Bucknuts Morning 5

The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting. The Guru of Scouting Ohio. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter. These two are here to make sure you get what you want. Recruiting info on the Buckeyes is what you need?  Huge recruiting weekend on the horizon? Possible commitments impending? Ohio borders being threatened? Buckeye staffers colonizing distant lands? All right here. All right now. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is a transfer portal-themed edition of the Morning 5 as Dave Biddle flies solo. Will Ohio State look to add a player or two via the portal this summer? Which programs are being helped most by the portal? All of that and much more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are thrilled to welcome Duane Long back after a brief hiatus as we dive into a litany of subjects. Among them: * Richard Young will not make an official visit to Ohio State. What gives? * Our nationally-mandated requirement to comment on Jimbo, Tricky Nick and NIL. * Which defensive line prospects should top Larry Johnson's target list? * Has Ohio State found its left tackle of the future ... in Scandinavia? * Recruiting up with Caleb Downs? All that and user-submitted Q&A made for a quality Tuesday show.  Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we still talking about the dustup between Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban? You had better believe it. We can all agree it was hilarious. But beyond that, which coach was more in the wrong with their comments? Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: ** Thoughts on Ryan Day's contract extension and raise. ** How many national titles does Steve think Day will win over the next few years? He gives what he considers the "over/under" on what you can expect. We think you'll be pleased. ** What's the latest with Ohio State's basketball team, including recruiting? All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher unloaded on Alabama coach Nick Saban on Thursday and his comments took the college football world by storm. Is the Morning 5 here for it? You had better believe it. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to talk a lot about the Fisher-Saban feud, including of course the hilarity of it, but also whether both men were actually speaking the truth. Bottom line? If you like dramatic movies or soap operas, your favorite one pales in comparison to what we saw yesterday. Also on the docket, which true freshmen can help Ohio State this season? There won't be nearly as many true frosh that play in 2022 compared to 2021, but a few will need to round out the two deep and perhaps step up if injuries arise. Who are 10 true freshmen in particular that we feel will not redshirt and will at least be able to contribute to the Buckeyes' championship-winning efforts this fall? We break it all down. All of that plus much more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap

Ohio State's staff is on the road working hard. Much time has been spent in Georgia. How come? LOTS of great players live there. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to talk all things recruiting for over 38 minutes. That's a lot of chatter. Among the topics broached besides Peach State recruiting emphasis : * Why is Nick Saban whining publicly? * Is Olaus Alinen the left tackle of the future in Columbus? * Ohio ... not as productive as New Jersey? * Has Khaki pants found his QB? There is so much more to enjoy. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State has a difficult regular-season schedule in 2022 (and we now know Notre Dame will be a night game). What are the toughest games for the Buckeyes in reverse order this season? Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle tackle that subject on today's show, plus: * What are thoughts on defensive line recruiting for the Buckeyes? * How much can Dylan Raiola help recruit other top prospects to join him at OSU? All of that and much more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Ryan Day build Ohio State into a dynasty? Just get one natty first, you say? What fun would that be? Pat Murphy is here for Duane Long as we tackle that and a litany of other impactful queries? All about the Michigan game. Feeling good about noon kickoff? All about the Notre Dame game. Score predictions? Carnell Tate? Can Brian Hartline do it ... AGAIN? Defensive recruiting? Can they keep up with the offense? Will the secondary have the depth to hold strong for an entire season? We answered those questions and more. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Morning 5, we examine who will likely be the breakout players on both sides of the ball for Ohio State in 2022. Some names like J.T. Tuimoloau, Jack Sawyer, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka are fairly obvious. But who are some others? Also on the agenda: ** What is Jim Knowles' contract situation? How long might he stay at OSU? ** When will the new field turf be installed at Ohio Stadium? ** What are expectations for the Buckeyes' offensive line? That and much more is covered on a lengthy Monday 5ish as Dave Biddle flies solo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it "national championship or bust" for Ohio State in 2022? That is usually a fool's errand, but it might be the case with this loaded roster and excellent coaching staff. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus give thoughts on our projected two-deep for the Buckeyes on both sides of the ball, the latest on OSU's recruiting efforts, running backs coach Tony Alford basically having to re-recruit Miyan Williams due to other programs trying to poach him and much more. All of that is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When a hangover is positive and lasts several days what is it called? We don't know the clinical term but we know this: Dylan Raiola is a Buckeye. The No. 1 and QB and overall player in the Class of 2024 verbally committed to Ohio State at his birthday celebration in Arizona. Our Steve Wiltfong was there to help blow out the candles. What do Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter think of the addition?  What does it mean for the Class of 2024? Is Raiola the ultimate class ambassador? What does it mean for Class of 2023 QB recruiting? Yes, it's more post-commitment love to go with chatter on a litany of other topics and answers to great, viewer-submitted questions. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we still celebrating Ohio State receiving a commitment from the No. 1 player in the country in the 2024 class, QB Dylan Raiola? You had better believe it. Also on today's show: * Will OSU add a QB to its 2023 class or look for a transfer to add depth at the position next offseason? * On a scale of 1-10, how concerned are we about the Buckeyes' offensive line in 2022? We're talking about the starters and the backups combined. Or are we not very concerned at all? * How about this RB room that Tony Alford has put together!? * Overall, how good will the Buckeyes' defense be in 2022? All of that and more is coming your way as Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle for the Wednesday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now that's the kind of news you want to wake up to! Dylan Raiola - the No. 1 Class of 2024 prospect - committed to Ohio State late Wednesday evening. The 5-star Arizona native's pledge is yet another example of Ryan Day, Corey Dennis and Co. being at the absolute front of national quarterback recruiting.  What's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up for our FREE Buckeyes newsletter now! And it was Raiola's birthday! Duane Long is here to help us bask in the commitment glow as we assess another epic addition and what it means for the program. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ohio State Buckeyes make a resounding statement early on in the 2024 class, landing Chandler (Ariz.) 5-star QB Dylan Raiola. 247Sports director of recruiting Steve Wiltfong joins the show to break down how it happened and what it means for Ryan Day and the rest of the staff's recruiting efforts. Host: Blair Angulo  Guest: Steve Wiltfong Follow or Subscribe to the 247Sports Football Recruiting podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Six Ohio State assistant coaches were made available to the media on Friday, including strength coach Mickey Marotti. The media only gets an opportunity to speak with Mick about once per year, so it's always interesting to hear from him. How has one of the best in the business evolved his methods in recent years? What did the loss to Michigan do in terms of how the program approaches certain things? Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to discuss that on today's show, plus: * Are redshirt freshmen J.K. Johnson and Jayden Ballard the two fastest players on the Buckeyes' team? * Kicker Noah Ruggles is coming back which is great news for OSU. * The bad news after speaking with head coach Ryan Day on Friday is defensive end Mitchell Melton is out for the season with a torn ACL, and running back Marcus Crowley is retiring from football after another serious knee injury. We also chat about what stood out from the interviews with Jim Knowles, Justin Frye and more. All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5i

We are less than a year into the NIL era in college sports and it already seems out of control. Can NIL be regulated? Should it be? And if so, how? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss that topic in detail. Also covered on the show are the recent Crystal Ball picks for the Buckeyes in recruiting, and it's a big day on the Ohio State football beat as we will interview several assistant coaches today. All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. (We apologize for some technical issues near the end of the show.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You asked for a power-packed show after yesterday's guest mission. We set the over/under on today's show at 30 minutes. If you took the over ... you won! Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here and we hit on a litany of topics: Austin Siereveld's commitment, recent crystal balls for Brandon Inniss and Tackett Curtis, Class of 2023 needs, Noah Rogers, big June visit weekends, the next possible commitment at Ohio State and a whole lot more. This is can't miss show so you've come to the right place. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Wiltfong, the Director of Recruiting for 247Sports, hops on the show to discuss his Crystal Ball forecast in favor of Ohio State for 5-star WR Brandon Inniss and shares other nuggets on WR dominoes as the spring evaluation period rolls on. Host: Blair Angulo  Guest: Steve Wiltfong Follow or Subscribe to the 247Sports Football Recruiting podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's good to be a Buckeye these days. Crystal Balls rolling in from Florida? Check. Buckeyes cashing in at NFL Draft? Check. Buckeyes REALLY gonna cash in at '23 NFL Draft? Check. Elite Georgia running back set to visit? Check. Duane Long here to share his unique brand of wit and wisdom? Check. Learning a top of the board target was Crystal Balled to Ohio State during our live broadcast? Check. Time for you to check in with the BM5. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is there to talk about on today's show? A better question is what is there not to talk about? Some of the many items as Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show: * The Dean has "Crystal Balled" defensive tackle John Walker to the Buckeyes. You know what that means. * Kicker Parker Lewis has transferred from USC to Ohio State. What does this mean for Noah Ruggles or Jake Seibert? * Where is OSU on the scholarship count now? Will they look into the portal to add a player or two? * After being an underdog for most of his high school and early college career, how will C.J. Stroud handle sky-high expectations that have been placed on him? * Does the Horseshoe need renovated? All of that and much more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices