Will be watching the Ohio State hoops game against UNC this afternoon and dropping some thoughts here. If anyone wants to chat during the game. I'll be around.

Is he playing today?

Coming back home, right?

My thoughts on NIL are this. Although it sounds good to be able to purchase the best players, I don’t think that it is sustainable nor does it make for a cohesive football team as we have witnessed at Texas A&M and Miami. It just builds resentment on the team when new players get million dollar contracts whereas older established stars get little to nothing. Football is a team sport with 85 players pursuing the same goals.
Actually I think OSU is on the right path with NIL although I would like them to pay all their existing players from their new B10 media contract a revenue sharing amount (say $200k). It is not fair that certain less glamorous position players receive all the NIL money. Star players could still earn more money from advertisers but all players still benefit from NIL. Being that the B10 has the largest TV contract puts us in a great position to get great players even if they are not the Patrick Mahomes etc of the college world. You may pay $1m for a star player only for them to suffer a career ending injury on their first play in pads.

I have no insider info, just speculation. Kind of wierd how silent it has gotten with Caleb. Normally good and bad news are reported equally on here. So could this be a huge boom on signing day per Downs request? It just seems odd that none is saying anything. anyway I guess we will find out soon enough.

Will Cam stay on staff after LJ retires?

He's currently a GA DL coach and I think he can become a very effective recruiter, especially in the DMV. The region is still one of the most fertile recruiting areas in the country and I'd like to see a renewed presence/focus there.

DTE can confirm the expected move of Keenan Bailey to tight ends coach is official.

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The nation’s No. 2 overall prospect. This seems somewhat significant.

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Will keep track of where Ohio State's guys land on All-America teams here. A reminder that a player gets a tree in Buckeye Grove for getting the first-team nod from any "reputable" organization. That includes orgs like the Associated Press, FWAA, Walter Camp, Sporting News and AFCA (those are the five that determine consensus/unanimous distinctions). But I think getting a nod from a place like CBS Sports, ESPN or The Athletic would be enough to get a tree. I'm not sure if a PFF nod would get someone a tree.

WALTER CAMP
First Team: WR Marvin Harrison Jr., OT Paris Johnson Jr.
Second Team: QB C.J. Stroud, LB Tommy Eichenberg

FOOTBALL WRITERS ASSOCIATION
First Team: Harrison, Johnson
Second Team: Eichenberg

ASSOCIATED PRESS
First Team: Harrison
Second Team: Johnson, OT Dawand Jones, Eichenberg, SAF Ronnie Hickman

SPORTING NEWS
First Team: Harrison
Second Team: Jones, Eichenberg

AFCA
First Team: Harrison, Johnson
Second Team: Stroud

THE ATHLETIC
First Team: Harrison, Johnson
Second Team: DE J.T. Tuimoloau

CBS SPORTS
First Team: Harrison, Jones
Second Team: Stroud, Johnson, Eichenberg

PRO FOOTBALL FOCUS
First Team: Harrison, Jones, Eichenberg
Second Team: Hickman

I just received a text saying Gene Smith put out a statement encouraging fans to contribute to the 3 NIL's @Birm is this true?

I’ve been taught and learned it to be true In any aspect of life ..we can not always control circumstances... but ... we CAN always control our attitude toward ANY challenge... certainly many challenges are piling up against the team and the coaches ... TWO preseason Heisman contenders have been sidelined for most of the season .. JSN and Henderson... one such loss would cripple any team ... we lost badly for the 2nd year in a row to our bitter rival and are receiving ridicule for the mental toughness of the team and especially the coaching that is probably justified....NOW there are questions about recruiting and NIL effectiveness.... on top of all that we are getting ready to play the no 1 team for the past 2 years in their back yard ..... certainly cause to believe we might be on an huge downturn and will get smacked by Georgia...odds say we will .....and if the team accepts that it will happen......the ONLY WAY to avoid this is to NOT ACCEPT that outcome..... starts with ATTITUDE....not JUST SAYING the positive words ... although that’s a good start ..and not just reciting the company line so others hear it ... but REALLY having the right ATTITUDE ... that is always to control yourself and what YOU DO in difficult times against challenges... and that is to focus on not performing in FEAR BUT IN CONFIDENCE that if you REALLY do your best ... not just say you did ...that’s all you can control and that is fine .. and never giving up until time is gone in the game ... no matter what is happening during the game. ....as Belichick would say DO YOUR JOB and Urban would say ...total focus for 6 or 7 seconds EVERY PLAY...that is usually more than the opponent will do ... don’t be the opponent that doesn’t........ none of this is NEW advice ... everyone knows what the magic words are ... lol ... the difference always come from the team that stops the pity party, excuses and stupid mistakes due to out of control emotions AND puts in the really hard work and preparation THEN .... just go DO IT ...every play... we all know the team that does that most consistently will win .... not necessarily the team with the most 5 stars ... that is proven every time any team is upset .... Tressel helped the team get there against unbeatable Miami and Urban did against Bama. ..just to name 2 of our favorite examples...Day has a huge challenge OR opportunity ... it’s up to the team to fight to find the attitude they must have .... it can be a huge burden OR a enormous blessing they can have for the rest of their life. I LOVE watching this real life experience play out in sports in a single game like this ... I am PUMPED to see the Buckeyes dig deep and find the attitude against all the negative things they seem to be facing ... look what the 2014 TEAM did with their 3rd QB... this is why we all are so involved... it’s GREAT ...please GO BUCKS Git er dun lol

Just came across this thread from today on the On3 USC board. Some entertaining thoughts. The Jeremiah Smith commitment put a slight damper on things, but they are still hopeful.

Charlie baker former Massachusetts governor this move has to be with nil in mind by the ncaa a political person as president interesting

Awesome. Cant wait for roadies to see USC & UCLA

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Just when I thought it couldnt get worse for us Browns fans…

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I saw your tweet about the promotion of playbook products. Do they happen to have a coaster with 85 yards through the heart of the south? Would be an instant purchase from me if so.

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