Why is this News? All the articles and tweets Buckeye fans need for July 1, 2022

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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Business is Back to BOOOOOMing...

Four-star cornerback Calvin Simpson-Hunt commits to Ohio State
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!

What Calvin Simpson-Hunt’s Commitment Means for Ohio State’s 2023 Recruiting Class
Garrick Hodge, Eleven Warriors

Calvin Simpson-Hunt a Buckeye: The impact
Bill Kurelic, Bucknuts

Analyzing impact as four-star cornerback Calvin Simpson-Hunt commits to Ohio State
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row

Twitter reacted after 4-star DB Calvin Simpson-Hunt flipped his commitment to Ohio State
Bill Kurelic, Bucknuts

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Times, They Are A-Changin’...

USC, UCLA accepted as applicants to join Big Ten Conference, per report
Robbie Weinstein, 247Sports

University Statement: Big Ten Conference
Ohio State Athletics

The More the Merrier!

Big Ten planning to add USC and UCLA explained: How it could happen, when and what it means (paywall)
The Athletic College Football Staff

USC, UCLA will help Ohio State, bring Hollywood to Big Ten (paywall)
Rob Oller, The Columbus Dispatch

What potential Big Ten expansion would mean for Ohio State
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row

SHOW ME THE MONEY!

How the move for USC, UCLA could impact the Big Ten, Ohio State
Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts

Road trips will get longer in Big Ten
Chris Pugh, The Columbus Dispatch

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On the Gridiron

Unpopular Opinion: Don’t expect an elite defense from the Buckeyes this year
David M. Wheeler, Land-Grant Holy Land

Ohio State football’s Kaleb Brown undergoes ‘smooth surgery’ to repair loose knee cartilage
Nathan Baird, cleveland.com

J.T. Tuimoloau taking full advantage of first offseason with Buckeyes
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row

Couldn’t be happier for Scary Terry!

Ohio State football’s receiver renaissance synching up with NFL’s salary explosion for wideouts
Nathan Baird, cleveland.com

Unpopular Opinion: Ohio State’s game day experience and home field advantage are overrated
Chris Renne, Land-Grant Holy Land

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On the Hardwood

Report: Jae’Sean Tate agrees to three-year deal, $22.1 million deal with Houston Rockets
Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts

Good god...

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Outside the Shoe and Schott

Women’s Swimming & Diving: Olympic Bronze Medalist Hentschel Signs With the Buckeyes
Ohio State Athletics

Swimming and Diving: Trace Joins Coaching Staff, Hulme Promoted
Chase Brown, Buckeye Sports Bulletin

While NIL is good for college athletics, some areas of it are sketchy
Brett Ludwiczak, Land-Grant Holy Land

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