Ohio State Football Commit Tavien St. Clair Impresses at National Prospect Event
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Ohio State football Class of 2025 commit, Tavien St. Clair, made waves at Nike's "The Next Ones" event in Las Vegas last week. The talented quarterback showcased his skills and emerged victorious in the accuracy category, beating out LSU commit Bryce Underwood and Tennessee commit George MacIntyre, who were ranked higher than him.
St. Clair's achievement is in line with a longstanding tradition for Buckeye quarterbacks. He follows in the footsteps of previous Ohio State quarterbacks who have excelled in national prospect events, cementing his place as a rising star in the football world.
Meanwhile, as the Ohio State men's basketball team faces challenges, the Buckeye women's team continues their successful run. They secured an 86-71 victory against Michigan State during a road game. This impressive win was led by standout performances from Celeste Taylor, Rebeka Mikulasikova, and Jacy Sheldon, who scored 20, 19, and 18 points, respectively. With Iowa's loss at Nebraska, the Buckeye women have now claimed sole possession of first place in the Big Ten Conference, extending their winning streak to 11 games. The team looks forward to their upcoming game against the Cornhuskers at Value City Arena.
In other news, Phil Matusz, a former assistant strength and conditioning coach at Ohio State University under Mickey Marotti, has taken a significant step in his career. Matusz has been hired as the new strength and conditioning coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers. After spending the past four seasons at Boston College, where he was recruited by former OSU defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, Matusz's dedication and expertise have been recognized at the professional level.
The NFL Scouting Combine is set to commence in 15 days, from February 27 to March 4, while Ohio State's spring practice is scheduled to begin in 22 days, on March 5. Fans can mark their calendars for the highly-anticipated Ohio State spring game, which is 64 days away on April 13. Additionally, the NFL Draft is fast approaching, with just 76 days left until the event takes place from April 25 to April 27. Looking further ahead, Buckeye supporters can anticipate the 2024 season opener against Southern Miss, which is scheduled for 204 days from now on August 31. Lastly, fans can start counting down to "The Game" in 2024, marking the rivalry matchup against Michigan, which is 292 days away.
As the Ohio State football program continues to make headlines, both on and off the field, there is no shortage of excitement for Buckeye fans in the coming months and years.