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Who knew Ohio State is running a trivia contest?

Best Buckeyes from each county in Ohio that played at Ohio State

Ohio's Best Buckeyes By County: Western and Northwest Ohio​

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Former Ohio State long snapper Bradley Robinson earned his fourth degree (!) from the university last weekend, officially becoming a doctor with a specialty in kinesiology and exercise science.

Robinson played at Ohio State for six seasons from 2017-22, earning Academic All-Big Ten honors in all six years and winning the Rose Bowl Game Scholar-Athlete award in 2021. During his time as a Buckeye, he earned two bachelor’s degrees in human nutrition science and human development and family studies in 2021, followed by a master’s degree in exercise physiology in 2022.

9 years at The Ohio State University, 4 rings, 4 degrees, pretty good numbers if you ask me....

Robinson deserves plenty of praise for his accomplishments, but especially when you consider where he’s from: Troy, Michigan. He may be the only person on the planet — maybe ever? — to call the state up north home while holding four degrees from Ohio State.

Regardless, well done, Dr. Robinson. Well done.

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ESPN: Indeed, the deal Miami gave five-star freshman Jackson Cantwell that reportedly approaches $2 million per year was another signal that the million-dollar standard is likely here to stay for highly recruited tackle prospects, regardless of how prepared they are to be day one starters.

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Unfortunately they have to be game to be part of the game. There seems to be a difference between a 5 star and anything less than 5 star tackle.

It must be something special for his Dad to see this playing out.

BigWoof31 said:

Power Rank the wins in terms of difficulty for two championship level Ohio State teams (as it relates to playoffs):

2014 B1G Title against UW (effectively a playoff game)
2014 Sugar Bowl vs. Bama
2014 Title Game vs. Oregon
2024 vs. Tennessee (home)
2024 vs. Oregon (Rose)
2024 vs. Texas (Cotton)
2024 vs. ND (Title)

How accurate is this ranking. (Most difficult to easiest):

1). 2014 Sugar Bowl vs. Bama
2). 2024 vs. ND (Title)
3). 2024 vs. Texas (Cotton)
4). 2014 Title Game vs. Oregon
5). 2024 vs. Oregon (Rose)
6). 2024 vs. Tennessee (home)
7). 2014 B1G Title against UW (effectively a playoff game)

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Trying to not be a homer:
1) 2024 Texas -they were a bad match up for the 2024 OSU team and could have easily won that game. The big plays and breaks went OSU's way
2) 2014 Bama-incredibly mediocre QB handicapped a great Bama team. All time RB that just didn't get the ball enough (Thanks Lane!) and they didn't take us seriously.
3) 2024 Oregon; That team was good, they just ran into a buzzsaw and were not a great match up (for them).
4) 2014 Wisky- they had the type of team that could beat OSU all year. OSU run D played at a previously unseen level and UW had no idea what Cardale Jones could do (not really their fault)
5-6-7 in any order 2014 Oregon, 2024 ND and 2024 UT were all physically over matched. Unforced OSU turnovers and or taking the foot off the gas made moments of those games appear closer than they were. Put a gun to my head the most physically outclassed opponent of them all was 2014 Oregon.

dozenmonkeyz said:

Just picked up a new '26 Honda Pilot Elite trim and had a hard time finding it available in the color and interior I wanted. Heard similar things about limited production, dealer allotments, etc. Took a few weeks and ultimately found one just under an hour away. But, had to pay full sticker plus cost for a hitch and crossbars I had the dealer add. I wanted to consider the Grand Highlander and the Lexus TX but the lack of availability was frustrating and I couldn't get comfortable with a turbo 4-cylinder in that size vehicle. Hybrid was a bit more enticing but the mileage didn't seem to cover the premium cost. After a week of driving I'm really pleased with the selection.

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Almost identical situation I was in 2 years ago.. bought the 2025 Pilot Black Edition... paid full sticker.. There was no bartering on any of the comparables from Toyota, Lexis, etc... Hell, couldn't even find vehicles to test drive including the Pilot. Was told at numerous dealerships, if we ordered they had no idea when it would come and not sure it'd be exactly what we ordered. They had to take whatever came. Just happened to be there when the smoke colored Black Edition came in.. Was told, it'll be gone by tomorrow. Gotta admit, great car.. every bell and whistle I ever knew of and then some.

Hell yeah

You never know. Kinda like the baseball player that gets a $30 million contract, and never hits above a buck fifty. Remember him, he was going to be all that and a bag of chips. Also remember, tOSU got the #1 offensive and defensive players, and neither finished school (nor declared for NFL). A bunch of kids injured out, Mike Dandrea for one, forget many others. Believe there was an offensive player from Cinci, and a defensive player from Kentucky that never made it. Probably better memoried (is a word?) can do better than I can remember. But on the flip side, would bet vcash that there are more 3*s that drafted in first round, than 5*s that crashed and burned on the Buckeye roster. Hope it continues so.

Thump said:

Josh Pate: Tony Petitti has 'fundamental lack of coherence' about what makes college football great

College football analyst Josh Pate says Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti has "a fundamental lack of coherence" about the sport's fans.

awfulannouncing.com

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The time for sportswriters/personalities/podcast jack-offs to notice the regular season might get watered down as a result of any type of expanded playoffs was over a decade ago.

morons

Teddy Bridgewater on retirement from NFL: 'This time it's official'​

Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater said this time his decision to retire is going to stick.

Bridgewater announced that he is retiring from the NFL for the second time Monday, a day after the Detroit Lions placed him on the reserve/retired list.

"This time it's official," he wrote in an Instagram post.

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Before he returned to the NFL in 2024, Bridgewater took the job as the coach of his prep alma mater, Miami Northwestern Senior High School, and led the team led to a Class 3A state championship. However, he was suspended from the job for allegedly providing impermissible benefits to his players. Bridgewater posted on Facebook that he paid for Uber rides, meals and recovery services for his players during the 2024 season and self-reported his activity to the school.

His suspension and public backlash to it ultimately led to a new law in Florida. Earlier this year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the "Teddy Bridgewater Act" into law, allowing high school coaches in the state to use their own money to help their players with expenses such as food, transportation, physical therapy and rehabilitation services.

What Brenton Jones’ role looks like in 2026​

Jones is not a player the Buckeyes are going to rely on to make a defensive impact on game day in 2026. Unless a lot of things go wrong in front of him on the depth chart, his snaps will come exclusively on special teams. Ohio State has plenty of talent at safety and across the secondary, with returners and newcomers competing for playing time ahead of him.

That said, it’s still a nice nod for Jones to earn recognition on Feldman’s list. Making the Freaks List as a walk-on is unique. The 2026 season is right around the corner, and the Buckeyes have as high of expectations as ever. Having walk-ons who show up on national athletic lists is just another reminder of the talent Ohio State has top to bottom heading into the 2026 season.

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The second Buckeye who made the list might also surprise you: Walk-on defensive back Brenten “Inky” Jones, who’s ranked 29th. Feldman wrote that Smith and former Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles, who was ranked 10th on last year’s list, both stumped for Jones to be on the list – and his workout numbers this offseason backed that up. At 6-foot-2 and 216 pounds, Jones was clocked at 23.52 miles per hour with a 1.47-second 10-yard split this offseason, while he also broad jumped 11 feet, bench pressed 385 pounds and squatted 555.

While Jones has yet to see any defensive playing time in his Ohio State career, he’s played 150 snaps on special teams over the last three years and could be in line for a bigger role in that phase of the game as a fifth-year senior. He also ran with the second-team defense at cornerback in the first week of preseason camp, though he’s unlikely to be higher than fifth or sixth on the CB depth chart.

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Just sayin': A tall CB with athleticism, strength, and speed. Recognized by a couple GREAT Ohio State players as a "freak". I have to really wonder what is holding him back......

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305Buck 1 hour ago
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Visiting for The Game.

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305Buck 3 Aug 2026, 3:46 pm
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Top 50 recruit in 2028 added for The Game.

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305Buck 3 Aug 2026, 4:13 pm
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Visiting for the Oregon game.

Maybe so, but what's his arm length?

To me, doesn't look like he's carrying 290. If so, that would put the coach at around 325 or so.

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305Buck 18 hours ago
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Visiting for the Oregon game.

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Just sayin': He had a great run at Ohio State, played 11 seasons in the NFL, and made over $25M in just his NFL contracts.


However, what I mostly remember mostly about him is his mother. His mother Anne Apple led an advocacy effort in January 2015 helping parents of Ohio State players secure travel stipends from the College Football Playoff to attend the national championship game.

Background on the Travel Stipend Fight

• • High Costs: Families spent thousands of dollars out of pocket to travel and watch the team play deep into the postseason.
  • The Push: Annie Apple and other football parents spoke out publicly and pressured organizers regarding the financial burden.
  • The Result: The College Football Playoff and NCAA eventually provided a travel stipend (around $1,250 per parent) to help families offset travel and lodging expenses.

Needless to say, that was years before the start of NIL......

ScriptOhio said:

New Hall of Fame inductee Drew Brees reacts to his bust with former New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton looking on.

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It looks like Ben Roethlisberger with a rug.

New Hall of Famer Roger Craig reveals dementia diagnosis​

New Hall of Famer Roger Craig revealed during his taped acceptance speech Saturday that he has been diagnosed with vascular dementia.

Craig, 66, said his doctors believe his condition came, in part, from concussions he sustained during his 11-year career as a running back. In his speech, Craig explained that "the changes were gradual" and were initially "dismissed as normal aging."

"Over time, my family noticed it too and ultimately led us to seek answers from my doctor," Craig said. "Two things can be true: Football gave me opportunities beyond anything I could imagine. It helped shape the man I became. At the same time, we know more today about brain health than when I played, and I hope sharing my story encourages people to pay attention to their health and seek help when something doesn't feel right."
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Swann’s way?

(For any Proust fans out there)