This Week in Twitter is a look at some of the week's best and most entertaining tweets from Buckeyeland and beyond.
We begin with men's tennis, where vengeance is a dish best served indoors.
In case you missed it last night, the Buckeyes are national semifinalists for the 6th time after beating Michigan 4-2 #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/CK0DcGONNt
— Ohio State M Tennis (@OhioStateMTEN) May 20, 2022
The conference regular season champions lost the B1G tournament title to Michigan to start the month, but barely three weeks later men's tennis advanced to the NCAA Semifinals by knocking the Wolverines out of the big tournament.
It was a precarious evening which began outside in Champaign, but then Mother Nature got involved and the matches were forced to move to Illinois' indoor facility.
And just as the Buckeyes were gaining momentum, play has been suspended due to lightning in the area at 8:21 CT
— Ohio State M Tennis (@OhioStateMTEN) May 20, 2022
You may remember the last time inclement weather decided to interfere with an Ohio State-Michigan showdown, it didn't go well for Ohio State. Only 189 days until that gets rectified, but who's counting. (Point of Clarification: We're counting)
Back to the NCAA Quarterfinals, which moved indoors due to lightning right when the Buckeyes were starting to roll:
Welp, here we are pic.twitter.com/G8Yj6BNZL2
— Ohio State M Tennis (@OhioStateMTEN) May 20, 2022
It turned out the inclement conditions were irrelevant, and the Buckeyes proceeded to eliminate Tennis Team Up North 4-2 from the 2022 postseason while surviving and advancing to the NCAA Semis.
It feels so good! pic.twitter.com/Ji2up38qXo
— Ohio State M Tennis (@OhioStateMTEN) May 20, 2022
The team started strong in the Final Four against Kentucky by taking the doubles point, but was unable to advance to the finals. Another great season for a program that always seems to be on the cusp of a national title.
Staying indoors, Chris Holtmann's latest transfer portal import is now officially Scarlet & Gray.
Welcome to Buckeye Nation Ice
— Ohio State Hoops (@OhioStateHoops) May 16, 2022
Isaac Likekele officially joins Ohio State after spending the last 4 years at Oklahoma State where he became the only player in program history to accumulate 1,000+ points, 600+ rebounds, and 400+ assists. pic.twitter.com/mesTJkyKla
The basketball Bucks sent two stars to the NBA combine, where there's more than just mild interest in both of them.
Malaki Branham met with the Nets, Nuggets, Bucks, Thunder, Heat, Timberwolves, Knicks, Rockets and 76ers this week. Said he didnt know what workouts he has coming up yet.
— Krysten Peek (@krystenpeek) May 19, 2022
E.J. Liddell, from Ohio State, interviewed with Pistons, Warriors, Bucks, Raptors, and Mavericks. Measured at 6-5.5 w/ a 6-11.75 wingspan; he the posted top standing vertical leap. He played for Bradley Beal's AAU team said he learned to use his size and to be tough from Beal.
— Mike Vorkunov (@MikeVorkunov) May 19, 2022
Im not sure there has been a name buzzing in Chicago this week more than Malaki Branhams. At this point, I think there is a strong possibility that he will go in the lottery. #NBADraftCombine pic.twitter.com/SyjDGpCd0y
— Matt Babcock (@MattBabcock11) May 20, 2022
E.J. and Malaki both departing campus produces understandable anxiety for the upcoming season.
Do you have any eligibility left
— Ohio State Hoops (@OhioStateHoops) May 17, 2022
NFL minicamps have begun, which means QB1 is back at work trying to carry the Bears to respectability.
Year @justnfields #DevelopedHere pic.twitter.com/9qZqrbDRfZ
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) May 17, 2022
A couple of his former targets have joined the professional workforce:
How it started How its going pic.twitter.com/9tKfLvpqgj
— Brett Greenberg (@74Talk) May 21, 2022
If you're wondering why they were hanging out in their new work uniforms:
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) May 21, 2022
Note the three fellas in the back row standing with each other.
Back at their former home, the football program's marvelous development staff received justified kudos.
For developing our student-athletes off the field, in the community, and as they prepare to succeed in life after football, Thank You to our Player Development staff! pic.twitter.com/aGHIEy1BMg
— Ryan Day (@ryandaytime) May 19, 2022
Last year at halftime of the Purdue game TBDBITL paid homage to the 1980s cinematic classic Top Gun. Well, Tom Cruise saw it and extended the band an exclusive invitation which they accepted on Friday.
Tonight's the night! We get our free screening of @TopGunMovie courtesy of @TomCruise in just a few hours! #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/GA3ZdjZviO
— The Ohio State University Marching Band (@TBDBITL) May 20, 2022
Top Gun: Maverick opens in theaters later this week.
On Wednesday the Ohio State-Notre Dame game scheduled for Sept 3 was declared a #NightBanger
Night game in the shoe ?! LFG
— Teradja Mitchell (@teeraaw__) May 17, 2022
— Mark Pantoni (@markpantoni) May 17, 2022
— TreVeyon Henderson (@TreVeyonH4) May 17, 2022
PRIMETIME https://t.co/E41Ru8YlaX
— Perry Eliano (@Coach_Eliano) May 17, 2022
— DeaMonte Chip Trayanum (@Chipperrz_) May 17, 2022
WHOSSSSSSS READYYYYYYY https://t.co/D70pzZ5Gmf
— Block O (@OSUBlockO) May 17, 2022
Not only will the Buckeyes and Fighting Irish kick off at night, ESPN College Gameday will be in Columbus for its 2022 season debut.
September 3rd. Celebrity picker?? https://t.co/LxgKlgKamg
— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) May 17, 2022
Exciting! Someone please help LeBron with his internet, there are more efficient ways to look up kickoff times than asking 51.3M followers and relying on a celebrity response.
Speaking of celebrities, the kid who verbally committed to Ohio State within hours of Jim Tressel's abrupt resignation has some thoughts about creating an environment for success.
"Urban 100% put you in a position to succeed on and off the field." -- @1Tyvis pic.twitter.com/oLebKXo8h8
— Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show (@ultCLEsports) May 18, 2022
His praise for his former coach did not go unnoticed.
Tyvis Powell. Elite@and a National Champ. https://t.co/JTUcER0NJR
— Urban Meyer (@CoachUrbanMeyer) May 19, 2022
You might be old enough to remember when someone else at Ohio State was obviously tweeting from Urban's account. These days, it's definitely Urban@tapping his smartphone screen.
Chances are you heard Alabama coach Nick Saban unambiguously accused Texas A&M of "buying every player" in its top-ranked 2022 recruiting class, which led to Aggies head coach Jimbo Fisher responding with equally true harsh accusations for Alabama.
Welp, the two millionaires got Dad's attention and now the conference is involved.
A&M AD Ross Bjork tells @SInow that Nick Sabans comments violate SEC sportsmanship bylaws & hes been in contact with Greg Sankey.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) May 19, 2022
Bjork calls the comments a personal attack & suggests Saban is lashing out because hes threatened.
This is personalhttps://t.co/ShiVBp8Fzv
The SEC has issued public reprimands for both Saban and Jimbo: pic.twitter.com/Ya72FMtXJP
— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) May 19, 2022
Don't laugh, "public reprimand" is the SEC's harshest penalty for behaving badly.
