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Buckeyes eliminate Iowa - Ironton Tribune
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Buckeyes eliminate Iowa
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Tyler Cowles and Kobie Foppe each knocked in runs for the Buckeyes (35-21), who will meet Michigan on Friday in another elimination game. The first of Foppe's three hits put Ohio State up 1-0 in the first inning, and Cowles made it 2-0 on a double in ...
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Top 2019 Ohio State prospect announces latest official visit plans
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Zach Harrison sets his official visit dates for OSU and a bitter rival.

Yesterday marked 100 days until the Ohio State Buckeyes are back on the gridiron kicking off against the other OSU, Oregon State. The staff is always working tirelessly to land the next top batch of recruits to suit up for the Buckeyes. While the 2019 class is expecting some “booms” in the weeks to come, the class has potential to be one of the nation’s best if things go according to plan. In the coming months, the staff will be doing what they can to land the No. 1 class in the country—while also getting ready for a playoff caliber season.

C’mon Harrison, give us the good news


Maybe you’re tired of hearing about the same type of description, but truly, there may not be another player in the tenure of Urban Meyer at Ohio State that is more of a “must get” prospect than in-state stud Zach Harrison. Everyone knows what the top ranking Harrison possesses; whether it’s his insanely fast track times, his pure size, or his highlight film, the Buckeyes (and everyone else in the country) want Zach Harrison in their 2019 class. A true game changer at 6-foot-6, 245 pounds, Harrison’s abilities give reason to believe the sky is the limit for his potential. Being just minutes away from campus his whole life though, that has this Ohio State staff knowing this class isn’t a true success unless they get their top guy and Ohio’s best.

A quiet prospect on the recruiting front, Harrison keeps it pretty close to hush. Not one for the limelight, it’s been said that Harrison truly doesn’t really like the recruiting process and when he has his mind made up on the school of his choice, he will then and there end the recruitment and focus on playing. Until then, the waiting game continues. A decision though, may not be all that far off.

Yesterday, Zach announced his official visit plans for the remaining schools that are thought to be in this battle to land his incredible services. After already seeing Penn State officially, Ohio State and Michigan are the remaining two that will see the visits. However, it’s rumored that Clemson could receive a visit, too. To get back on track, the important question is which of the two schools will receive the last official visit. As we’ve seen time and time again in the recruiting process with several top stars, the last visit is usually the visit for the school who not only leads in the recruitment, but also the visit that leaves the best impression considering it’s the one with the most momentum and recent memory.

For the Buckeyes, good news was announces as Zach is set to visit Michigan on June 21 and then head home to see his backyard Buckeyes on June 23. With not much time in between the visits, it’s looking clear that Harrison is ready to get this decision either made or pretty close to finalized before he announces publicly. If the Buckeyes trend continues, their red carpet affair for their top prospect will hopefully keep this five-star at home. In the end, the distance, relationship with his mother, proximity to campus, and the chance to compete at a top program ensures life after football will be a success.

With those keys in Zach’s hand, there’s reason for believing that, in the end, he will decide to stay home. On Aug. 14, Harrison’s birthday, or shortly after, we may know.

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• 2020 quarterback Jack Miller, the No. 5 ranked pro-style signal caller of Arizona will be back to visit Ohio State late June. The plan is to show Miller’s mother Ohio State since she has yet to see campus. Miller is thought to be a Buckeye lean and this visit could easily have both parties continuing to build a strong relationship and push for Jack to be the leader of the 2020 class.

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Senior Buckeyes Haught and Hanlin off to musical futures at OU, Marine Corps - Longview News-Journal
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Senior Buckeyes Haught and Hanlin off to musical futures at OU, Marine Corps
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GILMER — A pair of Gilmer Buckeyes who will cross the graduation stage next week will march on to prestigious band programs to play the next verses of their lives. “Music's always been kind of a relief for me,” senior Mason Haught said, sitting in the ...


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Brent Darby Jr. on his goals: 'I just want to follow his legacy' - 247Sports
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Brent Darby Jr. on his goals: 'I just want to follow his legacy'
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Brent Darby was a fierce competitor during his four-year run as a member of the Ohio State men's basketball program. Darby, a product of River Rouge, Mich., signed to play for then-OSU coach Jim O'Brien in 1999. He was a member of two Big Ten ...


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Ohio State recruiting: The Opening Finals features long list of Buckeyes targets - Landof10.com
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Ohio State recruiting: The Opening Finals features long list of Buckeyes targets
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Recruiting never stops, and if you take a day off, you fall behind. Join us every night for a daily recap of Ohio State recruiting news, insight on what's happening behind the scenes and a glimpse at what's coming next.
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Kurelic: Two targets Buckeyes get last shot with? Announcements
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Good evening Bucknuts subscribers! There is plenty going on with Ohio State football recruiting so let's get started! I will of course have plenty more throughout the night and tomorrow. 1) Cincinnati (Ohio) Anderson offensive lineman Zeke Correll was ...


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Russian military missile downed MH17 passenger jet in 2014, investigators say

A Buk missile from a Russian military unit brought down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014, a Dutch-led investigation revealed Thursday.

The missile was from the Russian military’s 53rd anti-aircraft missile brigade based in the Russian city of Kursk, Wilbert Paulissen of the Dutch National Police said. Paulissen was speaking at a presentation of interim results of the long-running probe into the downing of MH17.

The passenger jet was on its way from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, when it was blown out of the sky over Ukraine on July 17, 2014. All 298 passengers and crew were killed.

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After a disappointing 2017 season, Ohio State running back Mike Weber has high expectations for 2018
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The running back is hoping a healthier junior campaign will lead to more carries and help him crack the 1,300-yard goal he has set for himself.

“It’s really exciting. It’s the moment I’ve been waiting for since I got here, to put the team on my back in a game and just be the workhorse. That’s one of my goals. I asked for it, and hopefully I get it this year and I’ll show people what I can do.”

Ohio State running back Mike Weber via Tony Gerdeman, The Ozone


After a freshman season in which cracked the 1,000-yard barrier, Mike Weber’s sophomore season left plenty to be desired. The season started with a hamstring injury, which led to freshman J.K. Dobbins become Ohio State’s primary running back. Even when Weber was healthy, he saw a limited workload, as he was splitting carries with Dobbins and quarterback J.T. Barrett.

Despite only getting 96 carries in 2017, Weber did make some noise with his big-play ability. Weber had three carries of at least 40 yards in November, and only two other running backs in the country had more carries of at least 40 yards during the month. The stat is even more impressive considering Weber only received 37 carries in November, while the other two running backs had at least 29 more carries than Weber.

There was plenty of speculation that Weber might be headed to the NFL after the 2017 season, but he decided to return for his junior season. Weber not only wants to help Ohio State win another Big Ten title, but he also wants to be a part of a national championship team. The running back also has some personal goals which brought him back to Columbus for another year, as he is hoping to rush for at least 1,300 yards and 15 touchdowns.

At first the goals might seem a little lofty for Weber, but they might be a little easier to be attained than some might think. At least this year Weber shouldn’t see his quarterback eat up so many carries, as there likely won’t be as much of an emphasis on the quarterback running the football now that J.T. Barrett has exhausted his eligibility. Also, if Weber is able to stay healthy throughout the season, he could rack up even more big runs which will help his totals.

Weber wouldn’t have returned to Ohio State if he thought he was going to be an afterthought in the Ohio State offense this year. With a new starting quarterback, the Buckeyes need the veteran leadership in the backfield from a guy like Mike Weber, and they’ll likely show their appreciation for the junior returning for another season by giving him the carries and workload that he craves.

“He’s really smart, tough, willing to do anything it takes to win and he slings the ball. He can throw the ball around the yard.”

Former Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett on Joe Burrow via Josh Katzenstein, The Times-Picayune


If there was ever anyone who could give LSU fans a bit of an insight into new quarterback Joe Burrow, it would be J.T. Barrett. Now with the New Orleans Saints, Barrett was asked about Burrow at the annual crawfish boil for Saints rookies, and Barrett had a glowing evaluation about the Ohio State transfer.

Barrett spent three years with Burrow at Ohio State, with Burrow redshirting in 2015, serving as Barrett’s backup in 2016, and sitting third on Ohio State’s quarterback depth chart in 2017 after suffering an injury. Even though Burrow didn’t see much time on the field for the Buckeyes, he was impressive in the few snaps he was able to get in mop-up duty.

If Burrow is able to take control of LSU’s starting quarterback position early, the Tigers could be a threat in the SEC this year. In recent years, LSU has had a strong running game but their offense was hampered by not having much of a passing game to lean on. Burrow could change that, as his intelligence and passing ability could give the Tigers a passing threat that could keep opposing defenses on their toes.

“Last year, I was burned out after a long season that I just wasn’t there mentally. This year I know for a fact the chance isn’t going to come again, so I’m going to do my absolute best.”

Ohio State men’s tennis player Mikael Torpegaard via Bill Rabinowitz, The Columbus Dispatch


Ohio State men’s tennis player Mikael Torpegaard is hoping he has saved his best for last. In his final act with the Buckeyes, Torpegaard is trying to take home an NCAA singles title. Two years ago, Torpegaard reach the finals, but wasn’t able to win the title. Last year Torpegaard entered the tournament as the top seed, but fell to the eventual champion in the third round.

After being a part of the Ohio State team that finished runner-up in the NCAA team tournament earlier this week, Torpegaard quickly had to turn his attention the singles tournament. Torpegaard is already one step closer to the final after beating Arizona State’s Michael Geerts in the first round on Wednesday.

Torpegaard’s final season with the Buckeyes didn’t have quite the shine that last year’s season did, but the Denmark product had to deal with knee tendinitis and plantar fasciitis. Also, Torpegaard has his eyes on the bigger picture, with a lot of the work he has put in being designed to help him succeed at the professional level. Even if he isn’t able to bring home an NCAA title, Torpegaard will still be remembered as one of the best tennis players to suit up for Ohio State in quite some time.

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Ohio State is early favorite at Penn State - 247Sports
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Ohio State is early favorite at Penn State
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Ohio State won't take to the football field for another 100 days, but that does not stop oddsmakers from going ahead and putting out spreads. We already know the Buckeyes are projected anywhere between 9.5 to 10.5 wins and will be big favorites in the ...
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Top Buckeye 2019 targets – additions and deletions - 247Sports
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Top Buckeye 2019 targets – additions and deletions
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The Buckeyes have nine verbal commitments in their 2019 recruiting class. It is a class that is currently ranked No. 9 in the country in the 247Sports Composite recruiting rankings. Those nine commitments are running backs Sampson James and Steele ...
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Ohio State is early favorites at Penn State
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LOOK: Real Life Wednesdays in action for the Buckeyes
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Ohio State's Real Life Wednesdays program has become a pretty important part of the Buckeye football program. This program, brought to Ohio State by head coach Urban Meyer, takes advantage of the resources of the Ohio State University and the city of ...

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Two teams at the top for DT Davis
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Top247 running back set to camp at Ohio State - 247Sports
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Top247 running back set to camp at Ohio State
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Ohio State baseball eliminates Iowa, moves on in Big Ten tournament
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Ryan Feltner and Seth Kinker combined on a 2-0 shutout in Omaha.

Potential has never been a question for Ryan Feltner. The 6-foot-4 right hander’s stuff is legit, with a fastball that clocks in the mid-90s and a breaking ball that has tremendous bite.

The questions that have surrounded Feltner since he arrived at Ohio State have instead centered on command, execution, and consistency. Despite his electric arm, the junior has bounced back and forth between the starting rotation and the bullpen, and has a career earned run average north of five.

But on Thursday at Omaha’s TD Ameritrade Park with the Buckeyes’ season hanging in the balance, Feltner harnessed all of that potential and pitched a gem. In six scoreless innings of work, the Walsh Jesuit High School product scattered just three hits while walking three and striking out six to earn the victory.


Relief ace Seth Kinker worked the final three innings to notch the save, his 14th of the year and the 23rd of his career.

Ohio State will now take on the loser of this evening’s Purdue-Michigan matchup in an elimination game on Friday afternoon. First pitch is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET.

Kobie Foppe was the star at the plate for the Buckeyes, going 3-for-4 with a run scored and a run batted in. Tyler Cowles made an impact on the game as well, driving in a run for the second consecutive day, and Noah McGowan and Bo Coolen each added a pair of hits.

Hawkeyes starter Cole McDonald labored through just 4.1 innings, yielding two runs on seven hits, with a walk and four strikeouts. McDonald’s pitch count was already in the upper 70s when Iowa head coach Rick Heller went to his bullpen. Relievers Nick Nelsen, Grant Judkins, and Grant Leonard kept the Hawkeyes in the game, combining to keep the scarlet and gray silent for the final 4.2 innings.

As was the case in Wednesday’s game, Ohio State grabbed the lead immediately in the top of the first, and once again it was Cowles delivering. With Foppe on first, he launched one into the gap in left center, bringing around the day’s first run.


Things stayed quiet on both sides until the fifth inning. Dominic Canzone, who had a collision at first base with Purdue’s pitcher yesterday, smacked a single with one out and limped down to first base. Matt Carpenter had to come on to pinch run for the second-team All-Big Ten performer.

Carpenter abruptly stole second and advanced to third when the throw skipped into the outfield. He would come in to score on a Foppe single to right field, giving Ohio State a 2-0 lead, an advantage that would stand up the rest of the way.


That ended McDonald’s day, receiving a hard luck loss on a day when his club’s bats just couldn’t get much going.

Feltner ran into trouble in the bottom of the seventh, yielding a walk and mishandling a bunt attempt to give the Hawkeyes two on with nobody out. Buckeye head coach Greg Beals went to the bullpen at that point, summoning Kinker to work out of the jam. The senior righty did just that, getting a strikeout and a double play grounder to preserve the lead.

Kinker worked around a leadoff single to retire the side in the eighth before setting Iowa down 1-2-3 in the ninth.

Less than 24 hours after its NCAA tournament hopes appeared to take a hit, Ohio State bounced right back. Now the Buckeyes are moving forward, alive for at least one more day.

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Ohio State's 2019 quarterback answer could be in Ohio if Buckeyes stop waiting on Connor Bazelak - cleveland.com (blog)
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Ohio State's 2019 quarterback answer could be in Ohio if Buckeyes stop waiting on Connor Bazelak
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There was hope following a throwing session in front of Ohio State's quarterbacks coach that Bazelak would finally earn an offer from the Buckeyes. This wasn't the first meeting between the sides. Wasn't the first time that Day watched Bazelak throw.


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A new Ohio State-Michigan-based rivalry is born in the TBT - 247Sports
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A new Ohio State-Michigan-based rivalry is born in the TBT
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With the Buckeyes in need of guard depth, Holtmann -- who recruited Dakich out of high school -- reached out to the former Michigan man, giving him the opportunity to stay in the Big Ten. Dakich jumped on it and became the backup point guard the ...


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Photo Gallery: Top prospects in action at Nike Super 16 event
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We have photos from the All-Ohio Nike Super 16 tournament this past weekend in Columbus. A number of Ohio's best basketball prospects were in action during this tune-up event. The travel basketball circuit wraps up for the spring this coming weekend ...


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Baseball: No. 7 Ohio State survives elimination game with 2-0 victory against No. 6 Iowa - OSU - The Lantern
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Baseball: No. 7 Ohio State survives elimination game with 2-0 victory against No. 6 Iowa
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Iowa beat Ohio State in 2016 to send the Buckeyes to the loser's bracket. However, Ohio State battled its way back to the Big Ten tournament championship game and beat Iowa to claim the tournament title. This time, the two squared off in an elimination ...
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Six Buckeyes selected for All-Big Ten baseball teams - 247Sports
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Six Buckeyes selected for All-Big Ten baseball teams
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Six Buckeyes were named to the 2018 Big Ten Baseball All-Big Ten teams, the conference announced Tuesday afternoon. Senior infielder Noah McGowan was named a first team All-Big Ten selection, senior right-handed reliever Seth Kinker and sophomore ...
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Harrison Ohio State, Michigan officials set; who gets last shot? - 247Sports
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Harrison Ohio State, Michigan officials set; who gets last shot?
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The Normal, Illinois native came to the Buckeyes as a four-star prospect and the eighth-ranked small forward in the 2014 class according to the 247Sports Composite. Bates-Diop struggled some as a freshman, averaging just 3.8 points in 9.9 minutes per ...


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Ohio State's 2019 quarterback answer could be in Ohio if Buckeyes stop waiting on Connor Bazelak - cleveland.com
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Ohio State's 2019 quarterback answer could be in Ohio if Buckeyes stop waiting on Connor Bazelak
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There was hope following a throwing session in front of Ohio State's quarterbacks coach that Bazelak would finally earn an offer from the Buckeyes. This wasn't the first meeting between the sides. Wasn't the first time that Day watched Bazelak throw.


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Purdue tops Buckeyes in Big 10 tourney - Ironton Tribune
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Purdue tops Buckeyes in Big 10 tourney
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The seventh-seeded Buckeyes will face No. 6 Iowa on Thursday in an elimination game. Tanner Andrews (7-4) settled down after a rough start to pitch a complete game with seven strikeouts for the Boilermakers (35-18). They will face Michigan in the ...
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