Connor Lemons

Bucketheads Podcast: Exclusive interview with TBT and Carmen’s Crew legend Jeff Gibbs Gibbs was generous enough to talk with us about playing overseas, TBT, Carmen’s Crew, his future in basketball, and much more

A conversation with Otterbein University Hall of Famer and 2x TBT champion Jeff Gibbs.

You can find it here or wherever else you find your music and podcasts:

www.landgrantholyland.com/2025/7/17/24...

Land-Grant Holy Land is looking to hire new contributors ahead of football season If you can write, know college football, and love Ohio State, this might be the perfect paid opportunity for you.

Land-Grant Holy Land is looking to hire more writers to our staff ahead of football season. Applications close July 27.

Feel free to DM me with questions.

www.landgrantholyland.com/2025/7/16/24...

Bucketheads Podcast: Joey Brunk joins to talk photography, the MSU game, and life beyond basketball We caught up with the former center to discuss his iconic game against Michigan State, wildlife photography, and his fondest memories of basketball in Indiana.

"First time I saw a brown bear I'm taking pictures, my hands are shaking, I'm like "Holy shit, there's a brown bear in the flesh in Yellowstone. Can you believe this is where you're at?"

Awesome chat with Joey Brunk
this week 🐻🏀

www.landgrantholyland.com/2025/4/18/24...

Checking in on Ohio State baseball alums on MLB rosters There are three Buckeyes currently on rosters, and a fourth who made a brief appearance.

Checking in on 4 Buckeye baseball alums who have played in the MLB this season:

www.landgrantholyland.com/2025/4/16/24...

Jake Diebler, Chris Holtmann competing for services of highly-coveted transfer guard Ohio State and DePaul are two schools Southern Illinois guard Kennard Davis Jr. is considering.

Jake Diebler vs Chris Holtmann (and several others) in a recruiting battle for a transfer guard who averaged 16 points per game last season....

www.landgrantholyland.com/2025/4/15/24...

The Autopsy: Five areas where Ohio State men’s basketball fell short Diving into what actually held Ohio State back this season.

Exuming the body.

Wrote over 2,000 words today on the 5 areas where Ohio State simply wasn't good enough this year.

A more in-depth analysis of Ohio State's shortcomings beyond just "drrrr bad coach":

www.landgrantholyland.com/2025/4/11/24...

Bucketheads Podcast: Ohio State men’s basketball had a no good, quite bad April Fool’s day The transfer portal has been quiet for the Buckeyes so far, and Thomas Costello joins us to discuss Cotie McMahon’s departure from Columbus.

Join me on the latest episode of Bucketheads.

I talk McMahon, McGuff and the McTransfer Portal:

www.landgrantholyland.com/2025/4/4/243...

Last home game of the season.

Resale only. No more general tickets left on sale @ticketmaster.com.

Jake Diebler says Ohio State men’s basketball ‘hasn’t peaked yet’ Ohio State’s tournament hopes are alive after winning three of their last four games.

"We have not peaked yet. We have to keep fighting to get there."

Jake Diebler thinks Ohio State has another gear they can still hit. If true, right now would be a great time to hit it.

www.landgrantholyland.com/2025/2/5/243...

They're calling it the battle of Kevin McGuff's former employer vs Kevin McGuff's current employer

Bubble Watch 2.0: Where does Ohio State stand in NCAA Tournament picture? Ohio State’s first NCAA Tournament appearance in three years is within reach with five weeks to go.

*undertaker GIF*

If you wrote off Ohio State after the Indiana loss, I have news for you.

www.landgrantholyland.com/2025/1/31/24...

If I was a media executive with $20 million to spend I would simply employ over 100 talented writers, editors, and multimedia producers instead of one person

Game preview: No. 12 Ohio State women’s basketball vs Nebraska The Buckeyes head to the Vault Sunday afternoon, seeking a win to stay in the running for a Big Ten title.

Game preview for today is up at LGHL, brought to you by @lemonsconnor.bsky.social

www.landgrantholyland.com/2025/1/26/24...

In a game that resembled a prize fight, Ohio State was the final team standing in Mackey Arena The Buckeyes’ late game 15-0 run was the final punch that put the Boilermakers on the mat for good.

"We stood in the ring, went back and forth, and we were left standing."

Ohio State has lost these types of fights this season. But on Tuesday night, it was the visitors who threw the final punch.

www.landgrantholyland.com/2025/1/23/24...

No Devin Royal or Mailk Reneau tonight in Indiana-Ohio State.

Gophers?

Ohio State's (10-7, 2-4, NET #31) next four games:

Home vs Indiana (64) - Q2 game

At Purdue (17) - Q1 game

Home vs Iowa (49) - Q2 game

At Penn State (52) - Q1 game

Horseshoes and hand grenades: Ohio State racking up moral victories, real losses in the Big Ten The Buckeyes are good enough to hang with great teams, but a 30-point loss and a three-point loss count just the same.

Are there positives to take from these #Buckeyes losses to Michigan State, Oregon, and now Wisconsin? Sure.

But moral victories don't get you into the NCAA Tournament. A two-point loss and a 20-point loss count just the same.

www.landgrantholyland.com/2025/1/15/24...

Game preview: No. 9 Ohio State women’s basketball vs Oregon The Buckeyes will look to continue their undefeated season as they welcome Oregon for the first time as Big Ten foes.

10 years ago today, Ohio State defeated Oregon in football.

Today, they hope to do the same against the Ducks, on the basketball court.

@lemonsconnor.bsky.social has your game preview: www.landgrantholyland.com/2025/1/12/24...

Game preview: No. 9 Ohio State women’s basketball vs Oregon The Buckeyes will look to continue their undefeated season as they welcome Oregon for the first time as Big Ten foes.

Ohio State football ✅️
Ohio State men's basketball ❌️
Ohio State women's basketball ❓️

The 9th-ranked, undefeated Buckeyes will try to help Ohio State take 2 out of 3 from the Oregon quack quacks this afternoon:

www.landgrantholyland.com/2025/1/12/24...

Ohio State has the 8th-best odds to win the 18-team Big Ten at +1900.

Was curious if any team had won the Big Ten after losing by 30+ points in the regular season like Ohio State did to Auburn. It's happened 3 times since 2000:

•2008-2009 MSU
•2001-2002 Wisconsin & Illinois

Ques Glover wants to be a "spark" in his final college season The sixth-year senior guard has scored 24 points in his last two games off the bench.

Little guy. Big buckets.

Ques Glover is playing a very important role for Ohio State right now.

www.landgrantholyland.com/2025/1/2/243...

How so? I don't think this one is part of the student tickets package.

Does it get any more midwestern than the Buckeyes vs the Sycamores on a dreary December afternoon?

The only player listed as OUT today for Ohio State against Indiana State is Meechie Johnson.

Devin Royal, Austin Parks, and Micah Parrish are all questionable to play.

Colin White is not on the injury report. #Buckeyes

Ironic that probably half the fanbase is just learning this morning that Jake Diebler's Buckeyes absolutely thumped No. 4 Kentucky last night.

Buckeyes jumped 10 spots in the NET -- up to #22 now.

Kentucky every time they get paired up with Ohio State in the CBS Sports Classic: