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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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......

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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)

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Women's Cross Country/Track & Field, 2012-15
Katie Borchers rewrote the track & field and cross country record books during her time at Ohio State.
Borchers is the only two-time cross country All-American in school history. She was an individual qualifier for the 2013 NCAA Championships and finished 40th. In 2014, Borchers led the Buckeyes to the program's second team appearance in the NCAA Championships and finished 34th individually. She was twice selected as an All-Great Lakes Region honoree.

In track and field, Borchers earned a spot on the All-Big Ten First Team in 2013 and All-Big Ten Second Team in 2014. Upon graduation, she held seven records (indoor 800m, indoor 1000m, mile, outdoor 800m, outdoor 1500m, sprint medley relay and distance medley relay). She is a three-time Big Ten Champion in the 800m (2014 outdoor, 2015 indoor, 2015 outdoor).

The 2015 Big Ten Medal of Honor winner also excelled in the classroom and was a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar and a three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree.

Login to view embedded media Oyesade Olatoye
Women's Track & Field, 2015-21
Oyesade Olatoye raised the standard for Ohio State throwers. The 2019 NCAA Weight Throw Champion tallied nine NCAA First Team All-America accolades and won seven Big Ten Championships during her time in the Scarlet & Gray. In 2019, she was named USTFCCCA Great Lakes Field Athlete of the Year and Ohio State Female Athlete of the Year. Olatoye also carved out a spot on the Bowerman watch list in 2019. She was selected as the Big Ten honoree for 2021 NCAA Woman of the Year and was a 2021 NCAA Today's Top 10 nominee.

As she wrapped up her collegiate career, Olatoye held four program records – indoor shot put (58'8"), weight throw (80'3"), outdoor shot put (58'8") and hammer throw (229'3"). She still holds the program records for the weight throw and hammer throw and ranks in the top five in program history in the discus throw (185'11").

Olatoye excelled in the classroom as a six-time Ohio State Scholar Athlete, five-time Academic All-Big Ten selection and five-time Big Ten Distinguished Scholar. She received postgraduate scholarships from Wayne Duke, NCAA and Varsity O.

After competing for the United States in the 2016 IAAF World U20 Championships, she began representing Nigeria in 2019. Since then, Olatoye has secured six global medals and consistently ranks among the top hammer throw athletes worldwide. She is a 2024 Paris Olympian and currently holds a top 35 world ranking in hammer throw. Alongside her athletic pursuits, Olatoye is committed to becoming a physician, continuing her academic and professional journey.

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Women's Track & Field, 1983
Diane Dixon was a trailblazer for the Ohio State women's track & field program, setting the standards for excellence in 1983. She captured the 1983 NCAA Outdoor 440y Championship after winning the Big Ten 300m indoor championship earlier that same year. Dixon holds the program records in each of those events and also ran a leg on the Ohio State record 4x400y relay squad. She continues to hold the Jesse Owens Classic and Ohio Stadium records in the 200m and 400m.

Following her time at Ohio State, Dixon went on to earn a silver medal in the 4x400m relay and compete in the 400m at the 1988 Olympics. She served as an alternate for the 1984 Olympics.

Login to view embedded media Chris Sanders
Men's Track & Field/Football, 1992-94
Chris Sanders was a dual-sport athlete at Ohio State, excelling at football and as a member of the track & field team. He earned Ohio State Male Athlete of the Year honors, across all sports, in 1994.

As a member of the football team, Sanders was a three-year starter at wide receiver, totaling 71 career receptions for 1,120 total yards and helped lead the Buckeyes to a Big Ten title in 1993. As a senior in 1994, he had 35 receptions for 533 yards and a team-leading eight touchdown receptions.

In track & field, Sanders was one of the best long jumpers – and athletes – the program has ever seen. The three-time First Team All-Big Ten selection earned a spot on the USTFCCCA All-America First Team on 10 occasions in four different events (long jump, 200m, 4x100m relay, 4x400m relay). Sanders captured six Big Ten Championships – 1992 indoor long jump, 1992 outdoor long jump and 4x100m relay, 1993 outdoor 4x100m relay, 1994 outdoor 200m and 4x100m relay. He ran a leg on the winning 4x100m relay at the 1993 Big Ten Championships that set an outdoor championship record (39.33). Sanders held the program record for the indoor long jump (26'9.75") for 34 years, a record that was just broken this season. He also ranks fourth in the outdoor long jump (26'7").