Why is this News? All the articles and tweets Buckeye fans need for July 5, 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.

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J.T.T. Sports HQ

BOOOOOOOOOOOM! J.T. Tuimoloau commits to Ohio State

- Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land

J.T. Tuimoloau’s Ohio State commitment is the finest recruiting job in Larry Johnson’s storied career ($$)
- Bill Landis, The Athletic

No. 1 2021 recruit J.T. Tuimoloau commits to Ohio State
- Brandon Huffman, 247Sports

Column: Ohio State could be in for a historic day on the recruiting trail with Tuimoloau commitment coming
- Bret Favachio, Land-Grant Holy Land

Matt and Caleb break down the importance of the commitment just minutes after the announcement.

Commitment Analysis: What landing J.T. Tuimoloau means for the Buckeyes ($$)
- Joseph Hastings, Buckeye Grove

Tuimoloau verbal reinforces Larry Johnson’s reputation as a recruiter
- Steve Helwagen, Bucknuts

Buckeye Nation goes crazy on social media following Tuimoloau’s commitment
- Kevin Harrish, Eleven Warriors

J.T. Tuimoloau To Play Basketball At Ohio State
- Andrew Lind, Sports Illustrated

Analyzing the impact as 5-star defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau commits to Ohio State
- Birm, Lettermen Row

Tuimoloau becomes OSU’s 14th top-10 prospect in last 20 years
- Steve Helwagen, Bucknuts

OSU coaches, commits and players react to J.T.T’s commitment
- Joseph Hastings, BuckeyeGrove

Addition of J.T. Tuimoloau gives Buckeyes best 1-2 DL class combo in recent memory
- Steve Wiltfong, 247Sports

Ohio State’s talent level soaring to unreal heights
- Chris Hummer, 247Sports

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On the Gridiron

Rated higher than Trevor Lawrence? An Ohio State commit, and the impossible task of ranking elite high school QBs ($$)
- Ari Wasserman, The Athletic

Texas pipeline to OSU predicted to continue
- Del Barris, Scarlet and Game

Column: It’s time to reinstate the wins from the 2010 Ohio State football season
- Brett Ludwiczak, Land-Grant Holy Land

The triumphs and tragedies of Chic Harley — Ohio State’s first football superstar
- David M. Wheeler, Land-Grant Holy Land

Strong spring hints at Jack Sawyer star potential at Ohio State
- Zach Boren, Lettermen Row

Luke Fedlam offers NIL advice as Buckeyes start earning
- Tim May, Lettermen Row

Fun potential NIL endorsements for Ohio State football players
- Gene Ross, Land-Grant Holy Land

Urban Meyer believes name, image rights will be boon to Ohio State ($$)
- Bill Rabinowitz, The Columbus Dispatch

College athletics somehow survived the first full day of NIL
- Johnny Ginter, Eleven Warriors

Ezekiel Elliott is due for a big fantasy rebound, as well as a return to NFL prominence
- Josh Dooley, Land-Grant Holy Land

How high school linebacker Kam Frolo lived dream at Ohio State camp
- Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row

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On the Hardwood

E.J. Liddell withdraws his name from NBA Draft, will return to Ohio State for junior season
- Connor Lemons, Land-Grant Holy Land

College basketball rankings: Alabama falls after losing two key players from SEC title-winning team
- Gary Parrish, CBS Sports

You’re Nuts: What was the best game of Duane Washington Jr.’s career?
- Connor Lemons and Justin Golba, Land-Grant Holy Land

Win Carmen’s Crew prizes in LGHL’s TBT Bracket Challenge
- Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land

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Outside the Shoe and Schott

LGFH staff picks: Our favorite Ohio State All-Americans
- Meredith Hein and LGHL Staff, Land-Grant Holy Land

Ohio State announces Lisa Strom as head women’s golf coach
- Chase Brown, Buckeye Sports Bulletin

On new stadium’s opening day, here’s what casual fans should know about the Columbus Crew
- Jacob Myers, The Columbus Dispatch

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