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Kent State Golden Flashes (official thread)
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Kent State places Kenni Burns on administrative leave as coach enters third season leading Golden Flashes
The Golden Flashes are 1-23 under Burns' direction
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Kent State places Kenni Burns on administrative leave as coach enters third season leading Golden Flashes
The Golden Flashes are 1-23 under Burns' direction
Kent State coach Kenni Burns has been placed on administrative leave, a source confirmed to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz. The move comes after Burns posted a 1-23 record in his first two seasons and just days before the Golden Flashes are set to begin spring practice.
"Kent State has placed head football coach Kenni Burns on administrative leave with pay," a statement from the school reads. "Greg Glaus, executive deputy athletics director, will continue to oversee the administrative responsibilities related to the program. Offensive coordinator Mark Carney will direct on-field activities at this time. No further comments on this personnel matter will be provided."
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TE Max Klare (Official Thread)
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- Buckeye Football
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Ohio State “Feels Like Home” for Max Klare, Who Transferred to Buckeyes to Become A More Complete Tight End
Max Klare transferred to Ohio State because he thought OSU would help him become a more complete tight end, and Keenan Bailey said Klare’s made a “seamless” transition so far.
Ohio State “Feels Like Home” for Max Klare, Who Transferred to Buckeyes to Become A More Complete Tight End
Even though Ohio State hasn’t historically been a haven for tight ends to put up big numbers in the passing game, Max Klare is confident he’s at the right place for his continued growth as a tight end.
Klare was one of the most productive receiving tight ends in all of college football last season, catching 51 passes for 685 yards and four touchdowns for Purdue, but he’s now surrounded with elite receivers like Jeremiah Smith, Carnell Tate and Brandon Inniss, meaning he’ll have plenty of competition for targets in Ohio State’s offense. But Klare wants to be known as a complete tight end rather than just a pass-catcher, and he expects Keenan Bailey and Ohio State to develop him into the best player he can be.
“Coach Kee, (in the transfer recruiting process), he hit on all the things I wanted to hear and some things I didn't want to hear. And that's real as a coach, and you want to be in an environment that's going to push you in all aspects of the game,” Klare said Thursday. “Being a tight end, it's not just about pass catching, you got to block, and I think that's something that I want to keep developing. And going against these guys (on Ohio State’s defense) every day, running routes and blocking these guys every day, I mean, it's going to make you better. So I think I have a vision of where I want to be as a tight end, and I think this place gives me the best opportunity to do that.”
While he’s unlikely to be the No. 1 target in Ohio State’s offense like he was at Purdue, that should theoretically open up new playmaking opportunities for Klare, as defenses won’t be able to double-team him the way opponents could in coverage last season. And Bailey thinks the perception that Klare won’t get as many targets at Ohio State is overblown, citing the fact that Cade Stover was OSU’s second-most-productive receiver two years ago while playing alongside Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka.
“I show these recruits all the time, because everyone says, Ohio State's just a receiver school, it's like, Marvin Harrison was the best receiver in the country, and you know who number two was in targets and receptions and receiving yards? It was Cade. Because you could go to the other schools, and they don't have the receivers we do, and you're going to get doubled every game. Good luck,” Bailey said. “I don't know many great plays if you're going to get bracketed, but no, you have the receivers that Coach Hartline keeps bringing in here, we're going to have single coverage, and if my tight ends can't beat single coverage, we're going to have issues. I'll get another tight end who can. We've got a lot of tight ends who are pretty good receivers, and I'm excited to see them.”
Klare is excited about being part of an offense that’s loaded with talent around him.
“It's amazing. I mean, there's so much talent here, it's unbelievable,” Klare said. “It makes everyone better, and it’s fun to be out there with them.”
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OL Carter Lowe (Official Thread)
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Better Know a Buckeye: Carter Lowe’s Size and Athleticism Could Be the Cornerstones to Develop Him Into a Stout Left Tackle For Ohio State
Carter Lowe can lean on his athleticism and size while developing his body off the field before taking over at left tackle for Ohio State.
Better Know a Buckeye: Carter Lowe’s Size and Athleticism Could Be the Cornerstones to Develop Him Into a Stout Left Tackle For Ohio State
Immediate Impact
Although Ryan Day has said Lowe could also play guard, Lowe's athleticism, size and proven ability on the blind side suggests he'll stay at left tackle in the long run and won't move to need inside.“Wherever they put me is where I like,” Lowe said. “But I think they like me at tackle right now. I like tackle, left tackle, specifically.”
Like nearly every freshman offensive lineman, Lowe will likely need at least a year to develop before he's ready for a significant role on Ohio State's offensive line. That said, he has a chance to earn a spot on the two-deep as a freshman if he proves his worth throughout spring practice and fall camp. With Ethan Onianwa expected to start at left tackle, Lowe will compete with Austin Siereveld and Deontae Armstrong, among others, for a backup tackle role.
Long-Term Impact
Although Onianwa is a first-year Buckeye, he is entering his final season of eligibility which means the starting left tackle position will be vacant entering the 2026 season. If Lowe can maximize his time, both on the field and off of it, as a freshman, he will have a chance to compete that starting role in his second season as a Buckeye.Although when – not if – Lowe will eventually start at tackle for Ohio State seems to be the biggest question, he has the talent to be a future All-Big Ten selection and an anchor of OSU's offensive line.
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LGHL You’re Nuts: Which transfer portal player should Ohio State roll out the red carpet for?
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You’re Nuts: Which transfer portal player should Ohio State roll out the red carpet for?
Connor Lemons via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
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Jake Diebler and his staff have a crucial spring and summer ahead of them after missing the NCAA Tournament in year one.
Ohio State isn’t playing in the NCAA Tournament (again), but in a weird way, the FOMO isn’t as bad as we thought it would be. That’s partially because the Buckeyes have jumped on the transfer portal early — two Buckeyes have left the program via transfer (Austin Parks and Evan Mahaffey), and one has joined the team (Gabe Cupps).
As of Friday morning, Ohio State only had one open spot remaining on the 2025-2026 roster. The transfer portal will stay open until April 22, however, and we expect that at least one more spot — if not more — will open up on the men’s basketball roster. Today, we’ll be talking about specific players who have entered the portal, which we think Jake Diebler and his staff should prioritize right away.
Last week, Connor and Justin debated which position should be the immediate priority for Ohio State when scouring the portal. Connor said a starting center, and Justin said a shooting wing to play the small forward spot, replacing what Micah Parrish provided and Jamison Battle before that.
By an overwhelming margin, the readers sided with Connor, with 90% of them agreeing that the Buckeyes should focus on a center first. As it turns out, Ohio State did neither, as Gabe Cupps — a point guard — was the first player to transfer into the program this spring.
Connor- 88
Now that the portal is open, time is money, and money is time. If you’re not lining up visits with players, those players are visiting elsewhere. And if you’re a player and you don’t put your name into the portal immediately when it opens, that just means teams are going to add players that fit what they need, and you’ll be left out in the cold. It’s a three-week blitz and then a slow trickle for the rest of the summer after that. Almost all of the movement will be over by the end of April, so teams have to use their time wisely.
You ever hear the phrase “best available vs best fit” when it comes to the NBA or NFL draft? I think that’s the situation here, as Swain does not play a position Ohio State desperately needs, and yet he would still make them a much better team.
As shown in the video here, Swain is an above-average on-ball defender with good instincts and a huge wingspan that could help him become a better shot blocker. He averaged 5.5 rebounds per game last season at Xavier, playing 28.4 minutes per game, and was a starter for the first time in his college career.
Swain also averaged 11 points per game on 53.2% overall shooting, but was just 7-of-28 from three-point land for the season. His 81.6% career free-throw percentage shows that there is potential for his jump shooting to improve, however.
Positionally, I’m not sure where Diebler would slot Swain into the lineup. It’s possible Swain could play small forward, Devin Royal would play power forward, and then someone would play center (either a transfer or Sean Stewart). That lineup would probably lack shooting, but it should be a stronger rebounding lineup than what Ohio State had last season as well as a better defensive lineup.
Also, Ohio State was fourth in the Big Ten this past season in team three-point shooting, and where did it get them? Perhaps sacrificing a bit of perimeter shooting at the cost of getting better defensively and on the glass is a trade worth making.
On top of the X’s and O’s, it would just be fun. Swain is very good friends with Royal, who has taken it upon himself recently to recruit his buddy to Ohio State. Swain is also from Columbus, and one of the very few Columbus City League athletes to get an Ohio State offer when he was playing for Africentric High School.
Three years ago, Swain was talking about how he grew up and Ohio State fan and that Ohio State “wasn’t just another school on his list.” Ultimately, he wound up at Xavier and the Buckeyes took Scotty Middleton and Devin Royal. Maybe things could be coming full circle?
Dailyn Swain would be a great get and feels like a nice plug-and-play option, but after losing Micah Parrish last year and Jamison Battle the year before, I think the Buckeyes need to add a guy who can shoot from deep a little bit better.
Swain is only a 25 percent three-point shooter, while Powell is a 35 percent three-point shooter on 5.7 attempts per game as a freshman at West Virginia. Those are solid numbers for a first-year guy who will likely get better as he gets more comfortable.
Powell was a top-ten recruit in Ohio last year and was a prospect the Buckeyes were high on until they got their two commitments from John Mobley and Colin White.
Powell ended up committing to West Virginia and averaged 8.3 points per game and 3.1 rebounds per game. He played in 32 games, starting in 23, and averaged 30 minutes per game.
Similar to Mobley for Ohio State, Powell played heavy minutes as a freshman and had his ups and downs, but he gained valuable experience and should be able to have a big second-year jump.
In an ideal world, you get Swain and Powell, but due to his youth and three-point shooting prowess, I would prefer Powell.
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Connor Lemons via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Jake Diebler and his staff have a crucial spring and summer ahead of them after missing the NCAA Tournament in year one.
Ohio State isn’t playing in the NCAA Tournament (again), but in a weird way, the FOMO isn’t as bad as we thought it would be. That’s partially because the Buckeyes have jumped on the transfer portal early — two Buckeyes have left the program via transfer (Austin Parks and Evan Mahaffey), and one has joined the team (Gabe Cupps).
As of Friday morning, Ohio State only had one open spot remaining on the 2025-2026 roster. The transfer portal will stay open until April 22, however, and we expect that at least one more spot — if not more — will open up on the men’s basketball roster. Today, we’ll be talking about specific players who have entered the portal, which we think Jake Diebler and his staff should prioritize right away.
Last week, Connor and Justin debated which position should be the immediate priority for Ohio State when scouring the portal. Connor said a starting center, and Justin said a shooting wing to play the small forward spot, replacing what Micah Parrish provided and Jamison Battle before that.
By an overwhelming margin, the readers sided with Connor, with 90% of them agreeing that the Buckeyes should focus on a center first. As it turns out, Ohio State did neither, as Gabe Cupps — a point guard — was the first player to transfer into the program this spring.
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Justin- 84
Other- 19
(There have been six ties)
Now that the portal is open, time is money, and money is time. If you’re not lining up visits with players, those players are visiting elsewhere. And if you’re a player and you don’t put your name into the portal immediately when it opens, that just means teams are going to add players that fit what they need, and you’ll be left out in the cold. It’s a three-week blitz and then a slow trickle for the rest of the summer after that. Almost all of the movement will be over by the end of April, so teams have to use their time wisely.
This week’s question: Which transfer portal player should Ohio State roll out the red carpet for?
Connor: Dailyn Swain
You ever hear the phrase “best available vs best fit” when it comes to the NBA or NFL draft? I think that’s the situation here, as Swain does not play a position Ohio State desperately needs, and yet he would still make them a much better team.
As shown in the video here, Swain is an above-average on-ball defender with good instincts and a huge wingspan that could help him become a better shot blocker. He averaged 5.5 rebounds per game last season at Xavier, playing 28.4 minutes per game, and was a starter for the first time in his college career.
Swain also averaged 11 points per game on 53.2% overall shooting, but was just 7-of-28 from three-point land for the season. His 81.6% career free-throw percentage shows that there is potential for his jump shooting to improve, however.
Positionally, I’m not sure where Diebler would slot Swain into the lineup. It’s possible Swain could play small forward, Devin Royal would play power forward, and then someone would play center (either a transfer or Sean Stewart). That lineup would probably lack shooting, but it should be a stronger rebounding lineup than what Ohio State had last season as well as a better defensive lineup.
Also, Ohio State was fourth in the Big Ten this past season in team three-point shooting, and where did it get them? Perhaps sacrificing a bit of perimeter shooting at the cost of getting better defensively and on the glass is a trade worth making.
On top of the X’s and O’s, it would just be fun. Swain is very good friends with Royal, who has taken it upon himself recently to recruit his buddy to Ohio State. Swain is also from Columbus, and one of the very few Columbus City League athletes to get an Ohio State offer when he was playing for Africentric High School.
Three years ago, Swain was talking about how he grew up and Ohio State fan and that Ohio State “wasn’t just another school on his list.” Ultimately, he wound up at Xavier and the Buckeyes took Scotty Middleton and Devin Royal. Maybe things could be coming full circle?
Justin: Jonathan Powell
Dailyn Swain would be a great get and feels like a nice plug-and-play option, but after losing Micah Parrish last year and Jamison Battle the year before, I think the Buckeyes need to add a guy who can shoot from deep a little bit better.
Swain is only a 25 percent three-point shooter, while Powell is a 35 percent three-point shooter on 5.7 attempts per game as a freshman at West Virginia. Those are solid numbers for a first-year guy who will likely get better as he gets more comfortable.
Powell was a top-ten recruit in Ohio last year and was a prospect the Buckeyes were high on until they got their two commitments from John Mobley and Colin White.
Powell ended up committing to West Virginia and averaged 8.3 points per game and 3.1 rebounds per game. He played in 32 games, starting in 23, and averaged 30 minutes per game.
Similar to Mobley for Ohio State, Powell played heavy minutes as a freshman and had his ups and downs, but he gained valuable experience and should be able to have a big second-year jump.
In an ideal world, you get Swain and Powell, but due to his youth and three-point shooting prowess, I would prefer Powell.
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