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LGHL How soon does Ohio State football need to win another championship?
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How soon does Ohio State football need to win another championship?
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Their recruiting has been on fire. But how long does the 2014 championship glow last?
College football championships have a three to four year afterglow effect on recruiting and brand perception. Assuming a team remains at least in contention for further championships during that post-championship window, the earlier national championship helps fuel more elite recruiting. The memory of the championship is implanted in younger high school players’ heads so that by the time they’re ready to commit, the national champions from two to four years ago are usually in their top group. The impact of national championships on recruiting generally isn’t immediate — there’s a short delay. Based on Ohio State’s recent recruiting efforts, I think Ohio State is still enjoying that afterglow.
But the afterglow doesn’t last forever. Eventually, the shine from the championship dims and the top-3 “elite” program fades into the larger group of 4-10 “very good” programs. Remember, recruits are really young, and have really short memories.
Three teams have won a College Football Playoff — Ohio State, Alabama, and Clemson — and Florida State won the final BCS national championship. These are also the top-4 teams in Brian Fremeau’s weighted 5-year Program FEI ratings (FEI is half of the F/+ rating along with Bill C’s S&P+). We would expect to see at least Ohio State, Alabama, and (maybe to a lesser degree) Florida State at the top of the most recent recruiting rankings. And that’s exactly what we see:
And it’s continuing in the 2018 class, with Ohio State recruiting at even better pace than the 2017 class. Ohio State’s second-ranked class has an average 247 Composite rating of .9523, even with a recent three-star commitment, which is astounding. All but one of the current 13 commits are blue chip and 9 are in the top-90 players. The lone three-star commit, Master Teague, is expected to get a considerable ratings jump, and should be in the blue chip territory soon enough.
Ohio State’s recruiting has raised its floor to the point where the Buckeyes should at least contend for a national championship every year. Alabama’s talent accumulation has gotten to the point where a recruit can reasonably expect to win a championship or two during their time in Tuscaloosa.
So, as maybe the most first-world of all college football problems, when does Ohio State need to win another national championship before the afterglow of the 2014 championship wears off? Is there a chance that Ohio State drops back to the tier-2 of “very good” programs while Urban Meyer is in Columbus?
My point is not that there are any negative signs of that right now — it’s actually the opposite. Ohio State recruiting could hardly be better than it is right now. But with a 31-0 showing against Clemson in the playoff semi-finals following a disappointing non-playoff 2015 season, that national championship afterglow is a teensy bit more faint.
Given Ohio State’s strong record of sending players to the NFL, and their ability to remain in championship contention, any weakening of an “afterglow” could be pretty slow. But nothing lasts forever, after all.
The Buckeyes are currently the second-most likely team to win the championship in 2017 according to Vegas. It’s JT’s final season, and he’s got a new offensive coordinator. The freshman class may be the best Ohio State’s ever had. It’s all setting up for a championship run in 2017 or 2018.
And that’s good timing, because given the Buckeyes’ recent recruiting success and coaching stability, that should almost be expected. If not in the eyes of fans, than perhaps in the eyes of those impressionable football-playing teenagers.
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Chad Peltier via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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Their recruiting has been on fire. But how long does the 2014 championship glow last?
College football championships have a three to four year afterglow effect on recruiting and brand perception. Assuming a team remains at least in contention for further championships during that post-championship window, the earlier national championship helps fuel more elite recruiting. The memory of the championship is implanted in younger high school players’ heads so that by the time they’re ready to commit, the national champions from two to four years ago are usually in their top group. The impact of national championships on recruiting generally isn’t immediate — there’s a short delay. Based on Ohio State’s recent recruiting efforts, I think Ohio State is still enjoying that afterglow.
But the afterglow doesn’t last forever. Eventually, the shine from the championship dims and the top-3 “elite” program fades into the larger group of 4-10 “very good” programs. Remember, recruits are really young, and have really short memories.
Three teams have won a College Football Playoff — Ohio State, Alabama, and Clemson — and Florida State won the final BCS national championship. These are also the top-4 teams in Brian Fremeau’s weighted 5-year Program FEI ratings (FEI is half of the F/+ rating along with Bill C’s S&P+). We would expect to see at least Ohio State, Alabama, and (maybe to a lesser degree) Florida State at the top of the most recent recruiting rankings. And that’s exactly what we see:
And it’s continuing in the 2018 class, with Ohio State recruiting at even better pace than the 2017 class. Ohio State’s second-ranked class has an average 247 Composite rating of .9523, even with a recent three-star commitment, which is astounding. All but one of the current 13 commits are blue chip and 9 are in the top-90 players. The lone three-star commit, Master Teague, is expected to get a considerable ratings jump, and should be in the blue chip territory soon enough.
Ohio State’s recruiting has raised its floor to the point where the Buckeyes should at least contend for a national championship every year. Alabama’s talent accumulation has gotten to the point where a recruit can reasonably expect to win a championship or two during their time in Tuscaloosa.
So, as maybe the most first-world of all college football problems, when does Ohio State need to win another national championship before the afterglow of the 2014 championship wears off? Is there a chance that Ohio State drops back to the tier-2 of “very good” programs while Urban Meyer is in Columbus?
My point is not that there are any negative signs of that right now — it’s actually the opposite. Ohio State recruiting could hardly be better than it is right now. But with a 31-0 showing against Clemson in the playoff semi-finals following a disappointing non-playoff 2015 season, that national championship afterglow is a teensy bit more faint.
Given Ohio State’s strong record of sending players to the NFL, and their ability to remain in championship contention, any weakening of an “afterglow” could be pretty slow. But nothing lasts forever, after all.
The Buckeyes are currently the second-most likely team to win the championship in 2017 according to Vegas. It’s JT’s final season, and he’s got a new offensive coordinator. The freshman class may be the best Ohio State’s ever had. It’s all setting up for a championship run in 2017 or 2018.
And that’s good timing, because given the Buckeyes’ recent recruiting success and coaching stability, that should almost be expected. If not in the eyes of fans, than perhaps in the eyes of those impressionable football-playing teenagers.
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LGHL Ohio State tight end A.J. Alexander reportedly out for the season
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Ohio State tight end A.J. Alexander reportedly out for the season
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A knee injury will sideline Alexander, according to the Columbus Dispatch.
Ohio State’s depth at tight end will be tested this season, as one of their younger players with real experience will miss the entire 2017 season.
According to Tim May at the Columbus Dispatch, A.J. Alexander will miss the year thanks to a knee injury sustained while playing basketball.
Alexander, a redshirt sophomore, has been a pleasant surprise for the Buckeyes. A more under-the-radar three-star recruit on a roster full of blue-chippers, Alexander played in every game last season, standing out with his physicality.
Without him, the Buckeyes will likely turn to redshirt freshman Luke Farrell and Jake Hausmann, two blue-chip recruits from the 2016 class. Marcus Baugh will be the returning starter for the Buckeyes.
Under Kevin Wilson, it’s believed that the Buckeyes will utilize the tight end in the passing game more than they have over the last few seasons, so losing a player with game experience isn’t ideal. The Buckeyes have recruited well at the position and have a potential NFL Draft pick in Baugh, but if he gets hurt as well, things could get dicey.
Here’s hoping Alexander makes a full recovery.
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A knee injury will sideline Alexander, according to the Columbus Dispatch.
Ohio State’s depth at tight end will be tested this season, as one of their younger players with real experience will miss the entire 2017 season.
According to Tim May at the Columbus Dispatch, A.J. Alexander will miss the year thanks to a knee injury sustained while playing basketball.
Alexander, a redshirt sophomore, has been a pleasant surprise for the Buckeyes. A more under-the-radar three-star recruit on a roster full of blue-chippers, Alexander played in every game last season, standing out with his physicality.
Without him, the Buckeyes will likely turn to redshirt freshman Luke Farrell and Jake Hausmann, two blue-chip recruits from the 2016 class. Marcus Baugh will be the returning starter for the Buckeyes.
Under Kevin Wilson, it’s believed that the Buckeyes will utilize the tight end in the passing game more than they have over the last few seasons, so losing a player with game experience isn’t ideal. The Buckeyes have recruited well at the position and have a potential NFL Draft pick in Baugh, but if he gets hurt as well, things could get dicey.
Here’s hoping Alexander makes a full recovery.
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Google Two second-year Buckeyes in PFF's top 50 NFL players in 2017 - 247Sports
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Two second-year Buckeyes in PFF's top 50 NFL players in 2017
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It's been an impressive last couple of years for Ohio State in the NFL Draft. The Buckeyes had 12 players selected in the 2016 draft, including three in the top 10 picks, and seven players in 2017, a down year following a young OSU team. That 2016 ...
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Two second-year Buckeyes in PFF's top 50 NFL players in 2017
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It's been an impressive last couple of years for Ohio State in the NFL Draft. The Buckeyes had 12 players selected in the 2016 draft, including three in the top 10 picks, and seven players in 2017, a down year following a young OSU team. That 2016 ...
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LGHL Ohio State football and basketball programs dish out scholarships to top prospects
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Ohio State football and basketball programs dish out scholarships to top prospects
Charles Doss via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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The Buckeyes entered the race for a number of elite recruits on Thursday.
Ohio State already has a solid group of signal callers on campus and 2018 quarterback Emory Jones verbally committed to suit up for OSU once he graduates from Heard County High School (GA), but that isn’t keeping the staff from searching the recruiting trail for other talented prospects to add to the fold down the line.
Always looking for top talent to bring in, the Buckeyes dished out an offer to one of the top quarterback recruits from the class of 2020 on Thursday afternoon. Locking in an offer from the Big Ten power, Harrison Bailey (Marietta, GA / Marietta) is the latest recruit to add OSU to his growing list of potential landing spots.
Sitting at over 15 offers now, the Buckeyes join programs like Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State and Georgia as some of the schools on the prowl for the 6-foot-4, 215-pounder.
Just Received an offer from THE Ohio State University!! pic.twitter.com/Ag4crN0bkk
— Harrison Bailey (@HBailey_05) June 15, 2017
As a freshman at Marietta, Bailey showed the skills you want behind center. Connecting on 208 of his 363 passing attempts, he accounted for over 2,800 yards and 21 touchdowns through the air, while only throwing seven interceptions.
OSU offers Texas defensive back
Bailey wasn’t the only prospect to receive an offer from the Ohio State coaching staff yesterday, as the Buckeyes also handed class of 2019 safety Jalen Catalon (Mansfield, TX / Mansfield Legacy) a chance to head north and line up from Urban Meyer and crew.
Catalon, like Bailey, isn’t new to picking up scholarship offers from big time programs. Currently considered the seventh safety and 139th prospect in the junior class, per 247Sports, Clemson, Oklahoma, Stanford and TCU are just a few of the schools Meyer and the Buckeyes now find themselves up against for the 5-foot-9, 180-pound Mansfield, TX native.
Extremely blessed to receive an offer from THE Ohio State University #GoBuckeyes
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— Jalen Catalon (@jcatalon27) June 15, 2017Holtmann sends out scholarships
Newly hired Ohio State basketball coach Chris Holtmann and staff handed out numerous offers. Handing out at least seven known scholarships, below are the recruits the former Butler boss and company reportedly have set their attention to bringing into the program:
4-star PF Darius Days
Class: 2018
Town: Gainesville,FL/The Rock School
Size: 6’7/218
Other offers: Memphis, USC, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Kansas, etc
Ohio State has offered 2018 PF Darius Days of the The Rock School (FL), he tells me. @Almighty_Doubl3
— Zachary Lyon (@F150Zach) June 15, 20174-star SG Luther Muhammad
Class: 2018
Town: Jersey City,NJ/Hudson Catholic
Size: 6’4/185
Other offers: Notre Dame, St. John’s, Seton Hall, UConn, UMass, etc
Luther Muhammad, a class of 2018 guard playing for @NYRhoops, just picked up an offer from Ohio State.
— Pat Lawless (@PatLawless_) June 15, 20174-star SG Ayo Dosunmu
Class: 2018
Town: Chicago,IL/Morgan Park
Size: 6’4/172
Other offers: Illinois, Kansas, Cincinnati, Creighton, Wake Forest, etc
Blessed and grateful to say I received an offer today from The Ohio State University #Buckeyes #WhyNotMe pic.twitter.com/MixSQmJDgQ
— Ayo (I•Yo) (@AyoDos_11) June 16, 20174-star PG Tre Jones
Class: 2018
Town: Saint Paul,MN/Apple Valley
Size: 6’2/171
Other offers: Duke, Arizona, Minnesota, UCLA, Baylor, etc
Congrats @trejones03 on the scholarship offer to continue your education and basketball at Ohio State. #PULLEYHOOPS #2017EYBL @AVHSAthletics
— Errol Carlstrom (@PulleyHoops) June 15, 20174-star SG Eric Hunter
Class: 2018
Town: Indianapolis,IN/Charles A Tindley Accelerated School
Size: 6’3/165
Other offers: Minnesota, Nebraska, Kent State, etc
Thankful and Blessed to Receive an Offer from The Ohio State University️ #BuckeyeNation
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— Eric Hunter Jr.
️ (@ebuckets13) June 16, 20174-star PG Robert Phinisee
Class: 2018
Town: Lafayette,IN/Mccutcheon
Size: 5’11/160
Other offers: Indiana, Purdue, Virginia
Ohio State has offered 2018 PG Rob Phinisee @robphinisee1
— Indiana Elite (@indianaelite) June 16, 20173-star SG Torrence Watson
Class: 2018
Town: Saint Louis,MO/Whitfield School
Size: 6’4/175
Other offers: Creighton, Kansas State, Marquette, Missouri, Vanderbilt, etc
Ohio State University has offered Torrence Watson. Congratulations to Torrence and his family!
— Coach M. Potsou (@Whitfieldhoops) June 15, 2017
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Charles Doss via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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The Buckeyes entered the race for a number of elite recruits on Thursday.
Ohio State already has a solid group of signal callers on campus and 2018 quarterback Emory Jones verbally committed to suit up for OSU once he graduates from Heard County High School (GA), but that isn’t keeping the staff from searching the recruiting trail for other talented prospects to add to the fold down the line.
Always looking for top talent to bring in, the Buckeyes dished out an offer to one of the top quarterback recruits from the class of 2020 on Thursday afternoon. Locking in an offer from the Big Ten power, Harrison Bailey (Marietta, GA / Marietta) is the latest recruit to add OSU to his growing list of potential landing spots.
Sitting at over 15 offers now, the Buckeyes join programs like Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State and Georgia as some of the schools on the prowl for the 6-foot-4, 215-pounder.
Just Received an offer from THE Ohio State University!! pic.twitter.com/Ag4crN0bkk
— Harrison Bailey (@HBailey_05) June 15, 2017
As a freshman at Marietta, Bailey showed the skills you want behind center. Connecting on 208 of his 363 passing attempts, he accounted for over 2,800 yards and 21 touchdowns through the air, while only throwing seven interceptions.
OSU offers Texas defensive back
Bailey wasn’t the only prospect to receive an offer from the Ohio State coaching staff yesterday, as the Buckeyes also handed class of 2019 safety Jalen Catalon (Mansfield, TX / Mansfield Legacy) a chance to head north and line up from Urban Meyer and crew.
Catalon, like Bailey, isn’t new to picking up scholarship offers from big time programs. Currently considered the seventh safety and 139th prospect in the junior class, per 247Sports, Clemson, Oklahoma, Stanford and TCU are just a few of the schools Meyer and the Buckeyes now find themselves up against for the 5-foot-9, 180-pound Mansfield, TX native.
Extremely blessed to receive an offer from THE Ohio State University #GoBuckeyes
️ pic.twitter.com/8fuRDFM2Kg— Jalen Catalon (@jcatalon27) June 15, 2017
Newly hired Ohio State basketball coach Chris Holtmann and staff handed out numerous offers. Handing out at least seven known scholarships, below are the recruits the former Butler boss and company reportedly have set their attention to bringing into the program:
4-star PF Darius Days
Class: 2018
Town: Gainesville,FL/The Rock School
Size: 6’7/218
Other offers: Memphis, USC, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Kansas, etc
Ohio State has offered 2018 PF Darius Days of the The Rock School (FL), he tells me. @Almighty_Doubl3
— Zachary Lyon (@F150Zach) June 15, 2017
Class: 2018
Town: Jersey City,NJ/Hudson Catholic
Size: 6’4/185
Other offers: Notre Dame, St. John’s, Seton Hall, UConn, UMass, etc
Luther Muhammad, a class of 2018 guard playing for @NYRhoops, just picked up an offer from Ohio State.
— Pat Lawless (@PatLawless_) June 15, 2017
Class: 2018
Town: Chicago,IL/Morgan Park
Size: 6’4/172
Other offers: Illinois, Kansas, Cincinnati, Creighton, Wake Forest, etc
Blessed and grateful to say I received an offer today from The Ohio State University #Buckeyes #WhyNotMe pic.twitter.com/MixSQmJDgQ
— Ayo (I•Yo) (@AyoDos_11) June 16, 2017
Class: 2018
Town: Saint Paul,MN/Apple Valley
Size: 6’2/171
Other offers: Duke, Arizona, Minnesota, UCLA, Baylor, etc
Congrats @trejones03 on the scholarship offer to continue your education and basketball at Ohio State. #PULLEYHOOPS #2017EYBL @AVHSAthletics
— Errol Carlstrom (@PulleyHoops) June 15, 2017
Class: 2018
Town: Indianapolis,IN/Charles A Tindley Accelerated School
Size: 6’3/165
Other offers: Minnesota, Nebraska, Kent State, etc
Thankful and Blessed to Receive an Offer from The Ohio State University
️ #BuckeyeNation️— Eric Hunter Jr.
️ (@ebuckets13) June 16, 2017Class: 2018
Town: Lafayette,IN/Mccutcheon
Size: 5’11/160
Other offers: Indiana, Purdue, Virginia
Ohio State has offered 2018 PG Rob Phinisee @robphinisee1
— Indiana Elite (@indianaelite) June 16, 2017
Class: 2018
Town: Saint Louis,MO/Whitfield School
Size: 6’4/175
Other offers: Creighton, Kansas State, Marquette, Missouri, Vanderbilt, etc
Ohio State University has offered Torrence Watson. Congratulations to Torrence and his family!
— Coach M. Potsou (@Whitfieldhoops) June 15, 2017
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Friday marks exactly one week since Chris Holtmann was officially named Ohio State's new coach and one day since his assistant coaches were confirmed. They've been plenty busy. A number of recruits are reporting new scholarship offers from the ...
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Hoops & Scoops | Buckeyes offer scholarships to former Butler recruits
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Friday marks exactly one week since Chris Holtmann was officially named Ohio State's new coach and one day since his assistant coaches were confirmed. They've been plenty busy. A number of recruits are reporting new scholarship offers from the ...
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Google Kurelic: Nuggets going into big recruiting weekend; commits? - 247Sports
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Kurelic: Nuggets going into big recruiting weekend; commits?
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Friday begins a huge recruiting weekend for the Buckeyes. Some super talent is set to be on campus. So, in leading into the weekend I want to start this column with a number of quick hitters. * Wide receiver L'Christian (Blue) Smith will be back on ...
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Kurelic: Nuggets going into big recruiting weekend; commits?
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Friday begins a huge recruiting weekend for the Buckeyes. Some super talent is set to be on campus. So, in leading into the weekend I want to start this column with a number of quick hitters. * Wide receiver L'Christian (Blue) Smith will be back on ...
Top 2019 TE talks Buckeyes visit and offer, big-time 2020 QB offered by Ohio State, and moreLandof10.com
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Buckeyes drop offer on Texas safety
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What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up for our FREE Buckeyes newsletter now! In addition to Ohio State, Catalon has a list of offers that includes TCU, Rice, Oklahoma, Clemson, Duke, Stanford ...
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Buckeyes drop offer on Texas safety
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What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up for our FREE Buckeyes newsletter now! In addition to Ohio State, Catalon has a list of offers that includes TCU, Rice, Oklahoma, Clemson, Duke, Stanford ...
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Scarlet and Game is FanSided's home for the best fan-written content on the Ohio State Buckeyes and we want to add your voice to the mix. Are you a passionate Ohio State Buckeyes fan and have opinions on all things involving the team, its players, and ...
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It's very early to be talking about which quarterback will be in Ohio State's class of 2019, let alone the class of 2020, but that hasn't stopped the Buckeyes from going after top signal callers in the class. Want daily inside scoop on the Buckeyes ...
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Buckeyes offer freshman phenom quarterback
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It's very early to be talking about which quarterback will be in Ohio State's class of 2019, let alone the class of 2020, but that hasn't stopped the Buckeyes from going after top signal callers in the class. Want daily inside scoop on the Buckeyes ...
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Woodbey very definitive on his commitment status
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Woodbey very definitive on his commitment status
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Buckeye forward Derek Funderburk suspended
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Chris Holtmann's first duty as head coach was to hire his assistants. His second, apparently, was to lay down the law. Ohio State announced Thursday evening that redshirt freshman forward Derek Funderburk had been suspended by Holtmann for "failure to ...
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Buckeye forward Derek Funderburk suspended
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Chris Holtmann's first duty as head coach was to hire his assistants. His second, apparently, was to lay down the law. Ohio State announced Thursday evening that redshirt freshman forward Derek Funderburk had been suspended by Holtmann for "failure to ...
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Ohio State freshman Derek Funderburk suspended from team
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Chris Holtmann says the forward failed ‘to meet team expectations.’
On Thursday, Ohio State announced that redshirt-freshman forward Derek Funderburk has been suspended by new head coach Chris Holtmann for “failure to meet team expectations.” No further information was provided, however, the former four-star recruit was redshirted in his first year in Columbus, despite being the class’ highest rated prospect, according to 247 sports.
The native of Lakewood, OH spent his senior year of high school at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, VA. The 6’9, 205 pounder seems to be starting behind the eight-ball with his new head coach. With the Buckeyes’ roster rather thin at the moment, Funderburk had been expected to contribute in the front-court along with sophomore Micah Potter and incoming-freshman Kaleb Wesson.
At this point, it is unclear if Holtmann’s first act of discipline as the OSU coach is related to conditioning or a violation of team rules, but it will be an early indication as to how the coach will handle his new squad.
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Chris Holtmann says the forward failed ‘to meet team expectations.’
On Thursday, Ohio State announced that redshirt-freshman forward Derek Funderburk has been suspended by new head coach Chris Holtmann for “failure to meet team expectations.” No further information was provided, however, the former four-star recruit was redshirted in his first year in Columbus, despite being the class’ highest rated prospect, according to 247 sports.
The native of Lakewood, OH spent his senior year of high school at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, VA. The 6’9, 205 pounder seems to be starting behind the eight-ball with his new head coach. With the Buckeyes’ roster rather thin at the moment, Funderburk had been expected to contribute in the front-court along with sophomore Micah Potter and incoming-freshman Kaleb Wesson.
At this point, it is unclear if Holtmann’s first act of discipline as the OSU coach is related to conditioning or a violation of team rules, but it will be an early indication as to how the coach will handle his new squad.
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LGHL Kyle Young torn between Butler commitment and Ohio State
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Kyle Young torn between Butler commitment and Ohio State
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The Massillon-native contemplating switch to Buckeyes.
“Kyle Young is torn over whether to keep his commitment to the Butler basketball program... Young was recruited to Butler by Holtmann and assistant coach Ryan Pedon, who is following Holtmann to Ohio State.”
- David Woods, IndyStar.com
Reading between the lines of what Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith said surrounding the end of the Thad Matta era, it is easy to see that this off-season’s lack of recruiting success might have been the final straw in the basketball coach’s tenure.
With that in mind, new OSU coach Chris Holtmann told reporters on Monday that he was on the phone to recruits within an hour of being cleared by the school’s compliance office. Whom he contacted is not known, but if he is ultimately able to get Young, arguably the biggest commit in Butler history, to reconsider and come to Columbus, that would be an immediate boost to the Buckeyes’ depleted roster.
The Massillon-native was the second rated player in Ohio from the 2017 class, and the 77th best player in the country, according to 247sports. Young, who has yet to enroll at Butler, would need to be released from his National Letter of Intent to be able to play at OSU.
With at least four known open roster spots for the Buckeyes entering the fall, landing a player of Young’s caliber could put the upcoming season in a slightly different light.
“Urban Meyer's 2017 recruiting class was the best recruiting class ever assembled in Ohio State history, at least when it comes to ratings on paper. This year's class has a chance to be even better. That's not an exaggeration. ”
- Ari Wasserman, cleveland.com
It’s gotten to the point in recent years that any time a major football recruit decides not to accept an Ohio State scholarship offer, it is surprising. With 13 hard commits, 247sports currently ranks the Buckeyes’ class second nationally, behind only Miami, and with up to 12 more scholarships available, there is no doubt that Urban Meyer and staff will be adding more high-profile recruits through the first week of February.
Over recent years, the number of Ohio high school players on the OSU roster has dwindled a bit, as Meyer’s startling success on the field, and on draft day, has grown. However, Wasserman includes a handful of in-state players in his top-10 that are important not only for on-field success, but also in keeping the proverbial recruiting wall around the state.
Five-star offensive tackle Jackson Carman of Fairfield, four-star defensive end Tyreke Smith of Cleveland Heights, and 2018’s No. 2 athlete L’Christian “Blue” Smith of Huber Heights are all Buckeye-born players that would make a big splash for Meyer.
“Ohio State completed its strong spring scoring 566.25 of its total 1391.75 points to secure second place for the second consecutive year and third time in school history.”
- Learfield Director’s Cup
Following a men’s volleyball national championship and strong showings in men’s and women’s tennis and men’s and women’s track and field in the spring semester, for the second year in a row, the Ohio State Athletic department will finish second in the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics’ Learfield Director’s Cup.
Stanford took its 23rd consecutive Cup with 1,536.00 points. Ohio State finished the year with 1,391.75, a difference of 144.25. In 2015-2016, the Buckeyes finished 220.5 points back; so the gap is closing!
The Buckeyes bested Michigan, who finished fourth overall, to take the Big Ten title by 217.5 points. Penn State (7th) and Wisconsin (15th) also finished in the top 20.
The cup is considered a reflection of the strength of an entire athletic department during an academic year, and while Ohio State has advantages that are nearly unmatched in collegiate sports, on the heels of what appears to be another successful coaching hire, it might be time to appreciate just what a fantastic job Gene Smith has done during his tenure at Ohio State.
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The Massillon-native contemplating switch to Buckeyes.
“Kyle Young is torn over whether to keep his commitment to the Butler basketball program... Young was recruited to Butler by Holtmann and assistant coach Ryan Pedon, who is following Holtmann to Ohio State.”
- David Woods, IndyStar.com
Reading between the lines of what Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith said surrounding the end of the Thad Matta era, it is easy to see that this off-season’s lack of recruiting success might have been the final straw in the basketball coach’s tenure.
With that in mind, new OSU coach Chris Holtmann told reporters on Monday that he was on the phone to recruits within an hour of being cleared by the school’s compliance office. Whom he contacted is not known, but if he is ultimately able to get Young, arguably the biggest commit in Butler history, to reconsider and come to Columbus, that would be an immediate boost to the Buckeyes’ depleted roster.
The Massillon-native was the second rated player in Ohio from the 2017 class, and the 77th best player in the country, according to 247sports. Young, who has yet to enroll at Butler, would need to be released from his National Letter of Intent to be able to play at OSU.
With at least four known open roster spots for the Buckeyes entering the fall, landing a player of Young’s caliber could put the upcoming season in a slightly different light.
“Urban Meyer's 2017 recruiting class was the best recruiting class ever assembled in Ohio State history, at least when it comes to ratings on paper. This year's class has a chance to be even better. That's not an exaggeration. ”
- Ari Wasserman, cleveland.com
It’s gotten to the point in recent years that any time a major football recruit decides not to accept an Ohio State scholarship offer, it is surprising. With 13 hard commits, 247sports currently ranks the Buckeyes’ class second nationally, behind only Miami, and with up to 12 more scholarships available, there is no doubt that Urban Meyer and staff will be adding more high-profile recruits through the first week of February.
Over recent years, the number of Ohio high school players on the OSU roster has dwindled a bit, as Meyer’s startling success on the field, and on draft day, has grown. However, Wasserman includes a handful of in-state players in his top-10 that are important not only for on-field success, but also in keeping the proverbial recruiting wall around the state.
Five-star offensive tackle Jackson Carman of Fairfield, four-star defensive end Tyreke Smith of Cleveland Heights, and 2018’s No. 2 athlete L’Christian “Blue” Smith of Huber Heights are all Buckeye-born players that would make a big splash for Meyer.
“Ohio State completed its strong spring scoring 566.25 of its total 1391.75 points to secure second place for the second consecutive year and third time in school history.”
- Learfield Director’s Cup
Following a men’s volleyball national championship and strong showings in men’s and women’s tennis and men’s and women’s track and field in the spring semester, for the second year in a row, the Ohio State Athletic department will finish second in the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics’ Learfield Director’s Cup.
Stanford took its 23rd consecutive Cup with 1,536.00 points. Ohio State finished the year with 1,391.75, a difference of 144.25. In 2015-2016, the Buckeyes finished 220.5 points back; so the gap is closing!
The Buckeyes bested Michigan, who finished fourth overall, to take the Big Ten title by 217.5 points. Penn State (7th) and Wisconsin (15th) also finished in the top 20.
The cup is considered a reflection of the strength of an entire athletic department during an academic year, and while Ohio State has advantages that are nearly unmatched in collegiate sports, on the heels of what appears to be another successful coaching hire, it might be time to appreciate just what a fantastic job Gene Smith has done during his tenure at Ohio State.
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The Buckeyes were named as the toughest opponent for seven of their nine Big Ten foes this year.
Spoiler: @OhioStateFB is a very common pick. https://t.co/0aENAGggOD
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) June 15, 2017
Tom Dienhart of the Big Ten Network released his list of toughest Big Ten conference games for each team, and Ohio State is highlighted often. Dienhart names the late November clash against Michigan in Ann Arbor as Ohio State’s toughest Big Ten game this season, and the Buckeyes are named as the toughest conference game for seven other Big Ten schools. The only Big Ten schools Ohio State plays in which they weren’t named the toughest conference opponent this year were Nebraska and Rutgers, with Dienhart selecting games at Penn State as the toughest for the Cornhuskers and Scarlet Knights.
Yesterday Dienhart also released the best non-conference game for each Big Ten school and ranked them from 1-14. The obvious top pick for the list was the showdown in early September in Columbus between Ohio State and Oklahoma. Even though Michigan and Florida squaring off in Arlington in one of the marquee matchups of the first full weekend of college football will be interesting, it just didn’t have quite the same intrigue as the Sooners and Buckeyes squaring off.
Olentangy Liberty product Brendon White played safety, linebacker, receiver, and quarterback in high school, with his versatility drawing comparisons to Darron Lee. Head coach Urban Meyer gave White a shot at wide receiver in spring practice, but it appears he is better suited on the defensive side of the football, as evidenced by the early enrollee announcing last night on Twitter that he was now a safety. In 2015, White was named Associated Press all-state defensive back after hauling in six interceptions.
With Ohio State’s lack of depth at wide receiver, Meyer allowed White to work with the receivers in spring practice, but apparently something didn’t click or else White wouldn’t be moving to one of the deepest units on Ohio State’s football team. Meyer might have recognized early on in White’s college career that safety is in his blood, as his father is former Ohio State and NFL safety William White. Along with the position change, White also said he will be getting a new jersey number soon as well.
The question has been posed. Are you TRULY a legend in your hometown?? #LegendChallenge@CoachZachSmith @Trevongrimes8 pic.twitter.com/8z1al0533L
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) June 14, 2017
Wide receivers coach Zach Smith challenged freshman wide receiver Trevon Grimes on whether Grimes was really a “hometown legend” in Fort Lauderdale. To test this Smith called a barbershop in Fort Lauderdale to see if the employees there could name Grimes. After struggling to come up with Grimes’ name early on in the phone call, the employees were finally able to provide Smith with Grimes’ name, helping the young wide receiver to truly prove that he is a “hometown legend”.
“The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel on Tuesday approved extending the coach’s box to 38 feet for the 2017-18 men’s basketball season.”
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The NCAA approved a number of rule changes earlier this week, with the most notable being extending the coach’s box from 28 feet to 38 feet. The change was made to allow for better communication between coaches and their teams, especially when the team is at the opposite end of the court.
Another rule that was passed by the NCAA was the reset of the shot clock to 20 seconds when the ball is inbounded into the front court after a foul on the defense. If there was more than 20 seconds on the shot clock at the time of the foul, the shot clock will not be reset.
The NCAA also approved the use of instant replay by referees in the final two minutes of the second half and overtime to determine if a secondary defender is in or outside the restricted area-arc when a call is made. A mandatory minimum of 0.3 seconds will be taken off the game clock when the basketball is touched and an official immediately blows his whistle. Along with these changes, the NCAA also approved changes of legal screen and cylinder rules that are aimed at improving the game.
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The Buckeyes were named as the toughest opponent for seven of their nine Big Ten foes this year.
Spoiler: @OhioStateFB is a very common pick. https://t.co/0aENAGggOD
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) June 15, 2017
Tom Dienhart of the Big Ten Network released his list of toughest Big Ten conference games for each team, and Ohio State is highlighted often. Dienhart names the late November clash against Michigan in Ann Arbor as Ohio State’s toughest Big Ten game this season, and the Buckeyes are named as the toughest conference game for seven other Big Ten schools. The only Big Ten schools Ohio State plays in which they weren’t named the toughest conference opponent this year were Nebraska and Rutgers, with Dienhart selecting games at Penn State as the toughest for the Cornhuskers and Scarlet Knights.
Yesterday Dienhart also released the best non-conference game for each Big Ten school and ranked them from 1-14. The obvious top pick for the list was the showdown in early September in Columbus between Ohio State and Oklahoma. Even though Michigan and Florida squaring off in Arlington in one of the marquee matchups of the first full weekend of college football will be interesting, it just didn’t have quite the same intrigue as the Sooners and Buckeyes squaring off.
Olentangy Liberty product Brendon White played safety, linebacker, receiver, and quarterback in high school, with his versatility drawing comparisons to Darron Lee. Head coach Urban Meyer gave White a shot at wide receiver in spring practice, but it appears he is better suited on the defensive side of the football, as evidenced by the early enrollee announcing last night on Twitter that he was now a safety. In 2015, White was named Associated Press all-state defensive back after hauling in six interceptions.
With Ohio State’s lack of depth at wide receiver, Meyer allowed White to work with the receivers in spring practice, but apparently something didn’t click or else White wouldn’t be moving to one of the deepest units on Ohio State’s football team. Meyer might have recognized early on in White’s college career that safety is in his blood, as his father is former Ohio State and NFL safety William White. Along with the position change, White also said he will be getting a new jersey number soon as well.
The question has been posed. Are you TRULY a legend in your hometown?? #LegendChallenge@CoachZachSmith @Trevongrimes8 pic.twitter.com/8z1al0533L
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) June 14, 2017
Wide receivers coach Zach Smith challenged freshman wide receiver Trevon Grimes on whether Grimes was really a “hometown legend” in Fort Lauderdale. To test this Smith called a barbershop in Fort Lauderdale to see if the employees there could name Grimes. After struggling to come up with Grimes’ name early on in the phone call, the employees were finally able to provide Smith with Grimes’ name, helping the young wide receiver to truly prove that he is a “hometown legend”.
“The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel on Tuesday approved extending the coach’s box to 38 feet for the 2017-18 men’s basketball season.”
NCAA.com
The NCAA approved a number of rule changes earlier this week, with the most notable being extending the coach’s box from 28 feet to 38 feet. The change was made to allow for better communication between coaches and their teams, especially when the team is at the opposite end of the court.
Another rule that was passed by the NCAA was the reset of the shot clock to 20 seconds when the ball is inbounded into the front court after a foul on the defense. If there was more than 20 seconds on the shot clock at the time of the foul, the shot clock will not be reset.
The NCAA also approved the use of instant replay by referees in the final two minutes of the second half and overtime to determine if a secondary defender is in or outside the restricted area-arc when a call is made. A mandatory minimum of 0.3 seconds will be taken off the game clock when the basketball is touched and an official immediately blows his whistle. Along with these changes, the NCAA also approved changes of legal screen and cylinder rules that are aimed at improving the game.
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LGHL 4-star CB Houston Griffith includes Ohio State in top group
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The Buckeyes land in Griffith’s Top 7.
Griffith down to seven
Ohio State currently has a firm grasp on the No. 2 recruiting class in the country and continues to inch closer and closer to Miami (FL) for the top spot in the 2018 cycle. Looking at the secondary specifically, the Buckeyes already have guys like Sevyn Banks, Josh Proctor and Jaiden Woodbey committed on the back end. On Wednesday, they got a little bit closer to adding yet another blue-chip prospect to join the trio.
2018 cornerback Houston Griffith of IMG Academy (FL) — a program that Ohio State has had tremendous success at — revealed his top seven schools in his recruitment, and now, the Buckeyes know who their primary competition going forward will be for the 6-foot-1, 192-pounder.
As you can see in the tweet above, also in the mix for Griffith is Alabama, Florida State, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Penn State and Texas. Taking a look at the 247Sports Crystal Ball for the nation’s 51st best prospect in the class, the Fighting Irish seem to have the upper hand. Brian Kelly and the program in South Bend, Ind. have accumulated 78 percent of the predictions. With that being said, Griffith was in Columbus, Ohio two days ago. We will see if that trip to the Buckeyes campus changes things.
Thibodeaux hopes to hear from Bucks
Shifting gears to next year’s group, there is one person who would specifically like to garner some attention from Ohio State in his recruiting process. That would be ‘19 defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux of Oaks Christian (CA) - the early No. 1 player in the class, according to 247Sports.
“Hopefully they are interested,” Thibodeaux told Alex Gleitman of Bucknuts.com after stating that the program has yet to reach out to the Thousand Oaks, Calif. native. The 6-foot-5, 235-pounder continued by telling 247Sports that Ohio State would be one of his “top schools” and that they would be a school that he would be “interested” in.
With Thibodeaux speaking highly of the Buckeyes, don’t be surprised if things move quickly here. For the time being, the standout defensive lineman has secured over 25 offers. Schools like Alabama, Florida, FSU, LSU, Michigan, Notre Dame, Texas, UCLA, USC and many more have already offered. Expect Ohio State to follow suit sooner rather than later for the prospect, who is currently favored to wind up as a Trojan at USC.
Nester close to a decision
Sticking to the script of prospects in next year’s cycle, one name to watch going forward for the Scarlet and Gray is ‘19 offensive tackle Doug Nester of Spring Valley (WV). In a video interview with LandOf10.com’s Ben Axelrod, Nester revealed that he is coming closer to the end of the his recruitment after participating in Ohio State’s one-day camp on Tuesday.
Whether or not that is good news for the Buckeyes remains to be seen. With that being said, for the time being, it definitely seems to be something worth being optimistic about. When asked by Axelrod about a time frame on a decision, Nester stated about a month or so.
Nester is currently listed as a top 50 player in his class. In addition to that, the Huntington, W. Va. native is also graded out as the fifth best offensive tackle and the second best player from his state. We will see sooner rather than later if Ohio State has done enough to ultimately bring him to Columbus.
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The Buckeyes land in Griffith’s Top 7.
Griffith down to seven
Ohio State currently has a firm grasp on the No. 2 recruiting class in the country and continues to inch closer and closer to Miami (FL) for the top spot in the 2018 cycle. Looking at the secondary specifically, the Buckeyes already have guys like Sevyn Banks, Josh Proctor and Jaiden Woodbey committed on the back end. On Wednesday, they got a little bit closer to adding yet another blue-chip prospect to join the trio.
2018 cornerback Houston Griffith of IMG Academy (FL) — a program that Ohio State has had tremendous success at — revealed his top seven schools in his recruitment, and now, the Buckeyes know who their primary competition going forward will be for the 6-foot-1, 192-pounder.
As you can see in the tweet above, also in the mix for Griffith is Alabama, Florida State, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Penn State and Texas. Taking a look at the 247Sports Crystal Ball for the nation’s 51st best prospect in the class, the Fighting Irish seem to have the upper hand. Brian Kelly and the program in South Bend, Ind. have accumulated 78 percent of the predictions. With that being said, Griffith was in Columbus, Ohio two days ago. We will see if that trip to the Buckeyes campus changes things.
Thibodeaux hopes to hear from Bucks
Shifting gears to next year’s group, there is one person who would specifically like to garner some attention from Ohio State in his recruiting process. That would be ‘19 defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux of Oaks Christian (CA) - the early No. 1 player in the class, according to 247Sports.
“Hopefully they are interested,” Thibodeaux told Alex Gleitman of Bucknuts.com after stating that the program has yet to reach out to the Thousand Oaks, Calif. native. The 6-foot-5, 235-pounder continued by telling 247Sports that Ohio State would be one of his “top schools” and that they would be a school that he would be “interested” in.
With Thibodeaux speaking highly of the Buckeyes, don’t be surprised if things move quickly here. For the time being, the standout defensive lineman has secured over 25 offers. Schools like Alabama, Florida, FSU, LSU, Michigan, Notre Dame, Texas, UCLA, USC and many more have already offered. Expect Ohio State to follow suit sooner rather than later for the prospect, who is currently favored to wind up as a Trojan at USC.
Nester close to a decision
Sticking to the script of prospects in next year’s cycle, one name to watch going forward for the Scarlet and Gray is ‘19 offensive tackle Doug Nester of Spring Valley (WV). In a video interview with LandOf10.com’s Ben Axelrod, Nester revealed that he is coming closer to the end of the his recruitment after participating in Ohio State’s one-day camp on Tuesday.
Whether or not that is good news for the Buckeyes remains to be seen. With that being said, for the time being, it definitely seems to be something worth being optimistic about. When asked by Axelrod about a time frame on a decision, Nester stated about a month or so.
Nester is currently listed as a top 50 player in his class. In addition to that, the Huntington, W. Va. native is also graded out as the fifth best offensive tackle and the second best player from his state. We will see sooner rather than later if Ohio State has done enough to ultimately bring him to Columbus.
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Ohio State Buckeyes Nike Logo Legend Dri-FIT Performance T-Shirt · The 10 new coaches who can win NOW · Massillon LB hopes Buckeyes join Michigan, MSU in offering. Manage. Hoops Notes: New staff making offers; key prospects at NBPA camp.
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The Buckeyes announced the hiring of Mike Schrage, Terry Johnson and Ryan Pedon to work under Holtmann. "I am excited about the addition of Ryan, Mike and Terry to our coaching staff,” Holtmann said in the press release. “They are outstanding people ...
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Ohio State officially announces Holtmann's assistant coaches
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The Buckeyes announced the hiring of Mike Schrage, Terry Johnson and Ryan Pedon to work under Holtmann. "I am excited about the addition of Ryan, Mike and Terry to our coaching staff,” Holtmann said in the press release. “They are outstanding people ...
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It started with the Buckeyes offering two elite prospects at Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) American Heritage: defensive backs Patrick Surtain and Tyson Campbell. Then, Kerry Coombs and Larry Johnson attended the American Heritage spring game. Defensive end ...
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BH: Impressive Heritage | No. 2 on the board?
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It started with the Buckeyes offering two elite prospects at Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) American Heritage: defensive backs Patrick Surtain and Tyson Campbell. Then, Kerry Coombs and Larry Johnson attended the American Heritage spring game. Defensive end ...
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The new Buckeye head man gets his assistants locked in.
When Chris Holtmann was hired to be the 14th Ohio State basketball coach just under a week ago, one of the biggest questions was what his staff would look like in Columbus. It was generally assumed that he’d be bringing his Butler staff, Ryan Pedon, Mike Scharge, and Terry Johnson with him, as long as they didn’t get the Butler head coaching job. Scharge to Columbus was announced earlier this week, and when the Butler job went to LaVell Jordan, rumors began to swarm about Pedon and Johnson joining Scharge and Holtmann at Ohio State.
Now, it’s official, Chris Holtmann will be joined by Ryan Pedon, Mike Scharge, and Terry Johnson at Ohio State.
Holtmann had this to say about the three hires:
"I am excited about the addition of Ryan, Mike and Terry to our coaching staff,” Holtmann said. “They are outstanding people and coaches. They complement each other extremely well. I know they are committed to working hard to help Ohio State Basketball compete at the highest level. They are excited to get to work!"
Ryan Pedon, from his new Ohio State bio:
Ryan Pedon enters his first season as an assistant coach at Ohio State after joining the staff in June 2017. The Columbus native returns home after spending the last two seasons as an assistant on Chris Holtmann’s staff at Butler.
In Pedon’s two seasons at Butler, the Bulldogs tallied a 47-20 record and advanced the NCAA Tournament twice. Last year, the Bulldogs went 25-9, finished second in the BIG EAST and advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2011. Two seasons ago, Butler went 22-11 and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Before his time at Butler, Pedon spent two seasons at Illinois as an assistant to head coach (and former Ohio State assistant) John Groce. Pedon also spent three seasons as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Toledo, helping the Rockets to 19 wins in 2011-12, and five seasons at Miami (Ohio), where the RedHawks won the MAC Tournament title in 2007 to earn the school’s first NCAA Tournament bid since 1999.
Pedon also served as director of basketball operations at Kent State from 2002-05 and as a graduate assistant at Miami (Ohio) from 2000-02.
Mike Scharge:
Mike Schrage (pronounced “SHRAWG-ee”) begins his first season as an assistant coach at Ohio State after joining the Buckeyes in June 2017. Schrage comes to Ohio State after one season as an assistant on Chris Holtmann’s staff at Butler.
Schrage possesses 18 seasons of coaching experience, including time spent at Stanford and Duke.
In 2016-17, Schrage helped the Bulldogs to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2011 while posting a second-place finish in the BIG EAST and a 25-9 overall record.
Prior to his stint at Butler, Schrage assisted under head coach Johnny Dawkins for eight seasons at Stanford. The Cardinal signed 16 players ranked in the Top 100 nationally in his time as recruiting coordinator. Four Stanford players were selected in the NBA Draft after their collegiate careers in Schrage’s time in Palo Alto and five played in the NBA.
Schrage also mentored Chasson Randle, Illinois Mr. Basketball in 2011, to first team Academic All-America honors as he became Stanford’s all-time leading scorer. In Schrage’s eight seasons, the Cardinal appeared in the postseason five times, including an NCAA Sweet 16 appearance in 2014, and won at least 20 games on four occasions.
Schrage also spent time at Duke University, serving as the Blue Devils’ director of basketball operations from 2002-08 and the program’s academic and recruiting coordinator from 1999-02. In his time in Durham, Schrage was a part of Duke’s 2001 national championship team and a pair of NCAA Final Four squads.
Terry Johnson:
Terry Johnson is in his first season as an assistant coach, joining the Buckeye staff in June 2017 after spending 10 seasons as an assistant coach at Butler.
In 10 seasons as an assistant at Butler, Johnson helped the Bulldogs to eight NCAA Tournaments, including consecutive Final Fours in 2010 and 2011, four regular-season conference championships and three conference tournament titles. The Bulldogs ranked in the Top 25 nationally eight times in those 10 seasons, had seven players garner Academic All-America honors and sent two players to the NBA. In 2015, Johnson was invited to the Villa 7 Consortium, which brings together university athletics directors and the country’s elite assistant coaches in an effort to prepare the next generation of college basketball leaders.
Prior to assisting at Butler, Johnson spent the 2006-07 campaign as an assistant on Dane Fife’s staff at IPFW and served as director of basketball operations at Butler from 2004-06. Johnson also served in an administrative capacity at Auburn in 2003-04 and had stops as an assistant coach at Lincoln Trail Junior College, Indiana Tech and IPFW.
There’s still no word if Holtmann will be changing up the strength and conditioning team, though according to Adam Jardy, Alan Major is no longer listed on the team’s website. Information on what Holtmann plans to do with the S&C team will likely be available soon.
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The new Buckeye head man gets his assistants locked in.
When Chris Holtmann was hired to be the 14th Ohio State basketball coach just under a week ago, one of the biggest questions was what his staff would look like in Columbus. It was generally assumed that he’d be bringing his Butler staff, Ryan Pedon, Mike Scharge, and Terry Johnson with him, as long as they didn’t get the Butler head coaching job. Scharge to Columbus was announced earlier this week, and when the Butler job went to LaVell Jordan, rumors began to swarm about Pedon and Johnson joining Scharge and Holtmann at Ohio State.
Now, it’s official, Chris Holtmann will be joined by Ryan Pedon, Mike Scharge, and Terry Johnson at Ohio State.
Holtmann had this to say about the three hires:
"I am excited about the addition of Ryan, Mike and Terry to our coaching staff,” Holtmann said. “They are outstanding people and coaches. They complement each other extremely well. I know they are committed to working hard to help Ohio State Basketball compete at the highest level. They are excited to get to work!"
Ryan Pedon, from his new Ohio State bio:
Ryan Pedon enters his first season as an assistant coach at Ohio State after joining the staff in June 2017. The Columbus native returns home after spending the last two seasons as an assistant on Chris Holtmann’s staff at Butler.
In Pedon’s two seasons at Butler, the Bulldogs tallied a 47-20 record and advanced the NCAA Tournament twice. Last year, the Bulldogs went 25-9, finished second in the BIG EAST and advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2011. Two seasons ago, Butler went 22-11 and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Before his time at Butler, Pedon spent two seasons at Illinois as an assistant to head coach (and former Ohio State assistant) John Groce. Pedon also spent three seasons as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Toledo, helping the Rockets to 19 wins in 2011-12, and five seasons at Miami (Ohio), where the RedHawks won the MAC Tournament title in 2007 to earn the school’s first NCAA Tournament bid since 1999.
Pedon also served as director of basketball operations at Kent State from 2002-05 and as a graduate assistant at Miami (Ohio) from 2000-02.
Mike Scharge:
Mike Schrage (pronounced “SHRAWG-ee”) begins his first season as an assistant coach at Ohio State after joining the Buckeyes in June 2017. Schrage comes to Ohio State after one season as an assistant on Chris Holtmann’s staff at Butler.
Schrage possesses 18 seasons of coaching experience, including time spent at Stanford and Duke.
In 2016-17, Schrage helped the Bulldogs to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2011 while posting a second-place finish in the BIG EAST and a 25-9 overall record.
Prior to his stint at Butler, Schrage assisted under head coach Johnny Dawkins for eight seasons at Stanford. The Cardinal signed 16 players ranked in the Top 100 nationally in his time as recruiting coordinator. Four Stanford players were selected in the NBA Draft after their collegiate careers in Schrage’s time in Palo Alto and five played in the NBA.
Schrage also mentored Chasson Randle, Illinois Mr. Basketball in 2011, to first team Academic All-America honors as he became Stanford’s all-time leading scorer. In Schrage’s eight seasons, the Cardinal appeared in the postseason five times, including an NCAA Sweet 16 appearance in 2014, and won at least 20 games on four occasions.
Schrage also spent time at Duke University, serving as the Blue Devils’ director of basketball operations from 2002-08 and the program’s academic and recruiting coordinator from 1999-02. In his time in Durham, Schrage was a part of Duke’s 2001 national championship team and a pair of NCAA Final Four squads.
Terry Johnson:
Terry Johnson is in his first season as an assistant coach, joining the Buckeye staff in June 2017 after spending 10 seasons as an assistant coach at Butler.
In 10 seasons as an assistant at Butler, Johnson helped the Bulldogs to eight NCAA Tournaments, including consecutive Final Fours in 2010 and 2011, four regular-season conference championships and three conference tournament titles. The Bulldogs ranked in the Top 25 nationally eight times in those 10 seasons, had seven players garner Academic All-America honors and sent two players to the NBA. In 2015, Johnson was invited to the Villa 7 Consortium, which brings together university athletics directors and the country’s elite assistant coaches in an effort to prepare the next generation of college basketball leaders.
Prior to assisting at Butler, Johnson spent the 2006-07 campaign as an assistant on Dane Fife’s staff at IPFW and served as director of basketball operations at Butler from 2004-06. Johnson also served in an administrative capacity at Auburn in 2003-04 and had stops as an assistant coach at Lincoln Trail Junior College, Indiana Tech and IPFW.
There’s still no word if Holtmann will be changing up the strength and conditioning team, though according to Adam Jardy, Alan Major is no longer listed on the team’s website. Information on what Holtmann plans to do with the S&C team will likely be available soon.
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