Buckeyeskickbuttocks said:

I didn't watch the Sopranos back when it was on, but I remember it being a "thing." Watched the series on HBO Max and finished it this past weekend. Very well written show, in my opinion. While I think Ozark might give it a run for it's money in moments where you go, "Holy fuck, did that just happen?" I was very impressed with the story lines, the acting, the whole thing. As with any series there is going to be "slow parts" I think season three of Sons of Anarchy got accused of that trait as well. Anyway, didn't really bump this to say what I think about this twenty years after the fact.

As posted above, there was a movie made, The Many Saints of Newark," and it is also on HBO Max for those with the app. I watched it directly after I finished the series. So, any one else seen it? Thoughts? Suppose spoliers may be a thing for those who want to see it but have not.

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In the last 20 years I've watched three series from beginning to end, Sopranos, Breaking Bad an Oz. I loved Sopranos and Breaking Bad, Oz left me kind of disturbed but I couldn't look away. I tried to get into Walking Dead and Sons of Anarchy but they just didn't grab me. I guess I should but CYE and Entourage as my other go to shows that I watched though I don't think I finished Entourage. Back in 2009 I believe it was I disconnected my Direct TV, only watched DVDs and streamed some shows online. If I want to watch a game I go out, it's good to be social, sometimes.

I don't know if it will apply in a situation like this, but students can be hit with a bill for the education they received and West Point charges at Ivy levels.

According to the interwebs:

1. Medical Reasons. If you are being medically discharged due to health reasons, then nothing happens. If you complete all four years, you might even be entitled to VA benefits depending on when and how you incurred the injury.
2. Change of heart. No penalty if you make the decision before the beginning of your Junior Year.
3. Academic/Honor/Physical Fitness Deficiencies. The Academy much like the Regular Army sets a standard in which you must be able to pass. There is also a lenient grace period of rehabilitation. If you cannot correct the deficiencies, then you might be expelled. It depends on when you fail to meet the standards. If it is after your Sophomore year after you signed your Army contract, then you may be sent to the Army as a Specialist (E4) to finish out your contract. I’ve also seen cases where those individuals return to the Academy to finish out their time.
4. Family Emergency. West Point is fairly reasonable if you need to take a leave of absence.

Akron is going to the dance.. won the MAC beating #1 and #2 seeds...

AKAK said:

Let's see, what else:

- Get a Deluxe Sub from Leaning Tower Pizza (OK, this one I'm not actually kidding about and if you're like 20 bucks for a sub in Mansfield? Spend the fucking money)

Do this one….

- Don't go to Shelby, Buckeyebri is from there

No apologies here, can’t change that…Go Whippets

- Do some necking at the Springmill Twin Drive In (down the road from Ohio State Mansfield)

can confirm….if the van is a rockin don’t come a knocking

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Lasagna at Poppa Gondolas is a go too in Ontario

Breakfast at Ted and Ali’s cafe in Shelby

A flurry at Paul’s Drive Inn in Shelby

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E.J. LIDDELL ON WHY OHIO STATE LOST FOUR OF FIVE…
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Georgia men's basketball coach Tom Crean fired after four seasons with Bulldogs

Georgia fired men's basketball coach Tom Crean in the wake of a 6-26 season, the school announced Thursday.

Crean's tenure at Georgia ends after four seasons and a 47-75 record, including a 15-58 mark in SEC games. The school owes Crean a $3.2 million buyout, per his contract.

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Jim Harbaugh Is An Indiana Ball Boy



Maybe Crean could return the favor and end up at scUM and be Harbaugh's "ball boy".......

LGHL Reacts: Share your thoughts on Ohio State’s Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament chances
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The Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament kicks off today in Indianapolis, as the No. 12 Northwestern Wildcats will face off against the No. 13 Nebraska Cornhuskers. After flailing down the stretch, the No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes will open their postseason on Thursday at roughly 9 p.m. ET against the winner of today’s matchup between No. 11 Penn State and No. 14 Minnesota.

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Monday through Friday, we’ll be collecting all of the articles, tweets, features, interviews, videos, podcasts, memes, photos, and whatever else we stumble across on the interwebz and putting them in our daily “Why is this News?” article. That way, you’ll have a one-stop shop for all of the most important Buckeye news, jokes, and analysis.

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Ohio State will be without 10 players for spring practice
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Practice Report: New Numbers, New Positions
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Presser Bullets: Ryan Day Says Buckeyes Will Put More on C.J. Stroud’s Plate in 2022, Jim Knowles Says Ohio State’s Defensive Talent is “Impressive to Me”
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Practice Report: Ohio State has new faces, possibilities as spring practice kicks off
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Sights and Sounds: Buckeyes burst back into action at first spring practice
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Doesn’t matter where he lines up, no one’s going to be able to guard him either way.


Seen and heard at Ohio State spring practice: Piecing together the picture in Jim Knowles ‘safety-driven’ defense (paywall)
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Ohio State Receiver Kamryn Babb is Fully Healthy, Expected to Impact Buckeye Offense in 2022
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Stroud, Quarterbacks Leading Charge for Buckeyes in Spring Practices
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Ohio State’s Starting Offensive Line for 2022 Already Coming into Focus, But Depth Remains a Question Mark
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That’ll Play!


What’s up with Ohio State football’s Jordan Hancock, Jakailin Johnson and Jack Sawyer: Spring defense questions
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Ohio State football spring practice defensive notes: What’s up with Kourt Williams, Cade Stover, JT Tuimoloau?
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Column: “Mentor” Perry Eliano could propel Buckeyes recruiting efforts in secondary
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How did former Ohio State players fare at the 2022 NFL Combine?
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E.J. Liddell earns another first-team All-Big Ten nod
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Ohio State’s Malaki Branham named Big Ten Freshman of the Year, Justin Ahrens receives Sportsmanship Award
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Happy International Women’s Day!


Women’s Basketball: Season Not Over for Buckeyes Yet as Momentum Built in Tournament Loss to Indiana
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Chris Holtmann Getting “A Ton of Calls” About Assistant Coaching Vacancy, Says Jake Diebler Will Assume Some of Ryan Pedon’s Responsibilities
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Outside the Shoe and Schott


Wrestling: Olympic Dreams Drive Boykin Beyond Ohio State Wrestling Room
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Men’s Swimming and Diving: Crawford, Fielding Lead the Buckeyes on Day 2 of Zone Championships
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Men’s Golf: Wallin Claims First Title at Colleton River Collegiate
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Men’s Hockey: Preston and Riedell, Senior Class Award Finalists
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Four-star linebacker from Louisiana has "special day" at Ohio State
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The Buckeyes hosted a top priority defender on Tuesday and it looks like things went well.

It was a busy Tuesday for Ohio State, as the football team kicked off spring practice to begin gearing up for the upcoming season. The program also played host to many visitors, including a blue-chip linebacker and another that became the latest in-state prospect to land an offer from the Buckeyes.

OSU visit a "great time" for Curtis


Despite not offering until just two months ago, Ohio State looks to have a priority target at the linebacker position in four-star linebacker Tackett Curtis of Many (LA).

The 6-foot-2, 218-pounder certainly looks to have the attention of defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. The program has already sent the new hired assistant out to Louisiana twice in recent months to check in on the blue-chip defender, and on Tuesday they had the opportunity to impress the Louisiana standout on a visit to campus.


As mentioned above, Curtis described the stop to Ohio State as a "great time." Curtis also mentions that it was a "special day" for him and his family.

While the Buckeyes looked to have jumped into the picture later than others, you have to feel like their recruiting efforts have them very much in the mix for Curtis. Nonetheless, Ohio State will have their work cut out for them if they want to ultimately add Curtis to the fold as Curtis also holds offers from Clemson, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Oregon, Penn State, and many more.

Curtis is currently pegged as the No. 62 overall prospect that the 2023 class has to offer. He also holds the No. 6 spot at both the linebacker position and in the state of Louisiana as a whole.

Reese grabs Buckeye offer


After taking what seemed to be a brief hiatus from a former pipeline school for the Buckeyes, Ohio State has their eyes set on another prospect that suits up for Ted Ginn Sr. on Friday's.

That prospect is none other than 2023 three-star linebacker Arvell Reese of Glenville (OH) as the Buckeyes dropped an offer to the Cleveland native after he and teammate Bryce West, who also has an offer from Ohio State, visited on Tuesday.


Reese is 6-foot-3, 212-pounder that has accumulated a rather impressive offer sheet thus far. Aside from his scholarship opportunity from the Buckeyes, Reese also holds offers from Cincinnati, Indiana, Iowa State, Kentucky, Louisville, Virginia Tech, West Virginia, USC and more.

The latest in-state target for the Buckeyes comes in as the No. 40 highest graded player at the linebacker position. Reese is also knocking on the door of the Top 10 in Ohio as he is slotted at No. 11 in the state as of now.

Quick Hits

• Ohio State welcomed 2023 four-star wide receiver Bryson Rodgers of Wiregrass Ranch (FL) to campus on Tuesday. The 6-foot-2, 170-pounder currently falls just outside of the Top 300 overall in the class and is slotted as a Top 50 pass catcher.
• Another prospect that made a stop in Columbus for the Buckeyes kickoff to spring practice was in-state wide receiver Javien Brownlee of Northmont (OH). 247Sports is the lone recruiting service to grade the Clayton native, and currently pencils him in as a three-star prospect.
• Making his way to Ohio from Connecticut for a mid-week Buckeye visit was 2024 defensive lineman Jerod Smith of The Loomis Chaffee School (CT). Smith, much like Brownlee, is graded exclusively on 247Sports so far, but lands at No. 8 at his position and is inside their early Top 75 players.

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How did former Ohio State players fare at the 2022 NFL Combine?
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Seven Buckeyes entered Lucas Oil for the 2022 scouting combine with a mix of different results.

The 2022 NFL Draft Scouting Combine in Indianapolis Ind. is in the books and the seven former Buckeyes in attendance can now move on to the next step in the process. After a week of non-stop evaluation both physically and mentally, we now have another piece to add to the draft puzzle.

For these players that have spent their collegiate years working to put the best performances possible on film, one week can change how the entire NFL perceives them, so the pressure was on.

The seven Buckeyes in Indianapolis this year were Haskell Garrett, Thayer Munford, Chris Olave, Nicholas Petit-Frere, Jeremy Ruckert, Tyreke Smith, and Garrett Wilson. This group has a mix of draft projections that are all over the map, and every player had a lot to gain by putting on a strong showing.

For the players, the week started with medicals, moved to interviews, and finished with on-field testing. After the six-day event, we are going to take a look at how each player fared.

Chris Olave (Projected 1st Round):


Chris Olave set the internet ablaze Thursday night when he clocked in an unofficial 4.26 second 40-yard dash time. After the NFL released official times, that time was deemed inaccurate, and he was given an official 4.39 seconds, which is still a blazing time.

For Olave, there were questions about whether or not he was a top-end athlete, but with his numbers in Indianapolis, those questions should be put to rest.


The other question regarding Olave was his more slender frame. In Indy, the WR weighed in at 187 pounds, which should answer some of those questions. Given that he is just a tad over 6-feet-tall, those questions about his size should be moved on from.

Olave made a lot of money at the combine and as the new mock drafts are released this week, I expect to see him climb into the middle of the first round.

During the Combine’s press availability, Olave said his brother grew up a fan of the Raiders and he’d love to end up in Las Vegas; so look out at pick No. 22.

Garrett Wilson (Projected 1st Round):


Garrett Wilson was the other part of Ohio State’s dynamic duo of receivers to head to the Combine and has been the WR1 for many outlets in the lead-up to the NFL Draft. Wilson went into the week with little to prove and a lot to show off which started when he clocked in 4.38 40-yard dash time.

This week was all about confirmation for Wilson, but he did in fact want to prove a point to certain doubters. ESPN’s Matt Miller said in a tweet that Wilson lacked elite traits.


After posting an elite 40-yard dash time, Wilson went to Twitter calling out the doubters and proved that he was the elite athlete that anyone with two working eyes and half a brain could have seen on film.

The projected first-round receiver showed even more explosiveness with his jumping numbers with a 10’3” broad jump and a 36” vertical jump. These numbers were not a surprise (perhaps outside of the 40-time), but if there were any unanswered questions about his physical ability, Wilson answered them.

For the former Buckeye receiver, the only other question left to be answered is how early he goes on draft night.

Nicholas Petit-Frere (Projected 2nd-3rd Round):


After quietly being one of the most productive offensive linemen for two seasons at Ohio State, Nicholas Petit-Frere showed that he has the athleticism needed to be an NFL left tackle. The two questions surrounding Petit-Frere were his size and strength. NPF was able to answer one of those two questions by weighing in at 316 lbs. and measuring in at 6-foot-5, with an above-average arm length of 33 5/8”, solidifying that he has ideal size.

Testing-wise, NPF did not bench press and did not participate in the 3-cone drill or 20-yard shuttle. He did clock in at 5.14 seconds in the 40-yard dash, which ranks in the middle of his position group, as was also the case with his 24.5” vertical jump.

Seen as the more athletic of the two Ohio State offensive linemen available in the draft, there are still some questions left about how his game might translate to the NFL. As NPF prepares for Ohio State’s pro-day and the other upcoming stages of the pre-draft process, the interview components very well might prove to be significant in separating himself from similar tackles in the class.

Thayer Munford (Projected 4th-5th Round):


Arguably the Buckeye with the most to prove in the draft process, Thayer Munford went to Indianapolis with his lasting impression being Aidan Hutchinson bull-rushing him in the snow. Coming into the league with a chip on his shoulder shouldn’t be a problem, and his experience should add some value for NFL teams. Being a player who played multiple positions, the interview portion was going to be a significant aspect in this draft process.

When it comes to the physical aspect, Munford certainly looks the part with measurements coming in at 6-foot-6 and 329 pounds. Having the size to play both inside and outside should increase his value as he moves into the next steps of the process.

Where he could have improved was his 40-time, which clocked in at 5.39, which came in at the lower end of his position group. Munford also tested below average in his vertical jump at 22”, which highlights some of the explosiveness issues evaluators have talked about.

For Munford, his pro-day should provide him ample opportunities to improve on those numbers. Unfortunately, Munford left Indy with a lot of the same questions that he came into town with.

Jeremy Ruckert (Projected 2nd-3rd Round)


The former Ohio State tight end did not participate in on-field drills due to an injury sustained in the bowl game. As many of the Buckeye faithful know, the use of tight ends in Ohio State’s offense is inconsistent at best, which is why the NFL was hoping to see how he did in the drills.

Ruck did answer some media questions regarding his usage in the Buckeye offense, saying, “If you play tight end at Ohio State you are doing every single job and you make an impact in every single way.” Ruckert measured in at 6-foot-5 and at 250 pounds, which is the prototypical size for the position.

In a loaded tight end class with no clear-cut front runner, Ruckert could have cemented himself among the top players at the position with a solid weekend and answered those questions with a solid performance. Unfortunately, he was unable to due that thanks to a plantar-fascia injury.

However, Ruckert did participate in the bench press portion of testing. He fared well with a total of 19 reps, out-pacing the current front runner at the position in Greg Dulcich. With a lot to still be answered, Ruckert’s pro-day will be even more important as the draft approaches.

With the TE projecting as one of the more athletic at his position, the strength numbers shown were enough to answer at least some of the questions about his strength, which will be important when it comes to blocking in the run game.

Haskell Garrett (Projected 4th-5th Round):


Had Haskell Garrett entered the draft following the 2020 season, he likely would have been one of the most buzzed-about interior defensive linemen, especially given all of the intangibles that were front and center during that season.

However, after returning for one more campaign at Ohio State, questions popped up after an up-and-down season. The two challenges that Garrett faced in his evaluation were not being consistently strong, and not being an every-down defensive tackle. Garrett is explosive off the snap, and he tested well for his size; running a 5.02 official 40-time and his vertical was solid for the position at 24” especially considering he weighed in at 297 pounds.

From a measurement standpoint, the former Buckeye has the makeup of a typical 3-technique defensive tackle, and his athleticism for the position is above average. The unfortunate aspect for Garrett is that he — and all the other defensive tackles — had to watch Jordan Davis put on an absolute display of athleticism at 340 pounds.

Overall, Garrett should leave Indianapolis happy with his performance as it solidified his mid-round projection and should net him plenty of suitors come draft weekend.

Tyreke Smith (Projected 3rd-4th Round Pick):


The Buckeye defensive end went to the NFL Combine with little noise surrounding him, and few questions being asked about what he brings to the league. An explosive edge-rusher at Ohio State, he never fully put it all together in his four years. Coming to the combine was an opportunity to show that he has a lot to offer NFL teams.

The one question that was being asked as he headed to Indianapolis was just how explosive could he be? As an athlete, I think he answered that question posting a 36” vertical jump and 9’9” broad jump which ranked in the top-10 in both categories. Add in his 4.86 40-yard dash time answered the remaining physical questions.

Smith participated in linebacker drills and drew a lot of excitement from NFL people with how well he was moving. With his weight coming in at 253 pounds, and working out with the linebackers at the combine, he seems to fits the profile of a traditional 3-4 outside linebacker.

Smith’s athleticism brings a ton of value to the table and his combine should solidify him going in round 3. Overall, if he can improve even more on these numbers we can see Smith lock himself into being a day 2 draft selection.


Overall, the seven Buckeyes who traveled to the NFL Scouting Combine all had successful weekends in their own rights. The majority of them tested well and NFL teams were excited for all seven players who attended. Despite not all of them exceeding expectations, all seven solidified their current standing or improved upon it this past weekend.

As these former Buckeyes look to build on this step of their evaluations, their pro days will gain even more importance with the players being the center of attention that day. We will also get to see the performances of some other Buckeyes who were not invited to Indianapolis for the combine, so the next step will be exciting as the draft continues approaching.

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You’re Nuts: What is your favorite mascot from a team likely headed to the NCAA Tournament?
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Your (almost) daily dose of good-natured, Ohio State banter.

Even though we are just under a week until the brackets are revealed, we have a pretty good idea of the majority of the teams that we’ll see in this year’s NCAA Tournament. A fun way to pick your brackets is by basing your choices each matchup on what mascot would win between the two teams. While in the case of a Stanford against Wisconsin matchup the choice may be easy, things might not be so cut and dried when the Kentucky Wildcats play the Memphis Tigers.

Today we’re not going to be asking what mascot would help you win your bracket, but we do want to know which mascot is the best amongst teams likely for this year’s NCAA Tournament. Don’t try and tell us you are going with Benny Beaver from Oregon State since the 3-27 Beavers still technically have a chance to make the NCAA Tournament because they could win the PAC-12 Tournament. We will accept a selecting the Xavier Musketeer since the Big East team from Cincinnati is currently on the bubble.

One mascot that is off limits for this exercise is Brutus Buckeye. We all know that Brutus is automatically the best mascot in the country, so there is no point in allowing him to be picked for our little game today. Also, if you pick the Michigan Wolverine, you are automatically a loser today since skunk bears are definitely not cute or feared.

Today’s question: What is your favorite mascot from a likely headed to the NCAA Tournament?

We’d love to hear your choices. Either respond to us on Twitter at @Landgrant33 or leave your choice in the comments.

Brett’s answer: Purdue Pete


There certainly are some interesting mascots that will likely be involved in this year’s NCAA Tournament. The first one that was interesting to me was San Francisco’s “Don”. Had it turned out that the mascot was just some mafia mob boss, then I wouldn’t have had to look any farther for my choice. Unfortunately, San Francisco’s mascot isn’t going to make you an offer you can’t refuse.

Another option that fell just short is whatever Western Kentucky’s mascot is. It’s like if they took the body of Cookie Monster and gave him the red coloring from Elmo. All I know is that this thing scares the heck out of me. Unfortunately at 19-12 heading into the Conference USA Tournament, the only way the Hilltoppers will be able to bring their garbage can shaped mascot to this year’s Big Dance is by winning their conference tournament.

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All that to say, I’m going with Purdue Pete. Look at that mascot, he’s a physical specimen. He gets points for wielding a sledgehammer, too. My favorite overall mascot in sports in Timber Joey of the Portland Timbers, mainly because he gets to use a chainsaw at Timbers home matches. I’m all for giving mascots props and tools. I just wish there was a way that Brutus Buckeye had a cool item that he could always have with him to add to his lore.

Another reason I love Purdue Pete is because he is downright terrifying but also hilarious. Pete has got those big eyes like he was just working on some rails of a different kind before the game. Add in the giant Jay Leno-esque chin and the hilarity has hit its peak. Then again, Purdue Pete was pretty much standing above Ohio State’s grave laughing at the Buckeyes in 2018 after what the Boilermakers did to Urban Meyer’s team in West Lafayette.

Meredith’s answer: Friar Dom

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If I were a fan of the team not in the Big Ten, the answer to this question would be none other than Brutus Buckeye (no, obviously I’m not biased at all). Brutus is unique and absurd enough (a giant nut?) that it’s impossible to not be entertained by his antics.

But I’m already a fan of Brutus and maybe a little biased, so I’m going to go with Friar Dom of Providence.

Though considered by some to be among the creepiest mascots in the NCAA (false, Big Red of Nebraska is much creepier), Friar Dom, I find, to be one of the more charming human-like mascots — even if he is missing his teeth. It doesn’t hurt that his mascot buddy is a dalmatian (or that the original mascot of Providence was a live dalmatian), nor that they’re trying to bring Taylor Swift into their brand.

However, my own bias might be at play even with Father Dom. I had the good fortune to attend a First Four game in Dayton a few years ago featuring Providence, and couldn’t stop watching at the dancing monk (who, I later learned, was Father Dom). He enthusiastically danced the sprinkler to “When the Saints Go Marching in.” What’s not to love?

Then again, apparently he scares the children. At least he’s iconic

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Buckeyes were victimized by injuries and COVID to an unusual degree. Not surprised at the season result.

The school that turned Marvin Wilson into an UDFA

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One hell of a man.

RIP

Jake said:

St. John is/was a great size for basketball at Ohio State - hell, 10,000 would be even better. Dook is a basketball school and they play in a 9,000 seat arena. The place is packed for every game and it's a great home court advantage.

Bucks draw 10,000 in the Schott and the place looks cavernous and quiet.

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I agree. The Schott is awesome but too big for OSU basketball

Steve19 said:

Exercise does offset some of the posst-COVID-19 Sydrome effects...

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Still the effects for many athletes can be longer term.

https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2021/3...overy-stories-jayson-tatum-mo-bamba-asia-durr

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I'm not an athlete, but I had a bad bout with COVID, two trips to the hospital and blood clots in my lungs. All started Thanksgiving weekend, and I am still struggling to get back on track with lifting weights and just taking long walks. Energy levels are low and I still get winded quick. Appreciate you posting this stuff, make more sense to me now.

buckeyebri said:

Seems like the team is never healthy. Not sure how you can build any consistency when guys are constantly in and out of the lineup.

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Very true. What I don't get is how Young went out with an "illness" at half. Young has more heart than any any player we've had, which leads me to wonder...what the hell is going on? He didn't get sick at halftime. Unless the announcers got that wrong, we've got a locker room issue it seems.

colobuck79 said:

If Illinois left the B1G today, would anybody notice?

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Well, Illibuck wood. But that aside, it's a pretty universal complaint. I think I may have even posted something along the lines of Ohio State joining the ACC to get an easy route to the CFPs ala ND. Penn State fans long for the Big East. Nebraska fans miss the Big 8. I've yet to see a fan base that doesn't bitch about the refereeing at some point in time.

Bestbuck36 said:

Family first. Enough said.

Good luck to him except when we play them.

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AuTX Buckeye said:

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Wonder if Dasan is gonna ask to be released from his letter of intent - note i’m assuming he signed one in Dec

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D'Oh!

Zurp said:

I'll watch your video later.
But is there a chance that they flew south over the Antarctic ice wall where physics of outer space don't work, or maybe they got shot down by the One World Government so they couldn't report on what they saw there.

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I read one conspiracy theory where instead of following the curvature of the Earth, it simply flew in a straight line in to outer space. Must have been a "flat earther" plane.

Hmm. No.

CB by Newberg to the Ohio State, confidence 6 he is FSU insider.