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Bill Rabinowitz of the Columbus Dispatch caught up with some of the Tat 5 and would you believe it, Mike Adams thinks the NCAA is trash.

“It was so stressful,” Adams said. “It was terrible, being young adults and the way they treated us and the (expletive) that they put us through interrogations every day for weeks and weeks via phone or in a room. Treating us like we have literally (committed) some type of felony or crazy crime, (like we’d) just killed someone.

“They’re the judge, jury and executioner. I think it’s bull. I think the NCAA really needs a whole overhaul, top to bottom. I just think it’s an outdated system designed to take advantage of these kids and capitalize off of them every chance they can.”

Adams, among others, also expressed support for a relaxing of NCAA rules that would finally permit college athletes to profit from their own name, image and likeness, offering that he could've made upwards of $5,000 a week and someone like Pryor could've raked in millions.

As they say, timing is everything.

MegaWoody said:

...And now that the ACC is reconfigured, Miami and Florida State are going to suffer the same in-league difficulties that tOSU and scUM do. They won't be able to pad their schedule with weak Big East teams and compile big winning percentages. The days of going undefeated into the BCS are over for those guys. They can count on a lot of seasons with 1 or 2 losses purely attributable to the tougher competition they must play in their new league.

Welcome to our world, Coach Coker.

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BayBuck said:

FSU-Miami

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That first post definitely aged well. Those two have not been the same.

BB73 said:

NFL Hall-of-Famer Sammy Baugh, who still holds the NFL single season punting average record at 51.4, and is third in career net punting average, says hello.

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And Slingin’ Sammy was a heck of a passer too.

On his first day of practice with the Redskins his position coach explained to him that timing had to be faster in the nfl than what he was used to.

Coach: “When that split end turns around on that button-hook, that pass has to hit him right in the eye. Any questions?”

Baugh: “Just one“

Coach: “Did something I say confuse you son, or were you just not listening?“

Baugh: “Which eye”

OSU_Buckguy said:

when i watched the unveiling of our 4 on sunday, i was reminded of watching the unveiling of the brackets for the 2011 tournament. kentucky as our 4 was the shaft of all shafts. freakin' kentucky was as hot as any team in the nation coming into the tournament. 5 of their 6 conference losses were by a combined 10 points after regulation. before the brackets were announced, uk was one of a few teams i absolutely did not want to see before the final four. of course they gave us uk in the sweet sixteen. of course. and of course they gave us gonzaga this year.

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OSU_Buckguy said:

oh, no doubt about that. kentucky was a 4-seed despite entering the tournament as the ap #11 team. we got by far the most difficult 4-seed despite deserving the worst 4-seed since we were the overall #1 team.

also...

north carolina, syracuse, and kentucky were the 2/3/4-seeds in our region.

north carolina, syracuse, and kentucky entered the following season in the preseason ap top 5.

north carolina, syracuse, and kentucky were 1-seeds in the following season's tournament.

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BB was just a perfect fit at the perfect time for OSU with a defensive line that was loaded with a ton of superstars.

With his high motor, high IQ, and his combo of low-center of gravity and quick get-off, he developed into an experienced veteran and a menace to opposing defenses....which also freed up some of those superstars to make more plays. Perfect fit for OSU but not a lot of NFL GM's knocking down doors for guys with his body-type.

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PORTAL ENTRY OF NOTE

Ohio State has mined the transfer portal better than any other school with major additions like Jonah Jackson, Justin Fields, and most recently Trey Sermon. If Ryan Day or any other program is looking for a former five-star with the ability to play a few different positions and get to the quarterback, then things just got a bit juicier in the portal.

A friend of mine who lives in the Dallas area and roots for the Aggies actually reached out last week and suggested that a prominent LSU player was on the verge of transferring to TCU or Baylor. I didn't do any digging at the time because it didn't involve Ohio State, but on Friday it was announced that 2019 signee Marcel Brooks had entered the transfer portal.

A pass-rushing specialist, Brooks was rated as the No. 32 player in the country and was expected to step into a much larger role as a sophomore in Baton Rouge. TCU, Baylor, and potentially Oklahoma look like the frontrunners at the moment as he's likely to stay close to his home state of Texas.

Interestingly enough, Michael Thomas actually tweeted at Brooks just yesterday suggesting there's a spot for him at Ohio State (though he quickly deleted it). Al Washington's linebacker room will be losing a lot after the upcoming season, but three talented juniors are waiting in the wings to take over in 2021.

Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/coll...wa-decommit-is-back-on-board-for-kirk-ferentz

Pretty solid squad. If I'm the GM of that team, I'd probably only be looking to improve depth at OT and LB.

BB73 said:

There's a Letter to the Editor about May 4th, 1970 in this month's Summer Edition of the Ohio State Alumni Magazine. A perceptive take on the events of that day can be found on pages 8 through 10, courtesy of @cincibuck.

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My story appears in the summer edition along with some of my photos.

Thump said:

Didn’t inherit Uncle Mike’s girth I see.

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probably doesn't have experience inheriting his uncle's girth like you do.

5 star or not, PSU is loaded at RB.

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legally-challenged Auburn football player

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legally-challenged.....

Buckeyeskickbuttocks said:

I would've won if I had played more.

Thanks for bringing this back BB73!

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This is false

LordJeffBuck said:

How bad was Ohio State's rushing attack in 2003 after MoC left?

Defensive back Ira Guilford had 28 carries for 64 yards (2.3 average). He was 4th in carries behind Lydell Ross (193); Craig Krenzel (109); and Maurice Hall (97).

2.3 yards per carry is pretty bad. But the entire team averaged only 3.3 yards per carry that year. No, that's not a typo: 3.3 yard per carry.

Against Iowa, the Buckeyes ran the ball 42 times for 56 yards (1.3 ypc). The Buckeyes won that game 19-10 thanks to a punt return TD, and blocked punt TD, a FG, and a safety.

Amazing that Ohio State went 11-2 that season with a BCS bowl victory.

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they didn’t call Lydell Ross “ lay-down loss” for no reason

kujirakira said:

.. and now it's reportedly approved.

The NCAA is remarkably consistent at fucking it up.
Whatever it is, they will fuck it up.
Cover up raping kids for decades? OK.
Put 3500 students through fake classes for 18 years? OK.

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It's an organization. That's what organizations do.

This guy film reeks more of past Alabama tackles like Andre smith and cam Robinson. He’s no jedrick wills and hopefully we’ll see jack sawyer embarrass him in the playoffs

Entire Grand Canyon basketball team in quarantine after several positive COVID-19 tests

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FWIW.......

ACC commissioner John Swofford will retire in June 2021 after 24 years leading conference



The ACC announced Thursday that commissioner John Swofford, who took charge of the conference in 1997, will retire in June 2021. Swofford, 71, will have spent 24 years leading one of the top leagues in college athletics.
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Swofford's successor has not been named, and he will remain in his role and assist in the transition to the new conference commissioner.

Entire article: https://www.cbssports.com/college-f...-june-2021-after-24-years-leading-conference/

Ohio State Named 2020 NACDA & USG Sustainability Award Winner

The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and USG Corporation (NYSE: USG) have announced The Ohio State University (OSU) as the winner of the sixth annual USG NACDA Sustainability Award. Ohio State received the award for its work on The Schumaker Complex.

Pending fall competition schedules, the Sustainability Award will be presented to Ohio State at an on-campus event later this year.

“We’re honored to receive this award, as it is a great testament to the hard work of many in our department,” said Gene Smith, Senior Vice President and Wolfe Foundation Endowed Athletics Director at Ohio State. “The process of creating and maintaining sustainability processes for The Schumaker Complex, Covelli Center and Jennings Wrestling Facility were truly a team effort. We also know that moving forward, continuing to find ways to keep the facilities on the forefront of sustainability will be critically important.”

As the winner, Ohio State will receive $40,000 in USG product. The Sustainability Award was designed to recognize NACDA member institutions across all divisions, honoring athletics directors and their universities for incorporating sustainable practices and materials into their athletics facilities. A six-person committee consisting of athletics directors across the country and representatives from USG and NACDA aided in selecting Ohio State as this year’s award winner.

“We are extremely excited to award the sixth annual USG NACDA Sustainability Award to The Ohio State University. The Schumaker Complex, Covelli Center and Jennings Wrestling Facility are a representation of the cutting edge sustainability practices being adopted across the entire OSU campus,” said USG Senior Manager, Corporate Accounts Joshua Powell. “USG is immensely proud to support the sustainability efforts of colleges and universities around the country and we look forward to continuing our engagement in supporting their sustainable practices and goals.”

“Ohio State has produced some of the most impressive facilities in college athletics, and for The Schumaker Complex to have as positive an impact from a sustainability standpoint as a student-athlete experience standpoint is an accomplishment worth recognizing,” said NACDA Chief Executive Officer Bob Vecchione. “NACDA is proud to continue its partnership with USG to highlight the new standard of sustainability in our industry.”

Entire article: https://theozone.net/2020/06/ohio-state-named-2020-nacda-usg-sustainability-award-winner/

So the kid goes to a school in the state up north, his high school already has winged helmets, and he doesnt pick scum? Bahahahahha

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Raiders' Nick O'Leary reveals he underwent two heart procedures last month, plans to play in 2021

O'Leary will miss this season after suffering a heart attack

In late May, the Las Vegas Raiders placed tight end Nick O'Leary on the Reserve/NFI list. At the time, many thought he was hanging up the cleats for good, but O'Leary revealed on Monday that he was dealing with a serious heart issue that put his career in jeopardy. According to the Palm Beach Post, O'Leary had surgery to clear 100 percent blockage to the heart last month, but is expected to make a full recovery and is hoping he can resume his football career next season. O'Leary underwent an angioplasty on May 19 -- one of two procedures he had to correct this issue.

"I feel good," O'Leary said. "I feel better than I did before. I've got to be on blood thinners for six months to a year. That's really the only reason now why I can't play football. If I (got cut), they said that would be the biggest problem, wouldn't be able to stop the bleeding."

O'Leary was working out when he felt a sharp pain in his left arm that moved to his chest, and it was a pain that came back again while he was playing pickleball with his brother.

"I said sarcastically to my brother there's something wrong with my heart, I don't know what it is," O'Leary said. "I happened to go to the hospital, and they told me it was a heart attack."

Entire article: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/...-procedures-last-month-plans-to-play-in-2021/

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Yikes!