DZ83CK said:

Okpara was drafted #46 and will be in the Wizards organization. I doubt he is going to actually stick in the NBA, but he at least got drafted, so good for him for that. Notable that Holtmann's best recruiting class ended up with 3/4 of the players being drafted (Sensabaugh, Thornton & Okpara).

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buckeyemania11 said:

That seems to be what's going on a lot with Colorado. Kids will go there because they know they will likely get to play right away and then most of them bolt after 1 season. 64 players entered the portal after 2025 and 65 entered the portal after 2024. It does make sense to go get a year of P4 playing time right away especially if they are tossing you a decent bag as well.

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FBS Oversight Committee Proposes Modifications to Practice Calendar, Transfer Portal

The Division I Football Oversight Committee has proposed changes to the sport's offseason calendar, preseason structure and transfer portal window.

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FBS Oversight Committee Proposes Modifications to Practice Calendar, Transfer Portal​

College football’s offseason calendar, preseason structure and transfer portal window could all be in line for changes beginning with the 2027 season, as the Division I Football Oversight Committee continues to advance a series of proposed reforms.

The committee’s latest proposal would significantly reshape how programs manage practice opportunities throughout the year, replacing the traditional spring model with two separate out-of-season practice periods totaling 21 practices. Neither segment could exceed five weeks.

The shift reflects the continued rise of NFL-style organized team activities (OTAs), which have gained support across college football in recent years. Programs are currently permitted 15 spring practices under the existing format.

Preseason preparation would also be shortened under the proposal, with the current 25-day allowance reduced to 21 days. Those practices could be conducted over a 27-day window. An NCAA release noted the adjustment accounts for expanded spring and summer opportunities, stating, “The committee noted that additional practice opportunities would be available during the spring and summer under the new out-of-season activities model, which warranted a four-day reduction.”

Alongside the practice changes, the committee recommended in April shifting the traditional start of the season up one week, to what is currently known as Week 0, ahead of Labor Day weekend.

Roster movement would also be affected under the proposal, as the transfer portal window would be reduced from 15 days to 10. The portal would open on the first business day following Jan. 1 each year. This past cycle’s window ran from Jan. 2 to Jan. 16 after the spring portal period was eliminated.

Beyond practice and roster changes, the committee also continues to explore adjustments to the off-campus recruiting model. That concept would increase the number of staff members permitted to recruit off campus to 17 (including the head coach) and establish a yearly allotment of recruiting days for programs. A formal proposal could be introduced later this summer, with implementation also targeted for 2027.
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Ohio State Has No. 2 Team, No. 1 Offense and No. 7 Defense in EA Sports College Football 27

Ohio State will be the second-best team (90 overall) with the best offense (92) and the seventh-best defense (88) when EA Sports College Football 27 releases in July.

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Ohio State Has No. 2 Team, No. 1 Offense and No. 7 Defense in EA Sports College Football 27​

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Former Ohio State Center, Two-Time All-Big Ten Honoree Bob Maggs Dies at 61​

By Dan Hope on October 27, 2025 at 12:08 pm @dan_hope

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Former Ohio State offensive lineman Bob Maggs has died at the age of 61.
A two-time first-team All-Big Ten selection as the Buckeyes’ starting center in 1985 and 1986, Maggs died unexpectedly last Thursday, according to his obituary.
Maggs is the father of Mason Maggs, a current walk-on quarterback for the Buckeyes.
A Parade All-American from Youngstown’s Cardinal Mooney High School, Maggs helped lead the Buckeyes to a 9-3 season in 1985 and a 10-3 season in 1986.

After his football career, Maggs worked in sales for Mueller Roofing Distributors. Per his obituary, Maggs was known by his loved ones as the “Gentle Giant” – for his kind heart, his warm, happy smile, and his fierce love for his family.
Maggs’ death is one of two tragic losses for the Ohio State football program over the past week as another great Buckeye center, Nick Mangold, died Saturday at 41 years old due to complications from kidney disease.

Former Ohio State Center, Two-Time All-Big Ten Honoree Bob Maggs Dies at 61

Former Ohio State center Bob Maggs, a two-time All-Big Ten honoree and the father of current walk-on quarterback Mason Maggs, died last week at the age of 61.

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