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LGHL Reacts: Share your thoughts on Ohio State’s Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament chances
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Who do the Buckeyes need to have healthy to make a run in the B1G Tournament?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Each week we ask questions of the most plugged-in Ohio State Buckeyes fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to join Reacts.

The Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament kicks off today in Indianapolis, as the No. 12 Northwestern Wildcats will face off against the No. 13 Nebraska Cornhuskers. After flailing down the stretch, the No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes will open their postseason on Thursday at roughly 9 p.m. ET against the winner of today’s matchup between No. 11 Penn State and No. 14 Minnesota.

So, as we head into the tournament season, we wanted to see what the Land-Grant Holy Land readers thought about what the Buckeyes needed to see in order to turn things around in the B1G Tournament.

Share your thoughts and we will let you know the results later in the week.


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Why is this News? All the articles and tweets Buckeye fans need for March 9, 2022
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All the Buckeye news thats fit to re-print.

Look, we get it. Your days are busy and you don’t have time to read all of the stories and tweets from the three dozen websites dedicated to covering Ohio State athletics, or the 237 Buckeye beat writers churning out hot takes and #content on a daily basis. But that’s ok, that’s what your friends at Land-Grant Holy Land are here for.

Monday through Friday, we’ll be collecting all of the articles, tweets, features, interviews, videos, podcasts, memes, photos, and whatever else we stumble across on the interwebz and putting them in our daily “Why is this News?” article. That way, you’ll have a one-stop shop for all of the most important Buckeye news, jokes, and analysis.

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Ohio State will be without 10 players for spring practice
Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts

Practice Report: New Numbers, New Positions
Patrick Mayhorn, Buckeye Sports Bulletin

Presser Bullets: Ryan Day Says Buckeyes Will Put More on C.J. Stroud’s Plate in 2022, Jim Knowles Says Ohio State’s Defensive Talent is “Impressive to Me”
Griffin Strom, Eleven Warriors

Practice Report: Ohio State has new faces, possibilities as spring practice kicks off
Jeremy Birmingham, LettermenRow

Sights and Sounds: Buckeyes burst back into action at first spring practice
Steve Helwagen, Bucknuts

Doesn’t matter where he lines up, no one’s going to be able to guard him either way.


Seen and heard at Ohio State spring practice: Piecing together the picture in Jim Knowles ‘safety-driven’ defense (paywall)
Bill Landis, The Athletic

Ohio State Receiver Kamryn Babb is Fully Healthy, Expected to Impact Buckeye Offense in 2022
Kevin Harrish, Eleven Warriors

Stroud, Quarterbacks Leading Charge for Buckeyes in Spring Practices
Chase Brown, Buckeye Sports Bulletin

Ohio State’s Starting Offensive Line for 2022 Already Coming into Focus, But Depth Remains a Question Mark
Dan Hope, Eleven Warriors

That’ll Play!


What’s up with Ohio State football’s Jordan Hancock, Jakailin Johnson and Jack Sawyer: Spring defense questions
Nathan Baird, cleveland.com

Ohio State football spring practice defensive notes: What’s up with Kourt Williams, Cade Stover, JT Tuimoloau?
Doug Lesmerises, cleveland.com

Column: “Mentor” Perry Eliano could propel Buckeyes recruiting efforts in secondary
Bret Favachio, Land-Grant Holy Land

How did former Ohio State players fare at the 2022 NFL Combine?
Chris Renne, Land-Grant Holy Land

On the Hardwood


E.J. Liddell earns another first-team All-Big Ten nod
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row

Ohio State’s Malaki Branham named Big Ten Freshman of the Year, Justin Ahrens receives Sportsmanship Award
Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts

Happy International Women’s Day!


Women’s Basketball: Season Not Over for Buckeyes Yet as Momentum Built in Tournament Loss to Indiana
Casey Smith, The Lantern

Chris Holtmann Getting “A Ton of Calls” About Assistant Coaching Vacancy, Says Jake Diebler Will Assume Some of Ryan Pedon’s Responsibilities
Griffin Strom, Eleven Warriors

Check out who LGHL’s Connor Lemons Voted For!


You’re Nuts: What is your favorite mascot from a team likely headed to the NCAA Tournament?
Brett Ludwiczak and Meredith Hein, Land-Grant Holy Land

Outside the Shoe and Schott


Wrestling: Olympic Dreams Drive Boykin Beyond Ohio State Wrestling Room
Mick Walker, The Lantern

Men’s Swimming and Diving: Crawford, Fielding Lead the Buckeyes on Day 2 of Zone Championships
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Men’s Golf: Wallin Claims First Title at Colleton River Collegiate
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Men’s Hockey: Preston and Riedell, Senior Class Award Finalists
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Four-star linebacker from Louisiana has "special day" at Ohio State
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The Buckeyes hosted a top priority defender on Tuesday and it looks like things went well.

It was a busy Tuesday for Ohio State, as the football team kicked off spring practice to begin gearing up for the upcoming season. The program also played host to many visitors, including a blue-chip linebacker and another that became the latest in-state prospect to land an offer from the Buckeyes.

OSU visit a "great time" for Curtis


Despite not offering until just two months ago, Ohio State looks to have a priority target at the linebacker position in four-star linebacker Tackett Curtis of Many (LA).

The 6-foot-2, 218-pounder certainly looks to have the attention of defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. The program has already sent the new hired assistant out to Louisiana twice in recent months to check in on the blue-chip defender, and on Tuesday they had the opportunity to impress the Louisiana standout on a visit to campus.


As mentioned above, Curtis described the stop to Ohio State as a "great time." Curtis also mentions that it was a "special day" for him and his family.

While the Buckeyes looked to have jumped into the picture later than others, you have to feel like their recruiting efforts have them very much in the mix for Curtis. Nonetheless, Ohio State will have their work cut out for them if they want to ultimately add Curtis to the fold as Curtis also holds offers from Clemson, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Oregon, Penn State, and many more.

Curtis is currently pegged as the No. 62 overall prospect that the 2023 class has to offer. He also holds the No. 6 spot at both the linebacker position and in the state of Louisiana as a whole.

Reese grabs Buckeye offer


After taking what seemed to be a brief hiatus from a former pipeline school for the Buckeyes, Ohio State has their eyes set on another prospect that suits up for Ted Ginn Sr. on Friday's.

That prospect is none other than 2023 three-star linebacker Arvell Reese of Glenville (OH) as the Buckeyes dropped an offer to the Cleveland native after he and teammate Bryce West, who also has an offer from Ohio State, visited on Tuesday.


Reese is 6-foot-3, 212-pounder that has accumulated a rather impressive offer sheet thus far. Aside from his scholarship opportunity from the Buckeyes, Reese also holds offers from Cincinnati, Indiana, Iowa State, Kentucky, Louisville, Virginia Tech, West Virginia, USC and more.

The latest in-state target for the Buckeyes comes in as the No. 40 highest graded player at the linebacker position. Reese is also knocking on the door of the Top 10 in Ohio as he is slotted at No. 11 in the state as of now.

Quick Hits

• Ohio State welcomed 2023 four-star wide receiver Bryson Rodgers of Wiregrass Ranch (FL) to campus on Tuesday. The 6-foot-2, 170-pounder currently falls just outside of the Top 300 overall in the class and is slotted as a Top 50 pass catcher.
• Another prospect that made a stop in Columbus for the Buckeyes kickoff to spring practice was in-state wide receiver Javien Brownlee of Northmont (OH). 247Sports is the lone recruiting service to grade the Clayton native, and currently pencils him in as a three-star prospect.
• Making his way to Ohio from Connecticut for a mid-week Buckeye visit was 2024 defensive lineman Jerod Smith of The Loomis Chaffee School (CT). Smith, much like Brownlee, is graded exclusively on 247Sports so far, but lands at No. 8 at his position and is inside their early Top 75 players.

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How did former Ohio State players fare at the 2022 NFL Combine?
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Seven Buckeyes entered Lucas Oil for the 2022 scouting combine with a mix of different results.

The 2022 NFL Draft Scouting Combine in Indianapolis Ind. is in the books and the seven former Buckeyes in attendance can now move on to the next step in the process. After a week of non-stop evaluation both physically and mentally, we now have another piece to add to the draft puzzle.

For these players that have spent their collegiate years working to put the best performances possible on film, one week can change how the entire NFL perceives them, so the pressure was on.

The seven Buckeyes in Indianapolis this year were Haskell Garrett, Thayer Munford, Chris Olave, Nicholas Petit-Frere, Jeremy Ruckert, Tyreke Smith, and Garrett Wilson. This group has a mix of draft projections that are all over the map, and every player had a lot to gain by putting on a strong showing.

For the players, the week started with medicals, moved to interviews, and finished with on-field testing. After the six-day event, we are going to take a look at how each player fared.

Chris Olave (Projected 1st Round):


Chris Olave set the internet ablaze Thursday night when he clocked in an unofficial 4.26 second 40-yard dash time. After the NFL released official times, that time was deemed inaccurate, and he was given an official 4.39 seconds, which is still a blazing time.

For Olave, there were questions about whether or not he was a top-end athlete, but with his numbers in Indianapolis, those questions should be put to rest.


The other question regarding Olave was his more slender frame. In Indy, the WR weighed in at 187 pounds, which should answer some of those questions. Given that he is just a tad over 6-feet-tall, those questions about his size should be moved on from.

Olave made a lot of money at the combine and as the new mock drafts are released this week, I expect to see him climb into the middle of the first round.

During the Combine’s press availability, Olave said his brother grew up a fan of the Raiders and he’d love to end up in Las Vegas; so look out at pick No. 22.

Garrett Wilson (Projected 1st Round):


Garrett Wilson was the other part of Ohio State’s dynamic duo of receivers to head to the Combine and has been the WR1 for many outlets in the lead-up to the NFL Draft. Wilson went into the week with little to prove and a lot to show off which started when he clocked in 4.38 40-yard dash time.

This week was all about confirmation for Wilson, but he did in fact want to prove a point to certain doubters. ESPN’s Matt Miller said in a tweet that Wilson lacked elite traits.


After posting an elite 40-yard dash time, Wilson went to Twitter calling out the doubters and proved that he was the elite athlete that anyone with two working eyes and half a brain could have seen on film.

The projected first-round receiver showed even more explosiveness with his jumping numbers with a 10’3” broad jump and a 36” vertical jump. These numbers were not a surprise (perhaps outside of the 40-time), but if there were any unanswered questions about his physical ability, Wilson answered them.

For the former Buckeye receiver, the only other question left to be answered is how early he goes on draft night.

Nicholas Petit-Frere (Projected 2nd-3rd Round):


After quietly being one of the most productive offensive linemen for two seasons at Ohio State, Nicholas Petit-Frere showed that he has the athleticism needed to be an NFL left tackle. The two questions surrounding Petit-Frere were his size and strength. NPF was able to answer one of those two questions by weighing in at 316 lbs. and measuring in at 6-foot-5, with an above-average arm length of 33 5/8”, solidifying that he has ideal size.

Testing-wise, NPF did not bench press and did not participate in the 3-cone drill or 20-yard shuttle. He did clock in at 5.14 seconds in the 40-yard dash, which ranks in the middle of his position group, as was also the case with his 24.5” vertical jump.

Seen as the more athletic of the two Ohio State offensive linemen available in the draft, there are still some questions left about how his game might translate to the NFL. As NPF prepares for Ohio State’s pro-day and the other upcoming stages of the pre-draft process, the interview components very well might prove to be significant in separating himself from similar tackles in the class.

Thayer Munford (Projected 4th-5th Round):


Arguably the Buckeye with the most to prove in the draft process, Thayer Munford went to Indianapolis with his lasting impression being Aidan Hutchinson bull-rushing him in the snow. Coming into the league with a chip on his shoulder shouldn’t be a problem, and his experience should add some value for NFL teams. Being a player who played multiple positions, the interview portion was going to be a significant aspect in this draft process.

When it comes to the physical aspect, Munford certainly looks the part with measurements coming in at 6-foot-6 and 329 pounds. Having the size to play both inside and outside should increase his value as he moves into the next steps of the process.

Where he could have improved was his 40-time, which clocked in at 5.39, which came in at the lower end of his position group. Munford also tested below average in his vertical jump at 22”, which highlights some of the explosiveness issues evaluators have talked about.

For Munford, his pro-day should provide him ample opportunities to improve on those numbers. Unfortunately, Munford left Indy with a lot of the same questions that he came into town with.

Jeremy Ruckert (Projected 2nd-3rd Round)


The former Ohio State tight end did not participate in on-field drills due to an injury sustained in the bowl game. As many of the Buckeye faithful know, the use of tight ends in Ohio State’s offense is inconsistent at best, which is why the NFL was hoping to see how he did in the drills.

Ruck did answer some media questions regarding his usage in the Buckeye offense, saying, “If you play tight end at Ohio State you are doing every single job and you make an impact in every single way.” Ruckert measured in at 6-foot-5 and at 250 pounds, which is the prototypical size for the position.

In a loaded tight end class with no clear-cut front runner, Ruckert could have cemented himself among the top players at the position with a solid weekend and answered those questions with a solid performance. Unfortunately, he was unable to due that thanks to a plantar-fascia injury.

However, Ruckert did participate in the bench press portion of testing. He fared well with a total of 19 reps, out-pacing the current front runner at the position in Greg Dulcich. With a lot to still be answered, Ruckert’s pro-day will be even more important as the draft approaches.

With the TE projecting as one of the more athletic at his position, the strength numbers shown were enough to answer at least some of the questions about his strength, which will be important when it comes to blocking in the run game.

Haskell Garrett (Projected 4th-5th Round):


Had Haskell Garrett entered the draft following the 2020 season, he likely would have been one of the most buzzed-about interior defensive linemen, especially given all of the intangibles that were front and center during that season.

However, after returning for one more campaign at Ohio State, questions popped up after an up-and-down season. The two challenges that Garrett faced in his evaluation were not being consistently strong, and not being an every-down defensive tackle. Garrett is explosive off the snap, and he tested well for his size; running a 5.02 official 40-time and his vertical was solid for the position at 24” especially considering he weighed in at 297 pounds.

From a measurement standpoint, the former Buckeye has the makeup of a typical 3-technique defensive tackle, and his athleticism for the position is above average. The unfortunate aspect for Garrett is that he — and all the other defensive tackles — had to watch Jordan Davis put on an absolute display of athleticism at 340 pounds.

Overall, Garrett should leave Indianapolis happy with his performance as it solidified his mid-round projection and should net him plenty of suitors come draft weekend.

Tyreke Smith (Projected 3rd-4th Round Pick):


The Buckeye defensive end went to the NFL Combine with little noise surrounding him, and few questions being asked about what he brings to the league. An explosive edge-rusher at Ohio State, he never fully put it all together in his four years. Coming to the combine was an opportunity to show that he has a lot to offer NFL teams.

The one question that was being asked as he headed to Indianapolis was just how explosive could he be? As an athlete, I think he answered that question posting a 36” vertical jump and 9’9” broad jump which ranked in the top-10 in both categories. Add in his 4.86 40-yard dash time answered the remaining physical questions.

Smith participated in linebacker drills and drew a lot of excitement from NFL people with how well he was moving. With his weight coming in at 253 pounds, and working out with the linebackers at the combine, he seems to fits the profile of a traditional 3-4 outside linebacker.

Smith’s athleticism brings a ton of value to the table and his combine should solidify him going in round 3. Overall, if he can improve even more on these numbers we can see Smith lock himself into being a day 2 draft selection.


Overall, the seven Buckeyes who traveled to the NFL Scouting Combine all had successful weekends in their own rights. The majority of them tested well and NFL teams were excited for all seven players who attended. Despite not all of them exceeding expectations, all seven solidified their current standing or improved upon it this past weekend.

As these former Buckeyes look to build on this step of their evaluations, their pro days will gain even more importance with the players being the center of attention that day. We will also get to see the performances of some other Buckeyes who were not invited to Indianapolis for the combine, so the next step will be exciting as the draft continues approaching.

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You’re Nuts: What is your favorite mascot from a team likely headed to the NCAA Tournament?
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Your (almost) daily dose of good-natured, Ohio State banter.

Even though we are just under a week until the brackets are revealed, we have a pretty good idea of the majority of the teams that we’ll see in this year’s NCAA Tournament. A fun way to pick your brackets is by basing your choices each matchup on what mascot would win between the two teams. While in the case of a Stanford against Wisconsin matchup the choice may be easy, things might not be so cut and dried when the Kentucky Wildcats play the Memphis Tigers.

Today we’re not going to be asking what mascot would help you win your bracket, but we do want to know which mascot is the best amongst teams likely for this year’s NCAA Tournament. Don’t try and tell us you are going with Benny Beaver from Oregon State since the 3-27 Beavers still technically have a chance to make the NCAA Tournament because they could win the PAC-12 Tournament. We will accept a selecting the Xavier Musketeer since the Big East team from Cincinnati is currently on the bubble.

One mascot that is off limits for this exercise is Brutus Buckeye. We all know that Brutus is automatically the best mascot in the country, so there is no point in allowing him to be picked for our little game today. Also, if you pick the Michigan Wolverine, you are automatically a loser today since skunk bears are definitely not cute or feared.

Today’s question: What is your favorite mascot from a likely headed to the NCAA Tournament?

We’d love to hear your choices. Either respond to us on Twitter at @Landgrant33 or leave your choice in the comments.

Brett’s answer: Purdue Pete


There certainly are some interesting mascots that will likely be involved in this year’s NCAA Tournament. The first one that was interesting to me was San Francisco’s “Don”. Had it turned out that the mascot was just some mafia mob boss, then I wouldn’t have had to look any farther for my choice. Unfortunately, San Francisco’s mascot isn’t going to make you an offer you can’t refuse.

Another option that fell just short is whatever Western Kentucky’s mascot is. It’s like if they took the body of Cookie Monster and gave him the red coloring from Elmo. All I know is that this thing scares the heck out of me. Unfortunately at 19-12 heading into the Conference USA Tournament, the only way the Hilltoppers will be able to bring their garbage can shaped mascot to this year’s Big Dance is by winning their conference tournament.

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All that to say, I’m going with Purdue Pete. Look at that mascot, he’s a physical specimen. He gets points for wielding a sledgehammer, too. My favorite overall mascot in sports in Timber Joey of the Portland Timbers, mainly because he gets to use a chainsaw at Timbers home matches. I’m all for giving mascots props and tools. I just wish there was a way that Brutus Buckeye had a cool item that he could always have with him to add to his lore.

Another reason I love Purdue Pete is because he is downright terrifying but also hilarious. Pete has got those big eyes like he was just working on some rails of a different kind before the game. Add in the giant Jay Leno-esque chin and the hilarity has hit its peak. Then again, Purdue Pete was pretty much standing above Ohio State’s grave laughing at the Buckeyes in 2018 after what the Boilermakers did to Urban Meyer’s team in West Lafayette.

Meredith’s answer: Friar Dom

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If I were a fan of the team not in the Big Ten, the answer to this question would be none other than Brutus Buckeye (no, obviously I’m not biased at all). Brutus is unique and absurd enough (a giant nut?) that it’s impossible to not be entertained by his antics.

But I’m already a fan of Brutus and maybe a little biased, so I’m going to go with Friar Dom of Providence.

Though considered by some to be among the creepiest mascots in the NCAA (false, Big Red of Nebraska is much creepier), Friar Dom, I find, to be one of the more charming human-like mascots — even if he is missing his teeth. It doesn’t hurt that his mascot buddy is a dalmatian (or that the original mascot of Providence was a live dalmatian), nor that they’re trying to bring Taylor Swift into their brand.

However, my own bias might be at play even with Father Dom. I had the good fortune to attend a First Four game in Dayton a few years ago featuring Providence, and couldn’t stop watching at the dancing monk (who, I later learned, was Father Dom). He enthusiastically danced the sprinkler to “When the Saints Go Marching in.” What’s not to love?

Then again, apparently he scares the children. At least he’s iconic

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Buckeyes host the team up north on Senior Day, with a chance to put a serious dent in their NCAA Tourney hopes.

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Izzo’s guys visit Columbus with both teams sorely looking for a win. Sparty has lost 6 of 8, although one of those wins was against Purdue.

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Bucks host last place Nebraska tonight at 7. Nebraska is coming off a win at Penn St

Buckeyes take on the Terps, still with a shot at the regular season title.

I know it's late in the game, but it's still February and I figured to go for the buzzer beater and post this now. Using the search function, I came across other BHM threads that were specifically tied to a topic (often sports related), so it seemed appropriate to start a general discussion thread on this subject.

Each February I make an effort to either read a book or travel somewhere that has some significance to Black History.

This year, I went to Fort Mose (pronounced "Moh-Say") in St. Augustine, Florida.



Like many historical landmarks, there's a lot to unpack here, and I'm no historian. So to not get too bogged down into details, I'm going to try to focus on addressing 3 basic questions in this post:

1) What is Fort Mose?
2) Why is it Historically Significant?
3) What is it like now?

In this post, there are certain maps/charts that are pictures from the exhibits inside and around the visitor center.

1) What is Fort Mose?
Fort Mose was the first legally sanctioned Free Black Town in what is considered the present day United States. It was inhabited from 1738-1740 and 1752-1763 in St. Augustine back when Florida was still a Spanish Colony.



It was located about 3 miles north of downtown St. Augustine, specifically the popular Castillo de San Marcos attraction.

2) Why is it Historically Significant?

Fort Mose served as a destination for runaway slaves from British Carolina, in a precursor of what is now referred to as the "Underground Railroad". The route from Fort Moses was likely first used in 1670 when the Carolina colony was established until about the American Revolutionary war.

Unlike what is commonly considered parts of the routes of the Underground Railroad today (which went from Southern slave states north to Canada), this route went SOUTH from the Carolinas to Spanish Florida.



Spanish colonies also had slavery, however it was slightly less shitty than the British version of it as Slaves were paid for their labor and had certain freedoms that they lacked in the English colonies. From what I gathered, it seemed similar to indentured servitude, though I would have to look more deeply into that to get the details straight.

However, in 1693, King Charles II of Spain issued a royal proclamation granting freedom to slaves who escaped from Carolina to Florida and converted to Catholicism. And on March 15, 1738 Florida governor Manuel de Montiano granted freedom to runaways from Carolina living in St. Augustine.

There were several significant skirmishes/battles there as well, events which I am still learning about and will attempt to discuss in more detail at another time when I have a better comprehension of the details around them. It appears the most significant battle occurred in 1740, when the English sent Royal Navy ships from Jamaica to attack St. Augustine.

At it's peak there were roughly over 100 runaways from the Carolinas living in Fort Mose.

In 1763, England gained control of Florida form the Spaniards, and many Spanish Colonists (including Fort Mose residents) fled to Cuba, mostly to the Mantanzas province.

3) What is it like now?

Today, the area where Fort Mose once was located in now a State Park.



This walkway leads to a marsh where a variety of birds (including Bald Eagles) can be spotted and is a nice place for a nature walk even if someone is not interested in the history of the place.





Anyway, that was my "book report" of my visit to Fort Mose. I'll post more stuff (i.e. videos, etc) that are more comprehensive and informative, and likely more historically accurate than whatever I just typed above. But I figured that if I could relay some stuff I was able to learn and retain from this visit, then just about any idiot who opens this thread could grasp some information from what I attempted to convey (rather than copying and pasting a shit ton of extremely dense and overly-detailed historical dissertations and texts).

Regardless, just was trying to break the ice on the subject of BHM and start a thread for facts/info/videos about it for those interested in the subject.

Bucks travel west for a huge conference road matchup at Illinois. Going to need multiple guys to step up to get this W

Ohio State target, four-star CB announces decommitment from Georgia
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Kayin Lee | Rusty Mansell, 247Sports

One of the Buckeyes’ defensive targets prior to committing elsewhere is back on the open market.

Tuesday brought a few items of interest for the Buckeyes, as a former top target in the secondary has decided to open up his recruitment. Plus, a blue-chip pass-catcher from the west coast holds Ohio State, among others, in high regard.

Lee backs off UGA


If you rewind all the way back to July of last year, that was when 2023 four-star cornerback Kayin Lee of Cedar Grove (GA) took a key step in narrowing down his recruitment. The Ellenwood standout in the secondary released a top 10 that featured Georgia, Notre Dame, and Ohio State, among others.

Ultimately for Lee, it would be the Bulldogs that came away as the beneficiary in September when he announced his pledge to the program despite the Buckeyes’ efforts. That verbal commitment would not stop schools from pursuing though, as eight more schools have since dropped an offer to the 5-foot-11, 160-pounder.

On Tuesday, Lee took to Twitter that he was backing off of his commitment to Georgia. The news paves the way for Ohio State cornerbacks coach Tim Walton to get the program back into the conversation for the highly-touted defensive back.


Considering that the Buckeyes were a finalist the first time around and likely finished second in the race behind the Bulldogs, one would have to like their chances at making another run at him. For Lee, he currently comes in as the No. 144 prospect overall, the No. 17 cornerback in the class, and the 15th highest graded player from Georgia.

Flores down to five


On the other side of the ball, Ohio State and wide receiver coach Brian Hartline also received some welcome news on Tuesday when 2023 four-star wide receiver Rico Flores of Folsom (CA) revealed an updated list of programs still in the mix for his coveted commitment.


Ohio State, to the surprise of few, was one of the universities that made the cut for the California pass-catcher, and they now know that they will have to outlast the likes of Georgia, Notre Dame, Texas, and UCLA if they hope to add him to the fold.

Flores, as recently as December, shared a top 10 list and when comparing that list to the one revealed last night, the changes were simple. Over the last two months, the blue-chip receiver has decided to eliminate Alabama, LSU, Oregon, Pittsburgh, and USC. Whoever comes out on top for Flores will have the benefit of adding a prospect just outside of the Top 150 in his class. The 6-foot-1, 190-pounder also slots in as the No. 23 pass-catcher and the 13th best player from California.

Quick Hits

• According to Bond Edits on Twitter and confirmed by the player himself, 2024 tight end Tayvion Galloway of Chillicothe (OH) will make a visit to Ohio State on March 22nd. While the Buckeyes have yet to offer Galloway thus far, the 6-foot-6, 215-pounder has seen programs like Cincinnati, Indiana, Kentucky, LSU, Michigan State, and many more offer to this point.
• Also from the same class, one target well on the radar for the Buckeyes, including an offer, is 2024 cornerback Bryce West of Glenville (OH). On Tuesday, the Cleveland native revealed that he was named the Most Valuable Player among defensive backs at the "Best of the Midwest" combine, and was spotted rocking Ohio State gloves during the event.

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Column: It’s time for athletic departments to abandon the antiquated ‘Lady’s’ monicker
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Penn State Athletics

The Buckeyes and the Nittany Lions tip off on Thursday, but there’s something about the game that doesn’t sit right.

On Thursday, the Ohio State Buckeyes’ women’s basketball team will welcome the Penn State Nittany Lions to the Schottenstein Center. If Ohio State can continue their winning ways (11-2 since the start of 2022), they will be remain in the conversation for the Big Ten title in the regular season’s final week.

On the court, the Buckeyes are a team with strong chemistry and a pair of outstanding guards in Jacy Sheldon and Taylor Mikesell who’ve each received post season award hype, in addition to regularly adding in-season honors to their trophy cases.

For all the positives of Thursday’s game, there’s one thing that sours it, at least for me. It’s the visiting team’s nickname for their women hoopsters, the “Lady Lions.”

Now, in an effort towards full disclosure and to make sure that people realize that this isn’t coming from a place of animosity towards the Nittany Lions, I actually graduated from Penn State, and loved my experience in State College. Let’s just say I own a good amount of blue and white gear, despite the team that I now cover.

So, this isn’t an opinion piece laced with trash talk or anger towards the Nittany Lions, nor is it based off an overwhelming affection for the Buckeyes. I write about the Ohio State basketball team because I live in Central Ohio and I love of the sport.

With that out of the way, the “Lady Lions” moniker is awful. My disdain for the name isn’t even really something that impacts me directly at all; after all, I’m a 30-something male.

“Lady Lions” is a dinosaur-aged gender tag that should follow the lead of the Tyrannosaurus Rex and head into its extinct phase. I don’t know about you, but when I think of the word “Lady” ham-handedly attached to the name of a sports team, I think of the the baseball teams in “A League of Their Own.”

And for the uninitiated, the 1992 movie takes place during World War II. It’s a dramatization of the Women’s Baseball Association, a real league that was born out of the absence of Major League Baseball players who were taking up arms overseas.

In the movie, women baseball players from farms and cities across the country converge on Chicago’s Wrigley Field for a tryout to earn a spot in the league. Once players make the cut, and before they head to their new team’s cities, they’re told that “Every girl in this league is going to be a lady.”

After a few scared looks, it cuts to all the players in charm and beauty school. In it, they learn plate and utensil placement, how to walk and how to sit. All items that have no usefulness on the field whatsoever, and things that their MLB counterparts were never expected to know. It’s simply done in order to make the idea of women playing sports more palatable to a society that wasn’t used to seeing women as athletes.

Even when the play, their uniforms include skirts, which obviously does not work super well in a sport that requires sliding, as evidenced by the bloody shins seen in the movie. “A League of Their Own” took place in the 1940s, but unfortunately some things haven’t changed nearly enough.

When someone tells a person to act more lady-like (and usually the person saying it looks a lot like me), it means that they aren’t being quiet or submissive enough for that person’s liking. These are two characteristics that aren’t normally things we want in basketball players, or any athletes for that matter.

Now, Penn State isn’t the only school that uses the “Lady” qualifier. The Tennessee Volunteers are known as the “Lady Vols,” and you’ll see the phrase used unofficially to describe many teams, even the Buckeyes.

A word like “Lady” added onto a team’s nickname is just another example of how women’s sports are considered the “other,” while men’s teams and leagues are considered the standard or default.

Don’t take it from me though, here’s what the 2021 WNBA MVP has to say on the subject.


The gap between women and men’s sports is slowly getting smaller, but it’s not moving nearly as fast as it should be, despite Tuesday’s historic agreement for the USWNT. It took until 2022 for the NCAA Basketball Tournament to distinguish between “Men’s” and “Women’s,” rather than just assuming that “Final Four” should always refer to the men’s tournament, unless otherwise indicated.

And what’s even worse is that this overdue move came not out of a recognition of their longstanding mistake, but rather from the outcry over the disparity between the men’s and women’s tournaments during last year’s the pandemic-ridden postseason.

If you’ve gotten this far and are thinking, “It’s just another name for women, it’s fine.”

Do the same thing for the men. Change the front of Penn State’s men’s jerseys to say “Gentlemen Lions.” Call Tennessee’s team the “Gentlemen Vols” or call Ohio State the “Gentlemen Bucks.”

It sounds ridiculous, but for some reason it’s widely accepted in women’s sports, especially basketball. But you want to know the good news? It doesn’t have to be that way. There’s a quick, painless, and easy way to fix it: Just stop.

Quit calling your school’s women’s team the “Lady <insert name here>.” For example, if you’re a Nittany Lion fan, call them the “Nittany Lions.” If you’re a Buckeye fan, call Sheldon, Mikesell and the other talented athletes the “Buckeyes,” because that’s their name. That’s the school where they’ve chosen to play.

Judge them on their merits on the court, not on an archaic naming convention. In fact, if you need to talk specifically about one of your favorite school’s basketball teams, throw a “women’s” or “men’s” in front to differentiate, but do it for both, because otherwise it is only slightly less patronizing than the “Lady” moniker. Heck, even the NCAA is finally doing this, and you it’s never a good look to be behind the NCAA when it comes to doing the right thing.

Thursday’s OSU vs. PSU game has the potential to be an exciting matchup. The Nittany Lions will look for their third win in as many games, while the Buckeyes will look to keep their conference title chances alive.

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You’re Nuts: Which network would you like to see as home of the Big Ten?
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Your (almost) daily dose of good-natured, Ohio State banter.

Bidding wars for broadcasting rights are always fascinating to watch. Look what’s happening with the NFL when it comes to what networks get in on the action. The price to broadcast NFL football is in the billions, and it’s easy to understand why networks have no problems agreeing to the hefty price tag since football is the most popular game in the United States.

Soon it is going to be time for the Big Ten to cash in. The conference is currently in a $2.64 billion dollar television deal with FOX and ESPN that will expire in 2023. In late 2020, the SEC agreed to a 10-year deal with ABC/ESPN that will give each member of the conference $40 million annually. By comparison, currently members of the ACC receive $17 million annually, while the PAC-12 schools get $21 million each year.

The Big Ten isn’t going to get as much money as the SEC did, but they could improve on the over $30 million they get each year from their current television contracts. With more money, schools around the conference could use that money to improve facilities, pay more to coaches, or bolster other areas that could strength the quality of play.

What lies ahead for then Big Ten when it comes to broadcasting rights? Will ABC/ESPN still be interested in the conference after ponying up so much for the SEC rights? Is the Big Ten all about that Big Noon life with FOX? Does CBS look to the Big Ten to replace the hole left by the SEC? Is NBC serious about adding Big Ten football to their college football lineup?

Today’s question: Which network would you like to see as the home of Big Ten?

We’d love to hear your choices. Either respond to us on Twitter at @Landgrant33 or leave your choice in the comments.

Brett’s answer: NBC


Really, I just want the Big Ten to go to any network that isn’t FOX. I hate what “Big Noon Saturday” has done to marquee games around the conference, as there has been a trend towards the best games around the conference being played at noon. Also, I would be elated to never have to listen to Gus Johnson call another Ohio State football game ever again. I don’t need a broadcaster treating a 2nd-and-4 play early in the second quarter like it’s the final play of a one-score game, but I guess that is Johnson’s gimmick.

You are probably thinking I’m crazy because I want the Big Ten to head to a company that just shut down NBC Sports Network at the end of 2021. I know some of the olds of the Ohio State fan base would go nuclear if you made them watch a game on Peacock, but that’s just the route the airing of sports seems to be going. Even though Peacock is far from a perfect streaming platform, at least they have had plenty of events that have a lot of viewers, so they’ll have some time to upgrade the quality before the start of a possible deal with the Big Ten.

Say what you will about the network’s coverage of the Olympics, there are areas where NBC has been tremendous when it comes to their sports coverage. Just look at what the network has down with the English Premier League. After the EPL bounced around in the United States when it came to their broadcasting rights, the EPL found a home at NBC in 2013.

It would be great to see some of the talent that would be used by NBC when it comes to the airing of Big Ten games. I can’t stand football pregame shows, but I would most definitely watch NBC’s pregame show if they had Rebecca Lowe host it, since she has done tremendous work in the EPL studio, and with Olympics coverage. Maria Taylor would also be great for that role since she already has experience with being a part of college football broadcasts from her time with ABC/ESPN.

An area that NBC would have to improve upon would be with the depth of their broadcast crews, especially if Notre Dame football was being broadcast alongside Big Ten football. Then again, it wouldn’t take much to top what FOX currently has since dead air is better than having to listen to Tim Brando. Filling out a roster for Big Ten broadcasts might not be that hard since NBC does have guys like Dan Hicks, Terry Gannon, and Kenny Albert on their Olympics coverage, with all of them having previous football broadcasting experience.

In the end, I’m just hoping that the Big Ten goes to NBC so we get a primetime game that runs past 11:30 which results in a bunch of nerds freaking out because the airing of Saturday Night Live is delayed. In that case, give me a seven overtime game and a camera on Lorne Michaels.

Meredith’s answer: Disney


This week brought a lot of nostalgia, because the network I’d want to see take over is Disney — which means, from a channel perspective, ABC and ESPN. Ohio State was always on ABC in the 1990s and 2000s. In fact, it was rare to be on anything but ABC until the Big Ten Network came to be.

With announcers like Brad Nessler, Chris Spielman and (dare I say it?) Brent Musburger, it was always a joy to watch games on ABC from noon to the afternoon kick to the impeccably done Saturday night game. Perhaps there’s also a tinge of bias here, since every single one of Ohio State’s games from the Buckeyes’ 2002 national title season was televised on ABC or ESPN. There are plenty of good memories to go around from watching games on this network.

Even College Gameday (the old days, mind you) was another feather in the cap of the family of networks.

Of course, as Elsa from Frozen reminds us, the past is in the past. Nessler moved over to CBS. Spielman went to FOX, and is now out of the broadcast game entirely. Musburger is with the Raiders doing play-by-play on the radio.

However, there’s a reason that Disney is so magical: They can put together a darned good production (like, for example, Frozen). They already have a deep bullpen of on-air talent between the current ABC and ESPN crews, and a deal with the Big Ten might incentivize the behemoth Walt Disney Company to reach into its deep pockets to pay up for the talent that has, in recent years, been poached away from the family of networks (we miss you, Maria Taylor).

Further, there’s the consideration that, of any of the major networks, Disney has perhaps the least involvement with the NFL: There’s a much clearer delineation between the professional and collegiate sides of the house and, for Disney, a seeming preference for the college game.

Monday Night Football is the only weekly NFL game hosted on the network, and is second only to Sunday Night Football in production value (first, perhaps, if you consider the Peyton and Eli addition). ABC is not part of the Super Bowl’s yearly rotation, and instead the network capitalizes on one-off events like the NFL Draft to connect its on-air college talent with its crew of analysts. Placing the Big Ten at the epicenter of this content would only serve to benefit the conference.

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LGHL Uncut Podcast: E.J. Liddell, Malaki Branham, both coaches discuss Ohio State’s OT victory
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Ohio State handed the Hoosiers their fifth consecutive loss.

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On this episode, E.J. Liddell, Malaki Branham, Chris Holtmann, and Mike Woodson discuss Ohio State’s most heart-stopping victory of the year, an 80-69 overtime win over Woodson’s Hoosiers. After leading by 11, Ohio State trailed by four points with a minute remaining before forcing overtime and ultimately winning in OT.


Branham discussed the huge play involving himself and Liddell at the end of regulation that ultimately sent the game to overtime. He also talked about his conditioning during his first season of college basketball. Liddell gave the home crowd credit for “giving them some juice” down the stretch.

Head coach Chris Holtmann called it a “gritty” win and acknowledged there were facets of this game that the Buckeyes simply did not do well — including rebounding. He talked about Branham’s transformation as a player, saying that his freshman star is “Not at all the same player he was against Seton Hall and Florida earlier this season.”


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The next in-state prospect most likely to commit to Ohio State
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Dynamic safety Malik Hartford looks to be the next big in-state priority for the Buckeyes.

Thanks to the Luke Montgomery’s commitment to the Buckeyes just last week, it looks like Ohio State’s 2023 class is ready to take off. Landing the top in-state player at a position of importance is always a key priority for the staff, but getting Montgomery in the fold as both a local and vocal player gives the Buckeyes another peer recruiter that can help build this class into a national power. As seen last year with the likes of C.J. Hicks, the Buckeyes lean on these guys to communicate to other top players on their board, and now it’s Luke’s turn.

Ohio State’s recruiting strategy is always going to be nationwide. Thanks to their brand, success, and other endless reasons, the coaching staff is always going to be able to bring in elite national targets, and that of course is going to be the same in the 2023 class as well.

On the flipside, what Ryan Day and the rest of the staff wants to do is continue keeping their best players at home. Every year under Day, the Buckeyes have been able to keep the top player in Ohio for their college career, and that’s a must. Landing that top player as well as surrounding them with multiple other top in-state guys has been the strategy all along, and when the recruiting ground is as fertile as it is within the Ohio border, it just makes sense.

At five commitments right now for the 2023 class, it’s only a matter of time before the numbers start to climb. As seen before, the Buckeyes have a tendency to land commitments in spurts, and with spring football coming up and the chance for high profile recruits to get to campus, it could very well be sooner rather than later for who will be next in line. The only question of course is who that will be.

Whether it will be a more national name or an in-state player, that’s anybody’s guess, but if the next commitment does come from Ohio, in this respect, the sights are set on Malik Hartford.

Hartford likely next in line for OSU in-state commitment


Simply put, you’d think that the obvious choice for the next in-state player to commit to Ohio State would be the top remaining player on the board. Currently, Malik Hartford is Ohio’s fourth ranked player, and with the Buckeyes having two of the top three ranked in-state players already committed, Hartford is the next priority for the coaching staff.

A 6-foot-3, 175 pound athlete out of Lakota West, Malik is the No. 17 safety in the country and the No. 167 player nationally per the 247Sports Composite. Perfect timing really, Ohio State really needs to improve in the defensive secondary, especially at safety. Having an in-state player that is this highly ranked at the position bodes well for the Buckeyes, and certainly makes Hartford that much more important to the class overall.

What may be the most impressive aspect of Hartford is the last couple of months of his recruiting process. In just a month’s timespan, Hartford received big time offers from Northwestern, Notre Dame, Michigan, Michigan State, Tennessee, and of course Ohio State to go along with the other nearly 25 schools that have offered. On his offer list alone, it shows the caliber of player he is and how fast his recruitment blew up.

Predicting a timeline for a decision


With Jim Knowles taking over the defense, there may not be a position more important than safety for Ohio State. Knowing coach Knowles likes to use three-safety looks in his scheme, the Buckeyes need a bevy of players at that spot even though each safety may play a different role and have a different body type for what they’ll be asked to do. In Malik’s case, a 6-foot-3 frame is going to do wonders defending the pass game, and obviously the Buckeyes could improve in that sense.

Recruiting followers are always going to want to know when the next commitment will come, and in regard to Hartford it’s not set in stone. On Feb. 11, Malik took to his twitter account to release a list of seven schools he was still considering. Making the cut included Ohio State, Cincinnati, Michigan State, West Virginia, Notre Dame, Kentucky, and Michigan. More importantly, Hartford listing that top seven also pointed out that he’d be narrowing it down even further with a top three schools list as he put it, “soon”.

While a commitment date hasn’t been set, seeing Hartford get down to a top seven and then share that he’d be down to a top three soon enough shows that he’s quickly going through the process and getting closer to making the final decision.

Odds are Ohio State will be in that top three, and if we’re being honest, with how crucial safety is to the class and Hartford being an in-state player that’s seeing his stock really start to raise, the Buckeyes will make him a top priority until he’s in the fold. It’s not a done deal, but if the next commitment is an in-state product, the momentum looks to be in favor of that pledge coming from Malik Hartford.

To see what Hartford could bring to the table, take a look at his latest highlight film below.

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Common fellow Buckeyes, create some new sh*t

I felt very little upgrade from 20 to 21, is 22 any better

Looking forward to being back

Buckeyes try to bounce back against the Hoosiers.

found this online in case anyone is interested

Hawkeyes visit in the game that was postponed on Feb. 3rd due to weather preventing their travel.

A few months back all at once both USB drives on my desktop stopped working. I've tried troubleshooting but to no avaiul. When I plug in for instance my external drive it just flashes. Any ideas?