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Ohio State Wrestling (2015/2017/2018 B1G Champs, 2015 National Champs, 2019 National Runners-up)
- By MPhillips
- Other OSU and Professional Sports
- 4229 Replies
Tom Ryan Talks RTCs, Ohio State Lineup
Ohio State coach Tom Ryan reflects on his coaching career and shares his thoughts on the Buckeyes' lineup for next season.
www.flowrestling.org
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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Headlines You Don't See Every Day (outside of Florida)
- By Jagdaddy
- Open Discussion (Work-safe)
- 3189 Replies
Entire theater evacuated during ‘Spider-Man’ screening due to moviegoer’s uncontrollable bout of ‘rotten’ flatulence
Not even “spidey sense” could have prevented this odiferous attack.
nypost.com
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Thread of What You've Eaten, Cooked and/or Drunk Lately
- By buxfan4life
- Open Discussion (Work-safe)
- 3623 Replies
Bratwurst and Cheeseburger open face on croissants w/sauerkraut and yellow mustard.
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DB Kaden Gebhardt (Official Thread)
- By ScriptOhio
- Buckeye Football
- 50 Replies
Better Know a Buckeye: Physicality, IQ and Instincts Can Make Kaden Gebhardt A Difference-Making Safety Near the Line of Scrimmage
Kaden Gebhardt’s physical playmaking, sharp instincts and high football IQ give him the tools to emerge as a difference-maker at safety, especially near the line of scrimmage.
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.
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WR Jeremiah Smith (All B1G, B1G Freshman of Year, B1G WR of Year, Unanimous All-American, 2025 Rose Bowl Off MVP, National Champion)
- By ScriptOhio
- Buckeye Football
- 1356 Replies
Joel Klatt divulges the true Heisman odds for Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith
Klatt reveals what he thinks the odds are of Smith bringing home the coveted trophy.
scarletandgame.com
Joel Klatt divulges the true Heisman odds for Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith
Klatt reveals what he thinks the odds are of Smith bringing home the coveted trophy.For how great Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith has been in his first two years of college, his trophy case is a bit bare. Of course, he helped the Buckeyes win a national championship in 2024. However, he has not won the Biletnikoff Award for the best receiver in college football yet.
Coming into last year, Smith was the favorite to win that award, as well as the Heisman Trophy. He finished 2025 without bringing home either. This year, he is one of the favorites to win both awards. Joel Klatt recently divulged what he thinks the odds are of Smith winning the Heisman.
Joel Klatt picks Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith to win the Heisman Trophy
While appearing on Pardon My Take, Klatt picked Smith to win the Heisman Trophy. He explained that if he had to bet his life on one player to win the award right now, he would take Smith."If I have to be right, I'm taking Jeremiah Smith. This could be a year where a player's body of work gets respected, and he should be up there...if you said, 'You have to be right, you have to bet your own money,' I would pick Jeremiah Smith because he is the best player in the sport."
Smith is definitely the best player in the country as things stand right now. He makes the biggest impact and is the most dangerous weapon. Of course, winning the Heisman would be incredibly tough for him because of the fact that it's usually a quarterback award.
However, in the last decade or so, more non-QBs have won the award. Travis Hunter and Devonta Smith both won it because of their pass-catching skills. Smith is a better pure receiver than both of them, but he also could lose votes to Julian Sayin since it is usually a quarterback award.
The Ohio State Buckeyes need Smith to be unstoppable in 2026
Smith would certainly love to win the Heisman, but that's not his ultimate goal. Smith has stated that he wants to win a national championship in his final season with the Buckeyes. In order to do that, they need him to play like the best player in the country.Ohio State is going to have moments where Smith is going to be double-teamed, so they need to find a viable option on the opposite side of him who can take attention away from Smith. Of course, Smith is good enough to still be an effective player even when dealing with multiple defenders.
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A Look at Ohio State in Big Games Since 1969
- By twister55
- Buckeye Football
- 16 Replies
y not talk about woody success....wanna talb about someone post everything. .this was a half the story tell whole story
Woody Hayes' Achievements
Hayes' coaching career at Ohio State was marked by significant accomplishments.
- Total Wins — Hayes recorded 205 wins, with a coaching record of 205–61–10.
Wikipedia
- National Titles — He led the Buckeyes to five national championships, recognized by major polls.
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- Big Ten Championships — Hayes secured 13 Big Ten titles throughout his career.
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- Bowl Appearances — His teams participated in 11 bowl games, showcasing consistent performance.
now bitch about ryan day, i'm not happy with his poor record vs ttun ,but look at kirby smart vs his rival alabama not good either .u guys can write as u wish but poor writters
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C Christoph Tilly (Official Thread)
- By DZ83CK
- Buckeye Alumni
- 31 Replies
Thanks but no thanks. They have Jelavic to fill that role.
Ohio State should bring back this player with the new eligibility rules
Now that every player gets five years of eligibility, the Buckeyes should bring back their center from a year ago.Ohio State should bring back this player with the new eligibility rules
Now that every player gets five years of eligibility, the Buckeyes should bring back their center from a year ago.
The NCAA has lost again in court (shocking, I know), and now players from the 2022 class in all sports will have a fifth year of eligibility. That means that a lot of seniors who tried to be drafted in their respective sports could flood back to the NCAA to try to find a spot.
One of those players could be former Buckeye center Christoph Tilly. Tilly was the starting center for the Ohio State basketball program last season, averaging 11 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists. While he wasn't the best center they've ever had, the Buckeyes need to see if they can bring him back.
Why the Ohio State basketball program should bring Christoph Tilly back
The Buckeyes simply don't have a good player to replace Tilly on the roster. As it stands now, Ivan Njegovan is slated to be the starting center. While he has shown some promise as an offensive rebounder, his offensive skill set leaves a lot to be desired. He's at least a decent shot-blocker, though.
Still, the Buckeyes would benefit from having Tilly back as the starter. At seven feet tall, he can still deter players at the rim. He shot abysmally from outside the 3-point arc a year ago, but at least he can make those shots occasionally. Spacing the floor will be key with the roster next year.
The core of the team will be John Mobley Jr. and two five-star freshmen. Maximizing the offense is clearly going to be the way that this team has to play in order to win games. They are going to be small in the backcourt, so why not try to have the best offense they can possibly put on the court?
Tilly went undrafted in late June, so he would be available to come back. It would certainly boost up a roster that actually has expectations after Jake Diebler took the Buckeyes to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in four years. Adding a center who can shoot would help.
Ohio State can't bring their best player from a year ago back
Unfortunately for them, Ohio State cannot bring the best player on the team back. Bruce Thornton was surprisingly the first pick of the second round by the Houston Rockets. He played well in Summer League, all but assuring his chance at a roster spot with the Rockets.
Had they been able to bring back Thornton, this would have been a team that could win the Big Ten. As it stands now, they should still shoot for the top six. If they bring back Tilly, the top four could be in play. Deibler needs to do as much research as he can to see if bringing Tilly back would be feasible.
I'm sure Tilly will explore a return to college basketball. It would help if he could come back to Columbus and play for a familiar face and in a familiar environment. That would be the best-case scenario for everyone involved in his possible return.
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