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Google Watch: Meyer says 'Journey '17 started today' - 247Sports

Watch: Meyer says 'Journey '17 started today' - 247Sports
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Watch: Meyer says 'Journey '17 started today'
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Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer shed light on two specific position battles after the Buckeyes' first practice of the spring on Tuesday. Bucknuts asked Meyer about the vacancy at right guard and who is the favorite to fill the void. "I don't think ...

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LGHL Terrelle Pryor, Johnathan Hankins headline list of Ohio State NFL free agents

Terrelle Pryor, Johnathan Hankins headline list of Ohio State NFL free agents
Alexis Chassen
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Several Buckeyes could be heading to new teams as free agency gets in full swing.

Just a few months have passed since the end of the 2016 NFL season, and players have already started getting cut, traded and re-signed. Several former Ohio State stars are looking for new deals as they head into spring training, and it all starts with the opening of free agency.

A few big name former Buckeyes are looking for new big-money, longterm contracts and others are looking for one more roster spot on their way to retirement. There are a couple notable veterans, like James Laurinaitis and Mike Nugent, who will consider retiring after they both were released before the end of the 2016 season. It wouldn’t be surprising to see them both follow A.J. Hawk’s lead and hang up their cleats.

Terrelle Pryor: Coming off his first 1,000-yard season as a receiver, Pryor is now in a spot to make big money. He has openly expressed interest in staying with the Cleveland Browns, but also suggested he’d let his agents take care of the business side of things. Despite his inexperience at the wide receiver position, his size has been a big factor in his success on the outside. Being able to physically dominate in coverage can make up for inconsistent route-running every now and then.

Johnathan Hankins: After establishing himself as one of the better interior defenders in the league, the Buckeye is now ready for a paycheck to match. The Giants have a tough financial situation, and the team’s decision to use the franchise tag on Jason Pierre-Paul meant even less available funds to resign Hankins. The lineman is young enough to draw a big payday from a team looking to fill a gap in their run defense.

John Simon: The edge rusher has improved over the last two seasons in Houston, in large part thanks to the direction of newly appointed defensive coordinator -- and Buckeye — Mike Vrabel. Simon was able to step up when starter J.J. Watt was sidelined for the entire season. Despite having several career-highs in 2016, Simon ended up missing significant time with a chest injury. He rehabbed 12 hours a day to get back before the end of the season, and he did — officially foregoing the IR designation.

Nick Mangold: The 11-year veteran was released by the team that drafted him back in the 2006. The Jets were facing a cap hit of over $9 million if they kept Mangold on the roster, and decided to part ways with the seven-time Pro Bowler. He doesn’t intend to retire just yet — despite finishing 2016 on IR due to an ankle injury — and could be a good fall gap option for a team focused on short term success.

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BTN Competitive 2016-2017 season drives 11% ratings increase over previous year

Competitive 2016-2017 season drives 11% ratings increase over previous year
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After an extraordinarily competitive 2016-2017 season, BTN’s men’s basketball live game coverage drew an 11% increase in overall household delivery over last season, fueled by a 22% growth in Super Wednesday doubleheaders*. 52 conference games were decided either in the final minute or overtime, and 31 of those were featured on BTN, including 10 of the 12 overtime contests. Additionally, BTN saw six of the top 10 conference games in network history take place during the 2016-2017 season. Along with the Maryland at Minnesota game on Jan. 28 that set the record, Minnesota at Wisconsin (March 5), Michigan State at
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Google Former Ohio State WR Brian Hartline now a Buckeyes coaching intern - Landof10.com

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Former Ohio State WR Brian Hartline now a Buckeyes coaching intern
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the Ohio State football team took the field for its first spring practice of the year, a familiar face could be found on the Buckeyes' practice field. Per an Ohio State spokesperson, former Buckeyes wide receiver Brian Hartline is ...
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Google Practice report: Buckeyes kick off spring ball - 247Sports

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Practice report: Buckeyes kick off spring ball
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J.T. Barrett and the Buckeyes' quarterbacks were all sharp throwing the ball. * Only three players couldn't practice due to injury, and all of them are coming off postseason or in-season surgery: Tight end Marcus Baugh, defensive tackle Tracy Sprinkle ...


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LGHL Alex Stump reportedly no longer with Ohio State

Alex Stump reportedly no longer with Ohio State
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The wide receiver will look for more playing time on another roster.

Another Ohio State football player is moving on. Wide receiver Alex Stump is no longer with the team, according to Dave Biddle of 247 sports -- just a day after it was announced that James Clark and Tyler Gerald would also be parting ways with the program.

Stump was in Columbus for two years, having redshirted his freshman season in 2015 and seeing just one catch (8 yards) in 2016. He was expected to be a bigger part of the passing game in 2017, but with younger guys coming up, Stump’s number of snaps might not have seen the increase he was hoping for.

It’s not known at this time what program the wideout will transfer to, but his time with Ohio State is now over. The Lakewood, Ohio native was a late-flip to the Buckeyes during his recruitment, but was the No. 37 wide receiver in his class (No. 301 overall) and came in as a 4-star.

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Google Thinking out loud: 5 things on offense heading into camp - 247Sports

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Thinking out loud: 5 things on offense heading into camp
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The Buckeyes are coming off a largely successful fifth season for Meyer that ended with a thud against eventual National Champion Clemson out in Arizona. Meyer was quick to make some big changes to his offense after his team failed to score a single ...


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LGHL Ohio State offers Georgia DB

Ohio State offers Georgia DB
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The Buckeyes offer a three-star DB out of Georgia. Also, Alabama is trying to steal the Buckeyes’ top commit.

As spring practice begins for Ohio State, recruiting is still at the forefront of the Buckeye coaching staff’s mind. The Buckeyes have been heavily active to start the year off, with seemingly multiple scholarships being sent out a week.

The most recent member of the 2018 class to receive an offer from Ohio State was cornerback Jaycee Horn (Alpharetta, GA / Alpharetta). Currently seen as the No. 54 CB in the class and the No. 55 best player from Georgia, these rankings may seem low at first but the three-star CB has been gaining the attention of multiple prestigious programs lately.

Horn has earned scholarship offers from nearly 40 different schools including Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Auburn, West Virginia, Louisville, Maryland, Purdue and Indiana


Blessed to receive an offer from THE Ohio State University! #GoBuckeyes pic.twitter.com/JoBP93P7bc

— Jaycee Horn (@jayceehorn_10) March 6, 2017

The Georgia native has the physical attributes to succeed at the next level, standing at 6-foot-1 and 170 pounds. Horn will have an opportunity to have a breakout season next year.

If the Ohio State coaching staff is serious in their efforts to land Horn, expect them to try and get him to visit the campus sometime in the next year.

Alabama offers Buckeye QB commit Emory Jones


The recruiting rivalry brewing between Urban Meyer and Nick Saban gained a new wrinkle yesterday.

While it is no secret Alabama has upped its efforts in recruiting the Ohio region this year, it is now offering Ohio State commits. Late Monday afternoon, the program sent a scholarship offer to Ohio State’s five-star QB commit Emory Jones (Franklin, GA / Heard County).


Blessed to receive an offer from The University of Alabama. pic.twitter.com/KxlJQrqF0N

— Emory Jones (@eXjones6) March 6, 2017

Currently seen as the No. 1 dual-threat QB in the country, Jones committed to the Buckeyes in July 2016 and has been adamant that his commitment is solid.

Despite not completely shutting down his recruitment process, Ohio State likely has little to worry about. While earning an offer from one of the best programs in college football history is certainly an honor, Ohio State has been the runaway favorite to land Jones for the majority of his recruitment. So much so, it was the only school he visited before he committed.

The move is just as it appears: a prestigious university offering one of the country’s top QB recruits. Something that goes hand in hand. As well, Alabama is without a QB commit in 2018 and nine of the country’s top ten QB’s have committed already.

Expect the coaching staff to get Jones back on Ohio State’s campus again this year as he is the cornerstone the Buckeyes’ recruiting class.

Update on Brendon White’s role with Ohio State


The newest members of Ohio State’s football team are starting to announce their jersey numbers for the upcoming season. 2016 Buckeye commit Brendon White was initially recruited as a linebacker, but seems to have officially switched to the wide receiver position. Rumors of the switch began shortly after the decommitment of four-star WR Tyjon Lindsey — but were never confirmed.

Monday, White revealed he will be dawning No. 80 for the Buckeyes during spring ball, all but assuring he will be a WR.


#80 for spring ball ✅

— Brendon White (@therealestbw0) March 6, 2017

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Google Spring Drills Skull Session: Buckeyes Even Won Combine Interviews, the 2017 Champion...

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Spring Drills Skull Session: Buckeyes Even Won Combine Interviews, the 2017 Champion Luncheon, and Your ...
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Hooker's lack of experience — a few years of high school football, one year starting for the Buckeyes — also can be seen as a positive. “It's not like quarterback, where I need to see it for more than a year,” one said. “He's a safety making all ...


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Google Men's hockey: Success at Wisconsin, in Big Ten tournament vital for Buckeyes' NCAA hopes -...

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Men's hockey: Success at Wisconsin, in Big Ten tournament vital for Buckeyes' NCAA hopes
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As it stands now, the Buckeyes must prevent a sweep by the Badgers in the Kohl Center Saturday night in order to keep their at-large bid aspirations alive heading into the conference tournament next week. Ideally, a sweep of Wisconsin would surely lock ...

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Google Ohio State is familiar to new Georgia offer, country's top-ranked 2019 running back talks...

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Ohio State is familiar to new Georgia offer, country's top-ranked 2019 running back talks Buckeyes
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“(The Buckeyes offer) completely caught me off-guard,” Cain told Land of 10. “I was expecting them to come see me in the spring, so when I found out on Saturday, I was speechless.” His interest in the Buckeyes is simple: he loves what Ohio State is ...
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LGHL Thad Matta returning for the 2017-18 season, per Yahoo Sports

Thad Matta returning for the 2017-18 season, per Yahoo Sports
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The Buckeyes’ Head Coach will be back for his 14th season in Columbus

It’s been a rough season for the Ohio State Men’s Basketball team, but don’t expect a coaching change upon its conclusion. Per Pat Forde of Yahoo Sports, Head Coach Thad Matta will return for his 13th season on the sidelines in Columbus in 2017-18.

While the Buckeyes posted their worst regular season record of Matta’s tenure at Ohio State (17-14), Forde noted that the speculation on whether he would return had to do with the ongoing back issues that have bothered Matta over the years, rather than the Buckeyes’ record.

The 2016-2017 Buckeyes still have at least one more game left to play, as they face Rutgers in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament on Wednesday night, with an NIT bid likely waiting for them if they aren’t able to make a miraculous run in Washington, D.C.

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Google Kurelic: Buckeyes at top for two LB's; Haselwood leader - 247Sports

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Kurelic: Buckeyes at top for two LB's; Haselwood leader
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Oats continues to have the Buckeyes No. 1, but says the rest of his order is now pretty open. "Ohio State is still at the top," Oats said. "After that is no particular order. Oklahoma and Michigan State are still up there and Miami." The only visit ...
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Google Buckeyes come up short vs. Indiana, 96-92 - BuckeyeGrove.com (subscription)

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Buckeyes come up short vs. Indiana, 96-92
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Buckeyes' defense needed to be at an “all-time high,” Thad Matta said Friday, if they were going to beat Indiana in their regular-season finale. In the first half, it was historically bad. In the second, it was improved — just ...
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Google Irish Prepared to Battle Buckeyes - Notre Dame Official Athletic Site

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Irish Prepared to Battle Buckeyes
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Irish Prepared to Battle Buckeyes Notre Dame looks to win eighth straight game in home matchup versus Buckeyes. March 6, 2017. By Megan Golden NOTRE DAME, Ind. -- Riding its longest winning streak since 2013, the No. 8 University of Notre Dame ...


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Google Five biggest position battles heading into spring practice - 247Sports

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Five biggest position battles heading into spring practice
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After a mass exodus following the 2015 season, the Buckeyes return 15 starters -- eight on offense and seven on defense -- heading into spring practice, which begins on Tuesday. With that said, there are still positions that need filled and even some ...
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Google Kurelic: Buckeyes at top for two LB's; Haselwood leader - CBS sports.com (blog)

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Kurelic: Buckeyes at top for two LB's; Haselwood leader
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Oats continues to have the Buckeyes No. 1, but says the rest of his order is now pretty open. "Ohio State is still at the top," Oats said. "After that is no particular order. Oklahoma and Michigan State are still up there and Miami." The only visit ...
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Google BH: 'Kwon picks up speed | Where to for Pridgeon? - 247Sports

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BH: 'Kwon picks up speed | Where to for Pridgeon?
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Oats continues to have the Buckeyes No. 1, but says the rest of his order is now pretty open. "Ohio State is still at the top," Oats said. "After that is no particular order. Oklahoma and Michigan State are still up there and Miami." The only visit ...
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Google All-Big Ten basketball team light on Ohio State Buckeyes again: See the full list -...

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All-Big Ten basketball team light on Ohio State Buckeyes again: See the full list
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The conference announced its All-Big Ten men's basketball team on Monday night, and the list is again light on Buckeyes. Junior forward Jae'Sean Tate and junior center Trevor Thompson are the only Buckeyes on the list, both earning honorable mention.
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Google Smith talks Buckeyes as offer list grows to 36 - 247Sports

Smith talks Buckeyes as offer list grows to 36 - 247Sports
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Smith talks Buckeyes as offer list grows to 36
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Smith talks Buckeyes as offer list grows to 36. Defensive end Tyreke Smith talks Ohio State, where Buckeyes' stand, his visit plans and more as his scholarship offer list has grown to 36. Bill Kurelic - 32 minutes ago; VIP; 2; Tools. Edit · Slot to ...


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