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“He was the most popular pick for an Alabama defender to become a star in 2025, and that just never happened."

@mike_roach247 explains the up-and-down ride for Qua Russaw with the Crimson Tide and what kind of player is coming to Ohio State.
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A year ago, Ohio State fans were excited about the offensive linemen returning. Now, they are asking why the #Buckeyes didn't go get a transfer linemen.

The answer has to do with the talent on the roster, which admittedly didn't play its best late.
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For as good as Arsenal is at scoring off corners, they would be awful at defending them if the referees called all the fouls they commit in the box.

New #Crew96 midfielder Sekou Bangoura has arrived in Columbus and is in the building getting medical stuff done today. Should be in training soon.

Taha Habroune is working by himself as he continues his recovery from injury.

Jacen Russell-Rowe picked up a knock before the scrimmage last week and is getting treatment. Mo Farsi is still recovering from his injury last season and is also not back in training yet with #Crew96.

Bubble training!

Rydström joked that he felt like home with the weather in Columbus after coming back from Florida. He said it was like spring where he's from. 🤣

Rydström said the #Crew96 facilities are better than what he was used to in Sweden. He said it stands up with top-level European facilities that he's seen.

Rydström said he had a good assessment of #Crew96 roster when he met with GM Issa Tall in London. He said they are prepared and have players ready that they are interested in if something happens, but 95% of what he's focused on is the current roster.

Rydström said the health of #Crew96 is getting better and better. He mentioned Rudy Camacho is returning and training. "We will make sure we have the squad ready."

Rydström said he can tell players about what he won in Sweden as a player and a coach. "They don't give a shit about that." He said it's about how he behaves and follows up on things to gain trust.

Head coach Henrick Rydström said he's learned #Crew96 has a very good chemistry and the people take care of each other. He said now he wants more fire and wants the competition to increase in preseason training.

The #Buckeyes are close to hiring former NFL head coach and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith to replace Brian Hartline.
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While there were no stats kept, since this was a scrimmage, I was told Naples didn't even get a shot on goal and really didn't recreate much. The final thing I was told was that it was a good start to Henrick Rydstrom era with some positive things as they learn his style.

Talked to a few #Crew96 people today about the scrimmage against Naples United. I didn't get much... It was emphasized by two people that this was a scrimmage, not even a preseason friendly and therefore very informal. It sounds like the Crew dominated the game and scored "a lot."

There will be no #CFBPlayoff expansion for at least another year.
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The #Buckeyes are "out for blood" against Michigan, but it won't come easy tonight on the road against one of the best teams in the country.

But that's what makes rivalries fun.

"This game means more."
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It will be a new-look defensive line next season, but Ohio State got some good news and added some players who could make an impact in 2026.
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Ohio State struggled to maintain any momentum, needing overtime to beat Minnesota. However, they did find some effort and energy off the bench in Colin White.

My thoughts from last night's win.
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The college football season is over and Ohio State is no longer the national champion. What do the #Buckeyes have to do to get back on top?
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Cortez Hankton isn't Brian Hartline and shouldn't try to be. But he does have to live up to the high standard set by the departing wide receivers coach.

I take a look at Ohio State's decision to hire Hankton as Hartline's replacement.
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After one season at Cal, former Ohio State quarterback Devin Brown went back in the transfer portal and is now headed to Weber State.
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Ohio State adds another offensive weapon from the transfer portal, as former LSU wide receiver Kyle Parker commits to the #Buckeyes.
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Make it two cornerbacks in one day from the transfer portal. Ohio State adds former Georgia defensive back Dominick Kelly.
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Former Michigan, Utah and Alabama cornerback Cam Calhoun is now a Buckeye after committing to Ohio State out of the transfer portal.
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Ohio State has its transfer portal running back, landing a commitment from former Florida back Ja'Kobi Jackson.
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Any #Crew96 fans headed to Portland for the season opener next month? Would love to get together with people out there before.

Kenyatta Jackson Jr. is back for another year, the defensive end announced today.
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From Wilfried Nancy’s "invite pressure" to Rydström’s "heavy overloads." #Crew96 believes the roster’s history of "being comfortable in the uncomfortable" gives the team a head start on learning the new system, even with the head coach's delay.
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