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Ohio State’s record-breaking running back is getting a fresh start with an unlikely rival: Buckeye Breakfast
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Former Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins is getting a chance to press the reset button on his NFL career while playing for his rival in the process. Five years ago, Dobbins was at the center of what is Ryan Day’s only win over Michigan, back in 2019. He ran for 211 yards and four touchdowns on 31 carries plus another 49 yards receiving in a 56-27 win with Jim Harbaugh standing on the other sideline.
Ohio State safety to enter transfer portal
‘Tis that time of the year again, the second transfer portal window has opened up, and we already have one Ohio State football player that has decided to have his name get sucked in. After just one season in Columbus, safety Cedrick Hawkins announced his plans to enter into the transfer portal. He didn’t receive any playing time at all during his freshman campaign after coming to to OSU as a four-star prospect out of Titusville, Florida, according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. Although Hawkins played considerably in the spring game, he’s stuck behind a lot of depth in the secondary, so...
Ohio State football’s quarterback competition hinges on 1 moment, over and over
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The exacting standard of Ohio State football’s quarterback competition rolled out of coach Ryan Day’s mouth in real time during last Saturday’s spring game. Devin Brown drove a mostly third-string offense into the red zone on his second and final possession of the...
Reporter Gregg Doyel apologizes for awkward remarks to Caitlin Clark
Indy Star columnist Gregg Doyel was widely criticized on Wednesday over some awkward behavior toward Caitlin Clark, and he has since issued an apology. Clark was selected No. 1 overall in the WNBA Draft on Monday by the Indiana Fever. She spoke with the local media in Indianapolis on Wednesday. Doyel is obviously excited about... The post Reporter Gregg Doyel apologizes for awkward remarks to Caitlin Clark appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Former Ohio State commit puts Notre Dame in his top group
As soon as Jayvan Boggs decommitted from Ohio State, the connection to Notre Dame football began. It was confirmed on Wednesday evening, as Boggs released his top 7 schools with the Irish making the cut along with Florida, Georgia, Missouri, UCF, USC and Texas. The 6-foot and 188-pound Florida native is viewed as one of the top players in the country, ranking as the No. 193 overall prospect and 23rd receiver according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. The Irish aren’t one of the few schools that Boggs has already set up official visits to, but if they are to receive one, he could eventually land in South Bend. Top 7!! Where we going 🏠? @SteezoDsgn @JohnGarcia_Jr @RivalsFriedman @adamgorney @SWiltfong_ @CharlesPower @Cocoa_Schneider @adam_franco @DemetricDWarren @ErikRichardsUSA pic.twitter.com/IUbIMeHDKA — Jayvan Boggs (@Jayvan_Boggs) April 17, 2024 Notre Dame currently has 19 total commits in the 2025 class, with three other receivers commited in Jerome Bettis Jr., Elijah Burress and Shaun Terry. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Mike on X: @MikeFChen
What we learned, takeaways from this past week in high school baseball and softball
CHILLICOTHE − Another week down, and another set of shakeups in the baseball and softball worlds. The races for the top of the Scioto Valley Conference continue to tighten, even as Zane Trace and Unioto each sit undefeated atop the baseball and softball standings, respectively. Chillicothe softball is rebounding and closing in on a potential return to an even record. Westfall is in a groove of its own.
H.S. Notebook: Lancaster softball makes history, ranked No. 1 in the state for first time
LANCASTER — The Lancaster softball team made history earlier in the week when they were ranked No. 1 in the state in the Division I Ohio High School Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association poll. The Lady Gales are 13-1 overall and 3-0 in the Ohio Capital Conference. Their lone loss...
Ohio State football recruiting scouting report: Garrett Stover
Ohio State football had another dominant recruiting class and landed a consensus top-five class in the country. Once again, the class features serious star power and was able to snag some amazing talent on the defensive side of the football including an extremely impressive linebacker from its own backyard. Name: Garrett Stover High School: Big Walnut (Sunbury, OH) Height: 6 feet, 0 inches Weight: 214 pounds Position: Linebacker Strengths Tackle drill with Garrett Stover. pic.twitter.com/OaYyG5U8P1 — Tony Gerdeman (@TonyGerdeman) June 14, 2023 Garrett Stover has surprising speed and unique explosiveness likely hitting the 4.45 seconds range in the forty-yard dash, which should translate to an ability to handle Big Ten...
Meet Nekoe Baumgartner, the woman behind the wheel of Blue Jackets’ zamboni
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — It’s definitely been a climb for 25-year-old Nekoe Baumgartner to get where she is today. “I just wasn’t doing well,” Baumgartner said. “Like mentally, physically, whatever. In all honesty I didn’t enjoy skating growing up.” Baumgartner and her family moved to the Columbus area when she was six years old and […]
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