Why is this News? All the articles and tweets Buckeye fans need for May 4, 2021

Look, we get it. Your days are busy and you don’t have time to read all of the stories and tweets from the three dozen websites dedicated to covering Ohio State athletics, or the 237 Buckeye beat writers churning out hot takes and #content on a daily basis. But that’s ok, that’s what your friends at Land-Grant Holy Land are here for.

Monday through Friday, we’ll be collecting all of the articles, tweets, features, interviews, videos, podcasts, memes, photos, and whatever else we stumble across on the interwebz and putting them in our daily “Why is this News?” article. That way, you’ll have a one-stop-shop for all of the most important Buckeye news, jokes, and analysis.

You’re welcome!

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The more you know...

Hey, Nike, why haven’t we seen these throwback jerseys in The Game yet?

As someone who was born and raised in Columbus and has lived in Orlando for nearly seven years, I can say that Spencer is not completely correct, but he’s also not completely incorrect.

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Even More Draft Analysis

Check out the most human moments of each of Ohio State’s 10 individual draft weekends
Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land

How Buckeyes can expand on NFL Draft records in 2022
Pete Nakos, Lettermen Row

Wait, so NFL coaches actually talk to people who know draft prospects as both players and people, rather than listening to unnamed sources who spit out bullshit for clout?

Justin Fields Says His Epilepsy Diagnosis “Has Had Zero Effect on Football,” and He’s “Not Gonna Try to Hide It” As He Begins NFL Career
Dan Hope, Eleven Warriors

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What about the current Buckeyes?

We thought that Jameson Williams might end up opting to transfer out of Ohio State, and he entered the portal last week.

And Alabama just makes sense as a destination for Jamo. With DeVonta Smith and Jaylen Waddle heading to the NFL, Juiceman very well might end up starting alongside John Metchie III.

Ohio State football: How Jameson Williams fits with Alabama
Del Barris, Scarlet and Game

Now, I’m a huge RJ fan, so I don’t want to pile on, but this is a really bad way to frame this story.

Now this story on the other hand, I am totally cool with this framing.

You’re Nuts: Who will be the first Buckeye drafted in 2022?
Gene Ross and Josh Dooley, Land-Grant Holy Land

Five Buckeyes who can boost draft stock with impressive season
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row

I’ll take those odds.

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What’s Going on Over on the Hardwood?

Father of Ohio State’s E.J. Liddell refutes report of Illinois transfer interest
Adam Jardy, Columbus Dispatch

This whole story is one hell of a rollercoaster.

Ibrahima Diallo to Enter Transfer Portal After Two Years at Ohio State
Colin Hass-Hill, Eleven Warriors

Does Ibrahima Diallo’s transfer open the door for a last-second BOOM?
Connor Lemons, Land-Grant Holy Land

Despite all of the weird negativity that people were throwing at the Buckeye men’s basketball team after Diallo’s announcement, they are still in really good shape to contend next season.

Five players Carmen’s Crew should add to this summer’s TBT roster
Connor Lemons, Land-Grant Holy Land

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Ohio State is good at sports other than football, you know.

Like the women’s tennis team. Exhibit a:

Exhibit b:

The baseball team had a pretty darn good weekend as well.

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And now for something completely different...

If you didn’t get hyped watching that video, I don’t know if we can be friends.