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Mike Hall opens up on how Ryan Day, Ohio State get players ready for NFL
Since Ryan Day took over as Ohio State’s full-time head coach in 2019, there’s been a pipeline to the NFL. Over the last four years, 32 Buckeyes have heard their name called on Draft Day, and that group will increase next week.
Mike Hall is hoping to be part of this year’s list of Ohio State players announced by Roger Goodell. He put together two strong years on the defensive line, including a breakout 2022 season in which he totaled 19 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. He carried that momentum into 2023 with a career-high 24 tackles to go with 2.0 TFL and 1.5 sacks.
Putting on the Buckeye uniform meant there was a high bar, and Hall said that was crucial in getting him and others ready for the NFL. In fact, he has a special connection to Day from the recruiting trail that helped get the journey started.
“I actually received my offer from Coach Day,” Hall told On3 via Zoom. “A blessing to be able to be coached by him and learn a lot of things. Just to come in and have these standards, we’ve got to live up to them every day. It’s a high expectation at Ohio State. It’s a fight every day, day-in and day-out.
“Your spot on the roster is not set. You’ve got to earn it day-in and day-out. That was known for everybody, no matter what, if you’re a special teams, kicker, punter. Very competitive and be able to set you up very well for the next level.”
Hall is one of eight Ohio State players to declare for the draft and came in as a projected third-round pick by ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates earlier this week. The other player to appear in that mock draft was Marvin Harrison Jr., the star wide receiver widely viewed as a top-five pick. Harrison leads a slew of wide receiver talent in this year’s draft, and Hall said he’s been getting ready for this moment his entire life.
Just look at who his dad is.
“Marv, he’s a freak,” Hall said. “I mean, his dad is a Hall of Famer, for crying out loud. His dad has the blueprint. I’m pretty sure he’s coaching him up or telling him these things to do and what not to do. Like I said before, he’s got the blueprint and he’s a freak.
“He works his ass off day-in and day-out. The sky’s the limit.”
While he goes about his rookie season in the NFL, Mike Hall said he’ll try to keep tabs on his Buckeyes while making sure he’s handling his responsibilities in the league. He’s sure the goal won’t change, though, and that goes back to the expectations Day and the staff set every year.
“I think I’ll still have a certain amount of time to be able to look at them or even watch their games,” Hall said. “I’ve got to take care of my priorities first. I wish those guys the best. Hopefully, they’ll be able to attain that national championship and be able to fulfill that finally. Bring one back to Columbus. That’s definitely the goal that Coach Mick Marotti and Coach Day, they set the standard of every year.
“If it’s not that, then it’s nothing.”
Mike Hall is partnering with P&G and Meijer ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. P&G and Meijer are teaming up to provide players with essentials from trusted P&G brands like Bounty to help them be Ready For Anything as they begin their pro careers. During Draft week, the first P&G Draft House presented by Meijer will be on the ground in Detroit to welcome players and equip them with essentials they’ll be able to count on no matter where they find themselves heading after they’re drafted.
When’s Ohio’s 2026 primary election? Date, candidates, changes to know
See which candidates are conditionally qualified for Ohio’s 2026 primary ballot and key election deadlines.
Ohio’s primary election season has begun – Election Day is May 5. Ohio’s candidates are vying for spots on the ballot for the November midterm elections.
That’s nothing new, but Ohio made significant changes to mail-in voting that voters need to know about.
What has changed with Ohio’s mail-in ballots?
Voting through a mail-in ballot? There are some changes voters should know.
Signed into law by Gov. Mike DeWine in December 2025, Senate Bill 293 requires absentee ballots to arrive by the close of polls to be counted, with an exception for military and overseas voters.
Any mail-in or absentee ballots must now be received before or on Election Day by 7:30 p.m. in order to be counted. There is no longer a 4-day grace period after Election Day.
The primary election is May 5, and the general election is Nov. 3, 2026.
So, when should you send your mail-in ballot in Ohio? The sooner the better. The U.S. Postal Service does not necessarily postmark your mail the day it is received unless you specifically request it. So, you ballot may not make it to a postal processing center until the day after you drop it in a mailbox.
When does Ohio early voting start? Key dates for early, absentee, mail-in votes
The primary election will be held May 5, 2026, according to this year’s voting schedule.
Early in‑person voting began on April 7, including the Saturday and Sunday before Election Day. Absentee voting by mail also began on April 7.
On Election Day, May 5, polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Absentee ballots must be received by your local board of elections by 7:30 p.m., per the voting schedule.
Ohio voter registration deadlines for 2026 elections
Ohioans must register or update their voter registration no later than 30 days before an election. The registration deadline for the May 5 primary was April 6, 2026.
Here are the upcoming voter registration deadlines in 2026:
- April 6, 2026, for the May 5, 2026, primary and special election
- October 5, 2026, for the November 3, 2026, general election
If you register or update your information after the deadline, the changes will apply for the next election.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Mrs. Mary Lucille Young, 74, of Youngstown, departed this life on Friday, April 10, 2026 at her residence where God welcomed her home.
Mary, affectionately known as “Mary Lou” and “Tang”, was born March 8, 1952 in Youngstown, a daughter of Lawrence and Ada Mae Alexander Hamilton Young.
She was a proud 1971 graduate of South High School.
Mary was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church.
She attended Louis Weinberger Hill Beauty School, and was accepted as a model with Barbizon Modeling Agency.
Mary worked and retired from Youngstown Sheet and Tube.
She enjoyed looking her best, dancing, shopping, casinos and decorating her home. Mary was strong, bold and took no mess. She was loved by many people.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her pride and joy, two daughters, Adalatesha Bright and Richlynn Bright; two sons, Ja-Juan Young and Dr. Ty-Juan Bright all of Youngstown; five grandchildren; two sisters, Cynthia (Floyd) Davis, Janet (Steve) Gardner both of Youngstown; and a host of family and friends.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Michael Lamar Young; three brothers, Isaiah, Edward, Lorenzo Young.
Private services were held at the L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mary Lucille Young, please visit our floral store.
The NWSL is once again expanding, this time the league is heading to Ohio where Columbus NWSL 2028 will take the field. Of course, Columbus NWSL 2028 is a placeholder for now and the the new team will unveil its name, crest, and uniform to build an identity around as it approaches its first season.
News of the club was announced yesterday, though this has been in the works for some time, in a press conference. Team owners, the Haslam Sports Group (HSG), Nationwide and Drs. Christine and Pete Edwards, spoke about what they hope the club will bring to Columbus and women’s soccer more broadly.
“Our family is thrilled to help bring an NWSL team to Columbus and further invest in Ohio, with the honor of bringing the 18th team into the league,” said Haslam Sports Group Managing Partner Whitney Haslam Johnson. “We believe in the power of women’s sports and are humbled to be part of the number one women’s soccer league in the world.”
Nationwide insurance has been a corporate partner in both NWSL and MLS for years and now joins an ownership group deepening those ties. “Today’s announcement is about inspiring young athletes across Central Ohio, elevating women’s professional sports and reminding the world that Columbus is a first-class sports city,” said Kirt Walker, Nationwide Chief Executive Officer. “As Nationwide marks 100 years, this is a powerful way to celebrate our milestone with the community that has been our home from the very beginning.”
The Edwards family has deep roots in the Columbus soccer scene with Dr. Pete Edwards serving as team doctor for the Crew in 1996 and the family joining the team’s ownership in 2019 during the Save The Crew effort. “Columbus is very important to our family. For over 30 years, we’ve supported the Columbus Crew and MLS. We’ve seen how a men’s professional soccer team has brought people together and created a positive impact in our community. It’s truly special to now welcome an NWSL club and the incredible women athletes who will also uplift our city on and off the pitch,” said Dr. Christine Edwards. “We’re very excited to partner with Haslam Sports Group and Nationwide for NWSL Columbus 2028, and we can’t wait to share even more memorable moments with fans, especially during the Club’s first game at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.”
The NWSL has continued its expansion with the announcement and the team will join Atlanta in its inaugural season in two years.
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