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Ohio Stadium aka THE Horseshoe (Official Thread)

ScriptOhio said:
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Ohio State football just fixed the biggest flaw no one was talking about

This under-the-radar issue has been taken care of.
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Ohio State football just fixed the biggest flaw no one was talking about​

Ross Bjork believes that the installation of new turf will help ensure the safety of the Buckeyes moving forward.

"Ohio State football and Nike represent two of the most iconic brands in sports, and this partnership has delivered uniform enhancements that honor our championship traditions while equipping our student-athletes with cutting-edge performance technology. Additionally, the new surface at Ohio Stadium takes this vision further — providing a dynamic playing surface that provides latest advancements in performance and safety and meets NFL standards, and our staff will now be able to, utilize customizable end zones that amplify themed game atmospheres and elevate the experience for fans inside the stadium and watching nationwide."

Ohio State will have customizable end zones​

This new turf gives the Buckeyes the opportunity to have customizable end zones, as well. That means that the endzone color will likely change, depending on which uniforms Ohio State is wearing. That means you could see a black endzone when they break out their black alternate uniforms.

Of course, the biggest issue that fans and players should be worried about is whether or not the turf is safe. Concussions have been a big issue over the last few years, as have non-contact injuries. Reducing those as much as possible is something that Ohio State should be the most interested in.

This is an underrated change that Ohio State is making heading into the season. It's a change that should have a meaningful mark on how the Buckeyes play at home this year. They should have better footing, which has been a clear issue over the last couple of years for receivers and running backs.
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Yeah I saw how the endzones will be customizable that will just annoy the grass traditionalists more.
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Technology Gone Wild: Rise of the Machines

AKAK
OHSportsFan said:
I took a Waymo when I was in Atlanta.

We did not end up in a loop but it was a pretty mind-blowing experience. Sort of felt like I was on an amusement ride.
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Best advice I ever got on BuckeyePlanet was "ALWAYS use Chicago Private Car"

Now... I know what you're thinking.

ALWAYS use Chicago Private Car
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Thread of What You've Eaten, Cooked and/or Drunk Lately

JohnnyCockfight
Jagdaddy said:
A quick, easy “food as fuel” lunch I’ve been doing fairly regularly is an omelette made from a cup (half a carton from Costco’s six pack) of egg whites plus one whole egg for color and flavor, a little melted cheddar or feta cheese, and sautéed broccoli and onion, sometimes with some cauliflower mixed in. I’ve got a nonstick pan that lets me do it without using any butter or oil, and tarragon from the garden, pepper, and a little salt makes it taste pretty good. Sometimes I add half an avocado. Here’s a shot:
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I make a similar omelette of 2 eggs + egg whites from Costco several times a week. Sometimes with a baked potato, sometimes with buttered toast, sometimes all alone. Only meal I've had so far today, in fact.
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2026 scUM Shenanigans, Arguments, Arrogant Twatwaffles, Emasculated Cucks, Feckless Marmots, Dirty Cheaters "Mid"chigan

pnuts34
Zurp said:
Absolutely 12 teams is a stretch.
James Madison??
Tulane?
Alabama?

I remember 2003. 3 teams ended with 1 loss. LSU, Oklahoma, and USC. "We need a 4-team playoff!!!" So... okay... who is team #4? *ichigan, Texas, Tennessee, Ohio State, Florida State, Miami - all ended with 2 losses. In a time when losing 1 game gives you a huge hill to climb to win a national championship, and these people wanted to give a 2-loss team a chance?

This drive to add more teams who someone thinks "deserves it" has diluted and will continue to dilute the national championship. But we can either fight the losing battle or watch it all happen.
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Yeah, and the issue will be similar to CBB, the regular season becomes less important. And IMO this will make scheduling VERY interesting, because does Day choose to load up every year playing a big OOC, knowing that OSU could lose up to 3-4gms in a 24 team scenario and still make the playoff
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Should semipro/college players be paid, or allowed to sell their stuff? (NIL and Revenue Sharing)

RhodeIslandBuck
pnuts34 said:
Login to view embedded media Wasn't sure where to put this. But it's an interesting dilemma for many schools
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Meh, I obviously feel bad for the kids but the separation of academics and athletics in this country is likely going to be better for both parties in the long run. Long time coming.
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Bryce "L" Underwood (QB ttun, for now)

Zurp
dragurd said:
Peppers hype was absurd. He got Caleb Downs he knows everything hype but was mid at everything he did instead. It's like cool go be a coach then
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As a Browns fan, my favorite part was that he played LB, CB, and SS in college. So the Browns threw him back there as punt returned on every single play. Like... "We drafted you, so we have to play you. Go play deep safety so you don't get in the way of our real defenders."
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NHL Buckeye Tracker

ScriptOhio
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Skull Session: Ohio State’s New Uniforms Are Awesome, Jakub Dobes is A Rising NHL Star and Kayden McDonald is Ready to Win A Super Bowl

Ohio State’s new uniforms are spectacular, former Buckeye goalie Jakub Dobes is an NHL rookie sensation and Kayden McDonald expects to win a Super Bowl in year one.
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DOBES HAS THEM THINKING '86 (AND '71). You're forgiven for not knowing who Jakub Dobes is, but after today, you're not.

Dobes, for those who don't know, is the starting goalie for the Montreal Canadiens, and right now, he's the king of that city, which – apologies to Toronto, Moscow, and Stockholm – is the hockey capital of the universe.

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Jakub Dobes is also a Buckeye.

And he was damn good while in Columbus for two seasons, finishing with a 2.29 goals-against average and .926 save percentage in 74 starts on the way to capturing Big Ten Goaltender of the Year, co-Freshman of the Year, First-Team All-Big Ten and several other awards.

But that was then. Now, the rookie goaltender is getting glow-ups from The Athletic.

With his team's 6-2 win over a very good Buffalo Sabres team in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Second Round Sunday night, Dobes passed Carey Price for the most wins by a rookie goalie in a single playoff in the cap era. The Habs now own a 2-1 series lead, and a closeout of the Sabres would make Dobes just the fifth rookie goalie to reach eight postseason wins since 2006.

Montreal has a special relationship with rookie goalies who have won the Stanley Cup. Ken Dryden did it in 1971. Patrick Roy pulled it off in 1986. Both of those goalies are Hockey Hall of Famers and both have retired jersey monuments outside Montreal's Bell Centre.

With his 2.13 goals-against average and .918 save percentage in the postseason, he might be on his way to that kind of status, as well.
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2027 PA OL Jimmy Kalis is a Buckeye!!!

ScriptOhio
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“I set my top six and I wanted to show respect to all six of those schools, but after all six of those visits in the spring and after my Ohio State visit in the spring, I knew that was home,” Kalis said. “I felt super comfortable talking to all the coaches, so I set a date after those six and I stuck to my gut and I committed.”

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DL Damari Simeon (Official Thread)

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Depth Chart Outlook​

In his first season as a Buckeye, Simeon will compete with fellow freshmen Emanuel Ruffin and Jamir Perez for the sixth DT spot on the three-deep behind James Smith, Eddrick Houston, Jason Moore, John Walker and Will Smith Jr.

If he develops well on and off the field as a freshman, Simeon's first real chance at playing time could come as a sophomore, though he’s more likely to contend for a starting job as an upperclassman.

Simeon could also play as a defensive end in three-man fronts given the versatility he demonstrated throughout his high school career, but defensive tackle will be his primary position for Ohio State.
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LB Arvell Reese (All B1G, B1G LB of Year, All American, National Champion, New York Giants)

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Skull Session: Arvell Reese’s Favorite Ohio State Memory is Losing His Black Stripe, Tyrann Mathieu Picks Caleb Downs to Win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year

Arvell Reese's favorite Ohio State memory is losing his black stripe, and Tyrann Mathieu adamantly picks Caleb Downs to win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.
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“IT’S TRADITION THERE.” Arvell Reese’s favorite Ohio State memory was one of his first.

In behind-the-scenes footage of Reese’s pre-draft interview with the New York Giants — the team that selected him No. 5 overall in the 2026 NFL draft — the franchise asked him to share the highlight of his college career.

“Losing my black stripe,” Reese answered. “It’s a tradition there. That’s when you get fully accepted into the team, like earn your way on the team.”

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Reese told the Giants he arrived on campus in the summer after graduating from Glenville High School. His first practice with the Buckeyes was on Aug. 2. He lost his black stripe on Aug. 18.

“That wasn’t long,” Giants coach John [REDACTED] said. “What’d you do?”

“Just playing hard and fast,” Reese replied.

When I spoke with Reese at Ohio State’s pro day, he said that’s exactly how he wants to play at the next level.

“Being violent. Think violently,” Reese said. “You just got to do it. That’s just what will be on my mind. Just be physical. I think everything that’s happened at Ohio State has prepared me for this moment.”

Translation: Developed Here.

Just sayin': I would have thought winning a Natty (or maybe even improving on his academics*) would have been his favorite memory here.

* Based on reports surrounding the 2026 NFL Draft, Arvell Reese did not technically graduate from Ohio State before leaving for the NFL, though he was in good academic standing and planned to complete his degree.

Key Details regarding Arvell Reese's Academic Journey:
  • Academic Turnaround: Reese overcame a reported 0.4 GPA in high school to achieve a 3.7 GPA while at Ohio State.
  • Status at OSU: He was a two-time OSU Scholar-Athlete and earned Academic All-Big Ten honors in 2023 and 2024, majoring in human development and family science.
  • Draft Status: He was selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft by the New York Giants as a junior after a three-year career at OSU.
  • Graduation Plans: Reports indicate that while he left early for the draft, he planned to finish his degree in the offseason.
He was mentored by Ted Ginn Sr., who helped him turn his academic performance around after a difficult freshman year of high school.
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SF Anthony Thompson (Official Thread)

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USA! USA! USA! Incoming Ohio State freshman Anthony Thompson will have the opportunity to represent the United States at the FIBA U18 Men’s AmeriCup tournament.

The No. 8 overall prospect in the 2026 class, Thompson is one of 35 players scheduled to participate in the USA Basketball Men’s U18 National Team training camp beginning May 21 in Colorado Springs. The 6-foot-8, 205-pound forward is one of 18 members of the 2026 class invited to attend the event.


This May marks the third time Thompson has participated in a Team USA camp. He also attended two junior national team minicamps in 2025, one in April and another in October.

When Thompson arrives in Columbus, he will be Ohio State’s highest-rated recruit since Jared Sullinger in 2010 and the program’s first five-star prospect since D’Angelo Russell in 2014. He is also the Buckeyes’ first McDonald’s All-American since Russell.
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Ohio State Men's Tennis (2014/2019/2024 ITA Indoor National Champs, 20 Straight B1G Titles)

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Much conversation is happening about development (or lack of) by current American tennis programs.
If Bucks had advanced, the numbers Patrick McEnroe cites might not have been so glaring since all six Buckeye singles players are from America.
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tOSU Recruiting Discussion

pnuts34
Per Juck on BH about WR recruiting:
Well, If I'm being hyper critical and I am because of his record coming in, Just the way he's moved. Very little news, hard to spot his true targets, slow to offer, chasing a pipe dream in Easter (imo) Recruits are consistently talking about Devin Jordan. I've heard "Coach Jordan said" more this cycle than I have in the last 2 years combined. This offer to Cade Cooper says what? Nothing has changed with Cooper. He's a long dog right next door at a school the staff is very familiar with. He's already dropped his top 6. He didn't just explode on the camp circuit and he's well in to his process. If you were interested in him what's taken so long? Hart had relationships with a lot studs and none of those relationships have progressed. All have gone the other way. If Jamier wasn't in this class everyone would be losing it right now. The best thing he's done is continue to pursue Blake Wong hard and I think he's a Buckeye but he likely was if @Tony Gerdeman took over the WR room.

I'm not saying I don't think he's going to land. He has a lot in his favor to be able to close. Things are very different now. But all this feels so similar to Frye that I understand why in the old era Hankton did not produce impressive classes for where he was. Which doesn't mean he won't now. The "great recruiter" assistant coach means so much less than it used to.
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