Zed could bang, but losing all that weight, had gotten him pushed out in the hole. Okpara was more of a fringe big, picking his path to the basket. His alley-oop buckets were fantastic, but out-muscling folk for boards, not-so-much. The new guy, what 215 dripping wet, is going gonna have to get some meat on dem bones quickly, or get pushed into the stands. Not sure how/where Park fits in, been two years now. But with both Okpara and Zed going portal, only alternative is for the new PF moving to C. And either Diebs going small with another 6'6" playing low, or putting Park in, and having the PF crash as well. Feel like this team could be stronger than last year, but is a tad weaker at scoring. Guess we'll see how well Diebs plays his pieces on the floor. Go Bucks!

That's how you do it, Roddy. Go somewhere that you'll still get cheered for.

Saw the projected depth chart of tOSU. The DBs are stacked with 5*'s and high 4*s. And other than Emeka, are young 'uns. Talented certainly, but mostly unproven. Don't really know how Hartline looks at these kids, whether practices or his views on potential on who gets minutes and who sits and waits. Guess that's what makes him great. So far, tOSU has lost 3/4 of a WR recruiting class, sandwiched between proven performers, and sky-high potential. Plus the #1 WR, player, etc in the nation. No matter how competitive these 18 year olds are, it would certainly give me pause to get in a long line, hoping to work my way up. Not that that's a door closer, but would warrant some thought. 11-12 WRs is a bunch, especially if not utilizing 6 in a game. Don't think the 4*s will join (?), as the NIL money probably doesn't extend down that far without getting a starting nod or somesuch. Believe tOSU has 3 years of WRs on the bench, before the NFL beckons these guys. Guess I'll hunker down and watch how it goes. Go Bucks!

Tomateaux Quinoa Gumbeaux said:

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Man why does Saban gotta hit me like that. I know damn good and well no one gives a damn about what I say

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FORMER OHIO STATE WIDE RECEIVER KYION GRAYES TRANSFERS TO CAL​

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Grayes never made much impact in his two seasons in Columbus, catching one pass for 2 yards while redshirting as a freshman and not playing at all in 2023 as he was sidelined with an injury that forced him into a walking boot.

There wasn't a clear path to playing time for Grayes in 2024 either, with Emeka Egbuka, Carnell Tate, Brandon Inniss, Jeremiah Smith, Jayden Ballard and Bryson Rodgers appearing ahead of him on the depth chart.

Grayes will arrive at Cal with three years of eligibility remaining as a redshirt sophomore.

Steve19 said:

Wait...he was formally employed? Who knew?

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Yep. Parker held the “ enigma wrapped in a mystery” coaching position.

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Players who could surprise for the Buckeyes in 2024​

These are the Buckeyes who aren't getting much publicity but could still make an impact.​

Ohio State's 2024 roster is loaded with talent. The Buckeyes have recruited among the best teams in the country and did a remarkable job early this offseason in retaining many of their upperclassmen who could have moved on early to the NFL Draft. The Scarlet and Gray also added smartly with six additions from the transfer portal.

The roster is filled with names even the most casual Ohio State fans have become familiar with in recent years. This includes running back TreVeyon Henderson, wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, defensive ends J.T. Tuimoloau and Jack Sawyer and cornerback Denzel Burke. Freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith, the top-ranked player in the 2024 recruiting class, saw his hype train leave the station this spring with his performances in practice. Quarterback Will Howard, running back Quinshon Judkins, offensive lineman Seth McLaughlin and safety Caleb Downs all quickly established themselves within the Buckeye program after transferring and are expected to have a significant impact this fall.

But every season, there are players who surprise, those who didn't get talked about enough during the offseason but emerge as important contributors to the season. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Xavier Johnson, Dallan Hayden, Mitch Rossi, Tyleik Williams and Steele Chambers are recent examples of players who outperformed their preseason expectations at some point. Not all were major contributors, but they found a way to be a factor.

Attempting to pick surprise players is not a science, but Bucknuts looks at five potential Scarlet and Gray candidates who could join this list in 2024.

WR BRANDON INNISS​

CB LORENZO STYLES JR.​

RB TC CAFFEY​

SAF JAYDEN BONSU​

TE BENNETT CHRISTIAN​

DT HERO KANU​

knuckifyoubuck said:

His only bad hire? You mean Parker Flemming... right guys?

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Wait...he was formally employed? Who knew?