Video from last year's OSU vs Michigan game appears to show Connor Stalions who is at the center of the alleged sign stealing operation standing next to the UM defensive coordinator.
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Marvin Harrison Jr sat on the field for nearly 25 seconds after the final interception was thrown.
He always dreamed of two things, beating Michigan and playing in the Big Ten Championship in Indy.
His career at Ohio State will likely end without either.
2 hours after the game ended Columbus Native Aiden Morris is standing at mid field in the pouring rain taking in the moment.
The hometown kid helping bring the Crew their third MLS Cup.
#Crew96
One if not THE greatest wide receiver in Ohio State history has played his last game.
Chris Olave will opt out of the Rose Bowl. What an absolutely amazing career for this man.
He is a man of few words but his actions speak for him.
After the game an emotional Tommy Eichenberg stood outside the locker room and hugged every single teammate.
The Buckeye captain has meant so much to the rebuild of the Silver Bullets:
What will CJ Stroud’s legacy be at Ohio State?
A quarterback who in the biggest game of his career gave every ounce he could, a truly legendary performance.
All along he said his goal was not to prove the doubters wrong, but the people who believed in him right:
One final time Tommy Eichenberg and Cade Stover stand together and throw up the OH in Carmen Ohio inside the Shoe
The compliments from the coaching staff about these two and their leadership are endless.
CJ Stroud tells Joe Burrow he is a big fan of his and asks to swap jerseys, then hugs Sam Hubbard, that’s the Brotherhood.
He hit the O-H after a touchdown, quite the response to anyone who says Buckeye QB’s never succeed in the NFL.
#developedhere
Imagine trying to explain this video to a Buckeye fan just six months ago.
Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly sharing a laugh with Tim Walton and star Buckeye safety Caleb Downs:
Justin Fields and the 11th ranked Ohio State Buckeyes may have changed the course of Clemson history.
The look when you know you just took down an entire program:
"I never try to prove anybody wrong, but prove the people who love and believe in me right"
That's Stroud's motto since day one on campus, he still uses it in the NFL.
Today he just set the single game rookie passing record, and led a game winning drive, coming for the ROTY.
This is the moment Jeremy Chinn learned he would be a Carolina Panther. The raw emotion from
@ChinnJeremy2
one of only two non FBS players drafted in the first two rounds and a zero star recruit:
#NFLDraft
"I hope guys look back and say CJ helped me get better, and that is a guy I would ride for"
CJ Stroud gives a shoutout to OSU's Todd Fitch and said he's grateful for the accolades this season but hopes people think of him more as a great teammate.
(Courtesy:
@HoustonTexans
)
“Stroud sets new standard for rookies”
Look who is already has a display in Canton.
CJ Strouds played all of 11 games in the NFL. He already holds multiple records and has his jersey on display in the NFL Hall of Fame.
"Everything I learned at Ohio State is paying off, that is why I went to Ohio State"
CJ Stroud just threw his first Texans TD, and in two weeks will make his true NFL debut.
He credits so much of his preparedness in the league to the Buckeyes for how they run their program:
A records request sent to 10TV shows Connor Stalions bought 27 tickets to 12 games at Ohio Stadium in the past 3 years,
10 games had tickets transferred to other people, 8 tickets were sold on secondary markets, 8 were never scanned.
8 games had tickets from this section 22AA:
"I want to be there with you when Goodell calls your name, but I also hope these men call me when they decide to get married"
A great listen about the impact of a coaching, worth the 48 seconds.
James Laurinaitis says his reason for coaching is to be a developer of men:
"How can I be mad in that moment, I've played college basketball for 5 years, played at Ohio State"
Jamison Battle had a powerful statement about missing the game winner and why he walked off with a smile.
Important in a time like March where we can judge off of just one play:
“I know it’s different college to the NFL but that was an NFL QB I blocked for”
Dawand Jones says blocking for Stroud helped him a lot in preparing for the NFL.
He said he had a little advantage going against Sam Hubbard because he saw those moves from Larry Johnson in practice
It's wild that Quinn Ewers reclassifying single handedly put Ohio State in limbo.
If he stays in the '22 class and sits one year with Stroud, he takes over this year and next. Possibly leading OSU to a national championship game
Instead there is another huge QB battle for 2024
Aaron Rodgers: draft me a weapon
Packer Fans: draft someone to help Aaron Rodgers
Experts: The Packers need to draft Rodgers a skill player
Packers Organization: Quarterback? You guys want a quarterback? Okay.
All of Green Bay:
#NFLDraft
"We are going to have a great night here, wake up with great energy and go play our best game of the year"
Ryan Day says fans we're waving OSU flags as the bus drove to Ann Arbor.
This is arguably the biggest game in the rivalries long history and Ryan Day seems to agree:
“I’ll say what we’re all thinking but no one wants to say… why everyone who comes in this place has to run their mouth. Where I’m from that’s the quickest way to get your a** knocked out”
Farmer Gronk bringing the energy in Skull Session.
That is captain Cade Stover.
"I don't want people to remember the numbers or touchdowns, just how I made people feel around the Woody, that's most important"
This is in all likelihood the last regular season month of Marvin Harrison Jr as a Buckeye.
Earlier this year, I asked how he wants to be remembered:
“I’m very emotional, I’m trying not to get out of character but this game means a lot to us. We’re gonna get it done for the state of Ohio”
The Buckeyes talked about The Game today and many of them touched on the past two years.
Denzel Burke said this game means everything:
Marvin Harrison Jr says he is still undecided about his future with the Cotton Bowl and returning for another season.
He says his two goals of beating Michigan and winning the Big Ten Championship are big motivators to come back and leave that door open.
There is no Justin Fields at Ohio State without Dwayne Haskins.
Haskins was the man under center who found Chris Olave for two touchdowns.
They stand together to remember the Buckeye legend.
"I grew as a player and individual, surrounded by great coaches and teammates. This is a place I'll always remember"
Marvin Harrison Jr said his favorite moment as a Buckeye was the Rose Bowl.
H e also said with all the moves OSU is making they have the best roster in America:
A hug, followed by "are you nervous" and two huge smiles on an unforgettable Senior Day.
Today Ohio State honors Jacy Sheldon (
@JacySheldon
) with her sister Emmy hand in hand.
Jacy's impact on the Buckeye program is hard to put into words, but Emmy's is equally matched:
"I just want to beat The Team Up North and go to the Big Ten Championship, I'm just thankful to be in the conversation"
When asked if he has ever been to NYC in December Marvin said no.
There is a good chance he will be there next month, but he just wants to keep winning:
Buckeye fans love to debate things, but I haven't seen much debate over the emotion shown from Ryan Day this season.
Fans seem to love the passion that Day has shown on the sidelines this season.
This was Day's reaction on a delay of game Saturday, the refs picked up the flag:
Jake Diebler shares an emotional hug with Gene Smith and then points to the sky.
In his first game as interim head coach he takes down the second ranked team in the country!
An interesting stat from this game.
Illinois was last called for a foul at the 5:44 mark of the second half.
27 fouls for Ohio State
13 for Illinois
32 free throws for Illinois
13 for Ohio State
Simply just stating a stat that jumped out.
The Buckeyes are Eugene bound next fall, a conference matchup with Oregon .
2026:
Ohio State plays at Texas and USC
Home games against Oregon and Michigan
2027:
Ohio State will play at Michigan and Oregon
Home games against Alabama and USC
The new world of CFB is here
"I'm definitely hungry to beat Michigan"
Caleb Downs is new to the Ohio State vs Michigan rivalry but still is familiar with the Wolverines.
Downs played against Michigan in the Rose Bowl.
Before Brian Hartline took over Ohio State had just 4 receivers ever drafted in the top 20.
In the past four years Ohio State has had four in the top 20, including now OSU’s highest draft pick ever at WR.
The Zone 6 pipeline to the NFL is wild.
"No matter what it is we are going to keep fighting"
Ohio State's motto is Fight, for OL Avery Henry it took on a different meaning in December when he was diagnosed with a form of bone cancer.
Today he is cancer free and continuing to fight, with Buckeye nation behind him:
Kyle McCord started just 13 games in his Buckeye career and while it didn’t end how anyone hoped, he certainly left a mark.
Buckeye fans will forever be talking about the Notre Dame game. One of the greatest endings to an Ohio State game ever.
A hall of famer in the house.
Barry Sanders and his son Noah Sanders catching up with RB coach Tony Alford after the Buckeyes win.
Noah is a junior at Wylie E. Groves high school. The sanders name would only add to the legendary names to come through Ohio State.
"It's a blessing to be out here and give the team everything I've got. With god on my side I'm gonna continue to do that"
TreVeyon Henderson in two games is putting the team on his back. The last two games he has 415 total yards and 2 TD's.
Trey is officially back:
"I think people are cowards, I think people have this thought in their head that I'm gonna leave. That I'm a quitter, that's never been me. These people live in their mom's basement and don't know anything about me"
A powerful statement from Devin Brown on the QB competition:
Boston watching Marv.
Two of the greatest receivers in Ohio State history right here with David Boston in the house tonight.
At one point Boston was recording Marvin Harrison Jr running routes, legend recognizing legend.
In the midst of a court storming Buckeye fans got their first introduction to Air Noland yesterday.
I think he took about a 100 selfies with fans before finishing off the celebration by singing Carmen Ohio as a Buckeye for the first time.
"There is not a day that goes by, we don't think about it or we're not preparing for it. Everything leads up to that game"
I sat down with Kyle McCord to talk about this Saturday in Ann Arbor.
He said he realized right when stepped on campus this is so much more than a game:
"He's a specimen, that man is a freak show when it comes to physical"
Will Howard is already impressed by freshman Jeremiah Smith.
He said coming to OSU with this stacked WR room makes his life easier. Their work ethic impresses him the most:
How big of a star is CJ Stroud? Well his face is plastered in Times Square.
Stroud will be here in New York this weekend for his second straight Heisman ceremony.
Express showing their QB some huge support. (
@CJ7STROUD
)
A packed QB room. The amount of stars combined coming out of high school is ridiculous.
That whole iron sharpens iron thing, certainly seems like it might work with this competition.
Ryan Day can finally take a deep breath knowing the Buckeyes signed the number one player in the 2024 class.
Here is his reaction of learning the news that Jeremiah Smith will be the newest member of zone 6:
"Why should it be Marv? Put on the tape. Whoever is up there, be smart.. don't be dumb"
CJ Stroud with a glowing endorsement of Marvin Harrison Jr and why he should be the WR1 in the draft.
He says he is so proud of Marv and would love to play with him:
(Video:
@HoustonTexans
)
“The truth is we’re all gonna be remembered for how we finish, that’s just how it goes around here. So let’s finish the right way”
Ryan Day in the final Skull Session of the season had a moment to celebrate all the seniors.
New AD Ross Bjork just pointed at Ryan Day and said
“This guy right here, Coach Day, he’s gonna get it done. It’s gonna be great when we win those championships”
The Buckeye defensive line is all accounted for here in Dallas, putting in work to start practice.
J.T. Tuimoloau, Mike Hall, Jack Sawyer, Ty Hamilton and Tyliek Williams all getting reps in before Fridays game:
A special moment after the NFC Championship. Chase Young and Nick Bosa FaceTiming Larry Johnson and celebrating.
Sunday the Brotherhood will line up on opposite ends in the Super Bowl.
You can hear from Larry Johnson and Urban Meyer on coaching these two, Sunday on 10TV.
"I think one of their frustrations was we knew everything they were going to do, oh I could make a comment right now for Michigan"
Oakland's zone caused problems for OSU, they're coach says it's because they knew the Buckeyes offense well.
It got a good laugh:
"Can I say something?"
"I made a lot of calls after the game"
Here is Ryan Day's full answer on the targeting call on Marvin Harrison Jr that was overturned in the Peach Bowl:
"I'm absolutely head over heels happy, I love the guys in this locker room. It feels like I've been here four years"
The Brotherhood isn't just a saying at Ohio State, and Seth McLaughlin already sees it's full impact.
He lit up just talking about what this team means to him:
The recent stars of WRU back together.
Chris Olave and JSN hanging out with Brandon Innis.
Marvin Harrison Jr and Xavier Johnson also watching practice.
Jett Harrison also with the bunch, maybe the future of WRU?
A really interesting back and forth here between Ryan Day and
@DougLesmerises
about how he coached in the Michigan game.
Ryan Day elected to kick a field goal on 4th and 2 instead of going for it at the end of the half.
Worth the listen:
The moment Drew Forbes learned he was headed to the NFL:
I've seen the man block many times, those water on the table stood no chance.
The
@GoSoutheast
football star is headed to the
@Browns
"He is the most explosive back in the country, any time he touches the ball he can take it for six"
Harrison Jr says Treveyon Henderson being back was huge for the Buckeye Offense.
Marvin calls Henderson the best back in the country, he had 162 yards and TD in his game back:
Seems like a lot of players want to play for this man.
Brian Hartline firing up Zone 6 before tonight’s game.
Feels like tonight might bring with the Carnell Tate show.
The Buckeyes land another five star wide receiver. Carnell Tate commits to Ohio State today and Brian Hartline keeps his unreal recruiting success going.
A couple takeaways from practice:
Julian Sayin - Wow, that hype will only grow
Jeremiah Smith- made ridiculous TD grab yet again
Will Howard had a couple great passes including a TD to Emeka
Bryson Rodgers has a role in this offense
Defense is just filled with studs
I have a feeling in a few years when they are all playing on Sundays this picture is going to be looked at a lot like the JSN Wilson Olave picture.
WRU.
Just a thought - the Texans bye week is the weekend of October 21st, the same weekend as a top ten matchup for the Buckeyes with Penn State at home.
I can only imagine how loud the Shoe would get to see this man walk in cheering on the Buckeyes.
The shoe with a huge roar as Ryan Day gives a message about the 2024 Buckeyes.
“They came back for one reason, to beat That Team Up North and win a national title”
"The exuberance of what people think of Ohio State football is awesome, we know how important it is here."
Chip Kelly met Buckeye Nation today as apart of the
@the1870society
event.
He said the big reason of choosing OSU was the love of football around Columbus and Ryan Day:
"There are a lot of really smart people in that room. It's not Ryan's offense, it's not my offense, it's Ohio State's offense"
If you wondered how much of the offense Chip Kelly will change, well he says it will be a collaborative effort from the entire coaching staff:
“I'm super excited for training camp, I love football, I can't wait to practice every day and do the two-a-days"
This is why Marvin Harrison Jr is considered by many to be the best player in College Football.
He is looking forward and ready to get the grind of fall camp going:
Marvin Harrison Jr won’t play tonight, meaning his time in Columbus is likely over.
He will forever be on the OSU WR Mount Rushmore, arguably the greatest.
He doesn’t care about the records, he just wants people to remember the teammate he was:
The former Block O meets the Vest.
He’s rocking the vest with both the Buckeye logo and YSU logo.
Tressel told Kamm Babb “when I grow up I want to be like you”.
"I like what I'm seeing, it's a lot of star power. BIA the secondary will have a really impressive year."
Former Ohio State All-American Jeff Okudah told me he thinks Jeremiah Smith will be "the one"
He said also said he knows OSU is going to beat That Team Up North this year: