Lori Schmidt
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Columbus Dispatch assistant sports editor, who's covered the Buckeyes, CBJ, NFL & more. Pickerington Tiger, Ohio grad, basketball official. Hatters Gonna Hat.
Columbus, Ohio
Joined April 2009
ESPN reporting that Bills and Bengals fans have started to gather outside the hospital where Damar Hamlin was taken. A nice testament to humanity.
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Haskell Garrett left the field Saturday after Ohio State's win over Akron with his twin nephews Casey and Camden.
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I could not be more pleased to share that, starting tomorrow, I will working as an assistant sports editor for THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH. Their super talented team has already made me fee more than welcome!
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What the Ohio State football black out looks like from the press box:
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Did Ohio State wear black because this is Wisconsin's funeral?.
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John Tortorella would order the off-ice staff to take time away if he saw them working too hard. He sent me a text after I was downsized from The Fan. He's a kinder man than he will ever be given credit, and as a person, I will miss him, assuming this is it. #CBJ.
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So today I joined the team at @1057TheZone. The plan right now is to be their reporter/update anchor/social media point person/utility infielder. I'm really excited about this, and grateful for this opportunity!.
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If this isn't the perfect photo of @spinnershells, enjoying herself at Urban Meyer's Pint House, I don't know what is.
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So Ohio State's Ryan Day and his family were sent death threats over incredibly slipshod, nonsensical, false reporting.
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Excited to share that I will be doing color analysis for the Ohio University/Ball State women's basketball game tonight at 6 p.m. on ESPN 3. Working with pro's pro @MartyBannister.
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Ohio State baseball, as the seventh seed, made history as the lowest seed to ever win the Big Ten Tournament.
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I am gutted to no longer be working with @ERieserd00d and @MattMcCoyRadio. They are truly two of the best. I hope to be back covering @BlueJacketsNHL, @ColumbusCrewSC, @OhioStAthletics, and more soon. Being able to share that with you all is meaningful to me.
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By the way, congratulations to Ryan Shazier, who following this weekend, is now Ohio State graduate Ryan Shazier.
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Good news & bad news: The good news is I join an illustrious list that includes Ian Fitzsimmons, Tony Castricone, Beau Bishop, Marty Bannister, Bruce Hooley and others. The bad news? They're all former employees of The Fan. Anyway, downsizing stinks. On to the next challenge!.
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says he talked to OSU AD Gene Smith this morning, and he knows Smith and the Buckeyes want to kick off football soon. DeWine says "there's a pretty good argument to try to have that season.".
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Alternate headline: Jon Cooper loses to a team up north.
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Just a reminder: "All I know is that no reputable private investigation firm is going to sit down with the NCAA and show them information without being able to explain how they acquired it," a person familiar with the Michigan case told ESPN. -Mark Schlabach.
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If this delay goes on too much longer, the press is going to insist that the Board of Trustees send us some pizza. The precedent has, after all, been set.
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Urban Meyer on BTN says he was told Ohio State had three of their best practices of the season immediately after it came out that Clemson's Dabo Swinney had ranked the Buckeyes 11th. Meyer is often fond of saying "the most prepared team will win the game.".
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I think every man who has been guarded by Aaron Craft has probably had this expression on their face at some point.
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Of course Matt Duchene is playing inspired. His infant son is here to watch him. This is their interaction pregame.
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Urban Meyer has a championship ring on today. it's just not the one you might think.
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You know, when I was downsized in December, I didn't think I would end up covering another #CBJ home opener or #Buckeye homecoming game. I'm so, so very grateful to @1057TheZone and truly believe we're building something special there.
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Ohio State coach Ryan Day says the team is considering putting an important social message on the back of their helmets, and that he is proud of his players and wants to lift up their voices.
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May I humbly present this photo series: Blue Jackets players who have just realized their kids are rinkside for warmups.
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Manny Legace, standing beside Elvis Merzlikins, thanks the #CBJ for all they've done to honor the late Matiss Kivlenieks, but then jokes, "Kivi would have hated this. He would have wanted everyone to have a beer and move on." And then, "Torts even flew in, and he hates goalies."
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I can't tell you how much it has meant to have heard from so many of you today. I am still absorbing everything, but to answer the question I keep getting: 610 WTVN wants to incorporate sports news into their broadcasts, so I am following Matt there.
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Ian Cole to @DMaetzMedia: "No matter what team you're on in the Metro, it's great beating Washington.".
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One of my favorite thoughts ever shared by an athlete was when the oft-criticized Jack Johnson, then playing with the #CBJ, told me his goal wasn't to prove the haters wrong, it was to show the people who loved him they were right all along.
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Just now on the video board-.Kid Reporter: What would you be doing if you weren't a hockey player?.Riley Nash: Probably male model. Kid Reporter: . Riley Nash: Why? What do you think I would be doing?.Kid Reporter: Definitely not male model.
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I'm available for hire, if you're looking to replace someone who was surprised by Justin Fields's workout today. Just saying.
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Jody Shelley says now that Mark Letestu has retired, the former #CBJ forward is living in Columbus and will be joining a Blue Jackets alumni group that intends to be more active in the community moving ahead (once the pandemic permits).
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Shouldn't poor Adrian Martinez be a bit better in his 11th year as a starter?.
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The immediate aftermath of a person's passing is a much better time to remember that person's contributions and, even more importantly, their humanity than it is a time to rehash their career stats.
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I have tried really hard to respond to all the people who have reached out to me the past 24 hours: OSU fans, CBJ fans, people with whom I regularly interact, people who tweeted me for the first time. If I missed you, please, know how grateful I am.
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To those mourning Dwayne Haskins' death today: Whether you were a coach, teammate, reporter who covered him or even just a fan who once received a high five, my heart breaks with yours.
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LSU Quarterback Joe Burrow to CBS: "I thought I'd be on this stage. I didn't think I'd be in this jersey.".
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Here, by the way, is Denzel Ward giving the "O-H. " as he leaves the game.
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Game is underway, but before we start blogging about that, just a note on a really cool pregame moment for the Buckeyes:
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So today was my last day as a full-time employee of (614) Media. It's an amicable parting, but still sad, and yet another challenge to add to the list in 2020. I must say that I learned so much there and worked with such talented people. I'm extraordinarily grateful for that.
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I like to, every now and then, take a moment to thank you guys. The fact that you follow me is gratifying. But the fact that you have almost universally and consistently been kinder to me than I could ever expect? It means more than you know.
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So, I have been out officiating basketball. I assume nothing happened in the sports world while I was away?
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Yesterday and today have been incredible reminders of how much kindness I have always been shown. If you're reading this post, you are almost certainly one of the people whose support has meant so much to me, and I really want to thank you!.
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That's a whole heck of a lot of offensive line talent right there.
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Just want to say this: FREAKING GOOD ON YOU, DJ CARTON, FOR DOING WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO BE MENTALLY HEALTHY.
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Meet the newest member of the family: an 8-pound boy named Cooper. He hasn't barked yet, but we suspect he may have swallowed a squeaker. His favorite toy isn't anything we bought; no, he loves cronching leaves. And we still haven't figured out how he gets up on the end table.
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Been just awash in a wave of kindness today, and everyone who has reached out has touched me deeply. But I think the tweets that mean the most are from former Fan interns. I'm so dang proud of you all.
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I didn't mention it, frankly because the outcome was so uncertain, but Kodak has been in the hospital as the result of a second battle with congestive heart failure. Today? He's home! So grateful to the vets at Ohio State.
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Alejandro Moreno on the ESPN halftime show: "Columbus needs the Crew, and the Crew needs Columbus.".
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Terrelle Pryor on if Josh Norman will try to get in his head: "Me? I’m 6’5”, 230. I am not worried about a corner talking about me. Period.".
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Scarlet & Gray coach Evan Turner wore an Ohio State hockey sweater yesterday and an OSU baseball jersey today. I assume if they make the finals, it will be Buckeye wrestling singlet.
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Man, I cannot wait until next Wednesday. Mostly because if Crew SC beats Toronto, I think I'm going to have to leave my house immediately after in order to get into MAPFRE Stadium in time for the Cup Final.
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Tonight's military honoree at Nationwide Arena is United States Army (retired) Lieutenant Colonel Esher Lingel, who volunteered in 1943 and served in World War II. He's now 100-years old.
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My last thought for the night: It is possible I need a break from sports. Saw the license plate today "GodIn3," which took me about ten seconds to realize was a reference to the Holy Trinity. but which for nine seconds made me think, "Who is God playing in a five-game series?".
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I had never seen the Pacific Ocean before today. Thanks to @610wtvnnews legend, Larry Larson, this was my very first view of it.
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Mama Schmidt is giving me some Twitter advice. Mama Schmidt: "If you think it's interesting, why wouldn't others?" .Me: "Because I'm a nerd.".Mama Schmidt: "So then there are probably nerds that follow you." . So. Thanks, for sticking with me, nerds!.
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When former players are upset and Earle Bruce's family members are upset, you done goofed up. I would humbly suggest Buck-I-Guy lay low for. well, the rest of eternity.
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Urban Meyer about Nick Bosa on 97.1 The Fan: "I've seen enough. The redshirt is already off. He's playing.".
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A Craft steal, followed by a Diebler three-point attempt that was rebounded by Sullinger. I think I am going to cry. It was such a thing of beauty.
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Reporter @AriWasserman: Did you see the end of the Michigan game?.Ryan Day: No. What happened?.Ari: They won it in overtime. Ryan Day: I missed it. We were singing and dancing in the locker room.
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This is awesome. Watch @ACraft4 put on a different kind of Buckeye uniform.
The Ohio State University College of Medicine welcomed in the Class of 2024 today. We want to wish the best of luck to all those entering such an important field. You look so great in the white coats you donned for the very first time. Wait. WE KNOW THIS GUY.
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Today has been tough, I mean, dang tough; but I haven't lost sight of how blessed I am. One of those blessings is working in Columbus, where the people are incredible, and the architecture of the sports scene is strong and growing stronger.
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Hour 12 for me: Someone tell my family I love them. And, please, have them walk the dog. Kodak would really enjoy this weather.
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What a mess. It appears you had a faction of the Blue Jackets organization that supported Mike Babcock. (No secret. They went public.) And you had a faction that wanted him gone. (Based on the outcome.) A club that divided is going to have a hard time.
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Army's football team stood behind the Buckeyes as Ohio State sang Carmen Ohio. OSU fans responded to by chanting U-S-A!.
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"Michigan seems to spend its year arguing with Michigan State about who is or isn’t the big brother around here. Then dad shows up in late November to remind them who is the real boss.".
A scarlet-and-grey hammer. A maize-and-blue nail. The Ohio State-Michigan “rivalry” remains predictable.
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Dre'Mont Jones said that he literally heard TCU players on the field predict that Ohio State would give up once they got behind Saturday. Maybe it's just me, but that doesn't like a smart thing to say within earshot of Dre'Mont Jones.
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That moment at around the 1:45 mark where Ohio State fans realize what Army's players are up to? Chills.
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Dwayne Haskins helped lead Washington back from down 17 to a 27-17 win. He threw one touchdown pass in the victory while Terry McLaurin was his leading receiver (5 catches, 61 yards). Chase Young had 4 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and a forced fumble in his NFL debut.
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Read with a tissue. Tyler Trent includes some kind words for Ohio State fans in this explanation of why he's grateful, even though his battle with cancer is nearing its end.
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When Elvis was finally asked his first question in tonight's press conference.
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Urban Meyer was asked by @claywsyx6 if it's been painful to watch Ohio State practice. Meyer's answer? "No. What's really cool is to see what good shape it's in, to see Ryan [Day] doing so well. Really good looking team.".
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Just want to say that, whatever else is true, Ohio State fans should be grateful today that Thad Matta did things the right way.
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Northwestern's Pat Fitzgerald on Ohio State: "My opinion, the best team in the country.".
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In Montreal, the NHL just observed a moment of silence for late Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks before tonight's Stanley Cup Final game.
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They've done the right thing, and both competitors in the Dr. Pepper challenge will get the $100,000. Peace in our time.
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The best bracket in the recorded history of brackets belongs to a Columbus, Ohio man, because of course it does.
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I don't know that I've ever seen Caleb Porter smile. Now he is running around MAPFRE Stadium like a mad man.
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You get fireworks when you Google "Columbus Crew" right now.
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I'd just like to take a moment to thank all the men I've worked with in sports media who have been smart enough to look at the demographics of the field we work in and have understood why a woman might need a little extra encouragement.
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Blue Jackets fans chant C-B-J after the game's end. Artemi Panarin is one of the last to leave the ice and applauds the crowd.
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On the ESPN television broadcast, Robbie Hummel is taking Mark Turgeon to task for accusing Kaleb Wesson of bullying. "This is not the Boys and Girls club. You're implying that his character is not great. I really disagree with that statement. What are we doing?".
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