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The Morning Scoop: B1G Lawsuit Filed, Tyliek Williams Commits
August 28, 2020 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBA group of Nebraska football players just took the Big Ten to court, and the response from the league's attorney was... odd. Buckeye Scoop beat reporter Tony Gerdeman shares what he knows about the lawsuit, and what it could mean. Plus, recruiting analyst Marc Givler joins the show to break down the commitment of massive defensive tackle Tyliek Williams. What impact could that have on the Buckeyes' pursuit of other D-linemen like JT Tuimoloau and Tywone Malone? And finally, the first high s...
The Morning Scoop: Ohio State Football Protest At The Horseshoe
August 27, 2020 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBThe search for answers about the Big Ten's decision to cancel the fall football season took another turn with the release of the Big Ten Parents United letter to the conference on Wednesday. Parents groups from 11 of the 14 Big Ten schools have now come together to demand answers from the league on who voted to cancel the fall season and why. Now the Ohio State Parents' group has a protest planned for Saturday at 11:00 am at Ohio Stadium, and they're inviting the public to join them. Aman...
The Morning Scoop : Can Nebraska Football Parents Force The Big Ten's Hand?
August 26, 2020 04:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBThe Football Parents' Association at Ohio State has a protest planned outside the Horseshoe for Saturday at 11 am to try to continue to pressure the Big Ten into providing answers on its decision to cancel the fall 2020 football season. The parents' group at Nebraska is taking a different approach. Their attorney sent a letter demanding the conference turn over any materials related to the decision to scrap the fall season, including how individual members voted, and documents outlining exac...
The Morning Scoop - Will The Dead Period Help Or Hurt Ohio State Recruiting?
August 25, 2020 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBThe NCAA-mandated dead period in recruiting has lasted half a year, with no obvious end in sight. With Early Signing Day now just four months away, it has thrown the traditional recruiting cycle into total chaos. Buckeye Scoop recruiting analyst Bill Greene joins host Tom Orr to break down the impact that dead period could have on both the national level, and also Ohio State's 2021 class in particular. Which 5-star prospect are the Buckeyes still in good shape with, even if they can't get ...
The Morning Scoop: The Ohio State Practice That Changed College Football History
August 24, 2020 04:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBThree years ago this week, something happened at an Ohio State football practice that would totally change the college football landscape for years to come. At the time, it didn't seem like much. A broken bone that healed in just a few weeks. But it ended up leading to a Heisman Trophy, two other Heisman finalists, a national title, a pair of high-profile transfers, and quite possibly three first-round NFL Draft Picks. Buckeye Scoop beat reporter Tony Gerdeman joins host Tom Orr to share th...
The Morning Scoop: Protest Day At The Big Ten
August 21, 2020 03:27 - 9 minutes - 9 MBMore than a week of terrible messaging surrounding the Big Ten's decision to scrap the fall 2020 season has all led to this. Parents and families of Big Ten football players have come to suburban Chicago today to hold a protest outside the league's offices. Buckeye Scoop's Marc Givler is there to cover the protests, and joins host Tom Orr with a preview. What should the league do, now that it has angry families literally right on its doorstep? And what would a "win" look like for those...
The Morning Scoop - The Big Ten Kills Fall Football (Again)
August 20, 2020 04:15 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBThe fall 2020 football season is now dead for good in the Big Ten. Conference commissioner Kevin Warren issued a statement Wednesday evening that "The vote by the Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors (COP/C) was overwhelmingly in support of postponing fall sports and will not be revisited." Buckeye Scoop beat writer Tony Gerdeman and host Tom Orr run through what they learned from Warren's statement, including the league's stated reasons for scrapping the season, and the plans to ...
Morning Scoop - Dasan McCullough Commits, Who's Next?
August 19, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBOhio State just added its fifth commitment for the class of 2022, Dasan McCullough, who will likely play linebacker in Columbus. He's the third linebacker ranked as a top-25 player overall in the nation for that class to commit to OSU. Buckeye Scoop recruiting analyst Alex Gleitman joins host Tom Orr to explain what McCullough will bring to Ryan Day's program, and where all of those talented linebackers will fit in on the defense. With the uncertainty in the recruiting calendar, some 2022...
The Morning Scoop: B1G Vote Update, Recruiting News, Ohio High School Football
August 18, 2020 04:20 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBThis week is already off to an eventful start as the Big Ten tries to manage the mess it made by canceling the fall football season without any real explanation. Buckeye Scoop's Marc Givler joins host Tom Orr to recap another day of crazy news from the conference. Did the league's presidents even vote on the decision? Penn State's athletic director says she's not sure. There are conflicting reports about whether the league is seriously thinking about re-opening the fall schedule. Marc sh...
The Morning Scoop: Ohio State Players, Families Demanding Answers From Big Ten
August 17, 2020 08:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBOhio State football players and coaches launched major online movements this weekend to demand answers from the Big Ten. Following the sudden cancelation of the fall 2020 season, junior quarterback Justin Fields posted a petition asking the league to reinstate the modified conference-only schedule. And the Football Parents' Association of Ohio State released a letter asking the conference to allow schools and players who want to play this fall to be allowed a chance to potentially do so. Th...
The Morning Scoop: Shaun Wade Update, Springtime For Football
August 14, 2020 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBToday is the last weekday in one of the most significant weeks in college football history, so of course there's a lot of news to discuss. Buckeye Scoop beat reporter Tony Gerdeman joins host Tom Orr to discuss a big piece of news that broke about Ohio State CB Shaun Wade. Plus, OSU's Ryan Day and Purdue's Jeff Brohm have laid out different plans for what a spring football season could look like. Which is more likely to happen? And with the NCAA canceling all Fall Championships on Thursda...
The Morning Scoop - Will The Big Ten Season Start In January?
August 13, 2020 05:30 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBJust a few hours after Ohio State head coach Ryan Day said that he was still hoping the Buckeyes could figure out a way to play football this fall, OSU athletic director Gene Smith announced that it definitely couldn't happen. Now the focus in Columbus shifts toward the spring, and a college football season that could start right around when a normal one ends. Sporting News national college football writer Bill Bender joins host Tom Orr to break down another crazy day in the sport. How vi...
The Morning Scoop - The Big Ten Strikes Back, No Football In 2020
August 12, 2020 04:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBFor the first time since 1889, there will not be an Ohio State football game played in an entire calendar year. The Big Ten announced that it was canceling the the fall 2020 football season, with the hopes of pushing it back to the spring. How realistic is that? And how much could this hurt the Ohio State program in both the short and long-term if other leagues are able to play safely this fall? Buckeye Scoop's Bill Greene joins host Tom Orr to answer those questions and more on this unp...
The Morning Scoop: A New Hope For Big Ten Football
August 11, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBOne day after it looked like the 2020 fall college football season could be dead, an unlikely alliance of players and coaches came together from across the Big Ten and around the nation to potentially save it. Buckeye Scoop beat writer Tony Gerdeman joins host Tom Orr on today's emotional roller-coaster through the college football news cycle. A rumored meeting of college presidents that didn't happen, Ryan Day's willingness to play whoever and wherever to have a season, and Ohio State fans...
The Morning Scoop: Fall Football Season In Danger
August 10, 2020 05:35 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBThe Big Ten is reportedly close to announcing that it will not play a football season this fall. It's a shocking turn of events, coming less than a week after the league released its updated schedule and teams, including Ohio State, opened fall practices. So what on earth changed so dramatically over the weekend? Buckeye Scoop's Marc Givler joins host Tom Orr to provide some answers to the questions Ohio State fans are all asking today.
The Morning Scoop - Reviewing Ohio State Fall Practice No. 1
August 07, 2020 04:10 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBThe Ohio State Buckeyes were back at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center Thursday for their first full-blown practice since March. There are just 27 days to go until the season opener at Illinois, and there is real, genuine excitement around the OSU program right now. Head coach Ryan Day held his first press conference in two months on Thursday to recap the first practice and share some insights into how the Bucks are working to stay safe and healthy. Buckeye Scoop beat reporter Tony Gerdeman...
The Morning Scoop: Ohio State vs. Michigan in October
August 06, 2020 08:45 - 19 minutes - 18 MBThe 2020 Ohio State football season is less than a month away. The Buckeyes and Illinois are set to kick off in Champaign exactly four weeks from today. And that season is going to look totally unlike any Ohio State season in close to 80 years. That's because The Game against Michigan is scheduled for October instead of the final week of the season. Buckeye Scoop's Alex Gleitman joins host Tom Orr to preview the full Ohio State schedule, as well as take a look at the rest of the Big Ten. ...
The Morning Scoop: "Beat The Brakes Off" Michigan
August 05, 2020 04:05 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBOhio State introduced its 2020 football captains on Tuesday. It's not just another milestone on the way to a season, it was also the first chance Buckeye football players got to talk to the media since May. They shared updates on everything the program has done to keep players safe, whether they were thinking about opting out of the season, and more. But the biggest news came when not one, but two players talked about this season's game against Michigan in a way that you almost never hear a...
The Morning Scoop: 5-Star Updates On Emeka Egbuka, JT Tuimoloau
August 04, 2020 09:00 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBToday is shaping up to be a monumental one for the Big Ten. The conference is set to release its schedule for the fall 2020 season. Buckeye Scoop recruiting analyst Bill Greene joins host Tom Orr to share the latest on what he's heard about the likelihood of a season this fall. Plus, Bill breaks down the decision by 2021 OSU commit Jordan Hancock to sit out his senior season of high school football. And what's the latest on a pair of immensely-talented 5-star prospects the Buckeyes are ch...
The Morning Scoop: Gabe Powers Commits To Ohio State
August 03, 2020 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBGabe Powers, a top-50 prospect in the class of 2022 committed to Ohio State over the weekend. Buckeye Scoop recruiting analyst Marc Givler joins host Tom Orr to share his insights on what Powers will bring to Ryan Day's program. Will he stay at linebacker, or grow into the next edge-rusher for Larry Johnson? Powers is the fourth player in the Buckeyes' 2022 class, each of them from the state of Ohio. Is that a reflection of a change in focus for Ryan Day? A better year of high school talen...
The Morning Scoop: Talking Big Ten, SEC Schedules
July 31, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBThe 2020 college football season is starting to take shape... sort of. Thursday, the SEC released the outline of its 2020 schedule, and there were reports that the Big Ten's could be coming soon. Buckeye Scoop beat writer Tony Gerdeman joins host Tom Orr to examine what we learned on Thursday. For one thing, it's possible that all five Power-5 leagues could start playing during different weeks. Why is that? And who would it benefit? And if one conference wraps up its season several weeks a...
The Morning Scoop: Ohio State's Toughest 2020 Opponents, ACC Schedule Release
July 30, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThe ACC dropped a major bombshell on Wednesday, as it revealed that for the first time, Notre Dame will play as a member of a conference in 2020. Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews joins host Tom Orr to look at what that could mean in the chase for the College Football Playoff. Plus, Brett shares why he not only has the Buckeyes picked to make the playoff field, but why he thinks an OSU sophomore star could be on the verge of an all-American season. Plus, a look at which Big Ten teams he th...
The Morning Scoop: Major Update On Games In Ohio Stadium
July 29, 2020 09:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBTuesday afternoon, Ohio State shared a significant update on just how different games could look inside the Horseshoe this fall. Buckeye Scoop beat writer Tony Gerdeman joins host Tom Orr to run through what we learned about the reduced-capacity season in Ohio Stadium. How is the school cutting down on season tickets, what could that mean for students, and what restrictions will be in place for those who do get to go to games.
The Morning Scoop - Ohio State & 5-Star OT Tristan Leigh
July 28, 2020 09:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBOhio State's 2021 recruiting class is on track to be the greatest in school history, and possibly the best ever in the modern era. But the Buckeyes still need to add top-line offensive tackle. Tristan Leigh is rated as a 5-star prospect, and has Ohio State high on his list. So how likely is he to end up in scarlet and gray on Signing Day? Buckeye Scoop recruiting analyst Marc Givler just talked to Leigh and shares what he learned. What is he planning to do now that Virginia has pushed its...
The Morning Scoop: How The Dead Period Could Change College Football
July 27, 2020 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBAll of FBS has been in a recruiting "dead period" since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. That means that college coaches haven't been able to evaluate any prospects in person, and haven't been able to host them for on-campus visits, either. Buckeye Scoop recruiting analyst Bill Greene joins host Tom Orr to break down just how big a difference that could make for the classes of 2021 and beyond. With states like Virginia and California either delaying or canceling their 2021 football seaso...
The Morning Scoop: Buckeyes Start Ramping Up For Football Season
July 24, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBThe Ohio State Buckeyes take another big step toward the start of the 2020 college football season today with the start of walkthroughs. Former OSU captain and all-American Kirk Barton joins host Tom Orr to explain what this next step means, and why it's a clear sign for optimism as the team begins ramping up for a season this fall. Plus, a preview of Kirk's conversation with college football media guru Phil Steele, who is very high on the Buckeyes this fall, and some incredible stories abo...
The Morning Scoop: Malaki Branham Commits To Ohio State
July 23, 2020 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBChris Holtmann just landed a commitment from the highest-ranked prospect in his time at Ohio State. Buckeye Scoop recruiting analyst Mick Walker joins host Tom Orr to break down what the commitment of 2021 shooting guard Malaki Branham will mean for the Buckeyes. He's the third top-100 prospect to join the class, as it's starting to look like Holtmann is building something very exciting. The conversation wraps up with a look at a few names the Buckeyes could potentially add for 2021, and...
The Morning Scoop: 2022 QB Quinn Ewers and Ohio State
July 22, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBQuinn Ewers might be not only the top quarterback in the nation in the 2022 class, he very well may end up as the top-ranked player in the country regardless of position. So how likely is it that the Buckeyes can make him the centerpiece of their 2022 class? Buckeye Scoop recruiting analyst Alex Gleitman joins host Tom Orr to discuss Ewers, as well as several other top 2021 and 2022 prospects that the Buckeyes are pursuing. Plus a preview of Alex's conversation with 2022 top-100 prospect ...
The Morning Scoop: 2020 Ohio State Cornerback Preview
July 21, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBCornerback might be the position group with the most lingering questions as the Buckeyes enter fall camp. Shaun Wade moves outside, but who will join him. Sevyn Banks and Cameron Brown are two decent guesses. And who will replace Wade in the slot? Will that change the Buckeyes' ability to play the one-high look that Ryan Day likes? Or prevent them from rotating three outside corners as Kerry Coombs wants to? Buckeye Scoop's Tony Gerdeman joins host Tom Orr to answer these questions and mor...
The Morning Scoop: Jordan Hancock Commits To Ohio State
July 20, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.95 MBOhio State's already-incredible 2021 recruiting class just added another highly-ranked member. Jordan Hancock, one of the best cornerback prospects in the nation, just committed to the Buckeyes, just days after decommitting from Clemson. Buckeye Scoop recruiting analyst Marc Givler joins host Tom Orr to look at what Hancock brings to Ohio State, and what his addition means for the 2021 class. How many more players can the Buckeyes bring in? And how likely is it that this year's OSU class...
The Morning Scoop: How A 2020 Football Season Could Still Happen
July 17, 2020 09:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBThe NCAA released new guidelines for its members to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 during the return to action in sports including football. Buckeye Scoop beat writer Tony Gerdeman joins host Tom Orr to go through the recommendations, and what they could mean for the likelihood of a 2020 season. The overall trends aren't great right now, but there is definitely reason for optimism when you dig into that document a little deeper. Plus, a look at how Ohio State's plan stacks up to the ...
The Morning Scoop: The Numbers Behind The College Football Playoff
July 16, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.32 MBMost Ohio State fans have probably had an issue with how the College Football Playoff Committee has done its job at least once or twice during its six-year run. The committee has a stated list of criteria for teams to meet, but which of those really matters, and which have proven to be less important since 2014? James Meyerhoffer-Kubalik is a contributor for Buckeye Scoop who did a deep dive on the data to find out what really helps - or hurts - a team's chances of earning a spot in the s...
The Morning Scoop: Big News On Jordan Hancock
July 15, 2020 09:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBSome major news broke Tuesday night as highly-touted 2021 CB Jordan Hancock decommitted from Clemson. He's arguably the best pure corner in the class of 2021, and Buckeye Scoop recruiting analysts have been pointing to him as a potential flip candidate for Ohio State. Now, that's one step closer to happening. Alex Gleitman joins host Tom Orr to break down the news, and what it could mean for the Buckeyes' 2021 class. Plus, Alex shares some information he has on another top 2021 defensiv...
The Morning Scoop: Next Steps Toward A 2020 Football Season
July 14, 2020 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBOptimism has been hard to find this week as college football programs start to work their way toward a fall 2020 season. Buckeye Scoop beat writer Tony Gerdeman joins host Tom Orr to review what he has learned about Ohio State's plans to get players back to offseason workouts, and the potential schedule leading up to the regular season. One big question is when the updated schedule will be released. Tony shares an update on that, as well as the potential for conference championship games,...
The Morning Scoop: Elite Underclassmen Camp Review
July 13, 2020 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBBuckeye Scoop recruiting analyst Bill Greene joins host Tom Orr to share his insight into the Elite Underclassmen Camp held just outside Columbus over the weekend. Several future Buckeyes, including 2021 DE Jack Sawyer, and 2022 LB CJ Hicks, CB Jyaire Brown, and OT Tegra Tshabola were all there. And so was a player ranked in the top-5 overall nationally, LB Shawn Murphy from Virginia. Bill shares his views on what he saw from those players, and where the Buckeyes might stand right now in ...
The Morning Scoop: Big Changes To Ohio State's 2020 Schedule
July 10, 2020 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBOhio State's 2020 football schedule just got a major facelift on Thursday. The Big Ten announced that it was canceling all of its nonconference games, which means that the home dates with Bowling Green and Buffalo, and the much-anticipated road trip to Oregon are all history. Buckeye Scoop's Bill Greene joins host Tom Orr to share what he has learned about the decision, as well as what it might mean for the rest of the 2020 schedule. Then, the conversation shifts to recruiting, where Bill a...
The Morning Scoop: Ohio State Pauses Voluntary Workouts
July 09, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBNews broke Wednesday evening that Ohio State was pausing voluntary workouts for football and several other sports due to positive COVID tests. Buckeye Scoop lead beat writer Tony Gerdeman joins host Tom Orr to share what we know about the tests, and what this pause could mean for the 2020 season. There is definitely some reason for optimism - Tony explains why this is the perfect time for OSU to shut things down for a few days and do a hard reset before the start of mandatory workouts next ...
The Morning Scoop - Bill Bender on the Games Of The Year For 2020
July 08, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBThe Sporting News national college football writer Bill Bender joins The Morning Scoop to run through his list of the biggest games on the 2020 college football calendar. The Buckeyes are a part of three of them, including the biggest non-conference game in the country this fall. But how many of those games will be played? Bill also shares some insight into a decision coming later today from The Ivy League that could have an impact on what other conferences end up doing.
The Morning Scoop - Ohio's Top 2023 Football Prospects
July 07, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBOhio State's 2021 recruiting class is now almost full, and they're off to a good start for 2022 as well. This morning, we'll take an early look at some of the top in-state prospects in the class of 2023. That group includes an Ohio State legacy, a prospect who could be the next great Ohio defensive end to join Larry Johnson in Columbus, and a group of freakish athletes who could make an impact in several different spots on the field. Buckeye Scoop recruiting analyst Mick Walker joins The Mo...
The Morning Scoop: Update On 2020 Season, OSU Freshman Receivers
July 06, 2020 09:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBThe 2020 college football season is more up in the air right now than any in recent decades. Where do things stand right now as teams try to prepare for a season that's far from guaranteed? BuckeyeScoop.com's Tony Gerdeman joins host Tom Orr to recap what the NCAA's Chief Medical Officer had to say about that. Plus, Ohio State's 2020 receiver recruits say they want to go down as the best receiver class in school history. How realistic is that, and what would it look like this fall? Tony ha...
The Morning Scoop - Kyle McCord, JJ McCarthy, Elite 11
July 03, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBOhio State's 2021 quarterback commit Kyle McCord shined this week at the Elite 11 quarterback competition in Tennessee. BuckeyeScoop.com's Marc Givler was at the competition and shares his scouting report. What are the Buckeyes getting in in the highly-touted McCord? Future Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy was there as well, providing a chance to see two future rivals going head-to-head. Marc explains which past Wolverine quarterbacks remind him most of McCarthy. Plus, there was some contro...
The Morning Scoop - Justin Fields, A Future Star at Linebacker, Previewing The Cupcakes
July 02, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBTony Gerdeman, the football beat writer for BuckeyeScoop.com joins The Morning Scoop to discuss how Justin Fields could be asked to do more - and less - in 2020. Plus, a second-year linebacker who most Buckeye fans aren't talking about who could be a major impact player for OSU down the line. And enjoy some cupcakes for breakfast. Tony shares what he's learned through the first three editions of his season preview series, as he looks at the three teams most likely to be totally overmatched ...
The Morning Scoop - Talking Top O-Line Target, Elite 11
July 01, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBOhio State got some very encouraging news about one of its top offensive line targets for 2021 when Jager Burton decided to push back his scheduled decision. BuckeyeScoop.com's Marc Givler just met with Burton to talk about that, as well as where Ohio State stacks up on the list of Burton's top schools. Plus, Marc is at the Elite 11 this week watching future Buckeye Kyle McCord and other top 2021 quarterbacks work. He shares some insight into what that event is like, and who he's excited to ...
The Morning Scoop - Matt Connolly on Clemson Football
June 30, 2020 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBClemson and Ohio State played a classic College Football Playoff semifinal game in 2019, and it seems likely they could meet again with a national title on the line in 2020. Matt Connolly, the Clemson beat writer for TheState.com joins The Morning Scoop to discuss the return of Tigers players to campus, and why their program has reported more positive test for COVID-19 than any other in the nation. How will the return of standout RB Travis Etienne and the loss of star WR Justyn Ross impact...
The Morning Scoop - Marc Givler On The Next Elite WR From St. Louis
June 29, 2020 09:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBThe St. Louis area has turned into a valuable recruiting pipeline for the Buckeyes over the past decade. From Ezekiel Elliott to Cameron Brown, Jameson Williams, and Mookie Cooper, OSU has landed a lot of highly-ranked talent from Missouri. Luther Burden could be the next great player to make that leap from St. Louis to Columbus. BuckeyeScoop.com recruiting analyst Marc Givler just got back from a trip to see Burden, and several other top prospects who could end up wearing scarlet and gray...
The Morning Scoop: Mick Walker On Ohio State Basketball Recruiting
June 26, 2020 09:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBWe spend a lot of time talking about the recruiting machine built by the Buckeye football team, but Chris Holtmann's basketball program is bringing in some of the nation's top talent as well. BuckeyeScoop.com recruiting analyst Mick Walker has been criss-crossing the region for the past couple weeks to see some of Ohio State's top targets in the classes of 2021, 2022, and 2023. He joins The Morning Scoop to share what he's learned about some of the best of the midwest. Plus, one of our memb...
The Morning Scoop: Kirk Barton on Freshmen Offensive Linemen
June 25, 2020 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBOhio State brought in a huge class of offensive linemen this year, six prospects including 5-star offensive tackle Paris Johnson. However, most analysts expect many - if not all - of those players to take at least a year in the Buckeyes' program before they're ready to potentially become regular contributors. What is it about the offensive line that makes it so tough for freshmen to get on the field in a major role? Former OSU all-American and captain Kirk Barton joins The Morning Scoop to ...
The Morning Scoop: Ross Fulton Explains Mesh
June 24, 2020 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBMesh is a passing concept created by Air Raid inventor Hal Mumme, and run successfully for decades by members of his coaching tree like Mike Leach. It has been a popular part of the Buckeyes' playbook ever since Ryan Day and Kevin Wilson arrived in Columbus in 2017, but seemed to disappear for long stretches last season. BuckeyeScoop.com's Xs and Os guru Ross Fulton explains how Mesh works, what opposing teams did to take it away from the Buckeyes in 2019, and what that allows Day and his ...
The Morning Scoop: Alex Gleitman on Optimism For O-Line Recruiting
June 23, 2020 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBBuckeyeScoop.com recruiting analyst Alex Gleitman joins The Morning Scoop to talk about the present and future of the Ohio State football program. One of the Buckeyes' top offensive line targets is set to announce his decision on Wednesday. Alex shares his thoughts on where Garrett Dellinger is likely to end up. Then, he breaks down the latest on top-15 offensive tackle Tristan Leigh. He's one of the most-sought linemen in the class of 2021, and Alex thinks there's reason to think the Bucke...
The Morning Scoop: James Crepea on Ohio State vs Oregon
June 22, 2020 09:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBThe Ohio State vs. Oregon game scheduled for September 12 at Autzen Stadium is one of the most-anticipated matchups of the 2020 season. James Crepea, the Oregon beat writer for the Oregonian, joins The Morning Scoop to update the latest on the plans for that game. Much like the Buckeyes, the Ducks now have players back on campus working out to begin preparing for the season. James shares some insight into how that has started to play out in Eugene. With Oregon looking to replace Justin ...