Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast
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Pettijohn vibes? | Which RB will get most carries? | What's on the grill?
July 05, 2024 14:16 - 34 minutesHighly-coveted linebacker recruit Riley Pettijohn will announce his decision tomorrow (Saturday). What are the vibes as it pertains to Ohio State? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that, delve into which OSU running back will receive the most carries this season, we wonder what was on your grill (or will be on your grill) for the 4th of July festivities ... and we field questions from our live audience. All of that and much more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about ...
Scarlet, Gray and BOOM!? | How will Buckeyes fare in new-look B1G?
July 03, 2024 13:38 - 44 minutesIs Ohio State in for another recruiting BOOM on Independence Day eve? Four-star DE Justin Hill from Cincinnati Winton Woods will announce his decision today and it is sounding good for the Buckeyes. Also, will 4-star linebacker Riley Pettijohn select the Buckeyes when he makes his announcement on Saturday? That one appears too close to call, even at this late stage. Dave Biddle discusses that, looks ahead to Ohio State's 2024 season and the new-look Big Ten and much more on the Wednesday 5ish...
Commitment surge continues | Philly special | Lennon's tune | Hill's top?
July 02, 2024 13:59 - 35 minutesTwo out-of-state defensive linemen? In. Versatile tight end threat from Ohio? In. Elite defensive prospect from Cincy? Standout linebacker from Texas? All-world offensive lineman from North Carolina? Just a few questions we answered with Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter in another Buckeyes recruiting deep dive sure to thrill the senses and dazzle the mind. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privac...
Will OSU hold off Bama, UGA, Ducks for #1 recruiting class? | Will D-line be consistently disruptive?
July 01, 2024 14:09 - 35 minutesOhio State still holds the top spot in the 2025 national recruiting rankings, but it is shaping up to be a fantastic finish between the Buckeyes, Alabama, Georgia and Oregon. Who might be on commit watch for OSU this month? Also, can Ohio State's defensive line be consistently disruptive in big games this season? We have been touting the virtues of this D-line, but will they actually prove they are among the nation's best when the lights come on? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin delve into that and ...
BM5-Happy Hour combo: LIVE viewers take the wheel | When QB1? | Top rusher? | Fields to flourish?
June 28, 2024 14:03 - 46 minutesIt's Friday. It's a BM5-Happy Hour combo deal. It's Pat Murphy. It's a show we hope you enjoy. Our live viewers took control and we followed. Great questions were submitted on the following topics: * When does Ryan Day name his QB starter? * Who leads Ohio State in rushing this season? * Will the Buckeyes add two defensive tackles to the mix ... and soon? * What will the D-Line rotation be for the squad this season? * Will Justin Fields reach his potential in Pittsburgh? And there were plenty...
More commitments coming ... soon? | Cooking with Jake
June 27, 2024 13:55 - 29 minutesThe game of football is won in the trenches. You've heard this. We have to agree. It starts and ends with the big guys up front on offense and defense. WRU? Sure. QB factory? Affirmative. DBU? We can make a strong argument. But the trenches ... the trenches. Which brings us to defensive linemen Trajen Odom and Maxwell Roy. Two guys that get it done in their respective high school trenches. Our Bill Kurelic has rolled Crystal Balls for both to do the same for Ohio State. We get you totally up...
Ohio State's (potentially) epic NFL Draft class | Draft guru Dane Brugler joins show
June 26, 2024 13:15 - 32 minutesWe know the Buckeyes have a star-studded crew of veteran talent this season. That's what happens when a class replete with NFL Draft worthy talent basically all decide on another season with Ohio State. The Natty is the focus. But after that, the 2025 NFL Draft promises to be a Buckeye-flavored event. That's why Dane Brugler is here. The Athletic's NFL Draft Expert recently penned an article theorizing Ohio State could boast the biggest draft class - EVER - next April at Lambeau Field in Gree...
Who's in, who's out after huge visit weekend? | Don't question WR recruiting | Latest commits video
June 25, 2024 14:21 - 44 minutesWho's in? Who's out? Let's be honest, that's all you want to know these days: Which prospects will commit to Ohio State? We have Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter here to address that. David Sanders? We dive deep. Wide receiver recruiting? We have opinions. Recent commitments? We have exclusive video. Intrigue from parents of commits participating live? We have that, too. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacy...
Two Ohioans join fold | Weekend visits vibes report
June 24, 2024 12:50 - 34 minutesIt was an official visit weekend worthy of several shows. So several shows on the weekend Bucknutters will get. Today, Steve Helwagen and Dan Rubin talk about two Ohioans making the pledge, key targets in focus and what we can expect this week. We also hit a few big picture topics and work in some hoops recruiting, too. 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...
BM5 - Happy Hour combo: Defensive depth chart deep dive | Viewers Q&A
June 21, 2024 13:41 - 33 minutesRyan Day and Chip Kelly have combined forces this season and expectations are high. Well ... the BM5 and Bucknuts Happy Hour have combined for today's podcast and expectations are ... not as high as they for the New Hampshire duo but still. Pat Murphy continues his depth chart deep dive as we investigate the defense. We also take questions from our live viewers. Two shows for the price of one! Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practice...
Latest intel on McNutt, Hill, Cook | St. Clair shining in Cali | Weekend visitors preview
June 20, 2024 13:58 - 43 minutesIf you are a fan of Ohio prospects, today is your day. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter - two fine Ohioans themselves - get you fully up to speed on the recruitments of Trey McNutt, Jake Cook and Justin Hill ... three more fine Ohioans. We also check in on Tavien St. Clair - yes, Ohioan - at the Elite 11 final in Manhattan Beach, Calif. We finish with a deep dive on this coming weekend's esteemed visitors list. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our pr...
St. Clair sets 'Alpha Dog' status | Full report from Elite 11 in California
June 19, 2024 13:55 - 36 minutesTavien St. Clair arrived in Manhattan Beach, Calif., as the Elite 11 Finals' top-rated QB. After one day of competition, Ohio's alpha dog QB showed his game travels. St. Clair was the competition's 'Alpha Dog' through the first stage and we dive deep on that effort with 247Sports Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins. Ivins is on the scene anchoring 247Sports' coverage of the annual gathering of the nation's best prep signal callers. All that from Ivins and we also take questions from our live vi...
Commitments, official visitors, offered prospects | Taking stock of current surge
June 18, 2024 14:01 - 39 minutesCommitments to end last week. Official visitors over the weekend. Star-studded Monday camp. Can Ohio State recruit or what? The Buckeyes have the nation's No. 1 class in '25 and shows no signs of slowing ... IN ANY CLASS. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to break it all down. All the commitments. All the visitors. All the new offers. Lots of Chris Henry, Jr., too. You know what to do: Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices...
Team deep dive | Rotations, replacements, real expectations
June 17, 2024 14:08 - 46 minutesWe asked the Front Row for assistance. We needed a team deep dive to start the week. Sure, recruiting is huge and will dominate the rest of the morning pods this week. But today, it's the team, the team, the team. Steve Helwagen joins to take the mic. Forty minutes of Q&A generated from our fantastic subscribers. 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 cho...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Breaking down the Buckeyes' offensive depth chart
June 14, 2024 20:02 - 50 minutesOn this edition of the Happy Hour, Partrick Murphy takes a close look at Ohio State's offensive depth chart for the 2024 season. 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
Two big weekends coming up for Frye, Buckeyes
June 14, 2024 14:13 - 29 minutesThe Friday 5ish includes JBook and Dave Biddle discussing several Buckeye football topics, including recruiting. Can Justin Frye break through with offensive line recruiting over these next two official visit weekends? That and much more is on the agenda. 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
Gone campin' | Comprehensive visitors breakdown, analysis
June 13, 2024 13:28 - 41 minutesCamp season is rolling in Columbus. It's staggering the amount of talent that's passed through the WHAC over the last few weeks. There's no sign things are slowing down either. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to provide an extensive review of campers that thrived, who's camping today and who will be here this weekend. Think comprehensive knowledge from two of the best. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://ww...
Let's talk O-line recruiting
June 12, 2024 13:20 - 39 minutesOhio State has the No. 1 recruiting class in the nation for 2025, so of course we are going to focus on the negatives. Just joking. However, what are thoughts on the Buckeyes' offensive line recruiting efforts thus far? They landed a great in-state offensive tackle in Carter Lowe, who is ranked as the No. 33 overall player in the country by 247Sports. However, will Justin Frye be able to reel in any of the top OL prospects from out of state? Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell discuss that on toda...
Who's up next? | Prospect camps continue | Weekend welcome
June 11, 2024 13:15 - 35 minutesCamps continue today at the WHAC. We will be there. Commitments continue to be considered. We are monitoring ... closely. Coveted prospects have recruitments inspiring commentary. We have that. You've come to the right place! 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
Buckeyes land elite safety, vault to No. 1 class in the land
June 10, 2024 13:58 - 29 minutesThe beat goes on for Ohio State's 2025 recruiting class as the Buckeyes landed the No. 2 safety prospect in the country, Faheem Delane. The Buckeyes had already boasted the best class in the nation in terms of average player ranking. Well, now they are the No. 1 class when equating both quality and quantity ... and they only have 14 commits in the class. OSU's average player ranking that is north of 95 is almost unheard of. Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin discuss that and other Buckeye football top...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: First week of recruiting camps in the books | What's the latest with top prospects?
June 08, 2024 21:02 - 43 minutesThe first week of Ohio State's recruiting camps is in the books. What do Buckeye fans need to know about it? Patrick Murphy welcomes in Bill Kurelic to give the latest intel. 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 is the most-improved position group on Ohio State's team this year?
June 07, 2024 14:25 - 39 minutesWhat is the most-improved position group on Ohio State's team this year? That is the main topic Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle tackle on today's show. Could it be the offensive line? What about running back with not only TreVeyon Henderson returning (and hopefully staying healthy) but welcoming in Quinshon Judkins as a transfer? Or even though the Buckeyes' secondary was very good last year, could the answer to the main topic of the show be the defensive backs. Not only did Denzel Burke, Jordan...
Camp produces offers aplenty | Who's camping today?
June 06, 2024 13:18 - 33 minutesCamp season at Ohio State began in earnest yesterday at the WHAC and surrounding environs. Key targets shined to earn Ohio State offers. You know several of the names already. But surprises emerged as they do every camp season. We break it ALL down with Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter, who were there with bells on. And it doesn't end there. They'll be back today to see even more big timers as camp season continues. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and o...
Bo Knows Buckeyes | Expectations for Will Howard
June 05, 2024 12:50 - 31 minutesThe nation's No. 3 running back, Bo Jackson, selected Ohio State on Tuesday. On today's show, Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle celebrate that, discuss other recruiting topics, talk about expectations for Will Howard at OSU this year and more. All of that is coming your way on the Wednesday 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
Red Carpet report extraordinaire | Hill the next ... ? | Are fried Twinkies good?
June 04, 2024 14:05 - 45 minutesThe first official visit weekend was a rousing success. Welcome to your complete breakdown of the goings on. We break all the key visitors down into states: Ohio, Texas and Florida. The latest on Justin Hill and Bo Jackson? All you need to know about Dakorien Moore and other Lone Star State attendees? And don't sleep on the Sunshine State. Would you also enjoy fried Twinkies talk and football players vs. Sumo wrestlers? You've come to the right place. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! ...
How did big recruiting visit weekend go for Buckeyes? Good, good
June 03, 2024 14:13 - 27 minutesTime will tell just how good of an official visit weekend this was for Ohio State. But the early returns are very positive for the Buckeyes. On today's show, Dan Rubin and Dave Biddle discuss the latest happenings with Bo Jackson, Dakorien Moore, Justin Hill, Henry Fenuku, Vernell Brown and more. That is coming your way 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 h...
Sanders Jr. trending OSU's way? | Transfer rules banned | Vibes on big recruiting weekend
May 31, 2024 14:24 - 33 minutesIs David Sanders Jr. trending Ohio State's way? What will the impact be with the NCAA banning transfer rules? Also, it's a big recruiting weekend for Ohio State as the first official visits of the year will kick off. What are vibes on the big-name prospects who are coming to Columbus this weekend? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that and more on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ab...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Who is Dave Biddle? | Get to know Bucknuts' editor
May 30, 2024 20:53 - 1 hourOn this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy interviews Dave Biddle. What is Biddle's background? Get to know the Bucknuts editor. 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
Huge official visits weekend primer
May 30, 2024 14:04 - 37 minutesOfficial visits 'officially' begin tomorrow. But we can't wait. We dive deep on all the expected official visitors this weekend as the off-season recruiting calendar shifts into high gear. All the names. Who's in? Who's out? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to let you in on all the fun. Spend 5ish with us this weekend, '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:/...
Let's talk about the Big Ten
May 29, 2024 12:58 - 40 minutesMatt Baxendell and Dave Biddle are going to talk at length about the Big Ten on today's show. Ohio State is the favorite to win the conference in 2024, followed closely by Oregon. Next up is Penn State, followed by Michigan. Does this sound about right to us? How excited are we for the first season of the 18-team league? What do we think about the Buckeyes being slight underdogs at Oregon? All of that and much more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. To learn more about listener data ...
Recruiting calendar reset | Official visit season beckons
May 28, 2024 14:05 - 39 minutesConsider Memorial Day Weekend the calm before the storm. Official visit season is nearly upon us. The next four weekends will feature incredible talent moving through Columbus. Who is coming? When are they coming? Why are they coming? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here with answers. We reset the recruiting calendar and get you ready for what promises to be an eventful time. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:...
Memorial Day edition: What will the future of college football look like?
May 27, 2024 14:01 - 34 minutesWelcome to the Memorial Day edition of the Bucknuts Morning 5. First and foremost, our deepest gratitude for all of the men and women who gave their lives fighting for our country. They are the heroes. And they allow us to do things like enjoy college football. Speaking of college football, what will the future of the sport look like after the landmark settlement last Thursday which will allow schools to directly pay their athletes? How will the money be divided? What might happen to non-reve...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Who is Steve Helwagen? Get to know the second-longest tenured member on the OSU beat
May 24, 2024 20:00 - 1 hourSteve Helwagen is the second-longest tenured member of the Ohio State sports beat, behind only Tim May. On today's BHH, Patrick Murphy gives the audience an inside look on Wagen's background, his time covering the Buckeyes and more. 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
Schools can now pay players directly | What this means for OSU, future of college sports
May 24, 2024 14:32 - 33 minutesA landmark settlement on Thursday between the NCAA and three federal antitrust cases will pave the way for Ohio State and other major conference members to directly pay their players. The settlement will pay "roughly $2.7 billion in damages to past and current athletes over the next 10 years," per ESPN. But the aspect of the settlement that we will all remember is that the parties have agreed to a revenue-sharing system where schools can pay up to $20 million to their players. But how will th...
Five-star fiesta coming to Columbus?
May 23, 2024 14:03 - 44 minutes247Sports updated rankings were released yesterday. There are 16 new 5-star prospects in the Class of 2025? How many are committed to Ohio State? How many will commit to Ohio State? Who rose? Who fell? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here for the deepest of dives on current recruiting. 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://podcastchoi...
Rashida lawsuit v Florida start of a trend? | Buckeye 'crootin updates | O-line optimism?
May 22, 2024 13:17 - 30 minutesJaden Rashida's $10 million lawsuit against Florida, including head coach Billy Napier, is fascinating. We wonder if this is basically a one-off, or perhaps the start of a trend in college football when NIL promises are not kept. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * Thoughts on the Buckeyes' 2025 recruiting class and what might transpire over the next two months. * Ohio State's 2024 offensive line is the biggest question mark on the team. But is there reason for optimism ...
Buckeyes speaking Ffrench? | Moore intrigue | Hoban's heroes
May 21, 2024 14:10 - 38 minutesIs there room at the WRU Inn? Of course there is. There's been lots of chatter surrounding elite '25 pass catchers Jaime French and Dakorien Moore. Are the Buckeyes legit contenders for each? What other receivers rank high on the Hartline Board? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to discuss that. Is that all? Hardly. We dive deep on Na'eem Offord, Vernell Brown, Trey McNutt, Dorian Brew and others. And as if that was not enough, we have exclusive video from Akron Hoban workouts featuring ...
OSU's title odds continue to improve | Vibes on Trey McNutt? | Marv sued by Fanatics
May 20, 2024 13:47 - 35 minutesWe bounce around to several Ohio State topics on today's show as Dan Rubin joins Dave Biddle. Items on the docket include: * When we did the show last Monday, the Buckeyes' odds to win the 2024 national championship were +425. That was an improvement over the +500 odds that OSU had in late April. Well, now the odds have improved once again. Ohio State is now listed at +350 to win it all, just barely behind Georgia at +325. Then it's a big jump to the team with the third-lowest odds -- Texas -...
Expectations for Buckeyes' LB corps? | TJ Alford still in | Blake Woodby out
May 17, 2024 14:12 - 29 minutesIt is Friday and that means Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle talking shop on the Morning 5. Here is the docket for today's show: * What can be expected from Ohio State's linebackers this season? * Linebacker Tarvos "T.J." Alford remains committed to the Buckeyes in their 2025 class. * However, cornerback Blake Woodby de-committed on Thursday. * Will OSU add Dorian Brew and Trey McNutt to their 2025 class? All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener ...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Who is Bill Kurelic? Get to know the Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting
May 16, 2024 20:15 - 1 hourOn this edition of the BHH, Patrick Murphy is joined by Bill Kurelic. And you will get to know the Dean and how he broke into this business and more. 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
O-Line Offerpalooza | Porter's Excellent Ohio Adventure
May 16, 2024 13:54 - 34 minutesOne thing all 'Nutters can agree on: Ohio State needs offensive linemen. Big ones, strong ones, fast ones, mean ones. Here's the good news: Ohio State is going after a bunch of excellent offensive linemen! Who better to let you know all new names than the Dean himself? Yep, Bill Kurelic is here and Mark Porter reports from the road as we bring you another infotainment experience. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: http...
Wide receiver outlook | What to expect from Egbuka, Smith, Tate, Inniss, Rodgers, Ballard, more
May 15, 2024 13:07 - 30 minutesStop us if you've heard this one before: Ohio State will enter the upcoming college football season loaded at wide receiver. This fall, the Buckeyes will feature senior Emeka Egbuka, true freshman Jeremiah Smith, sophomores Carnell Tate and Brandon Inniss, redshirt freshman Bryson Rodgers, fourth-year junior Jayden Ballard ... and more. It is almost as if Brian Hartline can recruit well. On today's show, Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle take a close look at the Buckeyes' wideouts, field questio...
Crowded RB recruiting? | What Brown can do | Life of Riley
May 14, 2024 14:07 - 43 minutesHow many running backs will Ohio State take in the Class of 2025? One? Two? Three? The Dean is here and has the answer. He also has names. Yep, Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter return for a recruiting infotainment experience. Elite speed? The next Chris Jones? Which Ohioans are showing to be Buckeye caliber? 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. Vis...
Analyzing Buckeyes' QBs | OSU has inside track with 4-star OT?
May 13, 2024 14:04 - 43 minutesIt is time to analyze Ohio State's 2024 quarterback room. On today's show, Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin take a close look at the Buckeyes' QBs, including the projected depth chart, expectations and more. Also on the docket: * The Buckeyes might have the inside track on landing a 4-star offensive tackle who took an unofficial visit to OSU this past weekend. We explain. * Per the betting odds, who are the projected top-12 teams in college football this season? Where do the Buckeyes stand? All of t...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Why players don't always transfer | Buckeyes still looking in transfer portal?
May 10, 2024 20:36 - 47 minutesOhio State has not been one of the schools that has gone all in on the transfer portal. Under Ryan Day the last few years, the Buckeyes have continued to focus on adding high school talent and taken a pick-and-choose approach to the transfer portal, finding talent where they need it and filling holes when necessary. What has made the Scarlet and Gray successful early in the transfer portal era, however, is that Ohio State hasn't lost key players at important positions. Day has made it clear t...
Just how loaded is this OSU secondary? | Chances of landing David Sanders Jr.?
May 10, 2024 14:14 - 38 minutesJust how loaded is Ohio State's 2024 secondary? Well, on paper, it might be the best we've seen come through these parts ... and that's saying a lot. On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle take a close look at OSU's 2024 DBs, plus: * Two safeties from the portal will be making official visits to OSU this weekend. Will the Buckeyes land either of them? * As it turns out, defensive tackle Tywone Malone has two seasons of eligibility remaining. The confusion stemmed from OSU's official ro...
When Chip comes calling | Ohio talent show on display
May 09, 2024 14:06 - 43 minutesWhat's it like to have Chip Kelly walk into your living room? Even better, what if he came to offer you a scholarship? Impactful. Kelly and the rest of Ohio State's staff are out on the road searching for the next Buckeyes. Where are they going and who are they seeing? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter bring you totally up to speed on the talent acquisition efforts of Ohio State's staff. By the way, those efforts include hosting several key targets this weekend, including a pair of defensive backs...
Buckeyes' O-line breakdown
May 08, 2024 13:43 - 32 minutesOn what is a loaded roster, the biggest question for Ohio State entering the 2024 season is the offensive line. On today's show, Dave Biddle and Steve Helwagen do a deep dive on the Buckeyes' O-line and what to expect out of them this season. What does the projected starting five look like with spring ball a few weeks in the rear view mirror? Who will be the top backups? Is there any chance OSU will add an offensive lineman in the portal, or are the pickings far too slim on that front? All of...
Recruiting info extravaganza | Sanders, McNutt, Grady updates
May 07, 2024 13:33 - 35 minutesQuality over quantity. That was the WHAC vibe over the weekend. It wasn't the overflow-type red carpet weekend we often discuss before and after ad nauseam. No, Ohio State hosted an smaller, elite group that included legitimately high-profile prospects. Who was here? How did it go? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter join to inform you on the weekend's visitors, Mark's two-week Ohio journey and where the Buckeyes stand with a certain Texan. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more abo...
Running back breakdown | Moore to come | Shopping for safety in portal?
May 06, 2024 14:04 - 35 minutesToday's show delves into various topics about Ohio State football with Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin. Up first on the docket is our breakdown of the Buckeyes' running backs this season. Will TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins prove they are the best 1-2 punch at the RB position in the country this season? How do we feel about true freshmen James Peoples and Sam Williams-Dixon? Will third-year sophomore T.C. Caffey be put on scholarship and what do we expect from him? Then Dan will share his ...