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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
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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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Great read, thanks for sharing. Been so busy keeping up with wrestling and March Madness that I kinda forgot about spring practice. One early prediction I have is that our OL will be among the top 5 units in the country. They took some lumps in pass pro late with IU and Miami, but then we realized literally everyone did because their fronts were ridiculously good. They'll be improved.
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Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
Quick Hits: Arthur Smith Calls Jeremiah Smith’s Potential “Limitless,” Iron Buckeye Brandon Inniss is Pushing Himself to Become a First-Round Pick
Arthur Smith calls Jeremiah Smith's potential “limitless,” and Iron Buckeye Brandon Inniss shares where he must improve to become a first-round pick in 2027.
OC Arthur Smith
- On Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin: “There’s a lot he can handle, and I think he’s very mature, very intelligent, so it’s been fun to work with him.”
- Can you ever give the ball too much to Jeremiah Smith? “No. I got asked that, if I gave the ball too many times to Derrick Henry, and I’d argue that I didn’t. I mean, Derrick, I think, carried the ball more than anybody in the postseason run (when Smith was the Tennessee Titans’ offensive coordinator) in ’19.”
- On Legend Bey: “There’s so many things he can do.” Smith compared Bey to Cordarrelle Patterson and Kenneth Gainwell, two of his former NFL running backs who were also used as receivers.
- On the Ohio State/Michigan rivalry: “One of the first texts I got was from (former Michigan and Titans offensive tackle) Taylor Lewan. He told me that I was a traitor even though I had no ties, I was a North Carolina guy. So I understand that rivalry, obviously it’s a huge game and looking forward to being part of it.”
WR Brandon Inniss
- Inniss said he skipped the Buckeye Cruise so he could become an Iron Buckeye. “There’s a rule that if you’re going on the Buckeye Cruise, you can’t be an Iron Buckeye. I was solely focused on being an Iron Buckeye and being one of the hardest workers on the team. I’m glad that I was able to hit that goal.”
- Inniss said it was important for him to be an Iron Buckeye because there are 51 new players on Ohio State’s roster this season. “A captain last year doesn’t mean anything to the new guys, honestly. I wanted them to know how hard I work and that comes with being an Iron Buckeye. They know the Iron Buckeyes are the hardest workers in the facility.”
- Inniss said Emeka Egbuka and Marvin Harrison Jr. showed him how hard he needed to work to succeed at Ohio State. Inniss wants to set the same standard for the Buckeyes’ newcomers.
- When asked what he needs to do to become a first-round pick, Brandon Inniss said, “I need to be more explosive. I need to have all the production I can. When I have the ball in my hands, I got to catch everything, I got to create a lot of separation and be dominant on the perimeter.”
- “That’s my dawg,” Inniss said when asked about new wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton. “Ever since he came in here, it’s been a good relationship with all the guys in the room. He brings a lot of energy every day.” Inniss said Jermaine Mathews Jr. told Inniss that he loves Hankton’s energy.
- Inniss called Arthur Smith an “amazing coach” who is “very smart.” He said Smith tells a lot of jokes but is also very serious. He looks forward to working with Smith more in the future.
- Inniss said Ryan Day involved him, Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate in the hiring of Hankton. "We were very involved. That's what he wanted because we are the leaders in the room." Inniss said Hankton was on the top of his list to be the program's next receivers coach.
OL Carson Hinzman
- On there being 51 new players on Ohio State’s roster: “I tried to do the best I can, kind of getting around. Obviously, you want to start with your unit out. I think the guys we have this year honestly are great, they're a great fit. I don't think we've had really any problems with anyone who's come in, either a young guy or a transfer.”
- On where the offensive line’s experience shows up: “Probably the rehab room, you can see a lot of the old guys in there getting work in (laughs). No, I'm just kidding. I think the fact that we can trust each other with our calls. Even if Coach Patricia is putting in some BS defense like he always does. I think it's good for us that we can trust that, one way or another, I know we're gonna get this done. Even if we're all wrong, we're all right, because we know exactly where we're going.” He added that the experience shows in the front five’s communication.
- Hinzman said this spring will be about working toward finding the best combination of five players on the starting offensive line. “We're looking at depth, we're looking at experience, we're looking at what could be the best fit for us right now. You obviously wanna put the five best guys on the field, and so I think Coach (Tyler) Bowen's been doing a great job of evaluating that.”
- On where he wants to grow: “There's stuff everywhere. You can always fine-tune everything. My footwork, being stronger in my core. I think working on my hamstrings, being able to pull away from the line quicker is gonna be really important, being able to land punches and be firm at the point. And not just kind of walling with guys, but actually driving through people in the run game is gonna be important as well.”
OL Luke Montgomery
- On the offensive line’s motivation following tough losses to Indiana and Miami to close its season: “I think you learn most from adversity. Those are two pretty great teams, obviously, and both were in the national championship (game), and you learn a lot from it when you go against great players like that. It’s only going to help us in this upcoming season, and obviously with that comes experience, and we’re very experienced up front.”
- Ohio State’s entire offensive line has been cross-training at multiple positions this spring, Montgomery said. He’s worked at all three positions: His usual guard, center and tackle.
- On how the experience of the Buckeyes’ offensive line will benefit the unit this year: “I think the experience matters in the tight-knit games, and we’ve got a lot of those this upcoming year. I think everything happens for a reason, and this upcoming year, we’ve got a gauntlet. (Our experience) it’s going to show in the games in the fourth quarter.”
- On what went wrong for the offensive line against Indiana and Miami: “I think it was just a technique thing. I really do think we honestly beat ourselves in some of those scenarios. I think we were ready to go into that game, and I think when we got into the game, we took things for granted a little bit. Just should have done better with the basics.”
- On Michigan recruiting him out of high school: "Thank goodness I didn’t go there, just with what’s going on in the past few years ... I hope some of them find the lord and can come back and be with the people they love.”
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