14 years old with all that facial hair???

Steve19 said:

My grandfather had a small rundown farm in Gore, Ohio. I loved the grands, but they did seem to live rather primitively when compared to Columbus. One day, I was about 6 years old and walking toward him when I heard a rattler start its shaker. Grandpa held up both hands to say, stand still. He reached down into the weeds, grabbed the rattler by the tail, and snapped it like a bullwhip, the head coming off in this one movement. He then told us to not touch it if we found it and threw the body away. He went from country hick to Superman in one fell swoop!

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I heard that was possible but hell no.

calibuck said:

In the immortal words of Yogi, 'it ain't over, until it's over'. Again, the question is how much money does it take to overtake the hometown/state advantage? Wonder if tOSU will take a run at this guy, as LJsr might be getting a bit desperate. Also wonder how much pressure Day puts on him to 'keep up' with his other recruiters? Can visualize this year as being the turning point, what with an entire new DL, which will see how well LJsr does with these players. But have learned (?) not to underestimate LJsr, who appears to be the energizer bunny of coaches.

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OSU couldn’t land this kid unless they emptied the entire rest of their NIL war chest for the year. Kids like won’t end up at a school like OSU, because they are looking to get the biggest deal possible, and a school the size of Maryland is not only his hometown school, but has the money from their collective to offer Elee 7 figures along with a ton of incentives that OSU just wouldnt(and frankly doesn’t have to). What Maryland can offer Elee, is like what Ojo is being offered at Tech, and that’s the type of deals that a mid tier school can throw at 1 exact recruit. And on top of that, Elee now wants to play both sides of the ball, in no way would OSU allow that insanity. They just told the reigning Mr. Football in OH who’s a QB for ‘26 to keep rocks because he wanted to play baseball along with football.

DaiMonMoore said:

Lost 3 games a year and tOSU basically faded from any type of national presence. Because he's a mediocre coach.

tOSU has been a national player almost every year since 1993. Thanks to Cooper.

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Ok.

He is playing at Allen, TX high school this season. Possibly the largest high school in the state.

pnuts34 said:

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That is savage and I love it.

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1. Jan. 3, 2003 (National Championship Game): Ohio State 31, Miami 24 (2OT)​

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As great as Ohio State’s last two national title runs were, the Buckeyes’ first national championship game win of the 21st century reigns supreme as Ohio State’s greatest victory of the last 25 years.

Going into the 2003 BCS National Championship Game, Miami had established itself as the powerhouse team in college football. “The U” had won 34 straight games dating back to 2000 and was chasing its second consecutive national title. Ohio State entered the national championship game as an 11.5-point underdog, the largest underdog Ohio State has been in any game since the turn of the century.

Much like the Alabama game 12 years later, the favorite looked like the better team early on. The Hurricanes’ vaunted defense forced punts or turnovers on Ohio State’s first five possessions, including a fake field goal attempt by the Buckeyes. Miami took a first-quarter lead on a 25-yard touchdown pass from Ken Dorsey to Roscoe Parrish.

The first turning point of the game came when Mike Doss intercepted Dorsey and returned the ball to the 17-yard line. Ohio State took advantage of the short field and tied the game on a Craig Krenzel touchdown run. Ohio State’s defense gave the Buckeyes the ball in the red zone again when Kenny Peterson hit Dorsey to force a fumble that Darrion Scott recovered. The Buckeyes capitalized on prime field position again, taking the lead on a Maurice Clarett touchdown run.

Krenzel briefly threw away a chance to take a two-score lead when Sean Taylor picked him off in the end zone, but Clarett made an all-time hustle play by stripping the ball out of Taylor’s hands to give the Buckeyes the ball back at the 28-yard line. Ohio State took a 10-point lead on a 44-yard field goal by Mike Nugent.

Miami made it a three-point game later in the third quarter on a Willis McGahee touchdown run. The Hurricanes’ next drive stalled after McGahee suffered a severe knee injury, and Todd Sievers missed a potential game-tying field goal wide right. Following a 42-yard miss by Nugent, Miami squandered another scoring opportunity when Dustin Fox forced a Parrish fumble that Will Allen recovered. But Miami’s defense forced a Buckeye punt, which Roscoe Parrish returned 50 yards to set up a game-tying 40-yard field goal for Sievers at the end of regulation, sending the national championship game to overtime for the first time ever.

The Hurricanes started the first overtime with the ball and took the lead on a 7-yard touchdown pass from Dorsey to Kellen Winslow II. Miami’s defense subsequently sacked Krenzel to bring up a 4th-and-14, but just like they did at Purdue, Krenzel and Jenkins saved the season again with a 17-yard connection for a first down.

After forcing another fourth down on Ohio State’s subsequent set of downs, Miami initially appeared to win the game when Krenzel’s pass to Chris Gamble went off of Gamble’s hands in the end zone. In one of the most debated calls in college football history, however, Miami’s Glenn Sharpe was called for pass interference. Ohio State received a new set of downs and took advantage, with Krenzel running for a 1-yard touchdown to tie the game.

Having cheated death twice in the first overtime, Ohio State needed only five plays to take the lead in the second overtime, pulling ahead 31-24 on a 5-yard touchdown run by Clarett. Miami converted a pair of first downs on its ensuing possession, including a 4th-and-3 completion from Dorsey to Winslow. Following a pair of penalties against the Buckeyes, Miami had four downs to gain just two yards for a game-tying touchdown.

But after Jarrett Payton gained just one yard on 1st-and-goal, Dorsey’s second-down pass attempt fell incomplete and Quadtrine Hill was stuffed for no gain on 3rd-and-goal. On 4th-and-goal from the 1-yard line, Cie Grant burst through the line to hit Dorsey and force an incomplete pass, securing Ohio State’s first national title in 34 years.

Ohio State became the first-ever 14-0 team in college football history, and it did so by beating a team that hadn’t lost in more than two years. It remains one of the biggest upsets ever in the national championship game, and it firmly reestablished Ohio State as one of college football’s elite programs, a status it’s maintained ever since.

Doing all of that in a down-to-the-wire thriller with an unforgettable ending made the Buckeyes’ 2002 win over Miami the clear choice for Ohio State’s best game of the quarter-century.

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Bestbuck36 said:

If that means we have Tilly at the 3 when Devin sits, I'd love it. That would be a large lineup but we need a couple guys to start being tough on the court. Maybe even a couple red assess.

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Again with the roster as-is, I see Royal taking over the 3. Noel the main guy at the 4, but probably others Royal, Bynum and Tilly there depending on matchups and foul trouble. Ojianwuna and Tilly should basically be a platoon at the 5, with Bynum 3rd string & Ivan as emergency backup. Bynum probably would see most of his minutes at the 4. Tilly shouldn't be playing the 3 at all. I do think at the very least we will have a physically stronger frontcourt, although I must admit my expectations aren't for Tilly to be standing out in that area.

BB73 said:

Doug Donley was also born in Cambridge, yes.

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Glenn was raised in New Concord though.

Was at the Spielman Center today with my 25 yr old daughter. Right off the bat, will say, despite the primary care doc's original concerns, they are now 99% sure NOT-cancer. Biopsy to confirm is already scheduled.

It was an anxiety-making day, especially for my daughter, but I just wanted to say what a great place the Center is and how much I appreciate Chris's part in making it happen. It was comfortable and quiet and everyone was very helpful and friendly and knowledgeable. Lots of Buckeye touches - not overdone, but you know you're at OSU.

They put her at ease, which was a small but important miracle. What a wonderful place to have in Central Ohio.

I like this. He seemed out of place on the Bucks. Some guys are just made for their home team so to speak.

LeBron shouldn't have ever left Cleveland, his legacy would have been legendary.

Single game tix went on sale through Purdue’s site.

Grabbed a couple for my dad and I. Need to continue erasing whatever burial ground bad vibes existed here.

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Better Know a Buckeye: Anthony Rogers’ Do-It-All Playmaking Ability As a Hybrid Running Back Makes Him A Unique Weapon for Ohio State’s Offense​

Immediate Impact​

While Ohio State's running backs might lack experience, with West Virginia transfer CJ Donaldson being the lone one with any major playing time at the college level, the room makes up for it with talent and depth. James Peoples and Donaldson seem to lead the way for Ohio State’s one-two punch at the position this year, while Jackson, Sam Williams-Dixon and West are also candidates for playing time behind them.

With that, Rogers' ability to be a playmaker wherever he is lined up on the field is what differentiates him from the rest of Locklyn's room.

"We felt like, based on what we saw him do this year, he was lined up as a receiver a lot. He was a returner," Day said. "So he kind of gives us a little bit of that hybrid where he can line up a receiver, he can come into the backfield, he can return kicks. Haven't had a ton of those guys. Xavier Johnson was probably the guy who was probably the best comp that way. ... So guys who can do multiple job descriptions, I think their value is going to continue to increase, and I think Turbo is one of those guys.”

While it might be tough for Rogers to see significant snaps at running back in his first season in Columbus, his ability to be a game-changing returner paired with his versatility to play both running back and wide receiver increases the likelihood that Day and Brian Hartline will find a way to get him on the field, even if it is only on special teams early on.

Long-Term Impact​

With Donaldson entering his final year of eligibility, Rogers will have a chance to push for real snaps at running back in 2026. Even if Peoples and Jackson are the one-two punch a season from now, Rogers' skill set will give Ohio State incentive to find a role for him with his ability to line up in multiple spots and create mismatches.

Whether it be in the backfield, in the slot or as a returner, expect Rogers to carve out a role by his second year as a Buckeye and become an impact player in Ohio State’s offense by his third year in Columbus.

calibuck said:

Just a side note here. Getting traded is far better than being released. New spot, new chance to meld with the players there, and mayhaps fill a hole that was there. One of the greatest to ever don the scarlet and gray, Jim Jackson played for more than several teams before he hung up his sneaks. Guess he was labeled a journeyman, not a star. EJ can achieve the same status here, and hopefully find a way to contribute to the Bulls.

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He has been playing in the NBA summer league for the Nuggets. Most recently got ejected on a rare (for summer league) Flagrant 2 foul - hope that doesn't shelve his potential NBA career.

for the next 20-22 years

Bagmen

Buckeneye said:

Keep an eye on the timing chain sensor and vtc actuator once it hits 100k. Those K series motors go forever, but the hondas have some known issues like that.

Once you hear a small rattle on cold start up, get it handled ASAP.

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Rattle at startup still makes my eye twitch after owning a 4.2 NA Audi S4. Timing chain was on the firewall and it requires pulling the engine for that service. Thankfully I enjoyed my car for nearly 15 years before sending off to the next person to have sleepless nights. That car was bullet proof with that one exception.

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Ohio State working hard to recruit top Indiana point guard Jason Gardner Jr.​

Fishers, Ind., point guard Jason Gardner Jr. has cemented his stock as one of the top players in the 2027 class with his play here at the adidas 3SSB Palmetto Road Championship this week.

The 6-2 Gardner is ranked as the nation's No. 25 prospect overall, No. 6 point guard and No. 1 overall in Indiana for 2027, according to 247Sports.com. He already has a wide array of offers, including Ohio State.

His Indiana Elite 16-U team has gone 3-1 here at the adidas 3SSB event and was just knocked out in the quarterfinals with a tough 73-72 loss to Midwest Basketball on Saturday morning. So far this week, Gardner has:

* Struck for 24 points, seven rebounds and five assists in an overtime win over Garner Road. He completed a three-point play and hit a three to open the overtime period to lead his team to the win.

* Busted out for 27 points and hit 11 of 13 field goal attempts in a win over Collective Elite.

* Had 18 points, three rebounds, three assists and hit 6 of 10 shots in a win over Southern Assault.

* Scored 21 points in today's loss to Midwest Basketball.

Over 12 games in adidas play this spring, Gardner is third overall on the 16-U circuit in scoring at 21.3 points per game. He also averages 3.6 points and 3.5 assists and has hit 55 percent of his shots and 31 percent of his threes.

Gardner's offer list includes Indiana, Ohio State, Cincinnati, Creighton, DePaul, Notre Dame, Purdue, Oklahoma State, Texas and UNLV.
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ScriptOhio said:

An interesting account of a game played at this park over 100 years ago:

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thats a pretty cool history nugget