Xichigan played a D that I am not familiar with. Thorton was guarded by a Xichigan blanket. It worked. And Xichigan could throw what, 3 7 footers at the basket? Don't care how tall you are, block those suckers out, and force them to go 'over the top' for a rebound (and back them up while they're in the air). Put back stuffs were pretty common, while tOSU guys stood around wondering why their 'man' was scoring. Our second tall guy is a very blunt instrument. Someone above called it correctly. Many tOSU players were passing up open shots, instead passing the ball to our scorers, who were guarded closer then have seen before. And yeah, one doesn't become "Ohio Player of Year" with rebounds, but by scoring, and Cupps and White got their awards by putting the ball in the hole....OK, write it off and move on....

Hey, maybe we can double up on the NIL front, by getting Diebs to kick in for a dual scholarship for the basketbucks? He's got a #4 written all over him. (might help his agility around the line as well).

If I woulda been in the early years, would have named Ohio, OIHIO, as it would have been a palindrome.

buckeyebri said:

Life is full of choices….making them is easy…. Living with them is well the other part

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Yeah, and ....

Thump said:

I cannot be the only one that reads his name as Wonderful “Mounds” right?

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I’ve known a few…..just sayin

What a career ride

DZ83CK said:

Unfortunately he was held to season-lows of 4 points & 1 rebound.

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Honestly that's the story of the game. Brutal performance

Former Ohio State Wide Receivers Coach Brian Hartline Hires Former Buckeye Wide Receiver K.J. Hill, Offensive Lineman Toby Wilson at South Florida​

Brian Hartline is infusing some more Buckeye flavor to his first coaching staff at South Florida.

The former Ohio State wide receivers coach and offensive coordinator, now head coach of the Bulls, has hired former Buckeye wide receiver K.J. Hill as an offensive analyst and offensive lineman Toby Wilson as an assistant offensive line coach.

Wilson is the son of former Ohio State offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson and played for the Buckeyes for four seasons after walking on to the team in 2021. He served a depth role during his entire career, playing 12 snaps as a senior in 2024. He'll work as an offensive line assistant under USF offensive line coach Mike Sollenne, who worked as an assistant offensive line coach at OSU from 2022 through 2024.

I certainly get that Gee was effusive about the Schottenstein's contribution to the bball edifice, was very deserved. Also am skeptical about Bjork NOT capitalizing on naming rights, and tossing away potential millions to add to the Athletic Department's coffers. Back then, nobody could have foreseen that the venerable Schottenstein's would have taken one of their flagship companies into bankruptcy/insolvency, etc. Someone, somewhere must have built a clause or three into the contract (there's a contract for everything, folks) forseeing the 'what if' stuff that could happen. And finally, wait until we get a scoreboard that does more than share who's on the floor, making points/fouls, etc. Maybe it'll sell popcorn as well. PS, always hear about the 'new' scoreboard etc, but I'd like to hear what enhancements are being added/included. Feels like technology gone nuts....

NFBuck said:

100%. Weird, incestuous hiring practices, arrogance, unlikable players, obnoxious fanbase, general treachery (bailing from cleveland). Fuck this franchise eternally.

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Ex-TCU coach Gary Patterson joins USC as Lincoln Riley's DC​

Longtime TCU coach Gary Patterson has agreed to become Lincoln Riley's defensive coordinator at USC.

USC announced the deal Friday with Patterson, who was part of the College Football Hall of Fame's 2026 class announced this month, recognizing his four-decade coaching career highlighted by 22 seasons as the groundbreaking head coach of the Horned Frogs. He is one of just four coaches to win The Associated Press' Coach of the Year award twice.

"As a Hall of Fame coach who is one of the game's most highly regarded defensive minds, he brings a wealth of success and experience to our program," Riley said in a statement. "His impact will be immediate, elevating our defense and strengthening the culture we've built."

Already in tonight and on the board. Appears to be coming up

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Young, a native of Perrysburg, Ohio, began his career at Cincinnati after graduating high school in 2021. He redshirted that year and spent four total seasons with the Bearcats, but never appeared in a game. He transferred to Houston Christian ahead of his fifth season, seeking an opportunity to start at the FCS level.

In his first year as a starter with the Huskies in 2025, Young averaged 41.8 yards per punt across 69 boots, with 17 punts downed inside the opposing 20-yard line and 12 that traveled 50 yards or more. He had one punt clear 60 yards, a career-long 66-yard boot against Northern Colorado on Sept. 20.

Just sayin':
1. Anybody know how he qualifies for a 6th year? Doesn't the year at Houston Christian count?
2. Yeah, he'll get to compete for P1; however, I'll say the coaches just picked him up expecting him to be the back up punter.

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Competition is really important here; this at least forces McGuire to work harder and hopefully improve some.

Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, likely No. 1 pick, enters NFL draft​

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who won the Heisman Trophy and led the No. 1 Hoosiers to their first national championship this past season, is forgoing his final college season and entering the NFL draft, he announced on social media Friday.

Mendoza is an overwhelming favorite to be the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft by the Las Vegas Raiders.

"Let's get to work," Mendoza wrote on his Instagram account. "I'm humbled to announce that I am officially declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft!"

Will be interesting to see how he integrates with this current tOSU team. Am guessing that Diebs is as well. Chemistry has the word teamwork embeded in it (somewhere), but not really certain where this guy gets his juice. Guess we'll see. Maybe just a gunner?

Holy shit Pens!! 3 nil Pens less than 3minutes into the game vs the Oilers. Hey Jarry, remember us? LOL Welcome back Karlsson.

Whew doggy. Welcome back Leon Draisaitl though. This game might get 15 goals between the 2 at this rate. Yikes

I enjoyed the Reds brawls with ther whiny bitch Cardinals. Johnny Cueto Kung Fu Fighting lol

pnuts34 said:

Man, they ain’t going to play school

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lmao what do you want to bet Cardale and Coach Meyer laush their asses off together talking about that now?