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305Buck 28 Jul 2026, 11:43 am
Tranard Roberts is visiting Ohio State for the Ball State game.

ORD_Buckeye said:

I think Corn would willingly go, and their fans would be thrilled, thinking that they'd dominate the B12. Can't see anyone else going without a fight though.

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There are times when Penn State fans would be happy if they joined the ACC.

I think the Big Ten and SEC need to stop trying to make everyone else happy and just shut the door on them.
1. Tell the Playoff Committee and NCAA where they can cram it, and stop joining their meetings.
2. Agree to the same number of teams in the Big Ten and SEC. Whether that's 18 or 20 or 22 or 100 or whatever. Don't worry, you'll get to choose whoever you want from the rest of college football in a couple of minutes. They'll join to get you to whatever that number is.
3. Agree to play 9 conference games. Just do it. Crybabies.
4. Agree to play 1 cross-conference game. Big Ten vs. SEC. Every year. This is a home game to teams that play only 4 conference home games and an away game to teams that already play 5 conference home games. So everyone has 5 home, 5 away games. And yes, if you play a neutral site game, you can go cry in a bucket, because you might be sitting at 4 home, 5 away, and 1 neutral. And that is going to bone you in Step #6.
5. All games count toward your record. No more of this overall record, conference record shit. All games count. Your record is 9-3. Not 9-3, 6-3.
6. Schedule whoever the hell you want in the FBS the last 2 games. Play Bowling Green or San Diego State or Central Michigan. Actually, don't play Central Michigan until they fuck themselves with a cactus for their part in allowing Connor Stalions at their game. Anyway, every team should have at most 7 home games and at least 5 away games.
7. At the end of the season, top 4-6 teams in each league have a playoff. If you want to have divisions you need to win in order to make your playoffs, fine. Or just pick the top teams and go from there. Home teams to better seeds.
8. Finally, the champion of each conference plays in the "Super Awesome Mega Bowl" that alternates between somewhere in Big Ten country and somewhere in SEC country. Don't call it the national championship game, or the other conferences might be able to sue for monopoly or something.

cry me a river

ScriptOhio said:

Just sayin':

1. Anybody watch any of the 1st 2 games?....Me neither.

2. Do you think there is any crying in this baseball league?

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In terms of entertainment value, how much worse than the Cincinnati Reds can it possibly be?

I mean maybe a bosom falls out or something (one that you'd like to see that is)?

Cliff Notes for the paywalled.

125 - Threw the, "self discipline" right at Bouzakis.
133 - Davino loves it and is an "ultra-competitor."
141 - Wants Mendez back. Say's he deserves a fifth year. A proponent for, "Five for Five." Mentioned Brown first if Mendez doesn't come back. Then said, Bouzakis could go 41."
149 - Shaw/Chase/Brown mentioned in that order.
157 - Cannon is staying. Said, "He thought about moving up." AND "He's big." SEE: 125, "self discipline."
165 - Stiles is moving up. Will battle it out with Birden. Mentioned Paddy getting a year back, but moving on. Complimentary.
174 - Smith. Ryan spoke highly of him. Glowingly. Put the work in all summer. SEE: "self discipline."
184 - Fishback. Mentioned Watters and that he was hurt badly at U20's.
197 - Shumate
285 - Feldman

Ryan seems tired and I thought a bit disparaging towards Bouzakis. Threw the whole "self discipline" thing a couple times...

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Just some names to possibly know. Though nowadays I wouldn't expect an OH RB just because of location like if it was 10yrs ago

Login to view embedded media This picture shows how absurd the amount of WR talent has come through OSU

Arch… Manning… These guys never learn.

Can't wait for the season to start!

Better Know a Buckeye: Physicality, IQ and Instincts Can Make Kaden Gebhardt A Difference-Making Safety Near the Line of Scrimmage​

Scouting Report​

With a high football IQ, Gebhardt uses his instincts to take the right angle and beat the ball carrier to his spot more often than not. He shines closer to the line of scrimmage as a safety in the box, as Gebhardt is a hard-nosed player who is more physical than his size might show.

While he's best when he's going downhill, Gebhardt's agility and ability to be quick in small areas allow him to be an effective zone defender.

Although his workout and testing numbers might not blow anyone away, Gebhardt's combination of toughness, IQ and quickness allows him to make plays all over the field.

Depth Chart Outlook​

With a loaded group of safeties in 2026 that includes Jaylen McClain, Earl Little Jr., Terry Moore, Leroy Roker III, redshirt freshman Deshawn Stewart and fellow freshmen Blaine Bradford, Simeon Caldwell and Khmari Bing, among others, Gebhardt will likely have to wait his turn before making a significant impact on defense.

Gebhardt – whose physical development as a freshman has been apparent with his “Dude of the Week” recognition earlier this summer – could be a candidate to make an early impact on special teams, which could help his chances of climbing the depth chart starting next season.

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Little and Moore are both fifth-year seniors while McClain is also a candidate to enter the 2027 NFL draft, so there will be playing time up for grabs at safety as early as next season.

Gebhardt will likely be a safety that plays closer to the line of scrimmage and in the box at Ohio State, a specific skill set that could earn him situational playing time earlier than expected as he attempts to work his way up to a future starting role.

Mike80 said:

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Hmmmm, circle jerk? Shouldn't one of the figures be an ewe to honor aTm?

Yeah, keeping Sayin's jersey clean is kinda key. Opening holes for the RB is also key. Believe going to lose four of the five OL starters this season, and not certain how many back-ups will exhaust their eligibility or transfer. To me, Bowen's rep is still up in the air. The last two games were pretty much horrors, and didn't seem like any mid-course adjustments to stop the DL from causing mayhem. Agreed with the above, haven't had a 5* OL recruit in awhile, not for lack of effort, but getting outbid by competition. But, tOSU has decided not to get into a bidding war. Ergo, Bowen has to develop the existing talent. To me, the #12 OT v the #1 OT is hard to quantify. Hopefully Bowen (and the other OL coaches) can get the #12 OT to a high level. Then the upcoming recruits will come if they see the results of Buckeye training (much like other positions on the team). It is interesting to see how well the OL room is or isn't perceived by the non-Buckeye world.

Appears that there's alot of talent on the bench. And not enough balls to go around. Am thinking that these new guys and TSC will continue to light it up when game is put away. Hopefully Day & Co will let them keep throwing, instead of belly plays into the middle of the line. tOSU is going to lose two of their best WRs after this season, so gotta get the new kids some reps. Hopefully the new coach will run with more kids than Hartline used to during the waning moments of a game. PS, like the idea of the WRs on put/kick-off return teams, letting them get used to blocking.

Mike80 said:

I mean the show went off the air almost 20 years ago now. None of them were really all that young even then....hell even Drea De Matteo is in her mid-50s now and Meadow is mid-40s.

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The show felt ahead of its time and seems newer than it actually is.

These early games will hopefully let the cream rise to the top. See plenty of potential, so let he who makes the plays get the minutes. But being true to being Negative Nelly, hope there are enough snaps to go around. LJSr has alot of weapons, now just gotta find the right combination. Maybe see a 'line-out' thing like hockey? Could be a nightmare for B10 opponents. Here's hoping for a better post-season than last year.

ScriptOhio said:

ESPN: Judge says injunction doesn't cover football players who signed pro deals

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We wish him well in all his endeavors.