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Breaking: Elon Musk Stuns Sports World with $11 Billion Bid to Acquire Ohio State Football Program


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In an unprecedented move that has sent shockwaves through the sports world, tech billionaire Elon Musk is reportedly preparing an $11 billion offer to acquire the storied Ohio State football program. If successful, this would mark the first time a college football team transitions into private ownership, redefining the landscape of American collegiate sports.

Sources close to Musk revealed the Tesla and SpaceX CEO is in preliminary talks with Ohio State University officials to explore a possible buyout or privatization model for the university’s football program, long regarded as one of the most prestigious in NCAA history. The Buckeyes, known for their powerhouse performances, national championships, and devoted fanbase, represent an iconic brand in college athletics. Musk’s interest in the team is said to be driven by a desire to revolutionize the intersection of sports, technology, and entertainment.

The proposed $11 billion offer, if genuine, would dwarf previous valuations in the sports world and signal Musk’s most audacious foray yet into live entertainment. Industry analysts suggest the entrepreneur envisions a fully integrated digital sports experience, leveraging neural interface tech, AI-powered game analytics, and global streaming capabilities.

Ohio State alumni and fans have reacted with a mix of disbelief, outrage, and curiosity. Many traditionalists fear that such a move could erode the spirit and purpose of college athletics, while others see the potential for innovation and increased global visibility. University spokespersons have yet to issue a formal comment, but internal sources suggest that any offer of this magnitude would require both state and NCAA scrutiny, as well as approval from the university’s board of trustees.

Legal experts also point out that public universities, such as Ohio State, are not privately owned entities and cannot be “sold” in the conventional sense. However, some speculate that Musk may be targeting a long-term licensing or management agreement that would place the program under his corporate umbrella while preserving its educational ties.

Whether a serious bid or a publicity stunt, Musk’s latest move has everyone talking. If history is any indication, the entrepreneur is no stranger to pushing boundaries — and he may just be preparing to reshape the future of college football.

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Cincinnati Reds (2025 is our year! Haha thats actually funny)

Shutout again. Fucking turds are a model of inconsistency.
Sitting at 29-30

Assuming it takes 89 wins/.550 record to get a WC spot, they have to win 60 of their next 103. Good luck with that.

Might as well do some math in the fro t office and start dealing (they’ll fuck that up too but it’s something else to talk about besides this boring, shitheap of a team)
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OSU Men's Basketball Recruiting/Projections/General Discussions

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Top transfer portal player linked to the Ohio State basketball team

The Ohio State basketball team is hoping to bounce back and land a transfer portal player after losing out on another one.

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The Ohio State basketball team is looking for something good to happen. After losing out on Darrion Williams, the Buckeyes aren't doing great on the transfer portal front. Even though they have landed a few guys from the portal, none of them are true difference-makers.

Losing out on Williams certainly hurts, but he's not the only big-time transfer portal player that the Ohio State Buckeyes are in on. Jamir Watkins, a 6'7 guard from Florida State, is in the transfer portal, and Ohio State is one of the schools that he is considering.

Watkins is one of the best scorers in the transfer portal, averaging 18.4 points per game last season for the Seminoles. Adding a player of his size and skill would be huge for the Buckeyes heading into a big season for Jake Diebler in his second year as head coach.

The Ohio State basketball team has a shot to land dymanic guard Jamir Watkins from the transfer portal

Ohio State has a chance at Watkins, but there are plenty of other schools in on him. This is the kind of player that Diebler would love to have in his system. Defensively, he's versatile because of his size. Offensively, he does a great job of getting to the rim. He can rebound, too.
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Watkins is staying in the NBA draft
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ttun recruiting (all classes)

Just wondering...are the NIL expectations from a recruit from say, South Dakota differ from those of a kid from LA? Comparison of the expectations of a recruit from a larger economic area, versus one from a not-so-high area, and/or those of a recruit from large, class AAAA school versus that of a smaller, maybe 7-on-7 league. Might guess that a school's recruiting strategy might be a tad different as well.
I just wonder how you evaluate them. How many 11-man teams can there be in the Dakotas and Montana?
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