Jake Diebler: The Right Choice for Ohio State Basketball

Jake Diebler

Ohio State just picked their new men’s basketball head coach, and fans seem pumped about it. The new guy? Jake Diebler. Big deal? You bet! Here’s why Diebler is the perfect fit for the Buckeyes.

Jake Diebler
  1. Proven Track Record
    First off, the dude can coach. When they made him interim coach for a bit, he totally turned things around, leading the team to a bunch of wins. That showed everyone he knows what he’s doing and can bring long-term success.
  2. Ohio Roots
    Plus, Diebler practically bleeds Ohio red. He grew up there, his dad coached high school ball there forever, and he himself was a high school baller. He gets Ohio basketball, and that connection with the community is huge.
  3. Ohio State Loyalty
    Diebler’s been an assistant coach at Ohio State for years, so his loyalty is off the charts. He clearly loves the Buckeyes and wants to see them win. That kind of passion is contagious.
  4. Recruiting Skills
    On top of that, Diebler has a knack for finding amazing players. Remember Darius Garland, who’s ballin’ for the Cavs now? Diebler helped recruit him! He’s got a great eye for talent that you need to build a winning team.
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Jaime Ffrench: Why Ohio State is the op͏timal selecti͏on for fiv͏e-s͏tar͏ recruit

Jai͏me Ffre͏nch is one of͏ most sought-after ͏players in 202͏5 recruiting͏ class. 6’1″, 185-pound wide re͏ceiver from Jacksonville, F͏lorida has invitations from over 34 schools, such͏ as Alabama, Florida St͏ate, Miami and Texas. Ho͏wever, ͏there is one school that parti͏cularly caught Ffrench’s attention: OSU.

Jaime Ffrench

Ohio State have a ric͏h ͏history of creating top wide rece͏ivers, like C͏hris Carter, Michael Thomas, Terry͏ McLauri͏n, Chris Olave, Garre͏tt Wilson and Ted Ginn J͏r.͏ The team ha͏s also been continuous victorious on͏ the field, ͏clinchin͏g five Big Ten championships ͏and making͏ it to the Colle͏ge Football Playoff three times from 2014 to 2020. Ohio State’s off͏ens͏e is famous ͏for its dynamic passin͏g game and͏ excellent͏ skillful players who are adept ͏at running ͏r͏outes; they͏ will ͏highlight Ffrench as a ͏deep͏ threat.

A factor that makes Florida State appealing to Ffrench is the presence of his former high school teammate, Tramell Jones, who is committed to the Seminoles as their quarterback of the future. Ffrench and Jones have a strong chemistry and rapport, having led Mandarin High School to a state championship in 2023. Ffrench said that having Jones in Tallahassee is “hard to say no” to, and that he likes … Read more at FryingPanSports

London Merritt: The Next Big Thing for Ohio State?

London Merritt

The Ohio State University has a tradition of developing NFL defensive linemen and edge players. Names like Joey and Nick Bosa, Chase Young, and Zach Harrison are examples of Buckeyes wreaking havoc on quarterbacks. And they’re on the lookout for the next star to add to that legacy of prospects. London Merritt might just be their 2025 guy.

London Merritt

Merritt, an edge rusher rated four stars from IMG Academy, is regarded as one of the best players available in the 2025 class. More than 45 scholarship offers from universities including Alabama, Florida, USC, and Texas attest to his unquestionable potential. Ohio State stands out for Merritt, making them a contender in his recruitment over other programs.

“I’m really feeling Ohio State,” Merritt shared in a recent interview. “They’ve got a proven track record of developing defensive linemen into NFL players. Plus, the atmosphere there is awesome, and I really connect with the coaches.”

Coach Mike Peterson

Merritt has a particularly strong connection with Florida’s edge coach, Mike Peterson, who’s been recruiting him since Merritt was just a sophomore in Georgia. Peterson’s genuine personality and knowledge of the game have definitely won Merritt over.

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Brandon Jordan Joins the Buckeye Football Coaching Staff

Brandon Jordan

Ohio State’s football program has made new today, the team has unveiled Brandon Jordan as the latest addition to its defensive coaching staff. Listen, Jordan isn’t your average coaching recruit. Dude’s got seasoned pass rush magic in his playbook, homed in the fires of both college ball at Michigan State and the pro game with the Seahawks last year. He knows how to get after the quarterback like a heat-seeking missile, and that’s exactly the kind of juice the Ohio State defense needs. This isn’t just some fancy coaching jargon, folks. This is about bringing the heat and putting fear in the eyes of opposing signal-callers. Mark my words, Jordan’s going to have those Buckeyes D-linemen breathing fire.

Brandon Jordan

Brandon Jordan Track Record

Prior to coming to the Buckeyes, Jordan made his mark as a pass rush specialist with the NFL Seattle Seahawks. This stint followed a successful tenure at Michigan State back in 2022, where he held the title of Pass Rush Specialist coach. His knack for elevating the performance of defensive players, especially those skilled in pass rushing, positions him as a valuable asset to Ohio State’s coaching lineup.

A New Chapter at Ohio State

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Na’eem Offord Chooses Scarlet and Gray: Buckeyes Secure 5-Star Cornerback’s Commitment

Naeem Offord

Well, Buckeye Nation has another reason to celebrate today! Five-star corner-back Na’eem Offord has committed to Ohio State, giving the Buckeyes another huge recruiting win.

Naeem Offord

This kid is an absolute stud – the 9th ranked player overall in the 2025 class according to ESPN. At 6’2″ with track star speed, Offord has all the tools to develop into a lock-down corner at the next level. He chose the Buckeyes over Alabama, Colorado, and a bunch of other big time programs who were drooling over his talents.

But Offord saw something special happening in Columbus under coach Tim Walton. This marks the eighth commitment for Ohio State’s 2025 class, and the second five-star corner, joining fellow stud Devin Sanchez. That’s right – the top TWO cornerbacks in the country for 2025 will be Buckeyes!

You gotta think Walton and his staff are grinning from ear to ear today. Offord has that length and athleticism that defensive coordinators dream about. And with the SEC schools lurking, this is another huge victory in Ohio State’s backyard. The rich keep getting richer, folks!

So crack open a cold one, Buckeye fans. The future is looking brighter than ever in … Read more at FryingPanSports

Dominic Kirks Visits Columbus: Buckeyes’ Exciting Twist in the 2024 Recruiting Game

Dominic Kirks

So, picture this: we signed twenty-one prospects during the early signing period, but guess what? We might not be done yet for the 2024 recruiting class! Now, let’s talk about Dominic Kirks. Our eyes are on none other than Dominic Kirks, the in-state defensive end. Let’s talk stats. Kirks is a 6-foot, 4-inch, 255-pound beast, ranking at No. 33 among defensive linemen and holding the 251st spot in the overall prospect ranking, according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. That’s the kind of talent that screams Buckeye excellence.

Dominic Kirks

De-committed to Washington

Well, it seems like the departure of head coach Kalen DeBoers from Washington, who hopped over to lead the Alabama program after the legendary Nick Saban retired, played a role in Kirks’ change of heart.

Pitt

It’s worth noting that Pitt was in the running for Kirks during his initial decision-making process. However, he ultimately chose Washington. Fast forward to last Friday night, and things took a turn. With Coach DeBoer heading to Alabama, Kirks decided to reopen the recruiting chapter and explore his options once again. And for those who like a bit of déjà vu, Pitt was in the running for Kirks the first … Read more at FryingPanSports