Buckeyes in control after Day 1 of NCAA championships; Penn State in second place - TribDem.com
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Buckeyes in control after Day 1 of NCAA championships; Penn State in second place
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The Buckeyes, one of just two teams to qualify all 10 wrestlers for the championship tournament, led defending champion Penn State 36-28 1/2 after the first two rounds inside Quicken Loans Arena on Thursday. They built their lead with bonus-point win ...


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NCAA Tournament: On the big stage, Ohio State needs Keita Bates-Diop at his best
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NCAA Tournament-Ohio State Buckeyes-Keita Bates Diop-Ohio State basketball-West Keita Bates-Diop still thinks back on a state-championship loss as a high school sophomore. (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images). Now Bates-Diop is looking for a happier memory to ...

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Birthday boy includes Ohio State in Top 10
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Buckeyes make the Top 10 list for Missouri stud.

This week the football Buckeyes were on Spring Break, so there was no action going on inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. While some of the Buckeyes headed for home, some players such as Dwayne Haskins was out hitting the beach to work with NFL receivers. The start of next week will resume spring football practices which gives all of us Buckeye fans something to be excited about.

Off of the football field and onto the basketball court. though. The Buckeye hoopers played and won their first round tourney game yesterday over South Dakota State—giving us another reason to praise first year coach Chris Holtmann. With so many happenings in Columbus and around the country for the beloved Bucks, there’s never downtime for Ohio State.

One of their key reasons for success: They never stop working.

Meet me in St. Louie


The Ohio State to St. Louis connection in football recruiting starts truly with none other than one of the great Buckeye running backs of all time in Ezekiel Elliott. Since Elliott’s departure for the NFL, Urban Meyer and his staff have gone back to the well in St. Louis—and have landed not one, but two key wide receiver prospects in their 2018 recruiting haul. With Kamryn Babb and Cameron Brown in the fold and continuing on what is hopefully the start of a St. Louis-to-Columbus pipeline, the Buckeyes (along with their coaching staff) look to have not one intention of stopping their recruiting in The Gateway to the West.

Yesterday, on his birthday, four-star inside linebacker Shammond Cooper (St. Louis / Trinity Catholic) announced his Top 10 schools. Making the cut on the nation’s seventh best inside linebacker’s list included Clemson, Oklahoma, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Texas, Kentucky, Missouri, Texas A&M and Ohio State. Cooper currently holds 30 offers, so trimming a list to 10 is something not to take lightly, but it’s also important to note this list may not exactly stay at 10 for a while, as a possible trimming may also occur.


Of the 10, Oklahoma is thought to be the favorite in Cooper’s recruitment so far, but the other schools certainly have a shot to impress and make their case.

One thing Ohio State has going for them is the fact that St. Louis prep stars are making the trek to Columbus more than ever before, so current players can be in Shammond’s ear making their case for why Ohio State is the place to be. If Meyer and his staff can get Cooper on campus, that will certainly help their chances—but only time will tell.

BIG plans in 2020


This 2018 recruiting haul was one for the ages. When you land the nation’s top offensive tackle, a position of need for Ohio State, on signing day, your fan base and coaching staff is one happy group of football crazed individuals. In the 2019 class, the Buckeyes are hoping for much of the same since they’ll see another exodus of talent from the offensive line after this fall. Things are progressing nicely for the Buckeyes as they already own commitments from two spectacular offensive tackles in 2019 from the likes of Doug Nester and Ryan Jacoby.

Look ahead to the 2020 class, though, and one prospect is becoming very familiar with Ohio State and what the Buckeyes have to offer. Fortunately, the commute isn’t too great for this prospect as the in-state stud is continuously hearing and being heard by all things concerning Buckeye football. Enter Paris Johnson Jr., the nation’s top overall tackle prospect already in the 2020 class. The St. Xavier star is already turning heads all over the country and rightfully so. Only a high school sophomore with two varsity seasons still to be played, Paris stands at 6-foot-7, 275 pounds and has more room to grow—if you can believe that. One the Buckeyes can’t let “get away,” Johnson is already priority No. 1.


Yesterday, in an article via Bill Kurelic, Johnson’s plans were laid out for fans to see what his spring will hold in terms of recruiting. For Ohio State, all things are gravy right now as Paris not only plans to visit Ohio State once this month, but twice—as well as attending the annual spring game. With a prospect of this size and caliber, it’s obvious Ohio State wants him, but being an in-state player, this is truly a must get for Meyer.

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Jacks Fall Short Against Buckeyes
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A furious comeback down the stretch put all of March Madness on notice, but the 12th-seeded South Dakota State Jackrabbits saw their season come to a heartbreaking end at the NCAA Tournament's West Region, falling 81-73 to No. 5 seed Ohio State. The ...


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Buckeyes hold off South Dakota State's charge - Brainerd Dispatch
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Buckeyes hold off South Dakota State's charge
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They fell to NCAA runner-up Gonzaga last year. Summit League player of the year Mike Daum had 27 points and six rebounds and Brandon Key and David Jenkins Jr. had 16 points apiece for the 12th-seeded Jackrabbits (28-7), who had an 11-game winning ...


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UPDATE: Buckeyes hold off South Dakota State's charge - Jamestown Sun
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UPDATE: Buckeyes hold off South Dakota State's charge
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UPDATE: Buckeyes hold off South Dakota State's charge. By Field Level Media on Mar 15, 2018 at 9:59 p.m.. AddThis Sharing Buttons. Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Reddit Share to Email Share to Copy Link. Loyola Ramblers guard Donte Ingram ...

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NCAA Tournament: Buckeyes survive Jackrabbits' upset bid - The Courier
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NCAA Tournament: Buckeyes survive Jackrabbits' upset bid
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BOISE, Idaho — Ohio State is not a 3-point shooting team. The Buckeyes don't take a lot, don't make a lot. Back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in three years, the Buckeyes went all-in on the 3, casting it up 40 times. The last couple they ...
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UPDATE: Buckeyes hold off South Dakota State's charge - INFORUM
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UPDATE: Buckeyes hold off South Dakota State's charge
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They fell to NCAA runner-up Gonzaga last year. Summit League player of the year Mike Daum had 27 points and six rebounds and Brandon Key and David Jenkins Jr. had 16 points apiece for the 12th-seeded Jackrabbits (28-7), who had an 11-game winning ...

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Ohio State wrestling: Buckeyes go 10-0 in NCAA first round despite hiccups - The Columbus Dispatch
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Ohio State wrestling: Buckeyes go 10-0 in NCAA first round despite hiccups
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CLEVELAND — The Ohio State wrestling team had an unblemished first session at the NCAA championships at Quicken Loans Arena on Thursday, even if the 10 Buckeyes weren't all flawless. Top-seeded Kollin Moore struggled to a 12-8 decision at 197 pounds ...

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Buckeyes hunt down Jackrabbits - The Steubenville Herald-Star
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Buckeyes hunt down Jackrabbits
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Back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in three years, the Buckeyes went all-in on the 3, casting it up 40 times. The last couple they tried, both by Kam Williams, helped push Ohio State into the round of 32. Williams made a tiebreaking four ...
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Buckeyes survive and advance, will face Gonzaga - WHIZ
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Buckeyes survive and advance, will face Gonzaga
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BOISE, Id — Ohio State defeated South Dakota State 81-73 on Thursday afternoon to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. In a high-scoring, back-and-forth affair, the Buckeyes outlasted the Jackrabbits and will now face Gonzaga on ...

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Buckeyes in control after Day 1 of NCAA championships - Washington Post
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Buckeyes in control after Day 1 of NCAA championships
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CLEVELAND — When Kyle Snyder stepped into Ohio State's wrestling room last summer, the reigning Olympic champion took a mental note. This team, buoyed by a handful of former national champions and invigorated by a pair of talented transfers, looked ...


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NCAA Wrestling Championships Day 1 update
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The NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships got underway Thursday at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Big Ten dominated the leaderboard with two sessions now in the books.

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Buckeyes in control after Day 1 of NCAA championships
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CLEVELAND (AP) When Kyle Snyder stepped into Ohio State's wrestling room last summer, the reigning Olympic champion took a mental note. This team, buoyed by a handful of former national champions and invigorated by a pair of talented transfers, looked ...


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Ohio State recruiting: Top 100 2019 prospect to visit; Buckeyes on another top list
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Cooper visited Ohio State in July 2017 for the Buckeyes' Friday Night Lights camp in Ohio Stadium, his first and only visit to Columbus as a recruit. The Buckeyes also were included in the top 10 for Cooper's high school teammate and fellow 4-star ...
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Buckeyes best SD State in NCAA opener - The News Center
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Buckeyes best SD State in NCAA opener
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Kam Williams made a tiebreaking four-point play with 1:36 left, then added a trio of free throws after being fouled on another 3-point attempt, lifting Ohio State to an 81-73 victory over South Dakota State in the West Region on ...

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Buckeyes storm out of the gates on day one of NCAA - Canton Repository
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Buckeyes storm out of the gates on day one of NCAA
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The Buckeyes changed that in the evening sessions. Thanks to a 9-1 second round that featured seven bonus-point wins, they charged out to a 36-28.5 lead in the team standings over second-place Penn State. "We looked a lot better tonight than this ...


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Rob Oller: Buckeyes' success means more is expected - The-review
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Rob Oller: Buckeyes' success means more is expected
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Upset the Buckeyes and suddenly the season gets that much sweeter, and the upcoming loss to Gonzaga (likely) or UNC-Greensboro (unlikely) does not feel so sour. But if you outfit your bathroom in Ohio State colors, a) good luck finding a Febreze spray ...
Jackrabbits come close but fall 81-73 to Ohio State in 1st round of Big DanceThe Capital Journal

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Late surge helps Buckeyes escape SDSU - Ironton Tribune
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Late surge helps Buckeyes escape SDSU
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Ohio State is not a 3-point shooting team. The Buckeyes don't take a lot, don't make a lot. Back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in three years, the Buckeyes went all-in on the 3, casting it up 40 times. The last couple ...

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Kelsey Mitchell is ready for the final act of her Ohio State career
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Ahead of her last NCAA Tournament, Kelsey Mitchell is looking to lead Ohio State on a deep run.

“I’m going to be straight up and down with you. Basketball was the most fun for me when the spotlight, cameras, media wasn’t important.”

-Ohio State guard Kelsey Mitchell via Graham Hays, espnW


Whether she likes it or not, there is going to be plenty of attention on Kelsey Mitchell in the games she has left for Ohio State. Currently Mitchell sits third all-time in women’s Division I history with 3,363 career points, which is 30 points behind Jackie Stiles for second place, and Kelsey Plum by 164 points.

Mitchell and Ohio State will open up what they hope is a lengthy NCAA Tournament run on Saturday against George Washington. Mitchell has accomplished nearly everything during her time at Ohio State, but the one thing that has eluded her has been a trip to the Final Four, and this year is her last chance to accomplish that feat. It would be even more fitting if Mitchell and Ohio State made the Final Four this year with it being held in Columbus.

Mitchell is in her comfort zone when it is just basketball and doesn’t involve all the media attention. Even though Mitchell says she hates the spotlight and having to deal with the media, she is learning to tolerate it. Mitchell prefers to let her play on the basketball court do the talking, and she certainly says a lot with it.

“I think he’s the greatest college wrestler of all time.”

-Ohio State wrestling coach Tom Ryan on Kyle Snyder via Bill Rabinowitz, The Columbus Dispatch


This weekend, Kyle Snyder will close out his college career at the NCAA championships in Cleveland. Snyder will be looking to add a third consecutive NCAA title to his amazing list of accomplishments. To win another heavyweight national championship, Snyder will likely have to beat Michigan’s Adam Coon, who he just defeated in the Big Ten Tournament after losing to Coon earlier in the year.

Snyder called head coach Tom Ryan to commit to the Buckeyes on New Year’s Day in 2013, starting the coach’s year off right. Ryan’s coaching ability and relationship with Snyder didn’t hurt Ohio State’s chances at landing the future Olympian, but the big reason for Snyder coming to Ohio State was because of the RTC in Columbus. If Snyder wanted to be the best, he had to train with the best.

Snyder hasn’t disappointed so far, winning numerous world championships, and becoming the youngest American wrestler to win a gold medal at the Rio Olympics in 2016. A national title in Cleveland this weekend would be the capper of an amazing Ohio State career, and set the table for even more success in the future for Snyder.

With the attention that is paid to the football and basketball teams, sometimes stars from other sports at Ohio State don’t get quite as much attention as they deserve. Not only does Bill Rabinowitz take a deep look at Snyder, but the photography from Kyle Robertson is also outstanding. After taking in everything written about him here, it’s impossible not to be rooting for him to close out his Buckeye career in style this weekend.

“I’m looking like, ‘We’re missing people.’ I’m like, ‘Where’s Tyquan (Lewis)? Where’s Jalyn (Holmes)? Where’s Sam (Hubbard)?’ It hit me like, they’re gone. Like, that’s your role now.”

-Ohio State defensive tackle Robert Landers via Tim Bielik, Northeast Ohio Media Group


How quickly things can change in college football. Just a few months ago, Robert Landers was lining up with defensive linemen like Tyquan Lewis, Jalyn Holmes, and Sam Hubbard. Now those three have moved on to the NFL, and Landers’ role on the Ohio State defensive line has expanded.

After spending his time so far at Ohio State as a backup and rotational player, plenty more is expected now of the defensive tackle. Not only will Landers likely be seeing more reps in more of a starter’s role, but he is also being looked at as more of a mentor for some of the younger Buckeye defensive tackles like Taron Vincent, Haskell Garrett, and Jashon Cornell.

It took Landers a bit of time to grasp just how much things were about to change with the exodus of Ohio State defensive linemen to the NFL, but the redshirt junior is embracing his new role. Landers has spent time getting in better shape to handle the extra reps he’ll see, and helping the younger Buckeyes grow on the football field. The combination of Landers and Dre’Mont Jones will give Ohio State one of the best interior defensive line duos in the Big Ten.

“We’re going to see who gets that spot. But I’m going to give my all, play my hardest and try to go out there and start.”

-Ohio State safety Isaiah Pryor via Ryan Ginn, Land of 10


One of the competitions to keep an eye on during spring and preseason practices is the battle for the safety position. With the departures of Damon Webb and Erick Smith, there is a slot to fill in the defensive backfield. One of the Buckeyes who will be in the thick of the safety battle is safety Isaiah Pryor.

Pryor set the bar pretty high early on after becoming the second Buckeye to lose his black stripe last year. As a freshman, Pryor continued to progress, earning strong reviews from defensive coordinator and safeties coach Greg Schiano before the Cotton Bowl. The positive assessment from Schiano also helped to set the table for increased expectations in 2018.

While it isn’t set in stone yet, it is likely Pryor will be starting at safety when Ohio State opens the 2018 season against Oregon State. Pryor has his feet under him after his freshman year in Columbus, and now it is time to take the next step. If the performance on the field matches some of the rave reviews Pryor has been receiving, in a few years he could join the list of Ohio State defensive backs taken in the first round of the NFL Draft.

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Dienhart: Ohio State isn’t done with their sensational season yet
Tom Dienhart, BTN.com Senior Writer via Big Ten Network

The wild ride for No. 5 Ohio State continues, as the Buckeyes took a hard-fought 81-73 win vs. No. 12 South Dakota State in an NCAA opening game that featured a hopping 71 3-point attempts.

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Ohio State podcast: Expect Buckeyes to play loose this weekend - MyStatesman.com
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Ohio State podcast: Expect Buckeyes to play loose this weekend
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Get insight and reaction to Ohio State football and basketball on the Inside the Shoe podcast, brought to you by Land of 10. In the latest edition, Kyle Lamb is joined by Austin Ward — who is covering the Buckeyes in Boise, Idaho ...


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Dom & Dave: Breaking down Buckeyes NCAA win, big moves made by the Browns this week - 10TV
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Dom & Dave: Breaking down Buckeyes NCAA win, big moves made by the Browns this week
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You've seen them yell at each other in a poorly lit room on a shaky cell phone feed, but now, it's time to step it up. Dom Tiberi and Dave Holmes are teaming up to discuss the top sports stories of the day among other topics. Watch Dom & Dave every ...


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Ohio State raises last roof against South Dakota State with 81-73 win
Alex Roux, BTN.com editor via Big Ten Network

South Dakota State started a raise-the-roof battle in Thursday's opening round NCAA tournament game, but Ohio State finished it.

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