Rippy writes with Brian Scott Lippey.

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What is up?

I am Brian Scott Rippey.

Thanks for tuning into another edition of the Rippie Rites podcast.

Today we have on Garrick Hodge.

Garrick covers Ohio State for 11 Warriors.com.

Actually spend some time in Mississippi as you'll hear in a minute as the editor of a Starkville

Golden Triangle Area student newspaper.

Note each other a little bit, had him on to talk about, well, the weird ties of the

off season between Ole Miss and Ohio State.

Ross Bjork getting the AD job, Quinn Sean Judkins going to Ohio State from Ole Miss, the footprint of Ohio State football in terms of recruiting and a whole lot more. Buckle up, I think you'll enjoy some offseason football conversation. Before we get to that, though, I want a quick break to remind you. This podcast is brought to you by C-Spire.

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been a minute. Yeah, Rippy. It's a pleasure to be reacquainted. It has been a minute, hasn't it?

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