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Columbus Blue Jackets (Official Thread)

Six teams linked to Conor Garland​

  • Date: March 5
  • Source: Pierre LeBrun
LeBrun named the Blue Jackets, Islanders, Bruins, Devils, Capitals and Sharks as options for the Canucks forward. With 26 points on the year and signed through 2032, Garland seems to be a hot name.

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I like this move, he's had a down year this year but he's playing on the worst team of the league so hopefully this get's him rejuvenated and he performs to his normal standard with the CBJ. He's a good for this team with how he plays.

Also, apparently, we beat out Boston for him as well.
The Blue Jackets traded for Garland in the last year of his five-year contract that carries a $4.95 million cap hit. But he won't become a free agent this summer. What makes this trade a peculiar one for Columbus is that Garland is already signed to a six-year contract extension that begins next season, which Vancouver handed him last July. That deal runs through the 2031-32 season and carries a $6 million cap hit and a full no-movement clause in the first three seasons.

Maybe the Blue Jackets finally traded for a guy that should help them "down the stretch" and beyond. He got a lot of great comments from Vancouver fans:

Nice. Absolutely fleeced the poverty Canucks franchise. Garland is amazing

Blue Jackets won the jackpot with getting Connor Garland. We fans in Vancouver are sad to see him go! Treat him well, he’ll give you everything he’s got, every game!!!

He’s a great player who you guys will love. His stats this year shouldn’t be considered, under Tocchet, he was the heartbeat of our forwards. And he drives play really well on his own and plays great defense.

One of the best, a guy who wear his heart on his sleeve and makes a difference every single night. Enjoyed watching him here in Vancouver, he’s a champ. Go kill it in Columbus!

You guys take good care of him. He's an absolute blast to watch on the ice.

You Columbus fans will fall in love with this player. He’s scrappy but mannn when the team is good can he drive play. Enjoy! And take care of him.

Canucks guy here. Garland will literally be your hardest working player on your team. He's a hoot to watch, wear's his heart on his crest, and put him with the right guys.......you'll be watching a gem.

Garland is a goat treat him good he’s got a motor that revs to the Moon and doesn’t stop he’s a trooper and a Awesome guy we are gonna miss ya.
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J.J. McCarthy (once a tCun, always a tCun; Nine on the Pine)

Yep, just look at how, once they had to stop cheating, JJ Leaf went from Heisman favorite to a barely capable game manager. Vikings front office should all be thrown out of a helicopter after taking this fool's gold with the 11th pick.
We're gonna need a bigger helicopter...
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Pawn Stars

1. Rick Harrison married for 5th time:

Pawn Stars’ Rick Harrison Marries Angie Polushkin in Intimate Las Vegas Wedding Ceremony​

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In her own Instagram post, which was set to the tune of "I Said Yes" by Sunny Bloom, Polushkin shared several pictures from the couple's romantic day.

"We toured a beautiful winery in Chile and Rick got down on one knee ," Polushkin wrote.

The picturesque proposal was the second time Harrison popped the question. The first time he proposed was in his living room, but because his stepdaughters called it "the most unromantic proposal ever," he decided to do it again, TMZ first reported.

Harrison presented Polushkin with one of his most prized rings from his iconic pawn shop, with a representative telling the outlet that Harrison called the 6.5-carat pear-shaped ring "breathtaking, just like Angie is."

2. Cory Harrison hurt in a motor cycle crash in Mexico and starts a GoFundMe page to help pay for his medical expenses:

'Pawn Stars' co-star Corey Harrison asking fans for help paying medical bills​

Harrison, a founding cast member of the long-running History Channel reality TV series, suffered severe injuries in a Mexico motorcycle crash.

"Pawn Stars" regular Corey "Big Hoss" Harrison, who nearly died in a motorcycle accident in January, asked for help from fans to help pay medical bills, fundraiser organizers said.

Harrison, the grandson of World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop patriarch Richard “Old Man” Harrison and son of Rick "Genius" Harrison, wiped out while riding in Tulum, Mexico, he and friends said.

The Harrisons and long-time family friend Austin “Chumlee” Russell are the stars of the History Channel show "Pawn Stars," which follows the action inside their Las Vegas pawn shop.

The crash happened shortly before Rick Harrison's wedding. according to the son.

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A GoFundMe effort launched on Monday is seeking to raise $18,000, and a little more than $5,000 had come in by late Friday morning.

"With his full knowledge and blessing, we’re raising emergency funds to cover more than $100,000 in medical bills and related expenses after a serious motorcycle accident in Tulum, Mexico," according to GFM organizer Aron Chambers.

"He suffered devastating injuries: 11 fractured ribs, a punctured lung, a concussion, and internal bleeding. He was rushed to a hospital in Playa del Carmen, where the reality of medical emergencies in Mexico hit hard — costs add up fast, and payment is often required upfront."

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2026 Spring Practices, Spring Game, and other Tidbits

Per Tony Gerdeman at BH:
Speaking with some folks, keep an eye on Legend Bey. Runs hard, up to 190 pounds, fastest RB on the team. Legitimate excitement about him inside the program.

Expect to see Jay Timmons at both corner and nickel this spring, as expected. Tenacious. Bulldog.

Devin McCuin is fitting in just fine. Belief is that he can score from anywhere.

Qua Russaw is at DE. He is not viewed as a throw-in. He's got some traits.
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2025-2026 Ohio State Men's Basketball

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Current standings (7th-10th)

7) UCLA, 12-7
8) Ohio State, 11-8
9) Iowa, 10-9
10) Indiana, 9-10

7-Seed​

In order for Ohio State to get the 7-seed, two things would need to happen this weekend:
  • UCLA loses to USC on Saturday, finishing with a 12-8 B1G record.
  • Ohio State beats Indiana on Saturday, finishing with a 12-8 B1G record.
Because Ohio State won the only regular-season meeting between the two teams, the Buckeyes would earn the tiebreaker over the Bruins and get the 7-seed. UCLA would then claim the 8-seed.

As mentioned above, the 7-seed would get a double bye and would play their first game on Thursday, March 12, at 6:30 p.m. ET. With a win, the 7-seed would face the 2-seed on Friday, which could be Michigan State, Nebraska, Illinois, Purdue, or Wisconsin. More importantly, they would not have to face top-seeded Michigan until the championship game, hypothetically.

8-Seed​

In order for Ohio State to get the 8-seed in the Big Ten Tournament, two different scenarios could play out:
Scenario 1:
  • UCLA beats USC on Saturday, finishing with a 13-7 B1G record.
  • Ohio State beats Indiana on Saturday, finishing with a 12-8 B1G record.
Pretty straightforward - if UCLA wins and gets to 13 conference wins, they finish ahead of Ohio State. If Ohio State holds serve at home against Indiana, the Buckeyes will finish ahead of Iowa and are guaranteed the 8-seed.
Scenario 2:
  • Ohio State loses to Indiana on Saturday, finishing with an 11-9 B1G record.
  • Iowa loses to Nebraska on Sunday, finishing with a 10-10 B1G record.
In this scenario, Ohio State’s hypothetical loss on Saturday would leave them vulnerable to dropping to the 9-seed, but if Iowa also loses, they would finish above the Hawkeyes. UCLA’s game would become irrelevant in this scenario.

As mentioned above, the 8-seed would get a double bye and would play their first game on Thursday, March 12, at 12 noon ET. With a win, the 8-seed would advance to playing top-seeded Michigan in the quarterfinals on Friday at 12 noon ET.

9-Seed​

In order for Ohio State to get the 9-seed, two things would have to happen this weekend:
  • Ohio State loses to Indiana on Saturday, finishing with an 11-9 B1G record.
  • Iowa beats Nebraska on Sunday, finishing with an 11-9 B1G record.
In this scenario, UCLA’s game against USC is no longer relevant because once Ohio State loses, it cannot catch the Bruins and can only be impacted by Iowa. If the Hawkeyes beat Nebraska, they would tie Ohio State at 11-9 and, because they beat the Buckeyes in the regular season, would own the tiebreaker and get the higher seed.

If this happened, Ohio State would get a “single-bye” and play on Wednesday at 12 noon ET against the winner of the 16-seed and 17-seed. If they won that game, they would advance to play 8-seed Iowa on Thursday at 12 noon ET. If they were to win that, they would advance to face top-seeded Michigan on Friday, and would be Ohio State’s third game in three days.
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Miami (OH) Redhawks (Basketball Official Thread)

No one wants to lose, but I don't think there's any truth to the idea that power conference programs were ducking Miami because they thought they could lose. More likely is teams didnt see any reason to pick Miami over any other team, and the annual increase in the quantity of low major teams means it's going to be slightly harder for each one to get games. The A10 doesn't want to do buy games as much as the MAC, so schools aren't going to think of going to the A10 first when they need a game.
I think there is probably some truth to the A10 coaches claim that power programs are avoiding scheduling mid major teams OOC that may be capable of stealing bids. They either schedule the mid majors that are already likely going to make the tourney anyway or low majors who would never have any shot at an auto bid. Problem is the MAC is more on the higher end of the "low major" category so this doesn't really apply to a Miami Ohio type team.
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CB Jay Timmons (Official Thread)

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Depth Chart Outlook​

While Timmons can play both on the outside and at nickel, the slot is where he will likely begin his Ohio State career, as it's the most likely path to the field for Timmons as a freshman. Florida State transfer Earl Little Jr., who played safety in Tallahassee but is expected to play nickel at OSU, will hold the top spot in the depth chart. Still, Timmons could very well be in the second spot in the slot on the two-deep to begin his first season as a Buckeye.

In formations where Ohio State uses six defensive backs, Timmons could be on the field in those situations, competing for playing time with fellow freshman Jordan Thomas, Alabama transfer Cam Calhoun and redshirt sophomore Miles Lockhart, among others. He could also earn early playing time on special teams, where his speed and eye for the football could allow him to be an outstanding gunner early on.

Jermaine Mathews Jr. and Devin Sanchez are the favorites to start at cornerback to begin the 2026 season, but Timmons has the tools to compete for a top backup spot right away. Once Mathews and Little take their talents to the NFL following the 2026 season, Timmons could very well be a starter in Ohio State’s secondary as a sophomore in 2027.
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