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USA Today
40 minutes ago
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Jack Sawyer, Connor Stalions, trade claims about 2022 Ohio State-Michigan Game
1. Jack is saying Ohio St never ran a Slot YY formation all year (pull up any of their games on YouTube and you'll see them run that look).2. Their signal for this play was:- The letter 'Y' (TE in 99% of offenses)- The Delay of Game signSo 'Y Delay.' 🤔 Wonder what this… Jack Sawyer appeared on Cameron Hayward's Not Just Football podcast last week, along with fellow Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith. The entire set (from about 8:30 to 50:00) was fun and wide-ranging, and while I'm sure all Steelers fans will really enjoy it, there are lots of moments for Buckeye fans to appreciate throughout. One section that has been making the rounds more recently is Sawyer's take on his losses to Michigan. Sawyer, we know, went 0-4 vs Michigan in his career. The closest two games were the last two years (Michigan won by three in 2024 and six in 2023), but 2022 quite obviously stuck out in his mind. "I think they beat us straight up last year, obviously, and the year before, but my sophomore year, we left the field and we were like, 'This feels weird.' We lost by double digits, and it felt like we had beat the [expletive] out of them all game. You know, we ran a screen pass that we had never put in––not the formation, not the look, anything. And you see them on the sideline, they're doing [the signs], and we change it, we audible to it or whatever, and when we run it, all the D-linemen as soon as the ball is snapped, the linebackers, everybody, they sniffed it out." Sawyer is, of course, referring to the Conor Stalions sign-stealing scandal, something that did not go unnoticed by Stalions himself. He replied, attempting to "disprove" Sawyer's claim. This is noteworthy for a few reasons. First of all, Stalions' response makes no sense. Sawyer admitted it was a play they had never run before. Stalions couldn't have stolen the sign with game film. All he needs to do is say that. Instead, he goes on a detailed explanation of how he deduced the play. Now, I have no idea precisely what signs Michigan stole or what they knew, but this definitely seems like a situation of, to quote Shakespeare, "protesting too much." But it's also an important lesson in how both memory and competitiveness works. In the end, the Buckeyes got blown out in 2022, mostly because they couldn't get stops in the second half. The games where Sawyer felt "they straight up beat us" were both tighter games, and games Ohio State probably should have won. Yet the fact that everyone knows that Michigan stole signs in the 2022 game means that game will stick in the stomachs of Buckeye fans and players, possible forever.
USA Today
a day ago
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- USA Today
Buccaneers training camp notebook, Day 5: Emeka Egbuka continues to impress
The Bucs roster has reported to Tampa Bay, and as a result, they have started their journey into the 2025 season. It starts at home in Tampa Bay, but they hope it ends on the road in Santa Clara, where they have a chance to raise the Lombardi Trophy for the second time in five years. The worst part of football, especially during training camp, is waiting for injury updates as they occur or as players attempt to return from injuries sustained the previous season. In the case of the Bucs, they had to battle the injury bug more than they did any divisional opponent. It will make monitoring injuries throughout camp a big part of our coverage here on Bucs Wire over the next couple of weeks. After day five, plays continued to be made on both sides of the ball, but one new addition to the team continues to turn heads as we head into the second calendar week of training camp. Emeka Egbuka continues to make plays The Bucs were already considered to have one of the best offenses in the NFL, and then they drafted Emeka Egbuka. The first-round pick out of Ohio State was considered by many to be the most pro-ready wide receiver in the class and early on in camp he has proved that. He has made acrobatic catches, shown good awareness on the sideline and back of the endzone, and also become a favorite target of Baker Mayfield. Every day, it seems there is a new play being made that is being talked about by the media, but now the team is sharing clips on social media. While everyone waits for Chris Godwin Jr. to return and Jalen McMillan to emerge as the WR3 after having that role in 2024, Egbuka is making that decision hard on Todd Bowles. If there is a continued connection with Mayfield and the former Buckeye as camp roles on, someone is going to be left in the cold. Bucs watching Calijah Kancey in the best way possible The Bucs want to see what a 17-game version of Calijah Kancey looks like, both to their benefit and the detriment of opposing offenses. He broke out in 2024 with a dominant second half but a slow first half of the season coming off a calf injury hampered things. Now, in 2025, the Bucs are hoping to see what a 17-game version of him looks like, which includes Vita Vea. Kancey's linemate spoke about the work that the former Pittsburgh Panther has done this offseason and heading into the new year. Vea says, "I expect big things from him, he has shown a lot," said Vea. "Especially from OTAs to minicamp to now, he has shown a lot of upsides in how he is playing, and how much he has learned in the past couple of years. I am excited to see what he does this year, and I expect nothing but big things from him." Baker Mayfield's contract a sign of things to come? Baker Mayfield received a bonus of sorts on Monday when his contract with the Bucs was revised to include more guaranteed money. Now, $30 of his $40 million in 2025 will be guaranteed and it sets him up to make a good payday in the coming months, or after the season. The Bucs have seen their franchise take everything to the next level as a whole, is locking it up the next step? Like most contracts, the sooner a team can lock someone up the better which makes it interesting this isn't a full scale extension. Jason Licht and his front office will lock up Mayfield eventually, but for how much? The quarterback market in 2027 is not the strongest so Mayfield would get more money thrown his way. That being said though, look for Mayfield to be paid like a top ten quarterback sooner rather than later.
USA Today
22-07-2025
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- USA Today
Updated 2025 TBT bracket after Carmen's Crew's win to advance to Round of 16
The Ohio State basketball alumni team (well, sort of these days), Carmen's Crew, won again on Monday night in a nip-and-tuck affair to advance to the Round of `16 in a quest to defend its TBT title from last season. This year, so far, there's only been one former Ohio State player really contributing, with the bulk of the heroics coming from other players who have joined the fray to try and continue the run and win the team's third championship. Keyshawn Woods is the only former Buckeye to see playing time so far, and you have to wonder if that will continue with William Buford, Trevor Thompson, and Kaleb Wesson sitting things out so far. Regardless, we thought we'd share the updated TBT bracket with you if you are following along so that you can continue to watch the team's run at another title. Carmen's Crew is now in the Indianapolis Regional final and will take on a surprise team when it tips off against Fail Harder Tuesday night. Here's a look at the bracket before the games on Tuesday. We'll have reaction to the game tonight and will continue to follow this team's journey as long as it keeps going.
USA Today
20-07-2025
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- USA Today
Former Ohio State football star signs rookie NFL contract with New England Patriots
Patriots sign 2025 second-round draft pick RB TreVeyon Henderson: Former Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson has signed his rookie contract with the New England Patriots. The signing occurred on Saturday, according to multiple sources and confirmed by the Patriots themselves. And while details of contracts can be hard to come by at first, based on some reporting from KPRC 2's Aaron Wilson, the contract details are very much in favor of the standout running back. The Patriots agreed to sign Henderson to a four-year, $11.143 million fully guaranteed contract, including a $4.74 million signing bonus. Fully guaranteed in today's NFL is quite the contract, one that should make Henderson very happy as he starts his career in New England. The Hopewell, Virginia, native played for Ohio State for four years, splitting time his last season with Ole Miss transfer Quinshon Judkins. Both backs went over 1,000 yards for the season en route to a College Football Playoff national championship, but it was Henderson who was more of the home run threat. He was selected by the Patriots with the No. 38 pick in the second round of the draft. It should be fun watching the game-breaking ability of the former Buckeye as things get going during his rookie campaign. Contact/Follow us @BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes and opinion. Follow Phil Harrison on X.
Fox News
19-07-2025
- Fox News
Army vet's search for missing geologist son revived as new forensics may reveal truth in desert disappearance
Print Close By Julia Bonavita, Michael Ruiz Published July 19, 2025 A retired U.S. Army veteran is still piecing together the disappearance of his geologist son years after he vanished from an Arizona work site, with new investigators looking to break open the four-year-long cold case using new forensic evidence. 24-year-old Daniel Robinson vanished after leaving work at around 9 a.m. on June 23, 2021, according to the Buckeye Police Department. Daniel's father, David Robinson, subsequently reported him missing later that day after his coworkers reached out to tell his family Daniel did not return to work. "When I first called in, [authorities] made me hang the phone up, wait two hours and call back," the elder Robinson told Fox News Digital. ARMY VET SAYS NEW EVIDENCE SUGGESTS FOUL PLAY IN UNSOLVED DISAPPEARANCE OF SCIENTIST SON After local law enforcement reportedly denied Robinson's request to begin searching for his son due to his age, the father took matters into his own hands by driving from his home in Columbia, South Carolina, to where Daniel had been seen last, 2,000 miles away in Arizona. "I kind of lost it," Robinson said. "That prompted me to grab everything I could, throw it in my car and start driving to go find Daniel myself." Upon arriving in Arizona, Robinson grew frustrated with the reported lack of urgency from officials, ultimately choosing to hire a private investigator to help search for Daniel. Less than one month later, Daniel's 2017 Jeep Renegade was found rolled on its side in a ravine by a local rancher. The vehicle was still in drive, and had front-end impact damage and a broken driver's side window and was missing a piece of its roof. FATHER'S PURSUIT FOR MISSING DAUGHTER HEATS UP WITH NEW EVIDENCE IN CASE THAT'S NO LONGER COLD Despite the damage, authorities ruled out foul play in Daniel's disappearance. "Law enforcement gave me an idea of what they said happened at that scene," Robinson said. "It was unacceptable to me. It didn't make sense." Robinson's private investigator determined that the damage to Daniel's vehicle did not match the nearby terrain, while also pointing to black box data indicating the car had driven 11 miles after the airbags had been deployed, signifying that the car may have been planted at the location where it was found. "So all of the information – plus more – signified to my investigator that some type of foul play happened," Robinson said. AMERICAN TOURIST VANISHES IN TROPICAL PARADISE AFTER EARLY MORNING WALK FROM VACATION RENTAL As Robinson continued the frantic search for his son, local law enforcement tried to provide explanations for where he may have gone, further frustrating the father as Daniel remained missing. "When [police] said, 'Hey, your son joined the monastery and became a monk,' I had to go look for monasteries," Robinson told Fox News Digital. "Can you imagine that? I had to go and check that out. [It was] a waste of a lot of money, a lot of energy." The case remains open within the Buckeye Police Department as authorities continue to look at evidence regarding Daniel's disappearance. "Buckeye police are committed to locating Daniel Robinson and getting answers for his loved ones and the many people who have become deeply invested in his case," the department said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Detectives continue to investigate every tip and lead and urge anyone with information on Daniel's whereabouts to contact us ." DETECTIVES' TRUE CRIME PODCAST HELPS DIG UP BREAKTHROUGH IN CASE THAT HAUNTED FAMILY: 'DREW AUDIBLE GASP' Four years later, Robinson hopes the introduction of new Buckeye Police Department detectives and police chief will yield more promising results in finding out what happened to his son, after what had been a rocky relationship between the father and local law enforcement. "It's given me the opportunity to get new leads in Daniel's case," Robinson said. "Hopefully that's what we'll find. Because I know forensic work will bring on some new answers, and we can go forward in another direction to find out exactly what happened to my family." Robinson hopes new forensics data from the clothing and vehicle found at the scene will help piece together his son's final moments. But in the meantime he is still searching on foot for clues in the desert. MISSING CALIFORNIA MOM'S FAMILY DIGS FOR HOMICIDE 'COVER-UP OR CLEANUP' AS POLICE EYE PERSONS OF INTEREST "Me and the volunteers that come out, they are my extended family," Robinson said. "We're actually looking for Daniel." Throughout their efforts, Robinson and his team of volunteers have recovered seven sets of human remains to ultimately bring closure to other families with missing loved ones within the area, but his primary mission remains finding Daniel. In April, Robinson teamed up with another father who understands the pain of losing a child all too well: Joseph Petito. Petito's daughter, Gabby Petito, went missing just a few weeks after Daniel while on a cross-country road trip with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie. Her body was subsequently discovered in Wyoming on September 19, 2021. Investigators ruled her death a homicide, determining she had been strangled to death. GABBY PETITO TOLD HER EX SHE WAS SCARED TO LEAVE BRIAN LAUNDRIE BUT WANTED TO, JUST BEFORE MURDER: NEW DOC When the story regarding Gabby's disappearance first made national headlines, it "pulled Daniel's case along with it," according to Robinson. "The first thing I'm thinking is that somebody's family is going through exactly what I am," Robinson said. "I know the pain." GET REAL-TIME UPDATES AT THE FOX NEWS TRUE CRIME HUB The two men forged a bond through the disappearances of their children, with Petito ultimately traveling to Arizona in April of this year to help search for clues surrounding Daniel's disappearance. "He called me in January and said, 'Dave, I want to be a part of the search," Robinson told Fox News Digital. "He said 'I don't want it to be about Gabby. I just want to come in as a friend to come out here to help you.'" Petito is celebrating the resurrection of evidence in Robinson's case, telling Fox News Digital the addition of new investigators is "fantastic." "I really pray for him and his family," Petito said. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Robinson continues to advocate for missing Americans throughout the country, and he is pushing for new legislation to create federal standards regarding law enforcement's response to missing-persons reports while running for a seat in South Carolina's Second Congressional District. "The only thing that kept me straight is my love for my son and my military training," Robinson said. "I had to rely on military training to look at my son as a mission, and I put the mission first." Print Close URL
