Author: Cody Pestino

While we move closer to the 2024 NFL Draft, teams can begin conducting pre-draft visits. In this stage of the draft process, NFL teams can bring in up to 30 prospects to their team facility for meetings with coaches, medical examinations, and a tour of the team’s building. With teams only being able to bring in up to 30 prospects this gives us a more clear picture of who teams are targeting. This week, the Arizona Cardinals scheduled meetings with two of the top wide receiver prospects in Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr and LSU’s Malik Nabers. With the fourth…

Nearly three weeks after Tony Alford’s departure, Ohio State hired former Oregon running back coach Carlos Locklyn as Aflord’s replacement. Locklyn inked a two-year deal with the Buckeyes after an impressive two seasons at Oregon. One month after Locklyn signed a two-year extension with Oregon worth $400,000, he will be moving to Columbus. With the hire taking place on April 1, Locklyn’s buyout was cut in half. Ohio State Brings in an Ascending Coach in Locklyn There was skepticism building with the duration of the vacancy after Alford’s departure. Ohio State interviewed many candidates and most expected the Buckeyes to…

The inaugural season of the United Football League (UFL) kicks off this weekend and eight teams will compete to be the first-ever league champions. After competing with each other a season ago, the XFL and USFL merged to create the UFL and keep spring football alive. The eight teams will be divided into two four-team conferences: the XFL Conference and the UFL Conference. The four teams in the XFL conference are the Arlington Renegades, D.C. Defenders, San Antonio Brahmas, and St. Louis Battlehawks. The four teams in the USFL conference are the Birmingham Stallions, Houston Roughnecks, Memphis Showboats, and Michigan…

On Wednesday, March 21, news broke that the NCAA is officially seeking a country-wide ban on sports betting props involving collegiate athletes. This news comes during a week in which we’ve seen multiple scandals in professional baseball involving sports betting. On February 23, Ohio banned college player props and expected other states to follow suit. It was only a matter of time before the NCAA stepped in, and NCAA president Charlie Baker addressed the issue this morning. “Sports betting issues are on the rise across the country with prop bets continuing to threaten the integrity of competition and leading to…

The Ohio State Buckeyes will host the first-ever nationally televised spring game on Fox at noon on April 13. This also means the game will be aired on streaming platforms that offer Fox, such as YouTube TV and Hulu Live. In previous seasons the game usually would air in the Noon time slot, but on Big 10 Network. The game was also carried on the Ohio State Sports Radio Network. General admission tickets start at $8. Joel Klatt announced the news on his podcast, The Joel Klatt Show: A CFB Pod. Joel will be calling the game live on the…

One of the proudest traditions in the Ohio State football program is the removal of the ‘Black Stripe’ for incoming freshmen and transfers. The first time an incoming Buckeye steps foot on the field, a black stripe is placed over the red stripe on their helmet. When a player proves they are worthy enough of joining the Buckeye Brotherhood, that black stripe is removed. On Thursday, March 21, freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith became the fastest player in Ohio State history to get their black stripe removed. Ohio State coaches and players have praised the freshman throughout camp. Jeremiah Smith…

The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the 2024 off-season completely revamping their quarterback room. Spending just $1.1M and a conditional sixth-round pick, the Steelers were able to bring in Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. The speculation surrounding Pittsburgh is unclear as some reports say that Russell Wilson will be the day one starter and some say that it is an open competition. We’re starting to see what Sportsbooks think as odds are now being adjusted in relevant fields. Across all major United States Sportsbooks, Justin Fields has more likely odds to win MVP than Russell Wilson.  Quarterback Justin Fields +6500 to Win…

On March 13, news broke that Ohio State running back coach Tony Alford informed head coach Ryan Day that he would be leaving to take a new position as running back coach at arch-rival Michigan. This news came as a shock to Buckeye fans, however in the building, there was rumored to be some discomfort. The Buckeyes currently have arguably the best running back rooms in the nation including TreyVeon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins. Ohio State opened its search for its new coach and some potential candidates have arisen. Washington Running Back Coach Scottie Graham Scottie Graham is a former…

Week 1 of NFL free agency is almost in the books and the Arizona Cardinals made multiple moves to become competitive in the NFC West. The Cardinals showed they can compete with anyone once quarterback Kyler Murray is in the lineup. During Murray’s return, Arizona beat both the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers (two playoff teams) on the road. General Manager Monti Ossenfort and Head Coach Jonathan Gannon will look to capitalize on that positive momentum heading into the off-season.  Arizona Cardinals Sign Cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting  Grade: B The Arizona Cardinals officially signed former Tennessee Titans cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting to…

With the 2024 NFL Draft only a month away, and NFL free agency underway, we are starting to see a clearer picture on what will happen in the first round of the NFL Draft. As of now, the top 3 picks are expected as follows: Pick 1: Chicago Bears – QB Caleb Williams Pick 2: Washington Commanders – QB Jayden Daniels Pick 3: New England Patriots – QB Drake Maye The Arizona Cardinals currently have the 4th pick, and most believe they will select wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr, son of NFL Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison Sr, out of…