Why is this News? All the articles and tweets Buckeye fans need for July 28, 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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“Bold Predictions” Week #Content

Bold Predictions You’re Nuts: Which Ohio State assistant is next in line for a head coaching job?
- Brett Ludwiczak and Meredith Hein, Land-Grant Holy Land

Bold Prediction: Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud will win the 2021 Heisman
- Megan Husslein, Land-Grant Holy Land

Bold Predictions You’re Nuts: What is your boldest of bold predictions for 2021?
- Gene Ross and Josh Dooley, Land-Grant Holy Land

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On the Gridiron

Buckeyes land three defensive leaders on Bronco Nagurski watch list
- Pete Nakos, Lettermen Row

Ohio State’s Munford, Petit-Frere, Garrett named to 2021 Outland Trophy watch list
- Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts

Why Jeremy Ruckert should be favored to win Mackey Award
- Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row

Benji Gosnell decommits from Ohio State, Buckeyes lose tight end commitment
- Birm, Lettermen Row

Drawing up a perfect finish for Ohio State’s 2022 recruiting class on defense
- Caleb Houser, Land-Grant Holy Land

Luke Wypler has sold 100 of these hilarious hoodies.

Ryan Day’s confidence in pass defense “much higher” than last year
- Colin Hass-Hill, Eleven Warriors

Buckeyes respond to Big Ten coaches aiming their sights
- Jacob Benge, The Lantern

Ohio State four-star OT target sets commitment date
- Dan Hessler, Land-Grant Holy Land

Ohio State expecting Harry Miller to make big strides after ‘unbelievable summer’
- Dan Hope, Eleven Warriors

I, for one, think playoff games in the Shoe would be unequivocally awesome.

Day: Teague the incumbent starter, but three RBs could play
- Griffin Strom, Buckeye Grove

Former Buckeyes star Malik Hooker signs with Dallas Cowboys
- Pete Nakos, Lettermen Row

The most important photo of the offseason:

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On the Hardwood

After ‘interesting summer,’ Chris Holtmann updates state of basketball roster
- Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch

Freshman forward Kalen Etzler will redshirt for 2021-22 basketball season
- Kevin Harrish, Eleven Warriors

Holtmann on Tuimoloau: ‘We’re a ways away from him stepping onto a court’
- Griffin Strom, Buckeye Grove

Let our guy E.J. catch a few passes, coach!

Carmen’s Crew gives up big lead, loses to The Money Team 91-89 in TBT
- Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land

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And now for something completely different

Biles withdraws from gymnastics final to protect team, self
- Will Graves, AP News

Mental health is important folks. Take is seriously.