• New here? Register here now for access to all the forums, download game torrents, private messages, polls, Sportsbook, etc. Plus, stay connected and follow BP on Instagram @buckeyeplanet and Facebook.

2028 CA OL Lincoln Fa'alafi (Verbal Offer)

11W Forums

KYBuck4858 3 hours ago
Per Gorney, Ohio State and ND are the two standing out to OT Lincoln Fa’alafi right now. He visited us last weekend.
Massive RT prospect. Moves very well on film, I have no concerns over his size. Bowen is killing it with his aggressiveness on the trail. He's got a ton of true OT prospects that we're at worst top3 for.
Login to view embedded media
305Buck 6 minutes ago

At 6-foot-8 and 360 pounds, Lincoln Fa’alafi does not have an easy time on airplanes.
“I’m happy if I get an exit row,” Fa’alafi said. “Exit row, I can go across the world. No exit row, I have 30 minutes tops and I have to get up.
“I let the colleges know about it and they say, ‘We don’t blame you.’ You’re big. You have to get an exit row.”
The 2028 four-star offensive lineman from San Juan Capistrano (Calif.) JSerra Catholic had such an unbelievably good time at Ohio Statelast weekend that he might sit in the middle of the last row next to the bathroom of a bargain airline to get back to Columbus.

What stood out? Everything.
Upvote 0

Damien Shanklin (DL LSU)

Police investigating rape allegation against LSU football player​

An LSU football player whose suspension was overturned in a Title IX case is now being investigated by campus police and the district attorney for allegedly raping a female student last fall.

The woman, Kendall Francis, asked police to pursue a criminal case in September against defensive end Damien Shanklin, whom the LSU Office of Civil Rights and Title IX found responsible for "forcible rape." She first made her allegations public in a TikTok video posted Sept. 14.

LSU police said that it is now an "ongoing investigation." The East Baton Rouge District Attorney's Office confirmed in a statement that it is collecting materials and investigating, but declined further comment.
.
.
.
continued
Upvote 0

MLB General Discussion (Official Thread)

Robot umpires flip 54% of challenged calls as Reds lead way​

Robot umpires overturned 54% of challenged calls in the first season of the automated ball-strike system as catchers were far more successful than batters.

Learning when to challenge is key.

The Cincinnati Reds had a net gain of 16.8 runs, according to Baseball Savant calculations of total run value of overturns on challenges. The Los Angeles Angels were next at 14.0, followed by the Athletics (12.3) and Minnesota Twins (10.1).

Just sayin': The "robo ump" should just call all the balls/strikes via an ear piece transmission directly to the home plate ump. The home plate ump makes that call after factoring in the other facts, i.e. "did he go around?" and "was the ball a foul tip?", etc.
Upvote 0

Columbus Blue Jackets (Official Thread)

had no idea the NHL reg season was now 84 games so i looked it up......

The National Hockey League expanded its regular season from 82 to 84 games starting in the 2026–27 season under a new collective bargaining agreement between the league and the players' association. [1, 2]

Why the NHL Changed to 84 Games

    • Balanced Divisional Matchups: Franchises wanted to fix an imbalanced schedule that forced some division rivals to play each other only three times a year. The two extra games ensure a uniform four matchups per season against every divisional opponent.
    • Enhanced Rivalries: Playing more head-to-head games against regional and conference foes helps build heated rivalries and fan interest.
    • Reduced Preseason: To accommodate the two extra regular-season games without adding extra physical toll, exhibition play was cut down to four games per team.
    • Calendar Spacing: Starting the regular season in late September creates a better overall flow and provides more breathing room between the Stanley Cup Final and the offseason draft and free agency.
    • Business Growth: Owners and stakeholders benefit from additional ticket sales and broadcast revenue generated by 1,344 total regular-season games. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Historical Context
This shift marks only the second time in league history that the NHL has played an 84-game schedule. Teams previously played 84 games during the 1992–93 and 1993–94 seasons before a lockout shortened the 1994–95 season and the league subsequently standardized an 82-game format starting in 1995–96
.
Upvote 0

Cleveland Browns (Factory of Sadness)

Pittsburgh Steelers (4)​

  • Cameron Heyward — DL
  • Jack Sawyer — LB/DE
  • Will Howard — QB
  • Cameron Johnston — P
Malik Harrison (LB) was cut by the Steelers at the final roster deadline.

Cleveland Browns (6)​

  • Michael Hall Jr. — DT
  • Ronnie Hickman — S
  • Dawand Jones — OT
  • Quinshon Judkins — RB
  • Denzel Ward — CB
  • Luke Wypler — C
You probably forgot that Denzel Ward was a buckeye... ha ha

forgot will!
Upvote 0

NFL Discussion (Official Thread)

Well, at least I don’t have to hear Romo’s drunk diatribe for 8 months

Just sayin": Longer than that...... :boogie:

Tony Romo, CBS Sports agree to part after ex-QB's DWI arrest​

Tony Romo will not return as an NFL game analyst for CBS Sports, the network announced Friday, after he was arrested in July for driving while intoxicated.

"CBS Sports and Tony Romo have mutually agreed to part ways," the network said in a statement. "We thank Tony for his contributions over the past nine years and wish him the best moving forward.
Upvote 0

WNBA (Official Thread)

Just wanted to say that sorry that the Fever bowed out last night. Also that the 'fix' was in. I certainly understand the incompetence of the refs, but that usually extends to both sides of mid-court. Last night, the Fever took some fouls that simply were blows. Saw Aja get away with murder (almost literally), and the one where Lexie was dragged down on top of a player, AND called for the foul. Now certain how far up her a** the Fever's coach's head was, but she could have spent challenges a bit better. Not saying that the Fever was better than the Aces, but they didn't deserve any additional help from the zebras.
Smelled that from the beginning. It's a fucking disgrace how much corruption is in professional sports.

Trickling into college ranks already which is what has me out in the wild more and more everyday
Upvote 0

Cleveland Browns (Factory of Sadness)

I only count 9??

Pittsburgh Steelers (4)​

  • Cameron Heyward — DL
  • Jack Sawyer — LB/DE
  • Will Howard — QB
  • Cameron Johnston — P
Malik Harrison (LB) was cut by the Steelers at the final roster deadline.

Cleveland Browns (6)​

  • Michael Hall Jr. — DT
  • Ronnie Hickman — S
  • Dawand Jones — OT
  • Quinshon Judkins — RB
  • Denzel Ward — CB
  • Luke Wypler — C
You probably forgot that Denzel Ward was a buckeye... ha ha
Upvote 0

Cleveland Browns (Factory of Sadness)

It's funny how historically you look at the next several games on the schedule and you think well, that's a loss, that's a loss, that's a loss. This year you look at it and think well, that's a win, that's a maybe, that's a win. As a long suffering Browns fan, I know in my heart of hearts that they are all going to be losses.
Upvote 0

WNBA (Official Thread)

Just wanted to say that sorry that the Fever bowed out last night. Also that the 'fix' was in. I certainly understand the incompetence of the refs, but that usually extends to both sides of mid-court. Last night, the Fever took some fouls that simply were blows. Saw Aja get away with murder (almost literally), and the one where Lexie was dragged down on top of a player, AND called for the foul. Now certain how far up her a** the Fever's coach's head was, but she could have spent challenges a bit better. Not saying that the Fever was better than the Aces, but they didn't deserve any additional help from the zebras.
Upvote 0

Cleveland Browns (Factory of Sadness)

The only thing that would have made that game better, would be not to have to listen to Herbstreit spew his bullshit for three hours.
Yeah. How about the 1 play they flagged the Browns for 3 penalties? Herbie calls for offensive PI for push-off (which looked like that on replay). But when official says it's defensive, he just goes along with it. Stick to your guns Herbie. The receiver clearly initiated and continued contact. Looked like he threw a block downfield.
Upvote 0

Filter

Latest winning wagers

Back
Top