Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Former Ohio State and Major League Baseball pitcher  Drew Rucinski  is currently one of the stars of the Korean baseball league (KBO) and he joins us on today's show. Drew talks about the culture in South Korea, what baseball is like over there, his thoughts on KBO games being aired live in the United States on ESPN and ESPN2 (due to no MLB yet this year), his thoughts on the Buckeyes' baseball pr...

ESPN's Heather Dinich talks to college presidents more than anyone. So who better to discuss the moving target that is the season ahead given the current conditions and how it might affect all involved - especially Ohio State - as it attempts to make a College Football Playoff return? Dinich breaks down where things currently are, where they might go and more before opining on Ohio State, Gene Smi...

It is Friday and that means Jonah Booker on the Bucknuts Morning 5. JBook joins Dave Biddle to answer your questions from The Front Row message board, including but not limited to: * Why is third-year sophomore safety  Marcus Hooker  a player to keep a close eye on? * Who is the fastest Ohio State wide receiver ever? Joey Galloway,  Ted Ginn , Terry Glenn or  Parris Campbell ? That and much more i...

247Sports has updated Class of 2021 rankings and ... it's good to be king (current team rankings here). An Ohioan headed to Columbus was a high riser. Three of the highest-rated prospects available are favoring the good guys.  So who better to join us than 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong?  Answer: Nobody. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

Bucknuts received word Tuesday evening that Ohio State's players have been told to prepare to report back to campus on June 8. It is still to be determined if the players will be able to resume team activities at that time, but this is of course good news in terms of there being Buckeye football this fall. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that and the encouraging comment...

Ohio State's most talented position group? It has to be wide receiver, right? Duane Long is here in his usual Tuesday spot to project the Buckeyes' two-deep at wide receiver. We could have done a three deep! Also, Duane takes on your Q&A submissions on topics like sleeper offensive and defensive linemen, Trey Sermon's NFL stock and much more. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

We are talking about two of our favorite things on today's show: Football and food. All right, three of our favorite things because you know we're also talking a lot about recruiting when the Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting,  Bill Kurelic  drops by. The Dean and Dave Biddle answer your questions that were posted on The Front Row message board about recruiting, third-year sophomore WR  Kamry...

Despite the pandemic, Ohio State has continued to roll on the recruiting trail. But why? What is it about the Buckeyes that has the nation's finest pining to be part of the Class of 2021? Well, it didn't happen overnight and doesn't figure to end anytime soon. So who better to accompany us on an Ohio State dominance deep dive than 247Sports Director of Scouting Barton Simmons? Our network's top ta...

On today's show, we answer your questions from The Front Row message board. It is Friday so that means Jonah Booker on the 5ish. But it is more like 30ish today. Several topics are covered, such as thoughts on the 2020 college football season, what JBook thinks of quarterback  Jack Miller , if any Ohio State players are considering entering the NFL supplemental draft this summer and much more. Als...

Ohio State is cruising towards the Class of 2021 recruiting crown. Right? RIGHT? Yes ... but it's not a done deal. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong  went in depth on the subject earlier this week . He breaks down the tussle for No. 1 and how the Buckeyes might fare down the stretch.  Also:  We asked for your queries for today's Q&A that we will feature on each show going forward...

On today's show, Matt Baxendell is asked a question that absolutely blows his mind. What is the question? How does he answer it? Well, you will have to listen to the show to find out. And after you do, make sure to give your answer in the comments section. Also, the media will interview Ohio State strength coach  Mickey Marotti  today and we're excited about that. An always-entertaining edition of...

You know three names for sure: Thayer Munford, Josh Myers and Wyatt Davis. But which other Ohio State offensive linemen will join that trio to protect Justin Fields, Trey Sermon and Co.? Does Duane Long's opinion on who will start up front jibe with the rest our staff's prediction? Only one way to find out ... spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle for today's show and they each give their favorite moment of covering Ohio State football. Was it a national championship game? Was it a Michigan game? Something else? Also, has Tennessee finally woken up from its slumber? The Volunteers now have the No. 2-ranked recruiting class in the country for 2021, behind only Ohio State. And four Ohio State recruits have bee...

Who is the best Ohio State quarterback of this century? That was the site's poll question yesterday and Jonah Booker drops by for today's show to give his take. One thing is not up for debate: It has been an amazing run of great quarterback play for the Buckeyes the last two decades. Also on today's show: * Oregon's governor has banned large gatherings through the end of September, meaning the Ohi...

Ohio State is an extreme favorite to finish the Class of 2021 recruiting cycle with the No. 1 overall class. Thus far, the talent accumulation has been nothing short of incredible. And it doesn't figure to end with a whimper.  How many spots are left in the class? Sure, it's a moving target. But for the purpose of today's show - with a nod to Duane's Front Row post - it's time to pick five to fini...

We asked Bucknuts subscribers to submit questions for today's show and you did not disappoint. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle for a 30-minute show that includes answering your questions on recruiting, the play of the defensive line down the stretch of the 2019 season, who is the best interior defensive lineman to come out of Ohio in the last 10 years, how access to the team compares to the  Urba...

On today’s show we talk: ** Biggins talks about current Buckeye QB  CJ Stroud  who Biggins touted as Ohio State caliber before most were aware of Stroud. ** Biggins discusses the three top Mater Dei prospects the Buckeyes have offered a scholarship ** We talk about the Mater Dei program and if USC still has the edge there recruiting ** Biggins talks about the Ohio State brand on the West Coast  **...

Justin Fields is your starting quarterback. After that? Who will Fields hand the ball to on first downs? Who knows? Duane Long is here and we begin his roll through the Ohio State prospective depth chart. Today: Quarterback and running back. Also: ESPN's Mel Kiper released his top 25 NFL Draft prospects and top five by position for 2021. How many Buckeyes will go in the first round? We discuss in...

It is May the 4th, so fill in your Star Wars jokes here. What is not funny is the idea of no football this fall. However, is momentum mounting for football to be played as scheduled this fall? One Ohio lawmaker is adamant there should be football this year and there is currently a 5-page thread on The Front Row mess. Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus: * Ohio St...

What is the latest with high 4-star offensive tackle  J.C. Latham ? Is he still leaning Ohio State's way, or has his interest in the Buckeyes cooled? Jonah Booker drops by for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus: * What other offensive line recruits for the 2021 class is JBook keeping a close eye on? * Was the 2016 Ohio State-Michigan game the highlight of the Jim Harbaugh era at UM so fa...

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here in his usual Thursday spot and once again has wisdom to spread. * The nation's No. 1 overall player - defensive end Korey Foreman - said last night he has interest in Ohio State. Is it mutual? Is this a case of Ohio State just wanting to horde very great player available? * Is J.C. Latham still leaning towards the Buckeyes? A few weeks ago, t...

Is the nation's No. 1 wide receiver,  Emeka Egbuka , going to be next to join Ohio State's excellent 2021 recruiting class? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus: * What is the secret to Brian Hartline's recruiting prowess? Or is it really not a secret? * Is high 4-star cornerback  Jaylin Davies  going to be a Buckeye? * Which inexperienced defensive backs will sta...

Ten Buckeyes were selected over the weekend in the NFL Draft. How many will be picked in the 2021 NFL Draft? That was our topic today as Duane Long joined the show in his usual Tuesday slot. We apologize for the show being a tad tardy but we are tinkering with new a new audio approach we hope will be beneficial for all involved. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! 

It was another excellent NFL Draft from Ohio State's standpoint with 10 former Buckeyes being selected in the three-day event. That included three first-rounders ( Chase Young ,  Jeff Okudah  and  Damon Arnette ), a second-rounder ( J.K. Dobbins ), three third-rounders ( Davon Hamilton ,  Jonah Jackson ,  Malik Harrison ), a sixth-rounder ( Jordan Fuller ) and two seventh-rounders ( K.J. Hill  and...

Ohio State currently has the No. 1 2021 recruiting class ... by a wide margin. Has the staff gotten bored with the competition and moved on to 2022? Not exactly. But Ryan Day and Co. did kick off Class of 2022 additions yesterday when New Orleans native Jyaire Brown verbally committed to the Buckeyes. We break down his commitment with 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. But that's not...