calibuck said:

Glad to hear this, and does your reply indicate that indeed it is continuing under Day? Hope so, as did expose our players to leaders in fields that they might have an interest after their shelf life in football is used up. Also, is this open to other sports, and genders as well? So enjoyed the commercial "We'll go pro in other fields" or somesuch paraphrase. Thanks for your response.

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Yes. Day has kept the program going.

wolves2002 said:

He had decompression surgery to relieve the C6-C7 vertebrae. Earlier today the report was that he had no feeling in his lower half, but doctors think it may not be permanent. It is likely fortunate he was not playing in a small rural town. The game was in Frisco, TX. There are a lot of quality hospitals and trauma centers within 5-10 miles.

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Brutal injury.

Very fluid for his size! I've heard Birm say there's a chance he outgrows DE, in this video I can see it.

SAVE MAN GETS PAID. Former Ohio State men’s hockey goaltender Jakub Dobes is cashing in after leading the Montreal Canadiens to the NHL’s Eastern Conference finals in this year’s playoffs.

Dobes received a three-year contract extension with an average annual salary of $5,357,575 from the Canadiens on Wednesday.

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Dobes was the NHL’s top rookie goaltender this past season, earning wins in 29 of his 43 regular-season appearances with a 2.78 goals against average and a .901 save percentage. He followed that up by earning nine wins with a 2.66 GAA and .908 save percentage in the playoffs, leading the Canadiens to series wins over the Tampa Bay Lightning and Buffalo Sabres before they lost to the eventual Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes in the conference finals.

Blue Jackets sign goaltender Pheonix Copley to one-year contract​

The 34-year-old has posted a 44-17-8 record with a 2.85 goals-against average (GAA) in 78 career NHL games

Blue Jackets sign Riley Bezeau to one-year, two-way contract​

The forward spent the 2025-26 season with Cleveland (AHL), posting five goals, seven points and 74 PIM in 24 games

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed right wing Riley Bezeau to a one-year, two-way National Hockey League/American Hockey League contract for the 2026-27 season, club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced today.

“Riley is a physical and hard-working forward that competes every shift,” said Waddell. “He has earned his opportunity and we look forward to see his further growth in the Blue Jackets organization.”

Bezeau, 24, has registered 15 goals and 12 assists for 27 points with 244 penalty minutes in 131 career AHL games with the Cleveland Monsters and Charlotte Checkers since making his professional debut in 2022-23. Originally undrafted, he set AHL career highs with Charlotte during his rookie campaign, notching 5-3-8 and 84 PIM in 51 outings. He has added four goals in 15 career Calder Cup Playoff games.

Blue Jackets sign forward Ryan Lomberg to two-year contract​

The 2024 Stanley Cup champion has 35 goals, 72 points and 807 hits in 394 career games over eight NHL seasons with Calgary and Florida.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Ryan Lomberg to a two-year, $2.6 million contract ($1.3 million AAV) through the 2027-28 National Hockey League season, club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced today.

“We’re very pleased to add Ryan Lomberg to the Blue Jackets family,” said Waddell. “He is a high-energy player who is an excellent skater, plays with tenacity and his experience and character will be a great addition to our team.”

Lomberg, 31, has registered 35 goals and 37 assists for 72 points with 475 penalty minutes, 807 hits and 465 shots on goal in 394 career games with the Calgary Flames and Florida Panthers over eight NHL seasons. He registered 4-5-9, 59 PIM and 129 hits in 57 appearances with the Flames in 2025-26. He has added 3-0-3 and 64 PIM in 32 career playoff outings and helped the Panthers win the 2024 Stanley Cup championship.

Blue Jackets sign Owen Sillinger to one-year, two-way contract​

The forward has spent the five seasons with Cleveland (AHL), including two as alternate captain, and made his NHL debut in 2025

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed center Owen Sillinger to a one-year, two-way National Hockey League/American Hockey League contract for the 2026-27 season, club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced today.

“Owen is a smart, dependable, two-way forward who brings a strong work ethic every day,” said Waddell. “We are pleased to bring him back and look forward to him continuing to provide valuable depth and experience to our organization.”

Sillinger, 28, made his NHL debut with the Blue Jackets on Jan. 9, 2025 vs. the Seattle Kraken, collecting two penalty minutes on 13:09 time on ice. He originally signed a one-year, two-way NHL/AHL contract with Columbus on July 1, 2024.

Blue Jackets re-sign Erik Gudbranson to one-year contract​

The defenseman has played 15 NHL campaigns, including the past four with Columbus, and served as an alternate captain for three seasons

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Erik Gudbranson to a one-year, $1.75 million contract for the 2026-27 season, club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced today.

“Erik has been the consummate professional during his Blue Jackets career, providing a physical, steady presence on our blueline and great leadership on and off the ice and we are thrilled that he will continue be an important part of our group,” said Waddell.

Gudbranson, 34, has registered 35 goals and 105 assists for 140 points with 864 penalty minutes, 1,757 hits and 1,157 blocked shots on 18:33 average ice time in 842 career games over 15 NHL seasons with the Blue Jackets, Calgary Flames, Nashville Predators, Ottawa Senators, Anaheim Ducks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks and Florida Panthers since 2011-12. He has posted 100 or more hits in nine of the 11 seasons with at least 40 games played. He has added 1-1-2 and 12 PIM in 31 career Stanely Cup Playoffs appearances.

Zurp said:

SEC is a basketball and baseball conference

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Cut him some slack. As a Georgia fan he’s never seen sustained success in either of those sports.

Not hating elite speed from the slot.

BB73 said:

No news, but the Alumni Association called me while I was driving about an hour ago.

The car radio was playing “Hang On, Sloopy” at the time. How did they know?

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Some phone apps listen to what’s going on and sell this data, so assuming you had your phone with you, it’s technically possible they knew. Not sure how likely it is that actually had something to do with the timing, but it could have.

JCOSU86 said:

I mean, how fast can a guy named Jett be really?

WELCOME!

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Depends how important the baseball and how big the dog is.

That said, very cool to see. This seems about as drama free as it will ever go for a top recruit. I’d imagine the Harrison’s would make sure it’s about development plain and simple.

Bags

DubCoffman62 said:

Were you his agent?

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Nah, those are rookie numbers.

Imagine if it's late in a playoff game and your backup guard was Mike Conley instead of Porter.. dayumm

Bagmen

Zurp said:

Not to argue with you, because I agree. But I'm pretty sure it has everything to do with potential lawsuits if/when someone gets hurt.

True story:
Before I got to college, in the fraternity house that I later joined, they used to go up on the roof and hang out and party. To a 50-year-old, it seems silly. But maybe it makes sense to a 20-year-old who has had more beers than he should. Anyway, one night, a guy who was not in the fraternity (he didn't even go to school there) - he was just a friend of one of them - he went to the deli down the street, used a fake ID to buy beer, went to the house, drank some beers, and decided to go on the roof. According to the investigation, the guys told him not to go up on the roof. I guess they didn't restrict his access well enough, because up he went. Some time later, he fell off. It's a 3-story house. He and his family sued the deli that sold him beer, the local fraternity chapter, the national fraternity headquarters, and probably some other parties. Maybe the school? I think the case finally settled after I got out of college.
Anyway, my point is that if the school doesn't expel him, maybe it looks like they're complicit in his actions, and if/when someone else gets hurt, the door is wide open for a lawsuit.

So that's my guess - take some kind of stance against this behavior or a lawsuit is going to hit you in the belly and steal your lunch money.

Similar to the targeting rule in college: penalize the hits to head and neck area, or it will look like you condone these hits. Penalize them now and you've got some ammo against any future lawsuits.

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Tort reform, NOW!

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I'm sure this will come off as homerism after he picked us, but I've been of the opinion Moss is a fringe 5* since I watched his film (camp and game). He'll need some work on weight distribution and technique, but really that's 95% of OL recruits coming out of HS (or more). Moss has all the tools to be an elite OT and at worst will be a 3 year starter type, perhaps inside at guard. Lots of work in the weight room and coaching, but 2-3 years out I can see revisiting Moss and seeing why he is in the 5 star discussion.

Regardless, I'm ecstatic to land him. Great prospect and a steal from the heart of the south.

Jaxbuck said:

as if I didn't hate that silly twat enough before...now he's a confirmed small ball = more skilled truther.

Shut the fuck up Herbie. You are out of your depth.

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Fucking evergreen statement if one was ever uttered

Daddy had some pretty direct feedback about Underwood, wonder

buchtelgrad04 said:

I’m not sure of his chops, but in theory it’s a great hire.

An NFL scout monitoring the transfer portal? Good deal.

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I just created a thread for him and then saw this discussion.

I agree, this is a baller move. I presume that having anyone with an NFL background paying attention, full time nonetheless, to everyone else’s players who are ripe to be picked is better than nothing. Putting that on Pantoni would be too much.

Bagmen.