With just the Rose Bowl to go in the football season, This Week in Twitter returns to 11W.
Eighteen high school seniors also officially announced they’d be joining the Buckeyes in 2022 as they signed their National Letters of Intent with Ohio State during the early signing period. To celebrate, Ohio State called upon former Buckeye greats like Ryan Shazier, Terry McLaurin and Joe Germaine – the high school coach of quarterback signee Devin Brown – to welcome them to Columbus.
Welcome to the Brotherhood, @GabePowers21
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 18, 2021
From fellow linebacker @RyanShazier #BOOM22 pic.twitter.com/00bAqRnJL3
Welcome to the Brotherhood, @dbrownqb33
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 15, 2021
From Buckeye Quarterback Joe Germaine pic.twitter.com/XJHni0SYt2
Welcome to the Brotherhood, @calebburtoniii
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 15, 2021
From a fellow member of #Zone6 @TheTerry_25#BOOM22 pic.twitter.com/jdpdFUG7SY
Welcome to the Brotherhood, @RyanTurner_20
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 15, 2021
From All-American @denzelward #BOOM22 pic.twitter.com/DlBt3jiULj
Powers was also congratulated by former Buckeye linebackers Darron Lee and Joshua Perry, with Lee quick to remind him of the task at hand.
GP! Congrats! You have now been tasked with reviving the "Silver Bullets"! Get your ass to work! You too @imcjhicks #LBU #GoBucks https://t.co/emeLhWFxa6
— Darron Lee (@DLeeMG8) December 18, 2021
OCC LB representing in this class. Congrats and best of luck @GabePowers21 #CentralOhioGuy https://t.co/zbVw2MGMh3
— Joshua E Perry (@RIP_JEP) December 18, 2021
Meanwhile, the Ohio State signees had some fun with their new coaches by changing their profile pictures on Twitter – with Ryan Day ultimately returning the favor.
#NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/dhgm2579OC
— Alex Sonny Styles (@sonnystyles_) December 15, 2021
#NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/fScj4PxJzn
— CJ KING Hicks (@imcjhicks) December 15, 2021
#NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/zkxGJPFhiv
— Tegra Masta T Tshabola (@tshabola_tegra) December 15, 2021
#NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/ImVbjK7HAt
— caden curry (@CadenCurry14) December 15, 2021
#NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/5OoGf2S8yx
— Devin Brown (@dbrownqb33) December 15, 2021
#NewProfilePic #family #dontmakemerun pic.twitter.com/pEw5fmSw36
— King_Henry2.0 (@AveryHenry731) December 15, 2021
#NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/wJwWNpUtwa
— Dallan Hayden1 (@DCH__2) December 15, 2021
#NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/1y1EcD35Vc
— Ryan Day (@ryandaytime) December 15, 2021
Ohio State’s Mark Pantoni topped The Athletic’s survey of the best personnel people in college football. Two prominent former Buckeyes agreed with the praise.
Mark Pantoni tops this list because hes REAL with recruits. And that still matters. https://t.co/DVDs4HprUC
— Joshua E Perry (@RIP_JEP) December 16, 2021
Everybody eats @markpantoni https://t.co/7ZNuNXDGp9
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) December 16, 2021
Late Wednesday night, former Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer was let go after less than one full season with the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars and with a 2-11 mark. Former Buckeye linebacker Cie Grant, a stalwart on the 2002 national championship team, had something to say about allegations that Meyer kicked then-Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo in August.
Not happening on the 02 squad.
— Cie Grant (@CieGrant) December 17, 2021
Do some shit like this to one of the homies & wed have a candlelight visual later that evening. https://t.co/axivK9AHlp
Former Ohio State defensive back Travis Howard, who played his senior year under Meyer during his first season as coach in 2012, also seemingly has something to say.
Not surprised by what is going on with urban but I hope you guys have a wonderful day. I'll save what's on my mind for another day. Let's be great today.
— Travis howard (@Travishoward_7) December 16, 2021
Meyer's daughter Gigi was quick to defend her father, however, as was former Ohio State wide receiver Michael Thomas.
Urban Meyers daughter Gigi Meyer posted these stories on Instagram after the Jaguars fired her father pic.twitter.com/gPSrK8lK2y
— Sportskeeda Pro Football (@SKProFootball) December 16, 2021
Urban will bounce back. I understand misery loves company.
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) December 16, 2021
Ohio State cornerback Cameron Brown announced he was returning for his senior season in 2022, announcing on Twitter that “[t]here are many more memories to make and games to win with my brothers.”
Buckeye Nation pic.twitter.com/gKeOhFvBWZ
— Cameron Brown (@luh_cam_) December 17, 2021
Brown also had a response for anyone who might question his decision.
Ignore the outside noise and do what is best for you
— Cameron Brown (@luh_cam_) December 16, 2021
Ohio State basketball standout E.J. Liddell is understandably bummed that the CBS Sports Classic game the Buckeyes were supposed to play against Kentucky in Las Vegas today was canceled due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the Buckeye program.
:(
— E.J. Liddell (@EasyE2432) December 16, 2021
The week wasn’t all bad for Liddell, though, as he was named Big Ten Player of the Week last week and celebrated his 21st birthday.
Blessed more to come https://t.co/5xCLVFfU2q
— E.J. Liddell (@EasyE2432) December 13, 2021
21 years old today! Wish I was playing in Vegas but I have no complaints blessed and thankful for everything thats coming my way.
— E.J. Liddell (@EasyE2432) December 18, 2021
Leading up to the matchup that was supposed to be with Kentucky, Chris Holtmann – a Kentucky native – donated to the Kentucky United telethon to help those affected by the recent tornadoes.
— Chris Holtmann (@ChrisHoltmann) December 14, 2021
Several men's basketball Buckeyes celebrated their win over Wisconsin by cheering on the women's team at home against Indiana, though it wasn't enough as the Hoosiers prevailed, 86-66.
Spending our Sunday night cheering on on @OhioStateWBB #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/k5WcipBKGR
— Ohio State Hoops (@OhioStateHoops) December 13, 2021
