Thump said:

What does Dale Earnhardt have to do with this?

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No idea but I think we need to be a little more open minded here.

Let's see what kind of sammich's she makes before we judge. I mean, come on. The ladies can do things these days. Give her a fair shot.

Zem said:

Rich kids like Arthur are often not the sharpest bulb in the shed because they never had to work for anything. No pressure at school to get A's, no reason to do the work it takes to grow as a person. Mike Brown, e.g. Hopefully he'll turn out to be much more effective than Tim Beck, at least.

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OK, besides this position:

Smith began his NFL coaching career in 2007, when he became the defensive quality control coach for the Washington Redskins. His father, FedEx founder Frederick W. Smith, was a minority owner of the team. Smith would stay at that position through 2008.

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Just curious, what other positions do you think he got because he was a dumb rich kid and/or through nepotism?

brodybuck21 said:

ok so at best tied for 4th with X. I believe i saw WV and Cincy both ranked top 25 too? absolutely no excuses to not be better

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If you go just by record, currently.

Kent State 18-5
Cincinnati 19-8
Miami OH 15-8
Dayton 14-10
Akron 11-12
Toledo 10-12
Wright State 9-12
Ohio State 10-13
Xavier 8-18
Bowling Green 7-14
Ohio 5-19
Youngstown State 3-18

Why Ian Moore is Ohio State’s most important offensive line question​

After two seasons inside the program, Ian Moore is no longer just a projection, he’s a tested, high-upside tackle option whose emergence could unlock the Buckeyes’ entire offensive line.

Ohio State’s offensive line is not lacking experience heading into 2026. It has returning starters, veteran leadership, and players who have been tested in big moments.

What it does not yet have is a clear, long-term answer at tackle, and that is where Ian Moore becomes one of the most important players on the roster.

Because this is no longer about projection alone. Moore has now spent two full seasons inside the program, developing physically, learning the system, and earning real snaps. What happens next is the natural turning point in his career.

Either he becomes the solution at tackle, or Ohio State is forced to build around that uncertainty.

Two years in the making​

Moore arrived in Columbus in 2024 as a highly regarded four-star recruit with the physical profile Ohio State covets at tackle. At around 6-foot-6 and over 310 pounds, with length and movement ability, he always looked like a player who could hold up on the edge. His freshman season followed a familiar path for Buckeye offensive linemen.

appeared in limited action, redshirted, and spent most of the year developing behind the scenes. But that development was not passive. Injuries and depth concerns forced him into accelerated learning situations, exposing him early to the speed and physicality of Big Ten football.

For a young lineman, that kind of experience matters more than any stat line.

By 2025, Moore was no longer just a developmental piece. He became part of the rotation, appearing in games throughout the season and even earning a start at right tackle. The sample size was still relatively small, but the flashes were meaningful.
In pass protection, he showed signs of real growth, handling edge rushers with improved footwork and composure. Those moments, especially in high-leverage situations, signaled that his readiness was no longer theoretical. It was approaching reality.

The domino effect on the entire line​

That progression is what makes Moore so important now. Ohio State has interior stability with players like Carson Hinzman and Luke Montgomery, and it has versatility with someone like Austin Siereveld. But Siereveld’s long-term and arguably best fit is inside at guard. That creates a structural question.

If Ohio State has to play him at tackle, the line likely has a higher floor but a lower ceiling. If Moore can step in and solidify a tackle spot, Siereveld can slide inside, and suddenly the entire unit becomes more balanced, more physical, and more complete.

This is the domino effect Moore represents. His emergence would not just fill a position. It would allow Ohio State to optimize all five spots across the line.
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From projection to expectation​

But that is also why this moment matters so much. Offensive linemen often make their biggest leap between their second and third years in a program. Strength gains, technical refinement, and comfort within the scheme begin to align.

Moore is entering that exact phase. He is no longer adjusting to college football, he is expected to contribute to winning at a high level.

If he does, the impact goes beyond the offensive line. Ohio State’s offense is built around efficiency, rhythm, and protecting its quarterback, and stable high-level tackle play makes everything cleaner. It allows the passing game to operate on time, gives the run game more structure, and reduces the need for constant adjustments.

Ian Moore becomes that player, Ohio State’s offensive line is not just solid. It becomes a strength with real upside. And if he does not, the Buckeyes will still have options. They will still be good, but they will be managing around a question instead of fully solving it.

That is why Ian Moore matters. Not just because he can win a job, but because if he does, he changes what Ohio State’s offense and the offensive line’s ceiling can be.

Just sayin': The article is interesting and makes sense; however, (if Moore isn't "the guy") getting a quality LT out of the transfer portal could have the same (domino) effect too.

Do any of his seasons with Nebraska count against his four years? Just asking ‘cause I didn’t think he was as stupid as this move suggests.

colobuck79 said:

I’m just spitballing here, but is it possible that she is a DEI hire?

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No problem. You called your shot, spitball in the corner pocket.

Now: What’s a cute young thing like her doing as “director of football operations?” Looks more like she should be in “Epstine Victims file.”

Zem said:

Mischaracterize much?

That's a novel concept, and one that I explicitly mentioned in the post you quoted, lol.

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Sloopy came from the wrong side of town, but she knew how to hang on.

buckeyemania11 said:

They only went 1-1 against Xavier and the game we won we had to do it in 10 innings after they dominated us in the first game. So they might be in the top 5 maybe not.

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ok so at best tied for 4th with X. I believe i saw WV and Cincy both ranked top 25 too? absolutely no excuses to not be better

Tenth in the team standings. We've slid back from being a perennial top three team in the NCAA championships and winning multiple NCs to barely cracking the top ten.

brodybuck21 said:

so in the state of Ohio alone OSU is at best 4th?

Cincy
Kent St
Wright St
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Yeah, there's no excuse for this, aggy. I've never bought into the myth that Ohio State (or any other cold weather school) can be a national power in baseball in this era. But to not be the best program in Ohio is absolutely inexcusable.

Zem said:

I did not say, "He's probably not real bright," or anything about "most rich kids."

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Excuse me for paraphrasing what you said. So let's look at exactly what you said.

Rich kids like Arthur are often not the sharpest bulb in the shed.

Rich kids like Arthur - A very reasonable interpretation of those words would indicate that Arthur is a typical rich kid, i.e., like most rich kids. So if I say, "the majority of rich kids" instead of "most rich kids" it has a different meaning?

are often not the sharpest bulb in the shed - This one is a little more difficult. I understand not the sharpest tool in the shed. I understand not the brightest bulb in the box. Both indicate someone who is not real bright. Maybe the writer of said post is not the brightest tool in the shed? Either way, it is meant to group a certain group of people as not very bright.

brodybuck21 said:

so in the state of Ohio alone OSU is at best 4th?

Cincy
Kent St
Wright St
???

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They only went 1-1 against Xavier and the game we won we had to do it in 10 innings after they dominated us in the first game. So they might be in the top 5 maybe not.

buckeyemania11 said:

Lost 10-8 to Wright State back to the dumpster

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so in the state of Ohio alone OSU is at best 4th?

Cincy
Kent St
Wright St
???

iambrutus said:

HS season starts tomorrow - son is considered a tweener and SHOULD get some varsity time, but starting on JV. The coaching staff has done a great job of telling each boy what they expect from each of them, very clear with where they see them, and expected progress, ect. He can play any position, not a strong pitcher, but can do it if needed. He'll start at 2nd and be the backup catcher, but also get some reps in the OF from what he was told. Excited to see how this year goes. He was 2-3 with a double and 3 RBI's in the scrimmage last week, also threw out a runner trying to steal 3rd, so pretty solid day

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good luck this season!!

Jaxbuck said:

Lodolo taking his usual spot on the IL to get things off to a rocking start.

I've been saying for a couple of years now, make him your hammer closer. He just can't hold up (usually fucking blisters) to starting.

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andrew miller part 2

reminder that there is 1 game tonight, Yankees at SF

buckeyeintn said:

Mischaracterize? Those sentences are a perfect example of stereotyping. He came from a rich family so he's probably not real bright and he's probably unmotivated because he never had to work for what he got. You hope he's not as dumb and lazy as most rich kids. That's mischaracterizing?

Please point out the portion of your post that is not stereotyping and I have mischaracterized.

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I did not say, "He's probably not real bright," or anything about "most rich kids."

I see Lavonte David is retiring. He was one of the all time "who is this fuckin guy?" players when he played against us back in 2011

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Where's the Nova with ludicrously tall rear tires and the front end pointed diagonally toward the ground? More importantly, where's the customized van with flames or some imitation John Frazetta art on the sides?

sparcboxbuck said:

Right? I’ve done this on water and it’s a blast. To be clear, I was happy to just stay up on the water, I was not getting 30 feet of air like these guys. But, I have the kites and snowboard… I’ve just not had the space to do it on the snow yet. One day... Candidly, I’m more into the idea of kite-buggies than snowkiting. I’m not much for cold weather sports.

Here’s a really good (read: it’s real, not overproduced influencer crap) video of a kit buggy. It looks so much fun, but I don’t know where I’d ever find a beach / field or whatever like that.

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This just makes me want to go get out my kites.

This is another fun video. This guy pretty much flys down the ski hill on a Flysurfer Peak 5 6-meter kite. FWIW: This is my primary kite model. I have it in a 2.5, 4 and 8 meter for different wind conditions for when I want to fly with a bar but I have a couple of small / medium Peter Lynn kites that are 4-line handles for stunting.

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I was recently in Bonaire SCUBA diving and we watched some kiteboarders, including one guy who was getting serious air and doing skateboard like tricks involving taking off the board, flipping it around and putting it back on while he was in the air, between dives one day. It's something I would have loved to try twenty years ago, but now I suspect I'd end up looking like Charlie Brown if I tried it.