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2027 IL TE Brady Johnson (Northwestern Verbal)

Ohio State is going after a Big Ten opponent’s key recruit that is set to play college football with the son of Ryan Day

Ryan Day’s son recently committed to play football at a Big Ten program. Now, the Ohio State Buckeyes are trying to flip one of RJ Day’s future targets.

Ohio State is after a future teammate of RJ Day to try to pull off a flip

The Buckeyes’ coaching staff has been busy on the road recruiting and recently made a stop in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, and offered a Northwestern commitment. Ohio State has extended an offer to 2027 three-star TE Brady Johnson, who has been committed to Northwestern since Feb. 4.

Asked if he would take an official visit to Ohio State, Johnson said, “As of right now, I think so. I am fully committed to Northwestern still though,” via Rivals.

Ohio State tight ends guru Keenan Bailey recently visited Johnson at home home and he clearly has the attention of the 6-foot-3, 220-pound tight end.

“I love him as a coach,” Johnson said, via Rivals. “He is a highly intelligent and energetic coach that hammers down on the little things. He expects the most out of his players and that they will give him the most back. He is someone you definitely want to play for as he gives everything he has to make you and the team better.”

Ohio State has plenty of work with the class of 2027 to get done with just 11 commitments at this time. The Buckeyes are still in search of their first tight end commitment for the class, so it makes sense that they’re turning up the heat on Johnson.
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SF Anthony Thompson (Official Thread)

And has the expectations that come with such a HS pedigree. I'd be happy with him getting meaningful minutes, and making an impact when he's on the floor. There appears to be a good recruited base to this team, and flavored with rented players to fill in the gaps. So we'll see how well, Diebs plays his pieces. Here's to W's! Go Bucks!
Well this team is going to need a heck of a lot more from Anthony Thompson than to just play meaningful minutes and make an impact. For this team to reach its potential, Thompson needs to take over the Alpha role. With his height, length and agility, he's practically unguardable - the question-mark is how efficient he will be.
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Ohio Stadium aka THE Horseshoe (Official Thread)

This would go crazy at night! I don’t care what the traditionalists say, marketing and branding is key to being king.

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I'm a traditionalist who understands that this helps recruiting, so I'm more than ok with it. The only time I've ever been annoyed by alt unis and such is for the Game.

Any of the home games vs former Pac 10 schools are the perfect time for alternates.
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What kind of car do you drive?

Daughter still has her 2015 Subaru. Less than 40,000 miles (works from home, and no car in Chicago for four years). Anyway, she wants a new one, but hesitates to take on the payments. Kinda guessing she was hoping we'd kick in, but didn't whine/complain when did not. Runs like a top (Subaru didn't charge me last time took in, says no change since the last year), and only drives to stores for groceries. Took it to Indiana for cousin's holiday party, and not a hiccup.....if they're not costing you many dollars to keep running, keep the oil changed, and brake pads fresh.

Should semipro/college players be paid, or allowed to sell their stuff? (NIL and Revenue Sharing)

Login to view embedded media Wasn't sure where to put this. But it's an interesting dilemma for many schools

Meh, I obviously feel bad for the kids but the separation of academics and athletics in this country is likely going to be better for both parties in the long run. Long time coming.
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NHL Buckeye Tracker


DOBES HAS THEM THINKING '86 (AND '71). You're forgiven for not knowing who Jakub Dobes is, but after today, you're not.

Dobes, for those who don't know, is the starting goalie for the Montreal Canadiens, and right now, he's the king of that city, which – apologies to Toronto, Moscow, and Stockholm – is the hockey capital of the universe.

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Jakub Dobes is also a Buckeye.

And he was damn good while in Columbus for two seasons, finishing with a 2.29 goals-against average and .926 save percentage in 74 starts on the way to capturing Big Ten Goaltender of the Year, co-Freshman of the Year, First-Team All-Big Ten and several other awards.

But that was then. Now, the rookie goaltender is getting glow-ups from The Athletic.

With his team's 6-2 win over a very good Buffalo Sabres team in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Second Round Sunday night, Dobes passed Carey Price for the most wins by a rookie goalie in a single playoff in the cap era. The Habs now own a 2-1 series lead, and a closeout of the Sabres would make Dobes just the fifth rookie goalie to reach eight postseason wins since 2006.

Montreal has a special relationship with rookie goalies who have won the Stanley Cup. Ken Dryden did it in 1971. Patrick Roy pulled it off in 1986. Both of those goalies are Hockey Hall of Famers and both have retired jersey monuments outside Montreal's Bell Centre.

With his 2.13 goals-against average and .918 save percentage in the postseason, he might be on his way to that kind of status, as well.
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