Passed in his sleep.

Roberts loved the attention he was given over the weekend. Buckeyes looking very strong here:

This is kind of cool. Not 100% sure the exact formula that was used but still pretty cool nonetheless. OSU is in the top 2 in 5 of the 8 position groups

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A day in the life of a recruit. I've seen a couple of these videos but this one is my favorite one so far. Coach G makes an appearance and I can see why recruits like him.

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Joe Biden is similarly known for his abilities with the cognitive.

This country doesn’t appear to understand the cognitive.

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This will be interesting...

I wonder what the attitudes of the players are with the new coaches and new players? Does it reduce or increase the brotherhood by bringing in replacing replacements? Does it force players to work harder to keep their jobs knowing that Day may bring in new players from the portal? Seems to me that Day and Mariotti have their work cut out for them to remold these players back into a team? What of the attitudes of Hartford, Scott, Hinzman, Hayden, etc? Some may leave but others may work even extra hours to prove they are worthy of playing time.

Though no Buckeyes won the Heisman Trophy in the 1960's, they started and ended the decade with good representation.

1960 - Tom Matte - SR - RB - Finished 7th - Winner - Joe Bellino - SR - RB - Navy

1961 - Bob Ferguson - SR - HB - Runner-up - Winner - Ernie Davis - SR - HB - Syracuse

1969 - Rex Kern - JR - QB - Finished 3rd - Winner - Steve Owens - SR - RB - Oklahoma

1969 - Jim Otis - SR - RB - Finished 7th

1969 - Jack Tatum - JR - DB - Finished 10th


Point totals for all teams with at least 10 points (10 for 1st, 9 for 2nd, etc). Total points in first parenthesis, number of players in second, winners in third:

Notre Dame (41 pts) (7) (1)
Purdue (38 pts) (5)
S. Cal (29 pts) (3) (2)
Syracuse (29) (4) (1)
UCLA (27 pts) (4) (1)
Ohio St. (26 pts) (5)
Minnesota (24 pts) (3)
Mich. St. (22 pts) (4)
Texas (21 pts) (4)
Illinois (21 pts) (3)
Navy (20 pts) (2) (2)
Tulsa (18 pts) (2)
Auburn (16 pts) (3)
Ole Miss (15 pts) (2)
Oklahoma (14 pts) (2) (1)
Alabama (14 pts) (3)
Tennessee (13 pts) (4)
Miami, Fl (13 pts) (3)
Penn St. (13 pts) (2)
Florida (12 pts) (2) (1)
Ga. Tech (12 pts) (2)
Michigan (12 pts) (2)
Oregon St (10 pts) (1) (1)

*Other vote getters of note:
Billy Kilmer - SR - RB - UCLA - 5th in 1960
Mike Ditka - SR - E - Pitt - 6th in 1960
Roman Gabriel - SR - QB- NC St - 9th in 1961
Merlin Olsen - SR - DL - Utah St - 10th in 1961
Roger Staubach - JR - QB - Navy - Winner - 1963
Dick Butkus - JR - LB - Illinois - 6th in 1963 - 3rd in 1964
Brian Piccolo - SR - RB - Wake Forest - 10th in 1964
Bob Griese - JR - QB - Purdue - 8th in 1965 - 2nd in 1966
Steve Spurrier - JR - QB - 9th in 1965 - Winner - 1966
OJ Simpson - JR - RB - S. Cal - 2nd in 1967 - Winner in 1968
Archie Manning - JR - QB - Ole Miss - 4th in 1969 - 3rd in 1970

Next, the 1970's...

The past few weeks have far and away exceeded my expectations. From portal wins, to returning players, to coaching changes.

Since we’re never fully satisfied as a fan base, what else would you like to see Day to next? What other moves need to happen to finish out this amazing run?

For me, RT, DL Coach and experienced LB depth are my top 3. What any I missing? Maybe a key 2025 piece? Fire away, since we’re reloading the clip. Ha!

Catchable Ball %
Kyle McCord - 76%
Will Howard - 67%

Avg Depth of Target
Kyle McCord - 8.5 Yds
Will Howard - 7.7 Yds

Hoping for civilized conversation.

@Bill Landis

I’ve tried signing up for the text everyday for the last 3 days by texting the number and nothing happens.

6146624509 is the right number right?

I honestly respect the hell out of this kid. He is a straight up DAWG. I love that he is willing to stay put and is willing to compete.

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Totally cool when they can throw around money, but once OSU gets in the game it’s an issue. With the size of these Big Ten schools, alumni base, and vast endowment resources, if schools ever start paying players directly, the balance of power could shift in a B1G way.


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I know the game doesn't start until 430 but who is ready to see CJ take down the Ravens?

Anyone know what the weather is like in Baltimore?

Interesting world we're living in, eh?

Julian Sayin is in the portal and the conversation around him has been very Buckeye-centric and for good reason: the two sides were very close throughout his process and the Buckeyes would have loved to add him a year ago but Sayin wanted to play at Alabama and it never materialized for Ohio State.

In that time, Air Noland chose the Buckeyes. Devin Brown chose the Buckeyes over and over, Lincoln Kienholz chose the Buckeyes. A month ago, Ohio State coaches had to begin talking to those three quarterbacks about Will Howard and each of them decided to keep picking the Buckeyes.

Adding a player like Sayin, who is very good and in my opinion the best quarterback in the Class of 2024, means another difficult conversation and not just a "hey this is what we need to do in order to get better for 2024" but a "Hey, we actually think you guys aren't going to develop here even though that's what we've recruited you on and built the relationship upon" type-of-conversation.

Chemistry matters and culture matters and while I understand that everyone believes—in many ways rightfully so—that it's better to just stack talent and let it sort itself out, I personally think that's not the direction Ohio State is going to go. If you want to build a great team you have to trust and talent and it's not just the quarterback room watching these decisions it's the entire team. How does Jeremiah Smith respond if the Buckeyes "screw over" another 5-star quarterback in Air Noland that played a major role in his recruitment?

Long story short, I don't think Ohio State is going to make the move with Julian Sayin. I understand folks think they should no matter what but everything being done in Columbus right now is for the 2024 season and if Sayin isn't going to come in and be the starter—he wouldn't be the starter as a true freshman—then jeopardizing the rest of the chemistry and culture of the program isn't worth risking.

Raise the pitchforks if you want, call me a homer if you want, but I think it's the right decision.

In the Julian Sayin thread, here was Saturday night's update about 850p

I think the decision has been made and expect — if Sayin wants to come to Ohio State — we could/should see that in next 24ish hours.

USC is in consideration but Buckeyes are and have been preferred destination.

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Tim Walton is back.

According to multiple reports, the former Ohio State defensive back and co-captain will return to Columbus to coach defensive backs.

Talked to him about his decision and broke down what the commitment means here:

As offensive coordinator. Expecting an official announcement tomorrow.