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OL Kirk Barton (sad)
- By ScriptOhio
- Fake or Disgraced Buckeye Alumni
- 605 Replies
On June 21, 2025, police in Dublin reported Barton was driving the wrong way on U.S. Route 33 when he turned around to correct his direction and hit 24-year-old Perry’s car with his pickup truck.
In court, the prosecuting attorney said Barton was going 126 mph five seconds before the crash and 114 mph at impact.
Perry was pronounced dead at the scene. Barton sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Barton had a blood alcohol content of 0.17%, according to court documents. It was revealed in court that his BAC was 0.242%.
Perry's mother Roslyn provided a statement in court on her son's death.
"Because of your selfishness, I will never be a mother of a groom or a grandparent. Because of your selfishness, he doesn't call me in the morning anymore," she said.
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Ohio State Pro Day
- By ScriptOhio
- Buckeye Football
- 40 Replies
Buckeye Pro Day Central: Videos, Sights and Sounds From Ohio State’s 2026 Pro Day
Workout videos, interviews and sights and sounds from Ohio State's 2026 pro day, where 17 NFL draft prospects from the 2025 Buckeyes had their chance to impress scouts.
Buckeye Pro Day Central: Results, Videos, Sights and Sounds From Ohio State’s 2026 Pro Day
Welcome to Buckeye Pro Day Central.
Ohio State’s 2025 Pro Day is underway in Columbus, where 17 Buckeyes are going through drills in front of a full contingent of NFL scouts, coaches and front office personnel.
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The 17 members of the 2025 Ohio State team included:
- RB CJ Donaldson
- WR Carnell Tate
- TE Will Kacmarek
- TE Max Klare
- OL Ethan Onianwa
- DE Caden Curry
- DT Kayden McDonald
- DT Tywone Malone Jr.
- LB Arvell Reese
- LB Sonny Styles
- LB Joey Velazquez
- CB Davison Igbinosun
- CB Lorenzo Styles Jr.
- S Caleb Downs
- K Jayden Fielding
- LS John Ferlmann
- LS Collin Johnson
- 11:15 a.m. – Measurements, Vertical Jump Reach/Vertical Jump, Bench
- 12 p.m. – Field Drills - 40/20/10, Pro Shuttle/3 Cone, Broad Jump and Position Workouts
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QB Coach Billy Fessler (National Champion)
- By ScriptOhio
- Buckeye Football
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Ohio State’s roster is loaded, and the headlines tend to follow the stars.
Jeremiah Smith headlines one of the best receiver rooms in the country. The defense continues to reload with elite talent. Julian
Sayin has already emerged as one of the top quarterbacks in college football.
But behind all of that, one of the most important figures in the program may not take a single snap this season.
Quarterbacks coach Billy Fessler sits in a role that could quietly shape the next two years of Ohio State football. Because for all the talent on the roster, the Buckeyes’ championship ceiling will ultimately come down to quarterback development.
That starts with Sayin. In his first year as Ohio State’s starter, he produced at a high level, throwing for 3,610 yards, 32 touchdowns, and just eight interceptions while completing roughly 77 percent of his passes. Those numbers put him firmly in the national conversation and showed he can operate the offense at a high level.
But at Ohio State, production is only part of the equation. The next step is turning efficiency into dominance. That means improving pocket presence against elite pass rushes, elevating red-zone execution, and consistently making the handful of throws that decide playoff games.
The jump from very good to elite is rarely about talent. It is about refinement, decision-making, and consistency in the biggest moments. That is where Fessler’s influence becomes critical.
Fessler’s background suggests he is built for that responsibility. His experience working in multiple offensive systems and focusing on quarterback development has earned him a reputation as a detail-oriented coach who prioritizes mechanics, processing, and understanding the full structure of an offense.
At this level, every quarterback has arm talent. What separates the best is how quickly they diagnose defenses, how they handle pressure, and how consistently they execute in high-leverage situations. Fessler’s role is to sharpen those areas for Sayin, turning a highly productive quarterback into one capable of leading a championship run.
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Ultimately, Ohio State’s next two seasons may hinge on what happens in the quarterback room. The Buckeyes will have the talent to compete for championships. They will have the skill players, the depth, and the defensive pieces needed to make a run.
But as always, the difference between contending and winning comes down to quarterback play. Billy Fessler may not be the most visible coach on the staff, but his impact will be felt every Saturday. If Sayin makes the leap to elite and St. Clair develops into the next answer, Ohio State’s championship window stays wide open.
If not, the margin narrows quickly.
The overlooked coach who could define Ohio State’s next two seasons
With Julian Sayin’s rise to elite status and Tavien St. Clair’s development behind the scenes, Billy Fessler’s work in the quarterback room could ultimately shape Ohio State’s championship window over the next two seasons.
Ohio State’s roster is loaded, and the headlines tend to follow the stars.
Jeremiah Smith headlines one of the best receiver rooms in the country. The defense continues to reload with elite talent. Julian
Sayin has already emerged as one of the top quarterbacks in college football.
But behind all of that, one of the most important figures in the program may not take a single snap this season.
Quarterbacks coach Billy Fessler sits in a role that could quietly shape the next two years of Ohio State football. Because for all the talent on the roster, the Buckeyes’ championship ceiling will ultimately come down to quarterback development.
That starts with Sayin. In his first year as Ohio State’s starter, he produced at a high level, throwing for 3,610 yards, 32 touchdowns, and just eight interceptions while completing roughly 77 percent of his passes. Those numbers put him firmly in the national conversation and showed he can operate the offense at a high level.
But at Ohio State, production is only part of the equation. The next step is turning efficiency into dominance. That means improving pocket presence against elite pass rushes, elevating red-zone execution, and consistently making the handful of throws that decide playoff games.
The jump from very good to elite is rarely about talent. It is about refinement, decision-making, and consistency in the biggest moments. That is where Fessler’s influence becomes critical.
Fessler’s background suggests he is built for that responsibility. His experience working in multiple offensive systems and focusing on quarterback development has earned him a reputation as a detail-oriented coach who prioritizes mechanics, processing, and understanding the full structure of an offense.
At this level, every quarterback has arm talent. What separates the best is how quickly they diagnose defenses, how they handle pressure, and how consistently they execute in high-leverage situations. Fessler’s role is to sharpen those areas for Sayin, turning a highly productive quarterback into one capable of leading a championship run.
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Ultimately, Ohio State’s next two seasons may hinge on what happens in the quarterback room. The Buckeyes will have the talent to compete for championships. They will have the skill players, the depth, and the defensive pieces needed to make a run.
But as always, the difference between contending and winning comes down to quarterback play. Billy Fessler may not be the most visible coach on the staff, but his impact will be felt every Saturday. If Sayin makes the leap to elite and St. Clair develops into the next answer, Ohio State’s championship window stays wide open.
If not, the margin narrows quickly.
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