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Emerging tight end prospect visits Ohio State - 247Sports
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Emerging tight end prospect visits Ohio State
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Barton, 33, played for the Buckeyes from 2004-07 and was awarded All-America honors as a senior. The former team captain was the first player to start and win four Michigan games for the Buckeyes and later played three seasons in the NFL after being ...


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Former Buckeyes teaming up again to chase $2 million prize in The Basketball Tournament
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On Wednesday, Columbus will learn which teams it will host when The Basketball Tournament comes to town this summer. As participants were being finalized and voting was ongoing, TBT creator and CEO Jon Mugar told The Dispatch last week to expect a ...


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Ohio State makes the cut for top 2020 guard
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Could the Buckeyes pull one of the best players in the country out of Michigan?

The hardest thing to do for college football teams in recruiting is to pull top players out of hostile territory. Stealing top talent from rivals is key to building a championship contending program. Right now, in the battle between Ohio State and Michigan, the Buckeyes are doing that far more consistently, and a tweet from 2020 Oak Park, Mich., guard Justin Rogers confirmed that.


One of the silliest things we do in the recruiting industry is freak out about lists like this, especially because Rogers is so far out from actually signing. However, this list has something very important in it. Despite once listing the Wolverines in a top three, neither Michigan nor Michigan State is listed in Rogers’ top 13.

That means that Rogers has been serious when he’s said that he has no issue with leaving his home state. We’ve seen it with players like Damon Webb and Mike Weber before, among others, but Ohio State really is gaining traction in Michigan. That’s a huge deal. Top talent, at a position of need for Michigan, spurning the Wolverines for Ohio State really shows where this rivalry is right now.

Obviously we’re still very far out from this recruitment being complete. However, after quite a few visits, including one earlier this week, it’s safe to say that the Buckeyes lead for Rogers. Now, we just have to see if they can hold on, and secure his commitment.

Quarterback woes?


We talked last week about the weakness at quarterback for the 2019 class, and how that may hurt Ohio State. In case you needed some more proof, SBNation’s always excellent Bud Elliott dropped this piece yesterday, about the sheer lack of talent at quarterback in this class.

This is extremely important to Ohio State, mainly because they’re seriously lacking in depth at the quarterback position. Dwayne Haskins, Tate Martell and Matthew Baldwin are the three quarterbacks on scholarship on the roster right now. If Haskins is to go pro after this season, or Martell transfers, Ohio State would have just two quarterbacks for 2019.

Usually, that could be fixed by simply bringing in a freshman quarterback. That may not be the best option for the Buckeyes this year though. If they miss on Grant Gunnell, a player like Graham Mertz might become an option, but he seems to be firmly committed to Wisconsin.

After Mertz, the options are pretty bleak. Michigan State’s Dwan Mathis is an option, but anyone outside of those three is either not a realistic option, or not talented enough to play at Ohio State. There’s no real reason to waste a scholarship on a quarterback that will never play just for the sake of depth, especially because Ohio State seems likely to take two quarterbacks in 2020.

With a historically bad quarterback class, if Dwayne Haskins leaves after 2018, could the Buckeyes look for a graduate transfer to bridge the gap, especially if neither Tate Martell or Matt Baldwin are ready? Right now, it seems like the best option.

Quick Hits

• Ohio State wide receiver commit Garrett Wilson is the cover athlete for Dave Campbell’s Texas Football preview magazine.

• Monroe College, a New York JUCO, cornerback Alex Badine Jr. accepted a preferred walk-on offer at Ohio State.

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Flavored Nation will feature flavors of the buckeye state
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Tasked with putting an innovative twist on an Ohio staple, chef Avishar Barua plans to give buckeyes a facelift. "Peanut butter and chocolate are a perfect combination," said Barua, executive chef at Service Bar in the Short North area. "How do you ...


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Sheffield talks interest in Buckeyes, official visits - 247Sports
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Sheffield talks interest in Buckeyes, official visits
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Barton, 33, played for the Buckeyes from 2004-07 and was awarded All-America honors as a senior. The former team captain was the first player to start and win four Michigan games for the Buckeyes and later played three seasons in the NFL after being ...


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Hue Jackson adopting an Urban Meyer tradition for the Browns - 247Sports
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Hue Jackson adopting an Urban Meyer tradition for the Browns
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Since he has been with the Buckeyes, the tradition has caught on even more. Meyer has always made a presentation of announcing in front of the whole team when a player loses his black stripe. That way the whole team knows it and it motivates those who ...

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Former Ohio State head coach Thad Matta at peace after basketball
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While he still hasn’t officially retired, Matta seems to be at peace with how his time in Columbus ended.

“Probably haven’t felt like this in 10 years. I found out stress is real. It’s a legit disease. In retirement you sleep until you’re tired of sleeping, then you go about and start your day. It’s being able to sleep in the night, you wake up in a good mood. I hadn’t woke up in a good mood in like 18 years. That’s what coaching is. You can’t be happy.”

- Thad Matta via Bill Landis, Cleveland.com


When Ohio State basketball decided to part ways with Thad Matta before last season and hired Chris Holtmann, there were some questions as to what Matta would do after being in Columbus for so long. The answer ended up being a lot simpler than some may have thought.

It seems like Matta is out living his best life for where he is now. He’s renovating a house in Indianapolis and spending time with his family, including his daughter, who attends Butler University. It wasn’t that long ago that Matta was interviewing for head coaching jobs at other schools including Pittsburgh and Georgia. He was even rumored to be offered the job at Georgia but ultimately turned it down.

Now, Matta has become an interesting outlet for a lot of college basketball coaches that still deal with the stress that Matta has left behind for now. In the article he talks about how he receives calls late at night asking about different situations and hearing all kinds of stories - even ones he doesn’t miss.

But, it’s too soon to tell if Matta is hanging up his whistle for good. Should the right situation present itself, Matta has said he would be open to discussion.

“Exciting is the word. This is something I’ve been working for my whole life. I’ve always wanted to play college football for a big-time program, and what better place to do it than Ohio State. So I’m excited to come in and get to working with the guys, getting ready to chase the Big Ten championship ring, national championship ring. I’m just going to do the right things off the field and hopefully by the time I leave we’ll be the best program in college football.”


- Terajda Mitchell via Tim May, The Columbus Dispatch

The summer for incoming Ohio State freshmen is just about to begin. Eight members of the latest recruiting class enrolled early and now the other 18 will begin filing in as they prepare for workouts and all of the above with Mickey Marotti. This is good news for both the freshmen and the Buckeyes as they look for who can contribute this fall as Urban Meyer gears up for another season.

One name that stands out immediately is incoming linebacker Terajda Mitchell, who was rated as four-star under the 247Sports rankings, and is expected to be one of the true freshmen to make an instant impact on the team.

There are others who will have a shot at playing time this fall, including offensive lineman Nicholas Petit-Frere, defensive tackle Taron Vincent, tight-end Jeremy Ruckert, and all-purpose back Jaelen Gill. There have been plenty of improvements and physical changes to players that go through Marotti’s workouts, and it will likely end up being much of the same success for this group of freshmen.

“[Top 50 Ohio State football players for 2018] No. 49: Josh Proctor”

- Bill Landis, Cleveland.com


The folks over at Cleveland.com are breaking down their top 50 Ohio State football players for the upcoming season and the list continued on Tuesday with freshman safety Josh Proctor coming in at No. 49.

Proctor is one of the freshmen to recently arrive on campus, so there hasn’t been the luxury of seeing him play in a Buckeye uniform just yet, as he wasn’t here for spring practices. However, the good news for Proctor is that the coaching staff still isn’t certain who will start alongside Jordan Fuller in the defensive backfield at safety, and Proctor’s name has come up frequently when talking with the coaches.

Proctor isn’t going to be handed the job, however, as it’s rare to see a freshman hold down a starting spot at any position at Ohio State. There are plenty of talented players already waiting for a shot at starting at safety including Isaiah Pryor and Jahsen Wint. That being said, if you’re already in the mouths of the coaching staff, it can only mean they expect big things from you this fall.

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Report: Jae'Sean Tate to work out for Jazz, Bulls - 247Sports
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Report: Jae'Sean Tate to work out for Jazz, Bulls
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1 player in Ohio according to the 247Sports Composite. Despite joining a veteran Buckeye team that featured seniors Sam Thompson, Shannon Scott and Amir Williams, Tate, along with fellow freshman D'Angelo Russell, help the Scarlet and Gray to a 24-11 ...
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Final arrivals, Buckeyes' Supreme18 class complete - 247Sports
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Final arrivals, Buckeyes' Supreme18 class complete
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Then over the weekend most of the Buckeyes' 2018 signees that did not graduate early moved in at Ohio State. The first wave had Tyreke Smith, Josh Proctor and K'Vaughan Pope arriving at Ohio State on Saturday afternoon. Then Taron Vincent and ...
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Ohio State Weekly Recruiting Retweets: May 29-June 4 - 247Sports
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Ohio State Weekly Recruiting Retweets: May 29-June 4
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As always, the Ohio State staff is on top of things, and has been one of the more active staffs across the country taking advantage of the new rule, which helps "show love" to their recruiting targets. Want daily inside scoop on the Buckeyes? Get VIP ...


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Ohio State men's basketball | Two early NCAA Tournament projections split on Buckeyes - The Columbus Dispatch
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Ohio State men's basketball | Two early NCAA Tournament projections split on Buckeyes
The Columbus Dispatch
We are still more than nine months from Selection Sunday, but ESPN and CBSSports have published updated NCAA Tournament bracket projections for 2019. Ohio State appears in one of them. Now freshly updated with the NBA early entry deadline passed ...
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Recruiting heats up between Buckeyes and QB - 247Sports
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Recruiting heats up between Buckeyes and QB
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Barton, 33, played for the Buckeyes from 2004-07 and was awarded All-America honors as a senior. The former team captain was the first player to start and win four Michigan games for the Buckeyes and later played three seasons in the NFL after being ...


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Ohio State football: How many games will Buckeyes win this season? - Dayton Daily News
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Ohio State football: How many games will Buckeyes win this season?
Dayton Daily News
Bovada has set the over/under for regular season wins by Urban Meyer's Ohio State Buckeyes a 9.5. Ohio State has some holes to fill thanks to graduation and early entries into the NFL draft, but that's a pretty appealing number considering the way ...
Comparing Ohio State's 2018 Quarterback Roster To Urban Meyer's Previous Buckeyes TeamsEleven Warriors
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Ohio State hosts top recruits
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Wray committed to the Buckeyes in April of this year and today's visit will mark his first time on campus since the commitment. While there is no talk of Wray wavering on his pledge to the University, the big story for those who follow Ohio State ...
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Ohio State’s Ryan Feltner selected in 4th round of MLB draft
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The big right-hander is the first Buckeye off the board in 2018.

Ohio State baseball has its first draftee of 2018. Junior starting pitcher Ryan Feltner was selected in the fourth round by the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. The 126th pick overall in the draft, Feltner is looking at a slot value of $434,700.

Considered one of the top prospects in the Big Ten entering this season, the Hudson, Ohio native battled early inconsistency to finish the year strong. Overall, Feltner posted a 5-5 record with a 4.52 earned run average. In a team-high 91.2 innings, he struck out 86, walked 44, and surrendered a .276 batting average against.

When the Buckeyes needed Feltner the most, though, he performed, putting up two quality performances in the postseason. In an elimination game during the Big Ten tournament in Omaha, he blanked Iowa for six innings, and in the NCAA tournament tossed six innings of two-run ball against UNC Wilmington.

Feltner was previously drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 25th round of the 2015 MLB draft after having been named the Ohio Gatorade State Player of the Year. He opted to postpone pro ball, though, and through his first two seasons in Columbus had made 37 appearances, including 18 starts. Mixed results stemmed from command issues, as he learned to harness the fire in his arm.

The big right-hander began to do just that last summer in the Cape Cod League, the most prestigious college summer league in the country. Serving as the closer for the Bourne Braves, Feltner tallied a league-high eight saves while not allowing an earned run in 15.1 innings of work.

Feltner’s season in the Cape helped to raise his draft stock, though evaluators think his stuff will play better out of the bullpen as a pro. MLB Pipeline writes:


Time will tell what the Rockies intend for the Walsh Jesuit High School product’s development, and whether his future resides in the bullpen or not. For now, though, we here at Land-Grant Holy Land wish Feltner the best as he moves on to the next level, and hope to see him in The Show someday.

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Teradja Mitchell given his Ohio State jersey number - 247Sports
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Teradja Mitchell given his Ohio State jersey number
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After graduating from high school Teradja and Terry headed north for Teradja to begin his academic and football career with the Buckeyes. Mitchell arrived at Ohio State at 6:30 on Tuesday morning. Mitchell is in class this morning and will begin ...
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Comparing Ohio State's 2018 Quarterback Roster To Urban Meyer's Previous Buckeyes Teams
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That look starts with the quarterback position, where the Buckeyes have multiple potential stars but enter the 2018 season with a lack of experience and depth. It's been well-documented that the Buckeyes would like to have at least one more scholarship ...
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Body cam video shows ex-Buckeyes player assault police officer - 247Sports
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Body cam video shows ex-Buckeyes player assault police officer
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Former Ohio State All-American offensive lineman Kirk Barton was charged with felonious assault on a law enforcement officer on Friday night after he was accused of slamming a van's sliding door on a deputy's arm outside of the Bogey Bar & Grill in ...
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Ex-Ohio State Buckeyes football player charged with assault on deputy
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The felony charges were filed Monday against Kirk Barton, 33, of Dublin, in Delaware Municipal Court. Barton was an offensive lineman for the Buckeyes from 2004 to 2007, earning All-America honors his senior year. He played for a number of NFL teams ...


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Body cam video shows ex-Buckeyes player assault police officer - 247Sports
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Body cam video shows ex-Buckeyes player assault police officer
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Former Ohio State All-American offensive lineman Kirk Barton was charged with felonious assault on a law enforcement officer on Friday night after he was accused of slamming a van's sliding door on a deputy's arm outside of the Bogey Bar & Grill in ...
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Ohio State hosts top recruits
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Ohio State is set to host 2020 4-star offensive tackle commit Jake Wray today as well as his teammate 2020 4-star quaterback Harrison Bailey.

As summer quickly approaches, the Ohio State football team is hard at work at team practices preparing for the upcoming college football season. However, this time of year Ohio State’s coaching staff is also hard at work on the recruiting grind.

With high school students being out of school for the summer, they will now have more time to visit colleges they are interested in. And because Urban Meyer has been able to make Ohio State one of the most dominant forces in college football since his time of being head coach of the program, the University hosts some of the best prospects year in and year out.

Following with this, Ohio State is set to host multiple blue-chip prospects on campus today, including 2020 four-star offensive tackle commit Jake Wray (Marietta, OH / Marietta.)

Wray committed to the Buckeyes in April of this year and today’s visit will mark his first time on campus since the commitment. While there is no talk of Wray wavering on his pledge to the University, the big story for those who follow Ohio State recruiting will be who will accompany him during the visit.

Four-star quaterback and current teammate of Wray, Harrison Bailey will be making the short trip to Columbus along with Wray. The news was reported by 247Sports own Bill Kurelic and was then seemingly confirmed via Twitter by Wray himself.


Bailey has yet to receive a 247Sports Composite Ranking, as have many 2020 prospects, but he has shown enough to where he will likely be one of the most sought after prospects in his class. 247Sports has him ranked as their No. 2 pro-style QB and the No. 69 overall prospect despite position.

On top of that, Bailey has also received a reported 20 scholarships already from some of the best college football programs in the country including, Michigan, Michigan State, Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, LSU, Texas A&M, Florida State, UNC, etc.

While Michigan is viewed as the favorite to land Bailey, Tuesday’s visit could put Ohio State right up their with them, if not put them ahead. Quaterbacks have strong relationships with their offensive linemen and knowing that Wray will be playing in Columbus could make Ohio State one of the main contenders in the race for his commitment.

Make sure to stick with Land-Grant Holy Land as we will have updates on the above visits and more to come.

3-star TE visits Ohio State


While today will likely be a busy day for the Buckeyes as they host some elite talents, don’t think for a second that the Ohio State football program took Monday off from recruiting.

While not holding the accolades that many Ohio State prospects do, 2019 three-star tight end Brenton Strange (Parkersburg, WV / Parkersburg) took to Twitter Monday to express his thoughts on his visit to Columbus.


Ohio State has made it clear that they want to pick up a commitment from a TE this year and while they have offered and are pursuing multiple, there isn’t one that stands out from the group in terms of fit.

Because of this, Meyer and the Ohio State coaching staff are looking deeper into the position group to find their guy, and they might have done just that Monday.

Strange has yet to receive an offer from Ohio State and appears to have left without one, however, if the Buckeyes decide to continuing pursuing him, an offer from them would almost certainly be the top of his list. Currently, he holds offers from Akron, Albany, Marshall, Purdue and Rutgers and Louisville and West Virginia have expressed interest.

Quick Hits:

• Ohio State basketball coaches, as well as others, attended the USA U-18 Trials to watch three-star PF Joseph Girard (Glens Falls, NY / Glens Falls Senior).

• The Ohio State football program is set to travel to Houston this weekend to participate in the Houston mini-camp hosted by former Ohio State assistant coach Tom Herman and former Ohio State QB and fan-favorite Kenny Guiton.

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Ex-Ohio State Buckeyes football player charged with assault on deputy
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The felony charges were filed Monday against Kirk Barton, 33, of Dublin, in Delaware Municipal Court. Barton was an offensive lineman for the Buckeyes from 2004 to 2007, earning All-American honors his senior year. He played for a number of NFL teams ...

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