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S/C Coach Mickey Marotti (National Champion)


BODY BY MICK. I mentioned Mick Marotti's strength program earlier. Here's a glimpse of what it can do for a player who attacks the weight room and takes advantage of Ohio State's nutrition program:

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Henry had four catches for 96 yards and a touchdown in Ohio State's spring game on April 18. Less than two months later, he appears to have added some good weight and plenty of muscle definition.

In other words, the man is looking yoked.

That should be an unsettling development for Ohio State's 2026 opponents.
My brother in Christ! Wowza. DNA + hard work is a helluva drug.
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RB Sam Williams-Dixon (National Champion, transfer to South Carolina)

I don’t get what goes through these kids minds… you’re getting a free ride at a big time university and probably getting paid decently too at this point.

Then you can’t stop yourself from getting arresting for larceny? What a waste.

You just never know. We have some mutual friends and let's just say SWD has some major issues. Hope he gets some serious help
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LB Steele Chambers (Official Thread)


STEELE CHAMBERS, UFL CHAMPION. Let's celebrate another champion: Steele Chambers.

The former Ohio State linebacker captured a UFL title with the Louisville Kings, who defeated the DC Defenders, 27-20, in the United Bowl on Saturday. Chambers recorded five tackles in the championship victory.

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While Chambers' stat line was modest in the title game, he played a pivotal role in Louisville's championship run. In the semifinals, he sealed a win over the St. Louis Battlehawks with a game-clinching interception, one of two picks he recorded this season.

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Across 10 regular-season games and two postseason contests, Chambers compiled 49 tackles, three tackles for loss, four pass breakups and two interceptions as one of the Kings' most productive defenders.

Now with a championship ring on one of his 10 fingers, Chambers can return to his regularly scheduled programming as a co-host of The Bobby Carpenter Show. He may also still be clowning former Ohio State defensive back Bryson Shaw — I can't say for sure — but I look forward to seeing him around The Ohio State Universe this season.
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F Chris Jent (Former Assistant BBall Coach, NBA Champion)


“HE WILL HELP YOUR TEAM WIN.” Chris Jent is a two-time NBA champion.

Following the Knicks' championship-clinching victory, head coach Mike Brown made a public case for Jent to receive a head coaching opportunity, praising the veteran assistant's impact on New York's success.

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"There are a lot of jobs out there. Chris Jent, my associate head coach, I'm surprised he has not gotten an interview," Brown said. "He won the Summer League championship this past summer. He's our offensive coordinator. He's our associate head coach. He's been around for a long time. Somebody needs to give him an interview because he will help your team win at the highest level."
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DB Khmari Bing (Official Thread)

Better Know a Buckeye: Khmari Bing's Range and Playmaking Ability in the Open Field Could Make Him a Prototypical Safety in Ohio State's Defense

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Depth Chart Outlook​

While Bing played all over the secondary in high school, he is projected to be a safety at Ohio State.

Jaylen McClain, Terry Moore, Leroy Roker III and fellow freshman Blaine Bradford will likely take up the two-deep at the deep safety positions this season. Bing is competing for position behind them with fellow freshmen Simeon Caldwell and Kaden Gebhardt and redshirt freshman Deshawn Stewart, among others.

As McClain is a candidate to enter the 2027 NFL draft while Moore is a fifth-year senior, Bing could contend for legitimate playing time entering his second season as a Buckeye in 2027 if he develops well and impresses in practice as a freshman.
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College Football Hall Of Fame

Former Ohio State Linebacker James Laurinaitis Selected to College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Former Ohio State linebacker and current Ohio State linebackers coach James Laurinaitis has been selected as a member of the College Football Hall of Fame class of 2026.

Buckeyes In The College Football Hall of Fame
PLAYER POSITION YEARS INDUCTED
CHIC HARLEY HB 1916-17, 19 1951
WES FESLER E 1928-30 1954
LES HORVATH QB 1940-42, 44 1969
BILL WILLIS T 1942-44 1971
GAYLORD STINCHCOMB HB 1917-20 1973
JIM PARKER G 1954-56 1974
GUST ZARNAS G 1935-37 1975
VIC JANOWICZ HB 1949-51 1976
JIM DANIEL T 1939-41 1977
GOMER JONES C 1934-35 1978
HOPALONG CASSADY HB 1952-55 1979
WARREN AMLING G/T 1944-46 1984
ARCHIE GRIFFIN RB 1972-75 1986
AUREALIUS THOMAS G 1955-57 1989
JIM STILLWAGON MG 1968-70 1991
BOB FERGUSON FB 1959-61 1996
RANDY GRADISHAR LB 1971-73 1998
JOHN HICKS T 1970-73 2001
JACK TATUM DB 1968-70 2004
JIM HOUSTON E 1957-58 2005
REX KERN QB 1968-70 2007
CHRIS SPIELMAN LB 1984-87 2009
EDDIE GEORGE RB 1992-95 2011
ORLANDO PACE LT 1994-96 2013
TOM COUSINEAU LB 1975-78 2016
KEITH BYARS RB 1982-85 2020
MIKE DOSS S 1999-02 2022
CHRIS WARD OT 1974-77 2024
JAMES LAURINAITIS LB 2005-08 2026
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Game Thread Illinois at tOSU, Sat. Sept. 26, TBA

Ohio State Linebackers Coach, College Football Hall of Famer James Laurinaitis to Ring Victory Bell Before Illinois Game

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“The Victory Bell was built in 1954 so that everybody in the area could hear when the Buckeyes won. Not everybody could get to the stadium; they didn't have as much TV and radio, there was not as much coverage as what you see, no TikTok back in 1954. So people in the area, when they heard the bell ring, they knew the Buckeyes won. It was a big deal,” Day said while speaking to official visitors and their families inside Ohio Stadium. “Then we started a tradition last year that we have some of our former players come back and ring the victory bell before a game. And next year, before the Illinois game, Coach Laurinaitis, who's being inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame, is going to ring the Victory Bell before that game.”
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BP Fantasy Baseball est. 2008 (Current Champion = Ahiacitian)

Correction: Week 10 was the semiannual @ss ripping which will commence Week 21!8D

We are now over halfway through the regular season and @heisman appears to have the team to beat with a pretty tight grip on first place. May this be the kiss of death on your fine team!
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2027 OH OL Kellen Wymer is a Buckeye!!!

If he's dunking at 6'5", then either the hoop has been lowered, or he's a heckuva athlete. Was 6'5", and only 190 lbs in HS, and still could only occasionally stuff the ball. Am guessing the hoop is still 10', and the athletes of today are bigger, better, faster, and have more hops. Glad to see the human race is getting better.
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These 2 are both 6'5. It looks like you didn't have the hops and athleticism, lol. No shade, I'm 5'10 and could only dream of just stuffing the ball :lol:

And he's 6'2 Lincoln Kienholz getting up
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The Jerome Schottenstein Center (Official Thread)

Heck, where do I sign up for a tour of this edifice? What with all the hidden practice courts (must be several), for both mens and womens, plus training areas, locker rooms, juice bar for the athletes etc, it's a maze. PS, have noticed the food served during the games has improved. Some of the 'game day decisions' was pretty darn good. PS, when you pick the shortest line, you get what you deserve.....
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Ohio State Women's Basketball (2023-24 B1G CHAMPS)

Each coach has his specialties. Granted. Thought the assistant coaches were supposed to provide the diversity (coaching bigs, versus smalls etc). Doesn't seem to happen in Buckeyeland. Yeah, McGuff is comfy. 13 years there (?) and his kids don't cause trouble, win consistently, and probably bring up the GPA for sports. Check, check, and check. Supposed to be a revenue generator, certainly not in the line of football and mens basketball, but should be a solid #3 am guessing. We watch the Fever, and would kill to have an Alialah Boston on the Lady Bucks. But watching Dorkas and Cotie transfer out makes me wonder. How much practice time do the Buckeyes work on the press? A bunch, am betting. How about the give-and-go to a big? Personally, would like to see more X's and O's during TOs. And a bit more fire and passion from McDuff. McDuff and his Asst HC don't seem to even speak during the games. And, during TOs, don't see the asst coaches running up to players to point out things to do or not. Sorry for the rant.
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