BuckeyE Focused

In this thought-provoking episode, Eric and Nate Oliver engage in a heartfelt dialogue about the power of conversation, the importance of perspective, sharing our personal stories, and the role of reflection in personal growth.

During the podcast, Nate Oliver shares the valuable lessons and experiences he gained during his time at Ohio State. He reflects on the impact that Coach Jim Tressel had on him, the guidance he received, and how “Tresselisms” and “The Block O of Life” shaped his mindset. Nate also discusses the importance of perspective and looking back at where one started to appreciate how far they’ve come. His time at Ohio State, both on and off the field, played a significant role in developing his resilience and understanding of the power of conversation and connection.

Topics:

• The extremes of public scrutiny and handling pressure
• Gaining perspective through personal experiences and history
• The importance of looking back at where we started
• Stories of survival and resilience from the Holocaust
• The significance of content creation and sharing our personal stories
• How sharing our stories can be therapeutic and create deeper connections
• Reflection on the sacrifices of our ancestors
• The power of perspective in overcoming challenges
• The value of having these conversations, even if they don’t reach a large audience

Join Eric and Nate Oliver in this engaging episode as they share their perspectives on the value of self-reflection, the power of our personal stories, and the importance of appreciating the sacrifices made by those who came before us. They also discuss the role of content creation and podcasting in fostering deeper connections and providing a platform to express our thoughts and experiences. Listen in for an inspiring conversation that highlights the power of conversation and perspective in shaping our lives.

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Listen to this episode: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts

Other topics in “The Power of Conversation”:

The magic of perspective | The Tattooist of Auschwitz | The Holocaust | Hamilton Soundtrack | Getting off social media | Social Media | CJ Stroud

Buckeye Focused co-hosts:

• Nate played for the Buckeyes mostly under Coach Jim Tressel between 2007-2011. | LinkedIn
• Eric is the founder of KazSource, Inc, and the creator of this platform, SE | LinkedIn | Twitter

Sites you should totally check out:

• need help with your marketing: KazCM
• digital sports media brand for entrepreneurs engaged in sports: SportsEpreneur

Connect with SportsEpreneur:

• TikTok | YouTube | Instragram | LinkedIn | Twitter

More Buckeye Focused episodes:

• Why Are You With People Who Don’t Value You? | Jimmie Bell | Buckeye Focused
• Accept Responsibility for the Position You Are In
• Just Drop Down and Do 10 Pushups Right Now | Take Action

Two current projects:

• We published a book! Check it out on Amazon: Altered State of Affairs
• It’s all about mental health in sports: Athlete Mindset podcast

Credits for “Power of Conversation”:

• This podcast was produced by the team at KazCM
• Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts
• Follow this podcast on Spotify

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Welcome back to Buckeye Focused podcast, Season 2! In this episode, Eric and Nate dive into the power of a simple smile and how it can have a profound impact on our daily interactions. Through discussing the Golden Rule and the benefits of limiting social media usage, they provide practical tips on how to maintain a positive mindset and increase productivity. Of course, it wouldn’t be Buckeye Focused without a touch of college football talk. Join us for an insightful and entertaining discussion on how a small change in perspective can make a big difference.

Always remember: a smile costs you nothing

(a quick ask: a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify goes a long way!)

Listen to this episode: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts

Other topics::

St. Eds | Getting off Social Media | The Last Dance documentary | The Golden Rule | Social Media | Control Your Feed | From The Players podcast | The Social Dilemma documentary | Justin Fields | CJ Stroud

Buckeye Focused co-hosts:

• Nate played for the Buckeyes mostly under Coach Jim Tressel between 2007-2011. | LinkedIn
• Eric is the founder of KazSource, Inc, and the creator of this platform, SE | LinkedIn | Twitter

Sites you should totally check out:

• need help with your marketing: KazCM
• digital sports media brand for entrepreneurs engaged in sports: SportsEpreneur

Connect with SportsEpreneur:

• TikTok | YouTube | Instragram | LinkedIn | Twitter

More Buckeye Focused episodes:

• Why Are You With People Who Don’t Value You? | Jimmie Bell | Buckeye Focused
• Accept Responsibility for the Position You Are In
• Just Drop Down and Do 10 Pushups Right Now | Take Action

Two current projects:

• We published a book! Check it out on Amazon: Altered State of Affairs
• It’s all about mental health in sports: Athlete Mindset podcast

Credits for “A Smile Costs You Nothing”:

• This podcast was produced by the team at KazCM
• Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts
• Follow this podcast on Spotify

Eric Kasimov

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Contemplating about taking the action most often ends up in not taking the action at all. Instead of overthinking, take action, now! We all lack motivation sometimes, but accept the responsibility — go to the gym, go for a run, go for a walk, start a podcast, whatever, but do it now! You will feel better and you’ll thank yourself later. Actually, just drop down and do 10 pushups right now.

In this episode, we continue our talk on the transfer portal, the College Football Playoffs, NIL subscriptions, mental health, motivation, and the ever-changing landscape of college football.

(a quick ask: a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify goes a long way!)

Other topics from the episode, “Just Drop Down and Do 10 Pushups Right Now”:

Weather impact on athletes | Thurman Thomas | Mental edge | NIL subscription | A small percentage of college athletes end up in the NFL | The Foundation | Jeremiah Smith | Transfer Portal | Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins | Never Finished by David Goggins | Motivation | The quiet guy is the most dangerous guy

Buckeye Focused co-hosts:

• Nate played for the Buckeyes mostly under Coach Jim Tressel between 2007-2011. | IG
• Eric is the founder of KazSource, Inc, and the creator of this platform, SE+ | Twitter

Sites you should totally check out:

• want to start your own podcast or join our network: https://kazsource.com
• need help with your marketing: https://kazcm.com
• digital sports media brand for entrepreneurs engaged in sports: https://sportse.io

Social media:

• Nate’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nateolivershow
• Twitter @Eric_Kaz: https://twitter.com/eric_kaz
• Eric’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickasimov
• TikTok @kazsource: https://www.tiktok.com/@kazsource
• YouTube: KazSource YouTube page

More Buckeye Focused episodes:

• Transfer Portal Madness | + CFB Playoffs, Ohio Recruits, NIL | Buckeye Focused
• Accept Responsibility for the Position You Are In

Two current projects:

• We published a book! Check it out on Amazon: Altered State of Affairs
• It’s all about mental health in sports: Athlete Mindset podcast

Credits for “Just Drop Down and Do 10 Pushups Right Now”:

• This podcast was produced by the team at KazCM
• Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts
• Follow this podcast on Spotify

Eric Kasimov

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The Ohio State vs. Michigan game didn’t turn out how we would have wanted, but… times have changed. A loss in the game does not end a season. The Ohio State Buckeyes are in the playoff. While that’s a big deal, the Transfer Portal madness is taking the college football world by storm. There are over 1,000 college football players in the portal.

In this episode, we take on the transfer portal madness, the College Football Playoffs, NIL, and how the pressure is off for the Buckeyes — and it’s time for the Buckeyes to play like it!

Other topics::

• People challenging Ryan Day
• 0 Coverage in football
• Transfer Portal – there are over 1000 football players listed
• “The transfer portal only works if you work”  -Nate
• Nothing changes unless you change
• There are lessons in everything, it just depends on the path you’re taking
• Georgia is good but beatable
• “Ohio State should recruit more players from Ohio” – Nate says with passion!
• CJ Stroud

As always, Buckeye Focused is hosted by former Ohio State Buckeye, Nate Oliver (IG). And Eric Kasimov (Twitter).

Nate played for the Buckeyes mostly under Coach Jim Tressel between 2007-2011.

Eric is the founder of KazSource, Inc, and the creator of this platform, SportsE+.

In case you haven’t noticed, we love podcasts. In fact, we love building podcasts. Everything from development to production. Because of all that, we’re building a one-of-a-kind podcast network. If you have a podcast or are looking to launch a new podcast, then we should talk. You can message me on Twitter @eric_kaz or hit us up any way that works for you. Let’s talk about your podcast joining this one-of-a-kind podcast network. 

If you are a current or former Ohio State Buckeye and want to be featured in an upcoming episode of Buckeye Focused: hit us up | Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, or simply email us!

Useful web pages from this episode:

• SportsE+
• KazCM Podcast Production

More content related to Ohio State:

• Jimmie Bell: “I Got the Courage to Start Over”
• Tribalism in Sports x Player Mindset
• Accept Responsibility for the Position You Are In

Let’s Connect:

• Eric Kasimov: Twitter, LinkedIn
• Nate Oliver: Instagram | KBK Social Entrepreneurship Program

That’s a wrap:

• Thank you for listening to this Buckeye Focused episode on SportsE+ titled, “Transfer Portal Madness | + CFB Playoffs, Ohio Recruits, NIL”.
• Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts
• Follow this podcast on Spotify
• Intro Music, “escape” was provided by Pluto Tracks.
• Check out more from our content platform: SportsE+. The digital media sports brand and production company learning all we can about mental health.

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This is IT! The Game! Ohio State vs. Michigan. As Nate says, “it’s our get-back opportunity.” So many will be dealing with high expectations. How individuals and teams handle those expectations is everything.

In this episode we discuss:

• THE game – Ohio State vs. Michigan. This game is everything.
• Desmond Howard disrespecting CJ Stroud
• The future of the College Football Playoffs
• Who takes the loss harder – the players or the fans?
• Having an aligned vision
• Larry Johnson video – “If you’re elite, grab somebody today, take ’em with you!”
• Leaders need accountability and need to take the blame
• Zach Wilson 
• When something doesn’t go right – whether it’s business or in life, ask yourself first, “did you do everything you could before you start blaming others?”
• TreVeyon Henderson
• BF with Jimmie Bell
• Be your true self – don’t try to be someone else. Only you can be you.
• Antonio Pittman, Ohio State Running Back on RB footwork
• Bruno Pessoa episode on the importance of soccer in Brazil
• Long sleeves on offensive linemen as a sign that something’s off
• Nate talks about his last Michigan game and the aftermath
• How do players deal with wins and losses?

Connect with JB: Facebook | Twitter

As always, Buckeye Focused is hosted by former Ohio State Buckeye, Nate Oliver (IG). And Eric Kasimov (Twitter).

Nate played for the Buckeyes mostly under Coach Jim Tressel between 2007-2011.

Eric is the founder of KazSource, Inc, and the creator of this platform, SportsE+.

In case you haven’t noticed, we love podcasts. In fact, we love building podcasts. Everything from development to production. Because of all that, we’re building a one-of-a-kind podcast network. If you have a podcast or are looking to launch a new podcast, then we should talk. You can message me on Twitter @eric_kaz or hit us up any way that works for you. Let’s talk about your podcast joining this one-of-a-kind podcast network. 

If you are a current or former Ohio State Buckeye and want to be featured in an upcoming episode of Buckeye Focused: hit us up | Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, or simply email us!

Useful web pages from this episode:

• SportsE+
• KazCM Podcast Production

More content related to Ohio State and it goes beyond sports:

• Sports Bring People Together
• Accept Responsibility for the Position You Are In | by Jimmie Bell
• Tribalism in Sports x Player Mindset | Buckeye Focused 8

Let’s Connect:

• Eric Kasimov: Twitter, LinkedIn
• Nate Oliver: Instagram | KBK Social Entrepreneurship Program

That’s a wrap:

• Thank you for listening to this Buckeye Focused episode on SportsE+ titled, “Dealing with High Expectations on and off the Field”.
• Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts
• Follow this podcast on Spotify
• Intro Music, “escape” was provided by Pluto Tracks.
• Check out more from our content platform: SportsE+. The digital media sports brand and production company learning all we can about mental health.

Eric Kasimov

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As we all know, life is deeper than just football. It goes without saying. That doesn’t mean sports aren’t important — if anything that’s why they are important. Sports bring people together, sports create stories, sports teach you about winning and losing, sports get you in shape, sports get you interested, and sports matter because they don’t matter. This podcast started because of a buckeye here and a buckeye there. Football got us here, but this podcast and football run deeper.

But it’s still almost Michigan week. And we need us a Jack Tatum and The Game story — and we have one, told by Nate Oliver.

Topics in this episode:

• Ohio State vs. Indiana game | Miyan Williams | Kamryn Babb
• The Game
• CJ. Stroud’s willingness to run can be a difference-maker
• Desmond Howard bias
• UVA
• “It Starts With You”

Connect with JB: Facebook | Twitter

As always, Buckeye Focused is hosted by former Ohio State Buckeye, Nate Oliver (IG). And Eric Kasimov (Twitter).

Nate played for the Buckeyes mostly under Coach Jim Tressel between 2007-2011.

Eric is the founder of KazSource, Inc, and the creator of this platform, SportsE+.

In case you haven’t noticed, we love podcasts. In fact, we love building podcasts. Everything from development to production. Because of all that, we’re building a one-of-a-kind podcast network. If you have a podcast or are looking to launch a new podcast, then we should talk. You can message me on Twitter @eric_kaz or hit us up any way that works for you. Let’s talk about your podcast joining this one-of-a-kind podcast network. 

If you are a current or former Ohio State Buckeye and want to be featured in an upcoming episode of Buckeye Focused: hit us up | Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, or simply email us!

Useful web pages from this episode:

• SportsE+
• KazCM Podcast Production

More content related to Ohio State and it goes beyond sports:

• Sports Bring People Together
• Accept Responsibility for the Position You Are In | by Jimmie Bell
• Tribalism in Sports x Player Mindset | Buckeye Focused 8

Let’s Connect:

• Eric Kasimov: Twitter, LinkedIn
• Nate Oliver: Instagram | KBK Social Entrepreneurship Program

That’s a wrap:

• Thank you for listening to this Buckeye Focused episode on SportsE+ titled, “Jack Tatum and The Game”.
• Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts
• Follow this podcast on Spotify
• Intro Music, “escape” was provided by Pluto Tracks.
• Check out more from our content platform: SportsE+. The digital media sports brand and production company learning all we can about mental health.

Eric Kasimov

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“You have to prepare your kids and give them the courage to do what’s best for themselves.” – Jimmie Bell

So much insight, self-reflection, and inspiring advice in this episode. Jimmie tells stories of:

• a non-violent end to a conflict
• teaching kids to value themselves
• being presented with something that has nothing to do with you
• communicating with the important people in your life
• understanding the consequences of your decisions
• how to fight through fear
• you deserve “this”
• realizing who you are

There are individuals we come across in life that have an immediate impact. For Nate Oliver and now me, one of those individuals is Jimmie Bell. And we hope now you. By listening to this episode, you will understand what Jimmie Bell means by the question he asks his own daughter: “Why are you with people who don’t value you?”

Jimmie Bell (JB) deserves to be heard — he needs to be heard. And we hope you will listen to what JB has to say. We promise you will be affected by this conversation no matter your background.

While this is “Buckeye Focused”, a buckeye here and a buckeye there spawned this conversation. But this conversation goes way beyond football and buckeyes. I’ve always said “sports bring people together” and this episode proves that.

More about Jimmie Bell:

Football: Ohio State Defensive Lineman, 1997 Rose Bowl Champion, 1999 New York Giants, 2000 San Diego Chargers

TEDx Talk: Invincible Currency; Better Than a Trophy | TEDxHilliard

Belpre High School Football Coach

Buckeye info

Connect with JB: Facebook | Twitter

As always, Buckeye Focused is hosted by former Ohio State Buckeye, Nate Oliver (IG). And Eric Kasimov (Twitter).

Nate played for the Buckeyes mostly under Coach Jim Tressel between 2007-2011.

Eric is the founder of KazSource, Inc, and the creator of this platform, SportsE+.

Jimmie Bell: “Consider not focusing on what I do, but use what I do to inspire YOU to do ALL YOU can do.” speaker, life and football coach, author, consultant

In case you haven’t noticed, we love podcasts. In fact, we love building podcasts. Everything from development to production. Because of all that, we’re building a one-of-a-kind podcast network. If you have a podcast or are looking to launch a new podcast, then we should talk. You can message me on Twitter @eric_kaz or hit us up any way that works for you. Let’s talk about your podcast joining this one-of-a-kind podcast network. 

If you are a current or former Ohio State Buckeye and want to be featured in an upcoming episode of Buckeye Focused: hit us up | Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, or simply email us!

Useful web pages from this episode:

• SportsE+
• KazCM Podcast Production

More content related to Ohio State and mental health:

• Jimmie Bell: “I Got the Courage to Start Over”
• AthMindset | Sydney Supple | Empowering Women and Northwestern Softball
• We’re All A Little Crazy: #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement
• Accept Responsibility for the Position You Are In | by Jimmie Bell

Let’s Connect:

• Eric Kasimov: Twitter, LinkedIn
• Nate Oliver: Instagram | KBK Social Entrepreneurship Program

That’s a wrap:

• Thank you for listening to this Buckeye Focused episode on SportsE+ titled, “Why Are You With People Who Don’t Value You? | Jimmie Bell | Buckeye Focused”.
• Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts
• Follow this podcast on Spotify
• Intro Music, “escape” was provided by Pluto Tracks.
• Check out more from our content platform: SportsE+. The digital media sports brand and production company learning all we can about mental health.

Eric Kasimov

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“One of the hardest things for most people is to look in the mirror and accept responsibility for the position they are in.” – Jimmie Bell

What Jimmie Bell shares in this episode is not only a hard truth but told in a way that compels you to actually look in the mirror. There are people we come across in life that have this immediate and profound impact on us. For Nate Oliver and now me, one of those people is Jimmie Bell. And we hope now you. By listening to this episode, you will understand what Jimmie Bell means by accepting responsibility for the position you are in. And I believe it will make a difference.

Jimmie Bell (JB) deserves to be heard — he needs to be heard. And we hope you will listen to what JB has to say. We promise you will be affected by this conversation no matter your background.

While this is “Buckeye Focused”, a buckeye here and a buckeye there spawned this conversation. But this conversation goes way beyond football and buckeyes. I’ve always said “sports bring people together” and this episode proves that.

More about Jimmie Bell:

Football: Ohio State Defensive Lineman, 1997 Rose Bowl Champion, 1999 New York Giants, 2000 San Diego Chargers

TEDx Talk: Invincible Currency; Better Than a Trophy | TEDxHilliard

Belpre High School Football Coach

Buckeye info

Connect with JB: Facebook | Twitter

As always, Buckeye Focused is hosted by former Ohio State Buckeye, Nate Oliver (IG). And Eric Kasimov (Twitter).

Nate played for the Buckeyes mostly under Coach Jim Tressel between 2007-2011.

Eric is the founder of KazSource, Inc, and the creator of this platform, SportsE+.

Jimmie Bell: “Consider not focusing on what I do, but use what I do to inspire YOU to do ALL YOU can do.” speaker, life and football coach, author, consultant

In case you haven’t noticed, we love podcasts. In fact, we love building podcasts. Everything from development to production. Because of all that, we’re building a one-of-a-kind podcast network. If you have a podcast or are looking to launch a new podcast, then we should talk. You can message me on Twitter @eric_kaz or hit us up any way that works for you. Let’s talk about your podcast joining this one-of-a-kind podcast network. 

If you are a current or former Ohio State Buckeye and want to be featured in an upcoming episode of Buckeye Focused: hit us up | Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, or simply email us!

Useful web pages from this episode:

• SportsE+
• KazCM Podcast Production

More content related to Ohio State and mental health:

• We’re All A Little Crazy: #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement
• Jimmie Bell: “I Got the Courage to Start Over” | Buckeye Focused 4
• The Challenges of Finding a Therapist | Derek Bylsma, LCPC
• Sports Bring People Together

Let’s Connect:

• Eric Kasimov: Twitter, LinkedIn
• Nate Oliver: Instagram | KBK Social Entrepreneurship Program

That’s a wrap:

• Thank you for listening to this Buckeye Focused episode on SportsE+ titled, “Accept Responsibility for the Position You Are In | by Jimmie Bell”.
• Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts
• Follow this podcast on Spotify
• Intro Music, “escape” was provided by Pluto Tracks.
• Check out more from our content platform: SportsE+. The digital media sports brand and production company learning all we can about mental health.

Eric Kasimov

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College football seems to be overanalyzed more than every other sport! So what’s left to do besides analyze the analyzers?! CJ Stroud is terrible. That’s what Buckeye haters, media folks, and even some so-called gurus will have you thinking. Is it true? Is it fair? In this episode of Buckeye Focused we discuss CJ Stroud, stepping into a throw, the evolution of the quarterback position, and dealing with the outside noise.

We also get into:

• The debacle that is Iowa Football–offensively speaking. The Iowa defense is strong.
• Should Iowa fire their offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz
• Jim Tressel and his statement on leaving the program
• Are there concerns with Ohio State’s running game
• Zach Harrison and his statement game vs Iowa
• Defending a pocket passer that suddenly runs the ball
• The upcoming Penn State game (OSU -15.5 and o/u 61.5)
• Ohio State hate — why so hurtful?!

As always, Buckeye Focused is hosted by former Ohio State Buckeye, Nate Oliver (IG). And Eric Kasimov (Twitter).

Nate played for the Buckeyes mostly under Coach Jim Tressel between 2007-2011.

Eric is the founder of KazSource, Inc, and the creator of this platform, SportsE+.

Topics and more for Buckeye Focused 9 | Why Do Biased Fans, Media, and Gurus Think CJ Stroud is Terrible?

• Eric’s thoughts – College Football is the most overanalyzed sport
• Ohio State vs. Iowa
• Quarterback evolution – stronger, better, more accurate | YouTube video
• Kirk Ferentz is failing Iowa’s fans, and his son Brian Ferentz should be fired: Doug Lesmerises
• Ken O’Keefe, the offensive coordinator for Iowa in 2009
• History of offensive coordinators at Iowa
• Zack Harrison
• Jordan Hancock | future starter for Ohio State
• Ohio State at Penn State

In case you haven’t noticed, we love podcasts. In fact, we love building podcasts. Everything from development to production. Because of all that, we’re building a one-of-a-kind podcast network. If you have a podcast or are looking to launch a new podcast, then we should talk. You can message me on Twitter @eric_kaz or hit us up any way that works for you. Let’s talk about your podcast joining this one-of-a-kind podcast network. 

If you are a current or former Buckeye and want to be featured in an upcoming episode of Buckeye Focused: hit us up | Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, or simply email us!

Useful web pages from this episode:

• SportsE+
• KazCM Podcast Production

More content related to Ohio State:

• Tribalism in Sports x Player Mindset
• Jimmie Bell: “I Got The Courage To Start Over”
• Thad Matta Interview on SE+
• Sports Media Wants Your Clicks—Especially YOU, Buckeye Fans
• Sports Bring People Together

Let’s Connect:

• Eric Kasimov: Twitter, LinkedIn
• Nate Oliver: Instagram | KBK Social Entrepreneurship Program

That’s a wrap:

• Thank you for listening to this SportsMatterz episode on SportsE+ titled, “Why Do Biased Fans, Media, and Gurus Think CJ Stroud is Terrible?”
• Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts
• Follow this podcast on Spotify
• Intro Music, “escape” was provided by Pluto Tracks.
• Check out more from our content platform: SportsE+. The platform where sports + entrepreneurship + podcasting + web3 + mental health collide!

Eric Kasimov

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Fan psychology and player mindset play an enormous role in sports — especially when we add tribalism to the equation. Tribalism in sports is nothing new. It’s just that we see and deal with it more than ever because of social media. And when it comes to Buckeye sports (football) we see it weekly! We have to talk about it…

In this episode of Buckeye Focused we discuss fan psychology, tribalism in sports, and player mindset – we even get into those Buckeye losses (Virginia Tech, Oklahoma, Michigan State, Iowa, Purdue, Alabama). That 2014 National Championship season. And way more.

As always, Buckeye Focused is hosted by former Ohio State Buckeye, Nate Oliver (IG). And Eric Kasimov (Twitter).

Nate played for the Buckeyes mostly under Coach Jim Tressel between 2007-2011.

Eric is the founder of KazSource, Inc, and the creator of this platform, SportsE+.

Topics and more for Buckeye Focused 8 | Tribalism in Sports x Player Mindset

• NY Yankees vs. Guardians rain delay.
• The Indians (today Cleveland Guardians) have not won the World Series since 1948
• Famous players to never win their championship: Patrick Ewing | Ted Williams | Barry Sanders | article on enjoying the journey
• Tribalism in sports and fan psychology
• A lack of quality opponents in college football
• The Cornerback is the best athlete on the field
• Playing as an underdog
• Baron Browning | Denver Broncos
• The Fan | 1996 (Robert De Niro and Wesley Snipes)

Pat McAfee Show on Russell Wilson and a lack of access:

In case you haven’t noticed, we love podcasts. In fact, we love building podcasts. Everything from development to production. Because of all that, we’re building a one-of-a-kind podcast network. If you have a podcast or are looking to launch a new podcast, then we should talk. You can message me on Twitter @eric_kaz or hit us up any way that works for you. Let’s talk about your podcast joining this one-of-a-kind podcast network. 

If you are a current or former Buckeye and want to be featured in an upcoming episode of Buckeye Focused: hit us up | Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, or simply email us!

Useful web pages from this episode:

• SportsE+
• KazCM Podcast Production

More content related to Ohio State:

• BUCKEYE FOCUSED 4 | Jimmie Bell: “I Got The Courage To Start Over”
• BUCKEYE FOCUSED 6 | Tattoogate + Transfer Portal, Coach Tressel Ft. Solomon Thomas
• SE50 | Nate Oliver | Ohio State Buckeyes and Life After Football
• ClutchTimeout | Thad Matta | Championship Culture Stories
• Sports Media Wants Your Clicks—Especially YOU, Buckeye Fans
• Sports Bring People Together

Let’s Connect:

• Eric Kasimov: Twitter, LinkedIn
• Nate Oliver: Instagram | KBK Social Entrepreneurship Program

That’s a wrap:

• Thank you for listening to this SportsMatterz episode on SportsE+ titled, “Tribalism in Sports x Player Mindset | Buckeye Focused 8”
• Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts
• Follow this podcast on Spotify
• Intro Music, “escape” was provided by Pluto Tracks.
• Check out more from our content platform: SportsE+. The platform where sports + entrepreneurship + podcasting + web3 + mental health collide!

Eric Kasimov

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