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Ohio State Athletics Mourns Loss of Zach Farmer – Ohio State Buckeyes​

8/4/2015
The Ohio State Department of Athletics extends its thoughts and prayers to friends and family of Zach Farmer, who died Tuesday after his battle with leukemia. Farmer, from Piketon, Ohio, was 21.

“We are saddened by the loss of Zach,” said Gene Smith, Vice President and Director of Athletics. “Zach was a remarkable young man who inspired us all. He made a tremendous impact on many lives and showed incredible courage in his fight. We send our heartfelt condolences to Zach’s family and friends during this difficult time.”

“Today is a sad day but also a day of peace for Zach and his family,” said Greg Beals, Ohio State baseball head coach. “We will dearly miss our fellow Buckeye, teammate and friend Zach Farmer. I feel blessed to have had Zach in our program and the opportunity to coach him. Although his time here was cut short, his legacy as a Buckeye will be long lasting. I am proud of the fight he fought – we learned so much from him. Zach’s courage to fight, positive attitude and love for his supporters and teammates defines what it means to be a Buckeye.”

“On behalf of the family, we would like to thank everyone at the James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, especially Zach’s nurse practitioner Jon Mickle. The family is also very thankful for all of the support they have received from The Ohio State University and Buckeye Nation.”

A freshman pitcher on the 2014 Ohio State baseball team, Farmer was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia April 28, 2014. After successful treatment, Farmer went into remission on June 6, 2014.

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One of One: There Will Never Be Another Ohio State Player Like Bruce Thornton​

“It didn’t go our way, and that’s alright. Life, sometimes stuff don’t go your way,” Thornton said. “But I’m just appreciating the teammates, the coaching staff and Buckeye Nation just sticking with me for four years. I’m so appreciative for everything that happened in my life, man. It’s not the way I wanted to end it, but that’s just how it is sometimes.

"... It hits the heart at home. I feel like I did a lot for this program. The program did a lot for me. The memories, the relationships have done a lot for me," he continued. "Emotionally, crying because you don’t get to share the locker room (anymore) with the guys you’ve been working with since June. So I just told those guys, ‘I’m just one call away.’ If you need anything from me, just call me and I’ll be here. I’m always a Buckeye for life.”

Thornton did more than "a lot" for Ohio State, and while he thanked his fellow Buckeyes, OSU fans can thank him more for what he brought to the program the last four years. Buckeye fans praised Thornton all season, but it was a very special Senior Day that really showed just how much No. 2 has meant to Ohio State.

“Bruuuuuuuuuuce.”

BIll Roberts, Larry Seigfred,

If the program is going to improve, Diebler has to find ways to retain guys like Royal and Bynum even with an AT coming in. Otherwise we’ll be right back in the same position we were this year with no depth.

His point makes no sense. Yes, Ohio State fans care more about football. Duh. But Ohio State fans aren't asking for and don't expect the basketball program to be Duke or Kansas. They just think it's ridiculous for the program to be like the 8th best team in the conference, which it is currently

I just looked at the schedule for the Guardians as I was curious when their season starts. I thought maybe they switched over to the National League. They play four teams from the NL in their first six series.

OHSportsFan said:

Nebraska/Vandy is one of the most intense games I can remember. The fans are living and dying on every shot and you can feel it.

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Yep, that game was a joy to watch. That starved fan base took over the arena. Good for them

The WCC should get a multi year postseason for making the SEC look a lot better than it is

henry_muto said:

Now High Point please win

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Is this coming from a pro-upset or anti-Calipari stance? Maybe both?

DZ83CK said:

Yeah, it's a lot of unknowns. Maybe the struggles in the portal in recent years just have me snakebit and jaded, but I do feel Devin is a good player who you want to try and keep & don't think it's likely they would get someone else in the portal that would be an upgrade. Realistically, you're bringing in a 5-star SF, which is the position I believe Royal wants to play (and start), but IMO Anthony Thompson is going to be the new go-to guy on this team, so AT's definitely starting. I don't think it's likely that AT would end up starting at SG unless they really strike out in the portal. Even with Devin being a local kid entering his Senior year, it can be a tough sell to get a guy who's started the past couple of years to come off the bench, which is probably what they would have to end up doing if they get a starting guard in the portal.

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Devin can be very good if he masters the skills that he is good at. He could be a pro player in the midrange game and a force around the paint, if he applied himself in an aggressive manner ALL the time. Too many times he looks kinda checked out and enamored with the arc or passing too much. Kid can dominate when he gets pissed off.

Now High Point please win

So the B1G now has 4 of the Sweet 16 teams, including Nebraska with their historic first two victories in the tournament. UCLA, Iowa and Purdue will all play with a shot to increase that number tomorrow, but I think they'll all lose. Purdue is a favorite, but I don't believe in Purdue against Miami. UCLA has an uphill battle to beat UConn, but it's theoretically possible. Iowa is up against it facing Florida.

Come on now ladies we need redemption for the miserable start to this year!

OHSportsFan said:

Oh my god. That last shot.

One of the best tournament games I’ve ever seen.

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Huskers crowd was on fire. Maybe the best moment in Nebraska basketball history right there.

My God I hate those fuckers! Whining about every little fucking thing and still getting every possible break. Burn it to the ground!

Thump said:

Fair enough but never know who is looking to transfer but in your defense, we have not had a keen eye for transfers thus far.

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Yeah, it's a lot of unknowns. Maybe the struggles in the portal in recent years just have me snakebit and jaded, but I do feel Devin is a good player who you want to try and keep & don't think it's likely they would get someone else in the portal that would be an upgrade. Realistically, you're bringing in a 5-star SF, which is the position I believe Royal wants to play (and start), but IMO Anthony Thompson is going to be the new go-to guy on this team, so AT's definitely starting. I don't think it's likely that AT would end up starting at SG unless they really strike out in the portal. Even with Devin being a local kid entering his Senior year, it can be a tough sell to get a guy who's started the past couple of years to come off the bench, which is probably what they would have to end up doing if they get a starting guard in the portal.

That was all the way in and out. Great March Madness game!

Holy shit that almost went in….

henry_muto said:

High Point down 43-42 at half despite their best player picking up 2 early fouls and did not play the last 16 mins of the half.

#99 Johnston with the lightning quick release for 3.

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Yeah #99 is an insane shooter.