Tattoos, Trash Speak and Buckeyes: Scenes from The Joel Klatt Present Reside in Columbus

Columbus was buzzing Thursday evening forward of this weekend’s heavyweight conflict between No. 1 Texas and No. 3 Ohio State, and “The Joel Klatt Present” introduced the power straight to Buckeye Nation. 

Broadcasting stay from the Browning Amphitheater on the Ohio State campus, the sold-out present delivered a mixture of soccer perception, fanfare, and unforgettable moments. 

With former Ohio State stars like Cardale Jones and TreVeyon Henderson becoming a member of the stage, passionate followers packing the seats, and one diehard even getting a nationwide championship tattoo stay on air, it was greater than only a present — it was a celebration of Buckeye soccer. 

Listed here are the highest moments from a wild evening in Columbus.

Lifelong Buckeyes fan Andy Nero shocks the gang by getting a “2025 Ohio State Nationwide Champions” tattoo on stage.

Whereas Ohio State hasn’t performed a snap this season, Nero’s confidence within the Buckeyes is now inked in daring lettering on his higher proper shoulder. 

Learn the complete story behind Nero’s Ohio State tattoo right here.

Jenny Taft’s favourite Buckeye to cowl was J.Okay. Dobbins.

In the course of the Q&A portion of “The Joel Klatt Present,” a fan requested Klatt and Jenny Taft who their favourite Buckeye gamers have been from a protection standpoint.

“J.Okay. Dobbins,” Taft mentioned. “He was so particular.”

Jenny Taft described her life as a sideline reporter.

Jenny Taft spoke with Joel Klatt from Columbus and revealed why she loves being a sideline reporter.

Taft mentioned her biggest problem is to depart her mark in such a brief glimpse of time. It is in regards to the followers and the tales, she mentioned, by no means about her. She’s so skilled that she goes off instincts and lets the sport breath.

“I like the push of being on the sphere,” Taft mentioned. “I simply need to make sure that I get all of the tales to you guys.”

Joel Klatt, Jenny Taft and Cardale Jones shared their finest City Meyer tales.

Cardale Jones, Joel Klatt and Jenny Taft shared their favourite tales about former Ohio State Buckeyes coach City Meyer from Columbus, Ohio.

Taft mentioned City Meyer, who coached Ohio State from 2012-18, was “the toughest coach to interview.” Taft would method Meyer, and he’d immediately be offended, counting down the period of time the sideline reporter must interview him. The funniest half, Taft mentioned, is that they are finest buddies now. 

Jones described Meyer’s depth by recalling a play from the 2014 nationwide championship recreation. As Jones jumped over a defender to get a first-down on a fourth-and-1, his eyes locked with Meyer’s eyes. 

Klatt recounted the primary time he met Meyer — how they walked to ‘The Shoe,’ the place Meyer stared on the 2014 championship banner.

[Related: Cardale Jones: ‘Championships should never be taken away’… Except Michigan’s?]

Cardale Jones threw a cross to a fan without cost tickets.

The cross from the previous nationwide championship-winning QB seemed fairly good, however the fan’s palms? Effectively, that was one other story. So shut!

Jones threw a second cross to a fan, and the outcome was unbelievable!

The second contestant Jones chosen made an internet gem of a catch, bobbling the ball and barely catching it earlier than it hit the bottom. 

Two Ohio State legends — TreVeyon Henderson and Lathan Ransom — joined the stay present.

Contemporary off serving to lead the Buckeyes to a nationwide championship final season, Henderson, now a member of the New England Patriots, and Ransom, now a member of the Carolina Panthers, have been greeted by enormous cheers from the Buckeye trustworthy.

Ransom additionally shared his pleasure about this yr’s group. He believes Jermaine Mathews Jr. goes to take the subsequent step as a defensive again. 

“This may be among the finest corners I’ve seen since I have been right here,” Random mentioned of Matthews.

Ransom was additionally pumped in regards to the enchancment of linebackers Arvell Reese and Sonny Types.

Lathan Ransom defined how Jack Sawyer satisfied the celebrities to return for a championship run.

There was a world the place the important thing Buckeyes who led the group to the 2024 CFP Nationwide Championship left for the NFL a yr earlier. Henderson, Ransom, Emeka Egbuka, and extra have been all gifted sufficient to take action, however defensive finish Jack Sawyer made certain everybody stayed for one final run.

“He was in everybody’s ear telling us what we may do,” Ransom mentioned of Sawyer. “We did not need to exit like that — going out on a loss.”

Lathan Ransom credited Jack Sawyer as the primary cause for Ohio State Buckeyes gamers returning for his or her championship final season.

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