Now that our day-to-day house cleaning runs out the way, lets get to todays headlines.
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On the brilliant side, weve made it to yet another Friday. On the not-so-bright side, the country is continuing to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic and college football is teetering on the edge of cancellation. With that being said, hopefully everybody is continuing to follow social distancing standards whenever possible and using masks in public spaces. It is quite literally our only chance of seeing the Buckeyes this season.
This is an actual photo of me attempting to compose an intro for todays Buckeye Bits …
247Sports just recently upgraded their rankings for the 2022 class, and Texas QB Quinn Ewers is the new No. 1 player in the country. Ohio State was one of the very first programs to provide the first-class possibility, who now holds nearly 30 scholarship offers, and according to Ewers himself the Buckeyes are the school that is presently hiring him the hardest.
Continuing today of national award watch lists, another Ohio State gamer discovered his name amongst some preseason contenders. The John Mackey Award, developed in 2000 and given annually to college footballs leading tight end, has never been won by a Buckeye. Luke Farrell will look to break that trend, as the senior was called to the 2020 watch list. Farrell caught just seven passes for 119 lawns and 2 goals in 2015.
This years Big Ten Championship rings are nothing brief of amazing. In addition to the now-annual Gold Pants the team receives for beating Michigan whenever they play, this years title rings likewise include ball game of The Game also. The rings likewise display a trio of B1G Championship prizes, signifying the three-straight seasons Ohio State has won the conference.
We heard everything about Ohio States brand-new bullet position prior to the 2019 season, just for it to simply mean a little an extended role for SAM linebacker Pete Werner. Enter Kourt Williams, who rather literally fits the exact costs for what the Buckeyes pictured the bullet position to be having actually played a linebacker/safety hybrid in high school. Williams now joins the OSU defense with the determination to do everything, hoping to fill a role something comparable to that of Isaiah Simmons at Clemson.
Michigans Isaiah Livers will withdraw from the 2020 NBA Draft and return to school next season, per release.
Significant Big Ten news.– Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) July 17, 2020
Continuing this week of national award watch lists, another Ohio State player found his gamer discovered some preseason contenders. The rings likewise showcase a trio of B1G Championship trophies, symbolizing the three-straight seasons Ohio State has actually won the conference.
We heard all about Ohio States brand-new bullet position prior to the 2019 season, only for it to just indicate a bit of an extended function for SAM linebacker Pete Werner.
These brand-new Atlanta Hawks jerseys are outright FIRE.
It was simply tipped to me the Atlanta Hawks will be debuting the following jerseys starting next season, throwback colors/trim with the style commemorating “The Human Highlight” age. pic.twitter.com/Dkk8tit7Zv— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) July 17, 2020
Speaking of Clemson, Ohio State is still awaiting news concerning among Dabo Swinneys previous dedicates. Four-star corner Jordan Hancock committed to the Tigers back in March, however decommitted previously this week. All indications point to him ending up with the Buckeyes, as there are now a massive 11 Crystal Balls on 247Sports all in favor of OSU. The gifted DB teased Buckeye Nation on Twitter on Friday, with a new graphic including himself putting on the Scarlet and Gray behind the Thorpe Award.
This was my favorite Michael Thomas play throughout his time at Ohio State (not consisting of the trick play during the Sugar Bowl against Alabama, clearly). That corner he burned on that play? Just a man named Kendall Fuller– the guy who sealed the victory for Chiefs with his interception in Super Bowl LIV.
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Its Urban Meyer if anybody understands a thing or 2 about college football. Im not entirely sure how well-versed he is in transmittable diseases, and so you have to take his viewpoint on matters like this with a grain of salt. Meyer thinks that the conference-only schedule in the Big Ten increases the opportunities of having a season in 2020, making it easier for teams to follow particular protocols while likewise restricting some travel.
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Well end todays Buckeye Bits and send you off for the weekend with some wholesome Cardale Jones content.
I dont understand the number of more specialists require to say these things before individuals to decide to believe them over Facebook “scientists,” but here we are.
Next in line is Josh Proctor, who had a hard time a bit in minimal action last season but has been a highly-touted athlete given that he first stepped foot on school.
Brett continued with our Leaders of the Room series on Friday, this time taking a look at the security position. Jordan Fuller was apparently here forever, but he is now a member of the Los Angeles Rams. Next in line is Josh Proctor, who struggled a bit in restricted action last season but has actually been a highly-touted professional athlete given that he initial step foot on campus.
In considerable Big Ten basketball news outside of Ohio State, Michigans Isaiah Livers has decided to withdraw from the 2020 NBA Draft and return to Ann Arbor. Livers was one of the groups leading scorers last season, balancing 12.9 points per game.
Meyer thinks that the conference-only schedule in the Big Ten increases the chances of having a season in 2020, making it simpler for teams to follow particular protocols while also limiting some travel.
De Smith: “Wearing a mask will most likely be the most substantial part of whether sports return in this country. Thats not a political statement; thats a good sense and scientific statement.”– Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) July 17, 2020
ICYMI, yesterdays Buckeye Bits focused on the newest Power 5 procedures that were revealed on Thursday. The plan information some minimum standards for playing football this fall, including once a week screening, 10-day seclusion for gamers and personnel that test positive, and other stipulations that both make whatever safer however also harder to happen.
