Which would you prefer as QB1 for the 2024 Buckeyes?

Dave Biddle reporting from several trusted sources that Ohio State did not make use of all available 15 bowl practices before the Cotton Bowl. Only 12-13 practices that were on the lighter side.

Pretty inexcusable, if true.

The Buckeyes struggled badly on offense against Missouri because of an injury to Devin Brown and poor offensive line play. Here are some other games since 2001 where the Buckeyes just couldn't put it together. Thoughts?

#9. 12-31-16: (3) Clemson 31 - (2) Ohio State 0
Rushing: 22-88 - Passing: 19-33-127-0-2 - Total: 55-215 - 3 TO's - 9 FD's

#8. 9-17-11: Miami, Fla 24 - (17) Ohio State 6
Rushing: 37-174 - Passing: 4-18-35-0-1 - Total: 55-209 - 2 TO's - 15 FD's

#7. 9-13-08: (1) USC 35 - (5) Ohio State 3
Rushing: 34-71 - Passing: 21-30-136-0-1 - Total: 64-207 - 3 TO's - 15 FD's

#6. 12-29-23: (9) Missouri 14 - (7) Ohio State 3
Rushing: 33-97 - Passing: 10-24-106-0-0 - Total yards: 57-203 - 1 TO - 12 FD's

#5. 10-1-11: (15) Mich St 10 - (17) Ohio State 7
Rushing: 39-35 - Passing: 12-25-143-1-1 - Total: 64-178 - 1 TO - 12 FD's

#4. 10-15-04: (16) Iowa 33 - (25) Ohio State 7
Rushing: 29-27 - Passing: 14-26-150-1-1 Total: 55-177 - 3 TO's - 12 FD's
#3. 9-22-01: (14) UCLA 13 - (21) Ohio State 6
Rushing: 35-121 - Passing: 5-23-45-0-2 Total: 58-166 - 2 TO's - 9 FD's

#2. 11-21-15: (9) Mich St 17 - (2) Ohio State 14
Rushing: 29-86 - Passing: 9-16-46-1-0 - Total: 45-132 - 0 TO's - 5 FD's

#1. 1-8-07: (2) Florida 41 - (1) Ohio State 14
Rushing: 23-47 - Passing: 4-14-35-0-1 - Total: 37-82 - 2 TO's - 8 FD's

Since the end of the Michigan game until now, it’s borderline nauseating watching morons stoke the fire/regurgitate falsehoods and simply take shots at kids, coaches—you name it, just to see what sticks on the wall. You can call me crazy, but the job that these guys are doing should stand for something. Not only is it vetted as best as possible, but it’s communicated with a degree of integrity AND humility that isn’t found anywhere else in the corners of Buckeye Cybernation. It may not be splashy, it may not it garner the clicks. But the “outrage” that is being displayed by some morons is embarrassing. And it turns into some bullshit high school pissing match because so and so carry’s water, or such and such won’t “ask the tough questions”. There is a reason why those jackasses can’t ask those questions, yet their platform empowers them to project a voice that is so squeaky that unsubstantiated validity becomes the grease.
Birm, Austin, Bill and Doug, thanks. The right way isn’t always the easiest.

@Birm Where do you rank your inability to revive the dab? Very disappointing.

Birm, have you, Bill, Austin or Andrew had a chance to read Ramzy Nasrallahs article WE ARE NOT OK and do you agree with what he said? I think it hIts hard but pretty straight up.

There's been a fair bit of talk, especially from Marc Givler, that we're playing Sonny out of position. I tend to agree, I think that what makes Sonny special is his athleticism relative to other linebackers. Playing him at safety saps that advantage. What do y'all think? Seen some talk of even playing him at JACK, which I think would also be a great fit for CJ Hicks. That is, if LJ ever lets Knowles use the position Login to view embedded media

That he's coming back for a fourth year!

Huge.

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Can Alford fill the Kevin Wilson role of "Day Contrarion"?

Alford's been AHC since 2015 and RGC since 2022. What is his role on game day? What is his role in weekly game planning?

I want a clearer understanding of Alford's responsibilities and contributions.

It's pretty clear Day missed Wilson this year because Wilson challenged and pushed Day. I'm concerned Day's offensive staff may be too aligned.

Consensus is, Corey Dennis' replacement needs to be a veteran who can push Day and take some tasks off HCs plate. Perhaps we should get more from our AHC/RGC. Would it be possible to change BH to AHC and hire an experienced OC?

Who is a worse matchup for Michigan?

From the All-American Bowl:

My bad for dropping the ball on updating this, but it should be good to go now.

Updated look at where Ohio State is numbers-wise at each position:


I still have Cade Stover listed here because he hasn't announced anything yet, but we expect him to leave.

If Stover leaves, I have OSU at 81 scholarships. That's including guys like Lorenzo Styles and Nigel Glover, and the recently added Will Kacmarek. So there's room to do more.

You know the deal. Jacob and I are separated for this one. I'll have you covered here.

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Mich beats Alabama by 7 at a neutral site …
Looks like Ohio State wasn’t totally outclassed in all phases.
The sky is not falling.

Why isn’t Doug on the boards. I think his hostility and hot takes as well as his glowing personality would be a wonderful addition. I’ll think about paying for his membship to get him here as long as he participates

Buckeyes love this kid's upside and have had him described to me a "bigger, faster" version of Cade Stover, very similar personality-wise. Played DE in high school and made move to TE full-time at Ohio.

He's averaged 21 catches a season for the Bobcats and should be in position to compete for TE1 reps in Columbus ASAP. He'll have two years of eligibility remaining.

Well. It’s up to Alabama to make things right. As much as I hate to root for them.