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A techie question

Five years ago I put together a power point salute to those in my high school class who served. Did it on a Mac using Windows 2010. Trying to update for our 55th reunion and I discover that folks with older Windows can't open the pppts file. Is there a version out there I can convert the file to? Is there a way to save the file in an older format? Oh and Windows community page is out of commission as I write.

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tBBC Script Ohio: Pro Scout Misses the Mark in Stereotype Laden Evaluation of Cardale Jones

Script Ohio: Pro Scout Misses the Mark in Stereotype Laden Evaluation of Cardale Jones
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Clair Crawford and Joe Dexter discuss the latest thoughts from one unnamed scout who completely missed the mark on Cardale Jones.
Unfortunately, the missed evaluation is based through unfair stereotype and not on the field performance.

Plus, the two address recent Joey Bosa drug rumors.

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MotS&G 2016 Ohio State Spring Football Conclusions

2016 Ohio State Spring Football Conclusions
Chip Minnich
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“Almost everything that is great has been done by youth…” ~ Benjamin Disraeli

For the past couple months, beginning in February, every Friday at 8am EST has begun with this quote on this site. I have written about what I perceived concerns about various position groups, and it culminated in a glorious 2016 Ohio State Spring Game on April 16th in Ohio Stadium.

Ohio State Head Coach Urban Meyer must be pleased with one crucial area as it relates to spring football – the Buckeyes left the spring game with no injuries that could impact the 2016 season. Fifth-year senior running back Bri’onte Dunn did not play in the spring game with a sprained ankle, but will be back in the mix for the starting running back spot for fall camp.

Showing my age, I can vividly recall Ohio State spring game performances that were tremendous, yet did not translate into fall game production. It is important to keep things in proper perspective. With those caveats in mind, below are three distinct impressions that were made upon me as I sat in D Deck of Ohio Stadium…

1. The 2016 Ohio State Defensive Line Will Rotate Frequently ~ Yes, Ohio State was playing as many offensive and defensive linemen as possible in the spring game. It was challenging for either the Gray’s or Scarlet’s offensive lines to protect Joe Burrow or Stephen Collier whenever either was playing quarterback. With all of that on the table, the defensive linemen who have been waiting in the wings used the spring game as an opportunity to show what they could do if given the opportunity. For example, I don’t want to call him a sleeper, but Jashon Cornell, a moved defensive end to defensive tackle, seemed to emerge during the spring game.

On a somber note, Donovan Munger’s Ohio State career has come to an end, due to health concerns. Best of luck to Munger in all of his future endeavors, and many thanks for all of his contributions to Ohio State football…


Donovan Munger's football career at Ohio State over because of blood clots. Wrote about his battle with them in '14 https://t.co/TCEDgWZURN

— Doug Lesmerises (@DougLesmerises) April 20, 2016


For the first time since Coach Meyer came to Columbus in 2012, Ohio State has so many defensive linemen that will allow Ohio State defensive line coach Larry Johnson to continually refresh players who will be able to harass the opposition’s quarterback. Think about this – Nick Bosa is not yet on campus, and Coach Meyer has stated Bosa will play in 2016.

2. Do Not Sweat J.T. Barrett’s 2016 Spring Game Performance ~ J.T. Barrett had an uneven day during the spring game, but there were several extenuating circumstances that impacted his performance. First of all, Barrett wore a black jersey that did not allow him to scramble or face contact. As stated up above, the offensive line was more of a ragtag collection, with projected starters Pat Elflein and Billy Price being withheld from competition. And projected starters Noah Brown and Corey Smith did not play this spring as both are still recuperating from their respective 2015 injuries.

Did Barrett make some throws in the 2016 spring game that were puzzling? Absolutely. Do I believe Barrett would have made those same throws in actual game competition? Absolutely not. Look at Barrett’s spring game as someone who was dealt some specific restrictions, and was testing the boundaries of what was possible, with a mandate to avoid injury at all costs. Look for Barrett to come out impressively against BGSU on September 3rd looking more like his typical self.

3. The 2016 Team Will Continue To Improve Every Week ~ It bears repeating, but with so many young players, the competition for playing time will be fierce and continuous all year long. Will inexperience sometimes be frustrating, especially in the secondary? Without question. The game at Oklahoma in week three will be must-watch TV for not just Ohio State and Oklahoma fans, but the nation –


@jbook37 Youth & inexperience. Wk 3 at OK looms large. By season's end, this team will be fearsome with speed & aggressiveness.

— Chip Minnich (@ChipMinnich) April 20, 2016


Don’t take my word for it; go back and listen to the podcast link that included Clair Crawford
. Read my man Tony Gerdeman’s thoughts on Ohio State following the spring game. Remember that I wrote this in April – this is going to be a team that will be feared by the end of the 2016 season.

On Second Thought: Emptying My Ohio State Spring Game Notebook https://t.co/22ZcIZvBit pic.twitter.com/AmPy8Qm5Gt

— Tony Gerdeman (@TonyGerdeman) April 18, 2016



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Google Buckeyes escalate contact with IMG star - 247Sports

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Buckeyes escalate contact with IMG star
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The records Ohio State football could break in the 2016 NFL Draft, and their historical context
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Ohio State men's basketball | Matta thrilled to be reunited with OdenColumbus Dispatch
Chris Jent's return to Ohio State, Thad Matta was a long time coming: What it means for Buckeyescleveland.com
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LGHL Ohio State sends offer to star receiver for 2018

Ohio State sends offer to star receiver for 2018
Caleb Houser
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With spring football completed for the Buckeyes, focus is shifted to recruiting and developing for the summer months leading into fall.

Ohio State is now through spring football and has the summer to look forward to. With so much happening this spring for the Buckeyes, including the NFL Draft just a week away, Ohio State has done a tremendous job showcasing why they're truly one of the elite programs in the country. Whether it's the visits and/or media pieces, recruits receiving attention from Ohio State have to be impressed with what the Scarlet and Gray have to offer.

2018 WR earns offer


2017 is poised to be a special year at the receiver position for coaches Urban Meyer and Zach Smith. With highly coveted prospects strongly considering the Buckeyes, the future is bright. However, just because one class of recruits is promising, that doesn't mean the work is finished. In fact Urban Meyer and his staff know that recruiting is a never-ending business. Knowing that, yesterday, per his twitter account, 2018 receiver prospect, Jahan Dotson made it known that the Buckeyes had offered him a scholarship.

Dotson, a Nazareth, Penn. prospect checks in at 5-foot-11, 160 pounds and already has an impressive offer list. While he doesn't yet have a ranking on the 247sports database, Jahan has seen his recruitment really take off as of late. Schools that have offered this 2018 product include: Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Miami, Notre Dame, and most recently Ohio State among others. It's extremely early in the process and there's no set leader as of now, but look for the Buckeyes to be near the top of his list as they usually are in today's age.



Extremely Excited and Thankful to announce that I have received an offer from the Ohio State Buckeyes ⚪pic.twitter.com/VAQ7HVqTa4

— Jahan Dotson (@JaHeisman_5) April 21, 2016



Kaindoh narrows it to 4


A prospect not new to Buckeye fans is 2017 defensive end product Joshua Kaindoh of Florida's IMG Academy. The 5-star prospect holds thirty offers and is ranked as the nation's best weak-side defensive end by 247sports. With an incredible frame, the 6-foot-6, 256 pound stud took to twitter to announce that he was down to a final list of four schools that he is still deciding between in his recruitment.

On that list, Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State, and Notre Dame round out the final four. In surprise to many, Maryland, at once thought to be the destination for Kaindoh was left off the list. With that, the likely choice best thought to be leading the way for the 5-star would be Notre Dame. However, if Kaindoh gets to Columbus for a visit, all bets are off to who will lead the way for his services come the final decision. Urban Meyer and Ohio State have a proven track record and if Kaindoh is a product desired by Ohio State, the red carpet will certainly be rolled out.



Thank you to every school that has offered me with an opportunity to attend their University, but here is my Top 4. pic.twitter.com/uWdsj7CsYH

— Joshua Kaindoh (@_jkaindoh) April 21, 2016



Akers feeling the love


Make no mistake about it. Ohio State's football graphic design team is the best in the business. The work they do for recruiting is second to none and hasn't gone unnoticed. Yesterday, the second best running back in the country according to 247sports, Cam Akers of Mississippi showed twitter just how good that graphic design for Ohio State really is. Akers, a 5-star has been pretty high on the Buckeyes as of late and things may get even more interesting in the near future.

With the recent news of current running back commit for the Buckeyes, Todd Sibley being asked to take a "gray shirt", Cam Akers may just be the reason why. Ohio State currently has both Todd Sibley and J.K. Dobbins in the 2017 fold, but room may be necessary if Ohio State truly wants Akers in Scarlet and Gray. Time will tell, but current quarterback signee, Dwayne Haskins Jr. certainly likes the idea of Akers in his future backfield.



#GoBuckeyes ⭕pic.twitter.com/iajIcZvc7I

— Cam akers (@thereal_cam3) April 21, 2016





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— Dwayne Haskins, Jr.♚ (@dh_simba7) April 21, 2016



Baron on OSU radar


Another prospect to receive love from the graphic design team was 5-star linebacker Baron Browning of Kennedale, Texas. Yesterday, via his twitter account, Baron showed the latest design that had been released signifying him dawning the Scarlet and Gray. The second best outside linebacker in the country according to 247sports has a prediction rate of crystal balls pegged toward the Texas Longhorns, but Ohio State is certainly on his radar. With nearly 40 college offers, Browning is easily one of the most coveted players in all of the country. To make things even more fun for Buckeye fans, check out the quarterback in the fictional graphic.



⭕️-H-❗️-⭕#Shhh pic.twitter.com/vuTdy1QWsn

— Baron Browning (@baronbrwnng) April 21, 2016



Vincent Jr. shows off the Buckeyes


Finally, yet another elite prospect to show off the graphic design work yesterday was Kary Vincent. Another Texas product, the Port Arthur cornerback rates as a 4-star according to 247sports and is the twenty-fifth best at his position in the nation for the 2017 class. Thought to be a Texas Christian lean, the Buckeyes are not seriously a player for his pledge yet. However, that could easily change as Kary plans to head to Columbus for a visit this coming summer in June. If this happens, anything is possible for Ohio State.



⭕️H❗⭕#Shhh #Zone6 ? pic.twitter.com/VSVwnx0IxH

— Kary Vincent Jr. (@__KCINCO) April 21, 2016

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Irish set to finish regular season against Buckeyes
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4 USC. The Buckeyes (11-2, 2-1 Big Ten) will face a quick turnaround after Thursday's game against Rutgers, but Irish head coach Christine Halfpenny said the Buckeyes will be coming into the game with confidence. “They have a winning record right now, ...

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Ohio State basketball: Chris Jent officially announced as new member of Buckeyes coaching staff
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Ohio State men's basketball | Chris Jent returns to coaching staff
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Buckeyes escalate contact with IMG star
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LGHL Taylor Decker explains how playing basketball in high school has helped him on the football...

Taylor Decker explains how playing basketball in high school has helped him on the football field
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Not only did basketball helped the offensive tackle's footwork, but it also helped him get leverage on the football field.

"Probably the main thing basketball would help you with is footwork. Not that defending in basketball is like pass-blocking, but you kind of are mirroring the guy and to be able to react to what any other guys is doing with foot movement. Then when you are posting up, you have to get leverage."

- Ohio State tackle Taylor Decker via Stephen Czarda, Redskins.com


While he might not be quite like Jimmy Graham and Antonio Gates in terms of a basketball background, Taylor Decker has seen some of what he learned while playing high school basketball translate to the football field. When playing basketball you need quick feet, which Decker will certainly need when he moves on to the NFL. If his time at Ohio State is any indication, Decker should do just fine at the next level. Decker not only was named the Big Ten's Offensive Lineman of the Year last season, but he was also named an AP first team All-American.

Basketball isn't the only thing that has helped Decker become a projected first round draft pick next Thursday, the tackle credits the competition he has faced in practice while he was at Ohio State. Decker was able to be tested by the likes of Joey Bosa, Adolphus Washington, Michael Bennett, and others during his time in Columbus. Decker especially credits being able to work against Bosa the last few years, because of how complete of a player Bosa is. There has been some talk about whichever NFL team that drafts him switching his position from left tackle, where he played at Ohio State, to right tackle, Decker just wants to make an impact for the team he's drafted by, no matter where that is on the offensive line.


"It's a really special place right now. There's a lot of momentum at Ohio State. We can't lose it because we've lost some good players."

- Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer via Bill Rabinowitz, The Columbus Dispatch


Not like there is every really a truly quiet time for Urban Meyer, aside from a golf outing he has been on in Florida the last few days with Jack Nicklaus. Recently the Ohio State head coach has had quite a busy spell. Not only did Meyer take part in an Ohio state high school coaches clinic recently, which was followed by the spring game on Saturday, but this week has players being evaluated by the coaches, followed by meetings with players' parents on Saturday. Add in the 2016 NFL Draft starting next Thursday, where Meyer will see plenty of his former Ohio State players find out where they'll start their NFL careers.

This offseason is taking on a little different feel from normal for Meyer and the rest of his staff, mostly because they have to focus on replacing 16 starters from last year's team. Because of the amount of youth the Buckeyes have this year, Meyer is pulling his assistants off the recruiting trail the next five Fridays, so that the coaches can spend a little extra time with the young players.

Even with the high number of starters to replace this year, Meyer feels the Ohio State program has a lot of momentum heading into this year. While there are plenty of positional battles to still be decided, some of the depth chart is starting to take shape. Yesterday Meyer announced that Jamarco Jones would be the starter at left tackle, while Isaiah Prince is getting closer to earning the right tackle job. On defense there has been plenty of players stating their case for some of the open spots, and the competitions will continue into preseason practices. It's easy to see why Meyer is so excited about his Ohio State team following the spring game.

"We were super tight. I would put my father-son relationship against anyone's. He taught me how to be a man."

- Former Ohio State safety Nate Ebner via Stan Grossfeld, The Boston Globe


After earning a Super Bowl ring during his time with the New England Patriots, now former Ohio State safety Nate Ebner is hoping to help the United States rugby team earn a gold medal at the Olympics this summer in Rio de Janeiro. After signing a two-year contract with the Patriots in early March, Ebner was granted a leave of absence by the team as he tries to make the rugby sevens squad. Instead of playing football during high school, Ebner spent his time playing rugby. Even during his first few years at Ohio State, Ebner was an All-American while playing club rugby, but decided to try his hand at football since he couldn't travel internationally with USA Rugby.

As he was growing up, Ebner's love for rugby was formed at a young age because his dad played the sport. As the years went on the pair became best friends, working together, training together, and playing rugby together. Then at just 19 years old, the younger Ebner lost his best friend when his father passed away following the injuries he suffered during a robbery attempt.

After his father's death, Ebner dropped out of Ohio State and had a hard time processing what happened. But after some words of motivation from his mother, Ebner returned to school and has used motivation from his father to help him realize his dreams. Not only has "Finish strong" been a rallying point for Ebner, but it was also used by the 2009 Ohio State team he was a part of. To this day, Ebner wears a wristband that says "Finish strong" on it, and it is helping him to work as hard as he can as he tries to be a part of the United State Olympic Team.

"We have formalized the agreement with the family. We took the next step, which was going ahead and seeking the registration, just like we did with Urban."

- Rick Van Brimmer, Ohio State's director of trademark and licensing services, on the university trademarking "Woody Hayes" via Evan Weese, Columbus Business First


It has been 29 years since the legendary coach has passed away, but Ohio State is on the verge of acquiring a trademark for "Woody Hayes". For years the coach's name has been licensed with permission from his late wife and son, but there hasn't been an official license from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Federal trademark registration would allow the university to better combat copyright infringement.

Currently Ohio State makes 12 percent on royalties of Buckeyes-related merchandise, and in the agreement with the Hayes' family, an extra four percent of royalties are directed to scholarships in his name. Last fiscal year over $120,000 of Woody Hayes-related merchandise was sold, with $14,500 going to the university, and $4,822 going to scholarships. The biggest year recently of sales of Hayes-related memorabilia came in 2004 when a Woody Hayes bobblehead was released, and accounted for $150,700 in wholesale revenue.


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tBBC Script Ohio: Donovan Munger to Step Away From Football

Script Ohio: Donovan Munger to Step Away From Football
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Joe Dexter and Clair Crawford discuss one of Ohio State’s top defensive lineman stepping away from the game, J.T. Barrett’s maturity as a leader, and Jamarco Jones being named the starter at left tackle.

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BTN Twitter: Big Ten athletes and coaches react to Prince’s death

Twitter: Big Ten athletes and coaches react to Prince’s death
Sean Merriman, BTN.com web editor via Big Ten Network

Today marks a sad day in the music world as the artist known as Prince has passed away at the age of 57. The news hit hard across the world as many took to Twitter to express their sadness and disbelief. That included many Big Ten athletes, who posted their thoughts on Twitter once the news broke this afternoon. Here is a look at current and former Big Ten athletes and coaches reacting to the news. This shows what a well-respected individual and brilliant music icon Prince was. RIP Prince. #RIPPrince He was a king for us in the 80/90's
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NFL Draft: Ohio State Buckeyes standout in mix for Browns at No. 8?
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LGHL Chris Jent officially returns to Ohio State as an assistant basketball coach

Chris Jent officially returns to Ohio State as an assistant basketball coach
Grant Freking
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The former Buckeye hoopster is back for a second turn under Thad Matta.

Today, Ohio State officially announced what has been widely-speculated for over a week: former Buckeyes assistant Chris Jent is coming back to Columbus to begin his second go-around on Thad Matta's staff.

Jent, formerly an assistant coach with four NBA franchises and most recently the head coach of the NBA D-League's Bakersfield Jam, previously served under Matta from 2011-13. During Jent's first term with the Scarlet and Gray, Ohio State went 60-16, won a Big Ten regular season and tournament title, played in two Elite Eights and reached the 2012 Final Four. The former Buckeye player fills in the vacancy left by current Stony Brook head coach Jeff Boals.

Known as a strong offensive mind -- Jent was once LeBron James' personal shooting coach -- Matta's newest assistant could provide a much-needed spark to what's been an unremarkable Ohio State offense in recent years, as the Buckeyes have finished 151st, 28th, and 128th in Ken Pomeroy's offensive efficiency rankings over the past three seasons.

During Jent's first stint, Ohio State was fifth (2011-12) and 11th (2012-13) in Pomeroy's rankings, though it's worth noting the presence of strong scorers Jared Sullinger (2012), William Buford (2012), and Deshaun Thomas (2012-13) certainly boosted the Buckeyes' offensive chops. But due to recruiting and player development misfires (and perhaps some bad luck), Ohio State's offense has regressed in recent years. On the bright side, Jent should be molding what could be semi-imposing offense in 2016-17, as the team stands to retain its top six scorers.

Jent's rehiring caps a much-needed stretch of good tidings for Matta's program. Following an underwhelming, NCAA Tournament-less season and a trio of transfers that reduced his No. 5-ranked Class of 2015 recruiting class to one player (JaQuan Lyle), Matta has now brought back a respected assistant and secured commitments from two players: JUCO guard C.J. Jackson (a much-needed secondary ball handler and shooter) and Class of 2016 swingman Andre Wesson (a late-rising three-star prospect).

Ohio State has yet to announce a replacement for video coordinator Jake Diebler, who reportedly took an assistant coaching gig with Vanderbilt.

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BTN Big Ten links: New developments in satellite football camp debate

Big Ten links: New developments in satellite football camp debate
Tom Dienhart, BTN.com Senior Writer via Big Ten Network

Don’t start shoveling dirt on those satellite camps just yet. Plus, guess who showed up at Michigan State football practice. And one NFL expert believes Penn State's Christian Hackenberg should go in the first round. Catch up on all the news in Thursday's digest.
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MotS&G Heard Around the ‘Shoe – 4-21-2016

Heard Around the ‘Shoe – 4-21-2016
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Buckeye Target Joshua Kaindoh lists Top 4:


Thank you to every school that has offered me with an opportunity to attend their University, but here is my Top 4. pic.twitter.com/uWdsj7CsYH

— Joshua Kaindoh (@_jkaindoh) April 21, 2016



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