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Kyle McCord calls transfer from Ohio State to Syracuse ‘a business decision.’ Here’s why
According to Kyle McCord, his decision to transfer from Ohio State to Syracuse was strictly business.
“At the end of the day, the top level of college football and then especially onto the pros, it’s a business,” McCord said on “The QB Room” podcast. “At the end of the day, Ohio State had to make a business decision they felt like was best for them. And I had to do the same thing.”
McCord entered the transfer portal after leading Ohio State to an 11-1 record, finishing the 2023 regular season with a loss to Michigan: the program’s third-straight loss to its rival.
Kyle McCord’s decision to leave Ohio State
Sources told The Dispatch in December McCord’s decision to leave was his, and that he would have been the front-runner to start for the Buckeyes in 2024. McCord instead wanted Ryan Day’s assurance that he would be the starter, which the Ohio State coach could not give. Another factor to McCord’s decision was name, image and likeness compensation.
In his one season as Ohio State’s starting quarterback, McCord finished with 3,170 passing yards, 24 touchdowns and six interceptions, completing 65.8% of his 348 pass attempts.
McCord said after his transfer portal announcement Dec. 4, he “kept the reasons close, kind of in my inner circle” as to why he left Ohio State.
“I’ve had news outlets hit me up,” McCord said. “Like i had a news outlet from Columbus that hit me up to do a story, and I didn’t answer it. Hit my family up to do a story, they didn’t answer it. Hit people up in my circle (to) do a story, nobody answered. And then the next day, you go online and they have an article published of ‘the five reasons I left.’ And you read them and it’s a bunch of B.S. They are just pulling at strings at that point. The narrative, people read that and they think it’s true, so they believe it, start positing it and it just kind of snowballs. You don’t really speak up about it. It is what it is. I think the truth will always reveal itself.”
McCord said he learned a lot from former Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud, who McCord said got a lot of criticism during his time in Columbus, but became the No. 2 overall pick of the 2024 NFL draft and is now having “one of the best rookie seasons of all time.”
“He said, ‘Regardless if you are good, bad or indifferent, people are going to have something to say,’” McCord said of Stroud. “So this year, I think I have done a good job of just blocking it all out and understanding it’s part of the position, especially at a school like that. There’s going to be a lot of noise. A lot of the time, you just kind of let it roll off your back, and, like I said, I think the truth will work out.”
After McCord found his future at Ohio State “just wan’t meant to be for next year,” he said he was confident that he would find a home entering the transfer portal.
At Syracuse, McCord said he connected with coach Fran Brown, who he had known since middle school, and a staff filled with connections he had previously made.
McCord called the transfer portal “free agency” and “crazy within itself,” and that the NCAA is “in over its head” with NIL, comparing it to “a cap in football.”
But in Syracuse, McCord said he found a “good home” with a “realistic chance” to compete for the 12-team College Football Playoff.
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Piketon, Ohio (WSAZ) – Folks in southern Ohio are waking up to power outages and road closures.
Route 32 in Pike County is down to one westbound and one eastbound lane due to debris on the roadway.
Drivers are also dealing with tree limbs on roadways.
The Athens County 911 dispatcher told WSAZ that it’s not believed a tornado touched down, but there is storm damage.
The dispatcher said storm damage from flooding and trees being knocked down has affected US 50.
Power outages are being reported in Athens, Pike, Vinton, Scioto and Meigs Counties and even as far south as Boyd County, Ky.
If you’re in a tornado warning area, you’re urged to get to the lower part of your home.
Keep checking the WSAZ app for the latest.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Clarence Burley, II, affectionately known as “Lil Man,” entered eternal rest on Thursday, June 5, 2026, at the age of 60, at Summa Health Akron City Hospital in Akron, Ohio.
Born on May 22, 1966, in Youngstown, Ohio, Clarence was the beloved son of Clarence L. Burley and Jacqueline Wilkinson-Burley.
He attended Ursuline High School and graduated with the Class of 1984.
Clarence was a hardworking and dedicated man who spent many years employed at Classic Optical Corporation as a Lens and Frame Specialist. Known for his skill and precision, he was recognized as one of the top lens shapers during his tenure with the company. He also worked for Goodwill Industries, where his exceptional work ethic earned him recognition and awards for outstanding service.
A devoted fan of the Oakland Raiders, Clarence enjoyed football, boxing, roller skating, and bowling. In his younger years, he was also an accomplished swimmer. He loved life and cherished spending time with family and friends. Whether enjoying a cruise vacation, visiting the lake to admire the water, debating sports statistics from A to Z, or simply sharing laughter with loved ones, Clarence brought joy wherever he went.
Known for his impeccable style, Clarence was often dressed to perfection. He was especially proud of his many Cadillacs, but none more than his beloved Cadillac Seville, affectionately known as “the baby caddy.” He could often be found cruising through the city, listening to music and enjoying the ride. His infectious smile, strength, humor, and generous spirit will forever be remembered by those who knew and loved him.
In 1999, Clarence met the love of his life, the former Cathy Winphrie. Their friendship blossomed into a lasting bond, and they were united in holy matrimony in 2015. Together they shared a life filled with love, companionship, and cherished memories.
Clarence leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Cathy Burley; his children, Shannie (Meisha) Burley of Atlanta, Georgia; DeShawn Burley (fiancée Ziah) of Warren, Ohio; Eddie W. Matthews; and Montell Cochrane; his beloved grandchildren, Zaira, DeShawn, Jr., Deondra, Audrionna, Eddie, Jr., Quiara, Azel, Anyia, Marquel, Aiden, Adalese, Meadow, and Amatureas; five great-grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Eula Winphrie; brothers-in-law, James (Jamie) Winphrie and Timothy (Kori) Winphrie; sisters-in-law, Regina Winphrie and Azella Burley; niece Helleenia Winphrie; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence L. Burley and Jacqueline Wilkinson-Burley; his brother, Wesley Burley; and his grandmother, Carrie Davis.
Though Clarence’s earthly journey has ended, his legacy lives on through the lives he touched, the family he loved, and the countless memories he leaves behind. His strength, perseverance, laughter, and love will continue to inspire all who were blessed to know him.
“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.”2 Corinthians 5:8
A homegoing celebration will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday June 20, 2026 at Jerusalem Baptist Church , a visitation with the family will be 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. at the Church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Gregory-Martin Funeral Home. For additional information, please call (330) 743-4098.
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WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – A couple that was charged after investigators say they abandoned two dogs and a cat at an apartment in Warren entered guilty pleas in Warren Municipal Court this week.
Courtney Iser pleaded guilty to three counts of abandoning animals and two counts of cruelty to companion animals, and Isaiah Gilbert pleaded guilty to two counts of cruelty to companion animals. Sentencing is set for July 7.
The two were charged in May after the animals were found in unsafe and unhealthy conditions without food or water at an apartment on South Street SE. Police were called to the apartment on reports that the animals had been left without care. Iser was charged first, and Gilbert was charged a short time later.
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