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USA Today
12 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Two Ohio State football defenders appear on Lott IMPACT Trophy watch list
Two Ohio State football defenders appear on Lott IMPACT Trophy watch list It's not quite college football watch list season, but it's close. Look no further for proof than the earliest of the watch list announcements taking place this week with the unveiling of the Lott IMPACT Trophy watch list for 2025. All told, 42 players appear on this year's version of the watch list, and two of those will be wearing Scarlet and Gray on Saturdays. It's no surprise that Ohio State safety Caleb Downs is on the list as arguably the best defensive player in the country (hint: it won't be the last watch list he appears on), but linebacker Sonny Styles is also among the names to keep an eye on. The Lott IMPACT Trophy, named after former NFL Hall of Fame star Ronnie Lott, annually goes to the "Defensive IMPACT Player of the Year, college football's top defensive player who has had the biggest impact on his team both on and off the field. IMPACT stands for Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community, and Tenacity, all characteristics exhibited by Lott during his illustrious playing career." The winner will be announced in December and is selected by a national voter panel, consisting of former winners, members of the media, coaches, and members of the Board of Directors of The IMPACT Foundation. So, stay tuned after the season gets going to see what names continue to be considered for a rather prestigious award. Things will really start to heat up with these preseason watch lists as things get closer and closer to fall camp, and as they do, we'll let you know the ones that have a little Buckeye flair. 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.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ohio State vs Texas could have been a night game but the Longhorns had better ideas
Well, this should be fun fodder for the college football game this fall between Ohio State and Texas. Not only is there the backdrop of a rematch of last year's College Football Playoff semifinal Cotton Bowl, but now, it appears as though the Longhorns wouldn't play nice in the sandbox in trying to create a better environment in the 'Shoe for the matchup of what should be two top ten (maybe top five) teams in Week 1 of 2025. At least according to a report from 247Sports. There was a collective Scarlet and Gray exhale and roll of the eyes when it was announced that the game would be on FOX because, well -- the love/hate (OK mostly hate) relationship between the network and a slew of sterile Noon games Ohio State has been a part of through the years. Many believed -- and probably rightfully so -- that the game of that magnitude would again be a part of the "Big Noon Kickoff" that has been an unwelcome staple of Ohio State brisk air autumns the last few years. Advertisement However, it now appears as though there was some negotiating going on in the background to actually move the game to a Sunday night affair, from Saturday, Aug. 30 to Sunday, Aug. 31, to make the game a better atmosphere and a made for television early-season experience. That was apparently not met with grand favor by the brass at Texas however. And while I guess you can't blame the Longhorns for trying to keep the game in a time slot and vacuum that gives them the best chance to win, I wonder if Ohio State would feel the same way if things were reversed. Actually, I'm quite sure the fine folks making decisions on the banks of the Olentangy would want to make it a marquee night game and play it up because there aren't too many programs that shy away from the spotlight less than OSU. After all, it's why you go to a place like Texas and Ohio State, right? Oh well, at least there is next year when the Buckeyes travel to Austin for a return trip. That one will most assuredly be a night game with the contract ABC has with the SEC, it's just too bad it's a road game and OSU fans won't get to fill the venerable Ohio Stadium for a magical setting. Advertisement Horns down on this one. 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. This article originally appeared on Buckeyes Wire: Texas blocks attempt to make Ohio State game a night game on FOX.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Time Lapse video proves once again that Ohio State is indeed Wide Receiver U
Time Lapse video proves once again that Ohio State is indeed Wide Receiver U There are neverending arguments when it comes to college football fans. Some back their comments with nothing but passion and fandom while others just go to the cold hard facts. Ohio State fans have claimed to be "Wide Receiver U" for quite some time, but it's not just fodder, there are actual statistics that can back up the talk. A recent statistical graphic has made its way to X (formerly Twitter) that proves the statement to be true. An account known as Deeg Sports posted a time-lapse of the top-performing wide receivers in the NFL since 1966, the year the first Super Bowl was played. Thanks to Woody Hayes and his three yards and a cloud of dust mentality, OSU doesn't even show up on the graph until the mid-1990s. But once the Buckeyes hit the list it is a quick ascension thanks to guys like Cris Carter and Terry Glenn who paved the way for other stars to excel in Scarlet and Gray. The time-lapse stops in 2024 with Ohio State topping the list at 117,696 yards according to Deeg. LSU likes to stake claim to being the most productive program when it comes to producing wide receivers, but the Tigers come in at No. 3 on the list. The Miami Hurricanes sit at No. 2 but are more than 15,000 yards behind Buckeye receivers. Take a look at the interesting graphic below. The Hurricanes aren't likely to catch Ohio State on this list anytime soon and the Tigers have the horses to close the gap, but with what the Buckeyes already have in the league and with what is coming, the men in Scarlet and Gray should stay on top of this list for the foreseeable future.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Tulio Gómez piles pressure on Jorge Da Silva: "We have to win the title"
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. Tulio Gómez, the majority shareholder of América de Cali, gave an interview to the program Deportes sin Tapujos, and addressed several current issues of the Scarlet club. In particular, the directness of his statements regarding the demands on the coach, Jorge 'Polilla' Da Silva, caught attention. 🏡 Próximo partido: 🆚 Independiente Medellín ⚽ 📆 Domingo, 25 de mayo🕓 4:00 p.m.🏟️ Pascual Guerrero 📺 @WinSportsTV — América de Cali (@AmericadeCali) May 20, 2025 Tulio Gómez pointed out that the Uruguayan coach has a contract until July. "Results keep coaches in their positions and we must become champions" he assured, putting a bit of pressure on the coach. This Sunday, América de Cali hosts Independiente Medellín at Pascual Guerrero, where they will seek to remain leaders and secure the invisible point ahead of the final days later, they will play for a spot in the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana, also hosting Racing from Uruguay at home. "We had to play on Sunday for the League because Conmebol has the Pascual and they didn't lend us another stadium," Gómez clarified, taking the opportunity to talk about the dream of having their own stadium: "The América stadium project requires managing funds, for now, I don't think we can have it in the Centenary year". Finally, Tulio Gómez spoke about some players. "We are happy," he said about Juan Fernando Quintero and recalled that "he has a three-year contract," so it is expected that he will continue to strengthen his position in the team. He also spoke about Rodrigo Holgado, who might miss some quadrangular matches due to a possible call-up to the Malaysia National Team, although Tulio Gómez expressed: "We are trying to prevent him from going, because it's a friendly match". 📸 JOAQUIN SARMIENTO - AFP or licensors
USA Today
20-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Ohio State star Marvin Harrison Jr. changes body to prepare for year two in the NFL
Former Ohio State star Marvin Harrison Jr. changes body to prepare for year two in the NFL Marvin Harrison Jr left Ohio State as one of the all-time greats to wear Scarlet and Gray. In three seasons, Harrison tallied 155 catches for more than 2,600 yards. His 155 career receptions place him sixth on the all-time receptions list, placing him ahead of other Buckeye legends like Garrett Wilson and Ted Ginn Jr. Harrison left OSU after his junior year and was drafted No. 4 overall by the Arizona Cardinals. When he left Columbus, he was of slight build, standing at 6-foot-3 and just over 200 pounds. But the NFL is a different animal, and Marv realized he needed to add some size. In a recent press conference, it is evident that he has put in some work in the offseason. Just look at the size of those guns compared to his rookie season of 2024. Harrison credited his gains in the weight room to eating more than what he consumed in college and eating the right kinds of foods, high in protein. Of course, hitting the genetics lottery also probably helps in having an NFL-type body. Take a listen straight from the horse's mouth. Harrison will look to build on a rookie campaign that saw him haul in 68 receptions for 885 yards and eight touchdowns.
