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Just like they proved last year my friend. Missing Downs is the biggest issue, he's not replaceable, We did a pretty good job everywhere else and the corners will be better. Might come down to how good the Bama transfers end up. We've done OK with Bama transfers so far.
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I have misplaced my pants.
Again, I hope you're right. And I'm not saying you're wrong. I'm just not convinced you're right.
I feel that they'll be good - maybe even VERY good. But I'll buy you a beer if they're "filthy" again.
Look... when the town drunk asks for a quarter and you give him two dimes and he thanks you, you don't kick his dog, do you?
And if that rhetorical question makes sense to you, do you put ketchup on your burger?
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
Presser Bullets: Julian Sayin Working to Improve As Runner, Kenyatta Jackson Jr. Loves What He's Seeing from Zion Grady and Qua Russaw
Kenyatta Jackson Jr. believes Zion Grady has “all the assets” of a great defensive end and Julian Sayin is working on his power and explosion as a runner.
Presser Bullets: Julian Sayin Working to Improve As Runner, Kenyatta Jackson Jr. Loves What He's Seeing from Zion Grady and Qua Russaw
Julian Sayin
- On how he's preparing to be more of a weapon with his legs: "I've done a lot of stuff with Coach Mick this offseason of getting stronger, getting more powerful."
- Sayin said he's enjoyed welcoming all the new players for Ohio State. "It's been a fun offseason getting to know these guys ... I think we compete well together ... I think it'll be a good group."
- On Arthur Smith as Ohio State's offensive coordinator: "Obviously a great offensive coordinator in the NFL and someone I can learn a lot from. ... It's been great. I love working with him."
- On being good against the blitz: "I think it's just having a good feel for the pocket."
- On new wide receivers Devin McCuin, Kyle Parker and Chris Henry Jr.: "Devin and Kyle, it's been great to have those guys as transfers. ... Both those guys have a lot of speed, so I'm excited about them. ... Chris has been great so far. For a freshman, he's been making a lot of great plays."
- Sayin said there's been a bigger emphasis on him making checks at the line of scrimmage and having more say in the offense this season. "I think we've done a lot giving the quarterback more responsibility at the line of scrimmage the last few days." Sayin said it's also been about him taking on more of a leadership role and coaching up some of the younger guys.
- On the perspective Smith has brought: "As a quarterback, you're gonna have to learn new offenses and learn new verbiage and stuff like that, so it's been great to see that new perspective."
- Sayin said there's "not too much different" that Smith is bringing to Ohio State's offense.
- On his biggest areas of focus this offseason: "There's so many things I can improve on and just keep elevating my game. ... It's been a very fun offseason, because there's so many things that we did good last year but can be so much better. ... It's been encouraging to chase those."
- Sayin and Jeremiah Smith enter their third year together as leaders of the program. "We've been working to get even better on the field and know what each other is thinking."
- On the offensive line: "Have a great relationship with those guys. ... Having that with the room has been awesome."
- On his conversations with Matt Patricia: "Have a good relationship with him. ... He's been someone who's been impactful on me because of the knowledge of the game and experience that he has."
- Sayin said his new beard probably won't be permanent, though Austin Siereveld and Luke Montgomery want him to keep growing it.
- Sayin said he's added five or 10 pounds this offseason.
Kenyatta Jackson Jr.
- On his decision to come back: "I came back to be a more complete football player. ... I've taken that leadership role with more guys in the room. I've just taken them in and shown them the ropes of Ohio State football."
- "Everybody" has made an impression among the new players in the defensive line room, but especially the new defensive tackles James Smith and John Walker.
- Jackson said he switched to No. 2 because it was his high school number. He had wanted to wear No. 2 since he was in high school, “but then Caleb Downs came,” Jackson said with a laugh.
- Becoming stronger, more explosive and developing his pass rush are offseason focuses for Jackson.
- After dealing with some injuries, Jackson said self-doubt limited him early in the season, but he played better as he got more comfortable. "Late in the season, I just trusted myself."
- On freshman defensive end Khary Wilder: "Real quiet, but he keeps his head down and he works real hard."
- On his leadership role: "I'm pretty comfortable. It's still hard, I mean we've got 51 new players. ... I've been here for a very long time and I know what the standard is."
- Jackson said that there's an edge for Ohio State's returning players after how last season ended, but there's also a lot of new guys to get into the flow of things. "The people that have been here, we have an edge, but trying to get those 51 new guys to tap into what we're trying to do."
- On sophomore defensive end Zion Grady: "He's been taking his weight room and conditioning, training pretty seriously. He's got all the assets, all the tools."
- Jackson didn't indicate a strong preference for any certain role. "Whatever Coach Patricia puts me in, whatever he wants me to do, I'll do."
- On the impression he wants Ohio State's defensive line to leave on people: "The hardest, toughest unit in the country. That's what I want people to say about this defensive line."
- Jackson said new Alabama transfer defensive end Qua Russaw looks strong and quick in practice, and added that it's awkward having the two veteran leaders of the room be naturally quieter guys – but they make it work.
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Let's hope KJ gets the veteran boost from the officials this year and they aren't allowed to just tackle him every damn play!Presser Bullets: Julian Sayin Working to Improve As Runner, Kenyatta Jackson Jr. Loves What He's Seeing from Zion Grady and Qua Russaw
Kenyatta Jackson Jr. believes Zion Grady has “all the assets” of a great defensive end and Julian Sayin is working on his power and explosion as a runner.www.elevenwarriors.com
Presser Bullets: Julian Sayin Working to Improve As Runner, Kenyatta Jackson Jr. Loves What He's Seeing from Zion Grady and Qua Russaw
Julian Sayin
- On how he's preparing to be more of a weapon with his legs: "I've done a lot of stuff with Coach Mick this offseason of getting stronger, getting more powerful."
- Sayin said he's enjoyed welcoming all the new players for Ohio State. "It's been a fun offseason getting to know these guys ... I think we compete well together ... I think it'll be a good group."
- On Arthur Smith as Ohio State's offensive coordinator: "Obviously a great offensive coordinator in the NFL and someone I can learn a lot from. ... It's been great. I love working with him."
- On being good against the blitz: "I think it's just having a good feel for the pocket."
- On new wide receivers Devin McCuin, Kyle Parker and Chris Henry Jr.: "Devin and Kyle, it's been great to have those guys as transfers. ... Both those guys have a lot of speed, so I'm excited about them. ... Chris has been great so far. For a freshman, he's been making a lot of great plays."
- Sayin said there's been a bigger emphasis on him making checks at the line of scrimmage and having more say in the offense this season. "I think we've done a lot giving the quarterback more responsibility at the line of scrimmage the last few days." Sayin said it's also been about him taking on more of a leadership role and coaching up some of the younger guys.
- On the perspective Smith has brought: "As a quarterback, you're gonna have to learn new offenses and learn new verbiage and stuff like that, so it's been great to see that new perspective."
- Sayin said there's "not too much different" that Smith is bringing to Ohio State's offense.
- On his biggest areas of focus this offseason: "There's so many things I can improve on and just keep elevating my game. ... It's been a very fun offseason, because there's so many things that we did good last year but can be so much better. ... It's been encouraging to chase those."
- Sayin and Jeremiah Smith enter their third year together as leaders of the program. "We've been working to get even better on the field and know what each other is thinking."
- On the offensive line: "Have a great relationship with those guys. ... Having that with the room has been awesome."
- On his conversations with Matt Patricia: "Have a good relationship with him. ... He's been someone who's been impactful on me because of the knowledge of the game and experience that he has."
- Sayin said his new beard probably won't be permanent, though Austin Siereveld and Luke Montgomery want him to keep growing it.
- Sayin said he's added five or 10 pounds this offseason.
Kenyatta Jackson Jr.
- On his decision to come back: "I came back to be a more complete football player. ... I've taken that leadership role with more guys in the room. I've just taken them in and shown them the ropes of Ohio State football."
- "Everybody" has made an impression among the new players in the defensive line room, but especially the new defensive tackles James Smith and John Walker.
- Jackson said he switched to No. 2 because it was his high school number. He had wanted to wear No. 2 since he was in high school, “but then Caleb Downs came,” Jackson said with a laugh.
- Becoming stronger, more explosive and developing his pass rush are offseason focuses for Jackson.
- After dealing with some injuries, Jackson said self-doubt limited him early in the season, but he played better as he got more comfortable. "Late in the season, I just trusted myself."
- On freshman defensive end Khary Wilder: "Real quiet, but he keeps his head down and he works real hard."
- On his leadership role: "I'm pretty comfortable. It's still hard, I mean we've got 51 new players. ... I've been here for a very long time and I know what the standard is."
- Jackson said that there's an edge for Ohio State's returning players after how last season ended, but there's also a lot of new guys to get into the flow of things. "The people that have been here, we have an edge, but trying to get those 51 new guys to tap into what we're trying to do."
- On sophomore defensive end Zion Grady: "He's been taking his weight room and conditioning, training pretty seriously. He's got all the assets, all the tools."
- Jackson didn't indicate a strong preference for any certain role. "Whatever Coach Patricia puts me in, whatever he wants me to do, I'll do."
- On the impression he wants Ohio State's defensive line to leave on people: "The hardest, toughest unit in the country. That's what I want people to say about this defensive line."
- Jackson said new Alabama transfer defensive end Qua Russaw looks strong and quick in practice, and added that it's awkward having the two veteran leaders of the room be naturally quieter guys – but they make it work.
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
Observations and Video from Ohio State’s Second Spring Practice of 2026
Legend Bey flexed his versatility with work at slot receiver, running back and punt returner while Ohio State's quarterbacks impressed in the team's second spring practice.
Observations and Video from Ohio State’s Second Spring Practice of 2026
Ohio State held its second practice of the spring on Thursday, and media members who cover the team were allowed in once again to watch the first hour of practice.
As was the case on Tuesday, the open practice window consisted primarily of individual drills, but concluded with a 7-on-7 passing period in which the offense and defense went head-to-head. Ohio State’s top three quarterbacks all looked sharp during that period, as Julian Sayin, Tavien St. Clair and Justyn Martin combined to complete every pass they attempted.
Sayin kicked the practice off with a fiery speech to the team during its pre-practice huddle, as the Ohio State quarterback was the player called upon to speak to the team before practice on Thursday after safety Leroy Roker took on that role Tuesday, showing how his leadership growing entering his second year as the Buckeyes’ starting quarterback.
Some more observations from what we saw at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Wednesday, including the versatility of freshman offensive weapon Legend Bey and how several receivers looked during the open practice window.
Legend Bey utilized all over the place
Legend Bey’s versatility and explosive athleticism have been major talking points from Ryan Day and recruiting experts since the saga that led him to Ohio State, and those traits were on display during Thursday’s open practice window.Bey rolled between running back and wide receiver in the Buckeyes’ position drills, ensuring he worked out of the slot and out of the backfield. He was also one of six Ohio State players returning punts in practice, joining wide receivers Brandon Inniss, De’Zie Jones, Jeremiah Smith, Chris Henry Jr. and Phillip Bell.
The No. 126 overall prospect in the 247Sports composite rankings, Bey’s best chance to see the field regularly as a freshman could come as a return man. Day has often entrusted punt return duties to sure-handed veterans – mostly Inniss the past two seasons – but Bey getting early looks there could build trust in him from Ohio State’s coaching staff. Kickoff return is another potential role for Bey as a freshman.
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If your OL wants you to keep growing the beard Julian, you better embrace the power of the beard.
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