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Cincinnati Reds (2026 Season Thread)

Jaxbuck
Votto was clearly the better hitter

Elly plays a premium defensive position and steals bases on top of being a an above league average hitter

Votto WAR per game=.0268
Elly War per game= .0226

Votto is 18.6% more valuable by that simple math.

"Better" is subjective. The missing data from that comp is age.

Votto's first three years he was 23,24,25
Elly was 21,22,23

Both are great, the shit Elly takes from this fanbase is amazing.
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Ohio State Wrestling (2015/2017/2018 B1G Champs, 2015 National Champs, 2019 National Runners-up)

billmac91
calibuck said:
It's been my experience that in a community, there's a wrestling/baseball/swimming/basketball person that's willing to give their time on an on-going basis to teach/train youngsters. And having facilities donated to do so. Daughter played 'team basketball' and we traveled, played games all over, and parents contributed dollars for coach to get paid, plus tournament entry fees. Our area had some darn fine women's softball teams, and women's basketball teams, that won state awards (California) year over year, and parents lined up to get their daughter's on those teams. So, extrapolating this to men's wrestling, it takes a former wrestler, with the time, energy, and desire to continue to coach the young 'uns, and not for a while, but on a long-term basis.....
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And they do, but it’s not cheap.

Theres “club” wrestling gyms all over the place. Usually owned by a former wrestler who hires “coaches” who have a long history in wrestling.

From the clubs we’ve been members at, the rate is typically $120-$150 a month which includes 4 practices a week (M - F) and access to an open mat on Sundays which is free for anyone. Coaches usually travel to regional events to support kids during tournaments.

It is definitely time consuming and they have to love it. There’s typically a regional tournament every weekend in season, and probably a tournament monthly they’ll attend out of the winter season. But you can tell they’re fully invested in it….they love the sport and seeing kids grow.

As I explain to my buddies who have never been around wrestling, even if my son never makes it beyond HS wrestling, the culture he’s around nearly daily will pay off in the future. You can’t fake it in wrestling and these kids & adults that he’s with consistently, are there to support and uplift. It’s different than any sport I was around as a kid….the sport is such a grind, the respect everyone has for one another is at a different level.
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Indiana Hoosiers (2025 National Champions)

ScriptOhio
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Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, likely No. 1 pick, enters NFL draft

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who won the Heisman Trophy and led the No. 1 Hoosiers to their first national championship this past season, is forgoing his final college season and entering the NFL draft, he announced on social media Friday.
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Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, likely No. 1 pick, enters NFL draft​

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who won the Heisman Trophy and led the No. 1 Hoosiers to their first national championship this past season, is forgoing his final college season and entering the NFL draft, he announced on social media Friday.

Mendoza is an overwhelming favorite to be the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft by the Las Vegas Raiders.

"Let's get to work," Mendoza wrote on his Instagram account. "I'm humbled to announce that I am officially declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft!"

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Ohio State Men's Tennis (2014/2019/2024 ITA Indoor National Champs, 20 Straight B1G Titles)

ScriptOhio
gracelhink said:
Meanwhile alumni cash and Tracy are 14 seeds in the Australian open men’s doubles
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They won their 1st round match 6-4, 6-3 against C. Frantzen (Germany) and R. Haase (Netherlands).
They won their 2nd round match 7-5, 6-2 against M. Demoliner (Brazil) and J. Rojer (Netherlands).

Bracket: https://ausopen.com/draws#!mens-doubles
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Deaths Of Notable Sports Figures (R.I.P.)

ScriptOhio
sports.yahoo.com

Multi-time MLB All-Star dies at 84

Former Chicago White Sox star Wilbur Wood, who made the MLB All-Star game three times, has died at 84.
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Multi-time MLB All-Star dies at 84​

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Former Major League Baseball pitcher Wilbur Wood, who made the MLB All-Star game three times during his career, has died. He was 84 years old.

The Chicago White Sox announced Wood’s death earlier this week on X.

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“The White Sox send our condolences to the family, friends and fans of 3x All-Star Wilbur Wood, who has passed away at the age of 84,” the White Sox posted on X. “Wood appeared in 578 games (286 starts) over 12 seasons with the White Sox from 1967-1978.”

In addition to the White Sox, Wilbur Wood also played for the Red Sox and Pirates during his MLB career.
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2026 College Football Playoffs Discussion (12 Team Format)

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Sources: College Football Playoff to remain at 12 teams

The College Football Playoff will remain a 12-team field next season, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
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Sources: College Football Playoff to remain at 12 teams​

The College Football Playoff will remain a 12-team field in 2026, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey has publicly supported a 16-team model, but Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti would only agree to it if Sankey committed to a 24-team field after three years, sources told ESPN. Multiple sources have said that's not something Sankey was ready to do at this time. Although there has been significant support for a 16-team field, staying at 12 was an expected result because of the stalemate that has existed for months between the Big Ten and SEC.

There hasn't been any pushback from CFP leaders, though, about remaining at 12 for at least another season, sources told ESPN, as it only will be the third year of the fledgling system. The Big Ten also is interested in seeing how the selection committee will evaluate teams this fall after the ACC and SEC move to nine-game league schedules. There's an expectation that there will be more two- and three-loss teams for the group to consider.

In March 2024, the CFP and ESPN agreed to a six-year, $7.8 billion contract that ensures the network will remain the sole media rights holder of the event through the 2031-32 season. During those contract negotiations, the 10 FBS conferences and Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua signed a memorandum of understanding that gave the Big Ten and SEC the bulk of control over the playoff's future format.

The contract was built for either a 12- or 14-team field, but momentum for a 16-team playoff had increased in recent months. As the sole rights holder, ESPN imposed a deadline of Dec. 1, 2025, for the CFP to determine its format, but sources said the SEC asked for an extension, which was granted until Jan. 23.

CFP executive director Rich Clark said there will be a Dec. 1 deadline every year to inform ESPN of any format changes.

While the number of teams in the field will remain the same this fall, there will be some adjustments to how some are included. This season, the Power 4 conference champions will be guaranteed spots in the 12-team field, along with the highest-ranked conference champion from the Group of 6, which now includes the new-look Pac-12. Notre Dame will also be a lock for the playoff if it finishes in the selection committee's top 12.

Had those rules existed this season, both ACC champion Duke and Notre Dame would have qualified for the playoff -- and No. 10 seed Miami, which played for the national title, would have been excluded.
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2025 College Football Playoffs Discussion (12 Team Format)

TampaBuckeyes
Zurp said:
I'm not surprised by the 30M for Monday's game.
I am surprised by only 22M for OSU-ND. Indiana-Miami drew 50% more viewers? Crazy.
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I think it’s the North vs North thing. ND isn’t as national as they think they are, and Ohio state has been there a lot recently. The southeast annd southwest US likely ignored the game.

IU brought a lot of viewers as a ‘cool story’ and Miami is a great team to hate. It was a great north south battle (most of the folks here in Florida were cheering for IU). Similar to Ohio State vs Oregon. East vs West. Blue blood vs likeable scrappy new team searching for their first title, but that time the villain won. :shrug:
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Ohio State Wrestling (2015/2017/2018 B1G Champs, 2015 National Champs, 2019 National Runners-up)

calibuck
It's been my experience that in a community, there's a wrestling/baseball/swimming/basketball person that's willing to give their time on an on-going basis to teach/train youngsters. And having facilities donated to do so. Daughter played 'team basketball' and we traveled, played games all over, and parents contributed dollars for coach to get paid, plus tournament entry fees. Our area had some darn fine women's softball teams, and women's basketball teams, that won state awards (California) year over year, and parents lined up to get their daughter's on those teams. So, extrapolating this to men's wrestling, it takes a former wrestler, with the time, energy, and desire to continue to coach the young 'uns, and not for a while, but on a long-term basis.....
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2025 College Football Playoffs Discussion (12 Team Format)

Zurp
OregonBuckeye said:
36%
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50% more viewers. 1% more viewers. Anywhere in between.
I'm surprised that Indiana + Miami + whoever else is interested > Ohio State + Notre Dame.
I would have thought Ohio State + Notre Dame would be the big business wet dream.
I was obviously wrong. Oh well.
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Ohio State Men's Tennis (2014/2019/2024 ITA Indoor National Champs, 20 Straight B1G Titles)

calibuck
Could somebody please 'dumb it down' for me, and explain why I see 'unfinished' beside some of the matches? I do get that the match is over, but why not let these kids play it out? For a visiting team to come all this way, or the Buckeyes go there, and have the match called, seems a disservice to the players.....Am I also correct in assuming that when the match is unfinished, it would go towards their record as a 'win' or a 'loss' depending? Playing it out would allow a completion, or a come back, instead of a truncated game. Thanks in advance.
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Ohio State Women's Basketball (2023-24 B1G CHAMPS)

calibuck
Really have to applaud the Lady Bucks for hanging tough, when down ten in the blink of an eye. Keeping up the good fight, certainly, but mainly just sticking to the game plan, and nibbling away at the lead. Currently a couple of Buckeyes are 'hot' and canning threes like there's no tomorrow. Makes the Buckeyes dangerous. Watching Elsa get better is a treat. Cannot say she's a backyard brawler yet, but she's not as timid in mixing it up under the basket. Her blocks to foul ratio is improving as well. Rejecting shots around the rim is a talent, and a valuable one. Playing with Kitts is also fun to watch, hope her shoulder just needs rest. Any way, the press seems to work more often than not (26 TOs by IU!) shows it. Still not to the bar of Jacy and Celeste, but getting there. Being down 10, and winning by 14 is a 24 point swing! and is HUGE. Keep the ball rolling. In the FWIW category, Hobbs is looking askance from the bench. Am hoping she gets some meaningful minutes so that she sticks around. Having Elsa play with four fouls is commendable, but putting Hobbs in the game to give Elsa a blow will be vital against the Uconn, SCs, Texas, etc in the Dance.
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ESPN (A bunch of Death-Spiraling maroons)

Zurp said:
Who?
I'll admit that my circle of people aren't so much into Ohio State as they are the Browns, but I don't know of anyone saying that they want to go back to any "old days" when Bama and "the SEC" won the NC. We're all laughing at 3 years of the SEC not even being in the championship.
Also, point of order: The SEC never won a national championship. Individual teams in the SEC won a bunch, including all from 2006 to 2012, and then more from 2015 to 2022. (I know they didn't win all those in that time, but I forget which ones were Clemson.)
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When people paid under the table..
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Ohio State @ #3 ttun, Friday Jan. 23, 8pm EST, FOX

calibuck
Over the last week or so, have seen various Buckeyes step up and perform, maybe over-and-above normal skill levels, but happened when we needed it. Here's hoping that more than several perform at a level above during the Xichigan game tonight. Other than the normal 'let's beat them' theme, will play well when the group is looking for teams to play in the Dance. Don't think tOSU is going to win the B10 this year, but a decent showing in league, and then again in the B10 tournament will give the group substance in putting Ohio State in a bracket slot. And given how the B10 BB teams are doing this year, betting on a 10-8 seeding.
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ESPN (A bunch of Death-Spiraling maroons)

Zurp
Onebuckfan said:
The thing is many tOSU ‘fans’ want to go Back to the good old days when Bama and the SEC won the NC. I don’t want to be on ESPN and Finebaums side.
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Who?
I'll admit that my circle of people aren't so much into Ohio State as they are the Browns, but I don't know of anyone saying that they want to go back to any "old days" when Bama and "the SEC" won the NC. We're all laughing at 3 years of the SEC not even being in the championship.
Also, point of order: The SEC never won a national championship. Individual teams in the SEC won a bunch, including all from 2006 to 2012, and then more from 2015 to 2022. (I know they didn't win all those in that time, but I forget which ones were Clemson.)
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2027 TX DL Jalen Brewster (Texas Tech Verbal)

calibuck
Note to Brew....Coach J has more than 'several' starters/players in the NFL. Hopefully you're looking at NFL money, and not the money that college NIL is paying you. And remember, getting drafted is nice, but you still gotta have skills/technique to stay in the league, so where are you going to get that? And further down the road, would you rather hang a sheepskin from TT (the goatropers), or tOSU (the Buckeyes)?
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