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Portnoy Slams Ohio State Stadium Ban
26 Sep
Summary
- Dave Portnoy is in Columbus for Big Noon Kickoff.
- Barstool College Football Show is banned from OSU stadium.
- Portnoy criticizes Ohio State's decision as 'soft'.
Dave Portnoy is currently in Columbus, Ohio, for the pre-game festivities ahead of the Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Illinois Fighting Illini football game. However, Portnoy has stated that he and his colleagues from the Barstool College Football Show have been banned from broadcasting within Ohio Stadium, referred to as 'The Horseshoe'.
Portnoy expressed his frustration via social media, calling the ban an overreaction and criticizing the institution's leadership. This situation echoes events from the previous season, when Ohio State initially barred Portnoy from the stadium, a move he attributes to the university's decision rather than their broadcast partner, Fox.
The ongoing tension is partly fueled by Portnoy's public criticism of Ohio State. In 2023, he made unsubstantiated claims about head coach Ryan Day. He also amplified rumors regarding an 'Ohio State mole' and potential involvement in the Michigan sign-stealing scandal, despite no evidence linking the Buckeyes to these allegations.
While Fox partnered with Barstool, a platform known for its candid sports commentary, Ohio State appears to be distancing itself from Portnoy's content due to his critical stance toward their program. The university's decision highlights a potential conflict between their institutional image and their broadcast partner's talent.
