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Akron Zips (Official Thread)

Akron Football Bowl Eligible for 2026​

The Zips received a waiver from the NCAA on Wednesday that will immediately eliminate their postseason ban and remove practice restrictions that were in place for the 2024 and 2025 seasons.

"We are very proud of our academic progress and excited about the opportunity to compete in the postseason this fall," Akron Head Football Coach Joe Moorhead stated.

Akron's bowl ban and restrictions were due to the 2021-22 academic year, when a coaching change and roster adjustments caused the football team's APR to fall below the required four-year average. The Zips, who finished the season 5-7 (4-4 in the MAC), their best record since the 2017 season, were not only ineligible for the postseason, but also forced to decrease their full practice hours from 20 hours to 16 hours each week throughout the season.

Akron is now eligible for the MAC football championship and a bowl game if it gets to at least six wins.

The Zips last played in a bowl game in 2017.
In other news, I was named eligible to receive the Nobel Prize.
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Game Thread tOSU at Nebraska, Sat. Nov. 21st, TBA

College football's biggest trap games in 2026: Texas, Ohio State among teams that face sneaky tests

These eight potential CFP contenders should beware -- you can't take anything for granted in college football​

Ohio State at Nebraska, Nov. 21

The Buckeyes have not lost the game preceding Michigan under Ryan Day, but there was a close call at Maryland in 2022 when Ohio State was ranked No. 2 and unbeaten.

Day has been nearly untouchable against non-elite opponents during his tenure, so this one drips with nobody-will-see-it-coming measures. The toughest assignment for the Buckeyes is keeping their eyes on the Huskers with Michigan looming at Ohio Stadium.

Matt Rhule hasn't beaten a ranked opponent with the Huskers and could get as many as five opportunities to do so this fall. Nebraska signed former Virginia and UNLV star Anthony Colandrea in the portal after losing Dylan Raiola to Oregon. Nebraska's only win in 11 tries against Ohio State came in Lincoln during the 2011 season, a 34-27 decision that led to a coaching change a few months later, with Urban Meyer eventually taking over
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OT Austin Siereveld, Captain (All B1G, National Champion)

Am betting that Siereveld is pushed inside this year (RG methinks), while one of the younger guys are put in the LT position. Is he valuable, certainly, and needs to have a place on the OL. Can see Bowen making changes, looking for that best front 5 to take the field. Can always stick a TE on the left to help with leakage, until the newbie 'gets it'. Certainly have upcoming talent at LT, only not ripe yet.
I think he is more naturally suited for OG, but you put your best guy there regardless when the necessity arises and we've seen this in the past (see Donovan Jackson). So I'm sure Austin will get some reps there and may end up being the guy there. Even if it's not his natural position at the next level, it helps the team and typically helps his draft stock showing the versatility to swing out to tackle.
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SF Brandon Noel (Official Thread)

Ohio State's Brandon Noel likely to return for Big Ten Tournament​

March 6, 2026,
“We’re excited to get him back,” Diebler said. “We just don’t know exactly when it’s going to be yet, but there’s a real likelihood we’ll be able to get him on the floor next week.”
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If you could change the outcome of one Ohio State football game, which would you choose?

1969 - without that 24-12 loss, the SuperSophs would have had a 3-peat. The Natty for the 1970 Coaches poll was awarded before the bowl games, and tOSU would have been ahead of Texas if they’d been defending 2 Natties. The loss to Stanford would have only affected the AP poll.

The Florida loss after the 2006 season and the 1976 Rose Bowl loss in Archie’s last game are the next closest for me.

If I’m not mistaken, ‘69 also led to Woody becoming even more conservative offensively. IMO that loss had a huge effect on ‘70 and ‘73-‘75.

Could’ve been an all time run of NCs. At the very least OSU outright beats the cheaters and wins it all in ‘73.
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Neal Shipley (PGA Golf Pro)

Kid seems to have his head screwed on straight. The leap from collegiate/Korn Ferry to the PGA tour is immense. Good ball striking is assumed, most are putting contests. The numbers on Script's post are numbers I'd kill for, but as noted, not quite good enough. Practice, practice, practice, and then hopefully get hot for four days in a tournament. Seems simple, but hard to do. Also, hard not to get discouraged. But as said, he's got his head screwed on straight. And, keep seeing his mug in some commercials, which has to be a good thing, as he's making money while he's trying to make some coin on the tour. Hopefully he keeps his card for another year. Neal, hit 'em long, straight, and not too often.
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Lou Holtz (Longtime CFB HC, R.I.P.)

Was alive during those times, and somewhat sentient. Yes, the Dispatch had those quotes published, as well as the Citizen-Journal. Dad took me to Rotary Club where Woody was speaker. He was asked that question, and he unabashadly said, yes he did say that. Story of running out of gas in Xichigan, and him pushing his car across state line into Ohio because 'won't spend a nickel in that state', seems to me to be more of urban legend, but yeah, can see him saying that. I do know he hated losing Ohioans to Xichigan in recruiting battles, and although he never bad-mouthed those Ohio kids, he made side quips about their decision making processes. He truly was a bigger than life person.
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Pawn Stars

1. Rick Harrison married for 5th time:

Pawn Stars’ Rick Harrison Marries Angie Polushkin in Intimate Las Vegas Wedding Ceremony​

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In her own Instagram post, which was set to the tune of "I Said Yes" by Sunny Bloom, Polushkin shared several pictures from the couple's romantic day.

"We toured a beautiful winery in Chile and Rick got down on one knee ," Polushkin wrote.

The picturesque proposal was the second time Harrison popped the question. The first time he proposed was in his living room, but because his stepdaughters called it "the most unromantic proposal ever," he decided to do it again, TMZ first reported.

Harrison presented Polushkin with one of his most prized rings from his iconic pawn shop, with a representative telling the outlet that Harrison called the 6.5-carat pear-shaped ring "breathtaking, just like Angie is."

2. Cory Harrison hurt in a motor cycle crash in Mexico and starts a GoFundMe page to help pay for his medical expenses:

'Pawn Stars' co-star Corey Harrison asking fans for help paying medical bills​

Harrison, a founding cast member of the long-running History Channel reality TV series, suffered severe injuries in a Mexico motorcycle crash.

"Pawn Stars" regular Corey "Big Hoss" Harrison, who nearly died in a motorcycle accident in January, asked for help from fans to help pay medical bills, fundraiser organizers said.

Harrison, the grandson of World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop patriarch Richard “Old Man” Harrison and son of Rick "Genius" Harrison, wiped out while riding in Tulum, Mexico, he and friends said.

The Harrisons and long-time family friend Austin “Chumlee” Russell are the stars of the History Channel show "Pawn Stars," which follows the action inside their Las Vegas pawn shop.

The crash happened shortly before Rick Harrison's wedding. according to the son.

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A GoFundMe effort launched on Monday is seeking to raise $18,000, and a little more than $5,000 had come in by late Friday morning.

"With his full knowledge and blessing, we’re raising emergency funds to cover more than $100,000 in medical bills and related expenses after a serious motorcycle accident in Tulum, Mexico," according to GFM organizer Aron Chambers.

"He suffered devastating injuries: 11 fractured ribs, a punctured lung, a concussion, and internal bleeding. He was rushed to a hospital in Playa del Carmen, where the reality of medical emergencies in Mexico hit hard — costs add up fast, and payment is often required upfront."

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CB Jay Timmons (Official Thread)

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Depth Chart Outlook​

While Timmons can play both on the outside and at nickel, the slot is where he will likely begin his Ohio State career, as it's the most likely path to the field for Timmons as a freshman. Florida State transfer Earl Little Jr., who played safety in Tallahassee but is expected to play nickel at OSU, will hold the top spot in the depth chart. Still, Timmons could very well be in the second spot in the slot on the two-deep to begin his first season as a Buckeye.

In formations where Ohio State uses six defensive backs, Timmons could be on the field in those situations, competing for playing time with fellow freshman Jordan Thomas, Alabama transfer Cam Calhoun and redshirt sophomore Miles Lockhart, among others. He could also earn early playing time on special teams, where his speed and eye for the football could allow him to be an outstanding gunner early on.

Jermaine Mathews Jr. and Devin Sanchez are the favorites to start at cornerback to begin the 2026 season, but Timmons has the tools to compete for a top backup spot right away. Once Mathews and Little take their talents to the NFL following the 2026 season, Timmons could very well be a starter in Ohio State’s secondary as a sophomore in 2027.
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