The Proof Is In The Putting (Receivers Into The NFL) The Buckeyes were on display in this year’s NFL Draft as receivers Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave were selected 10th and 11th overall, respectively. They were followed by former teammate Jameson Williams, who went 12th overall. Together, the three of them were Ohio State’s starting …
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When it comes to the impact coaching changes can have on recruiting, there’s rarely ever an ideal time for a head coach to replace assistants. There will always be some hiccups along the way and some new relationships that just don’t click. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day brought in four new assistant coaches this …
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Every year, Ohio State has some of the most elite athletes in college football. Despite these elite athletes, however, the Buckeyes haven’t had a punt return for a touchdown since 2014 and haven’t had a kickoff return for a touchdown since 2010. Despite the lack of touchdowns, special teams has still proven to be an …
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From the moment Paris Johnson committed to the Buckeyes, the countdown officially began ticking towards the day he would be Ohio State’s starting left tackle. Johnson committed three years ago this June, so this has been a bit of a long time coming. As a true freshman, he competed for the starting right tackle job …
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The offensive tackle situation at Ohio State has been rather interesting over the last year or so. Last season, the Buckeyes had both of their starting tackles from 2020 returning. Left tackle Thayer Munford and right tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere were arguably the best duo in the nation. During fall camp, however, the world’s largest wrench …
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The Ohio State Buckeyes have not had a punt return or a kickoff return go for a touchdown since 2014 when receiver Jalin Marshall scored on a 54-yard punt return against Indiana. It was the first of four consecutive touchdowns for the redshirt freshman that day as the Buckeyes would go on to a come-from-behind …
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How far back do Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and new OSU offensive line coach Justin Frye go? The first time they ever worked together, Day was still a wide receivers coach. The year was 2012 and the school was Temple. Day and Frye worked for Steve Addazio at Temple and then both went …
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Who Is Jim Knowles? Today’s generation of kids and young adults probably don’t appreciate game shows the way the rest of the population does. Sure, Jeopardy is still going strong and The Price Is Right is blasting through its 50th season, but back in the day game shows were the bridge between the morning news …
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Ohio State has a new offensive line coach. Buckeye head coach Ryan Day has hired UCLA offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Justin Frye to replace Greg Studrawa, who was let go by Day on January 6. Day has also named Frye associate head coach for the Ohio State offense. “I am thrilled to welcome …
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