Lol the predictable domino effect from the insane deal that DGG got. Desperate programs throwing comical bags to get a player or two causes havoc on the market.

Geesh, Skenes has disintegrated before our eyes

Victory Vaka lost his Western Kentucky scholarship while grieving mother's death; now he's suing to transfer​

The former Western Kentucky defensive lineman is suing the NCAA for the right to use his final year of college eligibility at another school​

Former Western Kentucky defensive lineman Victory Vaka filed a lawsuit against the NCAA on Wednesday seeking a temporary restraining order that would allow him to transfer to Middle Tennessee or another school, his attorney Darren Heitner tells CBS Sports.

Vaka filed the lawsuit in a chancery court in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and is seeking an injunction allowing him to join another program after his scholarship was non-renewed in May. The lawsuit argues he'd suffer irreparable injury, loss or damage without temporary injunctive relief.

Vaka, a redshirt senior who transferred in from Texas Southern, flew home to California in early April to grieve his mom's death. Vaka told CBS Sports he always planned to return to Western Kentucky for the 2026 season. Nine days before his mom's funeral in May, he received a call from an assistant strength coach. Vaka said the coach provided him a summer workout plan and told Vaka he was expected back in June.

A few weeks later, on May 27, the Hilltoppers informed Vaka they were canceling his scholarship due to his failure to report with the rest of his team.

That designation of a "failure to report" prevented Vaka from entering the transfer portal under the NCAA's aid-and-reduction-or-cancellation exception.

Vaka was set to graduate in the fall. He had one remaining year of eligibility remaining. But with no ability to transfer, Vaka was left with no way to play his final season.

Vaka's agent, Jaykwon Jefferson, said multiple FBS schools would sign Vaka today if he were able to enter the portal. Western Kentucky filed a legislative relief waiver on Vaka's behalf. But the NCAA denied it and a subsequent appeal, leading to Vaka's lawsuit.

The 6-foot-3, 335-pound DT is a journeyman in college football terms. He's played for four schools and said he hoped Western Kentucky would be his last.

Looking back at the situation, Vaka said he could have communicated better. Other than Western Kentucky flying Vaka back to campus in mid-April and his call with the strength coach, the two sides had no communication between Vaka's mom's death and the staff asking him to report in late May.

Vaka said he told the staff at the time that he thought he could return in June, but offered to come back sooner to prevent his removal from the roster.

The unique situation ​

Western Kentucky did eventually help Vaka file a legislative relief waiver, but that process puts the Hilltoppers in a situation where they basically had to file a waiver against themselves, per CCHA Law partner Paia LaPalombara, because NCAA rules only allow schools to cancel scholarships under limited exceptions

"It's very unique," LaPalombra said. "The institution is filing a waiver essentially against itself. So, they're filing a waiver in support of a student athlete that is going against something that they ultimately said that they're not going to do -- (enter him into the portal)."

Vaka wasn't a high-profile transfer -- he played 171 snaps in 2025, and WKU signed him for $2,000 a month, per Jefferson -- and his text with the GM in May indicated the Hilltoppers were worried about Vaka maintaining his weight.
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Google AI: Defensive lineman Victory Vaka is a college football journeyman who has been associated with multiple programs throughout his collegiate career, with tracking documented on the Victory Vaka Profile on 247Sports.

College Football Career & School List

• • BYU Cougars: Committed in April 2021 and enrolled in January 2022 before later entering the transfer portal.
  • College of the Canyons: Transferred to the junior college program in August 2022, spending two seasons there.
  • Northern Arizona Lumberjacks: Played one season with the program.
  • Texas Southern Tigers: Played the 2025 season as a defensive lineman for Texas Southern.
  • Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: Transferred to WKU ahead of the 2026 season. However, his status became the center of a major national controversy and legal suit after WKU revoked his scholarship following a family bereavement.

Just sayin': This player was a Power 4 caliber recruit, had offers from top tier schools, and actually committed (and then decommitted) to both Texas A&M and Colorado before committing to BYU. The guy has a chronic case of the "transfers". With that being said; yeah, it does appear that he got the "shitty end of the stick" at WKU and should be given the opportunity to transfer to another school.

Out here in Cali, In-N-Out Burger always has a very long line. My favorite is the protein burger (with lettuce leaves instead of bun). Very sloppy, but that's why they make napkins. The other outstanding stop is Chick-Filet, and the lines (both in store and drive-thru) are just a tad shorter than In & Out. Both make quality meals. But my go-to is BK's jr whopper (2 for $6.00).

Wish could look forward into time and see what might happen to the Buckeye team. Injuries, personal pathos, whatever. Team actually looks balanced to me, so picking up another player to fill a 'need' can be problematical. As in, who's going to be needed. The frontcourt looks stacked (for once), and the backcourt looks to have some talent as well. Was surprised to see how much height is on the roster. Maybe a 6'7 slasher with enough meat on his bones to help on the boards? Dunno, that's why Diebs is being paid the big bucks.

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KYBuck4858 2 Aug 2026, 9:29 am
And 5* OT target Antijuan Wilkes flew to Miami to attend Sears’s commitment ceremony, and tells a Miami reporter that the Canes lead.

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KYBuck4858 2 Aug 2026, 9:29 am
Major LB target Grant Bowen locks in visit to OSU for the Maryland game.

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305Buck 29 Jul 2026, 11:08 pm
Tom Loy has Georgia and Oregon as the top 2 schools for Kameron McGee, says Miami, Notre Dame and Texas round out the top 5.
Matches a recent article from ON3 where McGee named Georgia, Miami, Oregon and Notre Dame as the four schools standing out to him.

cry me a river

ScriptOhio said:

Just sayin':

1. Anybody watch any of the 1st 2 games?....Me neither.

2. Do you think there is any crying in this baseball league?

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In terms of entertainment value, how much worse than the Cincinnati Reds can it possibly be?

I mean maybe a bosom falls out or something (one that you'd like to see that is)?

Arch… Manning… These guys never learn.

Better Know a Buckeye: Physicality, IQ and Instincts Can Make Kaden Gebhardt A Difference-Making Safety Near the Line of Scrimmage​

Scouting Report​

With a high football IQ, Gebhardt uses his instincts to take the right angle and beat the ball carrier to his spot more often than not. He shines closer to the line of scrimmage as a safety in the box, as Gebhardt is a hard-nosed player who is more physical than his size might show.

While he's best when he's going downhill, Gebhardt's agility and ability to be quick in small areas allow him to be an effective zone defender.

Although his workout and testing numbers might not blow anyone away, Gebhardt's combination of toughness, IQ and quickness allows him to make plays all over the field.

Depth Chart Outlook​

With a loaded group of safeties in 2026 that includes Jaylen McClain, Earl Little Jr., Terry Moore, Leroy Roker III, redshirt freshman Deshawn Stewart and fellow freshmen Blaine Bradford, Simeon Caldwell and Khmari Bing, among others, Gebhardt will likely have to wait his turn before making a significant impact on defense.

Gebhardt – whose physical development as a freshman has been apparent with his “Dude of the Week” recognition earlier this summer – could be a candidate to make an early impact on special teams, which could help his chances of climbing the depth chart starting next season.

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Little and Moore are both fifth-year seniors while McClain is also a candidate to enter the 2027 NFL draft, so there will be playing time up for grabs at safety as early as next season.

Gebhardt will likely be a safety that plays closer to the line of scrimmage and in the box at Ohio State, a specific skill set that could earn him situational playing time earlier than expected as he attempts to work his way up to a future starting role.

Yeah, keeping Sayin's jersey clean is kinda key. Opening holes for the RB is also key. Believe going to lose four of the five OL starters this season, and not certain how many back-ups will exhaust their eligibility or transfer. To me, Bowen's rep is still up in the air. The last two games were pretty much horrors, and didn't seem like any mid-course adjustments to stop the DL from causing mayhem. Agreed with the above, haven't had a 5* OL recruit in awhile, not for lack of effort, but getting outbid by competition. But, tOSU has decided not to get into a bidding war. Ergo, Bowen has to develop the existing talent. To me, the #12 OT v the #1 OT is hard to quantify. Hopefully Bowen (and the other OL coaches) can get the #12 OT to a high level. Then the upcoming recruits will come if they see the results of Buckeye training (much like other positions on the team). It is interesting to see how well the OL room is or isn't perceived by the non-Buckeye world.

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