Good versatile depth pickup.

Jagdaddy said:

I hear some rabid alum has made a fortune selling tomato-based prepackaged gumbo to big box retailers ...

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you mean they paid him to throw that shit away.

Tomateaux Quinoa Gumbeaux said:

Beck couldn’t bring home the title but his girlfriend did.

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Time to do research on this award...

So I started thinking about the future of OSU recruiting, and how it will begin to pivot away from HSers being the main talent pool to draw from. Sports is cyclical and success breeds followers. And right now we are in the midst of a recruiting transformation where HSers are no longer the vital part of recruiting. And it may come off as sour grapes for the foreseeable future, because there will be a number of HS recruits, with some high rankings who IMO won't get serious looks because they are not ready to play within 2yrs. Gone are the days of expecting a HS recruit to sit and develop for multiple years, especially higher rated ones. For example, if you're a TE and not at least 230lbs when you leave for college, there's not much point in adding you unless the staff believes you will stay for multiple years. The looks of a LB who is around 200-210 may not get the same looks.

Rosters will need to be constructed on a yearly basis. Ready made players are going to be more attractive then waiting for a HSer to get body and mentally ready for college. A HS DE who's 6'5 230lbs may get passed up for a DE transferring from Auburn, Charlotte, Baylor, etc who's also 6'5 but is around 250-260lbs, and more than likely cheaper than the HSer who may be a high 4star or 5star. The OL transfer from UVA, Buffalo or UCLA will get the roster spot over a HSer now. Classes may be closer to around 20 for HSers, and some may be a little less. Because the rosters will shrink to where there will be little to no fat like on an NFL roster. There will be some kids that are talented 17yo, but they still need to grow to what a team like OSU wants to sign.

Certainly don't see him getting any huge defensive stops. And sometimes see standing around, not off-ball movement. His break to the basket was certainly nice, and some deep shots were pretty, but agree that there are other skills that need honing.

calibuck said:

And Hartline might still have his pick of WRs, but not the Ohio State scenario to do it with. Can see WRs (better than average), going to USF versus wherever, because Hartline is there, but I don't know how good a team he's got there. Really thought Keinholtz might head there to be QB1, but didn't happen. Guess Hartline needs to build his daisy chain, get a good OL, then a good QB, then the good WRs....or in some other order..

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Hartline benefited A LOT from having that Block O on his chest. That bull won't hit the same walking into homes across the country, or even in SoFL now that Miami was just in the NC. He's going to find out quickly how hard it is to coach at the USF level and also get talent that he's accustomed to.
Sorry, back to Blake

Tomateaux Quinoa Gumbeaux said:

I will nominate Arthur Smith on behalf of @BuckeyeNation27

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I had it typed out, then was afraid of what lvbuckeye was going to yell at me....so I let it go.

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Nice rack.

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Always kinda wonder how coaches utilize the 'dropping' of player rankings to motivate said players? Is it a singling out, position room generalization, or a take aside type of thing? And conversely, using a player upgrade 4* => 5*, to push/maintain the player's enthusiasm toward hard work. Certainly the coaches use comparisons "you have the same qualities as Caleb, so use them" type of pitch. The above post put these questions in my wandering mind on this Wednesday morning. Methinks that is why/how these coaches are paid seven figures to ply their trades....and yeah, I get that every kid is different, some require praise, some require kicking in the butt, etc.

Stock is up on Former Ohio State star Will Howard following just a few words from new Steelers HC Mike McCarthy​

The former Buckeye may just have a chance to take a big step forward in Year 2 in the NFL.



The Ohio State Buckeyes got Will Howard for one season to be their starting quarterback and it worked out perfectly.

There’s a chance Ohio State doesn’t win the national championship without Howard. The former Kansas State transfer was able to boost his draft stock into being a sixth-round pick.

After sitting his first year, Howard could be in the mix to compete for the job in Pittsburgh if Aaron Rodgers doesn’t return. Steelers’ new head coach Mike McCarthy just so happens to sound like a big fan of what Howard brings.

Mike McCarthy is looking forward to coaching former Buckeye Will Howard ​

“I’m really excited about Will Howard,” McCarthy said on Tuesday. “I thought he really came on there at Ohio State. I’m anxious to work with him. It would be great to have Aaron back — but Will and Mason — I’m really looking forward to getting started with those guys.”

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Howard along with Mason Rudolph are the only quarterbacks under contract for 2026 in Pittsburgh. Howard did not play in 2025 and was out with a broken hand until November.

McCarthy has a track record of developing quarterbacks and that’s good news for the 6-foot-4 Howard. Some believe that Howard’s leadership and student of the game mentality can help him be a long-term backup. There are also some who think he can be a low-end starter for a team.
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I'm as biased as it gets but I think this man will be the head coach at OSU someday. Great with the kids and developing them, personable, well spoken, and he just fucking gets it.

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I have two tickets on the 50 yard line. Make me an offer!

buckeyebri said:

Yeah all they did was promote Brady their OC. The HC sucks but one of his lieutenants is the guy to lead you to the SB….

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I remember sometime in the last few years a time fired the Oline coach and hired the assistant worked out about like expected

Halloween game for this one. Definitely going to be going, any other BPers planning on attending this one as well?