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tBBC VIDEO: Fan Destroys Raekwon McMillan at Ohio State Women’s Clinic

VIDEO: Fan Destroys Raekwon McMillan at Ohio State Women’s Clinic
Joe Dexter
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There won’t be many people getting a chance to clean Raekwon McMillan’s clock during the 2016 season. One lucky fan at the Ohio State Women’s Clinic this weekend though, got a fair chance at laying down the best draft-eligible linebacker in 2017.

Here’s a look at the amazing moment for a loyal Buckeye fan.


Like her shirt says… and the famous words of Mekka Don.

JUICE. Who Got it? I got it.

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LGHL Ohio State football's game against Tulsa will kick off at 3:30 ET on ABC

Ohio State football's game against Tulsa will kick off at 3:30 ET on ABC
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The Buckeyes and the Golden Hurricane will be an afternoon game on ABC.

We learned earlier today that Ohio State's opener against Bowling Green would take place on Big Ten Network at noon eastern time, and now we have learned details of the following week.

The Buckeyes will be taking on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane on September 10 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC, according to Mark D. Rudner at BTN. This will be the first meeting between the schools, and will be played at Ohio Stadium. The Golden Hurricane finished 6-7 last season with a 3-5 record in the American Athletic Conference. They put up a good fight against Virginia Tech in the 2015 Camping World Independence Bowl, but ultimately lost 55-52.

Ohio State will be sure to utilize their games against Bowling Green and Tulsa as warmups for their big matchup against the Oklahoma Sooners in Norman on September 17. It'll be helpful with a bunch of new faces lining up on both sides of the field.

No matter what time of day this kicks off, Ohio State and Tulsa should combine for plenty of points, so go ahead and plan your schedule accordingly.

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Google Top QB recruit picks Buckeyes, sets up great Ohio State-Michigan showdowns - Comcast...

Top QB recruit picks Buckeyes, sets up great Ohio State-Michigan showdowns - Comcast SportsNet Chicago
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Top QB recruit picks Buckeyes, sets up great Ohio State-Michigan showdowns
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But an attention-grabbing name picked the Buckeyes, and it could set up for years worth of unbelievable Ohio State-Michigan showdowns. Tate Martell — a four-star dual-threat quarterback rated the best at his position in the Class of 2017, per Rivals ...

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BTN Best of Week 11: Michigan at Iowa should be a lot of fun

Best of Week 11: Michigan at Iowa should be a lot of fun
Tom Dienhart, BTN.com Senior Writer via Big Ten Network

Another week of full action, with seven games involving all 14 schools. There are six division games. The only one that isn’t—Michigan at Iowa—is the sexiest matchup of them all. Iowa has won four of the last five from Michigan, including the last three in Kinnick Stadium. (Iowa is 6-4 in its last 10 vs. U-M.) The last time the Wolverines won along Melrose Ave. was 2005, a 23-20 decision. These schools haven’t met since 2013. Here is a look at the Best of Week 11. Game of the week: Michigan at Iowa. This game for the Hawkeyes comes on
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LGHL Here's what 5-star QB Tate Martell brings to the Ohio State offense

Here's what 5-star QB Tate Martell brings to the Ohio State offense
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Taking a look at what the No. 1 dual-threat quarterback will bring to Columbus.

Steve Clarkson, a well-known West Coast quarterback coach, described a then 14-year-old Tate Martell as, "If you could clone Fran Tarkenton and Brett Favre, you would have Tate Martell." Clarkson was partially correct, as Martell possesses a gamblers mentality, can fit the ball into small windows and displays the athletic ability to extend plays outside of the pocket. However, an easy (and true) on-the-field comparison for Martell would be Johnny Manziel, who is on the shorter side (6'0) like Martell (5'10.5) and also possesses those attributes.

When looking at the film of his excellent junior year campaign, where he completed 133-of-237 passes for 2,608 yards, 32 touchdowns and six interceptions, it is easy to see what makes him so great. But the Bishop Gorman signal caller's height, or lack thereof, will be an issue for him at the next level. Standing at 5'10.5 and 203 lbs, Martell is most likely done growing, which may be an issue once he is standing behind Ohio State offensive linemen who are 6'5-plus. More often than not, offensive coordinator Ed Warinner will have to move Martell out of the pocket to create clearer throwing lanes.

SB Nation's recruiting guru Bud Elliott had similar thoughts about the quarterback prospect:

"Martell is an excellent high school player who faces good competition at Bishop Gorman. He needs to be in the spread offense so that he can have wider throwing windows due to being 5'10.5". He's athletic and can extend plays. Martell's delivery is unique and helps to compensate some for his lack of height." Elliott went on to say, "As an overaged player who was very good for so long, the question of upside is worth asking. Martell may be closer to being maxed out than his peers. He is also extremely close with five-star receiver Tyjon Lindsey."

Here are some of Martell's strengths:

Throwing the ball


There's no doubt about it, Martell can sling the football. He uses his athleticism to quickly drop back and scan the field. Even if he is pressured off of his spot and has to leave the pocket, he keeps his eyes downfield to find the open man. When he makes his decision to throw the ball, he displays textbook weight distribution and balance. Martell then drives off his back foot, creating maximum power on his throw. He possesses an extremely quick, over-the-top release, similar to Drew Brees, that is key to have at his height. He has an extremely live arm, as the ball flies off his hand and is typically very accurate.

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Below, you can see Martell's ability to drop back, find the open receiver, utilize his quick release and fire an accurate football for the touchdown. The only issue that is seen from this angle is his long stride coming from his front leg, which makes him about 1-2 inches shorter at the release. His beautiful over-the-top throwing motion is almost negated by the long stride. Once he gets to Columbus or if he works with a good quarterback coach, that should be an easy fix for the young quarterback.



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Here, Martell did a great job of throwing to the spot where the wideout was going to be, rather than at the wideout. He cocked his arm back when the receiver got out of his break, which showed his instincts and ability to fit the ball into a tight window, where only his receiver could catch the ball.


Martell has also shown off his great arm strength and touch on the deep ball. He found the open receiver, put some nice touch on the ball and accurately placed the ball over the receiver's shoulder, in stride for six.

Running the ball


Martell's feet are why he will succeed in Urban Meyer's spread offense. At Bishop Gormon, he already has experience running the read option, which is a staple of Meyer's power running spread offense. Below, he already shows the ability to read the read defender and make the correct decision. He sees the defender crashing down the line of scrimmage towards the running back, so he pulls the football and takes it on his own to the end zone. Martell showed off his great arm strength and touch on the deep ball. He found the open receiver, put some nice touch on the ball and accurately placed the ball over the receiver's shoulder, in stride for six.

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Where Martell emulates Manziel is his ability to improvise in the pocket and create more time for his receivers to get open. When Martell is on the run, he does a great job of keeping his eyes downfield, squaring his shoulders and finding the open receiver. Young, athletic quarterbacks are typically quick to tuck the ball and run (young Braxton Miller), but Martell has supreme confidence in his arm and the poise to make plays on the run.

The clip below is a good example of Martell alleviating pressure, keeping his eyes downfield, squaring his shoulders and hitting the open receiver for a touchdown.


Overall, Martell is an excellent dual-threat quarterback prospect who brings numerous positive attributes to the table; however, he has one major physical limitation (size), which could be a problem at the collegiate level. One has got to love Martell's athleticism, coupled with his throwing ability, which makes him an intriguing prospect. He will bring competitiveness, toughness and true dual-threat attributes to the quarterback room. Tate Martell's athleticism and Dwayne Haskins' throwing ability will create major problems for opposing defenses in the future.

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LGHL Ohio State’s 2016 home opener to kick off at noon

Ohio State’s 2016 home opener to kick off at noon
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We now have a time for the first game in the 'Shoe.

We already knew that the Ohio State Buckeyes football season was going to kick off on September 3 at Ohio Stadium against the Bowling Green Falcons, but we now have a time for the first game of the season.

In 80 days, the Buckeyes and Falcons will kick off at noon eastern time. The game will air on the Big Ten Network. The two teams have faced each other four other times, with the Buckeyes winning all four previous contests. The last time the two faced was in 2006, when the Buckeyes won by a 35-7 margin under Jim Tressel.

The Falcons went 10-4 last season, with two wins against Big Ten opponents on the road in Maryland and Purdue. The Buckeyes will look to keep their win streak against in-state teams alive, with their last loss coming back in 1921 against Oberlin College.

We still have a lot of offseason left, but this helps the season feel that much closer.

Go Bucks.

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BTN BTN announces first three weeks of 2016 football schedule

BTN announces first three weeks of 2016 football schedule
BTN.com staff via Big Ten Network

BTN today announced its first 17 games of the 2016 football season, featuring seven teams that finished last season ranked in the final AP Top 25 poll to go along with five Power 5 conference matchups. The lineup includes Temple at Penn State, Colorado at Michigan, Iowa State at Iowa and Duke at Northwestern. Week one starts on Thursday, Sept. 1, with seven games across three days beginning with Oregon State at Minnesota at 9 p.m. ET. BTN will also televise the home openers of Michigan State, Ohio State, Penn State and Nebraska to round out the weekend. Week two
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tBBC AUDIO: Joe Dexter joins Crazy Charlie on the Bill King Show to talk Buckeyes/Big Ten

AUDIO: Joe Dexter joins Crazy Charlie on the Bill King Show to talk Buckeyes/Big Ten
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Google Film Study: Projecting Which Young Buckeyes Will Play Special Teams This Fall - Eleven...

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Film Study: Projecting Which Young Buckeyes Will Play Special Teams This Fall
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Looking back to 2015, although six of the top 100 players in their class nationally joined the Buckeyes, only two of that select group were able to see playing time in their first year in Columbus. That pair of players, linebacker Jerome Baker and ...


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Google The Buckeyes Football Challenge - The Buckeye Battle Cry

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The Buckeyes Football Challenge
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Okay – all of you OSU Football know-it-alls the moment is upon you. The challenge I lay before you is twenty questions reference The Ohio State University and their storied football program. The questions I chose arguably could have been better – even ...


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tBBC The Buckeyes Football Challenge

The Buckeyes Football Challenge
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Okay – all of you OSU Football know-it-alls the moment is upon you. The challenge I lay before you is twenty questions reference The Ohio State University and their storied football program. The questions I chose arguably could have been better – even worse. But the questions remain. Just how good are you? The answers just like on any trivia posting is at the end. Be fair. Don’t peek ahead. And do not Google. Each question is worth 5 points (basic grading procedures here – any other method would just confuse me!).

Have fun. And remember the great Woody Hayes is looking down from above and if you CHEAT …. Just know Charlie Bauman got off easy!

1) Who was not a Heisman Trophy Winner?
a) Vic Janowicz b) Les Horvath c) Chic Harley d) Howard Cassady



2) Who was the Head Coach just before Woody Hayes?
a) Paul Brown b) Wes Fesler c) John Wilce d) Francis Schmidt



3) Who owns the rushing TD’s for the Buckeyes with 56 (career)?
a) Pete Johnson b) Tim Spencer c) Jim Otis d) Eddie George



4) Who is the rushing king per game in their career?
a) Chris Wells b) Robert Smith c) Jim Otis d) Archie Griffin



5) Who had the most 100 yards in a season as a Buckeye with 12?
a) Archie Griffin b) Eddie George c) Pepe Pearson d) Antonio Pitman



6) Who is tops for the Scarlet & Gray in pass receptions yards – career?
a) David Boston b) Santonio Holmes c) Ted Ginn, Jr. d) Michael Jenkins



7) Name the TD reception king for OSU in a season with 17?
a) Brian Robiskie b) Cris Carter c) Terry Glenn d) Dan Sanzenbacher



8) Who had 48 consecutive games of catching a pass in their career for the Buckeyes?
a) Gary Williams b) Doug Donley c) John Frank d) Cris Carter



9) Who had 5 consecutive games of 100+ yards receiving?
a) Terry Glenn b) David Boston c) Gary Williams d) Cris Carter



10) Which TE had 10 TD receptions in their career (OSU Leader)?
a) John Lumpkin b) Jeff Ellis c) Jan White d) Brad Dwelle



11) Which OSU QB hit for 458 yards in a single game?
a) Troy Smith b) Joe Germaine c) Art Schlichter d) Bobby Hoying



12) Who owns the OSU passing mark with 3,330 yards in a season?
a) Terrelle Pryor b) Steve Bellisari c) Joe Germaine d) Art Schlichter



13) Who is the Buckeyes reigning passing yardage career champion?
a) Joe Germaine b) Art Schlichter c) Rex Kern d) Mike Tomczak



14) Which running back use to play for the Rhein Fire of NFL Europe?
a) Pepe Pearson b) Antonio Pittman c) Tim Spencer d) Dan Herron



15) Who is the Buckeyes Total Offense career leader?
a) Terrelle Pryor b) Greg Frey c) Art Schlichter d) Bobby Hoying



16) Who is OSU’s career points owner?
a) Mike Nugent b) Dan Schultz c) Howard Cassady d) Vlade Janakievski



17) Who had a .818 field goal percentage for the Buckeyes in their career?
a) Devin Barclay b) Matt Frantz c) Aaron Pettrey d) Mike Nugent



18) Who is the Buckeyes solo tackle leader in the career category?
a) Mike Doss b) Will Smith c) Chris Spielman d) Antonine Winfield



19) Who sacked the QB most in their career for the Buckeyes?
a) James Laurinaitis b) Mike Vrabel c) Will Smith d) Andy Katzenmoyer



20) Who was Art Schlichter’s target on an 86-yard strike in 1979 versus Washington State?
a) Doug Donley b) Calvin Murray c) Chuck Hunter d) Gary Williams
ANSWERS:
1 – c 2 – b 3 – a 4 – d 5 – b
6 – d 7 – c 8 – a 9 – d 10 – a
11 – c 12 – c 13 – b 14 – a 15 – c
16 – a 17 – d 18 – c 19 – b 20 – b

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Google QB Tate Martell latest commitment for Ohio St. in the 2017 ESPN 300 - ESPN

QB Tate Martell latest commitment for Ohio St. in the 2017 ESPN 300 - ESPN
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QB Tate Martell latest commitment for Ohio St. in the 2017 ESPN 300
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ESPN 300 quarterback Tate Martell, the No. 3 dual-threat quarterback in the 2017 class, has committed to Ohio State. The commitment gives the Buckeyes 11 ESPN 300 commitments in the class, one ahead of Alabama for the most ESPN 300 commitments in ...
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Google Another top Buckeye QB target has arrived in Columbus - 247Sports

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Another top Buckeye QB target has arrived in Columbus
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The Buckeyes have offered a scholarship to three 2018 quarterbacks, Emory Jones, Casey Thompson and Artur Sitkowski. The one believed to be at the top of their board, Jones, arrived in Columbus early Monday morning. Jones' Ohio State visit is another ...

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LGHL Ohio State finishes big recruiting weekend with a boom

Ohio State finishes big recruiting weekend with a boom
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The Buckeyes didn't just land a commitment, they also played host to a stud linebacker.

And then there was 14.

Coming into the weekend sitting on 13 commitments, the Buckeyes closed it out by adding another quarterback to its class of 2017. Looking to bring in a signal caller alongside Danny Clark (Massillon, OH / Archbishop Hoban), Ohio State finally landed their man in standout dual-threat QB Tate Martell (Las Vegas, NV / Bishop Gorman) on Sunday evening.


I'm excited to announce that I
have officially committed to
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY! pic.twitter.com/fWpD7hcZ13

— Tate Martell (@TheTateMartell) June 13, 2016

Visiting his (now) future home for the second time in recent months, Martell, the former Texas A&M commit, gave Urban Meyer and crew his pledge while in Columbus on another unofficial visit. California, Colorado, UCLA and USC were among the other programs he considered before once again shutting his recruitment down. Just at the beginning of June, there were seven schools vying the top dual-threat QB in the country.

Over the last two seasons, the future Buckeye quarterback has put together some eye popping numbers. Not the biggest prospect at only 5'10, and 205ish pounds, Martell makes up for it with great touch and athletic ability. Since his sophomore season, he has accounted for 5,145 yards and 72 touchdowns through the air, while only throwing a total of eight interceptions. A dual-threat option, he keeps defense on their toes by making plays not just with his arm, but his legs. Proving that time and time again, he has rushed for another 1,037 yards, and another 14 scores since 2014.

Martell doesn't just give the Buckeyes another great player in their 2017 class, but a fantastic recruiter. Taking part in numerous camps across the country and building bonds with prospects through social media, the U.S. Army All-American hasn't just became a fan favorite, but is also held in high regards by some of the most sought after recruits on the high school level.

With Trevon Grimes (Fort Lauderdale, FL / St. Thomas Aquinas), Tyjon Lindsey (Corona, CA / Centennial)a good friend of Martell's – and other elite receivers currently considering Ohio State, look for even more play makers to give the Buckeyes a strong look before signing on the dotted line with a college program.

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Hines visits Columbus


A long list of recruits took part in football camps or unofficial visits over the weekend. While many talented players were on hand, a couple of the top high school prospect in the class of 2017 made the trek to Ohio to see what Urban Meyer and the Ohio State Buckeyes are building in Columbus.

Anthony Hines (Plano, TX / Plano East), a four-star linebacker, has scholarship offers from well over 80 programs and was one of the recruits that had the opportunity to see what it would be like suiting up in the Scarlet and Gray. Hines, who stands around 6'2, and 225 pounds, was once thought as a dream for Ohio State, but with OSU turning up their recruiting effort, and his visit to OSU, things look to be heating up between the pair.

With spots filling up quickly, Antjuan Simmons (Ann Arbor, MI / Pioneer) and potentially Brendon White (Powell, OH / Olentangy Liberty) playing linebacker, will Hines end up in Columbus or will the Buckeyes turn elsewhere?

I guess we'll all have to wait and see.

Wilson names top 10


When you're a five-star prospect you usually have your fair share of scholarship offers. That was certainly the case for defensive tackle Marvin Wilson (Bellaire, TX / Episcopal). Racking up over 25 college opportunities throughout the process, the 2017 standout is now down to 10 programs.


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— HOLLYWOOD MARV (@RDMW6) June 12, 2016


While some of the top programs in the country are now on the outside looking in, Ohio State, Ole Miss, USC, UCLA, Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Alabama, Florida State, LS, and Texas still have a chance in adding the Bellaire native.

Ohio State will soon have their chance to show Wilson, the top defensive tackle and third overall prospect in the class of 2017, around campus according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. The 6'4, and well over 300-pound lineman will reportedly be in Columbus next weekend to see OSU for himself.

Quick Hits

  • Ohio State offered class of 2018 prospect Houston Griffith (Chicago / Mount Carmel) on Friday. Griffith, a four-star rated cornerback, is the son of former NFL player turned analyst Howard Griffith. A solid player in his own right, the younger Griffith now holds a offer from not just OSU, but also programs such as Florida, Florida State, Georgia, and Illinois, where his father played on the college level.

  • Griffith wasn't the only 2018 prospect to receive a scholarship from Ohio State on Friday. San Jose, California native Maurice Washington (San Jose, CA / Oak Grove) also earned an offer from the Buckeyes. OSU might be the first program to offer the four-star running back a scholarship, but won't be the last, as many schools are keeping a close eye on him after he rushed for well over 1,500 yards as a sophomore.

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Top-ranked dual-threat QB commits to Buckeyes
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Tate Martell, the top dual-threat quarterback in the class, announced his commitment to the Buckeyes via Twitter. Martell, of Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, is 5-foot-10, 203 pounds. He is a four-star recruit, according to the 247 Sports ...
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Google 247Sports Take: Martell has never been afraid of competition - 247Sports.com

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247Sports Take: Martell has never been afraid of competition
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Martell spent the weekend on the Buckeyes campus and pulled the trigger to the program he had long been leaning towards since reopening the recruiting process. He chose OSU over the likes of California, Colorado, UCLA and USC. "He wants a chance to ...

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The Opening (July 8-10, 2016)

Invites to The Opening by school (as of today):

Ohio State -- 10
Oklahoma -- 8
Alabama -- 6
m*ch*g*n -- 5
Georgia -- 5
LSU -- 5
Florida State -- 4
Clemson -- 4
Washington -- 3
Texas -- 3
UCLA -- 2
USC -- 2
Stanford -- 2
Arizona -- 2
Penn State -- 1
Texas Tech -- 1
Maryland -- 1
Tennessee -- 1
Ole Miss -- 1
Wisconsin -- 1
Oklahoma State -- 1
Miami -- 1
TCU -- 1
Syracuse -- 1

Google Tate Martell to Ohio State: Buckeyes Land 4-Star QB Prospect - Bleacher Report

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Tate Martell to Ohio State: Buckeyes Land 4-Star QB Prospect
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The Ohio State Buckeyes added one of the elite offensive playmakers in the entire 2017 recruiting class Sunday when quarterback Tate Martell joined the fold. Martell took to Twitter to announce his decision: ...
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LGHL Tate Martell commits to Ohio State football

Tate Martell commits to Ohio State football
Matt Brown
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The Buckeyes just grabbed a five star QB BOOOOOOOOM!

Ohio State currently already has a quarterback in the 2017 class, four-star Danny Clark. But the Buckeyes have been active over the last several months in trying to secure the services of a second, more dual-threat QB to add to this class. And today, they found their man, in a big way.

Five star quarterback Tate Martell, of Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas, committed to Ohio State. Martell, who visited Ohio State in late March, was previously a Texas A&M commit. He reopened his commitment on May 5.

Martell is the top ranked dual-threat QB in the nation, per the 247Sports Composite. He's also the top ranked player in the state of Nevada, and the 33rd best recruit in the entire country. His commitment, should it stick, would be a monster addition for the Buckeyes, serving as one of the top recruits in what is already shaping up to be a historically great class.

Martell's commitment also likely is a very positive sign in Ohio State's hopes to land five-star wideout Tyjon Lindsey, who played high school football with Martell and is very close to him. The Buckeyes have been pursing Lindsey doggedly, and his commitment would even further cement Ohio State's grip on the top ranked national recruiting class.

At 5'10, 203 pounds, Martell brings a very different look to Ohio State's QB room, when compared to other Buckeye quarterbacks like Dwayne Haskins and Joey Burrow. While a capable passer, Martell is much more of a running threat, more akin to what Braxton Miller brought to the table. His addition gives additional flexibility to the kinds of packages Ohio State can use in the future, as there isn't a true dual-threat QB currently on the roster (although Burrow, Haskins and Clark aren't exactly statutes).

Martell picked Ohio State over USC, Cal, Alabama, and virtually every other major player. Expect other schools, especially USC and Cal (where he has a relationship with their offensive coordinator) to continue to recruit Martell over the next several months.

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LGHL Ohio State LB Raekwon McMillan got hit stick tackled by a woman at Ohio State's women's clinic

Ohio State LB Raekwon McMillan got hit stick tackled by a woman at Ohio State's women's clinic
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The possible All-American got a taste of his own medicine for once.

Ohio State's annual women's clinic took place Sunday.

While the need for such a clinic when so many women are already active and/or lifelong football fans is a bit of a debated issue, that the event remains so popular and allows for plenty of women from the Central Ohio area and beyond to interact on a personal level with the OSU coaching staff each fall can't be considered anything but a good thing. Buckeye Nation is big and diverse and if there's a chance to cater to a specific subset of it once a year of all levels of football expertise, sign me up.

While the annual afternoon long event in the past has offered little in the area of GIF-able moments, this year proved to be the exception.

During some tackling drills, in which the women attendants were able to practice their tackling form, one woman in attendance gave Ohio State captain Raekwon McMillan a lesson in what it feels like to be tackled by an All-American talent:


Does anyone know if she has any eligibility left?

Here's a few other photographic highlights from this year's women's clinic, which once again seemed to be a smashing success:


Great turnout for the Women's Clinic today! Best Buckeye fans out there! pic.twitter.com/0Dk71CHZLi

— Urban Meyer (@OSUCoachMeyer) June 12, 2016

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BTN Ohio State Women’s Clinic camper decleats Raekwon McMillan

Ohio State Women’s Clinic camper decleats Raekwon McMillan
Brent Yarina, BTN.com Senior Editor via Big Ten Network

Raekwon McMillan is a big-time tackler. Sunday, at the Ohio State Football Women's Clinic, the Ohio State star and reigning first-team All-Big Ten linebacker (media) showed he's a good sport about being on the opposite end of a tackle.
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The highest Buckeye taken in the draft since right-handed pitcher Alex Wimmers was taken by the Minnesota Twins in the first round of the 2010 MLB Draft with the 21st overall pick, Dawson will join last year's 439th overall pick, Pat Porter, as Buckeye ...
Six Buckeyes Selected in 2016 MLB Draft, Ohio State's Best Draft Showing Since 1992Eleven Warriors (registration)
2016 MLB Draft results: Ohio State has 4 players selected on Day 3Land-Grant Holy Land

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