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Review of 2019 Class (all welcome)

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Fellow BP Recruitniks,

Everything got a little disjointed with the early signing period and then the final signing day yesterday, but figured I would put my thoughts on this class in the typical BRPT review format (with a couple nuances and I am sure the BRPT will weigh in with their input once they get the chance) and everyone can chime in with your thoughts in the replies. The February signing day does not have the typical fireworks as it used to, but now is a great time to reflect on the class now that it is in the books.

General Thoughts
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Consider the timing on the Urban Meyer retirement, uncertainty on the position coaches, and numbers restrictions, this class was about as strong as it could for the early signing period. We "lost" a good one in Battle but he was leaving anyways. The only disappointment at the time was losing Mathis, but the Fields transfer more than alleviates any sting associated with Mathis switching (I will take that trade all day long). Then getting Vimahi was huge and Dawand Jones is intriguing. The core of this class is very talented and we have some guys that really, really wanted to be Buckeyes. 2020 will need to be a home run class and some needs will need to be addressed, but I think there will be a number of guys that will have excellent careers in Columbus. Ryan Day and us fans should be proud of his first recruiting class overall considering the circumstances

Earliest Impact​
Justin Fields if you count him in the 2019 class I suppose, that is a huge get and he is going to start immediately. Of the true 2019 class, Garrett Wilson. Not only is GW extremely talented and a game breaker, he has a ton of polish to his game already and has the instincts of a receiver where I think he will adjust to the speed of the game at the next level quickly. Add on the fact that Garrett is a natural leader and willing blocker, and I think he has the chance to play right away under Hartline, who has shown he will play a guy if they are ready despite a talented WR room (see Chris Olave). If there is a runner up here, I would submit Harry Miller, who I think is college ready in terms of not just physicality and technique, but also brains...the kid is smart and picking up scheme mentally is the biggest thing for an OL to play early.

Most Star Potential
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Zach Harrison and it isn't even close. 6'5 245 lb. freak athlete that runs a legit 4.4 and has reach for days. Technique and consistency needs work but if he commits himself and gets the tutelage of LJ Sr., his potential is absolutely through the roof. I believe Zach is a RS candidate unless we use him in situational pass rush situations, but I think he can be an all-time great if the stars align. Runner up is Jameson Williams, who I couldn't be much higher on...shades of TGII in his game and he could be an absolute game breaker here, and early on imo if he puts on a few pounds and learns our scheme.

Surest Thing
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Harry Miller. Incredibly intelligent kid, great leader, excellent physical tools, and he will put the time in to be successful here. I would be shocked if he didn't end up being a 3 year starter type with all conference/all american credentials. Runner up is Tommy Eichenberg, who I think is going to be a 3 year starter type that will be Mr. Consistency...one of the biggest commits in the 2019 class imo given the concerns at the LB position. Co-runner up is Noah Potter, who needs a shout out because I think he has too many physical tools, talent and drive to not thrive under LJ Sr.

Most Upside
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Jameson Williams. Could certainly go with Harrison again here, but I think Jameson has some of the most upside in terms of athleticism and game-breaking speed I have seen from an offensive recruit we have brought in. Then he went and really impressed scouts at the UA All-American game with his polish and route running, which was a bit of a surprise. I think we are in for a treat here. I would throw out Ronnie Hickman as the runner up...he was more noticeable on the offensive side of the ball in HS, but he has all the tools to be a lockdown corner here...hopefully a Marshon Lattimore type if we are lucky, who also starred as an offensive player but translated that talented to the CB position.

Biggest Reach
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Dawand Jones. There are things to like and he could definitely end up being a force if he puts the work with Coach Mic and gets his technique down. But he was definitely a "Plan C" type of guy at the last hour after we saw the ships sail on numerous top targets. Don't get me wrong, was happy to get his commitment on NLOID after we missed on the others though. Runner up is Cormontae Hamilton. Hamilton is a steady blocker and given our sporadic usage of TE's in the passing game, perhaps he is the perfect guy to take at TE for that reason. But I don't really see him adding anything in the passing game and it seemed like we were just bound and determined to take a TE even though the 2019 TE class and our realistic targets was about as sparse as I have seen it.

Sleeper
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Marcus Crowley. Crowley went under the radar until having a MONSTER senior season, then he was pursued by most. He's a big back that runs hard and has a lot of talent. I think we got a big time steal here. My runner up would be Bryson Shaw, who I am VERY high on...kid has the athleticism of a safety and has the size and hits like a LB...extremely underrated imo.

Biggest Surprise
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Enokk Vimahi. We go offer a highly rated kid from Hawaii in January past the early signing day and in one month, some how surpass USC and Oklahoma when USC had a sizeable lead and the distance advantage. Just an excellent job by Day on that one, I am still in shock. Then you have Justin Fields if we count him as 2019...there was some talk early on when he went into the transfer portal, but I really didn't expect him to jump on the transfer here so quickly without much of a fight from other schools.

The One Who Got Away
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Jordan Battle and not even close. While his decommitment was expected even if Urban stayed, it was a big blow to lose a highly rated DB when that position was arguably the biggest position of need for this class..factor in that he switched to Bama and its no bueno. Mathis at QB is currently the runner up, although you take the Fields trade any day of the week. If we do not hang on to Nester come February, then my answer will change. You could also through out Darnell Wright, the nation's top offensive tackle that was a strong lean here and basically fell off the radar months ago.

Update edit: I initially drafted this right after early signing day. Now it is definitely Nester. We really needed to hang on to him. Vimahi is a nice late pickup and would negate the Nester decommit if he doesn't take his mission early on. But if he does take the mission, then it does nothing for us really, as you might as well just focus on 2020 and 2021 to fill the gaps. I agree with many that Nester was playing poor competition and sliding, but he had the physical tools to step in and compete if he picked up the technique. I think Nester would be a redshirt and then would have been competing for a spot, and that stings to lose him at a critical position of need. We absolutely need Jonah Jackson as a transfer now, because the OL need is immediate. If we get Jackson, it may bridge the gap enough if we kill it in 2020.

What This Class Lacks
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Cornerbacks. Hickman is a very solid get here, but we needed at least a couple corners in this class, maybe 3. Aside from any potential transfer (i.e. go all out on LaMont Wade), Devonshire is about the only way to somewhat rectify the numbers issue in 2019. Will need a huge 2020 haul at this position. OL is a close runner up. Adding Vimahi and Jones may help, but Jones is a ways off from contributing and Vimahi may do the mission.

Biggest Late Signing Day Get
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Originally had this drafted as the biggest needs in February, which was more interesting, as we had two commitments and the obvious answer is Vimahi. Excellent get at the last minute. Aloha!

Recruiting Impact Moving Forward for New Coaching Additions
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Not an "addition", but I think Day's promotion to HC was the best thing for the program with recruiting (and generally, just trying to keep it focused on recruiting for this article). He keeps familiarity and continuity with the program, and the recruits already know him. While there is no replacing UFM on the recruiting front, I think Day is a huge hit with recruits and especially on the offensive side. But what about the defensive side? I expect immediate and positive results from the Mattison and Washington hires...both are lights out recruiters and I am excited to see the recruiting results here. Many big 2020 prospects already have ties to both coaches and I think both will be big improvements over Schiano and Davis. I know there is some trepidation from some fans given the school they came from, but I see it as a steal from the state up north and especially on recruiting. As to Hafley, the NFL angle an experience is great and by all accounts, he was an excellent recruiter when he was coaching in college. Moreover, he can recruit NJ and the NE, which was my biggest concern in cutting Schiano loose from a recruiting perspective. If he can recruit NJ and the NE like he used to, I think this is a big upgrade (and frankly, an upgrade regardless given Grinch and Taver Johnson's recruiting shortfalls in 2019).

2020 Outlook
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Might as well take a look at 2020 with the 2019 class in the books. Personally, I see the 2020 class being a top 5 class unless the 2019 season is some sort of implosion. We are already off to a hot start on the WR class and will likely close out strong there. Jack Miller is a top notch talent at QB and I see him staying put and helping with our recruiting big time. Paris Johnson is a bookend LT and I also see him staying on board and if we keep Wypler, he is one of the best interior OL in the country. Biggest needs are DB and OL, which I think get addressed. At DB, we have a ton of top talent with OSU at the top of their list (Cavazos, McGlothern, Ricks, Ringo, etc.) and the potential for immediate PT will be attractive. At OL, we already have 2 of the best in Johnson and Wypler...then you have plenty of realistic, talented options in Corcoran, Wray, Rodgers, Hatchett, etc.)..long story short, I expect a very good OL class. There are quite a few highly rated 5* guys that I think we have a solid chance on that you have to be excited about. I fully expect a home run class in 2020.
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2021 Verbal Commitments

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01. Jack Sawyer, TE/DE, Pickerington (OH) North; 6'5" 225 lbs - committed on 02/03/2019

02. Kyle McCord, QB, Philadelphia (PA) St. Joseph's Prep; 6'3" 195 lbs - committed on 04/30/2019

03. Jayden Ballard, WR, Massillon (OH) 6'2" 165 lbs - committed on 6/21/2019

04. Ben Christman, OT, Richfield (OH) 6’6” 295 lbs - committed on 6/26/2019

05. Reid Carrico, LB, Ironton (OH) 6'3" 218 lbs - committed on 9/10/2019

06. Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Philadelphia (PA) 6’4” 175 lbs - committed on 10/31/2019

07. Sam Hart, TE, Aurora (CO) 6’5” 225 lbs - Committed on 12/30/2019

08. Jaylen Johnson, DB, Cincinnati (OH) 6’1” 205 lbs - Committed on 1/7/2020

09. Donovan Jackson, OL, Bellaire (TX) 6’4” 270 lbs - Committed on 1/8/2020

10. Michael Hall Jr., DT, Streetsboro (OH) 6’3” 290 lbs - Committed on 2/1/2020

11. Jakailin Johnson, CB, St. Louis (MO) 6’0” 170 lbs - Committed on 3/15/2020

12. Evan Pryor, RB, Charlotte (NC) 5’10” 190 lbs - Committed on 03/16/2020

13. Andre Turrentine, DB, Nashville (TN) 6’0” 175 lbs - Committed on 03/17/2020

14. TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Hopewell (VA) 5’10” 190 lbs - Committed on 03/27/2020

15. Tunmise Adeleye, DL, Bradenton (FL) 6’3” 240 lbs - Committed on 04/15/2020

15. Jantzen Dunn, ATH, Bowling Green (KY) 6’2” 178 lbs - Committed on 04/20/2020

16. Jesse Mirco, P, West Fremantle (AUS) 6’3” 200 lbs - Committed on 05/06/2020

17. Denzel Burke, ATH, Scottsdale (AZ) 6’0” 189 lbs - Committed on 05/24/2020

18. Jordan Hancock, CB, Suwanee (GA) 6’0” 175 lbs - Committed on 07/19/2020

19. Tyleik Williams, DT, Manassas (VA) 6’3” 315 lbs - Committed on 08/27/2020

20. Zen Michalski, OT, Knobbs Creek (IN) 6’6” 288 lbs - Committed on 10/03/2020

21. Emeka Egbuka, WR, Steilacoom (WA) 6’1” 190 lbs - Committed on 12/11/2020
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Kitchen cabinets, why you so complicated?

Deety
Hi folks. Been smacking my forehead against the sharp corner of a kitchen cabinet for awhile now, and it occurred to me that people here know some stuffs and might be able to help. We're coming along nicely on the flood rebuild, and it's time to replace the kitchen cabinets, but I'm finding the layout planning oddly difficult.

Is it weird to offset the range in this kitchen layout and not have cabinets line up with the ones below, or would it look okay? I am going with stock cabinets, both for initial cost and because I have volunteer help for installation. The layout I had initially didn't work for me because the two blind cabinets in the corners by the range were largely unusable and there were no cabinet openings large enough to hold things like stock pots. The layouts the big box stores recommend are similar, but with more dead space where sizes I had before are not available.This one puts two lazy susans in the corners and gets rid of most of the empty space, but isn't symmetrical.

Also, I am short on storage areas in general, and was considering putting cabinets on the garage wall (bottom of the picture). For the counter, we'd either use base cabinets cut down to 18" deep, or use 12" deep wall cabinets as base cabinets with an 18" counter overhang for my aerogardens or instant pot. I have 20" to work with before I hit a window.

However, the other option is to take the old wall cabinets (which were salvageable but didn't match any other available cabinets) and turn them into an island to be used as a table. I wouldn't mind doing both the extra wall of cabinets and the island, but this looks a little crowded.

Anybody see better options? Would this work? I'm still going to be lacking places to store larger items like stock pots, if anyone spots a way to get those in.

Thanks, peeps. Not sure what the mental block is with this project, but it's been giving me headaches trying to figure it out.

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BTN Registration is Now Open for the Eighth Annual BTN Big 10K on Aug. 11

Registration is Now Open for the Eighth Annual BTN Big 10K on Aug. 11
BTN Communications via Big Ten Network

Registration is now open for the BTN Big 10K, the summer race that turns Chicago into a Big Ten tailgate party. The eighth annual BTN Big 10K and 5K takes place on Sunday, Aug. 11, with a course navigating city streets and a start and finish in Grant Park along Chicago’s picturesque lakefront. Registration begins at $55 for adults for the 10K and $40 for the 5K. For children 12 and under, registration is $25 for the 5K. For all additional information on the BTN Big 10K, visit www.BTNBig10K.com or Facebook. Those who register will also receive a school-specific technical

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Which milestone of football dominance over scUM will come first?

Which milestone of football dominance over scUM will come first?

  • Ohio State takes the all-time series lead in the Game.

    Votes: 15 32.6%

  • Ohio State passes scUM in all-time wins.

    Votes: 1 2.2%

  • Ohio State passes scUM in Big Ten titles.

    Votes: 22 47.8%

  • scUM quits the sport.

    Votes: 8 17.4%
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Due to paleolithic domination of "football", scUM, despite nearly three-quarters of a century of meh performance on the gridiron, still leads Ohio State in wins in the Game, total wins, and Big Ten titles as follows:

1. Head to Head wins: scUM 58 - Ohio State 50 (2010 Ohio State win not counted)

2. All-time wins: scUM 954 - Ohio State 912 (12 Ohio State 2010 wins not counted)

3. Big Ten Titles: scUM 42 - OSU 37 (2010 Ohio State title not counted) Ohio State already leads in outright conference championships 22-16.

Passing them is inevitable, but in which category will Ohio State pass them first?
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BTN Big Ten Power Rankings: Michigan reclaims No. 1 spot

Big Ten Power Rankings: Michigan reclaims No. 1 spot
Brent Yarina, BTN.com Senior Editor via Big Ten Network

One week, that's how long Michigan's stint at No. 2 lasted in my latest Big Ten Power Rankings, presented by ArcelorMittal. The Wolverines return to No. 1, thanks to wins over Minnesota and Indiana, coupled with Michigan State's loss at Purdue.

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2021 CA WR Beaux Collins (Clemson Verbal)

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Wide receiver
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Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 185 lbs
Class: 2021 (high school)

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Collins is ranked the No. 10 receiver in the nation and the No. 59 player overall in the 2021 recruiting class per 247Sports. He holds offers from OSU, LSU, Florida State, Florida, Notre Dame, Washington, and others.

Collins’ sister Tyler plays basketball at Oberlin College in Northeast Ohio and the family took in a basketball game this weekend as well.
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