Bucknuts Morning 5

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 Campbe

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 ov

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 choice

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

Ohio State’s staff is full-speed ahead when it comes to the Class of 2020. Ryan Day and Co. are tasked with showing they can recruit at ‘Meyer level’ without you-know-who around for the cycle. So we thought it was time to take it from the top. Where does Ohio State stand with its top uncommitted targets? We brought it 247Sports Director of Recruiting to answer just that on the following top prospects:  * Bryan Breese * Julian Fleming * Sa’vell Smalls * Arik Gilbert * Kelee Ringo * Mekhail Sherman * Kendall Milton * Rakim Jarrett * Darnell Washington * Justin Rogers * Johnny Wilson * Bijan Robinson * Antoine Sampah * Fred Davis II * Jordan Johnson * Clark Phillips III * Darrion Henry  Sit back and soak up the knowledge as you 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

Spring practice begins this morning for Ohio State, and the first hour is open to the media. What will we be looking for the most during the first spring ball of the Ryan Day era? What are the biggest storylines for the Buckeyes? Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to talk about all of that and much more on a jam-packed 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

Who made money? Who still needs to sell themselves a bit? Duane Long is here to break down all things Buckeyes from the NFL Scouting Combine. Did Nick Bosa pass the doctors' test? Dwayne Haskins is not fast.  Kendall Sheffield saw a Brinks truck drive away. The truck may be headed for Mike Weber’s house. But the truck can’t catch Parris Campbell. We put a bow on Ohio State’s trip to the annual talent show and ponder which Buckeyes will be Indy bound a year from now. Spend 5ish with us today, Bucknutters! 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 begins spring football practice this week and Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk all about it. Also, Helwagen was in Indianapolis for the NFL combine the last several days. What stood out the most? Which OSU players helped themselves the most? Who had a bad week? 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

What will Ohio State's starting offensive line look like in 2019? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus: * JBook gives his thoughts on how the former Buckeye players are measuring in at the NFL Combine. * Will Dwayne Haskins be taken higher than Kyler Murray, or no? How high will they go in the draft? * In what round will some of the other former OSU players be selected? * Ohio State's men's basketball team is an underdog at Purdue tomorrow. Can the Buckeyes upset the Boilermakers for the second straight year in West Lafayette? 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

This podcast at times tries to help you get to know prospects Ohio State has on its 'Most Wanted List.' These two names are written in ink: Turner Corchran and Nathan Ransom. Both Class of 2020 standout sit high on the Buckeyes recruiting board for the class.  Both are interested in the Buckeyes. Both will be a challenge to add to the class. Where does Ohio State stand as of now? 247Sports Director Steve Wiltfong is here with knowledge and he's willing to share.  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

It is an action-packed show as The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to discuss the following: * Ohio State's men's basketball game with a crucial 90-70 victory over Iowa Tuesday night in Columbus, which will be remembered as the coming-out-party for Justin Ahrens. The freshman sharp-shooter exploded for 29 points for the Buckeyes. He had scored just 38 all season entering play. * By every metric available, the Buckeyes (18-10, 8-9 Big Ten) are projected to make the NCAA Tournament. * On the football front, what will Jonah Jackson's role be? Will the Rutgers transfer definitely start at guard, or might he compete with Josh Myers for the starting center spot? He will be a starter at one position or the other, but which will it be? * Even after landing Jackson, Ohio State might not be done on the offensive lineman grad transfer market. Parker Braun from Georgia Tech is interested in OSU, and his father told our Bill Kurelic that Braun will visit Ohio State in March. And if he picks Ohio State, t

The haters were certain Ohio State's ability to attract talent would wane with Urban Meyer's exit. But you know haters. They're not reliable. Too emotional. What is reliable? Ohio State's ability to attract talent. Still. Despite similar overtures from Oklahoma and Texas, coveted Rutgers transfer offensive lineman Jonah Jackson chose Ohio State yesterday. It's a huge addition to an offensive line in need of quality depth. Jackson is expected to be a plug-and-play starter.  What will the front five look like come August 31 when Florida Atlantic comes to town? Who better to opine than our very own Duane Long, who knows a thing or two about the big dudes. We go into depth on Jackson's transfer to Ohio State, preview the NFL Combine starting tomorrow at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis and more! 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/adc

The days are getting longer, the weather is warming up (OK, well maybe not that) and spring ball is just around the corner for Ohio State. In fact, the Buckeyes kick off spring ball exactly one week from today, which is March 4 on your calendars.  What are the biggest items of interest for the Buckeyes and head coach Ryan Day this spring? Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to discuss 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