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Florida woman mauled to death by dogs that had allegedly terrorized neighborhood, owner charged in killing

A Florida woman was mauled to death by two pit bulls that neighbors say terrorized their community, leading to the dogs' owner being arrested.

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I hope the owner gets convicted of at least involuntary manslaughter

What will Qua Russaw’s role look like in Ohio State’s 2026 defense?​

The former five-star transfer may not enter the season as a full time starter, but his versatility as a pass rusher, edge setter, and hybrid defender could make him one of the Buckeyes’ most important rotational pieces in 2026.

When Ohio State rebuilt its defense this offseason, the Buckeyes were not simply looking for depth in the portal. They were looking for players capable of changing games and maybe even seasons. That is why Qua Russaw’s arrival from Alabama has become one of the most fascinating storylines on the roster.

Russaw enters Columbus carrying one of the most unique resumes on the team. He was a consensus five-star recruit, a top-20 national prospect, and one of the crown jewels of Alabama’s 2024 recruiting class. He was also a player whose college career never quite unfolded the way many expected in Tuscaloosa.

Between injuries, coaching changes, and a crowded depth chart filled to the brim with NFL talent, Russaw flashed his immense upside but never fully established himself as a featured player.

Now he arrives at Ohio State at exactly the right time for him and the Buckeyes. Ohio State does not need him to be a savior. They need him to become a weapon. If spring practice was any indication, that may be exactly how Matt Patricia plans to use him.

The role fits his skill set perfectly​

The most important thing to understand about Russaw is that he is not a traditional defensive end. At roughly 6-foot-3 and 245 pounds, he possesses the size to play on the edge, but his athletic profile is much closer to a hybrid defender than a strictly hand in the dirt pass rusher.

His burst, pursuit speed, change of direction, and ability to impact plays all over the field. Those traits showed up throughout his time at Alabama, and through spring practies at Ohio State.

While his statistical production never exploded, Russaw demonstrated the ability to rush off the edge, set the edge against the run, chase plays from the backside, and even drop into coverage when asked. During his Alabama career he appeared in over 25 games, recording tackles across multiple defensive roles while showcasing the versatility that made him such a coveted recruit.

That versatility is exactly why Ohio State pursued him. Matt Patricia’s defenses have historically valued players who can create uncertainty. Defenders who force offenses to identify where pressure is coming from before the snap, and players who can align in multiple locations without substituting personnel.

Russaw checks every box.He can rush standing up. He can play as an outside linebacker. He can attack from wider alignments. He can stunt inside, and he can even drop into coverage occasionally. Few edge defenders on Ohio State’s roster bring that combination of athleticism and flexibility.

Russaw’s role may ultimately be larger than his actual snap count.

The third down package could be where he becomes dangerous​

The biggest reason Buckeye fans should be excited is what Russaw potentially allows Ohio State to do on passing downs.
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Ohio State transfer has a clear path to be one of Matt Patricia's favorites​

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive coordinator Matt Patricia may find Alabama Crimson Tide EDGE transfer Qua Russaw becoming one of his favorite players at his disposal during the 2026 college football season.

As Land-Grant Holy Land's Cole Van Wiechen notes, Russaw's versatility will allow Patricia the chance to get creative on third-down situations, potentially unlocking three-EDGE sets that opposing quarterbacks and play-callers struggle to predict.

"On obvious passing downs, Ohio State could deploy packages featuring Jackson, Atkinson or Grady, Eddrick Houston, and Russaw all on the field simultaneously, and that is where things become really interesting. Because, unlike many edge rushers, Russaw’s presence creates uncertainty before the snap," Van Wiechen wrote.

"He might rush. He might drop. He might loop inside. He might attack from a wide-nine alignment. Offenses cannot simply identify him and assume where he will be coming from. Those players tend to become coordinators’ favorites."

Ohio State DL coach Larry Johnson has commented on Russaw's strength and drive to play hard this spring. Johnson sounds confident that Russaw can set the edge and get to the backfield effectively because of his physical traits.

“He is very physically strong. He’s strong at the point of attack with his hands and body. It’s just amazing that a guy at 245 pounds can set the edge, and he brings great speed to the table…. I think the thing that jumps off the videotape is how hard he plays. And he really has the physical strength, and I think that’s the key to it," Johnson said.

With the physical and mental profile to succeed, Russaw may find himself caught up in a culture that could get more out of him than the one he's coming from. Tuscaloosa stopped being an elite spot for his position during his sophomore season, though.

Kalen DeBoer and Kane Wommack may have held Qua Russaw back

While Kane Wommack utilizes a similar 4-2-5 scheme to Patricia, utilizing "wolf" and "bandit" positions, there is a world of difference for a player's development between the Crimson Tide and Buckeyes.

It's all cultural. And it may have more to do with Kalen DeBoer's failure to inspire an accountable and violent attack. DeBoer is finesse over strength, and for the edge-rushing spot, especially coming from the Nick Saban era, that was not good for Russaw. Bringing a versatile and violent approach to the game will yield him much more success in Central Ohio.

If nothing else, Russaw will be surrounded by more talent this season than he's had since 2023, when he was teammates with Dallas Turner and Chris Braswell. Kenyatta Jackson Jr. is easily the best EDGE since that pair that Russaw will share a position group with.
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One way or the other it’s a lot of shit to stir up as someone who’s accomplished next to nothing at this level

calibuck said:

From the above picture, did Jimmy's big brother get a sex change operation? Or is merely missing from the picture at tOSU?

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Half brother, if I recall correctly

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RIP Stacey. From my childhood poster collection:

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I had that one too

Just wondering who'll 'stir the drink' this year. And yeah, see the talent already here, and reading the hometown newsies reports, there's some good talent coming our way. Haven't seen much outside info on where the rest of the world (w/o scarlet colored glasses) sees our guys. Have experienced that the inside opinion and the outside opinions are somewhat/vastly different.

Thanks Script. You've given me more information (in one spot), than could find googling golf courses. Just bought a home a long block from Golf Club of Dublin. Wife and I had lunch there, and got educated from the GM. Course looks nice. Don't plan on making a CC decision until next year. Will play GC of Dublin when arrive (September), until the snow puts the courses to sleep. Start fresh in spring. Totally surprised at number of courses in the area, what around 10-12 (depending on how far you want to travel). After 26 years of country clubs, there are advantages and disadvantages. GM told me about the six courses, so that's attractive. Will miss the 'group' that play with. Just show up, and you're in the match. Anyway, looking forward to it. PS, seems like there is hard membership drives going on. Have two CCs that are very aggressive.

Believe saw some movies that followed your idea.....turned out badly for humanity seem to recollect.

Jax/West tandem at the top with some Turbo and Legend thrown in here and there.

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Best thing that could happen for Marv

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That and a QB who can get him the ball

Tomateaux Quinoa Gumbeaux said:

jax knows ball

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And, ass. Dont forget ass!

I'll take those bets.

Family of leaders

Great hire imo

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I found Tony and Tom's this episode fascinating and think it's worth a thread here in The Planet.

(Those who wear pants feel free to do with this thread, edit, combine, delete, add a poll, or whatever you see fit.)

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Under a week away!

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I’ve paid $50K in ‘boob tax’ to travel — my size R chest makes flying economy impossible

She’s booby-trapped in high-cost traveling.

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I’ve paid $50K in ‘boob tax’ to travel — my size R chest makes flying economy impossible​

She’s booby-trapped in high-cost traveling.

Paying an arm and a leg for flights can be a major pain. But for Summer Robert, a frequent flyer with 55-pound, size R breasts, paying through the nose just to fit comfortably in an airplane seat is a budget-busting injustice, says the siren, who’s spent over $50,000 upgrading from economy to business class accommodations for extra space.

“There is a real physical and financial toll of navigating a world that feels increasingly designed for a one-size-fits-all standard,” Robert, 28, said in a statement, chiding the airline industry for imposing a “boob tax” on her full-figured physique.

Summer Robert says her size R breasts make flying economy uncomfortable, forcing her to pay thousands for roomier airplane seating.

“The biggest struggle is comfort, especially on a long-haul flight,” continued the buxom bombshell, an OnlyFans model from Scotland. “I always end up with the person next to me touching my boobs, and it makes both of us uncomfortable.”

She recently shelled out a whopping $14,686 for a one-way flight from Los Angeles, California, to Melbourne, Australia, paying a premium to make the 16-hour trip in peace, calling the added-on fees a shameless “money grab.”

“The lack of space in economy means I cannot do it,” Robert groaned. “Even something so simple like putting the tray table down to eat my dinner is so difficult; it doesn’t go down all the way.”

“I need to get business, or I won’t be able to eat my dinners on a plane or be touched by another passenger.”

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As an Onlyfans model, Robert frequently hits the friendly skies, costing her roughly $50,000 in business class upgrades.
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“I burnt my boobs literally two or three weeks ago,” she griped. “I spilled hot, boiling tea on them, and I burnt them completely. My boobs are red, raw, burnt right now.”

Beyond her financial and physical frustrations, Robert claims she’s often objectified by jerks in airports — including gate agents — making jet-setting a triple shot of “hell” for the VIP vixen.

“I want people to know that it isn’t all glitz and glam,” said Robert of her internet-famous orbs. “It’s fun for sure, I love my body so much, but there are definitely downsides.”

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To be fair she's using her big cans to make money so I'd say it all evens out

I mean, kind of feels like our priorities are elsewhere with all due respect to this prospect and man.

Rugby = football contact without a helmet. The major findings of research here are that injuries are widespread across sports and most prominent in rugby. SA is a pioneering actor in promoting changes in sports that reduce traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).

The SA Sports Science Institute is involved actively in promoting research on TBIs in sports and has links to Ohio State. Their founder, Prof Tim Noakes (OSU bio) recently was a keynote speaker at Ohio State on the opening of a sports nutrition symposium. He is a world renowned sports scientist having published more than 750 papers in his career.

There is a private SA initiative, Sports Concussion South Africa but the most active research is being done Stellenbosch University, the University of Cape Town, and the University of Pretoria. If someone on BP is interested in TBI research, I hope the information below may be helpful. These universities (especially UCT) have an excellent international standing in medicine. I used Gemini AI to summarize individual units within the universities:

University of Cape Town (UCT)
UCT bridges the gap between acute neurosurgical care and the psychological/cognitive side of sports injuries. [

• UCT Neuroscience Institute: Equipped with major philanthropic and South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) grants, the Neuroscience Institute studies acute head trauma mechanics, long-term brain health, and advanced neuroimaging.
• ACSENT Laboratory: Operating within the Department of Psychology, this lab investigates the cognitive impacts, ⁠myths, and medical help-seeking behaviours associated with concussions among high school and university students.

Stellenbosch University (SU)
Stellenbosch University is a primary hub for sports-related head trauma research, heavily integrated with student-athlete tracking and international sports bodies.

• Institute of Sport and Exercise Medicine (ISEM): Operating as an ⁠IOC Research Centre, ISEM frequently publishes epidemiological data tracking high concussion rates among university-level rugby players.
• Clinical and Cellular Impact Studies: Researchers through the university focus on the cumulative cellular degradation caused by repetitive sub-concussive hits in contact sports.
• Adolescent Athlete Databases: The university manages the ⁠South African Adolescent Athlete Database, evaluating TBI risks and injuries in youth soccer and rugby academies.

University of Pretoria (UP)
UP's focus is highly clinical, translating field injuries into localized sports medicine policies.

• Section Sports Medicine: Academic clinicians here publish heavily on the implementation and adherence to ⁠concussion return-to-play protocols among amateur athletes and schoolboy rugby coaches.
• Sports Concussion South Africa: Faculty members collaborate directly with this national organization to consult for the South African Rugby Union (SARU) on professional safety metrics.

Can see the Buckeyes flying their drones above these kids at the other schools, with heavy duty receivers trying to catch any conversations that might occur. Or maybe the newsies.

Kinda thought so, hoped for. Football gets all the buzz, pictures galore of the players coming in for summer work-outs, etc. But BBall never quite gets the ink. Do they get put up at the Blackburn (?) as well?