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Google Kerry Coombs send 'open letter to Buckeye Nation' - 247Sports

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Kerry Coombs send 'open letter to Buckeye Nation'
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Kerry Coombs is leaving Ohio State to take a job with the NFL's Tennessee Titans. But before the cornerbacks coach heads out the door, Coombs tweeted out an "open letter to Buckeye Nation." Before he begins the letter, Coombs issues an apology for ...
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MotS&G Ohio State Football: Best Player of 2018

Ohio State Football: Best Player of 2018
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With the 2017 season behind us and the 2018 season still months away, I have decided that today is a day for wild speculation. As I foresee that there may, in fact, be many of these days over the coming months, I will be asking and answering questions that are impossible to answer (unless your name is Urban) and will be fiercely defending my completely baseless findings. In pursuit of this goal, today’s question is a biggie: “Who will be the best player on the field for the Buckeyes next season?”



To answer this question, we must first establish what I mean by “best.” Am I asking what player will be the most talented on the field at any given time? Or is it more about who excels the most at their position relative to the rest of the country? Perhaps the question would best be answered by choosing the player that most positively affects the gameplay of the team, like an MVP award?



I don’t know. If I had known that I wouldn’t be able to get past the specifying stage of my question, perhaps I wouldn’t have even started writing this article (more wild speculation), but now I’ve begun, so I must finish. And since I am incapable of making decisions, I’m just going to answer all three questions.







Who is the Most Talented Player on the 2018 Ohio State Roster?



There are a lot of players to choose from when asking this question. Nick Bosa, Chase Young, Jeffrey Okudah and Baron Browning are all in the Top 10 of recruits in Ohio State History. The Buckeyes will have 9 247sports consensus 5-star prospects on their roster next year and will boast perhaps their greatest recruiting class of all time. Choosing the most talented player on this roster is like choosing the best of all of the bars of gold, or the tastiest of all of the Chipotle Mexican Grills, but I have to choose one and so I will choose the one that has proven it.



Winner: Nick Bosa



Austin Mack has made some crazy catches. Isaiah Prince has stepped up on the offensive line. Dwayne Haskins, Tate Martell, and JK Dobbins all have a shot at winning the Heisman next year, but I chose the fourth highest rated prospect in OSU history. Nick Bosa is the highest rated prospect on the team this year and the one that has most proven what a Top 10 prospect can do. He spent last year fighting through double- and triple-teams, freeing up the other monsters on the defensive line, and making huge plays in the backfield. With Chase Young showing flashes of brilliance in his limited time on-field in 2018, the Little Bear might just have even more opportunities to shine this coming season.



Who is going to win an individual award next year?



This category is not quite as easy to deliberate on. Many of OSU’s best players come at positions that are stacked on the national stage. JK Dobbins could win the Heisman, but he also might not be the best running back in the Big Ten with his counterpart at Wisconsin, Jonathan Taylor, putting up huge numbers on the ground. All of this is without even mentioning the reigning Doak Walker award-winner, Bryce Love.



Nick Bosa, Chase Young, and Dre’Mont Jones are all enormously talented on the defensive line. However, with players like Ed Oliver of Houston or Austin Bryant, Clelin Ferrell and Christian Wilkins, Clemson’s talented trio of All-Americans also back on the field, the odds of getting an individual award on the defensive line are not so great.



Winner: Austin Mack



His path to the Biletnikoff Award does seem a little bit… well, impossible, but watching the catches he made in 2017 and listening to the way his coaches talk about him, it really is impossible… to dislike him. Austin Mack will have to fight off upperclassmen trying to stay on the field, stand out in Urban Meyer’s run-first offense and catch passes from a brand new starting quarterback, but he has the talent and the upward mobility to be a first-round pick. Hopefully, though, he will have a more pass-heavy offense to work with, as Dwayne Haskins looks to be the front-runner for the starting job and Ryan Day has been elevated to offensive coordinator.



Fingers crossed.



Who will be the 2018 Ohio State MVP?



I only have one answer to this question, and it’s at the same position as it would be on any other team: QB. JK Dobbins will probably have a great year next year. The offensive line should be good. The defensive line will be unstoppable and Alex Grinch and Greg Schiano are going to figure out the rest of the defense. With all of that being said, the Most Valuable Player on this team next year is going to have to be the master and commander.



Winner: Dwayne Haskins



I understand that we don’t know who the starting quarterback is going to be next year, but I do know that Dwayne Haskins looked the closest to being ready. I also know that, in Urban’s Power Spread offensive philosophy, the offense runs through the quarterback. The Buckeyes success (or failure) next year is going to hinge on the quarterback’s ability to do what the coaches need him to do and how well he can develop as the season progresses. If Dwayne trots out there against Oregon State on September 1st, he has to be the MVP.


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Google Tavion Thomas decommits from Oklahoma, will officially visit ... - cleveland.com

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Google Watch: Buckeyes accept Cotton Bowl Trophy at The Schott - 247Sports

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Ohio State players, led by captain Parris Campbell, accepted the Cotton Bowl trophy during a break in the action at OSU's basketball game last night. Steve Helwagen - 19 minutes ago; 2; Tools. Edit; Slot to 247Sports Home; Slot to Ohio State Buckeyes ...


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Google Buckeyes offer Texas wide receiver - 247Sports

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Buckeyes offer Texas wide receiver
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The Buckeyes have offered a scholarship to Austin (Texas) Bowie 2019 wide receiver Elijah Higgins. Extremely excited to receive an offer from THE Ohio State University! #GoBucks #Zone6 ⭕ pic.twitter.com/YVFnHQMK0j. — Elijah Higgins (@ehigggz ...


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BTN Dienhart: 15 biggest shoes to fill in Big Ten football

Dienhart: 15 biggest shoes to fill in Big Ten football
Tom Dienhart, BTN.com Senior Writer via Big Ten Network

Spring football isn’t too far around the corner. That is when schools can begin to take their first meaningful steps toward building their 2018 squads. Some top talent has left Big Ten campuses. Here is a look at the 15 biggest shoes to fill--along with a possible replacement.

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Google Buckeyes' spring game will be earlier than usual this year - 247Sports

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This is a week earlier than when the Buckeyes usually have their spring game. It is usually the second-to-last Saturday of the month (which would be April 21 this year). Prior to Urban Meyer's arrival as head coach, the spring game was often the final ...
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Google Buckeyes House Hoosiers, the Void of Kerry Coombs, and Tate Martell on the Benefits of...

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Google Ohio State football podcast: The Buckeyes' QB decision might not be as difficult as you...

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Ohio State football podcast: The Buckeyes' QB decision might not be as difficult as you think
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Ohio State's 71-56 win against Indiana and why the effort proved the Buckeyes are who we thought they were before the loss Thursday to Penn State. What Indiana did in the second half against the Buckeyes that concerns Kyle going forward, especially as ...
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Google Sports Today: Beat goes on for Buckeyes against Archie's Hoosiers - MyDaytonDailyNews

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Chris Holtmann's Buckeyes led for all but 1:30 en route to a 71-56 victory that guaranteed a winning Big Ten record in the coach's first season in Columbus. The Buckeyes, of course, are thinking of bigger things after Holtmann's hiring reinvigorated ...

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Google Ohio State football podcast: The Buckeyes' QB decision may not be as difficult as you think...

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Ohio State's 71-56 win against Indiana and why the effort proved the Buckeyes are who we thought they were before the loss Thursday to Penn State. What Indiana did in the second half against the Buckeyes that concerns Kyle going forward, especially ...

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LGHL National Signing Day: Ohio State football welcomes the rest of the 2018 class

National Signing Day: Ohio State football welcomes the rest of the 2018 class
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Despite most of the 2018 class signing their LOIs during the Early Signing Period, OSU could get a few more on the traditional signing day.

This year marked the first time that the NCAA has given college football prospects an opportunity to sign their National Letters of Intent during an early signing period. From Dec. 20-22, Ohio State (and the other 129 FBS programs) were expecting to add up to 80% of their incoming 2018 class, with the remaining few scholarship spots to be claimed on the traditional National Signing Day on Wednesday, Feb. 7.

Having already received 22 signed LOIs during the Early Signing Period, this year’s traditional February National Signing Day isn’t expected to be quite as exciting. However, Ohio State is looking to add a couple more high-value scholarship players to the 2018 class. That being said, the team is quickly running out of room, sitting at the scholarship maximum even before NSD. However, that could change if it is made public that other players are planning to transfer, or are ending their collegiate careers due to injury.

The Buckeyes already expect to get some paperwork from DT Tyler Friday and WR Chris Olave, who recently verbally committed to Ohio State. Other possible additions to the 2018 class include OLB Christopher Oats, OT Nicholas Petit-Frere, RB Taivon Thomas and OT Rasheed Walker.

Stay tuned for updates as the Buckeyes get BOOOOOM-ing during National Signing Day, and add to an already impressive haul of top talents from the 2018 recruiting class as they battle Georgia for the top class of the year.

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Google Tavion Thomas decommits from Oklahoma: Could the three-star Ohio RB be on the verge of...

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LGHL Ohio State continues to send out more offers to 2019 and 2020 prospects

Ohio State continues to send out more offers to 2019 and 2020 prospects
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Two North Carolina prospects got Buckeye offers on Tuesday

The finishing touches are being put on the Ohio State Buckeyes’ 2018 recruiting class. National Signing Day is a week away, and there’s a chance Urban Meyer and co. will snag a recruit or two by the time all the Letter of Intents are signed.

But, what about the classes after 2018?

Like any elite program, they’re focusing not only on the current year, but the years down the road. The Buckeyes have dished out offers left and right over the past week to prospects in the 2019 and 2020 classes. That trend carried over into Tuesday, as OSU made more offers to recruits in the ‘19 and ‘20 classes.

2020 in Zone 6


One offer that went out was to 2020 wide receiver Porter Rooks. Rooks, who hails from Charlotte, N.C., doesn’t have a lot recruiting grades yet, but that didn’t stop the Buckeyes.

Rooks made the offer known on Tuesday evening via Twitter.


Blessed to receive an offer from the Ohio State University. #GoBucks ⭕pic.twitter.com/iXfEDj7fmp

— Porter Rooks (@p9rooks) January 30, 2018

It’s been an eventful end to January for the WR; a a trio of schools (Penn State, Tennessee and Ohio State) made him offers, and on Rooks’ end, he made an unofficial visit with South Carolina on Jan. 20, according to his profile page on 247sports.

Schools have taken notice of the 6-foot-1 prospect, as 24 of them have made an offer. That trio of programs joined the likes of Alabama, Auburn and Florida State in the pursuit of the wide receiver. Expect more programs to send their offers, as there is still plenty of time left in his recruitment process.

As mentioned before, there aren’t too many recruiting grades out there for Rooks. 247sports, though, did give the WR a grade—and it’s a good one. Currently, the website has him as the 10th best prospect in the class, third best WR, and the second best in North Carolina.

The next great D-lineman?


Prior to Rooks making his offer known, a fellow North Carolina native received an OSU offer, too. Three-star 2019 defensive tackle Joshua Harris (Roxboro, NC / Person) made his Buckeye offer known on Twitter.


Blessed to receive and offer from the Ohio State University pic.twitter.com/qqn7Hxgn5x

— Joshua Harris (@H_Josh99) January 30, 2018

In addition to his three-star ranking, Harris is considered by the 247sports composite as the 25th best DT and 15th best prospect out of North Carolina. So far, 12 schools have made him offers. Those schools include Big Ten programs Maryland, Wisconsin and Penn State; additionally, the Georgia Bulldogs, who were defeated by Alabama in the National Championship Game, also made an offer to the 6-foot-5 DT.

Often, picture collages on Twitter are they way recruits let everyone know about an offer. In Rooks’ tweet, he has the Ohio State logo and a touchdown celebration as the pictures. Harris took a different approach, putting up a highlight reel consisting of Dre’Mont Jones, Chase Young and Tracy Sprinkle.

Could it be that he follows the program more closely than others? After tweeting out the highlight reel, he posted a graphic of him in an OSU uniform.


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— Joshua Harris (@H_Josh99) January 30, 2018

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Google Buckeyes rebound vs. Indiana - The Courier

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COLUMBUS — Jae'Sean Tate scored 16 points and No. 17 Ohio State took control early in cruising to a 71-56 win over Indiana on Tuesday night. Kaleb Wesson added 14 points and Keita Bates-Diop had 13 points and 13 rebounds as the Buckeyes (19-5, 10-1 ...

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Google Kurelic: Harbaugh attacking Ohio again; final five for 2018? - 247Sports

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On Monday the Buckeyes offered 2020 Akron Hoban linebacker DeaMonte Trayanum. Michigan followed up with an offer to Trayanum on Tuesday. Monday the Wolverines offered a scholarship to 2021 Pickerington North athlete Jack Sawyer. Sawyer is definitely on ...

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Google Buckeyes bully way by Hoosiers 71-56 - WANE

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Jae'Sean Tate scored 16 points and No. 17 Ohio State took control early in cruising to a 71-56 win over Indiana on Tuesday night. Kaleb Wesson added 14 points and Keita Bates-Diop had 13 points and 13 rebounds as the Buckeyes (19 ...

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Google College Basketball: Buckeyes Handle Hoosiers - Valley News

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Columbus, Ohio — Jae'Sean Tate scored 16 points and No. 17 Ohio State took control early in cruising to a 71-56 win over Indiana on Tuesday night. Kaleb Wesson added 14 points and Keita Bates-Diop had 13 points and 13 rebounds as the Buckeyes (19-5 ...

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Google Buckeyes back in Oklahoma for another offer - 247Sports

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The Buckeyes have offered a scholarship to Tulsa (Okla.) Booker T. Washington. 2020 wide receiver Javian Hester. Blessed to say I have received my 2nd offer from the the University of Ohio State #Buckeyes pic.twitter.com/uuojzOHq4D. — Javian ...


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Google Buckeyes offer huge D-tackle and Carolina linebacker - 247Sports

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Buckeyes offer huge D-tackle and Carolina linebacker
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COLUMBUS - Penn State was an aberration. The loss an asterisk. Ohio State doesn't give up 82 points in a Big Ten game. The Buckeyes don't allow teams to shoot 58 percent from the field, nor do they give up an otherworldly 79 percent shooting from the ...
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