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Why is this News? All the articles and tweets Buckeye fans need for February 10, 2023

All the Buckeye news thats fit to re-print.

By Matt Tamanini@BWWMatt Feb 10, 2023, 8:01am EST

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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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On the Gridiron

Former Ohio State wide receiver Dimitrious Stanley dies at age 48
Stephen Means, cleveland.com

An Appreciation: Friends recall life and times of ex-Buckeye Dimitrious Stanley
Steve Helwagen, Bucknuts

My heart is shattered. Best friend/brother Dimitrious Stanley has passed after an incredibly courageous battle against prostate cancer. There will never be another like him. I am forever grateful for being gifted this guy into my life. #BuckeyeGreat #RIP3 pic.twitter.com/jAGt3tNZ3U
— Anthony Rothman (@AnthonyRothman) February 9, 2023

Nick Bosa, Garrett Wilson honored for 2023 NFL seasons
Colin Gay, The Columbus Dispatch

Garrett Wilson praises Jaxon Smith-Njigba ahead of 2023 NFL draft
Colin Gay, The Columbus Dispatch

Ohio State NIL collectives The Foundation, O Foundation announce merger
Pete Nakos, Lettermen Row

BREAKING NEWS:

MERGER ANNOUNCEMENT!

THE Foundation and The O Foundation, two top collectives supporting @OhioStateFB and @OhioStateHoops have come to an agreement to join forces and merge! Both of these groups are "team players" and are supporting the same cause, with ONLY… https://t.co/xut7eB8WnK pic.twitter.com/XYKyY6JZah
— THE Foundation (@TheFoundation1_) February 9, 2023

Key takeaways: Tony Alford, running backs put frustrating 2022 behind them (paywall)
Bill Landis, Dotting the Eyes

Roster Reset: Buckeyes cornerback room has pieces to reclaim ‘BIA’ status (paywall)
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row

Key Takeaways as Tim Walton retools, revitalizes cornerbacks (paywall)
Austin Ward, Dotting the Eyes

Tristan Gebbia offers a blueprint for how Ohio State can keep its quarterback room full
Stephen Means, cleveland.com

Teams that signed the highest percentage of 2023 Blue-Chip recruits https://t.co/8o0XWiZwqr pic.twitter.com/6Ok76FQc01
— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) February 9, 2023

What does Ohio State’s defense need to do to make a championship leap under Jim Knowles? (paywall)
Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic

Former Ohio State football players Amir Riep, Jahsen Wint found not guilty of rape and kidnapping charges
Stephen Means, cleveland.com