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HB/S/QB Les Horvath (All-American, Heisman Trophy Winner, National Champion, CFB HOF)
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75 YEARS AGO, LES HORVATH CAPTURED OHIO STATE'S FIRST HEISMAN TROPHY FOR UNDEFEATED 1944 SQUAD
Chris Lauderback on June 27, 2019 at 11:05 am @chris11w
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With the country in the midst of World War II, college football took on a much different feel in the first part of the 1940s.
Half of the AP's final top 20 featured service teams plus two service academies, West Point and Annapolis as fielding rosters at traditional colleges proved difficult.
In fact, despite FDR encouraging football for morale purposes, some college football programs suspended play altogether while others were forced to field teams largely comprised of freshmen as the NCAA temporarily allowed them to play varsity ball since age limits typically kept them from serving in the war.
Meanwhile, upperclassmen were typically only seen on the gridiron if they failed to meet the military's physical standards or earned another exemption.
In 1944, Les Horvath became one of those exemptions. The 24-year old senior studying dentistry at Ohio State was also a member of the school's Army Specialized Training Program but the unit was discharged in August, returning Horvath to civilian status with one year of athletic eligibility.
Horvath had previously played football for the Buckeyes from 1940-42, helping Paul Brown's squad win a national championship in his final season.
With Brown and many of Ohio State's best performers off to fight in the war the following season, acting head coach Carroll Widdoes led the Buckeyes to a disappointing 3-6 mark in 1943 but with Horvath back in the fold for the 1944 season, things were indeed looking up despite a roster featuring 31 freshmen among 44 total players.
Of course, Widdoes not only had Horvath in the backfield but senior Bill Willis – a Buckeye legend in his own right – along with guards William Hackett and Warren Amling, both of which were deferred from military service after entering Ohio State's veterinary school.
Ohio State's quarterback/halfback also in charge of calling plays, Horvath got the season started with a 54-0 win over Missouri even though his own 87-yard run was called back due to a penalty.
In game two versus Iowa, Horvath went for 116 yards on 18 carries in a 34-0 victory and backed that up with a touchdown in the final minutes to ice a 20-7 win over No. 19 Wisconsin in Camp Randall.
The following week against No. 6 Great Lakes Navy, coached by none other than Paul Brown, Horvath scored a pair of touchdowns in a 26-6 win for the good guys. A week later, Horvath shredded Minnesota for 203 total yards and two scores in a 34-14 romp.
The beat went on against Indiana as he tossed a 41-yard touchdown pass and added another 115 yards on the ground in a 21-7 decision over the Hoosiers. Largely rested in a 54-19 drubbing of Pitt a week later, Horvath was ready for the final two games of the season against Illinois and No. 6 Michigan.
Taking on the Illini in Cleveland's Municipal Stadium, the largest crowd to watch a football game that season (83,627) saw Horvath run for 116 yards and two touchdowns as the Buckeyes claimed the Illibuck with a 26-12 decision.
Finally, taking on the Wolverines in Ohio Stadium, Horvath scored two touchdowns including the game-winner in a contest in which every score created a lead change. The 18-14 win marked the first time the winner of The Game won the Big Ten outright.
The Buckeyes were invited to play USC in the Rose Bowl but the conference didn't allow for postseason competition thus ending Ohio State's season with a perfect 9-0 record.
No. 1 Army would beat No. 2 Navy by a score of 23-7 the same day Ohio State handled Michigan and the Black Knights would win the national championship capturing 95 of the AP's 121 first-place votes.
Widdoes however won national coach of the year honors and Horvath claimed Ohio State's first Heisman Trophy on the strength of 669 rushing yards and 1,200 all-purpose yards, beating out Army's Glenn Davis and Doc Blanchard.
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Chris Lauderback on June 27, 2019 at 11:05 am @chris11w
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With the country in the midst of World War II, college football took on a much different feel in the first part of the 1940s.
Half of the AP's final top 20 featured service teams plus two service academies, West Point and Annapolis as fielding rosters at traditional colleges proved difficult.
In fact, despite FDR encouraging football for morale purposes, some college football programs suspended play altogether while others were forced to field teams largely comprised of freshmen as the NCAA temporarily allowed them to play varsity ball since age limits typically kept them from serving in the war.
Meanwhile, upperclassmen were typically only seen on the gridiron if they failed to meet the military's physical standards or earned another exemption.
In 1944, Les Horvath became one of those exemptions. The 24-year old senior studying dentistry at Ohio State was also a member of the school's Army Specialized Training Program but the unit was discharged in August, returning Horvath to civilian status with one year of athletic eligibility.
Horvath had previously played football for the Buckeyes from 1940-42, helping Paul Brown's squad win a national championship in his final season.
With Brown and many of Ohio State's best performers off to fight in the war the following season, acting head coach Carroll Widdoes led the Buckeyes to a disappointing 3-6 mark in 1943 but with Horvath back in the fold for the 1944 season, things were indeed looking up despite a roster featuring 31 freshmen among 44 total players.
Of course, Widdoes not only had Horvath in the backfield but senior Bill Willis – a Buckeye legend in his own right – along with guards William Hackett and Warren Amling, both of which were deferred from military service after entering Ohio State's veterinary school.
Ohio State's quarterback/halfback also in charge of calling plays, Horvath got the season started with a 54-0 win over Missouri even though his own 87-yard run was called back due to a penalty.
In game two versus Iowa, Horvath went for 116 yards on 18 carries in a 34-0 victory and backed that up with a touchdown in the final minutes to ice a 20-7 win over No. 19 Wisconsin in Camp Randall.
The following week against No. 6 Great Lakes Navy, coached by none other than Paul Brown, Horvath scored a pair of touchdowns in a 26-6 win for the good guys. A week later, Horvath shredded Minnesota for 203 total yards and two scores in a 34-14 romp.
The beat went on against Indiana as he tossed a 41-yard touchdown pass and added another 115 yards on the ground in a 21-7 decision over the Hoosiers. Largely rested in a 54-19 drubbing of Pitt a week later, Horvath was ready for the final two games of the season against Illinois and No. 6 Michigan.
Taking on the Illini in Cleveland's Municipal Stadium, the largest crowd to watch a football game that season (83,627) saw Horvath run for 116 yards and two touchdowns as the Buckeyes claimed the Illibuck with a 26-12 decision.
Finally, taking on the Wolverines in Ohio Stadium, Horvath scored two touchdowns including the game-winner in a contest in which every score created a lead change. The 18-14 win marked the first time the winner of The Game won the Big Ten outright.
The Buckeyes were invited to play USC in the Rose Bowl but the conference didn't allow for postseason competition thus ending Ohio State's season with a perfect 9-0 record.
No. 1 Army would beat No. 2 Navy by a score of 23-7 the same day Ohio State handled Michigan and the Black Knights would win the national championship capturing 95 of the AP's 121 first-place votes.
Widdoes however won national coach of the year honors and Horvath claimed Ohio State's first Heisman Trophy on the strength of 669 rushing yards and 1,200 all-purpose yards, beating out Army's Glenn Davis and Doc Blanchard.
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Yada, yada, yada...has anyone tried this shit?
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LGHL Ohio State 4-star safety target sets commitment date
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Ohio State 4-star safety target sets commitment date
Dan Hessler via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Four-star safety Lathan Ransom lists Ohio State in his top three and plans to announce his decision in two weeks on his birthday.
Ohio State recruiting has been on fire the past two weeks, and with The Opening Finals beginning Monday, we think the momentum won’t slow down this week.
Case in point, we learned early Monday afternoon that one of Ohio State’s biggest remaining priorities included the Buckeyes in his final three schools and plans to make his announcement in two weeks, on his birthday.
Four-star safety Lathan Ransom (Tucson, AZ / Salpointe Catholic) spoke with Tom Loy of CBS Sports recently and said that Ohio State was one of his final three schools as well as Texas and Notre Dame.
Ransom is one of the best defensive prospects in this years recruiting class. The 247Sports Composite Rankings have him listed as the No. 4 safety and the No. 76 overall prospect.
The blue-chip safety recruit last visited Ohio State on June 21 and the Buckeyes are viewed as the overwhelming favorites to land his commitment. The 247Sports Crystal Ball Predictions favor Ohio State with 93 percent of the 15 projections made.
Adding to Ohio State’s chances at landing Ransom is that he is taking part in The Opening Finals this week alongside multiple Buckeye verbal commits, including recent Ohio State four-star cornerback pledge Clark Phillips. The two have already been spotted chatting.
Clark Phillips and Lathan Ransom also warming up together and chatting.
— Marc Givler (@MarcGivlerBG) July 1, 2019
The Buckeyes are quietly building an impressive secondary haul in this year’s recruiting class. Along with Phillips, the Buckeyes hold a verbal commit from four-star safety Lejond Cavazos. If Ohio State is able to add Ransom to that group, a positional group that was once viewed as a weakness in this class could become a strength.
Ohio State center target could announce this week
Continuing to prove that Ohio State recruiting will continue its hot streak in recruiting this week, the Buckeyes could have a BOOM-ing Independence Day with some fireworks of their own. (Sorry I had to)
Three-star center prospect Josh Fryar took to Twitter Monday to say he will be making a big announcement this Thursday. And while this doesn’t mean he will making his official decision this week, it certainly puts him on commitment watch.
If Thursday is the day he will be making the big decision, Ohio State is the likely choice. The Buckeyes hold the majority of the 247Sports Crystal Ball Predictions with 91 percent of the 11 selections made. Also, he is coming off of an official visit at the University on June 21, which saw the Buckeyes play host to a plethora of talents for its new annual Backyard Bash and Barbecue.
Fryar holds offers from the likes of Ohio State, Penn State, Indiana, Purdue and Oregon and his play on the field outweighs his recruiting ranking, as is proved by his offer sheet.
Elias Ricks to Ohio State not over yet
Five-star LSU CB commit Elias Ricks has long been connected to Ohio State even after he made a verbal pledge to the Tigers in Baton Rouge.
His relationship with Ohio State, as well as his recruitment as a whole, has been a roller coaster ride filled with highs and lows. There have been multiple occasions in his recruitment, at all different stages of his recruitment, where it looked like Ohio State would be the school he signed his name to play for in the early signing period.
The talks of him and Columbus died down but lately have taken life again now the The Opening Finals have began and Ohio State verbal commits are already in his ear.
We already linked above where Buckeye four-star safety commit Lejond Cavazos and Ricks were caught talking early in the even Monday but that wasn’t where the rumblings stopped. Cavazos himself later took to Twitter to leave a very cryptic message to Buckeye Nation.
Now nowhere in Cavazos Tweet does it mention Ricks by name and yes, Cavazos is recruiting multiple other “great athletes” to join him at Ohio State this weekend, but it definitely appears that the Ohio State commit is doing his best to convince Ricks to flip.
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Dan Hessler via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Four-star safety Lathan Ransom lists Ohio State in his top three and plans to announce his decision in two weeks on his birthday.
Ohio State recruiting has been on fire the past two weeks, and with The Opening Finals beginning Monday, we think the momentum won’t slow down this week.
Case in point, we learned early Monday afternoon that one of Ohio State’s biggest remaining priorities included the Buckeyes in his final three schools and plans to make his announcement in two weeks, on his birthday.
Four-star safety Lathan Ransom (Tucson, AZ / Salpointe Catholic) spoke with Tom Loy of CBS Sports recently and said that Ohio State was one of his final three schools as well as Texas and Notre Dame.
Ransom is one of the best defensive prospects in this years recruiting class. The 247Sports Composite Rankings have him listed as the No. 4 safety and the No. 76 overall prospect.
The blue-chip safety recruit last visited Ohio State on June 21 and the Buckeyes are viewed as the overwhelming favorites to land his commitment. The 247Sports Crystal Ball Predictions favor Ohio State with 93 percent of the 15 projections made.
Adding to Ohio State’s chances at landing Ransom is that he is taking part in The Opening Finals this week alongside multiple Buckeye verbal commits, including recent Ohio State four-star cornerback pledge Clark Phillips. The two have already been spotted chatting.
Clark Phillips and Lathan Ransom also warming up together and chatting.
— Marc Givler (@MarcGivlerBG) July 1, 2019
The Buckeyes are quietly building an impressive secondary haul in this year’s recruiting class. Along with Phillips, the Buckeyes hold a verbal commit from four-star safety Lejond Cavazos. If Ohio State is able to add Ransom to that group, a positional group that was once viewed as a weakness in this class could become a strength.
Ohio State center target could announce this week
Continuing to prove that Ohio State recruiting will continue its hot streak in recruiting this week, the Buckeyes could have a BOOM-ing Independence Day with some fireworks of their own. (Sorry I had to)
Three-star center prospect Josh Fryar took to Twitter Monday to say he will be making a big announcement this Thursday. And while this doesn’t mean he will making his official decision this week, it certainly puts him on commitment watch.
If Thursday is the day he will be making the big decision, Ohio State is the likely choice. The Buckeyes hold the majority of the 247Sports Crystal Ball Predictions with 91 percent of the 11 selections made. Also, he is coming off of an official visit at the University on June 21, which saw the Buckeyes play host to a plethora of talents for its new annual Backyard Bash and Barbecue.
Fryar holds offers from the likes of Ohio State, Penn State, Indiana, Purdue and Oregon and his play on the field outweighs his recruiting ranking, as is proved by his offer sheet.
Elias Ricks to Ohio State not over yet
Five-star LSU CB commit Elias Ricks has long been connected to Ohio State even after he made a verbal pledge to the Tigers in Baton Rouge.
His relationship with Ohio State, as well as his recruitment as a whole, has been a roller coaster ride filled with highs and lows. There have been multiple occasions in his recruitment, at all different stages of his recruitment, where it looked like Ohio State would be the school he signed his name to play for in the early signing period.
The talks of him and Columbus died down but lately have taken life again now the The Opening Finals have began and Ohio State verbal commits are already in his ear.
We already linked above where Buckeye four-star safety commit Lejond Cavazos and Ricks were caught talking early in the even Monday but that wasn’t where the rumblings stopped. Cavazos himself later took to Twitter to leave a very cryptic message to Buckeye Nation.
Now nowhere in Cavazos Tweet does it mention Ricks by name and yes, Cavazos is recruiting multiple other “great athletes” to join him at Ohio State this weekend, but it definitely appears that the Ohio State commit is doing his best to convince Ricks to flip.
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LGHL Ohio State rookies get Madden 20 player ratings
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Ohio State rookies get Madden 20 player ratings
Geoff Hammersley via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Nick Bosa is the top Buckeye rookie, with Dwayne Haskins right behind him.
Check out all of the Rookies' #Madden20 Ratings!
https://t.co/MpUmRKdxUK
— Madden NFL 20 (@EAMaddenNFL) July 1, 2019
We are nearing the release of Madden NFL 20. Set to be released on Aug. 2, EA Sports announced the rookie player ratings in the game.
Ten former Ohio State Buckeyes got their first taste of being in a video game, with Nick Bosa and Dwayne Haskins leading the way with the top two spots among OSU rookies.
The younger Bosa brother, a member of the San Francisco 49ers, came in with a 79 overall. Haskins, a possible starting quarterback for the Washington Redskins, has an early grade of 72. Wide receiver Parris Campbell had the third best OSU rookie ranking behind Haskins, scoring a 71. And Haskins’ teammate, WR Terry McLaurin, is the last Buckeye rookie with a grade at or above 70; McLaurin’s grade was exactly a 70.
In the grand scheme of rookies, Bosa has the third best overall score. Slightly above him are defensive tackles Quinnen Williams (80) and Ed Oliver (79). Williams was picked one spot behind Bosa, going No. 3 to the New York Jets. Oliver, a standout for the Houston Cougars, went No. 9 to the Buffalo Bills.
Amongst rookie QBs, Haskins has the second best score—only behind overall No. 1 pick Kyler Murray, who has a 73. Daniel Jones, the New York Giants QB selection at No. 6 overall, had the lowest grade amongst the first round draft picks with a 65. Ouch.
Here’s a summary of all 32 1st round picks and their Madden NFL 20 overall. Your thoughts? pic.twitter.com/cPGnWpZ83P
— Steve Noah (@Steve_OS) July 1, 2019
If you want to check other player rankings, you can do so here.
“Still, there are a lot of questions about this team that makes me uncomfortable betting the over here. Ryan Day has never run a program on his own, let alone a program of this size with these expectations. Justin Fields has never been a starting quarterback at the college level. The Buckeyes will also have to play Nebraska, Northwestern and Michigan on the road this season.”
— Tom Fornelli on Ohio State getting under 10.5 wins this season | CBS Sports
With the lone football game about to come out, that means we’ve nearly survived the football offseason. Now, we’ve entered the time where season predictions are taking place.
Tom Fornelli at CBS Sports gave his predictions for the Big Ten this fall, saying whether or not teams would make the over/under in their win projections.
Ohio State was slotted at 10.5 wins, but Fornelli believes the Buckeyes won’t make the over (meaning 11-1 or better). A new coach and new quarterback are two of the big questions Fornelli had about the Buckeyes—and that’s just the internal stuff. Road contests against Nebraska, Northwestern and Michigan—all teams looking for revenge against the Buckeyes—are also seen as problem points throughout Ryan Day’s first full season at the helm of the program.
Around the B1G, Fornelli has Michigan winning over 9.5 games, Nebraska winning over 8.5 games, and Northwestern winning over 6.5 games.
Some notable unders that Fornelli is calling for include: Michigan State winning under 7.5 games, Maryland winning under 4.5 games, and Penn State/Wisconsin winning less than 8.5.
“The answer can’t be just like last year because that’s how we’ve done it. That doesn’t work,” said Day, who also noted he has to consider how the offense affects the defense and special teams now that he is head coach.”
— Ryan Day, as reported by Marcus Hartman | Dayton Daily News
Marcus Hartman of the Dayton Daily News has once again wrote a great piece mixing the past and present. Writing about the evolution of the Ohio State offense, the focus of the piece is around Ryan Day and how he will shape the Buckeyes’ offensive identity.
Woody Hayes had three yards and a cloud of dust. Urban Meyer had the spread offense and speedsters all around the skill positions. Ryan Day has shown the West Coast concept last year, where Haskins torched the Big Ten (and the record books) en route to a Rose Bowl victory.
Hartman gives a primer in how the strategies have changed throughout time. Touching on the times of Paul Brown and Wes Fesler to Earle Bruce and John Cooper. Spliced in between are quotes from Day, as he prepares to usher OSU into a new era.
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Geoff Hammersley via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Nick Bosa is the top Buckeye rookie, with Dwayne Haskins right behind him.
Check out all of the Rookies' #Madden20 Ratings!
https://t.co/MpUmRKdxUK
— Madden NFL 20 (@EAMaddenNFL) July 1, 2019
We are nearing the release of Madden NFL 20. Set to be released on Aug. 2, EA Sports announced the rookie player ratings in the game.
Ten former Ohio State Buckeyes got their first taste of being in a video game, with Nick Bosa and Dwayne Haskins leading the way with the top two spots among OSU rookies.
The younger Bosa brother, a member of the San Francisco 49ers, came in with a 79 overall. Haskins, a possible starting quarterback for the Washington Redskins, has an early grade of 72. Wide receiver Parris Campbell had the third best OSU rookie ranking behind Haskins, scoring a 71. And Haskins’ teammate, WR Terry McLaurin, is the last Buckeye rookie with a grade at or above 70; McLaurin’s grade was exactly a 70.
In the grand scheme of rookies, Bosa has the third best overall score. Slightly above him are defensive tackles Quinnen Williams (80) and Ed Oliver (79). Williams was picked one spot behind Bosa, going No. 3 to the New York Jets. Oliver, a standout for the Houston Cougars, went No. 9 to the Buffalo Bills.
Amongst rookie QBs, Haskins has the second best score—only behind overall No. 1 pick Kyler Murray, who has a 73. Daniel Jones, the New York Giants QB selection at No. 6 overall, had the lowest grade amongst the first round draft picks with a 65. Ouch.
Here’s a summary of all 32 1st round picks and their Madden NFL 20 overall. Your thoughts? pic.twitter.com/cPGnWpZ83P
— Steve Noah (@Steve_OS) July 1, 2019
If you want to check other player rankings, you can do so here.
“Still, there are a lot of questions about this team that makes me uncomfortable betting the over here. Ryan Day has never run a program on his own, let alone a program of this size with these expectations. Justin Fields has never been a starting quarterback at the college level. The Buckeyes will also have to play Nebraska, Northwestern and Michigan on the road this season.”
— Tom Fornelli on Ohio State getting under 10.5 wins this season | CBS Sports
With the lone football game about to come out, that means we’ve nearly survived the football offseason. Now, we’ve entered the time where season predictions are taking place.
Tom Fornelli at CBS Sports gave his predictions for the Big Ten this fall, saying whether or not teams would make the over/under in their win projections.
Ohio State was slotted at 10.5 wins, but Fornelli believes the Buckeyes won’t make the over (meaning 11-1 or better). A new coach and new quarterback are two of the big questions Fornelli had about the Buckeyes—and that’s just the internal stuff. Road contests against Nebraska, Northwestern and Michigan—all teams looking for revenge against the Buckeyes—are also seen as problem points throughout Ryan Day’s first full season at the helm of the program.
Around the B1G, Fornelli has Michigan winning over 9.5 games, Nebraska winning over 8.5 games, and Northwestern winning over 6.5 games.
Some notable unders that Fornelli is calling for include: Michigan State winning under 7.5 games, Maryland winning under 4.5 games, and Penn State/Wisconsin winning less than 8.5.
“The answer can’t be just like last year because that’s how we’ve done it. That doesn’t work,” said Day, who also noted he has to consider how the offense affects the defense and special teams now that he is head coach.”
— Ryan Day, as reported by Marcus Hartman | Dayton Daily News
Marcus Hartman of the Dayton Daily News has once again wrote a great piece mixing the past and present. Writing about the evolution of the Ohio State offense, the focus of the piece is around Ryan Day and how he will shape the Buckeyes’ offensive identity.
Woody Hayes had three yards and a cloud of dust. Urban Meyer had the spread offense and speedsters all around the skill positions. Ryan Day has shown the West Coast concept last year, where Haskins torched the Big Ten (and the record books) en route to a Rose Bowl victory.
Hartman gives a primer in how the strategies have changed throughout time. Touching on the times of Paul Brown and Wes Fesler to Earle Bruce and John Cooper. Spliced in between are quotes from Day, as he prepares to usher OSU into a new era.
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- Anthony Davis and Dwyane Wade will be on the cover of NBA 2K20.
- New member invitations for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- No tornado warning siren test this Wednesday (July 3) in Franklin County.
- Let’s get ready for another drama filled The Bachelorette episode.
- On this day in history: (1979) The Sony Walkman is introduced, changing the way music was listened to.
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LGHL Ohio State women’s lacrosse completes new coaching regime
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Ohio State women’s lacrosse completes new coaching regime
Meredith Hein via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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Former Stanford head coach Amy Bokker is completing her staff.
While spring sports have wrapped up, coaching changes are revolutionizing women’s lacrosse heading into next season. Plus, Ohio State athletes from several programs have received postseason recognition, and an Ohio State assistant landed a head coaching gig out west.
Women’s lacrosse rounds out its new coaching staff
New women’s lacrosse head coach Amy Bokker has been working to complete her coaching staff since being named to the position in early June. Most recently, Kristen Carr joined the program as associate head coach.
Bokker became the third coach in program history after coming to Columbus from Stanford. During her 11-year tenure with the Cardinal, Bokker managed an overall record of 151-59, including an NCAA Tournament win and victory in the inaugural Pac-12 tournament in 2018. She also took her team to the NCAAs in eight of her 11 seasons.
Carr also came from Stanford, where she coached with Bokker for the past four seasons as defensive coordinator. During her time in Palo Alto, Carr’s defenses finished in the top-25 three out of four seasons. Carr, who spent her playing career at North Carolina, is also a current member of the U.S. National Women’s Lacrosse Team and plays for the Women’s Professional Lacrosse League.
Previously, Bokker brought on Kara Mupo, also from Stanford, as offensive coordinator, and Stephani Schmidt as director of player operations.
The women’s lacrosse team finished sixth in the Big Ten this season with a 1-5 conference record. Overall, the team went 5-11 on the season.
Rowing earns All-American honors
Five rowers from the women’s rowing squad, all members of the First Varsity Eight crew, took home Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association All-American honors. Ida Kruse and Lexie Nothdurft both earned first-team honors, while Anjalie Fernandes and Leonie Heuer were named to the second team. Ida Peterson rounded out the group with an honorable mention.
While Kruse wrapped up her collegiate career this spring, the other four rowers are set to return to Ohio State next season. The Buckeyes will once again be well-positioned for a run at the NCAA Championships, after winning three national titles in the past decade.
The First Varsity Eight boat took home a sixth-place finish in the NCAA Championships and second-place in the Big Ten. Overall, the women’s rowing team finished fifth in the NCAA Championships.
In addition to the five rowers recognized this week, 27 athletes earned Academic All-Big Ten distinction earlier this spring.
Men’s lacrosse players take home scholastic recognition
The Big Ten lacrosse season didn’t exactly go Ohio State’s way, but several Ohio State players earned recognition for their academic achievements over the past year.
The U.S. Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) named defenseman Matt Borges, midfielder Jack Jasinski and midfielder Logan Maccani as USILA Scholar All-Americans. Previously, the trio, along with 21 teammates, were also recognized as academic All-Big Ten honorees. The program recognizes student-athletes based on their performance in the classroom, on the field and in their communities. Honorees are all seniors, must have a GPA above 3.0 and must be nominated by a coach.
Ohio State’s lacrosse program has a track record for this award, as at least one Buckeye has earned scholar all-American recognition for the past eight years. In all, there are now 17 USILA Scholar All-Americans in program history.
Assistant swim coach named to UCLA head coaching spot
Jordan Wolfrum, who served as an assistant head coach on the swimming and diving team at Ohio State for the past five seasons, was just named head coach for UCLA swimming and diving.
This past season, the Buckeyes’ men’s squad finished in ninth place at the NCAA Championships. Wolfrum also helped the women’s team to a 48-9 record in dual meets over five seasons, including four top-25 finishes in the NCAAs.
Wolfrum has one year of previous head coaching experience, having come to Columbus from the College of Saint Benedict in Minnesota. While at Ohio State, Wolfrum also played a key role in recruiting, compliance and academics.
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Meredith Hein via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Former Stanford head coach Amy Bokker is completing her staff.
While spring sports have wrapped up, coaching changes are revolutionizing women’s lacrosse heading into next season. Plus, Ohio State athletes from several programs have received postseason recognition, and an Ohio State assistant landed a head coaching gig out west.
Women’s lacrosse rounds out its new coaching staff
New women’s lacrosse head coach Amy Bokker has been working to complete her coaching staff since being named to the position in early June. Most recently, Kristen Carr joined the program as associate head coach.
Bokker became the third coach in program history after coming to Columbus from Stanford. During her 11-year tenure with the Cardinal, Bokker managed an overall record of 151-59, including an NCAA Tournament win and victory in the inaugural Pac-12 tournament in 2018. She also took her team to the NCAAs in eight of her 11 seasons.
Carr also came from Stanford, where she coached with Bokker for the past four seasons as defensive coordinator. During her time in Palo Alto, Carr’s defenses finished in the top-25 three out of four seasons. Carr, who spent her playing career at North Carolina, is also a current member of the U.S. National Women’s Lacrosse Team and plays for the Women’s Professional Lacrosse League.
Previously, Bokker brought on Kara Mupo, also from Stanford, as offensive coordinator, and Stephani Schmidt as director of player operations.
The women’s lacrosse team finished sixth in the Big Ten this season with a 1-5 conference record. Overall, the team went 5-11 on the season.
Rowing earns All-American honors
Five rowers from the women’s rowing squad, all members of the First Varsity Eight crew, took home Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association All-American honors. Ida Kruse and Lexie Nothdurft both earned first-team honors, while Anjalie Fernandes and Leonie Heuer were named to the second team. Ida Peterson rounded out the group with an honorable mention.
While Kruse wrapped up her collegiate career this spring, the other four rowers are set to return to Ohio State next season. The Buckeyes will once again be well-positioned for a run at the NCAA Championships, after winning three national titles in the past decade.
The First Varsity Eight boat took home a sixth-place finish in the NCAA Championships and second-place in the Big Ten. Overall, the women’s rowing team finished fifth in the NCAA Championships.
In addition to the five rowers recognized this week, 27 athletes earned Academic All-Big Ten distinction earlier this spring.
Men’s lacrosse players take home scholastic recognition
The Big Ten lacrosse season didn’t exactly go Ohio State’s way, but several Ohio State players earned recognition for their academic achievements over the past year.
The U.S. Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) named defenseman Matt Borges, midfielder Jack Jasinski and midfielder Logan Maccani as USILA Scholar All-Americans. Previously, the trio, along with 21 teammates, were also recognized as academic All-Big Ten honorees. The program recognizes student-athletes based on their performance in the classroom, on the field and in their communities. Honorees are all seniors, must have a GPA above 3.0 and must be nominated by a coach.
Ohio State’s lacrosse program has a track record for this award, as at least one Buckeye has earned scholar all-American recognition for the past eight years. In all, there are now 17 USILA Scholar All-Americans in program history.
Assistant swim coach named to UCLA head coaching spot
Jordan Wolfrum, who served as an assistant head coach on the swimming and diving team at Ohio State for the past five seasons, was just named head coach for UCLA swimming and diving.
This past season, the Buckeyes’ men’s squad finished in ninth place at the NCAA Championships. Wolfrum also helped the women’s team to a 48-9 record in dual meets over five seasons, including four top-25 finishes in the NCAAs.
Wolfrum has one year of previous head coaching experience, having come to Columbus from the College of Saint Benedict in Minnesota. While at Ohio State, Wolfrum also played a key role in recruiting, compliance and academics.
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