#Crew96 additions Andre Gomes and Nariman Akhundzada are in Columbus and trained with the team today. Big news for the Black & Gold after the inconsistent start to the season.
This move made no sense for #Crew96 at the time and now they’re essentially paying to send Aliyu back to Houston. Still not sure what role he was supposed to play in Columbus. Very odd.
Carlos Locklyn coaching the Buckeye running backs.
Tackling drills by Ohio State’s defensive line. (Watch out for that wall!)
Ohio State’s linebackers going through drills on the first day of spring practice.
Ohio State warming up ahead of the first spring practice of 2026.
Buckeye DB drills.
Ohio State’s defensive linemen working with Larry Johnson.
Buckeye football is back. First day of spring practice at the WHAC.
Statement from #Crew96:
Former #Crew96 midfielder Derrick Jones and defender Yaw Yeboah have been given lifetime suspensions from MLS after betting on games.
Many players would have wanted to draw attention to themselves on Saturday with everything going on. Bruce Thornton was focused on beating Indiana for the first time in his career.
That's among the reasons he's a "Buckeye for life."
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After just over two years on the job, Ted Carter has resigned as Ohio State president following disclosure of an inappropriate relationship.
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Picard may end up being the 3rd attacking starter. He started the 1st game which, despite the loss was probably the team’s best performance. That 3rd spot is an open issue right now, highlighted by the fact that Gazdag just doesn’t fit.
Aliyu was also a weird signing, just a less expensive one.
Issa was heavily involved with moves before, like Cucho. Picard is a young, exciting player. I think Gomes will be very good.
But the Gazdag move has been a serious misstep.
For a game where very little happened, there will be a lot to talk about on the Massive Report pod on Monday.
Also, we now need to have a serious Gazdag conversation…
All in all, disappointing performance and result by #Crew96. Patrick Schulte was easily the man of the match. Not much else positive. A clear back 3/5 tonight, which I didn’t expect in this game. It appeared an effort to be more secure at the back led to very little going forward…
Ohio State is hiring Mateo Kambui, who has worked with new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith for the last three seasons, to work with offensive linemen.
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Matt Patricia didn't just help create the country's best defense last season. He was more than that to the Ohio State players, especially as they prepare for the NFL Draft.
"I think that gave me an advantage, for sure."
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Soon + food. #Crew96
The #Buckeyes get a huge win to help their NCAA Tournament hopes.
I give my thoughts on Ohio State’s upset of Purdue as I leave the Schott.
I get what you’re saying but I disagree a bit. I think the biggest problem is losing the ball at bad times in midfield when the defense isn’t set and then they can’t recover. Getting the signings in and having more time will help. But they could use a center back that can run.
It’s still early and Columbus is adjusting to a new coach and doesn’t have the full roster yet, but Kansas City could be one of the worst teams in MLS again this year. Feels like a missed opportunity tonight.
For a referee that called a foul nearly every time a player fell, no call (or VAR) on either SKC goal is wild. With that said, #Crew96 was about as bad as the officiating. The press is there but very unorganized. Looked like an attacking group with no chemistry. The transition defense is A PROBLEM.
With the growth of women’s sports and the NWSL, the prospect of an expansion franchise for the City of Columbus, Franklin County and passionate soccer fans across Ohio is incredibly appealing.”
On behalf of a partnership including Nationwide and the Haslam, Johnson and Edwards families, HSG has held exploratory conversations with the NWSL. We are excited to continue those conversations and further assess the best direction for all parties...
Statement from #Crew96 spokesperson on reports that an ownership group led by the Haslam family is exploring an NWSL in Columbus: “Haslam Sports Group consistently evaluates various investment opportunities across the sports and entertainment industry....
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel discusses Arthur Smith becoming Ohio State's offensive coordinator: "'m excited for him to be in Columbus. Obviously, that place means a lot to me, personally, and my family."
