Thump said:

Ohio State AD Ross Bjork: Fox is a 'great partner'

Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork called Fox a "great partner" despite the network scheduling frequent noon games for the team.

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Pretty sure that:

Great Partner = The Check Cleared

Login to view embedded media Get that money young man, if they're offering, then you take it

Tomateaux Quinoa Gumbeaux said:

I love this idea.

At this point if we’re going to totally revamp the entire system of how the season works, we might as well just go all in and tear it all down and make something new.

As it is currently structured, I really can’t get excited about college football because it’s still holding onto the Old too much while trying to force something new into it but it’s only been one year of expanded playoff so we’ll see where they go with it

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But... but... how will Arkansas ever play another meaningful game if they are relegated to Subdivision E?

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Baseball Mourns Loss of Scott Klingenbeck​

The Ohio State baseball program mourns the loss of former Buckeye Scott Klingenbeck, who unexpectedly passed away last week.

Klingenbeck, a right-handed pitcher, was a member of the Ohio State squad from 1990-92 and was on the 1991 Big Ten title team. In 1991, he earned Second Team All-American honors.

Klingenbeck posted a career ERA of 3.99 in 277.2 innings pitched. He tossed 25 complete games and had an impressive 11 wins during the 1991 season. He was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 1990 and was a First Team All-Big Ten selection in 1991. Klingenbeck ranks in the top five in program history in career wins (28) and wins in a season (11, 1991).

Klingenbeck was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in 1992 and went on to play seven seasons of professional baseball. He made his MLB debut for the Orioles in 1994, and he also made MLB appearances for the Minnesota Twins and the Cincinnati Reds.

Following his professional career, Klingenbeck continued to be a fixture in the Ohio baseball community, coaching youth baseball and sharing his love of the game.

R.I.P.

Good. Call out assholes for being assholes. Especially when being assholes to people that risk their jobs if they stand up for themselves.

calibuck said:

And, if my gray cells are still synapzing, (sp?), if he doesn't hire an agent, does get drafted, he may still withdraw and return to college, any college.

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They are now only able to return to college IF they are undrafted.

"THEY'RE A GREAT PARTNER." Ohio State’s 2025 season opener with Texas will kick off at noon.
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Bjork said he “can’t blame Texas” for their lack of cooperation, but still believes Ohio State fans deserved a night game for the premier matchup. Rather than aim his arrows at Mulvhill or Del Conte, Bjork pointed at the TV contract the Big Ten signed with Fox, CBS and NBC in 2022 and explained that the “lack of flexibility” made moving the kickoff to another time almost impossible.

“They’re a great partner,” Bjork said of Fox. “They tried (to move the game). They have the first pick each week. There was no way they were not going to choose the Ohio State-Texas game. Here’s the bottom line: The lack of flexibility that’s built into the current TV contracts between Fox, CBS and NBC did not allow this game to be moved to another window.”

He later continued: “We get the way the contracts are written. All we were hoping for is a little more balance and a little flexibility, and that’s not possible given the current makeup of these TV contracts.”

** sighs **

You know…

I blamed Mulvhill (i.e. Fox Sports).

I blamed Del Conte (i.e. Texas AD).

I blamed Mulvhill again — kind of.

But I once was blind, and now I see.

If all of this has to do with contracts and legal jargon, this is all Kevin Warren’s fault — and of course it’s all Kevin Warren’s fault!



Just sayin': Personally, I'm very happy it is a noon game.....

Ohio State Center Joshua Padilla Impressing Tyler Bowen With Wrestling Background, "Ready" if Needed​

Following a lapse from the unit in the team's rivalry loss to Michigan, Ohio State shook things up on its offensive line entering the College Football Playoff last year.

Many will recall that Luke Montgomery, then a sophomore, started rotating with Austin Siereveld at left guard, who would also rotate with starting right guard Tegra Tshabola. But there was another second-year offensive lineman that the coaching staff thought could incite some change.
Joshua Padilla might not have ultimately played a significant role in the Buckeyes' title run last year, but there was a reason he saw such consideration from the coaching staff. He came on strong behind the scenes as the season neared its end.

“They've been practicing and working towards it,” Day said in December when asked why Padilla and Montgomery were getting a shot to enter the starting OL rotation for the CFP. “I think they deserve an opportunity to compete the next two weeks to see if they can find themselves in a role."

Padilla has an outside shot to claim a starting role for Ohio State in 2025, but regardless, with confidence built from last season and a few years of physical development under his belt, he feels he's prepared to step in wherever he's needed.

"I feel like I'm ready," Padilla said in April. "I feel like my strength's there right now. I've got my weight up to 300 pounds, that's a big thing I've been working on these past couple years. So now I just feel like I'm ready if my name gets called."
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Padilla confirmed he worked exclusively at center this spring. But that doesn't mean there isn't a possible route to Ohio State's starting lineup.

The Buckeyes are, as always, searching for their best five. If Padilla proves part of that, they could slide Hinzman over to a guard spot while the other is occupied by Montgomery, Tshabola or Siereveld. It's not the most likely option. But it's on the table.

Regardless, Padilla is leaving an impression on new offensive line coach Tyler Bowen.

"Josh has done a great job really developing into a consistent player," Bowen said in April. "You can tell his wrestling background on the field, just the way he leverages, the way he's able to anchor in the ground. He kind of feels balance and body positions with the defensive line. I've been very impressed with him."
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