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Tug-Of-War For DGG / Ohio State Primetime LIVE 89

Episode 343 Published 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Episode Notes: Ohio State Primetime LIVE 89 "Tug-Of-War For DGG"

Hosts: Garrison Gaddy (lead), with new co-hosts Riley Burnett & Teren

Date/Context: Recent episode covering hot-button CFB topics, heavy Ohio State recruiting focus, Big 12 scandal, and 2026 season outlook.

Warm welcome to new co-hosts Riley and Teren; Garrison notes relief from solo hosting.
Shoutouts to viewers (e.g., Daniel Barry Sports Highlights); call for likes, shares, subs.
Promotion: Join Blocko Club / tiers; visit vocfb.com for writers/content.
Light banter about agreement/disagreement among hosts.

Core Issue: Sorsby (top transfer QB from Cincinnati to Texas Tech) was ineligible due to gambling problem; completed rehab and is cleared after missing first two games. Court date set for ~Feb 8 (post-natty).
Reactions:
- Big Ten/SEC programs (e.g., Nebraska, Georgia) calling for full sports schedule removals vs. Texas Tech.
- Discussion on Big 12 bylaws: 12/16 votes needed for punishments (recruiting limits, scholarship reductions, TV revenue/proceeds cuts).
- Hosts debate effectiveness: TV exposure loss might sting but Texas Tech has NIL/money advantages; risk of "snowball effect" lowering standards for gambling violations.
- Integrity concerns: Point-shaving fears, audible/play-calling influenced by bets, difficulty trusting "lesson learned" after 9k+ bets/$90k volume.
- Comparison to past scandals (Tattoo-gate at USC/Miami/SMU); this viewed as worse due to on-field competitive integrity.
- NFL impact: Winning could help Sorsby overcome it.
Tone: Strong disapproval of light punishment; emphasis on protecting game integrity.

Context: Arguably the biggest/current top recruitment in CFB. Canadian prospect visiting Georgia but heavy lean/OSU battle with Tennessee.
OSU Developments:
- Lost Jaden Miles (RB target) to Florida State shortly after OSU official visit (visited FSU prior week).
- Hosts confident OSU closes (Teren ~75%, Riley ~60-65%, Garrison ~62%). Concerns over fake social media graphics/noise from Tennessee fans.
- Emphasis on Carlos Laughlin's recruiting track record (WKU → Oregon → OSU).
- DGG fits OSU schematic/size/speed; huge need in young RB room (Jacoby aging out, sophomores/redshirts, Legend Bay wild card; recent TN/Michigan poaches).
- All-eggs-in-one-basket strategy: OSU holding off other RB commitments until DGG decides.
Comparisons/Notes: Zeke-like potential ("Zeke on steroids"); workhorse vs. committee debate (recent Quinshawn/Travion exception, not rule); playing time edge at Tennessee discussed but OSU development/NFL path favored.
Number 0 Jersey: Speculation if it factors (DGG wears it in HS); tradition vs. making exception for elite talent.

Four-school battle: Indiana, LSU, Ohio State, Alabama.
Quiet recruitment preferred; official visit to OSU upcoming weekend (group of ~8 prospects).
Key for new WR coach Cortez Hankton (first major blue-chip push post-Brian Hartline influence).
Physical profile: 6'5", 195-200 lbs big-bodied receiver; fits evolving OSU targeting (Jeremiah Smith, Chris Henry, Marv influence).
NIL/paycheck realities: Jameer Brown already in class; Jeremiah leaving opens room. Midwest ties (Indianapolis