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USA Today
15-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ohio State football defensive end C.J. Hicks discusses what has kept him in Columbus
Ohio State linebacker turned defensive end C.J. Hicks committed to the Buckeyes as a 5-star prospect in the 2022 class. According to the 247Sports Composite rankings, he was listed as the No. 2 linebacker and tenth overall recruit in the cycle. Since then, though, he has flashed his athleticism, but has yet to develop into what everyone thought he would be at linebacker. Some of that might have to do with the scheme the Buckeyes ran under defensive coordinator Jim Knowles -- employing more safeties and only two linebackers at times, but either way, it just hasn't worked out at linebacker. Because of that, Hicks has moved to defensive end to utilize his athleticism and quickness off the edge coming into this year, so we'll see how it all pans out and if he can bust into the depth chart as he learns a brand-new position. Opportunity knocks, but heading into his fourth and maybe final year in Columbus, things have had to be frustrating for Hicks. While appearing on the Bobby Carpenter Show, Hicks was asked what has kept him at Ohio State, and he responded with a familiar response, one that seems to separate the Buckeyes from other programs. "It is the brotherhood. Everybody says that, but there's a group of guys in that locker room that I feel like you don't find everywhere else," Hicks said. "On top of that, the coaches that we have in the coaching room, in the staff, there's not a lot of coaches like that across the country. They care, but at the same point in time, they want you to be the best you can be. They want you to grow 1% better each day instead of just letting you go by just because of who you are and what your name is." You can watch the short exchange below to get a feel for how much respect Hicks has for the program. Here's to rooting for something to finally click for Hicks, and he becomes a menace off the edge in his very last season on the banks of the Olentangy. We know he has the tools; it's hopefully just a matter of figuring out a way he can utilize them the best to have a final-year breakout. 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.
USA Today
29-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Lee Corso's son disappointed with Ohio State being last GameDay location
When ESPN announced that long-time ESPN College GameDay host Lee Corso would step away as an analyst on August 30 of this year, one quick look at the calendar made things pretty easy to forecast. After all, sitting right there was a game at Ohio Stadium between the Buckeyes and Texas on that same date. And if you know anything about Corso and his headgear picks, you know that the start of that tradition began in Columbus when Ohio State hosted Penn State on Oct. 5, 1996. Since then, Corso has put the Brutus head on and picked the Buckeyes to win more often than any other program out there. So, ending things in Columbus with a chance to don the Brutus head one more time sure felt like poetic justice, with ESPN making good on what we all thought by confirming that GameDay would be in Columbus for the matchup. We're going to go out on a limb right now and predict that there's about a zero percent chance Corso does anything but put on that Brutus head one last time while choking back tears on the banks of the Olentangy. It will be a fitting end for most, but apparently not Corso's son, Dan. When speaking with the Tallahassee Democrat, Corso wished that there was a different game ESPN chose to send his father out on because of family history. You see, there's another sizeable matchup in Week 1 taking place at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee between Florida State and Alabama. Lee played quarterback and cornerback for the Seminoles from 1953 to 56 and also played baseball as a 'Nole. Many others in his family also graduated from FSU, so there are so Garnett and Gold bloodlines run deep with the Corso's. 'As a family of Seminoles, yes, it was disappointing,' Dan Corso told the Tallahassee Democrat. 'At the same time, it will be fun to watch his last 'Gameday' and headgear in Columbus.' Yes, it sure would be fitting for Lee to head to Tallahassee and go out on his own terms, but as we've seen over the years, Corso isn't concerned about his own desires. He's making his career come full circle for the sake of others, and all of college football will relish in it, especially Ohio State fans. 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.
USA Today
27-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ohio State football 2026 wide receiver target postpones commitment
Ohio State football wide receiver target Jerquaden Guilford postponed his commitment announcement on Friday, just hours before he was to reportedly choose between the Buckeyes and Ole Miss. He was scheduled to let everyone in on his decision at 5:30 p.m. ET on Friday but announced that he was postponing his announcement via social media in the morning. "After deep thought and prayer, I've decided to postpone my commitment," Guilford wrote. "This has truly been the hardest decision I've had to make so far in my journey. I will not be committing tomorrow June 27. A new date has not yet been identified, but I do believe my commitment will happen before the start of my senior season. Thank you to everyone who has supported me through this process. Your patience and understanding mean a lot as I continue to seek clarity and make the best decision for my future." Guilford is currently only ranked as a three-star prospect, but Ohio State must see something in the 6-foot, 2-inch Fort Wayne product. He was considered a pretty heavy OSU lean after visiting a couple of weeks ago, but it appears as though Ole Miss has come on strong and giving Guilford something to think about. As more comes of this decision, we'll have more on it. For now. Ohio State sits in pretty good shape in this class at the wide receiver position. The Buckeyes have already put together another fantastic wide receiver class for 2026, led by five-star prospect Chris Henry Jr. and Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, both out of Mater Dei High School. They also have four-star prospects Brock Boyd and Jaeden Ricketts in the fold. In other words, things are fine either way on the banks of the Olentangy for Brian Hartline and crew.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ohio State AD Ross Bjork reacts to NCAA House Settlement, outlines basic framework
In case you missed it, a judge approved the NCAA House Settlement late last week, not only setting aside distribution payouts for former athletes, but also paving the way for direct payment to student-athletes. Name, Image and Likeness will still be in play, but now anything over $600 will need to be approved by an NCAA Clearinghouse, meaning some of the larger deals will be harder to broker and more in the open, or else, face penalties of some sort. This impacts all schools, big and large, but significantly restructures and reorganizes efforts in recruiting, NIL, and roster management at the biggest of schools and football factories like Ohio State. So then, wouldn't it be interesting to see what those in the suits on the banks of the Olentangy have to say about the development that was a long time coming? Sure it would. And, on that note, Ohio State Athletic Director Ross Bjork did provide a statement to the media in preparation for a further press conference later this week that puts a straw man template in place for the position he'll take to lead the OSU program through the changes coming. 'The signing of the House settlement Friday by Judge Claudia Wilken will reshape collegiate athletics. Ohio State and schools around the country will now be permitted to directly compensate student-athletes through revenue sharing, which is actually institutional NIL rights," Bjork said in a statement. "The Department of Athletics will fully fund the revenue sharing program, which will total $20.5 million and includes funding for additional scholarships for both women's and men's sports. We remain committed to maintaining the student-athlete model, offering 36 intercollegiate sports and providing scholarships to all 36.' There will be more to come at the presser later this week, but we can take a couple of things from his statement. First, the revenue sharing program will be fully funded by the Department of Athletics. Maybe this was a foregone conclusion, but it does raise questions on several logistics like the proverbial how, when, and where this will all happen. Secondly, the amount of funding looks like it has been outlined. Maybe things will change a little north or south of this number (again, we'll find out more Thursday), but the total looks to be $20.5 million. Also, and very important, many had to wonder if this new model would mean the loss of scholarships and other athletic programs of some of the non-revenue sports. It looks like there will be an effort to keep all 36 sports with both men and women, all funded through the model. Maybe that's too optimistic, maybe not -- we'll have to again take a wait and see approach and wait to hear, see, and feel more. This is a nugget of interesting news, and this is, of course, only the tip of the iceberg of what we'll find out in the coming days, weeks, and months. 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: Ohio State AD Ross Bjork reacts to House Settlement approval
USA Today
30-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Max Homa offered food, head covers to local high school golf team before Memorial
Max Homa offered food, head covers to local high school golf team before Memorial PGA Tour player Max Homa loves him some Chipotle, so much that he can't help but spread the queso wealth with younger golfers. Homa played Santa Cilantro on May 27 by treating Memorial Tournament volunteers to lunch, then gifted members of the Olentangy boys and girls golf teams with Chipotle food and limited edition foil-wrapped Chipotle-themed headcovers that he autographed. As part of the promotion between Chipotle and Cobra golf, Homa appeared at the Powell Chipotle to make teen golfers' gastrointestinal dreams come true. "Aw, man, he is such a genuine guy and the great personality he has online is truly the same way he is in person," Olentangy coach Kelly Holly said of Homa. "He's such a good dude. I'm pulling for him at the Memorial." Homa is a Chipotle fanatic, so he felt right at home slipping away from Muirfield Village Golf Club to snack with his younger self. "Any time you get to meet up-and-coming golfers, it's awesome," Homa said. "One, it puts you back in their shoes and you realize now how much there is to learn and enjoy with golf, whether you play professionally or not. Then, also just to feel like, it still makes me laugh that a kid will be excited. I mean, you know how it is. It's like 16-year-olds are too cool for school, so when they get excited to get Chipotle and take a picture with me, I have to pinch myself a little bit." Homa pinched himself black and blue for another reason, too. "It's a dream to play on tour. It's probably a bigger dream for me to be friends with the CEO of Chipotle, to be quite honest," Homa said, referencing company CEO Scott Boatright. "Since college (at California), I have been going to that place just religiously. So it's crazy to think we're doing things together." Sports columnist Rob Oller can be reached at roller@ and on at@rollerCD. Read his columns from theBuckeyes' national championship season in "Scarlet Reign," a hardcover coffee-table collector's book from The Dispatch. Details at
