Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Today we have the latest edition of the DeanCast.  DeanCast guest today is  Mark Porter ,  owner of ScoutingOhio.com. On today’s show we talk: ** Porter talks about the Buckeyes not recruiting high school players, but rather future NFL draft picks ** Porter discusses and gives stats on whether or not Ohio prep football talent is dwindling and what impact it has on the Buckeyes ** We talk about the...

Ohio State's recruiting is "stupid"? Well, not stupid in the classic term, of course. In this case, we are talking about stupid good. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle for today's show to talk about high four-star cornerback  Jaylin Davies  perhaps becoming the next member of the Buckeyes' No. 1-ranked 2021 recruiting class, right on the heels of OSU landing four-star safety  Jantzen Dunn  on Monda...

Much of the world is on hiatus until the current pandemic is handled. That does not include Ohio State's football program. Ryan Day and Co. added another prospect to its No. 1 rated Class of 2021 when Kentucky's best - Jantzen Dunn - verballed to Ohio State. Oh, and 11 Buckeyes could come off the board in the fast-approaching NFL Draft. What does Duane Long think of Dunn joining this class? How do...

Will the No. 1 prospect out of the state of Kentucky, defensive back  Jantzen Dunn , commit to Ohio State later today? It is sure trending in that direction. Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss what changed over the weekend with Dunn. Plus, what position is he most likely to play in college, and what former OSU defensive backs does he remind Bank of? Also on the docket:...

Of the last 20 basketball recruits to join Ohio State's squad, 11 have left the program. If you take the two highest recruits in each class, seven of the 10 are gone. What gives? Is Ohio State in the middle of a program crisis? Or is this the new normal in college basketball? Who better to answer than our network's premiere voice on college basketball: Director of Basketball Recruiting Evan Daniel...

Today, we have the latest edition of the DeanCast. Our DeanCast guest today is the Buckeyes’ newest commitment, defensive end  Tunmise Adeleye  from Bradenton (Fla.) IMG. On today’s show we talk: ** Why Adeleye made his decision this week **  Ryan Day  and  Larry Johnson ’s reactions when Adeleye gave them the great news ** Adeleye telling other schools the news that he had picked Ohio State ** Ev...

It is an uncomfortable subject, but one that is on the minds of all college football fans: What will the 2020 season look like? Will it be played as scheduled? Might there be a delay to the start of the season, followed by a shortened season? And heaven forbid, there is one really bad possibility (although we don't think it will come to that). Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss why pro spor...

We have to start by thanking Tunmise Adeleye for timing his commitment to best suit this podcast.  Yes, Ohio State added another standout to its epic Class of 2021 haul in Adeleye, a Texas native prepping at IMG in Bradenton, Fla. Adeleye is the No. 4 defensive end in the class, according to the 247Sports Composite. He'll likely line up in Scarlet and Gray opposite fellow commitment Jack Sawyer (t...

The NFL Draft is one week and one day away (we can see you smiling). On today's show, Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to predict where the players from Ohio State will be selected in the draft. The first two or three are easy, then it begins to get a lot more difficult. Also, Ohio State head coach  Ryan Day  will hold a teleconference with reporters late this morning. All of that and more is in s...

Duane Long is a man of the people. But you knew that. We asked Bucknutters to submit questions for Duane via the Front Row message board and you people delivered. Big time. We hit the following topics: * Compare 2002's defense to last year's crew ... * Best and worst evaluations of future Buckeyes ...  * Could Trey Sermon be in Columbus for two years? * Most talented QB to play for Ohio State? * W...

Which teams will be in the running for the 2020 college football national championship? Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle for a lengthy version of the Monday 5ish to do a deep dive on that, plus: Who will have a better NFL career:  Joe Burrow  or  Baker Mayfield ? Who will be Michigan's starting quarterback this season? What does Bank think of the Wolverines' overall roster for 2020? (Hint: He...

Every Buckeye that comes to Columbus does so with an eye on the NFL. Most are the best player to ever don the pads in their hometown and the idea of making a living in pro football is a major reason Ohio State was their choice of college.  While every other real sporting event ( see: H-O-R-S-E isn't a sport ) has been - at best - postponed ... the NFL Draft will go on. That means Ohio State takes...

Should there be an eight-team playoff in college football, as opposed to four-game playoff? That is the main topic of discussion as Patrick Murphy drops by to pinch hit for Jonah Booker on the Friday show. Also on the docket: * Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith will have a teleconference with local OSU beat writers today at 10 a.m. What are we most interested in hearing from Smith? What will...

Ohio State has 15 commitments in its No. 1-rated Class of 2021 haul thus far. How will the class finish up? How many rooms at The Inn are open? You know the targets from Seattle and Florida. But are there other prospects who could be added to the fold? 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here with four names that maybe haven't gotten enough attention from us. We take care of that to...

Today we have the latest edition of the DeanCast.  DeanCast guest today is Clemson insider  Anna Hickey  who covers both the Clemson football team and Tiger recruiting. On today’s show we talk: ** Where Clemson stands with Buckeyes’ 5-star WR target  Emeka Egbuka ** Hickey talks about the Ohio State - Clemson battle for WR  Troy Stellato ** Hickey gives her thoughts on super LB  Barrett Carter  wh...

An action-packed, 21-minute edition of the Wednesday 5ish coming your way? You had better believe it. The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for his usual midweek visit, and there is plenty on the agenda. * Who will be Ohio State's top-three leading rushers in 2020? * Who will be the Buckeyes' top-three leading receivers? * The NFL Draft is exactly two weeks and one day away, and we...

There are two topics bubbling about the Buckeyes these days: * Topic One:   Ohio State recruiting is incredible. The latest big timer to get Crystal Balled to the good guys: Tywone Malone.  Will the New Jersey native and two-sport star (a 305-pound baseball player?) opt for Team Greg or Team Ryan? * Topic Two :   Michigan can't hang with Ohio State. Why is that? Multiple podcasts and Internet inch...

President Donald Trump held a conference call with the commissioners of the major professional sports leagues in North America on Saturday. Per ESPN, Trump expressed confidence that the NFL season would start on time in September. If the NFL starts on time, one would have to think that bodes very well for the 2020 college football season being played. Now, it must be pointed out that some governor...

Good morning, Bucknutters! Hopefully this 'unannounced' podcast is a way for you to spend some quality Ohio State time today or whenever.  'Bucknuts Almost Live' was our in-season podcast used to wrap up games and set up the week ahead. Uhh ... things have changed for everyone since the football season. So we thought it would be a good idea to bring back the Sunday podcast to help with our 'Nutter...

How is Ohio State quarterback  Justin Fields  staying sharp during the coronavirus quarantine? Is he doing most of his work in the film room, or is he actually getting on a football field and throwing real footballs to real people? Jonah Booker drops by for his usual Friday visit to talk about what Fields is doing now, plus: * The media will get a chance to interview OSU director of player personn...

Today we have the return of the DeanCast.  Our guest today is longtime West Coast recruiting insider  Brandon Huffman from 247Sports . Nobody knows recruits better in the state of Washington than Huffman. On today’s show we talk: ** Where the Buckeyes stand with 5-star WR  Emeka Egbuka ** Huffman talks D-lineman  J.T. Tuimoloau  and Ohio State ** WR  Gee Scott Jr.  and his potential with the Bucke...

How do you provide infotainment to the people when there is no actual sports going on? You turn things over to The Front Row. So that's what we did. We asked Bucknutters to submit questions for 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. Here is the result.

The news that running back  Trey Sermon  is coming off a torn LCL -- and not a torn ACL -- is very good news for Sermon and Ohio State. We already had relatively high expectations for the Oklahoma transfer, but now our hopes have risen further. The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus: * Could the 2020 college football season be shortened? Or heavens forbid, canc...

Duane Long is here as we aim to provide an infotaining respite to your day. Ryan Day can recruit. He can close. But wasn't Urban Meyer the ultimate closer? Has Day approached that level? We get into it. Also: Archie or Zeke? You will get the picture. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

Which highly-rated 2021 recruit does Bill Greene think is basically "in the class" for Ohio State? Well, you will have to listen to the show to find out. Bank joins Dave Biddle to give a rundown on some of the top 2021 recruits on the Buckeyes' board that have not publicly committed yet. Cliff's Notes: OSU's recruiting momentum won't be slowing down anytime soon and Bank tells you all about it. Al...