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Bob Hunter commentary | Rumblings: Buckeyes have top quarterback in sights for 2018 class
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Now it appears the Buckeyes are poised to get the second member of the 2018 class, to go with running back Brian Snead of Seffner, Florida, who committed during Friday Night Lights. “He is one of the best quarterbacks I have scouted in the past five or ...


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Elite DB says he needs no other offers after one from Buckeyes
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The Buckeyes have made recruiting the talent rich state of Texas a priority for their 2017 class. They have already had big success in landing an elite talent in running back J.K Dobbins from LaGrange. They also are considered the leader to land the ...
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Video: Big Ten players read ‘mean tweets’ at B1G Media Days
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Ready to LAUGH? Watch Big Ten football players read "mean tweets" at Big Ten Media Day #BTNMeanTweets https://t.co/uk49mJyhTu — Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) July 28, 2016 Big Ten Media Day is a time for media members to get fans excited about the college football season. We took it a step further and had some fun at this year’s Big Ten Media Day event in Chicago. Our BTN.com crew gathered up some of the best “mean tweets” we could find and had players read them and react in front of the camera. Spoiler: The reactions are priceless! Desmond King (Iowa), Wes

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Men of the Scarlet and Gray Podcast We Are Back
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Chip Minnich and Shannon Sommers finally get back together after a busy summer to discuss the future of the MotSaG Podcast.

They also discuss the relatively drama free Big Ten media days except for the James Franklin allegations about Ohio State recruiting. Bri’onte Dunn and his status on being able to return to the scarlet and gray or not. Talk about the running back position, offensive line and wide receivers.

Former Buckeye players will be starting their rookie seasons in the NFL with training camp starting up. We let you know where all 14 players that were drafted will be playing along with the three that went undrafted.

They included some other Buckeye info that has come out about players eligibility and others placed on scholarships.

The post Men of the Scarlet and Gray Podcast We Are Back appeared first on The Buckeye Battle Cry: Ohio State News and Commentary.

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IndyCar racing | Rahal ups ante with Ohio State Buckeyes-inspired race suit
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Ohio State Football: Despite Losses, High Expectations For Buckeyes D-Line - Scout
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Ohio State Football: Despite Losses, High Expectations For Buckeyes D-Line
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5 overall player in the 2016 class, is one of the reasons that the Buckeyes can have some confidence in their defensive line for the upcoming season despite losing three starters up front. In addition to losing the older Bosa, the Buckeyes will be ...
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Before Chris Ash took the Rutgers job, Urban Meyer gave him some advice
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So far the former Ohio State co-defensive coordinator has done a good job at following the words of wisdom from his old boss.

"My advice is don't be jumpy. You get one shot and if you fail you are probably done. Chris wanted to be a head coach. Chris came to Ohio State for that reason. He wanted to compete for a championship and be a head coach."

- Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer on his advice to Chris Ash via Ryan Dunleavy, NJ.com


When former Ohio State co-defensive coordinator Chris Ash was interviewing with Syracuse and Rutgers in December for their head coaching positions, he came to his boss at the time for a little advice. Since Urban Meyer has plenty of branches on his coaching tree, he's pretty familiar with watching his assistants leave to realize their head coaching dreams. While not every assistant of Meyer's who takes on a head coaching job finds success, more often than not they do. Meyer told Ash to not jump at the first head coaching offer that came his way, since if he failed at his first head coaching job he might not get another crack at it.

Another piece of advice that Meyer gave to Ash was to make sure you are able to recruit. So far Ash has done a good job in following that piece of advice from Meyer, as he has already put together a strong 2017 recruiting class, keeping a lot of talented players from New Jersey in-state. To try and help a program which hasn't had a lot of success, Ash is bringing to Rutgers a lot of the ideas he learned from Meyer during his time in Columbus. Some have even jokingly referred to Rutgers as "Ohio State East". Now Meyer just has to hope that all his teachings don't result in Ash leading his new team to a win over the Buckeyes anytime soon.


"With a guy like Mike, who's such a critical guy, I'm very close with him. That's a Cadillac position in sports, one of them, is to be the starting tailback at Ohio State. And my name's going to be on that, so I do spend a lot of time with him."

- Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer on running back Mike Weber via Ari Wasserman, Cleveland.com


After Ezekiel Elliott declared for the NFL Draft following Ohio State's loss to Michigan State last year, it was pretty well known that running back Mike Weber was going to have a big role in the 2016 Ohio State offense. That role got even bigger last week after Ohio State dismissed Bri'onte Dunn from the team. Even if Dunn had still been on the team, it was likely Weber would be starting at running back when the Buckeyes took on Bowling Green in the season opener. After Weber got to watch and learn from Elliott last season, as he was redshirted, now the spotlight will be on Weber to try and emulate what Ohio State fans saw from Elliott the last few seasons.

It hasn't been easy so far for Weber at Ohio State, and Meyer even poked fun at his running back's weight when he came to Columbus during Big Ten media days earlier this week. Meyer better get all the jokes in while he can, since Weber is now chiseled after working with Ohio State strength and conditioning coach Mickey Marotti. Even though Weber will get the lion's share of the carries this year, Meyer still needs his other running backs to step up to fill the hole left by Dunn. Curtis Samuel, Dontre Wilson, and Antonio Williams are all names to keep an eye on this year in the running game. Samuel and Wilson could give the Buckeyes could nicely compliment Weber with their big-play ability on the field. If Weber is able to live up to expectations he could be the next great Ohio State running back, following in the recent footsteps of Carlos Hyde and Elliott.

"You can see why we were excited to come here. On a Wednesday, I don't think you could ask for anything more. It's an historic night in Columbus. Great atmosphere, two great teams. I wouldn't see why we wouldn't talk about coming to Columbus in the future."

- ICC vice president Kwame Bryan via Tom Reed, The Columbus Dispatch


Last night at Ohio Stadium there was a different kind of football on display, as European soccer powerhouses Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain squared off in the International Champions Cup. When tickets went on sale in the spring many were hoping to catch a glimpse of Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and PSG's Zlatan Ibrahimovic, but that wasn't the case last night. Ronaldo was injured in the 2016 Euro Final earlier this month, while Ibrahimovic moved to Manchester United. PSG jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first 40 minutes before Real Madrid was able to pull a goal back before half.

Fans came from near and far to fill The Horseshoe, with attendance announced at 86,641. The previous attendance record for a soccer game in Columbus came back in 1996, when 31,550 came to Ohio Stadium for a match during the Columbus Crew's inaugural season. The strong attendance showing last night could mean more international soccer matches making their way to Columbus in the future.


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The Dream 17: Urban Meyer’s Stranglehold on the Recruiting Game
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Here is my first installment of The Dream 17: Urban Meyer’s Stranglehold on the Recruiting Game. I will be giving you a brief summary of four (04) committed recruits over the next couple of weeks and after all are mentioned, I will go over the remaining needs for the staff and the remaining targets, then I will eventually branch off into the 2018 Class. Enjoy!



Coach Urban Meyer’s and his Ohio State Buckeyes are a team that is transitioning away from a team that has had tremendous success on the gridiron, winning 50 games against 4 losses. Coach Meyer’s success shouldn’t be measured by wins and losses, but the overall health of his football team. Success in the classroom, success on the field and most importantly, success on the recruiting trail. As of late, Urban and company have been winning at every level, and they have been winning BIG. Take a long, hard look at the current recruiting class, the class of 2017. He is lighting it up and he is clearly getting commitments from just about anyone that he wants, commits from anyone who he envisions having the Buckeye spirit. Potential prospects who demonstrate traits of the Buckeye Culture and who are willing to live the lifestyle that Coach Meyer and company want their players adopt is one reason why this class is so unique and loaded with star power at just about every tier on both offense and on defense.

JOSH MYERS:

Josh Myers out of Miamisburg, OH stands at an astonishing 6-6 and 306 pounds and looks to be a key piece on the Offensive Line. He was one of the first members of the lauded 2017 Class and he is solid on his commitment. Myers will be trouble for opposing linemen when his time comes at Ohio State. He shows the instincts that Offensive Tackles should have and the drive to finish plays until the whistle blows. He displays the tenacity and a nasty streak to finish off rushers and he has the ability to pull left or right. He will be quite the player once he figures it out, but until he proves himself to the coaches, he looks to add depth to bolster the Tackle ranks.

WYATT DAVIS:

Wyatt Davis out of Bellflower, CA was a surprise commitment that the Buckeyes managed to secure even though they started recruiting him during the latter stages of the recruiting game. Meyer secured his commitment after a month and he looks to be another firm Buckeye pledge. Davis plays Offensive Guard and he stands at 6-5, 310 pounds and looks solid on film. He showed people at the opening that he will be a solid contributor and eventual starter on the Buckeyes Offensive Line once he gets an opportunity. He flashes quick, fluid hip movement and he flat out destroys defenders who dare to come his way. He will be something special and the Buckeyes line looks to be building something special.

SHAUN WADE:

Shaun Wade committed to Ohio State during their CFB Playoff run to the top. He plays Cornerback out of Jacksonille, FL and stands at 6-1, 177. He has that Florida speed that Urban covets and the skillset to lock down opposing Wide Receivers consistently. He has the instincts and the ability to lockdown one side of the field and could be used at any corner spot. There has been a ton of negativity surrounding Wade and his potential to flip to another school. We would never know and until it is actually made official (Insert Carlton Davis situation), he is a Buckeye commit until then. He has the tools to surpass the upperclassmen above him with numerous injuries and inexperience. He has a shot at starting if he stays and puts in the work.

CHASE YOUNG:

Chase Young committed at the well-known Friday Night Lights Camp, that the Buckeye staff puts out annually to attract top tier talent to get them to compete and learn the Buckeye way. It worked with Young, who many thought had been leaning toward the hometown Terrapin team. Luckily for Coach Johnson and Coach Meyer, they secured his commitment and stole him away like Dwayne Haskins and Keandre Jones from last years class. Young is projected to become a Weakside Defensive End and he is 6-5, 225. He has the speed, the techniques and the drive to succeed at a higher level and that is why he was a top priority for the Buckeye staff. Another fine piece to pair alongside other commits along the Defensive Line.








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Buckeyes all over preseason award watch lists
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Ohio State starts their Fall Camp in just a couple of weeks, with players reporting on August 6 and the first practice taking place on August 7. It will be an interesting year for the Buckeyes, as they lost a ton of talent from last year's Fiesta Bowl ...
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5-star guard Troy Brown has Buckeyes in final 8 schools: Ohio State basketball recruiting - cleveland.com
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5-star guard Troy Brown has Buckeyes in final 8 schools: Ohio State basketball recruiting
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Dienhart: Welcome to the ‘Year of the Linebacker’ in the Big Ten
Tom Dienhart, BTN.com Senior Writer via Big Ten Network

If you like linebackers, you’ll love the Big Ten. It’s loaded with them. There’s Iowa’s Josey Jewell, Penn State’s Brandon Bell, Wisconsin’s Vince Biegel, Michigan State’s Riley Bullough, Purdue’s Ja’Whaun Bentley and Nebraska’s Josh Banderas. I could go on, and I think I will. There also is Minnesota’s Jack Lynn, Maryland’s Jermaine Carter, Indiana’s Marcus Oliver and Northwestern’s Anthony Walker. And don’t forget about Ohio State’s Raekwon McMillan, who will give Walker a run for his money as the Big Ten’s primo linebacker. If not Walker or McMillan, how about Michigan’s Jabrill Peppers, who is a newbie to the position.

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Heat Check: Reshuffling the Buckeyes' Recruiting Board After July's Fireworks
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The month of July is nearing its end, and Friday Night Lights saw the Buckeyes bring in a pair of top 2017 targets. Larry Johnson landed his top defensive end target Friday night when Chase Young made the call. While most were eventually expecting the ...
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Top 10 prospect calls offer from Buckeyes a 'game-changer'
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Is the Class of 2018 Georgia star the next quarterback to join the Buckeyes? It's altogether possible and we have the latest as Jones is expected to announce his commitment tomorrow. So we bring in 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong to put ...


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What will the Buckeyes wide receivers look like in 2016?
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The Buckeyes are loaded with playmakers, however many of them are un-tested and many are freshmen who could be red-shirted. Head coach Urban Meyer certainly has his work cut out for him. It is time to preview the position battles and learn more about ...


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What will the Buckeyes wide receivers look like in 2016?
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4-star CB out of Texas lands an offer from Ohio State
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Buckeyes looking for some defensive star power in the 2018 class

OSU after Cook


This past week, the Buckeyes 2018 recruiting class officially got rolling when 2018 running back Brian Snead, a five-star prospect from Armwood (FL), decided to commit to Head Coach Urban Meyer and Ohio State at the annual Friday Night Lights event.

On Wednesday, the Buckeyes also had next years recruiting class in mind as they dropped an offer to 2018 cornerback Anthony Cook (Houston, TX / Lamar). The 6’1, 168-pounder has a bevy of offers already under his belt. Ohio State is now one of the 24 programs to give an offer to the Houston native including Alabama, Baylor, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Michigan State and many more.


Cook is currently pegged as a four-star prospect in next years class but he is this close to five-star status. The Lone Star State standout is also slotted as the 43rd best player in his class, the fifth overall cornerback, and the sixth highest graded player from the state of Texas.

Pledger talks FNL


One prospect that was in attendance for Friday Night Lights last week was 2018 RB T.J. Pledger (West Hills, CA / Chaminade). On Wednesday, the 5’9, 188-pounder caught up with 247Sports’ Bill Kurelic and told him he “had a good time” at the event. Pledger also raved to Kurelic about the atmosphere at Ohio Stadium and being able to work with the Buckeye coaches. Pledger unsurprisingly singled out running backs coach Tony Alford as one coach he specifically enjoyed working with.

Perhaps the biggest news from the interview with Kurelic was when Pledger stated that he will get back to Columbus for a game and that he is “most definitely” interested in Ohio State. As we mentioned above, the Buckeyes already have a commitment from Snead for 2018 but it is super likely that Ohio State takes two backs in next years class. Could this be the tandem? We will have to wait and see.

One time commit picks USF


Not too long ago, Ohio State had a verbal commitment from 2017 athlete Bruce Judson (Cocoa, FL / Cocoa). The four-star prospect was technically a member of the Buckeyes class for 10 months before what seemed to be a mutual parting between the two parties.

On Wednesday, the one time Buckeye commit announced that he was keeping his skill set in the Sunshine State and would be playing his collegiate career for Head Coach Willie Taggart and South Florida.

Judson is the 275th best player in this years class, according to the 247Sports Composite Scale. He also stands as the 14th highest rated ATH in the entire country and the 41st best player from the always talented state of Florida.

Definitely an underrated but tremendous pickup for the Bulls.

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CHICAGO – Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said Tuesday that reserve defensive lineman Dylan Thompson is academically ineligible for the coming season.

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Bruce Judson, a former Ohio State commit, ends his fascinating recruitment with South Florida pledge: Is it really over? - cleveland.com
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Bruce Judson, a former Ohio State commit, ends his fascinating recruitment with South Florida pledge: Is it really over?
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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Almost a year ago to the day, four-star athlete Bruce Judson of Cocoa, Fla., was in Columbus for Ohio State's Friday Night Lights camp as a Buckeyes commit. After he worked out in Ohio Stadium, Judson spoke one-on-one with ...

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BM5: 21 minutes on B1G media days; Dylan Thompson done for good? - 247Sports
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BM5: 21 minutes on B1G media days; Dylan Thompson done for good?
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Former Ohio State LB Darron Lee reaches deal with the New York Jets
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It took a while, but it finally happened.

“Jets and first-round pick Darron Lee reached agreement, per source.”

- Adam Schefter, ESPN


Former Ohio State linebacker Darron Lee has finally reached an agreement with the New York Jets. He was one of three players from the 2016 NFL Draft, including Ohio State’s own Joey Bosa, who hadn’t signed a deal yet. Lee had participated in OTAs and minicamp despite not having a deal. He did not report to camp on Wednesday, but that will now change with the contract.

Despite holding out (for one whole day) as a rookie, his teammates don’t seem too concerned. "I'm not worried about that. He'll be here in time," linebacker David Harris told NJ.com’s James Kratch. "I don't know when, but it happens all around the league. It's the business side of it, and I respect it.” Teammate Erin Henderson said something similar of Lee, telling Kratch, "I'm not sure exactly what the situation is, or what's happening. But if I know DLee the way I think I do, I know he's doing everything in his power to get out here and get on the field, and get back with us and continue to prepare for this upcoming season." It’s great to see that Lee’s got the support of his teammates. It speaks volumes on his character, and his skills on the field.

"We don't have rebuilding years.”

- J.T. Barrett, via Teddy Greenstein, Chicago Tribune


That statement by J.T. Barrett has surely seemed to be the case since Urban Meyer came to Columbus in 2012. The Buckeyes have a 50-4 record in Meyer’s tenure, and have lost just one game out of 32 in Big Ten play. That’s some real consistency. And while much talk during the offseason and at Big Ten Media Days has revolved around the Buckeyes losing tons of talent to the NFL, the team isn’t quite shaken up by the losses, because there’s so much more talent waiting to be revealed. Recruiting classes, and Meyer’s ability to develop players on and off the field has been the greatest recipe for success.

A great thing for the Buckeyes going into this season, is that there is absolutely no question who will be taking snaps at quarterback. J.T. Barrett is healthy, finished last season extremely strong, and Cardale Jones is now with the Buffalo Bills. Barrett was asked if he was glad that he didn’t have to look over his shoulder, but he understandably danced around the question, and acknowledged that it was a great responsibility to play quarterback for the Bucks. So while there will be new faces, Barrett is ready to lead the charge in 2016.

“I would say going into this this is as talented a group top to bottom as we've had.”

- Urban Meyer, via Austin Ward, ESPN


As aforementioned, Ohio State is losing talent, but the abundance of it behind the departing talent is great, and exciting. Pair that with the excitement of playing for one of the best programs in the history of the game, and you have a group hungry for a national title that the school saw just two seasons ago. People have tried to taper expectations, but that doesn’t appear to be the mood for Urban Meyer’s squad, and he’s up for the challenge himself.

“This is probably the most critical coaching month that I've ever been through,” Meyer told Ward. “We have to get these guys ready: 44 of our players, over half of our scholarships, are kids that never played in a game.” Meyer added that practices would be different, but the morale is high for a program that seems to somehow be rising despite already being at an elite level. And the rich will get richer, as the Buckeyes currently hold the top recruiting class for 2017, per 247Sports. Enjoy these days, Buckeye fans, because it won’t always be this glorious, but while it’s happening, it’s oh so sweet.

“Torrance Gibson wanted to play quarterback.”

- Doug Lesmerises, Northeast Ohio Media Group


Torrance Gibson came to Ohio State with intentions on playing quarterback. Other schools recruited him as a wide receiver because of his freakish athleticism and great size, but he was set on playing quarterback heading into Columbus. That changed after it was clear he would have been buried behind Cardale Jones and J.T. Barrett, so he moved in receiver in hopes of getting on the field earlier. That didn’t happen, but now Gibson has found his way into a permanent wide receiver role. The only chance of him playing quarterback? The wildcat, according to Urban Meyer.

The move isn’t out of the ordinary for kids coming out of high school. But Urban Meyer has a way with his players that we’ll only have so much access to. He somehow got Gibson to buy into his role as a receiver, and so far it seems to be working out. As Lesmerises points out, Meyer compared him to Braxton Miller, and acknowledged the rare athleticism both possess. "(Gibson) was an exception," Meyer told Cleveland.com. "When you talk about the elite, those are Braxton and Torrance, the elite elite. If they want a shot at quarterback, you absolutely get one.” Meyer would further explain that Gibson saw early it was best to move to receiver, so he did. This year, we will really see how the move will fare for Gibson. He should be in good hands with J.T. Barrett at quarterback.


Former Ohio State Buckeye Nick Mangold got awarded a nice bonus for reporting to camp on Wednesday. The New York Jets center received $2.4 million for showing up, which is the largest bonus of its kind in the NFL. It’s not quite Mike Conley money, but that’s not a bad deal for showing up.

He’s been one of the few solid pieces of the Jets franchise since he joined in 2006. He’s started in 16 games seven out of his 10 seasons in the NFL, and been a five-time Pro Bowler. So, good for Nick in showing up to camp!

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Urban Meyer talks position battles for the Buckeyes
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Urban Meyer talks position battles for the Buckeyes. Urban Meyer talks position battles for the Buckeyes. Loading. Urban Meyer said only one starter has officially been named with plenty of spots up for grabs as the Buckeyes go into camp next week.


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Dienhart: 10 bold predictions coming out of Big Ten media days
Tom Dienhart, BTN.com Senior Writer via Big Ten Network

Big Ten media days are in our rearview mirror. The last cliché has been uttered. The last photo taken. The last pitcher of water drank. So, what’s left? [ MORE: Best of Day 1 | Best of Day 2 | Big Ten player survey ] How about some bold predictions for the 2016 season? Sure. Let’s go! 1. Michigan will solve its quarterbacking—and then some. Just like last year, the Wolverines have a yawning hole at QB. Last season, Jim Harbaugh and Co., transformed Iowa cast-off Jake Rudock into a Cinderella by making him one of the most effective signal-callers

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Gill on Buckeyes: 'They make me feel like family and a priority'
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Big Ten Player Profile: Get to know Ohio State QB J.T. Barrett
Brent Yarina, BTN.com Senior Editor via Big Ten Network

J.T. Barrett needs no introduction. Big Ten fans know the 2014 Big Ten Quarterback of the Year and national champion quite well. They fear him and his dual-threat ability, in fact.

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Buckeyes to host top 40 prospect this weekend
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Ohio State's 2016 season opens up in just under two months, when the Buckeyes kick off the new campaign on Saturday, September 3, of Labor Day Weekend. While in years past the program has been criticized for having an "easy schedule" that is certainly ...
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