Re: 2016 winner: BB73 (with a record 87.5 points)
2017 winner: BB73 (65.5 points)

Great job BB73, back to back wins.

Also, the best contest on BP, hopefully it will be run again next year.

Dot Commentary: Which Big Ten team would get biggest boost from bowl win?
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Of course, when your actual name is "Master W. Teague III", you really don't need to aggrandize it even if you do have a big ego (I know that all indications are that he doesn't). IMO, you also typically need A FEW big egos on the team to take things to the very top of the heap. E.g., I doubt that OU is really sweating Mayfield's antics much, and even with all the serious b.s. we're still glad that Maurice Clarett decided to play for tOSU in 2002.

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Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer doesn’t want players to rush NFL Draft decision
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Meyer said that pending draft decisions made the early signing period tricky, but doesn’t want to rush his current players.

“It’s much better (now). They’re doing a much better job, the NFL, working with the colleges and working with these players, and now they’re allowed to evaluate these underclassmen.”

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer via Dan Hope, Eleven Warriors


There are a few Ohio State Buckeyes who currently are mulling over their decision on whether to return to Columbus for another year after the Cotton Bowl, or to declare themselves eligible for the NFL Draft. Sam Hubbard and Denzel Ward are the key Buckeyes who will have to decide on whether to go to the NFL, with decisions also needed from Dre’Mont Jones, Mike Weber, Jerome Baker, and Parris Campbell.

Players leaving for the NFL is nothing new to Urban Meyer, as he has had plenty make that jump during his college football career, but he likes to tell his players to take their time in making such a big decision. Meyer charts the players with the decision to make on whether to enter the draft or not, but he says every year he is surprised by at least one of the decisions.

At least if some of Meyer’s players are going to move on to greener pastures, the process of evaluating where those players might be drafted is a lot better than it was a decade ago. With the new evaluating process the NFL has worked on for underclassmen considering the move, it can help them make the best possible decision for their future, whether that means taking a chance in declaring for the draft, or returning to school to work on their skills for another year.

“For us, the end game is get better today, that’s really the end game. We’ll have some goals in terms of specific measurements we want to hit, but at least in my experience, thats when I feel like teams I’ve coached have been able to reach potential.”

Ohio State men’s basketball coach Chris Holtmann via Jon Richardson, BT Powerhouse


On Saturday, Ohio State will square off with North Carolina in the CBS Sports Classic, and a win over the Tar Heels would continue to build some momentum for the Buckeyes as they work back towards Big Ten play. The last time Ohio State played a talented opponent on a neutral floor, things didn’t go so well, with the Buckeyes losing two of three games in the PK80 Classic in Portland in late November.

Since the losses to Gonzaga and Butler, as well as a loss at home to Clemson in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge, Ohio State has won five straight games, with the first two wins during that streak coming against Wisconsin and Michigan. A win over North Carolina on Saturday could go a long way in building the confidence of a young team under a new head coach.

The more Ohio State has played for Holtmann, the more the Buckeyes have gotten comfortable with what the new head coach is trying to do. Holtmann has also learned how to use his players better on the floor. Senior Jae’Sean Tate has been given more time as the primary ball handler, as well as times when Tate, Andrew Dakich, and C.J. Jackson are all on the floor at the same time, giving Ohio State better ball movement. The resurgence of Kam Williams on offense has also helped, leading Ohio State to a better shot at beating the Tar Heels than many would have thought just a month ago.

“Being an Ohio kid and having an Ohio-based family, you lose your mind. It was very humbling and surreal. I’m very proud to be an Ohio State Buckeye.”

Ohio State signee Alex Williams via Tim May, The Columbus Dispatch


While many will focus on the near misses for Ohio State on some top recruits on the first day of the early signing period, one signing that might be flying under the radar is that of three-star defensive end Alex Williams. Formerly a verbal commit to Iowa State and West Virginia, the Buckeyes just offered the Pickerington product two weeks ago, and it didn’t take Williams very long to decide where he wanted to attend college.

Williams is hoping to play defensive end at Ohio State, but there is talk he could be shifted to tight end. After the transfer of Kierre Hawkins, along with A.J. Alexander being moved to medical scholarship due to a knee injury, there is a need at tight end for the Buckeyes.

It isn’t like there isn’t a need at defensive end, though. Ohio State will definitely need to try and replace seniors Jalyn Holmes and Tyquan Lewis, and it is very possible that Sam Hubbard will declare for the NFL Draft. Nick Bosa will return to Columbus next year, but with the rave reviews he is drawing, it is hard to imagine him sticking around past next season.

Williams worked hard to earn an opportunity at Ohio State, after suffering a back injury during his junior year of high school. Since then, Williams has demonstrated a tremendous work ethic, and added 35 pounds of muscle according to his father. Williams will now get to stay close to home, and is happy to contribute wherever the Buckeyes need him.

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The next set of College Football bowl games kick off tonight
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The Gasparilla Bowl kicks off a stretch of bowl games that wraps up on Christmas Eve with the Hawai’i Bowl

Last week ATS: 4-3 (4-3 National, 0-0 B1G)

Season ATS: 97-96-2 (47-43-2 National, 48-53-2 B1G)

Not the worst start to the bowl season, but there wasn’t much to write home about after the Las Vegas Bowl on Saturday, aside from Lane Kiffin laying it on Akron. Still plenty of bowl games left to boost the record for the year.

Bowl games:


Gasparilla Bowl: Temple (-7) v. Florida International - 8:00 PM EST - ESPN

This is probably my least favorite bowl game of the year. The main reason I hate this game so much is because it is played in the dump that is Tropicana Field. Also, what are Bad Boy Mowers? Is P. Diddy selling lawn mowers now? What happened to the days when we have a good sponsor for this game, like Beef ‘O’ Brady’s or Bitcoin?

Just take Temple to cover. The Owls finished the season strong, and their defense should hold Butch Davis’ team in check.

Temple 28, Florida International 17


Bahamas Bowl: UAB v. Ohio (-7) - 12:30 PM EST - ESPN

At least we won’t have to wait all that long to wash the stink of the Gasparilla Bowl off us, since we have a 12:30 kickoff on Friday. UAB is one of the best stories of the year in college football, as the Blazers posted an 8-4 record after they didn’t field a team the last two years. What a reward for the Blazers in getting to go to the Bahamas for this game.

This is quite the reward for Ohio as well, especially after having to spend recent bowl games in exotic locales like Alabama and Boise. Ohio could have had a better record than the 8-4 that they posted, as the Bobcats lost three of their four games by seven points or less.

Both teams are going to be happy to be playing on Friday, and I think this one will come down to the wire. Unlike some of the games that they have lost this year, Ohio will win, but UAB will give a strong effort in their first bowl game in 13 years.

Ohio 34, UAB 31


Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Central Michigan v. Wyoming (-3.5) - 4:00 PM EST - ESPN

Can they just rename this the Josh Allen Bowl? There is no doubt that Allen is going to be at least 85% of what is talked about on Friday’s broadcast in Boise. The Wyoming quarterback has been hampered by injury most of the year, which has limited him to just 13 touchdowns passes after throwing 28 touchdown passes last year.

Bet you didn’t think you would ever hear from Shane Morris again. The former Michigan quarterback didn’t have to go all that far after transferring, landing with the Chippewas for the final year of his college career. After falling out of favor with the Wolverines, Morris showed his talents by tossing 26 touchdowns this year.

I think Central Michigan is a little more of a complete team than Wyoming right now. Even though the Cowboys have Allen, they haven’t been able to get much done in the running game. Allen will have his moments, but Morris and the Chippewas will be too much in the end.

Central Michigan 30, Wyoming 23


Birmingham Bowl: Texas Tech v. South Florida (-3) - 12:00 PM EST - ESPN

Saturday should be a solid day of college football with quite the contrast in the first two contests. The first game of the day will see plenty of passing, and probably very little defense.

Texas Tech’s latest quarterback to put up big numbers is Nic Shimonek, who tossed 30 touchdowns this year. The Red Raiders were also able to incorporate a little more of a running game than in years past, as they averaged 141.6 yards per game on the ground.

South Florida quarterback Quinton Flowers will suit up for the Bulls for the last time in his career, and he has quite the laundry list of achievements. In three years as starter, not only has Flowers thrown for at least 20 touchdowns in each year, but the Miami native has ran for at least 900 yards in each of those three seasons.

This is the best defense that Texas Tech has fielded under Kliff Kingsbury, but that isn’t saying much at all. While Shimonek will put up some big numbers, the dual-threat that Flowers brings to the table will be too much for the Red Raiders to handle.

South Florida 44, Texas Tech 35


Armed Forces Bowl: San Diego State (-7) v. Army - 3:30 PM EST - ESPN

These two teams don’t like to pass the ball at all. It’s hard to blame San Diego State and Army for wanting to keep the ball on the ground when you are as successful at running the football as they are. These two teams have combined for over 7,200 yards rushing this year, with Army accounting for 4,270 yards rushing.

San Diego State has the only 2,000 yard rusher this year, as Rashaad Penny rushed for 2,027 yards in his senior season. Penny finished off the regular season in style, eclipsing 200 yards rushing in each of the last four games. The key for San Diego State is to get Penny over 100 yards rushing, as the Aztecs lost the two games in which Penny didn’t reach triple digits.

I really want to take Army to keep things close, but I think San Diego State will wear the Black Knights down. The Aztecs have one of the better rushing defenses in the country, and it’ll show as they’ll be able to handle Army’s rushing attack enough to win by double digits.

San Diego State 31, Army 17


Dollar General Bowl: Appalachian State v. Toledo (-7) - 7:00 PM EST - ESPN

Toledo has to have revenge on their mind after losing to Appalachian State last year in the Camellia Bowl. The Rockets never led in last year’s contest, but also never trailed by more than a touchdown. Toledo was a juggernaut on offense this year, scoring at least 30 points in 10 of 13 games behind the trio of Logan Woodside, Terry Swanson, and Diontae Johnson

Appalachian State has a standout quarterback of their own in Taylor Lamb, who tossed 27 touchdowns this year, and has thrown the most TDs in Sun Belt history. The Mountaineers looked lost after falling to UMass and Louisiana-Monroe, but finished the season with three straight wins.

I was tempted to lay the points with Toledo, but after closer inspection I think we are in for another close contest between the two teams. Unlike last year when the Mountaineers won in Montgomery, Toledo secures a bowl win in Mobile.

Toledo 41, Appalachian State 38


Hawai’i Bowl: Fresno State v. Houston (-2.5) - 8:30 PM EST - ESPN

Look at how Jeff Tedford has changed things in just one year in Fresno. After suffering through a 1-11 record last year under Tim DeRuyter, the Bulldogs have posted a 9-4 record in 2017. Defense has been how Fresno State has sparked their turnaround, with the Bulldogs holding their opponents to 21 points or less in 10 of their 13 games this year.

Houston has a new coach of their own, but Major Applewhite didn’t have quite as much success as Tom Herman. After years of 13-1 and 9-4 under Herman, Houston only went 7-4 this year. The Cougars have to be wondering what might have been, as three of their four losses were by four points or less.

Houston did find some success with D’Eriq King under center to close the regular season, but the sledding will be a lot tougher on Sunday night. I think Fresno State picks up the win with their defense, and they are already familiar with traveling to Hawai’i, as they were on the island in November.

Fresno State 27, Houston 20

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COLUMBUS: The nation's top-rated tight end and defensive tackle were among the 21 recruits locked up by Ohio State on the first day of the early signing period on Wednesday. Jeremy Ruckert from Lindenhurst, New York, could make an immediate impact at ...

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2018 DB Jaiden Woodbey flips from Ohio State, signs with Florida State
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The California native won’t be heading to Columbus after all.

In recruiting, things aren’t over until the prospect signs on the dotted line.

After recently taking official visits to multiple programs this month, a long-time Ohio State verbal pledge won’t be bringing his talents to Columbus after all.

Deciding to put pen to paper with Florida State University during the early signing period, five-star safety Jaiden Woodbey of St. John Bosco (CA), a verbal commit to Urban Meyer, Greg Schiano, and the rest of the Ohio State coaching staff since February of 2017, will now head to the sunshine state and suit up for newly hired head coach Willie Taggart and the Seminoles.


Working hard on the recruiting trail to add depth to the Silver Bullets secondary, Woodbey’s change of heart doesn’t mean the Buckeyes’ cupboards are bare when it comes to 2018 safeties.

With four-star standouts Josh Proctor and Tyreke Johnson pegged for Columbus, the Buckeyes are still in more than solid shape when it comes to ball hawks for their future secondary.

The Land-Grant Holy Land team wishes Jaiden Woodbey nothing but the best on and off of the football field at Florida State.

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Two recruits get different impressions of Ohio State’s coaching continuity
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Did Dabo Swinney’s negative recruiting cost OSU the state’s best player?

“It is also a program that does a great job at developing good football players into elite football players. Coach (Urban) Meyer doesn’t just want his players to get a degree but he wants to help them start a career and he makes sure that certain things are in place to make sure that happens.”

- Master Teague, via the Tennessean


The first day of the first ever early signing period for college football recruiting was a day of highs and lows for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Highs

• Signing an impressive list of 21 prospects
• Currently ranked as the No. 1 recruiting class by 247 Sports composite rankings

Lows

• Missing out on high-profile players, including Emory Jones, who went to Florida, and Jackson Carman who signed with Clemson (more on him in the next story).
• The Georgia Bulldogs could end the cycle with the top-rated class come February.

So, however you feel about the Buckeyes’ haul today, there is an embarrassment of talent in this class, and Master Teague is one of the players to be excited about. One of three running backs in the class, Teague is a four-star talent who rushed for over 2,000 yards as a junior, and is one of two four-star players to sign with the Buckeyes from central Tennessee.

In his first person account of why he decided to attend The Ohio State University, Teague said that the opportunities, both on and off the field, that the school provides were exactly what he was looking for in a university to attend.

In addition, he said that his connection with running back coach Tony Alford was instrumental in his decision, as was the stability of the coaching staff.

“We knew that The Ohio State had solid program,” he said of his family. “It is a program with solid coaches and a winning tradition. There is little chance that there will be a coaching change.”

Clearly this idea of continuity was something that the program engrained in Teague. Unfortunately, Dabo Swinney didn’t get that memo.

“Meyer is 53. Swinney is 48. That’s not such a big age gap, and it doesn’t feel like Meyer’s on the verge of quitting any time soon.”

-Alex Kirshner and Matt Brown, SBNation


Just last week, Ohio State assistant head coach and defensive line coach Larry Johnson publicly addressed negative recruiting going around the recruiting trail that he was preparing to retire from coaching in the coming years. In no uncertain terms, Johnson made it clear that this was not the case.

Then, when asked about it in his press conference today, Urban Meyer said that Ohio State doesn’t engage in negative recruiting, and he rarely hears about any directed at his team since he doesn’t spend much time on social media.

I bet he’s going to hear about this one. As mentioned above, the No. 1 player in the state of Ohio, Jackson Carman, chose to play his college football at Clemson University, and when doing interviews following his commitment ceremony, the offensive lineman let slip that Clemson coach Dabo Swinney had told him that Meyer was on the “back end of his career,” implying that the OSU coach would be hanging it up before Carman was done with his college career.

Carman said that while this wasn’t a major factor in his decision, it was something that was in the back of his mind throughout.

It’s interesting to me that two highly sought-after recruits like Teague and Carman could somehow get such disparate views of the state of the Buckeyes’ coaching staff. Is this a case of Swinney’s negative recruiting influencing Carman more than he knows or is admitting? Is it a case of being recruited by different assistant coaches leading to different impressions? Or is it just high school kids making major life decisions for their own reasons and justifying them afterwards?

Whatever the case may be, I doubt this will be the last we hear of this, and as Kirshner and Brown note in their article, losing Carman is a big miss for the Buckeyes. He is an immediate, difference-making presence on an offensive line that always seems to be searching for depth. Meyer and company still have until Feb. 7 to wind up this class, so they could find an impact o-lineman by then, but it probably won’t be one as good as the one that got away.

“(T)he Ohio State men’s lacrosse team was tabbed No. 8 in the Inside Lacrosse Face-Off Yearbook preseason poll while three players – Ben Randall, Tre Leclaire and Ryan Terefenko – were named to the magazine’s preseason All-America team.”

- The Ohio State University


Despite all of the focus on the football team lately, there are other OSU teams that are prepping to kick off their seasons with high expectations as well. One of those teams is the men’s lacrosse squad, which will begin the season ranked No. 8, their highest position to open a season since 2014.

OSU is one of four Big Ten lacrosse teams to begin the season in the top-11, along with No. 4 Maryland, No. 7 Rutgers and No. 11 John’s Hopkins. (Yep, John’s Hopkins is in the B1G for lax).

After two exhibition games in January, the team will officially open the season at Cleveland State on Feb. 3.

Three Buckeyes were named to Inside Lacrosse Face-Off Yearbook’s preseason All-America team, with Cincinnati native Ben Randall claiming a first-team spot. The defenseman scooped 50 groundballs last season and added 13 caused turnovers to help make the Buckeyes the conference’s best defensive unit.

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Recruiting notebook: Ohio State cleans up, secures nation’s top class
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The dust is settling on the first early-signing period for college football. And this much is clear: Ohio State is cleaning up, owning the No. 1 class not just in the Big Ten … but in the nation, per 247.com. It’s the first time in this millennium that a Big Ten team has sat on top of the national rankings.

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Best news and updates from football recruiting early signing period
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