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Marcel Brooks (LB LSU, transfer to ???)

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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
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May 4, 1970, OSU

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.
My story appears in the summer edition along with some of my photos.
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RB Ira Guilford (Official Thread)

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.

they didn’t call Lydell Ross “ lay-down loss” for no reason
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A.C.C. (official thread)

FWIW.......

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

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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/
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The Schumaker Complex

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/
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Nick O'Leary (TE Las Vegas Raiders)

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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Jarren Williams (QB Miami Hurricanes, transfer to Garden City CC)

Former Miami QB Jarren Williams headed to Kansas JUCO

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One former Miami football player will attempt to restart his playing career at a lower level of the sport.

In late January, rumors were swirling that Jarren Williams was looking to leave The U. On Instagram Jan. 23, Williams confirmed his intent to leave the Miami football program by entering the transfer portal.

Late Sunday night, it was confirmed that Williams will transfer to Garden City Community College in Kansas. The quarterback Will Likely spend a season at the JUCO before moving back up to the FBS level.

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Entire article: https://collegefootballtalk.nbcspor...i-football-jarren-williams-transfers-to-juco/
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