose a bit since it’s not a conference game.


Nov. 15:

  • UCLA vs. Ohio State
  • New York Rangers vs. Columbus

Trying to predict the start time for UCLA/Ohio State is a little tougher than the Penn State game. Although it has the feel of a noon kickoff, I almost wonder if Ohio State will get thrown a bone and be slotted into a 3:30 kickoff since they will be playing a west coast team.

Even though a later start could make it a little tougher to get downtown for the start of the Blue Jackets game, maybe the Buckeyes can pound Nico Iamaleava inside Ohio State for a second straight year and have the victory pretty much in the bag by halftime.

At least the Rangers should provide a little more resistance than the Bruins will. There always seems to be a little extra juice when the Rangers come to town since that means Artemi Panarin is back in Columbus.

While it’s hard to fault Panarin for taking the big money from New York to play in the bright lights at Madison Square Garden, he still has failed to win a Stanley Cup with the Rangers. Seeing how the Blue Jackets stack up early in the season against a New York team loaded with talent will certainly be interesting to see.


Nov. 28:

  • Pittsburgh vs. Columbus (Friday)
  • Ohio State vs. Michigan (Saturday)

In the days leading up to The Game, every minute seems to last an hour. A perfect way to pass a few hours the night before the annual battle with Michigan is by heading down to Nationwide Arena to watch the Blue Jackets take on their most hated rival. Also, it’s a great way to entertain any family you might have in town for Thanksgiving weekend.

This year’s games against Pittsburgh have a little different feel to them. The Penguins are getting older and no longer a true threat in the Eastern Conference. Who knows, this could be the last season we see Sidney Crosby playing for the Penguins since he could try and move to a team that is better suited to make a run at the Stanley Cup.

Emotions always run high when the Penguins come to Columbus, so it’s a perfect warmup for the next day’s game between the Buckeyes and Wolverines in Ann Arbor.

Pittsburgh Penguins v Columbus Blue Jackets
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Plus, some CBJ home games that take place the night before The Game see the team play to the fans. Remember Nick Foligno donning an Ohio State helmet after the Blue Jackets won the night before the Buckeyes took on Michigan? Just be easy on Zach Werenski, Kent Johnson, and Adam Fantilli on this night.

While we are conditioned to hate everything Michigan, they are the core of the Blue Jackets franchise right now.

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Jay Cutler (official thread)

I personally wouldn't do it, but if he has the desire, assets, and ability then I've got no problem with it. It's not illegal or unethical. What he does is his business.

True, but by posting the pictures, he opened himself up to criticism from people who see this as a waste. I prefer the shooting with a camera idea.
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SEC (It just means more.. even its losses are wins)

They're also trying to eliminate the gamesmanship with defensive substitutions by saying the defenders have to substitute with an athletic pace, which i'd also be all for in the B1G.
Now someone needs to define "athletic pace".
But I always said, if the offense sends in a substitute, the defense should just sit around sending subs in and out at a nice, slow pace. The offense will get a delay of game every time. It's hilarious to see the defense rushing to get on the field before the snap - they aren't allowed to snap before your team is done with substitutions.
There should be some better way to do this. If the offense substitutes, they aren't allowed to snap for 15 seconds. 20 seconds. Pick a number. But you shouldn't give the defense all of the 40 seconds to substitute. And I'm more than a little amazed that I've never seen the defense try to take all of the 40 seconds.
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LGHL Catch up on the latest Buckeye news in our news roundup

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Look, we get it. Your days are busy and you don’t have time to read all of the stories and tweets from the three dozen websites dedicated to covering Ohio State athletics, or the 237 Buckeye beat writers churning out hot takes and #content on a daily basis. But that’s ok, that’s what your friends at Land-Grant Holy Land are here for.

Monday through Friday, we’ll be collecting all of the articles, tweets, features, interviews, videos, podcasts, memes, photos, and whatever else we stumble across on the interwebz and putting them in our daily “Why is this News?” article. That way, you’ll have a one-stop shop for all of the most important Buckeye news, jokes, and analysis.

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He is also the newest member of the Poker Hall of Fame. pic.twitter.com/Ftv9ywdUB3

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LGHL Bucketheads Podcast: Exclusive interview with TBT and Carmen’s Crew legend Jeff Gibbs

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Gibbs was generous enough to talk with us about playing overseas, TBT, Carmen’s Crew, his future in basketball, and much more

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On this special bonus show and episode 165 of Bucketheads, Connor and Justin are thrilled to be joined by TBT and Carmen’s Crew legend, the one and only Jeff Gibbs.

Gibbs was generous enough to talk with us about playing overseas, TBT, Carmen’s Crew and his future in basketball. We also discuss this year’s TBT and what it is like playing in Hinkle Fieldhouse, plus his plans for life after basketball. He also discusses life as an honorary Ohio State alumni.

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2025 scUM Shenanigans, Arguments, etc.

they were light on analysis, as an industry standard not just the fine folks at ESPiN. Heavy on hype, which im just not interested in.
Without the hype how will we ever be pumped for an Ohio State vs Texas or The Game or Bama vs Georgia? Bring back the original Big Noon team.
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Should semipro/college players be paid, or allowed to sell their stuff? (NIL and Revenue Sharing)

Doesn’t quite jive with the emerging narrative fans are spinning to rationalize recruiting losses though

Can’t be struggling to keep up with the crazy big spenders while being the third highest spender yourself.
Correct. I think Texas Tech is going to be the experiment. If they have success the money will fly like at Magic City. However, if Texas Tech fails then the money will only fly like we are at the Time Out on 155.
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