Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

You know it is the offseason when this is the main topic of conversation on the show, but let's have at it: Will Urban Meyer coach again? It seems to be a relatively hot topic not just in Buckeye circles, but among college football fans in general. Would Meyer coach at USC? Or another program? And why should you care? Because he would likely take a couple of very important men with him: Mickey Marotti (who just signed a new contract at Ohio State, but there would be ways to get out of it) and Mark Pantoni. What if Ryan Day becomes a megastar at Ohio State, and then leaves to be an NFL head coach in a few years? Could Meyer actually return to OSU to be the Buckeyes' coach one day? [This is where we remind you again it's the offseason.] Also, what are thoughts on the job Day is doing thus far? We won't really know how to grade him until the 2019 season plays out, but what do we think thus far? And what is the latest on Ohio State basketball recruiting for the 2020 class? Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle for all of that and more on the Wednesday extravaganza. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What will Ohio State's 12-game regular-season record be in 2019 in Ryan Day's first full season as head coach? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle on today's show to answer that question, plus: * What are JBook's biggest concerns offensively and defensively for the Buckeyes this year? * What does he feel best about as he analyzes this roster on both sides of the ball? * JBook played college football at Ohio University, the type of school that does not make much money off its football program (some schools even lose money on football). Does JBook agree with Joshua Perry that all FBS college football players should get paid? All of that and more is coming at you on the Friday extravaganza. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan Day has yet to lead the Buckeyes into Ohio Stadium as the 'real' head coach. A three-game interim showing when you know the incumbent Rock Star is coming back to the stage is one thing. Now it's Day's show. This much Day has already proven beyond the shadow of a doubt: The guy can coach and RECRUIT quarterbacks. Does this give Ohio State a real advantage going forward as the recruiting scene for quarterbacks is more chaotic now than it has ever been? We bring in 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong to discuss that and much more. Including: Who is really Ohio State's recruiting rival out on the trail? Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State landed four-star quarterback Kyle McCord on Tuesday, and he hails from Philadelphia. The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss McCord's decision to become a Buckeye. And Bax thinks Penn State fans should be salty about losing out on McCord. It is a quarterback-themed show as we also delve into what to expect from Gunnar Hoak, Justin Fields and more. All of that and more is coming at you on the Wednesday extravaganza, To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yes, it is technically the offseason. But this is Ohio State football. Is there really an offseason? Judging by the news generated in the last seven days since Duane Long was here on the BM5, there is nothing 'off' about it. The Buckeyes quarterback carousel has spun itself into a new rotation. Gunnar Hoak is back home after three years in Kentucky. What type of role will he have? There was also this little talent acquisition event called the NFL Draft. Think New Year's Eve in NYC meets Nashville. Nine Buckeyes were selected. Who landed in the best spot? All that and more with Duane today so spend 5ish with us! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is a divisive topic, but one we are going to delve deep into on The Joshua Perry Show today. Should college football players get paid? And before you say, "They already get paid. They get a full-ride scholarship, plus a cost-of-attendance stipend on top of that." Yes, everyone knows that. The question is should get they paid a lot more than they currently do, considering the money that college football generates? If they did get paid a lot more, how would it work? Would starters get paid more than fourth-teamers? Would everyone get paid equally? What about the non-revenue sports? How would paying the football players be in line with Title IX regulations if you didn't pay the non-revenue athletes? Joshua and Dave Biddle have about a 24-minute discussion on the topic, so strap yourself in for a lively edition of the JP show! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show is loaded as Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle. * Is Gunnar Hoak an upgrade over Matthew Baldwin? * What are thoughts on Michael Jordan leaving early for the NFL and slipping until the very late stages of the fourth round? Would Jonah Jackson have transferred to Ohio State if Jordan returned? * What is Bank's take on OSU center Josh Myers? * We're still scratching our heads over Daniel Jones being selected over Dwayne Haskins in the NFL Draft. All of that and more on the Monday extravaganza. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dwayne Haskins was not in the mood to be politically correct after falling to pick No. 15 of the first round of the NFL Draft to the Washington Redskins Thursday night. Haskins' exact words were: "I'm more motivated than ever. Now I've got an even bigger chip on my shoulder. The league done messed up." And it wasn't just that Haskins slipped to the middle part of the round. It is that the New York Giants selected QB Daniel Jones from Duke at pick No. 6 instead of Haskins. Now, Giants GM Dave Gettleman might be the only person on the planet who would have done that, but he did it. Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss why Haskins fell in this draft. Is there something fans don't know about, or is this just the typical paralysis by analysis that we see from the NFL? But hey, the good news is Haskins became the first Big Ten quarterback to be taken in the first round since Kerry Collins from Penn State in 1995. Haskins also became the first Ohio State QB to be taken in the first round since Art Schlichter in 1982. Furthermore, Haskins gets to play his professional ball for a team located just 14 miles from Haskins' parents' house in Potomac, Md. (The Haskins family moved from New Jersey to the D.C. area when Haskins was in 9th grade.) Also, Nick Bosa went No. 2 overall to the San Francisco 49ers. How early will Dre'Mont Jones, Parris Campbell, Terry McLaurin, Michael Jordan and perhaps others hear their names called during rounds 2-3 tonight? All of that and more on a drafty version of the Friday extravaganza. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colorado is known for its ski slopes and progressive laws, among other things. Offensive linemen? Not exactly the state's calling card. At least for now. Ohio State may have located a prospect that can change that. Who is it? Also: Perhaps the best linebacker in the Class of 2020 will be in Columbus for an official visit this weekend. But Mekhail Sherman is thought to be a heavy Georgia lean. Can the Buckeyes get back in front here? What are you doing July 4? You will be on Bucknuts, waiting to hear if Jutahn McClain will be a Buckeye. We talk all of that and more with 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong, who makes his usual Thursday appearance in fine fashion. Spend 5ish with us this morning, 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, got quite the reaction from readers of his Bucket of Bullets column last Sunday when he wrote about the pending transfer of quarterback Matthew Baldwin away from Ohio State. Bax joins Dave Biddle to further explain his point regarding Baldwin and why he wrote the column. Also on the docket: * What exactly led to Baldwin's transfer? It was obviously more than just about "homesickness." * What are thoughts on Gunnar Hoak leaving Kentucky? Is he definitely OSU-bound, or are people too quick to assume that? If he does pick Ohio State, what can fans expect from him? * Can Chris Chugunov get the job done for the Buckeyes if called on in 2019? All of that and more on the Wednesday extravaganza. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Joshua Perry Show is back with another episode and there is plenty to discuss. Perry, the former Ohio State linebacker, national champion, captain and NFL player, joins Dave Biddle to discuss the following: * Thoughts on Matthew Baldwin deciding to transfer from OSU. * The possibility of the Buckeyes landing Kentucky transfer Gunnar Hoak for QB depth. * What could be expected of Chris Chugunov if he needs to play in a big game this coming season? * What is Joshua hearing about starting quarterback Justin Fields? Is Fields a good leader? How is he received in the locker room? * It was three years ago when Joshua was going through the NFL Draft process. He was selected early in the fourth round of the 2016 draft by the Chargers. What was it like for him? * What does Perry think of the talk that Dwayne Haskins' stock is falling? It is a smokescreen, or is there more to the story? All of that and more is coming at you on the latest edition of The Joshua Perry Show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which Buckeyes are best? The 2019 season is fast approaching. So we thought it was time to offer up some predictions. What could be more interesting than which players need to thrive? Nothing. Nothing could be more interesting. So Duane Long is here to reveal his Top Eight Buckeyes Under Pressure for the '19 season. Now, this is NOT a projection of who will go highest in the NFL Draft? This is a straight list of Buckeyes that have to raise their level regardless of class or position. Who is your top eight? Pause the show right now and come up with yours if you want to play along. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is plenty on the docket as the Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, joins Dave Biddle for today's show. * What is the Dean's reaction to quarterback Matthew Baldwin transferring from OSU? * What is Kurelic hearing about any possible QB transfers that could add depth for the Buckeyes? Or is it all quiet on that front? Could Gunnar Hoak from Kentucky be an option? * What is the latest with 2020 recruits Bijan Robinson and safety Lathan Ransom, who are teammates in high school in Arizona? * Who does the Dean believe will be the first running back to commit to Ohio State in the 2020 class? * What is the latest with Paris Johnson, fresh off his official visit to Georgia? How concerned should Buckeye fans be? All of that and more on the Monday extravaganza. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matthew Baldwin has entered the transfer portal, and the news actually broke while we were recording the show last night. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual visit to give his take on Baldwin's likely impending departure (he could return, but it seems unlikely), and let's just say JBook was taken off guard like everyone else. Also on the docket: * What are JBook's impressions of Justin Fields? * What are the biggest strengths and the biggest concerns for Ohio State with spring football in the rear view mirror? All of that and more on the Friday extravaganza. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coveted football prospects make college decisions for a number of reasons. One of the biggest: Relationships. Who do they click with on the staff? Who inspires them? Who can provide the future they want? Ohio State is blessed with a coaching staff able to forge such relationships. We hit on one of them today. Which No. 1 prospect says his best relationship is with a certain Buckeyes coach? All of that and much more is waiting for you as we welcome 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong to the show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you concerned about Ohio State sophomore quarterback Justin Fields? Well, the People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, says it is time for you to relax. Bax joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk about Fields, plus: * How big of a role will redshirt freshman H-back Jaelen Gill have this season? * What are thoughts on OSU's offensive line leaving spring? * Why didn't Dwayne Haskins start at QB for the Buckeyes in 2017? All of that and more is coming at you on an extended edition of the Wednesday extravaganza. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now that you've had a few days to gather those thoughts ... let's wrap our spring game chatter with a visit from Duane Long. Yes, we will throw out the disclaimer on spring game importance - no real, impactful decisions can be made based on the pseudo game. But we did get a chance to see some traits, some flashes, some questionable displays. So sit back, relax and spend 5ish with us today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joshua Perry is back with the latest edition of his podcast, and he has excellent information to pass along as usual. Some fans might be concerned about Justin Fields -- and wonder if Fields is definitely going to be Ohio State's starting quarterback this year -- but Joshua is not worried. In fact, from what he is hearing, Fields is "the guy" at QB for the Buckeyes. Also on the docket: * What stands out about Matthew Baldwin? * What are thoughts on young offensive players Garrett Wilson, Jaelen Gill and Master Teague? * What did we learn about the linebackers this spring? All of that and more is coming at you on this edition of The Joshua Perry Show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State held its spring game on Saturday, and sophomore quarterback Justin Fields was 4-of-13 passing for 131 yards with a touchdown (a 98-yarder to Ben Victor) and no interceptions. A lot of Buckeye fans seem concerned about Fields because of his completion percentage, but we're talking about 13 attempts in a glorified scrimmage. And they weren't even playing real football. They were playing touch football. Plus, Fields did look very good as a runner, and had at least one -- and perhaps two -- of his passes dropped on the afternoon. Are fans concerned for no reason? Or is there reason for consternation regarding Fields? Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * Thoughts on redshirt freshman QB Matthew Baldwin. * True freshman wide receiver Garrett Wilson, redshirt freshman H-back Jaelen Gill and redshirt freshman running back Master Teague had big afternoons. What can be expected of them this fall? * What else stood out about the spring game? * On the hoops front, Chris Holtmann and the Buckeyes landed 7-foot center Ibrahima Diallo on Sunday. What do fans need to know about him? And is there any chance that guard/forward Ben Roderick will be a Buckeye? All of that and more is coming at you on the Monday extravaganza. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is a recruiting-themed show with Ohio State's spring game set for Saturday (noon ET, BTN). Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle for today's show to go in-depth on the top prospects from Ohio and more in the 2020 class that the Buckeyes are highly interested in. What will happen with recruits such as Paris Johnson (who is verbally committed to OSU), Darrion Henry, Michael Drennen, Jaheim Thomas, DeaMonte Trayanum, Luke Lachey and others? Are they all attending the spring game tomorrow? And what is the latest on high four-star offensive tackle Michael Carmody from Pennsylvania? Is he coming to the spring game instead of visiting Penn State as originally planned? What might this mean for OSU? Who is on "commit watch" for the Buckeyes this weekend? What other prospects will be at the spring game that listeners absolutely need to know about? And yes, we talk about the spring game itself. What are we looking forward to seeing the most when the Scarlet and Gray face off against each other? It's got to be the quarterbacks, right? All of that and more is coming at you on the Friday extravaganza. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Saturday's Spring Game at Ohio Stadium (kickoff at noon EST) is a showcase for current Buckeyes. But it's also a recruiting extravaganza for possible future Buckeyes. Prospects will come from far and wide this weekend to see Ohio State's annual end of spring practice ritual. Who will be here? Who is on commitment watch? 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong joins to talk Paris Johnson, Kendall Milton, Evan Prater and all things Spring Game recruiting. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!!! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Tuesday, 247Sports released its first Top247 for the Class of 2021, and Barton Simmons joined Trey Scott on the 247Sports Facebook page to unveil the top five players and break down some of the early storylines emerging from this class. Featuring supplemental analysis from Steve Wiltfong, Allen Trieu, Brian Dohn, Brandon Huffman, and more. If you'd like a deeper dive on this initial Top247, check out Greg Biggins and Charles Power breaking down the rankings on The 247Sports Recruiting Podcast, available now wherever you listen to podcasts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State has been known for having excellent defenses over the last two-plus decades, but 2018 was certainly an exception to that rule. The Buckeyes finished merely No. 72 in the country in total defense last season. They will unquestionably be better this year, but by how much? Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus: * What changes do we like about the Buckeyes' new defensive scheme? * What can fans expect as far as OSU's spring game format this Saturday? * Did you know Michigan is not having a spring game this year? Do you remember the last year Ohio State did not have one? * Will Ryan Day name a leader at the quarterback position following the spring game? All of that and more is coming at you on the midweek extravaganza. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joshua Perry is back with the latest edition of his podcast, and there is plenty on the docket. Joshua joins Dave Biddle to discuss the following: * Who are players on the rise for Ohio State this spring who perhaps aren't being talked about enough by fans and media? * What does Joshua think about what the new defensive coaches are doing? * How will things shake out at the linebacker position? Who will start? Will there be a rotation? * What is Joshua seeing and hearing about young running backs Master Teague and Marcus Crowley? * Is Justin Fields definitely going to be the Buckeyes' starting quarterback? * If the AAF folded after just eight weeks, how is the Canadian Football League sustainable as a "minor league" of sorts to the NFL? All of that and more is coming at you on a 26-minute edition of The Joshua Perry Show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are just days away from Ohio State's annual Spring Game. Kickoff is set for noon on Saturday at Ohio Stadium. What do we need to see? Who do we need to see perform? Important questions. So we brought in an important guy: Duane Long. Duane reveals his top five guys he needs to see do something at the Spring Game. Five different positions. Five different sets of expectations. Also: Can Garrett Wilson possibly live up to his lofty expectations? Early returns are good. All of that plus a prediction on next season's Fighting Chris Holtmanns. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State has its final practices of spring football this week, culminating with the spring game on Saturday. On today's show, Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to take a close look at the biggest questions facing the Buckeyes this season. Is Justin Fields definitely the guy at quarterback? What is the confidence level in the offensive line? Will the wide receivers be explosive enough? Will the defense be a strength this year after being a weakness in 2018? Why or why not? Who will be the starting linebackers? And will the Buckeyes do a lot of rotating with their LBs like they do on their defensive line? All of that and more is coming at you on a lengthy edition of the Monday extravaganza. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thank God it's Friday and thank goodness Jonah Booker is here for his usual end-of-the-work-week visit. JBook joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss the following: * What are thoughts on Ohio State's 2020 class thus far? Should OSU fans be concerned that there are seven commits in the class, but zero on the defensive side of the ball? Or is that to be expected due to having four new defensive coaches, and due to the heavy focus on landing offensive linemen? * What has stood out about the Buckeyes' spring practices on the defensive side of the ball? Who are players that are making a move? * Same deal for the offense: Who has stepped up the most? What do we make of the quarterback situation with Justin Fields and Matthew Baldwin? * It is a big day of football coverage on Bucknuts as Ohio State's entire practice is open to the media this morning. Then afterward we will interview head coach Ryan Day and co-defensive coordinator Greg Mattison. All of that and more is coming at you on the Friday extravaganza. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do you have planned for the weekend? Ohio State's Ryan Day is set to host quite a gathering. Will it be a party? You'll have to stay tuned to Bucknuts all weekend to find out. In fact, we brought in 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong to provide a preview of the attendees. Names like Kendall Milton and Jordan Morant came up. The implications of this weekend will be felt for some time. Wiltfong also shared first-hand impressions of future Buckeyes Jack Miller and Gee Scott after covering them at last weekend's Adidas 7-on-7 National Championship in Tampa, Fla. Spend 5ish wth us today, 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State has had a lot of great centers in recent memory. Is third-year sophomore Josh Myers about ready to join that group? The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, certainly believes so. Bax joins Dave Biddle to talk about Myers, plus: * Thoughts on quarterbacks Justin Fields and Matthew Baldwin. * What exactly was Fields told when he transferred to OSU? Was he promised the starting job behind closed doors, or no? * What stands out the most about what is happening on the defensive side of the ball for the Buckeyes? All of that and more is coming at you on the Wednesday extravaganza. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Ohio State working on a Cincinnati package deal? Is Akron's finest a linebacker or running back? Can youth be served on the Buckeyes' offensive line? Can a veteran hold off a youngster at middle linebacker? These are important questions. So we brought in an important guest: Duane Long. He disperses wisdom on the aforementioned queries so you can't miss this. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joshua Perry is back with the latest edition of his podcast, The Joshua Perry Show, and there is plenty to discuss. What does Joshua think about "free agency" basically arriving in college football? What are the pros and cons of this new era of player freedom? Or does Joshua not really think there are any cons? What does No. 37 think of the quarterback battle at Ohio State between Justin Fields and Matthew Baldwin? What insights can Joshua share about center Josh Myers, defensive end Tyreke Smith and linebacker Teradja Mitchell? They are three sophomores who are receiving a lot of positive buzz this spring for the Buckeyes. All of that and more is coming at you on The Joshua Perry Show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to April and make sure you stay on your toes today so you do not become a fool. You are off to a good start as today's show has a heavy focus on Justin Fields, Matthew Baldwin and Ohio State's quarterback situation in 2019. Head coach Ryan Day has not yet said there is any separation between Fields and Baldwin. Is that just coach-speak? Or should the new boss be taken at face value? Also, what is the latest on center Josh Myers and OSU's offensive line? Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle for a deep dive on the QBs and more on a lengthy edition of the Monday extravaganza. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is a big recruiting weekend for Ohio State with a few top prospects making visits to OSU on Saturday, such as offensive tackle Paris Johnson, defensive lineman Darrion Henry and linebacker Jaheim Thomas from Cincinnati Princeton. Is Thomas on "offer watch" this weekend? The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * Ohio's Nike's Open Regional camp will be held at Massillon Washington on Sunday and there will be many prospects there that the Buckeyes are interested in such as Cameron Martinez, the 2018 player of the year from the state of Michigan. * Futhermore, what do the numbers look like in the 2020 class for Ohio State? How many recruits can Ryan Day and Co. take? All of that and more on the Friday extravaganza. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why do elite prospects choose Ohio State? What impact do the current players have on recruiting? 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to explore that and discuss several Buckeyes targets specifically: * Julian Fleming * Rakim Jarrett * Michael Carmody * Henry Gray * Lejond Cavazos * J.J. McCarthy * Drake Maye We also opine about Wiltfong's favorite Buckeye: Fellow Indianapolis resident and NFL-bound wide receiver Terry McLaurin. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State is now just one over the 85 limit of scholarships, meaning one player will have to leave the program between now and when the incoming freshmen enroll in June. Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * Reaction to Blue Smith leaving the program. Where does that leave the WR depth? * It is a big day of football coverage at the WHAC and we have the details. * Can Demario McCall stay healthy enough to help the Buckeyes a lot this year? That and more is coming at you on the Wednesday extravaganza. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State is deep into Class of 2020 recruiting. The Buckeyes have their board and are working it hard. Our Duane Long has his own wish list. He has a group of prospects whose commitments would be cause for celebration. Heck, every Ohio State commitment is worthy of celebration. But these guys are different. These are the most coveted. These inspire Duane to take a nekkid jaunt through the Columbus streets. OK ... not really. But you get the point. Sit back and listen as Duane reveals who would lead Ohio State's Class of 2020 if he was calling the shots. Spend 5ish wth us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joshua Perry is back with the latest edition of his podcast, The Joshua Perry Show. On tap for today: * Joshua is around OSU's program quite a bit. Which players are each side of the ball are on the rise for the Buckeyes this spring? * What does Joshua think about Blue Smith deciding to quit the team and pursue other opportunities? * How often do players almost quit? Or even flat-out quit, and then think better of it and apologize and ask their way back on the team? Is that more common that we might think? * No. 37 also takes questions from listeners, such as what kind of scheme would Joshua run if he was Ohio State's defensive coordinator this season? All of that and more on The Joshua Perry Show! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yes, Ohio State bowed out of the NCAA Tournament last night with a loss to Houston. But we are not going to talk about that on today's show, which is dedicated to Buckeye football. Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle to discuss: * Wide receiver Blue Smith leaving the program. * What does the depth look like at WR for the Buckeyes this year? What is a possible concern when analyzing this unit? * What is the latest on offensive line recruiting for Ohio State? * How is high four-star cornerback Henry Gray's visit to OSU going? All of that and more on the Monday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who is the "leader of the young group"? Could Jonah Booker be referring to rising sophomore middle linebacker Teradja Mitchell? Whoops, I think we just gave it away. JBook joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss Mitchell, plus: * What will happen with Dwayne Haskins in the NFL Draft? How high will he go? Will a team trade up to get him? * What are expectations tonight for the Buckeyes in the NCAA Tournament against Iowa State? That and more is coming at you on the Friday extravaganza. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's that time again. Big stakes and future success hang in the balance. You guessed it: A huge recruiting weekend for the Buckeyes! Sure, the NCAA Me's Basketball Tournament features the Fighting Chris Holtmanns against Iowa State at 9:50 this evening on TBS. But Ryan Day and Co. are set to host a litany of elite targets over the next few days and we are all over it. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to offer wisdom on the following expected visitors: *Lejond Cavazos *Henry Gray *Emeka Egbuka *Julian Fleming *Reece Atteberry *Cameron Martinez *J.J. McCarthy *Jack Brandon *Jeffery Beverly And we also get Steve pick to win the NCAA Tournament and let's just say it's chalky. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The early lines for college football games in 2019 are being released in Vegas (and other sportsbooks), and one in particular definitely grabbed our attention. Michigan is listed as a 6.5-point favorite over Ohio State in "The Game" in Ann Arbor. The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * Thoughts on the Buckeyes' pro day later today. * Thoughts on Tate Martell being eligible immediately at Miami. * How far will OSU go in the NCAA Tournament? Will the Buckeyes even win a game? All of that and more on the Wednesday extravaganza. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State is about to undergo madness but not on the hardwood. It will be much closer to home. The Buckeyes are set to host a cavalcade of football recruiting prospects over the next week. It's one of the biggest early stretches for new coach Ryan Day. Let's face it: Many are going to judge Day by his first full recruiting class in 2020. Can Day match the rock star he replaced? Duane Long is here to chat about the coveted targets set to visit. Between today and March 30, the following coveted prospects are expected to be on campus: Today: RB DeaMonte Trayanum; March 22: DB Lejond Cavazos, DB Henry Gray, LB Kourt Williams, WR Emeka Egbuka (2021); March 23: WR Julian Fleming, OL Reece Atteberry, ATH Cameron Martinez, QB J.J. McCarthy (2021), DE Travion Ford (2021), DE Tanner Cromer, DB MiQuan Grace, QB Jack Brandon (2021); March 27: OL Zak Zinter; March 29: WR Gee Scott (commitment), OL Tosh Baker, OL Ben Christman (2021); March 30: OL Paris Johnson. And there will be more names. Trust us. Also: Parris Campbell ... first round for real? Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State made the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament as a No. 11 seed and will take on No. 6-seeded Iowa State in Tulsa late Friday night. Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * Will this be the worst roster Chris Holtmann ever has at OSU most likely? What does that say about the job he did this season? * The Buckeyes' football team gets back to practice this week after taking last week off for spring break. What has stood out to us thus far? What will we be looking for this week? All of that and more coming at you on the Monday extravaganza. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Ryan Day arrived at Ohio State in January of 2017 as the Buckeyes' co-offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach, he was overshadowed by the hiring of offensive coordinator/tight ends coach Kevin Wilson. Almost everyone -- certainly including us here at Bucknuts -- thought Wilson was the one who was going to bring the offense to new heights in Columbus. After all, it was Wilson who was relatively successful as the head coach at Indiana (and always fielded good/great offenses at IU) and it was Wilson who had a history of being a standout offensive coordinator at the college level at Oklahoma and Northwestern. Yet, in the span of one year, it was Day who was turning down an opportunity to be an offensive coordinator in the NFL with the Tennessee Titans. It was Day who was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2018. And it was Day who became just the second assistant coach ever at Ohio State to make a salary in the seven-digits (joining Greg Schiano). Then when Urban Meyer was suspended, it was Day who took over the program during preseason camp and for the first three games of the 2018 season. Then when Meyer retired after the 2018 season, Ohio State was so impressed with Day that they didn't even do a search for a new head coach. The Buckeyes promoted Day to head coach, and the early returns on the recruiting front and just how he handles his business in general have been positive. On today's show, Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss the quick rise of Ryan Day, plus: * How Justin Fields and Matthew Baldwin look so far at quarterback. * Thoughts on OSU's 2019 wide receivers. * Ohio State's basketball team defeating Indiana on Thursday and advancing to face Michigan State today in the Big Ten Tournament. All of that and more is coming at you on the Friday extravaganza. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State spends every recruiting cycle battling the nation’s best programs for the nation’s best prospects. This cycle is no different when it comes to the quality of targets. But Ohio State has a new man at the helm in Ryan Day. So every big-time recruiting tussle takes on a more interesting tone. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to spread wisdom all over when it comes to: * Bijan Robinson * Mekhail Sherman * Rakim Jarrett * Jalen Kimber And more! Spend 5ish with us this a.m., ‘Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State has seven commitments in its 2020 recruiting class, which is ranked as the No. 5 class in the country thus far by the 247Sports Composite. The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus: * What has stood out about spring practice for the Buckeyes so far? * Who are two inexperienced defensive backs who appear to be coming on strong for OSU? All of that and much more is coming at you on the Wednesday extravaganza. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State has seven Class of 2020 commitments thus far. All seven are offensive players. That seventh commitment came yesterday from Norwalk (Ohio) tackle Trey Leroux. He's the fourth offensive linemen added to the mix. You can see a trend developing here, huh? What does Duane Long think of adding Leroux? What does it mean for the rest of Ohio State's offensive line targets? Also: What do we think of the quarterback 'competition' between Justin Fields and Matthew Baldwin? Greg Mattison is the true boss of the defense. Is that a good thing? All that and more so spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Joshua Perry Show, starring former Ohio State linebacker, captain, national champion and NFL player, Joshua Perry, is back and there is plenty to discuss. * One of the big differences Joshua has noticed with the program as the Buckeyes transition from the Urban Meyer era to the Ryan Day era is a sense of calm at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. You will want to hear Joshua's detailed thoughts on the matter. * What else is standing out about OSU's spring ball thus far? * Does Joshua think it is a legit battle for the starting quarterback job between Justin Fields and Matthew Baldwin? * What are the current players saying about the new coaches? How is everyone meshing? * Ohio State is on spring break this week. Joshua explains just how worried the coaches are when the players are on spring break. All of that and more on the latest edition of The Joshua Perry Show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State's football team is off this week due to spring break. However, two practices of spring ball are in the books, and we take a look at what has stood out for the Buckeyes at this very early stage and what has perhaps surprised us. Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle for today's show for that, plus: * Matthew Baldwin has looked good during the portions of practice that have been open to the media. But is there are true quarterback battle at Ohio State for the starting job, or do we pretty much think it's Justin Fields' job for sure? * A close look at OSU head coach Ryan Day's recruiting strategy thus far. It reminds us a lot of two legendary coaches who recently led the Buckeyes' program. All of that and more is coming at you on the Monday extravaganza. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Branden Bowen has not played in a real football game since October of 2017 against Maryland when he was Ohio State's starting right guard. Bowen suffered a broken leg that day which required multiple surgeries. Now a fifth-year senior, Bowen is running with the first-team offense at right tackle for OSU this spring. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to talk about Bowen, and JBook also covers: * What has stood out about Ohio State's spring ball thus far? * Impressions of Justin Fields and Matthew Baldwin. * The Buckeyes' practice this morning is open to the media. What will we be keeping a close eye on? All of that and more on the Friday extravaganza. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices