This Week in Twitter is a look at some of the week's best and most entertaining tweets from Buckeyeland and beyond.
Ohio State football has decided on its Block O recipient this season, and it's none other than wideout Xavier Johnson.
2023 Recipient,
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) August 23, 2023
@J5Xavier pic.twitter.com/2MMhdY6bDJ
Johnson's journey is almost a Hollywood story and offensive coordinator Brian Hartline couldn't be happier for him to receive the honor.
.@brianhartline Xavier, Block O & Captain
— Ohio State Buckeyes (@OhioStAthletics) August 23, 2023
Couldnt think of a better person for that award. I know hes made an impact in our room and he impacts those on special teams. You cant say enough about the gentleman with how he impacts others. Very proud to have him in our room. pic.twitter.com/UtacaiGssQ
We're exactly a week away from Ohio State's season opener against Indiana. Could the defensive line be a strength of the team this season?
are built different pic.twitter.com/SGcaesqfX1
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) August 24, 2023
Former OSU cornerback Marshon Lattimore is not short on confidence or ambition, as the New Orleans Saints standout says he wants to be the best CB in the league.
Desire to be the . #Saints pic.twitter.com/byX0zvMyDE
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) August 25, 2023
Baltimore Ravens running back JK Dobbins has had an up and down journey so far in his time in the league with injuries, but the former OSU tailback said he feels fully healthy.
I feel amazing.@Jkdobbins22 on how he's feeling: pic.twitter.com/0gWPTGtOC4
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 23, 2023
The Browns seem to have gotten a steal after drafting Dawand Jones in the fourth round, considering how effective he's been this preseason.
Dawand Jones currently has the most pass blocking snaps played without allowing a SINGLE sack this preseason (111).
— NFL Rookie Watch (@NFLRookieWatxh) August 22, 2023
Jones also has the most pass blocking snaps played without allowing a SINGLE hit on the QB this preseason.
Jones hasnt allowed a sack in a game since November pic.twitter.com/RGFwhi3ZJS
All 14 of the Big Ten's coaches revealed their favorite musical artist and some have more interesting choices than others.
Big Ten coaches favorite musical artists from @ActionNetworkHQ
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) August 25, 2023
Illinois Bret Bielema: Justin Moore
Iowas Kirk Ferentz: Pat Green
Indianas Tom Allen: MercyMe
Marylands Mike Locksley: Citizen Cope
Michigans Jim Harbaugh: Alanis Morissette
Michigan States Mel Tucker: Prince
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh is suspended for the first three games of the regular season and apparently decided to make his father the assistant head coach for those three games.
Coach Harbaugh Announces Coaching Duties for First Three Games of 2023.#GoBlue | https://t.co/MefGblhxXO pic.twitter.com/QlRDnaynxs
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) August 24, 2023
Ohio State has usually already released an availability report two hours before kickoff the last few seasons, but it's now going to be mandated for every team in the Big Ten.
Big Ten will require its football programs to release player availability reports 2 hours before each conference games kickoff, pending approval by the leagues schools, sources told @ActionNetworkHQ. 1st reported by @andygreder. Id be shocked if it didnt pass, source said
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) August 25, 2023
Good vibes are needed for OSU offensive lineman Avery Henry, who had to visit the Emergency Room earlier this week.
I went to the ER yesterday because I got really sick out of know where. To find out I have an extremely low white blood count and ANC. Which fights infections. To then finding out I have Covid and the Flu at the same time. Ill be in the hospital for a awhile. Read below
— King_Henry2.0 (@AveryHenry731) August 23, 2023
Better late than never is a popular saying and that's definitely the case for Randy Gradishar, who was named a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a senior selection, meaning it's likely he'll be inducted in this upcoming class.
NEWS
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) August 23, 2023
Three Seniors have been named Finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2024.
They are:
-Randy Gradishar
-Steve McMichael
-Art Powell
Full Story: https://t.co/a4rWvVoKWH pic.twitter.com/8SL3GZe0uA
Expansion talks never die, apparently, as the ACC continues to have discussions about adding Stanford, Cal and SMU.
Sources: The potential additions of Cal, Stanford and SMU to the ACC are again under serious consideration by the ACC. A small group of ACC presidents met Wednesday morning to discuss financial models that would come with the additions.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) August 23, 2023
Ohio State players started class this week, and these back-to-school photos never get old.
First day of school for the buckeyes pic.twitter.com/aJep4BPGQC
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) August 22, 2023
OSU 2024 wide receiver commit Jeremiah McClellan is a pure playmaker and proved that again in his high school football game Friday evening.
Ohio State WR commit Jeremiah McClellan is SHIFTY! @jay_mac2481
— MaxPreps (@MaxPreps) August 26, 2023
( @SWiltfong247 / @247Sports ) pic.twitter.com/DWVun0uuYL
Finally, OSU players had a heated debate about what the best state is for high school football.
(this may or may not get heated) pt.6 pic.twitter.com/SbWuclcoZH
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) August 25, 2023
