Ohio State makes the top group for a five-star linebacker out of Texas
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The Buckeyes remain an option for one of the best defenders that the 2023 recruiting class has to offer.

After what seems to be a lengthy last couple of days regarding the bad for Ohio State on the defensive side of the ball with the wounds of the Oregon loss still fresh, the Buckeyes were able to garner some sort of positive news on that side of the ball — albeit on the recruiting trail — on Tuesday.

Hill down to 12


After receiving well over two dozen offers on the recruiting trail thus far, 2023 five-star linebacker Anthony Hill of Ryan (TX) has begun the process of finding his home on the next level as he narrowed things down on Tuesday. The No. 19 overall player in his class and the very best linebacker in the country revealed the 12 schools that stand atop his recruitment and the competition is just as one would expect for a player of his caliber.

Hill took to twitter to announce that Alabama, Clemson, Florida State, LSU, Miami (FL), Michigan, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Penn State, Texas, Texas A&M, and USC are out in front for his services.


While the buzz around Hill and the Buckeyes is quiet for the time being, this news is a positive development. But now the next step for the program will be bringing Hill on campus to check out what the program has to offer. Al Washington is leading the charge for Ohio State, who offered the No. 2 prospect from the state of Texas back in December of last year, as he is the primary recruiter for the Lone Star State standout.

Wagner has “great” visit


Despite the loss to Oregon on Saturday, Ohio State was able to host a impressive group of prospects for the contest, including 2022 four-star offensive tackle Aamil Wagner of Wayne (OH). Even better news is that the 6-foot-6, 265-pounder looks to have enjoyed his stop in Columbus as well. “My visit was great,” Wagner told Garrick Hodge of Eleven Warriors just a few days after the visit occurred. “I really enjoyed getting a chance to experience my first Ohio State game and get to see how the team operates up close,” the Dayton native continued.

Wagner, who looks to be one of the programs top targets down the stretch, is currently slotted in as the No. 11 offensive tackle in his class and the 5th highest graded in-state prospect that Ohio State and offensive line coach Greg Studrawa are aiming to add to their No. 5 ranked recruiting class.

The Buckeyes are likely looking to bring in anywhere from 2-3 more offensive lineman in the class to join four-star offensive tackle Tegra Tshabola of Lakota West (OH) and four-star offensive tackle George Fitzpatrick of Cherry Creek (CO). Wagner, despite holding two Crystal Ball predictions to Kentucky, is very much a realistic option going forward and the visit could have put them in a more favorable spot.

Quick Hits

• According to Jake Weingarten of Stockrisers.com, Ohio State sent an assistant coach to Roselle Catholic (NJ) on Tuesday to check out 2023 five-star combo guard Simeon Wilcher. The 6-foot-4, 185-pounder comes in as the No. 10 overall prospect in his class and the second highest graded combo guard that next year’s class has to offer. The Buckeyes are one of 13 programs that have already extended a scholarship to Wilcher.
• Penn State began their pursuit for a pair of Ohio State targets in the 2023 recruiting class on Tuesday. The Nittany Lions jumped into the picture for both five-star defensive lineman Vic Burley of Warner Robbins (GA) and four-star defensive lineman Keith Sampson of New Bern (NC) when they sent out offers to the two. Both are names that the Buckeyes and DL coach Larry Johnson are well aware of with the duo having Ohio State offers under their belt already.

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True freshman Denzel Burke, the real deal
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It’s not often you see a true freshman come into Ohio State and get a start at the defensive back position — injuries, and other off-the-field things can allow this to happen — but for Denzel Burke it was deserved this summer.

Burke was a four star recruit in Ohio State’s 2021 class and is looking like a ‘steal’ for this Buckeyes secondary.

Ohio State’s defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs met with the media this week and was asked if he ever imagined starting a true freshman at cornerback, and before the question was even finished Coombs said “no, no.”

Coombs went on to says he likes his corners to have a bit more experience before starting in a Big Ten game, but due to the absence of Cam Brown and Sevyn Banks, the Buckeyes needed someone to step up.

Burke took the field in Minneapolis Thursday night and did just that — he led the Buckeyes in pass breakups (3). — According to PFF/Eleven Warriors he also tied senior safety Josh Proctor for the most snaps among the Ohio State defensive backs Thursday night.

The typical true freshman would be nervous out there, but nothing fazed Burke and he was the only cornerback on the Buckeyes defense to earn a champion grade from the coaches on Monday.

Not only have the coaches been impressed with what he’s been able to bring to the team, the players have taken note of Burke’s abilities all summer long.

Wide receiver Chris Olave met with the media and said he’s a “huge fan” of Burke and said the true freshman is “one of the top guys we have at the cornerback position.”

“He’s a pro to me. In camp he’s running with the first team, he’s batting me and Garrett, talking mess, playing with his swag,” Olave said.

“He’s going to be great, so I can’t wait to see that.”

The Buckeyes have had some great defensive backs enter the NFL the past few seasons with names like Denzel Ward, Marshon Lattimore, Jeff Okudah, Bradley Roby, Damon Arnette, Eli Apple, Kendall Sheffield, and Shaun Wade

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The Clash In C’bus
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After a Covid ravaged season in 2020, the Buckeyes will host their first home game of the season against an Oregon team that squeaked by Fresno State in week 1. The Buckeyes on the other hand utilized Coach Days’ knack for engineering second half adjustments to defeat Minnesota on the road by double-digits. This game was supposed to be the second leg of a home-and-home but with Covid, both parties were restricted to only conference games during the regular season.

In a showdown between two of Nike’s favorites teams in terms of uniform combinations, the 3rd ranked Buckeyes will face the 12th ranked Ducks at home. Will there be a special jersey combination for this week? While it is doubtful, one could hope but this game will be a spectacle to see from start to finish.

Both teams are 1-0 and are looking to make it to 2-0, but both are young and are unproven at this post of the 2021 season. Both teams must figure it out quickly on defense because both offenses have talent that could put up points in a hurry.

Ohio State has a new toy at QB in CJ Stroud, a redshirt freshman. They have stars that share the backfield with him in Miyann “Chop” Williams, Master Teague III, Treyveon Henderson, and Evan Pryor (who we didn’t see yet). They have a wall of pancake with Petit-Frere, Munford, Miller or Wypler (if Miller cannot go), Johnson Jr and Jones. Beyond the line, WR’s Olave, Wilson, Smith-Njigba, and TE Ruckert are the available pass catchers.

For Oregon, Anthony Johnson is their starting QB and he has CJ Verdell and Travis Dye to form a trio of game breaking speedsters in the backfield. On the perimeter he has Johnny Johnson and Micah Pittman to throw to. Oregon has a three new starters along the offensive line and with Penei Sewell departing for the draft, they sit 52nd overall in sacks allowed per NCAA.com, giving up 3 sacks for a total loss of 11 yards.

On defense, the Buckeyes started slow but the defense is young and inexperienced, and we’re also without a few starters at cornerback. No excuses but they’re still green. Linebacker is the same but the trenches contain the difference-makers. Smith, Harrison, Vincent, and Garrett are the disrupters that have yet to make it to the opposing quarterback consistently. They have one sack from the group but they could feast in week two.

Oregon will return their two players at corner in DJ James and Jamal Hill. They have McKinley and Stephens and that adds more depth to the secondary. The talent in the front seven is young but there are questions and rumors about who is available and who isn’t. Kayvon Thibodeaux, a presumptive first round talent and #1 overall NFL prospect siffeeed a sprained ankle and might now suit up in week two. Justin Flowe has fans panicking over rumors that he broke his foot and is out for the season.

Here are my five bold prediction for Saturday:

1. CJ Stroud will have at least 210 yards passing with at least 3 TD’s.
2. Williams has another 100 yard rushing game with other backs chipping in for a 190+ yard 2 TD day.
3. Defense shuts Oregon down on offense and holds them to under 20 points.
4. Buckeyes gather a fumble, an interception, at least 2 sacks, and a defensive score.
5. Ruckert-focused game plan with at least 4 catches, 45 yards and a score.

Final Score: 45-17

#GoBucks




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Play Like a Girl Podcast: Post-loss therapy session
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Let’s talk about it. We’ll feel better.

On LGHL’s Play Like a Girl podcast, Megan and Meredith talk everything from Ohio State sports to advocacy for women in sports and all the happenings in between.

Check out the podcast below, and make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts:


Welcome back! In this week’s very sad edition of the Play Like a Girl podcast, Megan and Meredith talk Ohio State’s week two loss to Oregon, including quashing the hate on redshirt freshman quarterback C.J. Stroud, and questioning where Kerry Coombs and the defense stand now.

However, as depressing as the loss may have been, the Buckeyes are not out of the picture just yet. The Big Ten is still wide open — but the conference might present a tougher road than we’d initially thought.

The pair also talk Buckeyes across the NFL, including a spectacular loss from Urban Meyer and the Jacksonville Jaguars, and a much more positive start from Justin Fields.


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Why is this News? All the articles and tweets Buckeye fans need for September 14, 2021
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All the Buckeye news thats fit to re-print.

Look, we get it. Your days are busy and you don’t have time to read all of the stories and tweets from the three dozen websites dedicated to covering Ohio State athletics, or the 237 Buckeye beat writers churning out hot takes and #content on a daily basis. But that’s ok, that’s what your friends at Land-Grant Holy Land are here for.

Monday through Friday, we’ll be collecting all of the articles, tweets, features, interviews, videos, podcasts, memes, photos, and whatever else we stumble across on the interwebz and putting them in our daily “Why is this News?” article. That way, you’ll have a one-stop-shop for all of the most important Buckeye news, jokes, and analysis.

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On the Gridiron


Josh Proctor out for the season with fractured leg
- Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts

What Josh Proctor’s season-ending injury means for Ohio State’s secondary ($$)
- Stephen Means, Cleveland.com

Speaking of Buckeye injuries, this sucks.


Buckeye Defense Searching For Identity: ‘We have to do things differently’
- Tony Gerdeman, Buckeye Scoop

Ryan Day says Buckeyes can't overreact to Oregon loss
- Dan Hope, Eleven Warriors

Just some Buckeyes talkin’ shop. (Also, start Justin Fields @ Bears)


Ohio State’s historic passing day was not enough in loss to Oregon
- Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts

Four Buckeyes who impressed in otherwise ugly loss to Oregon
- Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row

Ohio State’s Sept. 25 Game Against Akron Set For 7:30 P.M. Kickoff
- Andrew Lind, Sports Illustrated

Justin Fields scores first NFL touchdown, Terry McLaurin makes sick catch
- Matt Gutridge, Eleven Warriors

This is very cool.

On the Hardwood


Column: Write off Seth Towns at your own risk
- Connor Lemons, LGHL

‘The right way’: Ohio State’s Cedric Russell refuses to take the easy path
- Adam Jardy, BuckeyeXtra

Outside The Shoe and Schott


Ohio State women’s volleyball ranks No. 3 in the nation!


OSU field hockey goalie Aaliyah Hernandez named B1G DPOW


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Basketball Buckeyes hit the recruiting trail
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Ohio State basketball head coach Chris Holtmann and his coaching staff were active on the recruiting front Monday and will not be slowing down anytime soon.

This weekend was not kind to Buckeye Nation as the Ohio State football team fell to Oregon Saturday for the program’s first (and hopefully, only) loss of the season. While the football team will be focused on fixing the weekend’s mistakes, Chris Holtmann and the Ohio State basketball program are hitting the recruiting trail head-first. In case you missed the Buckeyes making the recruiting headlines Monday, no need to worry as Land-Grant Holy Land has you covered.

Holtmann and Ohio State visit with 2022 three-star PF


Ohio State and the basketball Buckeyes have been incredibly successful in recruiting the 2022 class. Currently, the team sits atop of the 247Sports Team Rankings with four verbal commitments, and they are trying to add at least one more member to that class.

It appears the Buckeyes may have found their desired final piece of the puzzle in three-star power forward Brice Sensabaugh. The Orlando, Florida native is schedule to take an official visit with Ohio State later this week, but Holtmann and Ohio State couldn’t wait that long as the staff traveled to the Sunshine State to visit with him on Monday.


Standing at 6-foot-6 and weighing 240-pounds, Sensabuagh projects as either a shooting guard or small forward at the collegiate level. However, as Ohio State already holds three commitments from guards in the class, the Buckeyes will likely be recruiting him as a forward.

Ohio State is rather new to Sensabuagh’s recruitment, as they only offered him in late August. However, they have made their interest apparent as of recent and one would have to think they are making a solid impression.

Sensabuagh does not have any Crystal Ball predictions as of yet, but he has already taken official visits with Georgia Tech and Alabama. Including his upcoming Ohio State visit, he will be left with two remaining official visits if he so chooses. At this point, it appears Ohio State, Alabama and Georgia Tech are the three teams atop of his recruitment. If Ohio State can impress him this weekend, they may be able to separate themselves from the rest of the pack.

Sensabuagh is the No. 164 overall prospect in his recruiting class, and is the No. 41 SF. He is also the No. 24 player from the talent-rich state of Florida.

Basketball Buckeyes schedule more visits


As was already mentioned, Ohio State’s basketball program will be playing host to Sensabuagh later this week. However, the team isn’t stopping there and will soon be meeting with even more recruits. According to Jake Weingarten of stockrisers.com, the short list of these upcoming visits can be found below:

Five-star SF Mackenzie Mgbako


Class: 2023
Hometown: Gladstone, NJ / Gill St. Bernard S School
Size: 6-foot-7, 185-pounds
Offers: Duke, North Carolina, UConn, UCLA, George Washington, LSU, Oklahoma State, Ohio State

Five-star CG Simeon Wilcher


Class: 2023
Hometown: Roselle, NJ / Roselle Catholic
Size: 6-foot-4, 185-pounds
Offers: North Carolina, UConn, DePaul, Georgia Tech, Auburn, Kansas, UCLA, Miami, Oregon, Iowa, Ohio State

CG Damone King


Class: 2024
Hometown: Louisville, KY / Dupont Manual
Size: 6-foot-1
Offers: N/A

Quick Hits

• 2022 Penn State quarterback commit Drew Allar admitted that Ohio State has increased their efforts in flipping his commitment, but says he has not changed his mind and is remaining committed to Penn State.

• Ohio State also offered a pair of 2023 defensive linemen Monday night. Both Kayden McDonald and Isaiah Neal took to Twitter Monday night to show off their offers.

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Column: Mapping out the rest of Ohio State’s season following Oregon loss
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Putting the loss against the Ducks behind us, let’s take a look at who the Buckeyes have to beat the rest of the year.

Alright, everyone. Have we finished giving everyone around us the silent treatment, done brewing angry tears in our eyes, and finally accepted what happened on Saturday? No? Me neither. However, it is time to move forward and focus on what the rest of the season holds for the Buckeyes. Let’s take a look at the remaining opponents Ohio State needs to beat in order to get back into the CFP conversation.

Ohio State should be very happy with who they have lined up the next few weeks. Tulsa lost their first game of the year to FCS opponent UC Davis. They bounced back in a respectable loss to Oklahoma St., but still— a loss is a loss. Now they are coming to the ‘Shoe against an angry Buckeye team? I would say the home team has the advantage.

Akron should be a blowout, no question. They have lost by 50 and 21 points their last two games. The latter was against Temple, who got demolished by RUTGERS the week before. Enough said. Speaking of the Scarlet Knights, I truly don’t expect a complete blowout. So far, they’ve beaten Ohio University and Syracuse while looking a little sloppy. Greg Schiano has built up this program, but it should still be a fairly easy dub for the Buckeyes, as I’m sure Ohio State won’t let their mistakes slide.

Maryland will be an interesting one, with Taulia Tagovailoa leading the Terps to a 2-0 record so far, with a nice W against West Virginia, and a soul-crushing shutout against Howard. The junior QB has over 600 yards to open the season, and I am curious to see how Ohio State’s defense plans to defend him. Maryland has had some penalty struggles, so it’ll be a good game in a few weeks, with both teams having time to clean up some mistakes. I still got the Bucks pulling ahead, though.

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Week 7 was a highly anticipated matchup against Indiana, but not so much after getting pummeled by Iowa. The Hosiers bounced back against Idaho, but they got Cincinnati on the slate for this weekend. I’ll make my final determination after that game, but I feel like I’ve seen enough— Michael Penix Jr. is having a little bit of a slow start which is hurting their offense. I expect Ohio State to capitalize on this one.

Penn State. Halloween. Home game. I CAN’T WAIT. This is going to be a phenomenal game, and I fully believe that James Franklin will bring a prepared team. The Nittany Lions have beaten Wisconsin in exciting fashion, and Ball State. Nothing too impressive from them so far, but the way they gutted it out against Wisconsin is to be noted. Buckle up.

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Nebraska and Purdue shouldn’t cause worry. The Cornhuskers lost to Illinois, but QB Adrian Martinez is a running threat, which I would hope Ohio State can stop by the time we face them. Purdue has a couple of wins under their belt, but a big game against Notre Dame this Saturday. However, I think these are both average teams that OSU will beat. Michigan St. opened up with a nice win against Northwestern to start the season, and look pretty good. The Spartans’ RB Kenneth Walker III is definitely someone to watch out for, as he exploded for 264 yards in that game. Another good running back against a struggling Ohio State defense— we shall see.

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Last but not least, TTUN. At TTUN. *ichigan routed a struggling Washington team this past weekend as a result of a good RB combo, strong defense, and some trickery on special teams. Harbaugh is getting creative on the hot seat, and he will not go down without a fight in the most critical game of his career at this school. Ohio State can take advantage of *ichigan’s lack of passing on offense, and go off on their own offense. Best game of the year. November 27. LET’S GET HYPED FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON!

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Ohio State’s defensive line has greatly underperformed
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The Buckeyes have a laundry list of issues following their loss to Oregon.

You know how people say it’s impossible to choose a favorite child, or even their favorite pizza? You love all your kids, and pizza is always good. Well, choosing our biggest positional disappointment from an Ohio State defense that has woefully underperformed is kind of like the opposite of that. I’m disappointed in the whole thing — there are no favorites. The secondary has been the only pleasant surprise, but I think it’s fair to say that there are glaring weaknesses in that unit as well (cough, a certain safety, cough).

While I am optimistic that the players and coaches can turn it around, I won’t put a guarantee on it. To me, the improvement needs to flow from front to back, so I am singling out the defensive line as my biggest disappointment thus far.

Unlike the linebackers and the defensive backs, we didn’t have many concerns about the big guys up front… initially at least. The Buckeyes return a ton of experience on the line and were supposed to be led by preseason award and All-American candidates such as Zach Harrison and Haskell Garrett. Through two games, those two players have produced one memorable play – the same play – and not much else. As the unit projected to lead this defense, the front four has failed to hold up their end of the deal.

It has only been two games, but the defensive line has fallen well short of expectations. I would argue that they are actually the poorest performing unit — by a mile. The run defense is what jumps out most to me, with regards to their dismal display thus far. Ohio State opponents have rushed for an average of 236 yards per game, on 5.4 yards per carry. The numbers would be even worse had Mo Ibrahim not been injured during the OSU’s opener at Minnesota. Teams are running the ball at-will against the Buckeyes, and opposing running backs have found the endzone six times already.

The run defense (or lack thereof) is a result of multiple failures, but the guys up front are literally the first line of defense. They have gotten no push at the line of scrimmage, and they are being bullied by the opposition. Tommy Togiai is missed, but I did not anticipate his physicality being missed this much. Haskell Garrett and Taron Vincent are talented as hell, and they are physically imposing dudes, but the middle of the line has been stood up far too often. And don’t get me started on the perimeter!

That would have been a poor and dramatic ending, so yes, let me vent on the defensive ends as well. I am still only focusing on the run defense here… Containment, especially against teams that give you option looks and use pulling guards on perimeter runs, is of the utmost importance. Ohio State players and coaches have failed – egregiously – to contain anything. That was on full display against Oregon, as the Ducks got to the outside with ease. The left side was especially vulnerable.

The lack of containment can also be attributed to coaching. Kerry Coombs and Al Washington have failed their players, but Larry Johnson might also deserve some of the blame… or is it simply that his experienced unit has failed to execute?

Against Oregon, the Buckeyes clearly failed to set the edge. If Zach Harrison, Tyreke Smith, and others regularly attacked the mesh point due to coaches’ orders, so be it. However, at some point, you have to catch on to what the other team is doing. Far too often, I saw ends collapsing the middle with their heads down. After a billion read option plays and outside runs, maybe sit home and read the play? Players with multiple years of starting experience need to rely on feel an instinct at some point, and the defensive ends did neither against Oregon… or their instincts were all wrong.

The pass rush as a whole has been abysmal so far in 2021. It was not a whole lot better in 2020, but the Buckeyes did seem to create consistent pressure last season — they just didn’t get home as often as we would have liked. Through two games this year? The pressure is non-existent. Harrison has one strip sack, but he has been a ghost otherwise. He is a preseason award nominee and potential first-round draft pick. Tyreke Smith has been equally unproductive. You don’t expect sacks from the interior, but they need to be able to collapse the pocket. Again, we have seen none of that through two games.

If the linebackers are going to struggle all year, this defensive line needs to make up for their lack of experience. Those linebackers need reps to improve, but what is the excuse up front? They have all the reps you could ask for. They also have uber-recruits sitting on the bench. If the poor performance continues, those guys need to be on the field.

To me, the defensive line is a unit Ohio State should have been able to rely on — similar to the wide receivers. Not to say that the talent level is the same, but Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson are going to be security blankets and lifesavers at some point. The defensive line should help keep this defensive afloat while young guys get experience. So far, they have been bullied. That isn’t coaching. That is nastiness and want-to. The guys up front on defense don’t seem to have a lot of either right now. Here’s hoping they get their swagger back against inferior opponents, because the Buckeyes will need them to turn this thing around.

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FWIW - Some SEC rankings below:

Vanderbilt 14
UF 28
UGA 48
Texas AM 68
Auburn 99
UK 127
Bama 148
Ole Miss 148
Arkansas 162
LSU 172
Miss St 196

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Now do the Sun Belt.

Fungo Squiggly said:

I've had posts deleted/edited before. You know what I did? Reflected on what I said and why it was deleted and tried to do better.

In hindsight....I really should have started a thread and demanded and explanation. So.....where's my fucking explanation, mods?

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Reflecting is for pussies. Bitch up, choose positivity. Nancy.

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I'm thinking that was October 7, 1961 vs UCLA. Final Ohio State 13 - UCLA 3.

OSU Football Program: October 7, 1961
https://kb.osu.edu/handle/1811/79153

1961 Media Guide
https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1961_guide.pdf
Just sayin': There are several other notable players/coaches on the team, i.e. Bo Schemblechler, Gary Moeller, Matt Snell, and Paul Warfield, etc.

Just sayin': If the everyone in the stands wore that much white, it precedes Ped State's 1st whiteout by over 40 years.

Thank you, EM.

Yeah, he looks a lot different out there than most guys. he's ready

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Francis Schmidt
Football Coach (1934-40)
Francis Schmidt was the head coach of the Ohio State football program from 1934 to 1940 and his comments about arch-rival Michigan – “Those fellows put their pants on one leg at a time, the same as everyone else” – led to the tradition of awarding gold pants to players and coaches following wins over the Wolverines.

During his seven seasons with the Buckeyes, Schmidt’s team went 39-16-1 with an offense that was dubbed “razzle dazzle” by the media because of its use of reverses, laterals and passes. His inaugural team in 1934 scored 267 points, second most in school history up to that point. His second team, in 1935, was nearly as good, outscoring opponents 237-57. Those Buckeyes finished 7-1 and won their first Big Ten title in 14 years. The season was punctuated with a 38-0 season-ending win over Michigan, part of a stretch from 1934-37 that saw the Buckeyes outscore the Wolverines 114-0. In 1939, Schmidt led Ohio State to an outright Big Ten championship, the school’s first in 19 years. Schmidt, who also coached basketball and baseball at various stops prior to Ohio State, was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1971.

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How in the living fuck was he not inducted until now?????? He is literally the coach that took the program to the level of being a consistent national power. Paul Brown inherited that machine and took it to its first NC. Jesus, he's already been in the CFBHoF for half a god damned century.

BigWoof31 said:

Any of you Buckeye Bros make it to the VaTech game a few years back?

How is Lane Stadium? How is the Va Tech campus. I know next to nothing about Western VA

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I wish the Giants were playing the Pats this year so he could make every special teams tackle.

I haven't done torrents in years as my previous provider was a stickler. I just checked and the one I am using now also prohibits them. So no torrents, just DDL links. There are plenty of fast free ones. Some like ZS have size limits, but most sites the limit is 5GB or larger. If the links can't be posted on the site in the future I will either PM them to anyone who wants them or I could set up an e-mail account just to send the links directly.

msj2487 said:

#2 SS Mike Doss

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Hey, Mike Doss was a great player; but (updated) there might be a few other better contenders (today) for that #2 jersey.

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not going to be a Buckeye

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