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Whew. If this is the new normal with the continued traction of name, image and likeness and the high-stakes of big-time college football recruiting, I’m not sure some media members are going to last in the business.
By now, you know all of the drama surrounding Ohio State’s crown jewel of the 2024 recruiting class, No.1 overall prospect, wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. You know the story by now but the cliff notes version is that he was reportedly torn between Ohio State and Miami (FL), chose the Buckeyes on a national video stream, but then waited hours upon hours to fax (yes, fax) in his national letter of intent.
But hey, at least it came and cemented his verbal commitment that’s been out there for a year, so that the coaches and Buckeye Nation can breathe one heck of a collective, deep sigh.
As with any story with this type of viral momentum, social media was all over it and we were there for it. In fact, we’ve pulled out some of the best posts on X, formerly Twitter, to share with you.
Here are some of the most noteworthy and best social media posts surrounding the day in the life of recruiting — and ultimately signing — Smith.
Finally, confirmation from Ohio State. Notice the time stamp.
The commitment that seemed to seal the deal. It was just the start.
Mark Pantoni, how we would love to hear the stories you have
Worth the wait
Nope… not a single doubt
Never a doubt 😅
Jeremiah Smith 📝🌰
The #1 player in the class of 2024 officially signs his LOI with The Ohio State Buckeyes pic.twitter.com/Kj0ttqLamC
— 🆁🅾🅽 🅹🅰🅼🅴🆂 🌰 (@2_Tees) December 21, 2023
Feeling it in the pit of the stomach
The fact that we’re about to lose Jeremiah Smith after he committed and fake signed his NLI got me sick
— 🌰 (@Jordeaf) December 20, 2023
We can all relax now
Hartline strikes again
The demise of…
Source link : https://sports.yahoo.com/ohio-state-social-media-reacts-145859074.html
Author : Buckeyes Wire
Publish date : 2023-12-21 14:58:59
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