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LGHL Play Like a Girl Podcast: Post-loss therapy session

Play Like a Girl Podcast: Post-loss therapy session
Meredith Hein
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Let’s talk about it. We’ll feel better.

On LGHL’s Play Like a Girl podcast, Megan and Meredith talk everything from Ohio State sports to advocacy for women in sports and all the happenings in between.

Check out the podcast below, and make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts:


Welcome back! In this week’s very sad edition of the Play Like a Girl podcast, Megan and Meredith talk Ohio State’s week two loss to Oregon, including quashing the hate on redshirt freshman quarterback C.J. Stroud, and questioning where Kerry Coombs and the defense stand now.

However, as depressing as the loss may have been, the Buckeyes are not out of the picture just yet. The Big Ten is still wide open — but the conference might present a tougher road than we’d initially thought.

The pair also talk Buckeyes across the NFL, including a spectacular loss from Urban Meyer and the Jacksonville Jaguars, and a much more positive start from Justin Fields.


Contact Megan Husslein
Twitter: @meganhusslein

Contact Meredith Hein
Twitter: @MeredithHein

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LGHL Why is this News? All the articles and tweets Buckeye fans need for September 14, 2021

Why is this News? All the articles and tweets Buckeye fans need for September 14, 2021
Gene Ross
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All the Buckeye news thats fit to re-print.

Look, we get it. Your days are busy and you don’t have time to read all of the stories and tweets from the three dozen websites dedicated to covering Ohio State athletics, or the 237 Buckeye beat writers churning out hot takes and #content on a daily basis. But that’s ok, that’s what your friends at Land-Grant Holy Land are here for.

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.

You’re welcome!

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On the Gridiron


Josh Proctor out for the season with fractured leg
- Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts

What Josh Proctor’s season-ending injury means for Ohio State’s secondary ($$)
- Stephen Means, Cleveland.com

Speaking of Buckeye injuries, this sucks.


An MRI confirmed #Lions CB Jeff Okudah suffered a ruptured Achilles, source said. Season over for last year's No. 3 overall pick, who was coming off a strong camp.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 13, 2021

Buckeye Defense Searching For Identity: ‘We have to do things differently’
- Tony Gerdeman, Buckeye Scoop

Ryan Day says Buckeyes can't overreact to Oregon loss
- Dan Hope, Eleven Warriors

Just some Buckeyes talkin’ shop. (Also, start Justin Fields @ Bears)


Ohio State’s historic passing day was not enough in loss to Oregon
- Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts

Four Buckeyes who impressed in otherwise ugly loss to Oregon
- Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row

Ohio State’s Sept. 25 Game Against Akron Set For 7:30 P.M. Kickoff
- Andrew Lind, Sports Illustrated

Justin Fields scores first NFL touchdown, Terry McLaurin makes sick catch
- Matt Gutridge, Eleven Warriors

This is very cool.


Today, live vicariously through i-dotter Luke Isler. #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/S33b0OkDei

— The Ohio State University Marching Band (@TBDBITL) September 13, 2021
On the Hardwood


Column: Write off Seth Towns at your own risk
- Connor Lemons, LGHL

‘The right way’: Ohio State’s Cedric Russell refuses to take the easy path
- Adam Jardy, BuckeyeXtra

Outside The Shoe and Schott


Ohio State women’s volleyball ranks No. 3 in the nation!


#GoBucks pic.twitter.com/KvoufE4Cc3

— Ohio State Women's Volleyball (@OhioStateWVB) September 13, 2021

OSU field hockey goalie Aaliyah Hernandez named B1G DPOW


Everyone give a for the @bigten Defensive Player of the Week

➡️ https://t.co/I5QWuycLlc#GoBucks pic.twitter.com/hv77ub3rks

— Ohio State Field Hockey (@OhioStateFH) September 13, 2021

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LGHL Basketball Buckeyes hit the recruiting trail

Basketball Buckeyes hit the recruiting trail
Dan Hessler
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Ohio State basketball head coach Chris Holtmann and his coaching staff were active on the recruiting front Monday and will not be slowing down anytime soon.

This weekend was not kind to Buckeye Nation as the Ohio State football team fell to Oregon Saturday for the program’s first (and hopefully, only) loss of the season. While the football team will be focused on fixing the weekend’s mistakes, Chris Holtmann and the Ohio State basketball program are hitting the recruiting trail head-first. In case you missed the Buckeyes making the recruiting headlines Monday, no need to worry as Land-Grant Holy Land has you covered.

Holtmann and Ohio State visit with 2022 three-star PF


Ohio State and the basketball Buckeyes have been incredibly successful in recruiting the 2022 class. Currently, the team sits atop of the 247Sports Team Rankings with four verbal commitments, and they are trying to add at least one more member to that class.

It appears the Buckeyes may have found their desired final piece of the puzzle in three-star power forward Brice Sensabaugh. The Orlando, Florida native is schedule to take an official visit with Ohio State later this week, but Holtmann and Ohio State couldn’t wait that long as the staff traveled to the Sunshine State to visit with him on Monday.


I'm told Chris Holtmann will be in Orlando today to visit with class of 2022 SF Brice Sensabaugh (No. 164 overall) of Lake Highland Prep and his family ahead of his official visit to Ohio State this weekend.

— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) September 13, 2021

Standing at 6-foot-6 and weighing 240-pounds, Sensabuagh projects as either a shooting guard or small forward at the collegiate level. However, as Ohio State already holds three commitments from guards in the class, the Buckeyes will likely be recruiting him as a forward.

Ohio State is rather new to Sensabuagh’s recruitment, as they only offered him in late August. However, they have made their interest apparent as of recent and one would have to think they are making a solid impression.

Sensabuagh does not have any Crystal Ball predictions as of yet, but he has already taken official visits with Georgia Tech and Alabama. Including his upcoming Ohio State visit, he will be left with two remaining official visits if he so chooses. At this point, it appears Ohio State, Alabama and Georgia Tech are the three teams atop of his recruitment. If Ohio State can impress him this weekend, they may be able to separate themselves from the rest of the pack.

Sensabuagh is the No. 164 overall prospect in his recruiting class, and is the No. 41 SF. He is also the No. 24 player from the talent-rich state of Florida.

Basketball Buckeyes schedule more visits


As was already mentioned, Ohio State’s basketball program will be playing host to Sensabuagh later this week. However, the team isn’t stopping there and will soon be meeting with even more recruits. According to Jake Weingarten of stockrisers.com, the short list of these upcoming visits can be found below:

Five-star SF Mackenzie Mgbako


Class: 2023
Hometown: Gladstone, NJ / Gill St. Bernard S School
Size: 6-foot-7, 185-pounds
Offers: Duke, North Carolina, UConn, UCLA, George Washington, LSU, Oklahoma State, Ohio State


Ohio State’s Chris Holtmann and Tony Skinn will also be in for Mgbako on Wednesday, a source told @Stockrisers. https://t.co/lH5kXhpIqS

— Jake (@jakeweingarten) September 13, 2021
Five-star CG Simeon Wilcher


Class: 2023
Hometown: Roselle, NJ / Roselle Catholic
Size: 6-foot-4, 185-pounds
Offers: North Carolina, UConn, DePaul, Georgia Tech, Auburn, Kansas, UCLA, Miami, Oregon, Iowa, Ohio State


Ohio State and UNC will be in tomorrow for five-star junior Simeon Wilcher, a source told @Stockrisers. Hubert Davis is expected to be in for North Carolina.

— Jake (@jakeweingarten) September 13, 2021
CG Damone King


Class: 2024
Hometown: Louisville, KY / Dupont Manual
Size: 6-foot-1
Offers: N/A


Ohio State just will host underrated 2024 prospect Damone King for an unofficial visit on October 30th, he told @Stockrisers. Was at Louisville for an unofficial visit this past Saturday.

— Jake (@jakeweingarten) September 13, 2021
Quick Hits

  • 2022 Penn State quarterback commit Drew Allar admitted that Ohio State has increased their efforts in flipping his commitment, but says he has not changed his mind and is remaining committed to Penn State.

Ohio State has jumped into the mix for four-star Penn State QB commit Drew Allar.

But he says he's not listening to the Buckeyes:

"Nothing has changed and nothing will change for me. I'm locked in.”

More from Allar: https://t.co/ZoF4e5UNtf pic.twitter.com/7GktTKXaqm

— Rivals (@Rivals) September 13, 2021
  • Ohio State also offered a pair of 2023 defensive linemen Monday night. Both Kayden McDonald and Isaiah Neal took to Twitter Monday night to show off their offers.

God is good‼️ After a great conversation with coach @ryandaytime @R2X_Rushmen1 @NickSebasOSU I’m honored to receive a scholarship offer from THE Ohio State University! ⭕#Buckeyes pic.twitter.com/iV1lQlBEDx

— Kaden (@KMac_DT) September 14, 2021

Blessed to have received from the Ohio state University⚪@R2X_Rushmen1 @NickSebasOSU pic.twitter.com/lIwgDYBUjH

— Isaiah Neal (@IsaiahNeal99) September 14, 2021

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LGHL Column: Mapping out the rest of Ohio State’s season following Oregon loss

Column: Mapping out the rest of Ohio State’s season following Oregon loss
meganhusslein
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Putting the loss against the Ducks behind us, let’s take a look at who the Buckeyes have to beat the rest of the year.

Alright, everyone. Have we finished giving everyone around us the silent treatment, done brewing angry tears in our eyes, and finally accepted what happened on Saturday? No? Me neither. However, it is time to move forward and focus on what the rest of the season holds for the Buckeyes. Let’s take a look at the remaining opponents Ohio State needs to beat in order to get back into the CFP conversation.

Ohio State should be very happy with who they have lined up the next few weeks. Tulsa lost their first game of the year to FCS opponent UC Davis. They bounced back in a respectable loss to Oklahoma St., but still— a loss is a loss. Now they are coming to the ‘Shoe against an angry Buckeye team? I would say the home team has the advantage.

Akron should be a blowout, no question. They have lost by 50 and 21 points their last two games. The latter was against Temple, who got demolished by RUTGERS the week before. Enough said. Speaking of the Scarlet Knights, I truly don’t expect a complete blowout. So far, they’ve beaten Ohio University and Syracuse while looking a little sloppy. Greg Schiano has built up this program, but it should still be a fairly easy dub for the Buckeyes, as I’m sure Ohio State won’t let their mistakes slide.

Maryland will be an interesting one, with Taulia Tagovailoa leading the Terps to a 2-0 record so far, with a nice W against West Virginia, and a soul-crushing shutout against Howard. The junior QB has over 600 yards to open the season, and I am curious to see how Ohio State’s defense plans to defend him. Maryland has had some penalty struggles, so it’ll be a good game in a few weeks, with both teams having time to clean up some mistakes. I still got the Bucks pulling ahead, though.

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Week 7 was a highly anticipated matchup against Indiana, but not so much after getting pummeled by Iowa. The Hosiers bounced back against Idaho, but they got Cincinnati on the slate for this weekend. I’ll make my final determination after that game, but I feel like I’ve seen enough— Michael Penix Jr. is having a little bit of a slow start which is hurting their offense. I expect Ohio State to capitalize on this one.

Penn State. Halloween. Home game. I CAN’T WAIT. This is going to be a phenomenal game, and I fully believe that James Franklin will bring a prepared team. The Nittany Lions have beaten Wisconsin in exciting fashion, and Ball State. Nothing too impressive from them so far, but the way they gutted it out against Wisconsin is to be noted. Buckle up.

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Nebraska and Purdue shouldn’t cause worry. The Cornhuskers lost to Illinois, but QB Adrian Martinez is a running threat, which I would hope Ohio State can stop by the time we face them. Purdue has a couple of wins under their belt, but a big game against Notre Dame this Saturday. However, I think these are both average teams that OSU will beat. Michigan St. opened up with a nice win against Northwestern to start the season, and look pretty good. The Spartans’ RB Kenneth Walker III is definitely someone to watch out for, as he exploded for 264 yards in that game. Another good running back against a struggling Ohio State defense— we shall see.

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Last but not least, TTUN. At TTUN. *ichigan routed a struggling Washington team this past weekend as a result of a good RB combo, strong defense, and some trickery on special teams. Harbaugh is getting creative on the hot seat, and he will not go down without a fight in the most critical game of his career at this school. Ohio State can take advantage of *ichigan’s lack of passing on offense, and go off on their own offense. Best game of the year. November 27. LET’S GET HYPED FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON!

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LGHL Ohio State’s defensive line has greatly underperformed

Ohio State’s defensive line has greatly underperformed
Josh Dooley
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The Buckeyes have a laundry list of issues following their loss to Oregon.

You know how people say it’s impossible to choose a favorite child, or even their favorite pizza? You love all your kids, and pizza is always good. Well, choosing our biggest positional disappointment from an Ohio State defense that has woefully underperformed is kind of like the opposite of that. I’m disappointed in the whole thing — there are no favorites. The secondary has been the only pleasant surprise, but I think it’s fair to say that there are glaring weaknesses in that unit as well (cough, a certain safety, cough).

While I am optimistic that the players and coaches can turn it around, I won’t put a guarantee on it. To me, the improvement needs to flow from front to back, so I am singling out the defensive line as my biggest disappointment thus far.

Unlike the linebackers and the defensive backs, we didn’t have many concerns about the big guys up front… initially at least. The Buckeyes return a ton of experience on the line and were supposed to be led by preseason award and All-American candidates such as Zach Harrison and Haskell Garrett. Through two games, those two players have produced one memorable play – the same play – and not much else. As the unit projected to lead this defense, the front four has failed to hold up their end of the deal.

It has only been two games, but the defensive line has fallen well short of expectations. I would argue that they are actually the poorest performing unit — by a mile. The run defense is what jumps out most to me, with regards to their dismal display thus far. Ohio State opponents have rushed for an average of 236 yards per game, on 5.4 yards per carry. The numbers would be even worse had Mo Ibrahim not been injured during the OSU’s opener at Minnesota. Teams are running the ball at-will against the Buckeyes, and opposing running backs have found the endzone six times already.

The run defense (or lack thereof) is a result of multiple failures, but the guys up front are literally the first line of defense. They have gotten no push at the line of scrimmage, and they are being bullied by the opposition. Tommy Togiai is missed, but I did not anticipate his physicality being missed this much. Haskell Garrett and Taron Vincent are talented as hell, and they are physically imposing dudes, but the middle of the line has been stood up far too often. And don’t get me started on the perimeter!

That would have been a poor and dramatic ending, so yes, let me vent on the defensive ends as well. I am still only focusing on the run defense here… Containment, especially against teams that give you option looks and use pulling guards on perimeter runs, is of the utmost importance. Ohio State players and coaches have failed – egregiously – to contain anything. That was on full display against Oregon, as the Ducks got to the outside with ease. The left side was especially vulnerable.

The lack of containment can also be attributed to coaching. Kerry Coombs and Al Washington have failed their players, but Larry Johnson might also deserve some of the blame… or is it simply that his experienced unit has failed to execute?

Against Oregon, the Buckeyes clearly failed to set the edge. If Zach Harrison, Tyreke Smith, and others regularly attacked the mesh point due to coaches’ orders, so be it. However, at some point, you have to catch on to what the other team is doing. Far too often, I saw ends collapsing the middle with their heads down. After a billion read option plays and outside runs, maybe sit home and read the play? Players with multiple years of starting experience need to rely on feel an instinct at some point, and the defensive ends did neither against Oregon… or their instincts were all wrong.

The pass rush as a whole has been abysmal so far in 2021. It was not a whole lot better in 2020, but the Buckeyes did seem to create consistent pressure last season — they just didn’t get home as often as we would have liked. Through two games this year? The pressure is non-existent. Harrison has one strip sack, but he has been a ghost otherwise. He is a preseason award nominee and potential first-round draft pick. Tyreke Smith has been equally unproductive. You don’t expect sacks from the interior, but they need to be able to collapse the pocket. Again, we have seen none of that through two games.

If the linebackers are going to struggle all year, this defensive line needs to make up for their lack of experience. Those linebackers need reps to improve, but what is the excuse up front? They have all the reps you could ask for. They also have uber-recruits sitting on the bench. If the poor performance continues, those guys need to be on the field.

To me, the defensive line is a unit Ohio State should have been able to rely on — similar to the wide receivers. Not to say that the talent level is the same, but Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson are going to be security blankets and lifesavers at some point. The defensive line should help keep this defensive afloat while young guys get experience. So far, they have been bullied. That isn’t coaching. That is nastiness and want-to. The guys up front on defense don’t seem to have a lot of either right now. Here’s hoping they get their swagger back against inferior opponents, because the Buckeyes will need them to turn this thing around.

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Bad Moderation

I've had posts deleted/edited before. You know what I did? Reflected on what I said and why it was deleted and tried to do better.

In hindsight....I really should have started a thread and demanded and explanation. So.....where's my fucking explanation, mods?
Reflecting is for pussies. Bitch up, choose positivity. Nancy.
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QB John Mummey (National Champion, RIP)


I'm thinking that was October 7, 1961 vs UCLA. Final Ohio State 13 - UCLA 3.

OSU Football Program: October 7, 1961
https://kb.osu.edu/handle/1811/79153

1961 Media Guide
https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1961_guide.pdf
Just sayin': There are several other notable players/coaches on the team, i.e. Bo Schemblechler, Gary Moeller, Matt Snell, and Paul Warfield, etc.

Just sayin': If the everyone in the stands wore that much white, it precedes Ped State's 1st whiteout by over 40 years.
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Francis A. "Close the Gates of Mercy" Schmidt (B1G Champion, OSU HOF, CFB HOF, R.I.P.)

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Francis Schmidt
Football Coach (1934-40)
Francis Schmidt was the head coach of the Ohio State football program from 1934 to 1940 and his comments about arch-rival Michigan – “Those fellows put their pants on one leg at a time, the same as everyone else” – led to the tradition of awarding gold pants to players and coaches following wins over the Wolverines.

During his seven seasons with the Buckeyes, Schmidt’s team went 39-16-1 with an offense that was dubbed “razzle dazzle” by the media because of its use of reverses, laterals and passes. His inaugural team in 1934 scored 267 points, second most in school history up to that point. His second team, in 1935, was nearly as good, outscoring opponents 237-57. Those Buckeyes finished 7-1 and won their first Big Ten title in 14 years. The season was punctuated with a 38-0 season-ending win over Michigan, part of a stretch from 1934-37 that saw the Buckeyes outscore the Wolverines 114-0. In 1939, Schmidt led Ohio State to an outright Big Ten championship, the school’s first in 19 years. Schmidt, who also coached basketball and baseball at various stops prior to Ohio State, was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1971.

How in the living fuck was he not inducted until now?????? He is literally the coach that took the program to the level of being a consistent national power. Paul Brown inherited that machine and took it to its first NC. Jesus, he's already been in the CFBHoF for half a god damned century.
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2021 Spring Game

I haven't done torrents in years as my previous provider was a stickler. I just checked and the one I am using now also prohibits them. So no torrents, just DDL links. There are plenty of fast free ones. Some like ZS have size limits, but most sites the limit is 5GB or larger. If the links can't be posted on the site in the future I will either PM them to anyone who wants them or I could set up an e-mail account just to send the links directly.
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MotS&G So You Drafted A Buckeye: Josh Myers

So You Drafted A Buckeye: Josh Myers
Richard Tongohan
via our good friends at Men of the Scarlet and Gray
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The second Buckeye drafted in the second round, Myers was taken 62nd overall and he was drafted by the Packers. After Corey Linsley left for the Chargers, the Packers have replaced him with another Buckeye in Myers. Myers is a tough one and is very durable. We saw the impact of him being lost for a short time and it wasn’t pretty. Being like the rock on the offensive line, he brings experience that could translate instantly in the NFL.

Making calls at the next level would be tough for a rookie who is unfamiliar with the system but Bakhtiari will welcome him in and mentor him along the way. Like in Werner’s situation, he goes into an ideal situation to where he could also contribute right away. He has the tools and the knowledge to succeed but he would need to study the playbook and get stronger. Either way, his potential speaks for itself. He finds himself in an ideal situation that could blossom into a long career.


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MotS&G So You Drafted A Buckeye: Pete Werner

So You Drafted A Buckeye: Pete Werner
Richard Tongohan
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Pete Werner was the first Buckeye defender taken in the second round. Werner was taken 60th overall by the New Orleans Saints joining former Buckeye Marshon Lattimore. Werner, a four star recruit according to 24/7 was an Inside Linebacker prospect that bloomed into a Swiss Army knife on defense. A linebacker with good coverage skills that could also blitz when called upon. Let’s say he’s in good company with him lining up alongside Demario Davis.

Werner is a gamer that will be asked to cover TE’s and if needed receivers. He won’t be asked to start but the current group aside from Davis leaves a lot to be desired. Werner is a sure tackler, but he does try to get that big hit in from time to time but when he makes contact, he shifts momentum fast. He sometimes takes risks on defense as well as bad angles but under the tutelage of Cameron, Davis and Lattimore, he will get right. Either way, he is a competitor and he should be able to secure a decent role on this aging defense.


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