BuckeyeNation Week in Review

• Jordan Hall stepped on broken glass and had foot surgery, a setback for a senior who looks to have a big role in the new Tom Herman/Urban Meyer offense.
• Herman recalled watching Meyer's Utah offense for inspiration, saying it's "eerie" how much they see things the same way.
• Two more commitments came in for the Class of 2013 in New Albany LB-S Darron Lee and Pendleton, S.C., DT Michael Hill.
• Running back commit Ezekiel Elliott says he's looking to open some more eyes at The Opening.
• Tight end Marcus Baugh earned an invitation to a prestigious all-star game, and talked to us about being a Buckeye pledge in California.
• Another recruit from a non-pipeline state is incoming freshman Joey O'Connor.

• We caught up with defensive tackle Mike Kudla, who is back in Columbus.
• Looking ahead to Week 2 against one of the better defenses in the country last season.
• Jared Sullinger is now a member of the Boston Celtics.
• More recruiting news: Reggie Spearman of Chicago liked his camp experience, as did ESPN 150 athlete Levonte Whitfield. 2014 CB Ed Paris, 2013 S Vonn Bell and ESPN 150 running back David Williams still have the Buckeyes in the running.

Basketball

• Mississippi State transfer Rodney Hood won't be a Buckeye. He committed to Duke on Saturday, writes Dave Telep. (ESPN)
• While Sullinger tumbled down draft boards to No. 21, William Buford wasn't picked at all. (Toledo Blade)
• The Celtics say Sullinger might need back surgery; Sullinger doesn't think so. (Dispatch)
• Sullinger made it eight Buckeyes drafted to the NBA in the Thad Matta era. (OSU)
• Aaron Craft had a bone spur removed from his ankle. (Lantern)

Football

• You've got to hear ex-Buckeye's Cie Grant's inspiring version of "Carmen Ohio." (610WTVN.com)
• ESPN's Adam Rittenberg analyzes Ohio State's home schedule in a video. (ESPN)
• Former Heisman winner Troy Smith was cut by the Steelers. (Dispatch)
• If a four-team playoff had been in place since 1998, Ohio State would have made the semifinals as many as five times and been on the cusp twice more. (Dispatch)
• Ex-Buckeye Jon Thoma reflects on being a Tresselball punter. (Buckeye Empire)
• Why Ohio State won't go undefeated. (Eleven Warriors)
• 13 former players surprised Jim Tressel at a charity event. (Bucknuts)
• Former coaches and players, including John Cooper and Earle Bruce, react to the playoff news. (Dispatch video)

The Gang's All Here

• Ohio State hired a softball coach from Miami (Ohio). (OSU)
• Also hired was a synchronized swimming coach. (OSU)
• A former Buckeyes diver made the U.S. Olympic team. (OSU)
• But nothing from track and field. (Lantern)