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After a week hiatus, Ohio State football is set to retake the field this weekend for a matchup with No. 9 Indiana this Saturday at the Horseshoe. The Buckeyes will hope that everything runs smoothly this week both within their own program and among the Hoosiers so that Ryan Day and his guys don't have to miss anymore time.
Let’s jump right into today’s headlines.
From around Land-Grant Holy Land...
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(Gene Ross, LGHL)
The Buckeyes’ hoops team lost leading scorer Kaleb Wesson to the NBA Draft and a pair of guards to transfers this offseason. Where will they make up some of that production?
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Davon Hamilton picked up his first career sack, Malcolm Jenkins recorded another pick, and Terry McLaurin continued to be awesome in this week’s OSU alum NFL highlights.
Podcast: Crimson Quarry’s Mike Miller previews Ohio State-Indiana
(Matt Tamanini, LGHL)
It’s always great to get the point of view of the opposition heading into a big matchup. In today’s In Conversation, Matt sits down with Crimson Quarry managing editor Mike Miller to talk Buckeyes-Hoosiers.
From around the gridiron...
On Tuesday, we got to hear from Ryan Day and a handful of Buckeyes as they sat down with the media to preview the Indiana game. As usual, the head coach was the first to the podium.
Day opened up by talking about trying to keep things moving after the Maryland game was cancelled. He says the team tried to replicate game reps as best as possible in practice, but Indiana really gets the added bonus of being in rhythm with four-straight weeks of play.
Ryan Day begins his weekly press conference discussing the pros and cons of having last weekend off. He said #Indiana got the chance to play and has played four straight weeks. He said the #Buckeyes did everything as if it was a game rep.
— Bucknuts (@Bucknuts247) November 17, 2020
The former quarterback coach had lots of praise for Indiana QB Michael Penix.
#Buckeyes Ryan Day on #Hoosiers QB Michael Penix Jr.: "He's fearless. you've got to give him a lot of credit. Right now, he's playing almost perfectly. ... He's a very competitive player, as you can tell."
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) November 17, 2020
Day says he understands that there is no margin of error for Ohio State, especially now that they will be playing at least one fewer game. He says the team was disappointed and angry about the Maryland cancellation, but handled it maturely and got right to work.
Ryan Day: “Whether somebody’s 4-0 or 0-4, we have to win every game here.”
Day said there’s no margin of error for Ohio State.
— Eleven Warriors (@11w) November 17, 2020
Like many in the Big Ten sphere, Day is not surprised by Indiana’s rise this season.
Ryan Day said he isn't surprised by Indiana's success this season. “You could see them getting better last year. They were playing really, really well.”
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) November 17, 2020
While the fans have certainly expressed their feelings in regards to the team needing to make improvements following the Rutgers game, Ohio State’s players have felt the same.
Day said the response has been good from the #Buckeyes to get better after the #Rutgers game. He said it has been frustrating not to see that on the field.
— Bucknuts (@Bucknuts247) November 17, 2020
Day also had praise for Indiana head coach Tom Allen, who has done a phenomenal job building the Hoosier into the program they have become so far this season.
Day said IU coach Tom Allen has done a wonderful job in recruiting and bringing better players to Indiana. He also credited Allen with the player development and the job of the coaches overall.
— Patrick Murphy (@_Pat_Murphy) November 17, 2020
In case you were worried about an early exit, Ryan Day loves coaching at Ohio State.
Ryan Day on coaching at Ohio State: “We're able to recruit great young men and really talented guys, but with it comes great expectations. I believe this is the best place in America, the best job in America, and we get to coach the best young men. So it's a blessing to be here.”
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) November 17, 2020
Defensive end Tyler Friday was up next at the mic, and he began his time praising the work of his fellow defensive linemen as they continue to improve each week.
#OhioState defensive end Tyler Friday said everyone on the defensive line is stepping up their game and the rotation helps to keep players fresh.
— Bucknuts (@Bucknuts247) November 17, 2020
Friday, like the rest of us, thinks this college football season has been really odd.
Tyler Friday said he “definitely didn't see this coming” that Indiana would be the biggest game of the year, but 2020 has been an unpredictable year in the Big Ten, and they try to come into every season with a mindset that anything can happen.
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) November 17, 2020
Friday finished up by acknowledging how important it will be for Ohio State to get pressure on Penix and make him uncomfortable. He then passed things over to Thayer Munford.
The talented offensive tackle does not think the Buckeyes have come close to hitting their peak.
#OhioState offensive lineman Thayer Munford said he knows there are a lot of people outside the program thinking the #Buckeyes are the best program in the nation but they still feel they have a lot to work on.
— Bucknuts (@Bucknuts247) November 17, 2020
Ohio State beat Indiana 51-10 last season, but the Buckeyes know that doesn’t carry much weight into this year’s meeting.
Munford said the #Buckeyes aren’t focused on the score of previous games or history with #Indiana. He said #OhioState can’t wait to play the #Hoosiers.
— Bucknuts (@Bucknuts247) November 17, 2020
Munford’s offensive line mate Josh Myers spoke next, and he began by talking about how the team isn’t quite satisfied yet with the way the running game has looked.
Ohio State offensive lineman Josh Myers said the #Buckeyes have “mixed feelings” about the running game so far this year. He said it could look prettier but 200 yards per game isn’t bad.
— Patrick Murphy (@_Pat_Murphy) November 17, 2020
Harry Miller has been a topic of discussion, as the first-year guard has struggled a bit early on, but Myers isn’t worried. Day acknowledged earlier that Miller has been thrown into the fire at a new position, but lauded his ability to learn from his mistakes. Myers expressed a similar sentiment.
Josh Myers acknowledged there have been a few lapses in communication between him and Harry Miller in games this year, but he's confident they'll “be just fine” as the year progresses. Said Miller is in a tough spot as a first-year starter who didn't have a normal offseason.
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) November 17, 2020
Josh Proctor was the final Buckeye to speak on Tuesday, and he classified himself as the “Swiss Army knife” of the defense with his willingness to play anywhere he is needed. Proctor is impressed by the athleticism of Indiana’s receivers, and knows this is an important week for the Ohio State secondary to step up.
Proctor said the athleticism of #Indiana’s receiving corps stands out. He said #OhioState has to be at their best against the #Hoosiers.
— Bucknuts (@Bucknuts247) November 17, 2020
Proctor finished up the afternoon talking about his experience in playing man-to-man coverage, even as a safety, as former DC Jeff Hafley had him practicing with the corners at times last season.
Josh Proctor said he had some experience playing in man-to-man coverage, as he's been doing some this year as a slot cornerback, because “Hafley used to make me practice with the corners sometimes.”
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) November 17, 2020
Speaking of Indiana, the last time these two teams met a man by the name of J.K. Dobbins had a pretty great afternoon. Maybe this is the week an Ohio State running back steps up and pours in some big numbers for the Buckeye offense.
The last time @OhioStateFB faced Indiana, @Jkdobbins22 ran WILD for the Buckeyes pic.twitter.com/4ReqwKkBub
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 17, 2020From around the hardwood...
We are just one day away from the NBA Draft, and Kaleb Wesson is hoping to hear his name called on Wednesday night. Most draft analysts have the forward as a late second-round pick.
more day... @Elite_Hooper99
The @NBADraft is tomorrow at 8PM ET on @ESPN pic.twitter.com/UlvybVDrFF
— Ohio State Hoops (@OhioStateHoops) November 17, 2020
On the women’s side of things, Ohio State junior Dorka Juhasz has been named to the Naismith Trophy Watch List. Juhasz averaged 13.2 points and 9.4 rebounds last season, and finished fourth in the Big Ten with 10 double-doubles. She is the first Buckeye in program history to lead the team in both scoring and rebounding in each of her first two seasons.
@Dorkajuhasz14 has been named to the @NaismithTrophy Watch List for the upcoming season
️#GoBuckeyes pic.twitter.com/OgfayRxbu1
— Ohio State WBB (@OhioStateWBB) November 17, 2020
In addition to Wesson and Juhasz, you know who else at Ohio State can hoop?
Thats right, wide receiver Garrett Wilson.
@lthsbasketball has had some great players over the years. Join us this week as we salute the @lthscavsfootball WR @garrettwilson_v
Before he was lighting it up for the @ohiostatefb buckeyes he was throwing it down for the Cavs. Good luck this season G! pic.twitter.com/cDp62UfWcE
— Lake Travis MBB Recruiting (@RecruitLTHoops) October 22, 2020From everywhere else...
Former Ohio State outfielder Nick Swisher will be on the ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame for the first time. A Columbus native, Swisher spent 12 years in the MLB, spending the majority of his career with the Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians.
.@OhioStateBASE's field bears his name, and now, former Buckeye @NickSwisher will be on the ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame. https://t.co/YfkPFwuGiT
— WSYX ABC 6 (@wsyx6) November 17, 2020
Indiana confirmed on Tuesday that basketball games will be played inside an empty Assembly Hall for an indefinite period of time. It is unlikely that any Big Ten program will have fans in their arenas to begin the college basketball season.
Indiana confirms that games at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall will be played without fans on an "indefinite basis." #iubb
— Inside the Hall (@insidethehall) November 17, 2020
In significant baseball news, Theo Epstein is stepping down from his role as the Chicago Cubs’ President of Baseball Operations. Epstein is credited with playing a significant role in helping both the Cubs and the Boston Red Sox overcome World Series droughts.
Theo Epstein has resigned as president of baseball operations for the Chicago Cubs. Jed Hoyer is the new president of baseball operations.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) November 17, 2020
As a NY pizza snob, I was never much of a Catfish Biffs fan myself.
Ohio State University is looking spend $1 million buying a campus-area property that’s long been home to a Buckeye staple, Catfish Biff’s pizza and sub shop. https://t.co/8ebLXcZeJS
— Columbus Biz First (@columbusbiz1st) November 17, 2020
Pfizer is inching even closer to releasing its COVID-19 vaccine. While this is very good news, we must continue to do our part by social distancing and wearing masks to help limit the spread until a vaccine is widely available to the public.
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said that a key safety milestone had been reached in the clinical trial of its Covid-19 vaccine and its preparing to submit data to the FDA for an emergency-use authorization https://t.co/gZu1kAOrZy
— Bloomberg (@business) November 17, 2020
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Gene Ross via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images
All of the latest Ohio State news from around the beat and beyond.
After a week hiatus, Ohio State football is set to retake the field this weekend for a matchup with No. 9 Indiana this Saturday at the Horseshoe. The Buckeyes will hope that everything runs smoothly this week both within their own program and among the Hoosiers so that Ryan Day and his guys don't have to miss anymore time.
Let’s jump right into today’s headlines.
From around Land-Grant Holy Land...
Ohio State hoops virtually visit with four-star center
(Dan Hessler, LGHL)
Recruiting news isn’t always just surrounding the football team, as Chris Holtmann has proven himself a worthy recruiter in his time in Columbus.
Ohio State basketball 2020-21 stats preview
(Gene Ross, LGHL)
The Buckeyes’ hoops team lost leading scorer Kaleb Wesson to the NBA Draft and a pair of guards to transfers this offseason. Where will they make up some of that production?
Buckeye Clips: NFL Week 10 highlights
(Tia Johnston, LGHL)
Davon Hamilton picked up his first career sack, Malcolm Jenkins recorded another pick, and Terry McLaurin continued to be awesome in this week’s OSU alum NFL highlights.
Podcast: Crimson Quarry’s Mike Miller previews Ohio State-Indiana
(Matt Tamanini, LGHL)
It’s always great to get the point of view of the opposition heading into a big matchup. In today’s In Conversation, Matt sits down with Crimson Quarry managing editor Mike Miller to talk Buckeyes-Hoosiers.
From around the gridiron...
On Tuesday, we got to hear from Ryan Day and a handful of Buckeyes as they sat down with the media to preview the Indiana game. As usual, the head coach was the first to the podium.
Day opened up by talking about trying to keep things moving after the Maryland game was cancelled. He says the team tried to replicate game reps as best as possible in practice, but Indiana really gets the added bonus of being in rhythm with four-straight weeks of play.
Ryan Day begins his weekly press conference discussing the pros and cons of having last weekend off. He said #Indiana got the chance to play and has played four straight weeks. He said the #Buckeyes did everything as if it was a game rep.
— Bucknuts (@Bucknuts247) November 17, 2020
The former quarterback coach had lots of praise for Indiana QB Michael Penix.
#Buckeyes Ryan Day on #Hoosiers QB Michael Penix Jr.: "He's fearless. you've got to give him a lot of credit. Right now, he's playing almost perfectly. ... He's a very competitive player, as you can tell."
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) November 17, 2020
Day says he understands that there is no margin of error for Ohio State, especially now that they will be playing at least one fewer game. He says the team was disappointed and angry about the Maryland cancellation, but handled it maturely and got right to work.
Ryan Day: “Whether somebody’s 4-0 or 0-4, we have to win every game here.”
Day said there’s no margin of error for Ohio State.
— Eleven Warriors (@11w) November 17, 2020
Like many in the Big Ten sphere, Day is not surprised by Indiana’s rise this season.
Ryan Day said he isn't surprised by Indiana's success this season. “You could see them getting better last year. They were playing really, really well.”
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) November 17, 2020
While the fans have certainly expressed their feelings in regards to the team needing to make improvements following the Rutgers game, Ohio State’s players have felt the same.
Day said the response has been good from the #Buckeyes to get better after the #Rutgers game. He said it has been frustrating not to see that on the field.
— Bucknuts (@Bucknuts247) November 17, 2020
Day also had praise for Indiana head coach Tom Allen, who has done a phenomenal job building the Hoosier into the program they have become so far this season.
Day said IU coach Tom Allen has done a wonderful job in recruiting and bringing better players to Indiana. He also credited Allen with the player development and the job of the coaches overall.
— Patrick Murphy (@_Pat_Murphy) November 17, 2020
In case you were worried about an early exit, Ryan Day loves coaching at Ohio State.
Ryan Day on coaching at Ohio State: “We're able to recruit great young men and really talented guys, but with it comes great expectations. I believe this is the best place in America, the best job in America, and we get to coach the best young men. So it's a blessing to be here.”
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) November 17, 2020
Defensive end Tyler Friday was up next at the mic, and he began his time praising the work of his fellow defensive linemen as they continue to improve each week.
#OhioState defensive end Tyler Friday said everyone on the defensive line is stepping up their game and the rotation helps to keep players fresh.
— Bucknuts (@Bucknuts247) November 17, 2020
Friday, like the rest of us, thinks this college football season has been really odd.
Tyler Friday said he “definitely didn't see this coming” that Indiana would be the biggest game of the year, but 2020 has been an unpredictable year in the Big Ten, and they try to come into every season with a mindset that anything can happen.
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) November 17, 2020
Friday finished up by acknowledging how important it will be for Ohio State to get pressure on Penix and make him uncomfortable. He then passed things over to Thayer Munford.
The talented offensive tackle does not think the Buckeyes have come close to hitting their peak.
#OhioState offensive lineman Thayer Munford said he knows there are a lot of people outside the program thinking the #Buckeyes are the best program in the nation but they still feel they have a lot to work on.
— Bucknuts (@Bucknuts247) November 17, 2020
Ohio State beat Indiana 51-10 last season, but the Buckeyes know that doesn’t carry much weight into this year’s meeting.
Munford said the #Buckeyes aren’t focused on the score of previous games or history with #Indiana. He said #OhioState can’t wait to play the #Hoosiers.
— Bucknuts (@Bucknuts247) November 17, 2020
Munford’s offensive line mate Josh Myers spoke next, and he began by talking about how the team isn’t quite satisfied yet with the way the running game has looked.
Ohio State offensive lineman Josh Myers said the #Buckeyes have “mixed feelings” about the running game so far this year. He said it could look prettier but 200 yards per game isn’t bad.
— Patrick Murphy (@_Pat_Murphy) November 17, 2020
Harry Miller has been a topic of discussion, as the first-year guard has struggled a bit early on, but Myers isn’t worried. Day acknowledged earlier that Miller has been thrown into the fire at a new position, but lauded his ability to learn from his mistakes. Myers expressed a similar sentiment.
Josh Myers acknowledged there have been a few lapses in communication between him and Harry Miller in games this year, but he's confident they'll “be just fine” as the year progresses. Said Miller is in a tough spot as a first-year starter who didn't have a normal offseason.
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) November 17, 2020
Josh Proctor was the final Buckeye to speak on Tuesday, and he classified himself as the “Swiss Army knife” of the defense with his willingness to play anywhere he is needed. Proctor is impressed by the athleticism of Indiana’s receivers, and knows this is an important week for the Ohio State secondary to step up.
Proctor said the athleticism of #Indiana’s receiving corps stands out. He said #OhioState has to be at their best against the #Hoosiers.
— Bucknuts (@Bucknuts247) November 17, 2020
Proctor finished up the afternoon talking about his experience in playing man-to-man coverage, even as a safety, as former DC Jeff Hafley had him practicing with the corners at times last season.
Josh Proctor said he had some experience playing in man-to-man coverage, as he's been doing some this year as a slot cornerback, because “Hafley used to make me practice with the corners sometimes.”
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) November 17, 2020
Speaking of Indiana, the last time these two teams met a man by the name of J.K. Dobbins had a pretty great afternoon. Maybe this is the week an Ohio State running back steps up and pours in some big numbers for the Buckeye offense.
The last time @OhioStateFB faced Indiana, @Jkdobbins22 ran WILD for the Buckeyes pic.twitter.com/4ReqwKkBub
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 17, 2020
We are just one day away from the NBA Draft, and Kaleb Wesson is hoping to hear his name called on Wednesday night. Most draft analysts have the forward as a late second-round pick.
more day... @Elite_Hooper99 The @NBADraft is tomorrow at 8PM ET on @ESPN pic.twitter.com/UlvybVDrFF
— Ohio State Hoops (@OhioStateHoops) November 17, 2020
On the women’s side of things, Ohio State junior Dorka Juhasz has been named to the Naismith Trophy Watch List. Juhasz averaged 13.2 points and 9.4 rebounds last season, and finished fourth in the Big Ten with 10 double-doubles. She is the first Buckeye in program history to lead the team in both scoring and rebounding in each of her first two seasons.
@Dorkajuhasz14 has been named to the @NaismithTrophy Watch List for the upcoming season
️#GoBuckeyes pic.twitter.com/OgfayRxbu1— Ohio State WBB (@OhioStateWBB) November 17, 2020
In addition to Wesson and Juhasz, you know who else at Ohio State can hoop?
Thats right, wide receiver Garrett Wilson.
@lthsbasketball has had some great players over the years. Join us this week as we salute the @lthscavsfootball WR @garrettwilson_v
Before he was lighting it up for the @ohiostatefb buckeyes he was throwing it down for the Cavs. Good luck this season G! pic.twitter.com/cDp62UfWcE
— Lake Travis MBB Recruiting (@RecruitLTHoops) October 22, 2020
Former Ohio State outfielder Nick Swisher will be on the ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame for the first time. A Columbus native, Swisher spent 12 years in the MLB, spending the majority of his career with the Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians.
.@OhioStateBASE's field bears his name, and now, former Buckeye @NickSwisher will be on the ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame. https://t.co/YfkPFwuGiT
— WSYX ABC 6 (@wsyx6) November 17, 2020
Indiana confirmed on Tuesday that basketball games will be played inside an empty Assembly Hall for an indefinite period of time. It is unlikely that any Big Ten program will have fans in their arenas to begin the college basketball season.
Indiana confirms that games at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall will be played without fans on an "indefinite basis." #iubb
— Inside the Hall (@insidethehall) November 17, 2020
In significant baseball news, Theo Epstein is stepping down from his role as the Chicago Cubs’ President of Baseball Operations. Epstein is credited with playing a significant role in helping both the Cubs and the Boston Red Sox overcome World Series droughts.
Theo Epstein has resigned as president of baseball operations for the Chicago Cubs. Jed Hoyer is the new president of baseball operations.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) November 17, 2020
As a NY pizza snob, I was never much of a Catfish Biffs fan myself.
Ohio State University is looking spend $1 million buying a campus-area property that’s long been home to a Buckeye staple, Catfish Biff’s pizza and sub shop. https://t.co/8ebLXcZeJS
— Columbus Biz First (@columbusbiz1st) November 17, 2020
Pfizer is inching even closer to releasing its COVID-19 vaccine. While this is very good news, we must continue to do our part by social distancing and wearing masks to help limit the spread until a vaccine is widely available to the public.
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said that a key safety milestone had been reached in the clinical trial of its Covid-19 vaccine and its preparing to submit data to the FDA for an emergency-use authorization https://t.co/gZu1kAOrZy
— Bloomberg (@business) November 17, 2020
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