Chip Minnich

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Happily married,father of 3 kids,blogger on Ohio State football, podcaster for @SilvrBulletsPod, contributor for @ScarletAndGame 🌰

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Articles

Buck(Eyes) On The 2025 Indiana Hoosiers

6 days ago | buckeyehuddle.com | Chip Minnich

“My father taught me many things here – he taught me in this room. He taught me: keep your friends close, but your enemies closer… ~ Michael Corleone to Frank Pentageli, The Godfather Part III freely admit that The Godfather and The Godfather Part II are among my favorite movies. Both movies offer up memorable scenes and quotes, with the one up above having significance as it relates to this article, and the series of articles that will be following it over the next few weeks from me.
Penn State At Ohio State Has More Intrigue After Jim Knowles' ESPN Story

1 week ago | saturdayglory.com | Chip Minnich

The Penn State/Ohio State games are typically the type of game that usually come down to the final nerve wracking moments, when one team is able to make a key play or two that ensures victory. For example, this past season Ohio State was able to defeat Penn State 20-13 at Beaver Stadium, largely behind the strength of a possession that began on the Ohio State 1 yard line, consuming the last 5:13 of the game clock.
The 2025 NFL Draft Was Bounteous For The Buckeyes

2 weeks ago | buckeyehuddle.com | Chip Minnich

Congratulations to the 14 Ohio State players selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, as well as the 3 players who were signed immediately afterwards as undrafted free agents. I freely admit to devoting last Thursday and Friday evenings, as well as last Saturday afternoon, to watching and wondering where these former Buckeyes would wind up for their respective immediate NFL futures.
The Word For OSU Players & Fans For The 2025 NFL Draft = Patience

3 weeks ago | buckeyehuddle.com | Chip Minnich

You know I don’t like bein’ stuck in the crowd (could use some patience)And the streets don’t change, but maybe the namesI ain’t got time for the game ’cause I need you (gotta have more patience) ~ Guns N’ Roses, “Patience”Congratulations to all of the Ohio State players who will be participating in the 2025 NFL Draft.
The Buckeyes Are Springing Forward Into The 2025 Season

4 weeks ago | buckeyehuddle.com | Chip Minnich

Ohio State concluded its spring practice sessions with the spring game on April 12th, and despite some voiced concerns by Ohio State head coach Ryan Day about the Ohio State defensive line (more on that momentarily), the Buckeyes head into the crucial summer workout periods having fulfilled one of the most crucial concerns – staying healthy. I can only guess that Coach Day and his assistant coaches collectively exhaled once the spring game finished.
Ohio State Quarterbacks Are Historically The Focus Of The Ohio State Spring Game

1 month ago | buckeyehuddle.com | Chip Minnich

The Ohio State Spring Game on April 12th is rapidly approaching and I always look forward to an opportunity to see any and all of the freshmen who have enrolled, as well as players who have joined the program via the transfer portal. As I write this, the weather forecast for the game looks like the temperature will be in the mid-50s, so it should make for a terrific way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
Testing For The Ohio State Trenches

1 month ago | buckeyehuddle.com | Chip Minnich

Ohio State is well into its third spring practice week, with the Spring Game serving as its conclusion to spring practices on April 12th. While news around the Ohio State football program is typically guarded around this time of year (naturally), I have a few questions pertaining to both lines of scrimmage for the Buckeyes. For all of the hype around the styles of offense or defense that a team will deploy, football will always come down to two basic elements – blocking and tackling.
A Gasp And A Gripe About The 2025 Ohio State Pro Day

1 month ago | buckeyehuddle.com | Chip Minnich

Congratulations to all of the now former Buckeyes who competed and participated in the Ohio State Pro Day on Wednesday. It is always a challenge for me to write and think about players from the previous season in the past tense. By all accounts, the players all represented themselves very well, and the time between now and the 2025 NFL Draft will be accompanied by updates from those individuals about being invited to various NFL teams for interviews.
3 Random Thoughts About The First Week Of Ohio State Spring Practice

1 month ago | buckeyehuddle.com | Chip Minnich

I realize that most of the sports world is going to be focused upon the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament for the foreseeable future, and I would be lying if I did not admit that I also have a passing interest in how my bracket performs for “March Madness.” After the first day, when I am shaking my head at how poorly I have done and will continue to do with my bracket, I get back to what truly excites me this time of year – Ohio State spring football.
Buckeye Weekly Podcast: What Is The Most Impressive Thing About Jeremiah Smith?

1 month ago | buckeyehuddle.com | Tony Gerdeman |Chip Minnich

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman dive into the early observations from the first two practices of Ohio State’s spring camp. They discuss standout performances from freshman players, the impact of Iron Buckeyes on team leadership, and position battles on both the offensive and defensive lines.