Why is this News? All the articles and tweets Buckeye fans need for July 12, 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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Unpopular Opinions

Unpopular Opinion: A potpourri of spicy takes about Ohio State and Columbus
- Brett Ludwiczak, Land-Grant Holy Land

Unpopular Opinion: The key to Ohio State’s 2021 season are the freshmen
- Gene Ross, Land-Grant Holy Land

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On the Gridiron

BOOOOM! Four-star OT George Fitzpatrick commits to Ohio State
- Bret Favachio, Land-Grant Holy Land

Analyzing impact as 4-star lineman George Fitzpatrick commits to Ohio State
- Jeremy Birmingham, Lettermen Row

Mark Fitzpatrick talks son’s decision to team up with the Buckeyes
- Joseph Hastings, Buckeye Grove

Ohio State football recruiting: Analysis on Quinn Ewers, George Fitzpatrick and the entire Buckeyes’ 2022 class (paywall)

- Bill Landis, The Athletic

Pretty successful day of recruiting for Tony.

Versatile Craig Young fits Buckeyes mold for much-hyped Bullet position
- Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row

The importance of the Ohio State vs. Michigan game
- Del Barris, Scarlet and Game

Ohio State faces tough decisions at offensive line in the 2022 recruiting class
- Bret Favachio, Land-Grant Holy Land

Braxton doesn’t get enough love, imo.

Buckeyes open as double-digit favorite for season opener with Minnesota
- Peter Nakos, Letterman Row

K’Vaughan Pope Preparing For New Role In Buckeye Defense
- Tony Gerdeman, Buckeye Scoop

Parris Campbell could be a surprise breakout candidate and viable fantasy football option
- Josh Dooley, Land-Grant Holy Land

I’m here for the Buckeye on Buckeye love.

Ohio State football: Best defensive end lineup ever?
- Ryan Stano, Scarlet and Game

To be elite, Ohio State needs to have an elite running back; fortunately they do
- David M. Wheeler, Land-Grant Holy Land

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On the Hardwood

BOOOOOM! Ohio State men’s basketball adds Louisiana transfer guard Cedric Russell
- Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land

Cedric makes it official

Ohio State hoops: Four things to know about Louisiana transfer guard Cedric Russell (paywall)
- Adam Jardy, Land-Grant Holy Land

Projecting Ohio State’s Lineup with Louisiana Transfer G Cedric Russell
- Patrick Mayhorn, Buckeye Sports Bulletin

And these don’t even include the addition of Big Ced!

You’re Nuts: Who is the best returning player in the Big Ten?
- Connor Lemons and Justin Golba, Land-Grant Holy Land

Malaki Branham to Wear No. 22 Ohio State Jersey that Was Retired for Jim Jackson
- Colin Hass-Hill, Eleven Warriors

You love to see it!

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Outside the Shoe and Schott

Ryan and Christina Day to Speak at Ohio State’s Celebration for 2020 Graduates this Summer
- Dan Hope, Eleven Warriors

This is such a cool behind the scenes look at the life of an Olympian.

Videos: Ohio State Olympians Anavia Battle, Eric Harrison, Henry Leverett and Diego Cervantes Discuss Opportunity to Compete in Tokyo
- Dan Hope, Eleven Warriors

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