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Hoops: Buckeyes 4.5-point underdogs against visiting Wisconsin - 247Sports
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Hoops: Buckeyes 4.5-point underdogs against visiting Wisconsin
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The Buckeyes are tied with Indiana (15-13, 5-10) for 12th place in the Big Ten. Only Rutgers (13-15, 2-13) is below OSU and the Hoosiers in the standings. We will not be surprised to see the 4.5-point spread rise before Thursday night's tip-off in ...


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Buckeyes join the mix for big tackle from Florida - 247Sports
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Buckeyes join the mix for big tackle from Florida
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Ohio State is on the hunt for true offensive tackles in the Class of 2018, as they'd like to bring in at least two, if not three players who can play on the outside at the college level. The staff recently identified Orlando (FL) Dr. Phillips lineman ...


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Tate Martell isn't worried about his height at Ohio State - 247Sports
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Tate Martell isn't worried about his height at Ohio State
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The Buckeyes' Tate Martell is the shortest on the roster. But that won't hurt his play.

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Ohio State men's basketball | Talent, not coaching, is Buckeyes' problem, analysts say - Columbus Dispatch
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Ohio State men's basketball | Talent, not coaching, is Buckeyes' problem, analysts say
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In the words of Clark Kellogg, program alumnus and current CBS college basketball analyst, the Buckeyes have hit "an air pocket" after reaching the NCAA Tournament in nine of Matta's first 10 eligible seasons. So how does Ohio State steer its way back ...
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Watch: Four under-the-radar players for Buckeyes in 2017
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Dave Biddle joined Jorge Andres of CBSSports.com to discuss that topic. Two players from each side of the ball are mentioned -- and all four players were members of the Buckeyes' 2016 recruiting class. What is your take, Bucknutters? Who are some ...

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What is the present, future for Buckeyes at QB? - 247Sports
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What is the present, future for Buckeyes at QB?
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Could Joe Burrow or Dwayne Haskins push Barrett for the starting job this season? If Barrett holds on to the job, who will be the backup this season? In 2018, who will take over as the Buckeyes' starting QB? Dave Biddle answered all of that when he ...


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Talking Thad, Ezekiel Elliott doing more Ohio State stuff, Buckeyes continue to ignore Terrelle Pryor and more - Landof10.com
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Talking Thad, Ezekiel Elliott doing more Ohio State stuff, Buckeyes continue to ignore Terrelle Pryor and more
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The Buckeyes appear destined to miss the Big Dance for the second straight year after nine berths and two Final Fours in Matta's first 11 seasons. Matta's back and foot issues make him look older than his 49 years, and this team – currently 13th in the ...
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Ohio State offers 4-star WR from Georgia
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In the pursuit for a 2018 WR, the journey takes the Buckeyes into Bulldog territory.

Bucks offer 2018 WR


Ohio State recently sent an offer to 2018 wide receiver Kearis Jackson. With the Buckeyes offering, it makes 16 total for the standout from Georgia. Jackson, who is one of the top players from the Peach State, is an elite offensive weapon who also shines at running back at his high school, Peach County. He has good hands to go along with great ability after the catch. Prying a top recruit out of Georgia will be no easy task, especially with Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart putting an emphasis on locking down the state.


Still, the Buckeyes have had success in Georgia in the past and it’ll be a fight all the way up to National Signing Day 2018 to land Jackson’s services. In addition to being heavily courted by Ohio State and Georgia, Jackson is also entertaining Alabama, Auburn, Florida, and Florida State. Jackson is a top 200 player, according to 247Sports and a four-star athlete.

The emphasis on Ohio


According to reports, Ohio State is near the top of the list for in-state linebacker Cade Stover. Though he’s listed as a linebacker, Stover lines up everywhere on the field for Lexington High School and most likely projects to a defensive end in college. At 6-foot-4, 210 pounds, Stover has the frame and athleticism to add a ton of more weight— and that’s why the comparisons to Sam Hubbard are glaring.


Though Ohio State is clearly held in high regard by Stover, the Buckeyes have not yet sent an offer his way. Actually, Stover only has three total offers as of now: Iowa State, Kentucky, Miami (OH), and Oklahoma. Stover is a class of 2019 prospect and he will start to blow up on the recruiting trail over summer (and over the course of his junior season.) The Buckeyes will take their time with Stover and make sure there is no stone left unturned. If Ohio State wants him, it appears they’ll have as good of a shot as anyone to land one of Ohio’s most intriguing prospects.

Payton’s Top 7


2018 outside linebacker Payton Wilson (Hillsborough, NC / Orange) released his top seven last night—and the list included Ohio State. The Buckeyes have made a recent push for the four-star from North Carolina and would like him to be included in what should be a great linebacker haul for the class of 2018.


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Buckeyes make cut for elite LB Payton Wilson - 247Sports
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Buckeyes make cut for elite LB Payton Wilson
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The Buckeyes offered a scholarship to Hillsborough (N.C.) Orange outside linebacker Payton Wilson on Feb. 7. It was one of a big week of offers for Wilson that included Clemson, Florida State and Notre Dame too. Because of the influx of new offers ...

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ET Basketball: Gilmer Lady Buckeyes tame Tatum
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WINONA — It was a pretty simple plan for the Gilmer Lady Buckeyes coming into Tuesday night's regional quarterfinal matchup with undefeated Tatum: Play the game with confidence and with a team-first approach. The Lady Buckeyes, up and down the ...


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Thad Matta finds positives in an otherwise dismal season - 247Sports
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Thad Matta finds positives in an otherwise dismal season
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The Buckeyes are 15-13 and have already guaranteed themselves a losing record in the Big Ten for the first time in the 13-year tenure of head coach Thad Matta. Following a one-point loss at home to Nebraska on Saturday, a game OSU once led by 11, there ...

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Ricardo Brazziell Texas Head Coach Shaka Smart shank hands with West Virginia Bob Huggins at the end of the NCAA game on Saturday Jan 14, 2017 at the frank Erwin Center. West Virginia beat Texas 74-72 RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN- ...

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Ohio LB blowing up, Buckeyes seriously entering the fray? - 247Sports
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Ohio LB blowing up, Buckeyes seriously entering the fray?
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So, will Mansfield (Ohio) Lexington athlete Cade Stover be the next in-state 2019 prospect the Buckeyes offer a scholarship? Stover and the Buckeyes are definitely staying in contact. “I just talked to Ohio State last week,” Stover said. “I talked to ...
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Kurelic: Next Hubbard at OSU? RB target looking for more offers? - 247Sports
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Kurelic: Next Hubbard at OSU? RB target looking for more offers?
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So, will Mansfield (Ohio) Lexington athlete Cade Stover be the next in-state 2019 prospect the Buckeyes offer a scholarship? Stover and the Buckeyes are definitely staying in contact. “I just talked to Ohio State last week,” Stover said. “I talked to ...
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Maize and Blue Set for Road Battle with Buckeyes
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Michigan and Ohio State meet for the 131st time, with the Wolverines holding an 80-37-13 advantage over the Buckeyes. Michigan is 36-18-6 all-time at Ohio State. U-M is coming off an 0-2 weekend in Madison to the Badgers. Michigan fell, 5-2 on Friday ...

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5 things Ohio State men's basketball can learn from the Buckeyes women's team - cleveland.com
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5 things Ohio State men's basketball can learn from the Buckeyes women's team
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Without a dominant scorer since D'Angelo Russell left, the Buckeyes know they've had to rely on movement and a team-oriented offensive philosophy, but have rarely put together a complete game in that regard. In the women's game Monday against ...
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No. 10 Ohio State takes down No. 2 Maryland, 98-87
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Kelsey Mitchell scored 31 points to lead five players in double figures as No. 12 Ohio State shot 63 percent from the floor in taking down No. 2 Maryland 98-87 on Monday night.

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Ohio State’s Billy Price looks to replicate same success as Pat Elflein last season
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The senior returns to the Buckeyes at a new position - center.

“Of course, Elflein went out and won the Rimington Award, given to the nation's best center, in 2016 and he'll get drafted at that position in two months. No pressure, Billy Price. Elflein set the bar high. And now Price is making a similar move.”

- Bill Landis, Cleveland.com


Former Ohio State offensive lineman Pat Elflein was one of the best guards in the country for two seasons with the Buckeyes and then in 2016 made the switch to center, and made it look easy, winning the Rimington Award for the nation’s best center. Elflein initially did so to help his draft stock, showing his versatility to NFL teams about playing on the inside of the offensive line. Now, Billy Price will try to accomplish a similar feat in the 2017 season. Price has spent the past several seasons as a starter at guard but now in his fifth year at Ohio State, will slide over to center.

The move is easier said than done, but the experience Price has at this point in his career should certainly make it less difficult. It also helps he’ll have a veteran signal caller behind him in J.T. Barrett who also returns for his senior year. Obviously, it’s going to be tough to fill the same shoes that Elflein wore in terms of winning awards, but the nice thing is that Price doesn’t have to be the best center. Just a good one. It’s up to the offensive line as a whole to be much better than they were just a season ago, and it’s possible that it starts with Price.

“[Games to be excited about in 2017] Oklahoma at Ohio State, Ohio State at Michigan, Penn State at Ohio State.”

- Morgan Moriarty, SB Nation


One of the best parts about the offseason of college football is the simple matter of already looking ahead to the upcoming games that season. For 2017, there are already three key games that should have Ohio State fans excited about the season. When Oklahoma and Baker Mayfield come to Columbus for what should be a fun game in the second consecutive meeting between the teams. Last season the Buckeyes pounded the Sooners in Norman. Then, of course, you have to count in the fact that another season of college football means another epic showdown with Michigan.

After the first overtime game between the two teams, with Ohio State coming out as the victors, there’s certain to be some extra hype for the meeting in Ann Arbor this year. And finally, Penn State (the reigning Big Ten champions) heads to the Horseshoe to face an Ohio State team that will be looking for some revenge after being upset in the fourth quarter to the Nittany Lions.

“[Biggest strengths on each Big Ten team] Ohio State - The pass rush.”

- Brian Bennett, ESPN


ESPN broke down each team in the Big Ten and the biggest strength for each one. Some of the answers may surprise you, but Ohio State’s pass rush is something that is definitely going to be lethal for the Buckeyes this season. When you consider that both Tyquan Lewis and Sam Hubbard are returning, that alone is enough to strike fear in many opposing quarterbacks minds. But then you get to throw in rising sophomore Nick Bosa who already has shown flashes of similar skills to his brother former Buckeye Joey Bosa. Add in Jalyn Holmes and incoming freshman Chase Young, and that’s going to be a nightmare for opposing teams to deal with.

Perhaps the most notable on the list, however, was Penn State’s backfield. Obviously returning Trace McSorley is great for the Nittany Lions but they also return running back Saquon Barkley. The matchup is going to be tough to face for the rest of the Big Ten as Penn State looks to defend its Big Ten title and are coming off an epic Rose Bowl win over USC.

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Buckeye special team's coordinator Kerry Coombs watched the tape of Johnston and recruited him to OSU. Johnston quickly flipped to the American game to become one of the best punters in the country and a fan favorite during his time in the scarlet and ...

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Big Ten Whiteboard: Big Ten leaders hit the road for two games apiece
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This is the penultimate week of the season. And, things are heating up with Purdue and Wisconsin tied for first and Maryland just a game back. Who will take home the title? Others are looking to hone their postseason resume.

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Ohio State basketball stinks right now. Will they be better next season?
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Let’s take a look.

Okay, let’s start out with an absolutely explosive and controversial take: Ohio State basketball is not very good right now.

We can rehash the hows and the whys later, but whether it’s because of injuries, or coaching, or development, or roster construction, or something else, this team isn’t going anywhere. Maybe they make the NIT and get an extra game or two. Maybe they miss it entirely. But it would be very unlikely for anything to happen this year that would make Ohio State fans consider this season to be anything other than a serious disappointment.

Even if Ohio State fans would like some dramatic changes with the program, right now, that doesn’t seem likely. Thad Matta is the best basketball coach Ohio State has ever had, and even with the program declining over the last four years, there haven’t been any reports to think he’s lost so much political capital with Gene Smith that he’d be forced out, even if the Buckeyes miss the NIT.

But coaching changes or not, Ohio State’s roster is going to look different next year. Maybe a lot different. Is it good enough to end Ohio State’s skid and get back to the NCAAs? Is it worth getting excited about?

Let’s take a closer look.

Point Guard:


JaQuan Lyle (Junior)

C.J Jackson (Junior)

Braxton Beverly (Freshman)

Even with a disappointing season, there’s a non-trivial chance that JaQuan Lyle could be playing somewhere other than Columbus next season. He’s a bit old for his age, and if he wanted to pursue a professional basketball career, either in the NBA G-League or overseas, he may want to do that sooner rather than later. Lyle almost certainly wasn’t recruited to be a four-year type player anyway. The fact that Ohio State is issuing offers to other 2017 point guards right now could be a sign that they expect an opening at this position group as well.

If Lyle leaves, this is probably the biggest question mark on the roster. Jackson’s three point shooting has cratered this season (based on his JUCO performances, he can’t shoot under 25% from three again, right?), and with Beverly, the Buckeyes would be unproven, and also small, at the position. Beverly has been a prolific high school scorer, but likely will need seasoning before he’s ready to contribute big minutes for Ohio State.

Off Guard:


Kam Williams (RS Senior)

There are plenty of other guys who may see time on the wing, as the Buckeyes may use some of their “forwards” at this spot interchangeably, but in terms of a pure off-ball guard, it’s basically Williams. As it stands, Williams will be the returning player that’s averaged the most minutes per game, and is probably the team’s best three point shooter. He’s been a bit streaky, but when he’s on, he can be a microwave. Whether he’s coming off the bench or starting, he’ll be an important piece of the puzzle next year.

Wing:


Keita Bates-Diop (Senior)

Andre Wesson (Sophomore)

It isn’t 100% clear if Bates-Diop will get a medical redshirt or not (Ohio State will seek one), so he might have a year of eligibility after next season. His ability to not only stretch the floor, but defend multiple positions, will be critical for the Buckeyes, and if they’re going to return to the NCAAs, they’ll need his rangy self at full health.

There’s some potential young talent here as well. Wesson hasn’t seen much time this season, but has showed his ability to be a defensive playmaker, and as he gets more comfortable with his shot, may help stretch the floor as well.

Forward:


Jae’Sean Tate (Senior)

Derek Funderburk (RS Freshman)

Tate will slide around depending on how the lineups are structured, but he’ll be back to fight for rebounds, hustle plays, and bulldog his way around the court. Tate may be a bit of a limited player because of his size and shooting, but as a contributing player, he’s been more than solid.

Funderburk was actually the highest ranked recruit of the 2016 class, but his positional fit isn’t exactly clear. If he’s able to be a significant contributor for next year, Ohio State’s bench will get substantially more athletic and dangerous.

Center:


Trevor Thompson (RS Senior)

Micah Potter (Sophomore)

Kaleb Wesson (Freshman)

David Bell (RS Senior)

This is another potentially interesting group. Thompson went through the NBA Draft process last year, and after a strong season, he also may decide to pursue a professional basketball career. Getting him back would be huge for Ohio State, as it would certainly give them great depth with the bigs.

Potter was a surprise starter this year, and brings shooting that the rest of this group lacks. He’s shown that he needs to get stronger and improve his defensive awareness this season, but that’s true of basically non-elite center prospect.

He’ll be joined by the top 2017 recruit Kaleb Wesson, who may also see time at center. Wesson has had an outstanding high school senior season, and could give Ohio State something they’ve lacked for a few years, an ability to manufacture baskets inside in the paint on a regular basis. It just might not happen immediately. Dave Bell rounds out the group, and he’s shown solid energy, but doesn’t look to be a likely big minutes contributor.


Can Potter, Wesson and Thompson potentially play together? If they’re all back and healthy, Ohio State could go super big and just bully teams down low. If Thompson leaves, the Buckeyes will be young, but will have options down low.

Is this good enough for a dramatic improvement? If either Lyle or Thompson leaves, perhaps Ohio State will pursue a graduate transfer (maybe at point guard) to help plug some roster holes. The Buckeyes look to have a very solid 2018 recruiting class, headlined by some of the best in Ohio, but if they struggle badly next season, that could call the future into question a little bit.

You can talk yourself into some improvement in the frontcourt, and if the Buckeyes can stay healthy and get something from Andre Wesson and Funderburk, there’s something there.

But it’s a harder sell than the past few years, especially since big jumps from players like Tate, Bates-Diop and Williams aren’t likely. Plus, the Buckeyes will need to replace Marc Loving’s production.

One thing is clear: Ending this season on a positive note would make the transition to next year a little bit easier.

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