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WATCH: Two former Ohio State athletes talk about mental health on CNN

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If you didn’t know, there is a former [autotag]Ohio State[/autotag] athlete that is all over your screen on CNN, [autotag]Phil Mattingly[/autotag].

The former Buckeye infielder has carved out an extremely successful broadcasting career on the news network and Mattingly had an opportunity to return to his collegiate stomping grounds and speak with another former Ohio State athlete, [autotag]Harry Miller[/autotag].

If you don’t remember, Miller retired from playing for the football team due to his mental health battle. It was something that many of us didn’t expect, but the former lineman has taken his time away from the game seriously, becoming an advocate for mental health.

In a segment called “Champions for Change,” Mattingly sits down with Miller along with head coach, [autotag]Ryan Day,[/autotag] and Ohio State Sport Psychologist, [autotag]Charron Sumler[/autotag]. Watch their touching segment below.

It’s great to see all these efforts to getting the word out on a topic we can’t talk enough about. We love to see it and hope to continue the discussion.

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Top five rated Ohio State center recruits since 2000

Top five rated Ohio State center recruits since 2000 #GoBucks

We have been diving into some of the more highly touted recruits in Ohio State history. We recently discussed the quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive tackles and guards, but we wanted to look into the history of recruiting centers.

There are some very interesting names on this top five recruiting list and even though 247Sports only goes back to 2000, there are some memorable names. It is always fun to reflect on how some of these guys performed and whether or not they lived up to expectations. Offensive line recruits are always interesting because these are guys that are often switching positions, but let’s dive in.

Harry Miller to be special guest for Joe Biden’s State of the Union address

This is so cool and special. Well deserved for Miller! #GoBucks

Former Ohio State player Harry Miller has been an advocate for mental health since sharing his story through social media. It was raw, brave and bold, and he’s been intent on making sure his struggles with mental health have a profound impact on others.

And boy, so far so good.

Now Miller will be in the company of some of the nation’s finest after sharing his story on multiple outlets and networks, including ESPN and Fox.  Miller will attend President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address as a special guest of First Lady Jill Biden. Ohio State confirmed multiple earlier reports through a media release.

Miller is one of 24 individuals invited by the First Lady to take part Tuesday evening “because they personify issues or themes to be addressed by the president in his speech, or they embody the Biden-Harris administration’s policies at work for the American people.”

Now a senior, Miller stepped away from football in March of 2022 to concentrate on his mental health. Though no longer on the field, he remains part of the program and is still on scholarship. According to a White House press release, one of the pillars of the Biden-Harris agenda “includes a strategy to ‘transform how mental health is understood, perceived, accessed, treated and integrated – in and out of health care settings.”‘

Miller has been recognized on multiple occasions in the media nationally, and many of his efforts have to do with how head coach Ryan Day has embraced the subject of mental health and the support system put in place.

Day and his wife, Christina, formed the Christina and Ryan Day Fund for Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Wellness at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. They also made a generous $1 million gift to the Nina and Ryan Day Resilience Fund within Ohio State’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. Day has also increased the number of sports psychologists that work with the football program and emphasized strong mental health as much as physical health and well-being.

In other words, it’s not just about beating Michigan and winning the College Football Playoff. But we digress …

Congratulations on a well-deserved honor for Miller and here’s to knowing this is just the beginning of the impact he will make on the world. You can watch the State of the Union address at 9 p.m. ET.

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Fox shares important, raw piece on former Ohio State football player Harry Miller

What a raw and very important piece.

By now, as an Ohio State football fan, you know well the story of former Buckeye offensive lineman Harry Miller. He came to Columbus as a five-star recruit, worked his way into a starting role, and mysteriously fell off the depth chart last season.

We now know that was because of some very significant and serious mental health issues Miller was going through. He retired from football because of them and is using his experience to help others. It’s a brave, raw and honest way to make something of his life, and it’s an amazing story.

Fox did a piece on Miller with Tom Rinaldi, and it’s well worth a watch. There are some very real and disturbing conversations so tread lightly if you have someone you wouldn’t want to watch — but it’s a very, very well done piece.

Thank goodness for Ryan Day and his emphasis on mental health. It’s an epidemic that isn’t talked about enough, but it sure is encouraging to see the support Miller and others are starting to receive.

We say share this with the right audience and someone that might benefit from knowing there’s help and compassion out there.

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WATCH: Ryan Day and Harry Miller discuss mental health on ESPN piece

This is well worth a watch.

By now, you know that former Ohio State offensive lineman Harry Miller went through a very rough time with his mental health while juggling being a student-athlete at OSU. He told part of his story earlier this year in a very raw moment for all to see.

You likely also know that head coach Ryan Day was there to support him through it all and has had to deal with mental health within his own close family experiences. With all of the negative news and way of the world today, it does give you some hope with the outpouring of support Miller received when he put himself out there.

Now Day and Miller are sharing a bit more, this time with a piece that was shown on ESPN. The piece aired on Sunday, and if you didn’t see it, it’s well worth your time to carve out ten minutes of your time.

Feel free to pass this along to someone who needs to hear the messages of support and love that those with mental illness’ need so desperately in today’s world.

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Ohio State offensive lineman Harry Miller to retire from football

This is a very powerful and introspective statement by Harry Miller. Show someone else that this might help.

Some things are simply more important than a game you play on the field. And that’s certainly the case with Ohio State offensive lineman Harry Miller.

Often missing from the lineup last year with an undisclosed and mysterious illness, and also absent from the start of spring practice this year, we were left to wonder what had befallen Miller and if he would ever get back on the field.

Turns out, Miller has been battling through more than the depth chart and nagging injuries on, instead, going toe-to-toe with mental health issues in the game of life. Sometimes you just never know what’s going on behind the scenes, unless someone gives you a peek behind the curtain.

Miller did just that in a very heartfelt and emotional post on his Twitter account Thursday. Ever the introspective and analytical type, it’s best to just let Miller’s words speak for themselves because we could never do it as much justice as what he does so eloquently and bravely.

Put a gold star, wrap it in a bow, and show it to someone you know needs to hear or read these words. They are not alone, and kudos to Miller for being bold and confident enough to put this message out there for digestion by others that may need it.

It does appear as though Miller will be helping out the program in some capacity still, we just don’t know what that is. One thing is for certain, we’re glad he had Ryan Day as a coach, all the resources that Ohio State has to offer, and I’m sure Buckeye Nation will join us in putting a scarlet and gray hug around a Buckeye for life.

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The Big Ten’s top five centers heading into 2021

Do any #Buckeyes make the Big Ten’s top five centers heading into 2021?

The college football season — and with it, some Ohio State football — kicks off in less than a month, and we have been rolling through the best of the Big Ten at each position. We have already completed our list of top five quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive tackles and guards.

The Buckeyes will be breaking in a few new faces on the offensive line and that includes a new starter at the center spot to anchor things. In all likelihood, a familiar face will make the move there, but who and where will they rank?

We take a look at who are the best five centers in the Big Ten heading into the 2021 season.

Harry Miller makes Preseason Wuerffel Trophy watch list

Harry Miller is a guy that gets using his platform for good. Because of it, he’s on the Wuerffel Trophy watch list.

Are you keeping up with all of the college football watch lists coming out? It’s a lot, and especially if you’re an Ohio State fan because the Buckeyes always have a bushel of players named to all of the shenanigans. The release and scattering of all of these watch lists also means college football is just around the corner, and that’s sweet music to a Buckeye fan’s ears.

One of the latest released is the Preseason 2021 Wuerffel Trophy watch list. And you guessed it, there is indeed an Ohio State player appearings. Offensive lineman Harry Miller is one of 93 players appearing on the watch list for the award that recognizes a player who serves others, celebrates their positive impact on society, and inspires greater service in the world.

Miller is a 6-foot, 4-inch, 315-pound junior who started all seven games he played in last season. Not only is the offensive lineman a force in the classroom with a 3.70 GPA, but he’s done some amazing work off-the-field including:

  • Miller has been involved in mission trips to Nicaragua since high school.
  • Over the past seven years, he’s made nearly a dozen trips to Nicaragua and sometimes has brought teammates with him.
  • He is currently serving as a board member at Mission 4 Nicaragua, a nonprofit organization that operates a school and distributes food and medicine to less fortunate families in Los Brasiles.
  • He’s raised over $1,000 for Mission 4 Nicaragua through the sale of t-shirts, sweatshirts and baseball caps.
  • Earlier this month, Miller was announced as a nominee for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.

Those are all noble causes and worthy notes, the type that would seem to put a guy in solid position to take home an award that recognizes a player’s impact in the world.

Semifinalists for the Wuerffel Award will be announced on November 2, with finalists to be announced on November 22. The winner will be made on December 9, and presented in February 2022 in Fort Walton Beach, Fla.

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Ohio State offensive lineman Harry Miller nominated for AFCA Good Works Team

Good on you Miller! We don’t talk about these things enough and we’re glad people are taking notice.

Ohio State offensive lineman Harry Miller is pretty good in the trenches for the football team. Turns out, he’s even a better person. We shared a story with you last week from USA Today highlighting Miller’s philanthropic work and people are starting to take notice.

Miller has been nominated for the AFCA Good Works Team which recognizes play on the field, academics, as well as efforts to make the world a better place. The OSU tackle has been taking trips to Nicaragua for several years now and even invited teammate Tommy Eichenberg to join him last season before the pandemic struck.

As news of the NIL(name, image, and likeness) began coming to light, Miller wasted no time setting up a shop to sell merchandise. However, unlike many college students (or any of us for that matter) who might come into large sums of money quickly, Miller decided to use the earnings to benefit others, donating 100 percent of the proceeds to support those he works with in Brasiles, Nicaragua.

In a world that is seems very much more concerned about looking out for me, myself, and I, it’s refreshing to see a young man willing to use his fame for the good of others.

A total of 22 nominees will be named to the AFCA Good Works Team in September and will be announced by former Ohio State quarterback and current ESPN college football analyst, Kirk Herbstreit. After the team is named, fans will have the opportunity to vote for a captain of the team.

Ohio State releases player status availability for Sugar Bowl vs. Clemson

Who’s out for the Sugar Bowl? Ohio State released its player availability for the 87th playing of the classic.

The 87th Sugar Bowl will be kicking off shortly between Ohio State and Clemson shortly. Both teams have kept injuries and who will be available for the game close to the vest. We now have official word on who will be out for the Buckeyes when they take the field.

We learned earlier from his mother’s Facebook post that starting left guard, Harry Miller, will not be with the team after testing positive for COVID. Another big name on the inactive list is running back, Master Teague. The starting OSU running back was replaced by Trey Sermon in the Big Ten Championship game after sustaining a concussion during the game. Sermon of course went on to have a monster day and broke a 25-year-old record held by Ohio State Heisman winner, Eddie George in the process.

Another big name on the list is defensive end, Zach Harrison who has rotated in at the edge. Harrison and the rest of the rushmen have had quietly had a huge impact on games. Quietly because it’s been a collective effort all season long and not just one player getting all the attention.

The Buckeyes task at hand just got a little more difficult. But as they say… Next Man Up.

NEXT … Complete status report from Ohio State.

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