OSU’s staff is pretty good at evaluating. There were some who were adamant that he would be in the class, and expected OSU to pursue because he was from OH… Didn’t work out at Purdue, so best of luck at Miami(OH)
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OSU’s staff is pretty good at evaluating. There were some who were adamant that he would be in the class, and expected OSU to pursue because he was from OH… Didn’t work out at Purdue, so best of luck at Miami(OH)
ScriptOhio
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The Ohio State Buckeyes had 22 commits in that class, and it was ranked as the fourth-best class in the country. Of those 22 commits, 11 of them have now left the program. Half of that class is gone, which means that Ryan Day needs to take a look at his talent evaluation.
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You need only a top 5 at every position instead of a top 50 previously. Much leaner classes. And I wouldn't even put any stock rankings. Just personnel needs. And if that kid can play by year 2 at the latest
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I’m not sure this is truly the case. This year’s portal and the changes we’re seeing have certainly played into guys leaving that may not have previously.
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calibuck
Too soon old, too late smart
Might suggest that now the Players have learned the rules of this new game. Some of the players go to smaller schools and excel, and then leverage their 'minor league' experience to the bigger/better teams via the portal. Others sign with, and get the training from, the better schools, with better coaches/facilities, etc and then leverage THAT into more NIL cash. Some are taking their skillset and contributions, and looking around to see where they can make a bigger impact (look at the QB carousel). Someone wiser than I might see how many QBs in the playoffs are with the team they originally sign with. And do a correlation with their original NIL $, versus what they're pulling in now....
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Texas Tech, JMU, Bama, UGA, aTm are the only teams in the CFP with QBs they recruited.
Unfortunately many of the NIL numbers aren't made public, so its hard to compare numbers unless the player, their agent or someone associated with them releases that info. Hence why I have yet to see how much Sayin is earning or negotiating, or how much JJ makes(the rumor is he's up to $7mil for next season). This is all a weird area we're in, in CFB. We know some salaries, but not all. So its kind of like a professional level, but still some numbers are shrouded in secrecy, my guess is because there isn't enough interest in those particular players.
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calibuck
Too soon old, too late smart
A thought keeps niggling in the back of my mind, all the focus is on the NIL $, and probably rightfully so. Does anyone have a handle on how much of the what, $22 million, that tOSU must pay its athletes? Guess it comes from the athletic department coffers, but thought it had to be spread around to ALL of the scholarship athletes, regardless of being revenue producers or not. Not certain how this is divvied out among the 36-odd sports under the scarlet & gray banner, so if anyone could clear away the fog, or point me to some blog somewhere, would be appreciated. Again, obviously the mandated payout does not hold alot of weight against the millions in NIL dollars, and isn't even enough to pay the taxes on the NIL loot. Thanks in advance. PS, see the football unis with Nike logo, but how about the golf team? Or rugby (know its club sport), etc. Or does the football team get the bulk (as there's more visibility to football/basketball than the other sports)....
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https://www.thelantern.com/2025/06/...ion,Concentrate the money in just four sports
So there’s really no clear breakdown. Unless someone has some insider information. 4 sports will get the bulk and the others will get some type of partial scholarship.
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