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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 12h

He's also saying that near a parking garage that has at least double-digit party plates in it from the folks in the crowd.

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 12h

Yeah that's a huge unknown. Could they be good? They're UCLA so sure. Could they be poopoo? Also could be true. The former is likelier, but still. Ohio State, Iowa, Michigan and Maryland have been the most consistent teams in the Big Ten for what the last 10 years? Even longer if you take out UM.

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 12h

I cover the Buckeyes without bias. I graduated from Penn State. I say this a lot to ensure that I am not trying to homer you. Remove the school name and imagine a team with 4 returning starters, best blocker and stealer in B1G and they got 4th in the B1G last year. Where would you put them?

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 12h

Ohio State does not crack the top 25 preview.

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 17h

Oh I am ready. I think... Yeah, I'm ready.

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 17h

I'll have on a Guardians hat. Won't be able to miss me.

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 17h

This album really has it all. And she belts it on one track. Stopped me in my tracks.

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 17h

I'm going to the Guardians game tomorrow night. This will be the first Cleveland baseball playoff game I attend in my entire life.

static.klipy.com

Jose Ramirez Waving and Smiling

ALT: Jose Ramirez Waving and Smiling

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 17h

Remi Wolf. Holy wow. There were so many new albums today that I was excited about but I think Remi Wolf will go on repeat.

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Right. The coach stood there and watched. They have responsibilities in games too.

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

That post has to be bait. Cannot be serious.

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I also think Pittsburgh has an argument to be the Pierogi Pocket Capital, and I am never one to give Pittsburgh a single ounce of credit about anything whatsoever. Darn Chicago elites.

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

My mom made hundreds of handmade pierogi for my first communion in second grade. She vowed never to make them again after that day. We have driven to a church in Parma to buy them from nuns. My oldest kid's birthday was yesterday and they chose pierogi for dinner. Enjoy those pierogi stories

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Looks like this. I get crap from CBJ fans when I wear it because they think it's a Pittsburgh jersey (they were their minor league team at the time). The ones that can read realize their mistake.

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I thought the orange would be lighter, probably because the logo doesn't feature it a whole lot, but I am happy with how it turned out. I'm also a big sucker for the diagonal city name on a jersey. I have a game worn Cleveland Lumberjacks one that says Cleveland and I need to get it refurbished.

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I want to say upfront that I have no bias towards Ohio State. I graduated from Penn State. I can't name more than three football players, and even the first names of those three are cloudy. But OSU played UCLA close twice last season and lost one starter. They could surprise folks.

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I really wish the Big Ten would have let us decide a top ranking of the teams this year, officially. I think after USC it's a big ole gaggle of teams that I would agree with in nearly any order. Its a shame that OSU and Michigan only play once in the regular season.

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ace @aceanbender.com · 08/10/2026

new on the bucket problem: finishing my 9000+ word big ten women's hoops preview with a look at the top three schools in my preseason rankings, predictions of postseason awards and all-conference teams, and a big ten-centric mailbag podcast thebucketproblem.beehiiv.com/p/big-ten-20...

thebucketproblem.beehiiv.com

Big Ten 2026-2027 Preview: The Top Three + Postseason Awards Predictions + Mailbag Pod

Iowa, Michigan, and USC all look like top-ten teams. Which one is most likely to emerge with the Big Ten title?

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I watched one playoff prediction video that said the only upset in the WNBA playoffs first round would be the Mystics advancing over the Dream. Atlanta is now one game away from the finals and hasn't lost since August 28th.

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

We can claim a couple years of Angel too, right?

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I bought my first PWHL tickets today. Going to Detroit to see San Jose in January. AND jerseys are unveiled today (which hopefully means I can also buy one). Big day for hockey capitalism. Bad day for bank statement.

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

It is Big Ten WBB media day, btw. I am not there though for the best reason. It's a birthday for one of my kids. Birthday cake. Gifts. Merriment. All the things.

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I was at another K-pop concert tonight in Washington D.C. This time it was Le Sserafim. I went with my two oldest kids. Here is a photo from before that very concert.

three kpop light sticks held up with the stage behind it for Le Sserafim Pure Flow concert.

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

That look says "You don't even KNOW much medical knowledge I'm about to drop on you." Congratulations!

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

He's gonna walk away knowing that Taylor Thierry's ceiling doesn't exist. That's for sure!

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Out of town for a little bit and someone who previously stayed at this place kept their YouTube Premium logged in. They watched some pretty awful stuff so I am helping with their algorithm, subscribing to some new places and saying goodbye to others. Log out of your stuff at someone's house. FYI.

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I walked into this Penn State season like Maura walked into the room with Rob.

screenshot from The Traitors showing Maura looking shocked with the words "Maura: I am and always have been a traitor."

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Yep. That isn't needed in the world of sleazy politics.

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Riley Gaines fifth place fast-track. Transition to the podcast grift full time.

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WRMS Traffic & Weather Reporter on the 2’s @carnegro.blacksky.app · 03/10/2026

The Sophie Cunningham Best of 2026 highlight reel is incredible.

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I cackled on that Arike three. So smooth and so confident.

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Did a Big Ten coach from last year downgrade their thoughts on Jaloni Cambridge or did a new coach not finish their research on the conference? The mini snub and more in today's Big Ten Preseason Honors announcement: www.landgrantholyland.com/ohio-state-w...

landgrantholyland.com

Ohio State’s Jaloni Cambridge earns Big Ten preseason honors

The Big Ten started October with player honors, and two striking snubs

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The remaining four are also great, but I understand if folks went in different directions. Here were my other four: Berry Wallace (should be above) Dani Carnegie (All-SEC) Gracie Merkle (Great player on bad team at PSU) Kennedy Cambridge (second best defender last season. Debated her and Heiden)

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

When I vote for Big Ten honors (which I never take for granted), I put down the players that I am 100% for sure about first. Here were my picks, in order: JuJu Watkins (my POTY vote) Jaloni Cambridge Olivia Olson Oluchi Okananwa Syla Swords Jazzy Davidson

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I wouldn't dream of not having Oluchi in my top 10, but once you go beyond Olson, Swords, Cambridge, Watkins, Okananwa and Davidson, anything goes in my opinion.

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I am playing the Shaggy defense on that one.

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Two equally crazy decisions from the coaches and media: - at least 1 Big Ten coach doesn't think Jaloni Cambridge is a top 10 player - at least 1 Big Ten media voter doesn't think JuJu Watkins is a top 10 player At a loss for words.

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Media All-Big Ten Team - Berry Wallace - Ava Heiden - Oluchi Okananwa - OLIVIA OLSON - Syla Swords - Britt Prince - JALONI CAMBRIDGE - Jazzy Davidson - JuJu Watkins - Sayvia Sellers Caps is unanimous

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The Big Ten released preseason honors: Player of the Year (Media & Coaches) - JuJu Watkins Coach All-Big Ten Team - Berry Wallace - Ava Heiden - Oluchi Okananwa - OLIVIA OLSON - Syla Swords - Britt Prince - Jaloni Cambridge - Jazzy Davidson - JUJU WATKINS - Sayvia Sellers Caps is unanimous

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Progress? I didn't wear my jacket that has the "boi howdy ain't that some depression" patch on it to the therapist office today.

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I got there early, had a good spot and then someone as tall as Han Xu slowly slid right in front of me so I hung out around the back of the venue. Still vibes.

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I saw Beach House last night and they were so incredibly wonderful.

Outline of drummer, singer and guitarist playing music on stage with lights shining behind them.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

"Fuck that." "I'm Sherrod Brown and I approve of this message."

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Thomas Costello @thomascostello.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Nothing a Fever fan does at a home game will surprise me.

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