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Space Exploration

Image rotating around that giant just waiting for the sun to appear.
There was a former OSU aviation engineering Professor Gerald Gregorek. He designed and later led the Aeronautical and Astronomical Research Laboratory next to Don Scott Field. He lived in Clinton Estates and his son attended Brookhaven High School. The son was a polymath, skipping many grades and he and his father hosted "star parties" at his house. Sadly, the son had leukemia and graduated posthumously, having already finished senior year classwork by mid-year.

I remember him because those moments with 6", 8" and 10" refractor telescopes, as well as, a much larger experimental telescope Prof G was building really set a fire in me. He showed us how to read a star chart, fix a telescope in place, find objects in the sky and set the tracking mechanism (primitive compared to today), even how to grind telescope lenses to make our own telescopes. He also was a pioneer in the model rocketry industry and we watched as he sent them aloft many afternoons.

Dr Gregorek, as we called him, also was a great Buckeye football fan. (Obituary)

When I came to the tip of Africa, it was the stars that anchored me. as I watched the Big Dipper peak above the horizon in the American late summer. I knew it was a different and much better show I was seeing and thought of how much fun it might have been to share it with him.

I mention these things because that family deserves mention and remembering, but also to express my appreciation for those who post in this thread. I remember those folks and the kids I grew up with every time I click my way in. Thank you!

Gene Smith (Former AD, ‘10 AD of the Year, '13 NAAC Organizational Leadership Award)

Former Ohio State Athletic Director Gene Smith Reportedly Serving As a Consultant for Maryland for Six Months

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Former Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith will be lending his assistance to Maryland athletics — temporarily.

According to a report by the Columbus Dispatch, Smith is serving as a consultant for Maryland for the next six months.

“You have to have something to keep you mentally active,” Smith told the Dispatch, “and the consulting and board work keeps me mentally active. Obviously, I'm not working 80-plus hours a week.”

Smith is assisting former Ohio State associate athletic director for marketing and communications Jim Smith, who just began his tenure as Maryland's athletic director last week. He worked in Columbus from 1995-2000. Jim Smith worked with Gene from 2016-2020 when he led Ohio State's alumni association.
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The Basketball Tournament (Carmen's Crew = 2019 and 2024 Champions)

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Without William Buford, a former Ohio State standout and TBT MVP, Carmen’s Crew never found a rhythm at Butler’s Hinkle Fieldhouse on Tuesday. After claiming a 2-0 lead seconds after tip-off, Carmen’s Crew trailed the remainder of the game, with Fail Harder leading by 19 points at halftime and 14 points when the Elam Ending began.

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OL George Fitzpatrick (transfer to Kansas St.)

“HE IS IMPROVING EVERY DAY.” Earlier this month, I wrote that former Ohio State offensive tackle George Fitzpatrick received praise from Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman during Big 12 Media Days — praise that indicated he could be the Wildcats’ Game 1 starter this fall.

“We needed some older guys as these younger guys grew,” Klieman said, “and George Fitzpatrick is one that was here in the spring that elevated himself to the top of the depth chart at left tackle.”

Unfortunately, Fitzpatrick suffered a medical emergency during a summer practice on July 16. According to WIBW’s Jason Kinander, Riley County Emergency Medical Services responded to a call at Kansas State’s practice facility at 4:36 p.m. From there, EMTs transported Fitzpatrick to Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan and, soon after, St. Francis in Topeka.


“George had a medical situation to which the training staff quickly responded,” the Kansas State football program told WIBW in a statement. “He is improving every day, and we appreciate all who have cared for and supported him as he continues to recover.”

One of the people who has cared for and supported Fitzpatrick is Ian Moore. The Ohio State offensive lineman posted on X over the weekend and asked his followers to keep Fitzpatrick in their thoughts and prayers.

“Please pray for a speedy recovery and no complications,” Moore posted.

I’ll ask you, dear reader, to do the same this week, please!

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B1G Commissioner Tony Petitti (cOck llama)

Look at that face. I see fear. This guy knows that he probably has guaranteed that his contract will not be renewed and may indeed be terminated by vote sooner. Just not what the B1G needs in the current college athletics environment. Disappointing behavior.
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High School Miami Northwestern

Not enticed. That would be terrible. Can you imagine?! It's children! Being enticed! My god the scandal!

Im pretty clear cut when it comes to rules also. Far too many of them are created and enforced by people who benefit from them while making sure others cannot.
Well other schools don’t have a multi million dollar HC in the area I’d imagine.

Any rate this seems silly at this point and I’d be interested to know if there’s more here that we aren’t being told.
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