As we get closer to Kickoff Week, here’s some quick notes from Ohio State and beyond. Don’t forget to sign up for this year’s “Pick-em” contest!
Buckeye 411
- Injury Report- It’s no surprise to anyone who’s played or followed college football that this time of year is when people start getting dinged up. The body, no matter how well tuned, is not built for two a days and the amount of stress that those can bring- especially with the philosophy of “Make practice so hard that the games are easy”. As such, the Buckeye Walking Wounded are a significant number, but there are no serious injuries. John Simon missed today’s practice, but only as precautionary measures. Kyle Dodson, Ryan Shazier, and Michael Bennett were all limited today as well, while Zach Domicone continues to heal from his knee scope.
- That Being Said- Jordan Hall was running today, and said the boot comes off tomorrow. Jacoby Boren is back at practice, and is the second string center at this point.
- Snappy- As a former longsnapper, we loves us some Bryce Haynes here at tBBC. So, reports that his already fast delivery has improved the punt timing by around .2 of a second was yet another reason to consume a celebratory cupcake here in the office. To be fair, though… not much of an excuse was needed.
- Weighty Matters- Adolphus Washington has moved inside to tackle, and is having a great camp- Hankins talks about how his presence will definitely improve the pass rush this season.
- Star Light? The team is still trying to find who will fill the “Star” role in nickle defense- Christian Bryant may move down, although Corey Brown is also getting a look.
- Stripes Stripped- Walkon linebacker Joe Burger lost his today, as did QB Cardale Jones.
- Candles- Happy Belated Birthday to Archie Griffin.
Around The NCAA
- Nice Digs- You think that the WHAC is awesome (it is) and that Oregon is extravagant (yup), check out Southern Cal’s new home (ht Conquest Chronicles):
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- Eric Was Right. And of course, I bury it below the fold. 🙂 A recent article from Inside Higher Education points out what E was saying about the positive impact that football has on a college’s “status”, although I found the comparisons to Balinese cockfighting to be quite apt.
- Rumors- There may be more “news” for Penn State this week; whispers say that it might be released “new” information regarding the Sandusky situation, or that President Spanier’s defense team is set to rebut the Freeh Report findings. Or, it could be nothing… who knows?
- If It’s News- though, it might not be covered by the folks at WLPA Radio, who have dropped their coverage of Nittany Lion Sports.
- High As The Appalachian Mountains- At least, this is the “excuse du jour” for the hilarity that was Mich1gAAn’s loss to Appy State. Whatever lets you sleep at night, Llllloyd; clearly Mark Richt lost control of the Wolverine program.
- Good News About TTUN- The Wolverine Scourge has been halted, if only temporarily, in it’s attempt at southern expansion. A kid at an Oklahoma City elementary school has been told that his “Sun And Blue” UM shirt is not allowed on the property. The fact that my brother’s kids are in the OKC school district is purely coincidence, I’m sure.
- OK, This Isn’t Funny Anymore- Why would any running back recruit want to go to Iowa, other than the complete lack of competition on the depth chart? It’s seriously worse than being a drummer for Spinal Tap at this point.
And Finally
- Meanwhile, At The Cleveland Zoo- The rhinos have decided to provide commentary on the Browns’ quarterback situation:
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