“IT’S TRADITION THERE.” Arvell Reese’s favorite Ohio State memory was one of his first.

In behind-the-scenes footage of Reese’s pre-draft interview with the New York Giants — the team that selected him No. 5 overall in the 2026 NFL draft — the franchise asked him to share the highlight of his college career.

“Losing my black stripe,” Reese answered. “It’s a tradition there. That’s when you get fully accepted into the team, like earn your way on the team.”

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Reese told the Giants he arrived on campus in the summer after graduating from Glenville High School. His first practice with the Buckeyes was on Aug. 2. He lost his black stripe on Aug. 18.

“That wasn’t long,” Giants coach John [REDACTED] said. “What’d you do?”

“Just playing hard and fast,” Reese replied.

When I spoke with Reese at Ohio State’s pro day, he said that’s exactly how he wants to play at the next level.

“Being violent. Think violently,” Reese said. “You just got to do it. That’s just what will be on my mind. Just be physical. I think everything that’s happened at Ohio State has prepared me for this moment.”

Translation: Developed Here.

Just sayin': I would have thought winning a Natty (or maybe even improving on his academics*) would have been his favorite memory here.

* Based on reports surrounding the 2026 NFL Draft, Arvell Reese did not technically graduate from Ohio State before leaving for the NFL, though he was in good academic standing and planned to complete his degree.

Key Details regarding Arvell Reese's Academic Journey:

• Academic Turnaround: Reese overcame a reported 0.4 GPA in high school to achieve a 3.7 GPA while at Ohio State.
• Status at OSU: He was a two-time OSU Scholar-Athlete and earned Academic All-Big Ten honors in 2023 and 2024, majoring in human development and family science.
• Draft Status: He was selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft by the New York Giants as a junior after a three-year career at OSU.
• Graduation Plans: Reports indicate that while he left early for the draft, he planned to finish his degree in the offseason.

He was mentored by Ted Ginn Sr., who helped him turn his academic performance around after a difficult freshman year of high school.

incoming

USA! USA! USA! Incoming Ohio State freshman Anthony Thompson will have the opportunity to represent the United States at the FIBA U18 Men’s AmeriCup tournament.

The No. 8 overall prospect in the 2026 class, Thompson is one of 35 players scheduled to participate in the USA Basketball Men’s U18 National Team training camp beginning May 21 in Colorado Springs. The 6-foot-8, 205-pound forward is one of 18 members of the 2026 class invited to attend the event.


This May marks the third time Thompson has participated in a Team USA camp. He also attended two junior national team minicamps in 2025, one in April and another in October.

When Thompson arrives in Columbus, he will be Ohio State’s highest-rated recruit since Jared Sullinger in 2010 and the program’s first five-star prospect since D’Angelo Russell in 2014. He is also the Buckeyes’ first McDonald’s All-American since Russell.

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Much conversation is happening about development (or lack of) by current American tennis programs.
If Bucks had advanced, the numbers Patrick McEnroe cites might not have been so glaring since all six Buckeye singles players are from America.

buckeyemania11 said:

What a win in game 1. A series win over scUM would be a great way to cap the season.

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theres some talent there....Haire starting to mold the program

Ohio State Installing New Turf at Ohio Stadium



Ohio State will install a new playing surface at Ohio Stadium, featuring Shaw Sports Turf's Forge Series™ system and installed by The Motz Group. The new field will continue to be sponsored by Safelite.

Shaw's Forge Series™ is a system-level product line designed to meet NFL standards, featuring Game ON® technology that integrates field markings directly into the turf.
Sports Field Turf Technology (GAME ON® by The Motz Group)

• What it is: In sports venue construction, GAME ON is a proprietary manufacturing technology created by The Motz Group.
• How it works: Instead of manually cutting and gluing lines, numbers, or logos into synthetic turf fields (which creates weak seams), this technology tufts logos, messaging, and hash marks directly into the turf carpet during fabrication.
• Benefits: It reduces field seams by roughly 50% (from 12,000 linear feet to ~5,600 on a standard field), which significantly decreases maintenance, minimizes waste, and increases surface safety.

The updated turf will be in place for the 2026 football season.

The installation of the new turf reflects Ohio State's long-term approach to keeping Ohio Stadium both game-ready and visually aligned with the Buckeye brand as this now gives Ohio State staff the ability to assist in branding opportunities for themed games.

Thump said:

Wind blowing out today it appears.

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not for ttun!

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What a win in game 1. A series win over scUM would be a great way to cap the season.

CincyInterloper said:

I had planned on waiting until 65, but now I am thinking take SS at 62 and give myself an 3 extra years of the healthiest retirement time I will have. I feel like I'm at the point where enjoying the time I have left is more important to me than padding my retirement account. I'd pull the plug earlier, but I doubt my wife would be okay with it and I want buy-in from her.

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62 seems to be the sweet spot for maximizing what you can pull long term from SS. Thats what I’m shooting for. House will be paid off, my wife and I should exceed 2 million in 401-k and have 500k in her company’s stock. I’m diabetic so I’m not living past 75 so I’m going to enjoy as much life as I have left.

I want a white jersey with red pants.


I’m 56. I’m an old guy. But I have no problem with the school getting creative with its colors/uniform schemes.

Just keep the leaves GREEN and we’re good

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Still not my favorite combo, but the all red looks significantly better with the new (old) shoulder stripes

I think I'm drawing the line in the sand. Whenever I return from the July 4th holiday I'm going to confirm last day slaving for the man will be July 31, 2026.


Stick a fucking fork in me. I'm done.

Per Juck on BH about WR recruiting:

Well, If I'm being hyper critical and I am because of his record coming in, Just the way he's moved. Very little news, hard to spot his true targets, slow to offer, chasing a pipe dream in Easter (imo) Recruits are consistently talking about Devin Jordan. I've heard "Coach Jordan said" more this cycle than I have in the last 2 years combined. This offer to Cade Cooper says what? Nothing has changed with Cooper. He's a long dog right next door at a school the staff is very familiar with. He's already dropped his top 6. He didn't just explode on the camp circuit and he's well in to his process. If you were interested in him what's taken so long? Hart had relationships with a lot studs and none of those relationships have progressed. All have gone the other way. If Jamier wasn't in this class everyone would be losing it right now. The best thing he's done is continue to pursue Blake Wong hard and I think he's a Buckeye but he likely was if @Tony Gerdeman took over the WR room.

I'm not saying I don't think he's going to land. He has a lot in his favor to be able to close. Things are very different now. But all this feels so similar to Frye that I understand why in the old era Hankton did not produce impressive classes for where he was. Which doesn't mean he won't now. The "great recruiter" assistant coach means so much less than it used to.

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Congrats kid! Gonna love watching NU after our games... cuz clearly, we'll be on for the noon game slot.

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This will be interesting, because increasing the CFP to 24 teams will absolutely destroy the importance of a number of rivalries. They will still be played, and the fans will still be rabid. But if a HC is worrying about the health of his a week before a CFP game, I can see some starters sit, and some coaches not take the rivalry as serious. Especially if programs start hiring more coaches with no alliance to the school and their culture(i.e. alum).

Maybe they're aiming for a school record for most punts in a game?

Rumor has it illness has been going through the locker room. Hopefully it won’t affect tonight’s availability at all, because it’s do or die.

Thought the shoulders had the silver sleeves ?

Lee over Teske 12-2.
Cronin loses to Knox 11-0.
Davino over NATO 3-1.
Seidel loses to Forrest 9-4.
Retherford over Robideau 3-2.
Scott loses to Henson 8-3.
James pinfall over Monday
Wick loses to Carr 6-5.
Parris over Kerk 5-3.
Trumbell over Merrill 3-0

Maybe not exactly a celebrity, but an interesting dude from Ohio: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/15/....ilA.kdVC.LqQaebe8-PFh&smid=nytcore-ios-share