Tanner said:

Birm's criticism was also off the field---without saying these exact words he was criticising his competitive mindset. It was funny b/c he compared him to Khary Wilder, who he said is all business and competition when you see him in the facility

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Hard not to wonder how committed he is when it seemed like his main priority was getting the biggest bag during the portal window.

Fungo Squiggly said:

One miserable grown-up part of me says "It's a wildcard series. Get a fucking grip and celebrate when you win something real".


But fuck it. They're having a good time. Get your fucking party on, boys!

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Celebrate it when you can. Outside of this and the 2005 World Series (fuck yeah Mark Buehrle), they haven't won a playoff series since 1917.

Which is a little misleading, because until 1969 there were no series to win besides the World Series. But since 1969, if the White Sox made it to the playoffs, they lost the first round. Other than 2005 (fuck yeah Joe Crede).

Also, they won the World Series in 2005 (fuck yeah Bobby Jenks).

Watson leads another game-winning drive, Szmyt hits 56-yard FG and Browns beat Steelers 27-24​

Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns are developing a knack for coming up big in the fourth quarter.

Watson led a go-ahead drive in the fourth quarter for the third straight week as he moved the Browns into position for Andre Szmyt's career-long 56-yard field goal with 10 seconds remaining that gave Cleveland a 27-24 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night.

Thump said:

Bagmen.

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Oh - I thought you were going to predict Nebraska's game.
I'm not so good at predicting Thump's posts.

OregonBuckeye said:

Deservedly so. Bo has not been good enough

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Birm's criticism was also off the field---without saying these exact words he was criticising his competitive mindset. It was funny b/c he compared him to Khary Wilder, who he said is all business and competition when you see him in the facility

Bagmen.

2027 college football recruiting class rankings: Top 50 schools​

7. Ohio State Buckeyes
Previous ranking: 7
SC Next 300 commits: 11
Top offensive prospect: WR Jamier Brown
Top defensive prospect: DE D.J. Jacobs

The talent Ohio State has amassed -- and lost -- can be illustrated by the NFL draft, but the Buckeyes continue to work to add more impact prospects -- including explosive perimeter players and long, athletic defenders -- while also quietly stockpiling developmental tackles up front.

A key in-state add on offense is burner Jamier Brown, the next big name in the Buckeyes' receiver pipeline. A dynamic wideout and return man, he owns elite track marks (10.3 in the 100, 20.7 in the 200) and shows outstanding quickness, acceleration, burst and change of direction to go with his top-end speed. At quarterback, as with Julian Sayin, they have mined the state of California again, this time with Brady Edmunds, who brings a 6-6, 220-pound frame with classic pocket-passer traits, giving Ohio State another big, vertical-minded signal-caller. They're also investing heavily along the O-line with Kellen Wymer and Mason Wilt from in-state, Brody McNeel out of Virginia and Jimmy Kalis, out of Pittsburgh. Kalis was a standout performer at the Under Armour Next camp in Columbus this spring. Five-star Caden Moss is a big man with elite arm length and excellent lower body flexibility and feet; he can be a people mover.

Defensively, five-star D.J. Jacobs fits the Buckeyes' recent mold of long, explosive edge defenders such as former standout Chase Young. At 6-5, Jacobs has a good first step, range and bend, plays with pad level and can be explosive as a finisher. Coaches rave about his motor, humility and desire to refine his craft, giving him impact potential. Fellow five-star Marcus Fakatou could be in the mold of another former Ohio State standout DL, JT Tuimoloau, but with a bigger frame. On the back end, Eli Johnson and Angelo Smith add different safety body types -- Johnson as a long, 6-3 enforcer with range, and Smith, the younger brother of standout WR Jeremiah Smith, as a smaller, quick DB. Quinton Cypher (6-2, 220) projects as a physical inside linebacker who can anchor the middle of the defense.

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KYBuck4858 3 hours ago
Per Gorney, Ohio State and ND are the two standing out to OT Lincoln Fa’alafi right now. He visited us last weekend.
Massive RT prospect. Moves very well on film, I have no concerns over his size. Bowen is killing it with his aggressiveness on the trail. He's got a ton of true OT prospects that we're at worst top3 for.
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At 6-foot-8 and 360 pounds, Lincoln Fa’alafi does not have an easy time on airplanes.
“I’m happy if I get an exit row,” Fa’alafi said. “Exit row, I can go across the world. No exit row, I have 30 minutes tops and I have to get up.
“I let the colleges know about it and they say, ‘We don’t blame you.’ You’re big. You have to get an exit row.”
The 2028 four-star offensive lineman from San Juan Capistrano (Calif.) JSerra Catholic had such an unbelievably good time at Ohio Statelast weekend that he might sit in the middle of the last row next to the bathroom of a bargain airline to get back to Columbus.
What stood out? Everything.

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Police investigating rape allegation against LSU football player​

An LSU football player whose suspension was overturned in a Title IX case is now being investigated by campus police and the district attorney for allegedly raping a female student last fall.

The woman, Kendall Francis, asked police to pursue a criminal case in September against defensive end Damien Shanklin, whom the LSU Office of Civil Rights and Title IX found responsible for "forcible rape." She first made her allegations public in a TikTok video posted Sept. 14.

LSU police said that it is now an "ongoing investigation." The East Baton Rouge District Attorney's Office confirmed in a statement that it is collecting materials and investigating, but declined further comment.
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as of today Im predicting Hall to Penn St....and my prediction means jack squat

Robot umpires flip 54% of challenged calls as Reds lead way​

Robot umpires overturned 54% of challenged calls in the first season of the automated ball-strike system as catchers were far more successful than batters.

Learning when to challenge is key.

The Cincinnati Reds had a net gain of 16.8 runs, according to Baseball Savant calculations of total run value of overturns on challenges. The Los Angeles Angels were next at 14.0, followed by the Athletics (12.3) and Minnesota Twins (10.1).

Just sayin': The "robo ump" should just call all the balls/strikes via an ear piece transmission directly to the home plate ump. The home plate ump makes that call after factoring in the other facts, i.e. "did he go around?" and "was the ball a foul tip?", etc.

had no idea the NHL reg season was now 84 games so i looked it up......

The National Hockey League expanded its regular season from 82 to 84 games starting in the 2026–27 season under a new collective bargaining agreement between the league and the players' association. [1, 2]

Why the NHL Changed to 84 Games

• • Balanced Divisional Matchups: Franchises wanted to fix an imbalanced schedule that forced some division rivals to play each other only three times a year. The two extra games ensure a uniform four matchups per season against every divisional opponent.
  • Enhanced Rivalries: Playing more head-to-head games against regional and conference foes helps build heated rivalries and fan interest.
  • Reduced Preseason: To accommodate the two extra regular-season games without adding extra physical toll, exhibition play was cut down to four games per team.
  • Calendar Spacing: Starting the regular season in late September creates a better overall flow and provides more breathing room between the Stanley Cup Final and the offseason draft and free agency.
  • Business Growth: Owners and stakeholders benefit from additional ticket sales and broadcast revenue generated by 1,344 total regular-season games. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Historical Context
This shift marks only the second time in league history that the NHL has played an 84-game schedule. Teams previously played 84 games during the 1992–93 and 1993–94 seasons before a lockout shortened the 1994–95 season and the league subsequently standardized an 82-game format starting in 1995–96.

NJ-Buckeye said:

Pittsburgh Steelers (4)​

• Cameron Heyward — DL
• Jack Sawyer — LB/DE
• Will Howard — QB
• Cameron Johnston — P

Malik Harrison (LB) was cut by the Steelers at the final roster deadline.

Cleveland Browns (6)​

• Michael Hall Jr. — DT
• Ronnie Hickman — S
• Dawand Jones — OT
• Quinshon Judkins — RB
• Denzel Ward — CB
• Luke Wypler — C

You probably forgot that Denzel Ward was a buckeye... ha ha

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forgot will!

buckeyebri said:

Well, at least I don’t have to hear Romo’s drunk diatribe for 8 months

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Just sayin": Longer than that......

Tony Romo, CBS Sports agree to part after ex-QB's DWI arrest​

Tony Romo will not return as an NFL game analyst for CBS Sports, the network announced Friday, after he was arrested in July for driving while intoxicated.

"CBS Sports and Tony Romo have mutually agreed to part ways," the network said in a statement. "We thank Tony for his contributions over the past nine years and wish him the best moving forward.