Per 11w poster:

Listened to Bucknuts Morning 5

Nasser McCoy, Donovan Webb, and Danny Odom were guys that BK speculated the staff could circle back with.

BK said a family’s financial situation is something that has to be considered in recruiting now. $10,000 can be life changing money to some people

Mark Porter mentioned it’s hard on these guys to wait their turn after being the best player on the field all of their lives

He mentioned when other teams have Crown Jewel money but don’t have a crown jewel so they target the lower level guys in OSU’s class

Porter loves Ohio guys and ran off a list of Ohio DBs that OSU could track this fall . One name that he mentioned that perked my interest was Chris Newell from Glenville. Newell played RB last year but is transitioning to CB. He doesn’t have any DB tape but Porter said he really impressed Big 10 coaches in camps. Sounds like he could be a late riser if he plays well this year

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These are all valid points. And many points I've made previously. It sounds great to land players with a massive deal, but that's only a very small part of the plan. The players still need to hold up their end of the bargain and play well and develop and mature yearly. Awesome, Weatherspoon got $500k more to go to Chapel Hill, he also no longer can be expected to RS in year 1 and learn the speed of the college game, grasp the playbook, etc. He is expected to be a 2 deep contributor from day 1. And do it for one of the most demanding coaches in football history. At OSU, he could sit, learn and play special teams before having to play big minutes. Kudos for betting on himself, though I know the extra $500k didn't hurt. But its going to be interesting seeing some of these 18yo react to the massive pressure from these fan bases who expect stellar play out of the gate, and don't want to hear that they're still learning. I can only imagine what Felix Ojo will deal with in his first year in Lubbock when he's rolling around in his luxury car after getting destroyed by a DL from Kansas St. I'm sure the locals won't be too thrilled with that

DaddyBigBucks said:

It's hard to tackle a bowling ball

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I literally woke up in an ambulance having done so poorly in 2006. :)

my new aspiration is for the NCAA to delist them and let them go back to battle their intrinsic rival Maroons.

CB from scUM insider Scam Webb for Jerquaden Guilford to OSU

Why won't he return.. NIL.. he hates it

Few things in life are as difficult to prove as the illegitimacy of a NIL deal. If you can't prove guilt, you can't enforce the rule. If rules are practically unenforceable, they are only rules for people who try to follow them.

Captain Buckeye said:

About as close to JK as you can get…. I’m a fan of shorter RBs. Those 5’9 220 pound kids who can get to full speed in 5 years.

Hate that I like this player but that’s why I was bummed when we lost out on Blake Corum years ago. Kids in that size range are just tough to deal with and luckily Peoples fits that mold.

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It's hard to tackle a bowling ball

Nick Saban's Daughter Has Direct Response to Rumors That He Will Return to Coaching​

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After reading his statement, he may need to double-down on his journey to take accountability.

at the 10 second mark of the clip, a gal appears on the right with her hand to her head.. she is the recently promoted head of Internal Affairs... how appropo

Jagdaddy said:

You prep like she suggests, you can have a lot of that which is undefeated for a lot longer. And while you're actually still an active star athlete, you don't need he bling to get it.

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Yes, delayed gratification is the smart play, even (or perhaps especially) where pussy is concerned.

Yet how many young man are able or willing to delay gratification where pussy is concerned?

That's why it's undefeated.

calibuck said:

Can see the reasoning behind Script's write-up, as well as the year around push to get the best talent in America on your team. Do have a question- are these 'blue chippers' ranked as to their initial/final HS ranking? Or are these blue chippers ranked as to league awards, all star teams, etc. In other words, is there a developmental portion to these rankings? Or strictly as to their rankings as to HSers entering college? Not entirely certain I've said this in the best way. Upper classmen is an easy view, being a junior or senior. But, to me at least, being a Blue Chipper can be a nebulous title, based on several criteria.

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Just sayin': Based on other recruit rankng articles by CBS Sports I believe that they just use the final 24/7 Sports rankings. The big missing factor here is that "transfers are not included".

AJHawkfan said:

I would also add a lifetime ban for Stallions and Harbaugh. I realize that neither is likely to ever coach in NCAA again, but it would still send a strong message......

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I think Cheatin' Jim essentially already got that, but yeah, Stalions needs one, too.

*updated post to include the disgraced Marine.

ScriptOhio said:

How the Ohio State football team screwed up NIL after a national championship

Coming off a national championship, the Buckeyes should have known what to do with their NIL. Instead, they screwed things up.

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How the Ohio State football team screwed up NIL after a national championship​

Coming off a national championship, the Buckeyes should have known what to do with their NIL. Instead, they screwed things up.
The Ohio State football program should be feeling great about its recruiting class in the offseason, coming off a national championship. Whenever a team wins a national championship, there is usually a recruiting bump that comes from that. That has not happened for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Right now, the Buckeyes have just the seventh-best recruiting class in the country. They just had an in-state recruit flip his recruitment to North Carolina. The 2026 recruiting class is actually shaping up to be the worst recruiting class that Ryan Day has had since he took over as head coach.

A big reason for that has been how poorly Ross Bjork has decided to run the NIL that they have access to. Despite the fact that the Buckeyes are spending the third-most of any program in the season, they are willingly turning away more money that can help them get recruits.

Ross Bjork isn't doing the right thing with NIL for the Ohio State football program​

Ohio State has decided not to allow outside collectives to give them NIL money, instead funneling all of their NIL through the university. Other schools are not following suit, as they believe that there will be legal challenges coming for the House settlement that was agreed to.

That settlement is the main reason why so many NIL deals are being denied with current recruits, but that won't last. The Buckeyes should allow collectives to still help collect money so that they can afford their current roster in addition to top incoming recruits.

Once August 1st hits, the Buckeyes will have a little more clarity on what is going on in the world of NIL. That's when the settlement is supposed to officially come into effect. Until then, there is a lot of gray area that Bjork and Ohio State aren't taking advantage of.

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This was mentioned a few pages back I think.

If you aren't spending the money because you don't have it, or because you have a rock solid idea of how you can spend it more wisely then fine.

If you aren't spending (or generating) the money because you are trying to play by the rules of this new system then you are a fucking idiot.

Will Ross Bjork's Big Bet on In-House NIL Control work for Ohio State?​

Ross Bjork wants to be out in front, but with collectives pursuing litigation, his decisions will be tested.
The House v. NCAA settlement, finalized on June 6, 2025, was supposed to bring clarity to the chaotic world of name, image, and likeness (NIL) in college sports, but just weeks later, it’s sparking a new wave of conflict.

House plaintiff attorneys Jeffrey Kessler and Steve Berman have accused the NCAA and power conferences of violating the settlement’s terms, specifically targeting the College Sports Commission’s (CSC) guidance on booster-funded NIL collectives. In a fiery two-page letter sent on July 11, 2025, the attorneys demanded that the NCAA retract the CSC’s memorandum, arguing it undermines the settlement by unfairly restricting collectives, according to Yahoo Sports.

Meanwhile, NIL collectives are gearing up for legal action, according to On3’s Pete Nakos, “Lawsuits are about to come.” This escalating battle raises questions about whether Ohio State Athletic Director Ross Bjork was right to bring NIL operations in-house and if his decisions will position the Buckeyes for success in this new era.

The CSC, tasked with enforcing the House settlement, issued guidance on July 10, 2025, stating that booster-backed NIL collectives must meet a “valid business purpose” to have their deals approved by the Deloitte-run NIL Go clearinghouse. This means collectives can’t just pay athletes to attend a school—deals must involve promoting goods or services for profit, like a pro athlete endorsing a product.

Attorneys are planning to escalate the issue to Judge Nathanael Cousins, the settlement’s appointed magistrate, if the guidance isn’t retracted. Collectives, feeling squeezed out, are already consulting lawyers. But the CSC put out a statement about how they believe the guidance was in line with the settlement terms.

“The guidance issued by the College Sports Commission yesterday is entirely consistent with the House settlement and the rules that have been agreed upon with class counsel,” a CSC spokesperson told Dellenger.

The root of the problem lies in the settlement’s goal to shift athlete payments from collectives to schools, which can now share up to $20.5 million annually with athletes. Ohio State’s Ross Bjork, speaking at a press conference on June 6, 2025, embraced this shift, announcing that Ohio State would allocate $18 million for NIL payments across football, men’s and women’s basketball, and women’s volleyball, with $2.5 million for additional scholarships across its 36 varsity sports.

The House v. NCAA settlement, finalized on June 6, 2025, was supposed to bring clarity to the chaotic world of name, image, and likeness (NIL) in college sports, but just weeks later, it’s sparking a new wave of conflict.

House plaintiff attorneys Jeffrey Kessler and Steve Berman have accused the NCAA and power conferences of violating the settlement’s terms, specifically targeting the College Sports Commission’s (CSC) guidance on booster-funded NIL collectives. In a fiery two-page letter sent on July 11, 2025, the attorneys demanded that the NCAA retract the CSC’s memorandum, arguing it undermines the settlement by unfairly restricting collectives, according to Yahoo Sports.


Meanwhile, NIL collectives are gearing up for legal action, according to On3’s Pete Nakos, “Lawsuits are about to come.” This escalating battle raises questions about whether Ohio State Athletic Director Ross Bjork was right to bring NIL operations in-house and if his decisions will position the Buckeyes for success in this new era.

The CSC, tasked with enforcing the House settlement, issued guidance on July 10, 2025, stating that booster-backed NIL collectives must meet a “valid business purpose” to have their deals approved by the Deloitte-run NIL Go clearinghouse. This means collectives can’t just pay athletes to attend a school—deals must involve promoting goods or services for profit, like a pro athlete endorsing a product.


Attorneys are planning to escalate the issue to Judge Nathanael Cousins, the settlement’s appointed magistrate, if the guidance isn’t retracted. Collectives, feeling squeezed out, are already consulting lawyers. But the CSC put out a statement about how they believe the guidance was in line with the settlement terms.

“The guidance issued by the College Sports Commission yesterday is entirely consistent with the House settlement and the rules that have been agreed upon with class counsel,” a CSC spokesperson told Dellenger.

The root of the problem lies in the settlement’s goal to shift athlete payments from collectives to schools, which can now share up to $20.5 million annually with athletes. Ohio State’s Ross Bjork, speaking at a press conference on June 6, 2025, embraced this shift, announcing that Ohio State would allocate $18 million for NIL payments across football, men’s and women’s basketball, and women’s volleyball, with $2.5 million for additional scholarships across its 36 varsity sports.

Bjork emphasized the settlement’s clarity, calling it “transformational progress” after years of murky NIL rules. He also expressed confidence in the CSC’s authority, noting that the settlement’s rules, including the “valid business purpose” requirement, were court-approved and backed by arbitration, making legal challenges difficult.

Bjork’s decision to integrate Ohio State’s NIL operations seems prescient given these developments. By bringing NIL Collectives in-house, Ohio State avoids reliance on collectives, which are now under fire. Bjork’s use of analytics to determine position values, guided by experts like defensive coordinator Matt Patricia, mirrors NFL salary cap strategies, ensuring competitive fairness within the $20.5 million cap.
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How the Ohio State football team screwed up NIL after a national championship​

Coming off a national championship, the Buckeyes should have known what to do with their NIL. Instead, they screwed things up.
The Ohio State football program should be feeling great about its recruiting class in the offseason, coming off a national championship. Whenever a team wins a national championship, there is usually a recruiting bump that comes from that. That has not happened for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Right now, the Buckeyes have just the seventh-best recruiting class in the country. They just had an in-state recruit flip his recruitment to North Carolina. The 2026 recruiting class is actually shaping up to be the worst recruiting class that Ryan Day has had since he took over as head coach.

A big reason for that has been how poorly Ross Bjork has decided to run the NIL that they have access to. Despite the fact that the Buckeyes are spending the third-most of any program in the season, they are willingly turning away more money that can help them get recruits.

Ross Bjork isn't doing the right thing with NIL for the Ohio State football program​

Ohio State has decided not to allow outside collectives to give them NIL money, instead funneling all of their NIL through the university. Other schools are not following suit, as they believe that there will be legal challenges coming for the House settlement that was agreed to.

That settlement is the main reason why so many NIL deals are being denied with current recruits, but that won't last. The Buckeyes should allow collectives to still help collect money so that they can afford their current roster in addition to top incoming recruits.

Once August 1st hits, the Buckeyes will have a little more clarity on what is going on in the world of NIL. That's when the settlement is supposed to officially come into effect. Until then, there is a lot of gray area that Bjork and Ohio State aren't taking advantage of.

Why the Ohio State football team is fine at CB after recent de-commitment​

The Ohio State football team lost a cornerback recruit to North Carolina. Here's why it won't hurt them that much.

The Ohio State football team lost Jakob Weatherspoon as a recruit to North Carolina. He de-committed from the Buckeyes in order to flip to North Carolina. Weatherspoon is listed as a safety, but he was being recruited by the Ohio State Buckeyes as a corner.

Weatherspoon was the second cornerback that the Buckeyes had in their 2026 recruiting class. Other than Jordan Thomas, he was the only other guy they had. With Weatherspoon gone, Thomas is the only cornerback left in this class. Do they have enough time to find another one?

Even if Tim Walton is able to find one, the Buckeyes will still be fine with just taking one cornerback in this class. This is one of the few times that they will be okay taking only one recruit at such a critical roster spot because of the depth they have at that spot already.

Ohio State has enough depth at corner to survive flipped recruit​

The Buckeyes won't have to worry about missing out on a recruit this year because they will only lose a couple of corners after this season. Davison Igbinosun will be heading to the NFL. He's hoping to be a first-round pick with a good 2025 season with Ohio State.

Lorenzo Styles Jr. will also be graduating, so he won't be back. They still have a lot of depth at the cornerback spot behind those two guys. Jermaine Mathews Jr. might already be the best CB on the roster. They still have Bryce West and Aaron Scott on the roster, as well.

Freshman Devin Sanchez is perhaps why the Buckeyes don't need to freak out. He was the top corner in the 2025 recruiting class, so they feel like he can help right away. Having those four guys at the top of the depth chart in 2026 will allow them one cycle without getting two corners.

This can't be a continued pattern, though. Tim Walton still has some time to grab another corner, but he might have to try to flip one. That's not a reliable strategy to keep using, though. They need to be better at recruiting the defensive side of the ball, in general.

NFBuck said:

I guess this is kind of the bare minimum I need to see to be satisfied (and it is harsh because FUCK THEIR CHEATING ASSES):

- Removal of all recognition of their 2021-2023 seasons to include wins, the fugazi B1G championships, and their fugazi NC*
- 3 year postseason ban
- Significant recruiting restrictions
- 1 year suspension & show cause for Sniffles.
- Suspensions for any coaches involved in the scheme with show causes for any coach that was evasive or that outright mislead the NCAA
- Significant fines & enhanced oversight on their program by the NCAA
- Thorough/aggressive public reprimand from the NCAA detailing their transgressions with names named.
- Kneel before Zod Day.

That, to me, would be as close to the "death penalty" as we will see in modern times. Now, will that impact their program as severely as we want? In today's CFB, I'm not sure. It will definitely hurt. But today's CFB with NIL isn't what it was 10 years ago. They may very well still be able to attract top recruits and field competent teams because money talks. CFB isn't about pride and pageantry like it used to be. Most top recruits look at it as a lucrative job now. If their donors still fork out $$$, they'll probably still get recruits. Where it will likely hurt the most would be their ability to attract top-flight coaches and their ability to put depth around any star player(s) they sign.

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I would also add a lifetime ban for Stallions and Harbaugh. I realize that neither is likely to ever coach in NCAA again, but it would still send a strong message......

pretty sure, by definition, one can't have a private moment in public.

LovelandBuckeye said:

Or...buy a Hellcat and a phatass chain, am I right? I know which way I would have went at 18-22 years old. Because "it" is undefeated.

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You prep like she suggests, you can have a lot of that which is undefeated for a lot longer. And while you're actually still an active star athlete, you don't need he bling to get it.