TDunk said:

My 6" iron cracked my nut in your wife's chassis last night. I did enjoy the new plates though.

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So that's where she was!

When a player leaves Ohio State and starts talking smack, I lose any feeling of good will. There are sound reasons why he was not playing, which we all saw. If I were him, I’d be hoping I don’t see the Buckeyes.

Thump said:

Isn’t this kid from scUM’s recruiting breadbasket?

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Biff and Harbawful moved on.

NJ-Buckeye said:

Blowing up today all over media

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Ohio State Practice Observations: Devin McCuin Dominates, Jay Timmons Plays First-Team Nickel and Joshua Padilla Starts at Right Guard​

It only took two practices of preseason camp for a frontrunner to emerge in the competition to be Ohio State’s new starting wide receiver.

After an impressive spring and a strong first day of camp, Devin McCuin was the star of Ohio State’s second preseason practice. The UTSA transfer hauled in multiple deep balls from Julian Sayin, including a long post on a bomb over the middle against Cam Calhoun in team drills, and a toe-tapping touchdown catch in the right front corner of the end zone against tight coverage from cornerback Dominick Kelly during a 7-on-7 period.

Later in the practice, McCuin made another big play when he made a defender miss with a spin move for a long gain after the catch on a slant over the middle.

McCuin took most of the first-team reps at wide receiver alongside Jeremiah Smith and Brandon Inniss during team drills on Friday. Through two days of camp, that seems to be the most likely starting trio for Ohio State at wide receiver, though Chris Henry Jr. also continues to push for a starting spot with Kyle Parker, Brock Boyd and Jerquaden Guilford also in the mix for spots in the receiver rotation.

As Ohio State is looking for a deep threat to replace Carnell Tate opposite Jeremiah Smith as well as for its receivers to make more explosive plays after the catch than they did a year ago, McCuin is showing early in camp that he has the skill set to help Ohio State in both of those areas. And he could very well end up being Ohio State’s No. 2 wideout this season as a result.

“McCuin is definitely gonna be a great player for us,” safety Earl Little Jr. said after Friday’s practice. “I feel like he’s a dog. He gets in and out of his routes smoothly. He can block. He’s physical at the point of attack.”

Jaxbuck said:

I don’t care how many decoys you put out there or how you align them.

Just remember, you have J Smith.

No one else has one of those.

Throw Him The Goddamned Ball.

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Yeah he needs an absurd amount of targets, my only concern is over thinking this. Or getting him injured when we could pull him out. He needs to have 200+ yards on Texas in the first half.

Thump said:

Assuming Uber or Lyft will be UGA’s sponsor.

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Or these guys?

Mike80 said:

Steiner Math is inarguable...

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Just sayin': Apparently he played college ball at Jacksonville State; I would have though that he would have followed his old man and been a "legacy" at scUM. Anyway he plans to end up being a "legacy" in WWE.

Jacksonville State football's Brock Rechsteiner announced as part of WWE's NIL class​

“I work out with [Bron Breakker] all the time back home. I go fishing with him a lot because he moved back to Georgia. He has really convinced me to, once I’m done playing football, to get into the wrestling business,” Rechsteiner told WDSU-TV. “I want to play football for as long as I can, give it the best shot I can, but once I’m done playing football, I’ll get into it, for sure. I’ll be getting into WWE.”

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He's tied for 50th place with 7 others, i.e. 69-67-69 = 205 (-5). The two leaders are in at -16. If he doesn't shoot something in the low 60s tomorrow; he's probably destined for yet another payday in the low $20Ks.

ScriptOhio said:

New Hall of Fame inductee Drew Brees reacts to his bust with former New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton looking on.

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It looks like Ben Roethlisberger with a rug.

Jagdaddy said:

It disturbs me that I remembered that guy’s name before you posted it.

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I think @Mike80 at the time found a pic of the whole Yaccobacci extended family posing under a bridge. They were just as disturbing as you can imagine.

If I remember correctly, the fake Gmail address that I created to communicate with them was "[email protected]

Tommy John misses Yankees event, bids farewell in post​

Tommy John, the namesake for the elbow surgery many top MLB players have undergone, did not attend the New York Yankees' Old-Timers' Day on Saturday as he shared a vague message about his health.

In a lengthy social media post released by the Yankees that did not detail an exact health issue, the 83-year-old John wrote that he wanted to say goodbye to everyone, along with all the friends and fans who followed him throughout his 26-year career, saying "I will never forget you."

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John has battled bladder cancer and other ailments in recent years, though it was unclear if any of them were related to his current health problems. The Yankees said he was at his home in Bradenton, Florida.

John underwent elbow ligament replacement surgery in 1974 that was named after him and has been performed on numerous pitchers. He went on to pitch for 14 more years after the surgery.

"Thanks to Dr. Jobe, who saved my arm & made it possible for me to continue pitching," John said. "That surgery has since gone on to save the careers of countless pitchers, including many of the very best in the game today."

John was 288-231 with a 3.34 ERA in 760 career appearances. Besides eight seasons with the Yankees, for whom he won 91 games over two separate stints, John pitched for the White Sox, Dodgers, Angels, Guardians and Athletics.

Just sayin': I think you could make a good case to enshrine Dr. Frank Jobe in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Google AI: Tommy John is not in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Despite winning 288 games over 26 seasons and pioneering the famous elbow ligament replacement surgery named after him, he fell short on the writers' ballots and subsequent Era Committee votes.

The Hall of Fame Case

• • 288 Career Wins: Ranks second-most for any pitcher post-1900 not enshrined in Cooperstown.
  • Post-Surgery Success: Won 164 of his games after his pioneering 1974 surgery, proving the procedure's viability.
  • Longevity: Pitched 26 seasons, making four All-Star appearances and totaling 61.6 bWAR.
  • Voting History: Maxed out his 15 years on the BBWAA ballot in 2009 (peaking at 31.7%) and later missed election through the Veterans/Modern Baseball committees.

MD Buckeye said:

No, you're in lol. I kept first team in there and removed the other two that were added today.

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Well that's pretty weird. All I did was sign In

New Hall of Famer Roger Craig reveals dementia diagnosis​

New Hall of Famer Roger Craig revealed during his taped acceptance speech Saturday that he has been diagnosed with vascular dementia.

Craig, 66, said his doctors believe his condition came, in part, from concussions he sustained during his 11-year career as a running back. In his speech, Craig explained that "the changes were gradual" and were initially "dismissed as normal aging."

"Over time, my family noticed it too and ultimately led us to seek answers from my doctor," Craig said. "Two things can be true: Football gave me opportunities beyond anything I could imagine. It helped shape the man I became. At the same time, we know more today about brain health than when I played, and I hope sharing my story encourages people to pay attention to their health and seek help when something doesn't feel right."
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U.S. Senate adds Missouri to teams claiming 1960 national title​

Four teams had claims to the 1960 national championship in college football. The U.S. Senate is adding Missouri to that list.

Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., introduced a resolution during a meeting Thursday recognizing the Tigers for a claim to the national title. The measure was passed with no objections; resolutions don't have the force of law and by the chamber's definition reflect the Senate's "sentiments," according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Still, it adds another odd wrinkle to college football history for a sport decided by polls and rankings decades ago before the arrival of the Bowl Championship Series or today's College Football Playoff. Missouri hadn't previously claimed the 1960 team as a national champion.

Team spokesman Dave Matter didn't immediately respond to an email from The Associated Press for comment Friday afternoon.

Missouri went 10-1 on the field after beating Navy and Heisman Trophy winner Joe Bellino in the Orange Bowl. The lone loss had come to "Border War" rival Kansas in a game to decide the then-Big Eight Conference title, though the league ordered the Jayhawks to forfeit for using an ineligible player because of recruiting violations.

In a past interview with the The Post-Dispatch, author Brendon Steenbergen - who wrote a book detailing that season - said: "I've been beating the drum to try to get the university to recognize it because I think they have as much a right as anyone in the country to be national champions in 1960."

Minnesota was crowed champion by the AP and United Press International polls, though that took place before the Gophers lost to Washington in the Rose Bowl. The Football Writers Association of America voted Mississippi its post-bowl champion.

The Helms Athletic Foundation, created in 1936 to promote amateur athletics until dissolving in 1983, recognized Washington as its champion. Meanwhile, the Litkenhous Rating system chose Iowa with its mathematical formula utilizing scoring margins and opponent strength, according to The Athletic.

Swann’s way?

(For any Proust fans out there)

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Ohio State’s kickers have a looong way to go after some missed FGs

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Katie Borchers rewrote the track & field and cross country record books during her time at Ohio State.
Borchers is the only two-time cross country All-American in school history. She was an individual qualifier for the 2013 NCAA Championships and finished 40th. In 2014, Borchers led the Buckeyes to the program's second team appearance in the NCAA Championships and finished 34th individually. She was twice selected as an All-Great Lakes Region honoree.

In track and field, Borchers earned a spot on the All-Big Ten First Team in 2013 and All-Big Ten Second Team in 2014. Upon graduation, she held seven records (indoor 800m, indoor 1000m, mile, outdoor 800m, outdoor 1500m, sprint medley relay and distance medley relay). She is a three-time Big Ten Champion in the 800m (2014 outdoor, 2015 indoor, 2015 outdoor).

The 2015 Big Ten Medal of Honor winner also excelled in the classroom and was a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar and a three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree.

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Oyesade Olatoye raised the standard for Ohio State throwers. The 2019 NCAA Weight Throw Champion tallied nine NCAA First Team All-America accolades and won seven Big Ten Championships during her time in the Scarlet & Gray. In 2019, she was named USTFCCCA Great Lakes Field Athlete of the Year and Ohio State Female Athlete of the Year. Olatoye also carved out a spot on the Bowerman watch list in 2019. She was selected as the Big Ten honoree for 2021 NCAA Woman of the Year and was a 2021 NCAA Today's Top 10 nominee.

As she wrapped up her collegiate career, Olatoye held four program records – indoor shot put (58'8"), weight throw (80'3"), outdoor shot put (58'8") and hammer throw (229'3"). She still holds the program records for the weight throw and hammer throw and ranks in the top five in program history in the discus throw (185'11").

Olatoye excelled in the classroom as a six-time Ohio State Scholar Athlete, five-time Academic All-Big Ten selection and five-time Big Ten Distinguished Scholar. She received postgraduate scholarships from Wayne Duke, NCAA and Varsity O.

After competing for the United States in the 2016 IAAF World U20 Championships, she began representing Nigeria in 2019. Since then, Olatoye has secured six global medals and consistently ranks among the top hammer throw athletes worldwide. She is a 2024 Paris Olympian and currently holds a top 35 world ranking in hammer throw. Alongside her athletic pursuits, Olatoye is committed to becoming a physician, continuing her academic and professional journey.

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Diane Dixon was a trailblazer for the Ohio State women's track & field program, setting the standards for excellence in 1983. She captured the 1983 NCAA Outdoor 440y Championship after winning the Big Ten 300m indoor championship earlier that same year. Dixon holds the program records in each of those events and also ran a leg on the Ohio State record 4x400y relay squad. She continues to hold the Jesse Owens Classic and Ohio Stadium records in the 200m and 400m.

Following her time at Ohio State, Dixon went on to earn a silver medal in the 4x400m relay and compete in the 400m at the 1988 Olympics. She served as an alternate for the 1984 Olympics.

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Chris Sanders was a dual-sport athlete at Ohio State, excelling at football and as a member of the track & field team. He earned Ohio State Male Athlete of the Year honors, across all sports, in 1994.

As a member of the football team, Sanders was a three-year starter at wide receiver, totaling 71 career receptions for 1,120 total yards and helped lead the Buckeyes to a Big Ten title in 1993. As a senior in 1994, he had 35 receptions for 533 yards and a team-leading eight touchdown receptions.

In track & field, Sanders was one of the best long jumpers – and athletes – the program has ever seen. The three-time First Team All-Big Ten selection earned a spot on the USTFCCCA All-America First Team on 10 occasions in four different events (long jump, 200m, 4x100m relay, 4x400m relay). Sanders captured six Big Ten Championships – 1992 indoor long jump, 1992 outdoor long jump and 4x100m relay, 1993 outdoor 4x100m relay, 1994 outdoor 200m and 4x100m relay. He ran a leg on the winning 4x100m relay at the 1993 Big Ten Championships that set an outdoor championship record (39.33). Sanders held the program record for the indoor long jump (26'9.75") for 34 years, a record that was just broken this season. He also ranks fourth in the outdoor long jump (26'7").

DZ83CK said:

Now I'm not saying they're going to do it, but they for once have some quality depth, which bodes well in tournament play as there are inevitably foul problems as teams advance. When everyone can play aggressive and no one is tentative due to foul trouble, that's what you want to have. Plus they have a couple guys in Thompson and Smith who are potential NBA prospects, and you need some higher level players to be your difference-makers in the tournament. In other words, this roster is the better-equipped at making a deep run than any we've had recently - it could be the best overall collection of talent since 2012. I'm not even saying they make the Final Four, but if they get a beneficial draw it could be legitimately possible.

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Just sayin': Yeah, but that bar isn't too high......

With that being said, I agree with what you posted. The original article kind of surprised me since other article(s) have predicted that Ohio state would finish 6th or 7th in the B1G. IMHO, the 2 keys to the season are:
1. the both 5-star Freshman have to play like 5 star players.
2. someone needs to become the "go to guy"/team leader that Bruce Thornton was. He figuratively "put the team on his back" and willed it to a win in several games over his (outstanding) career at Ohio State.

They could have had even more depth if Devin Royal had stayed; I was sorry to see him transfer. However, you can't expect a Senior who has started for 2 seasons want to play 2nd string behind a Freshman. Nor could you expect Ohio Sate to pony up the amount of NIL money (for a 2nd string forward) that another school like UConn likely offered.