Sons of the Shoe

Ryan Day explained his decision to hire Bill O'Brien to handle the play-calling for Ohio State. Nick Wilson and Spencer German discuss what the decision means for Brian Hartline's future, but also Day's. Then, Kirk Herbstreit had an interesting message about the changing tides in College Football and guys explain why things aren't as bad as people think. Later, Spencer sympathizes with Michigan fa...

With college coaches fleeing to the NFL, Kirk Herbstreit suggested state of college football is "spiraling out of control." Nick Wilson emphatically refutes those comments. What's really to blame for coaches going to the next level? Spencer German also finds the hypocrisy in coaches fleeing from the business of football, to join a league built on the business of football. To learn more about liste...

After Ryan Day explained why he decided to bring in Bill O'Brien to take over play-calling, Spencer wonders if Day is trying to position himself for the NFL? Nick also explains why O'Brien's hire isn't going to run off Brian Hartline. 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://podcastch...

Spencer and Nick react to Dan Lanning saying the Big Ten needs to adjust to Oregon. Then, at his Chargers introductory press conference Jim Harbaugh praised his successor at Michigan, Sherrone Moore and called himself a loyal Wolverine. Is he though? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit h...

Ohio State transfer quarterback Will Howard spoke publicly for the first time and said he's open to a QB competition. Is it a given that the job is his? Nick Wilson and Spencer German discuss whether or not Julian Sayin or Air Noland could compete with Howard for the starting job. Then they discuss how much of an impact freshman Jeremiah Smith will have in year one. Later, as Michigan fans freak o...

After speaking the media in Columbus for the first time, Will Howard said he wasn't afraid to compete for the Buckeyes starting QB job. Nick Wilson and Spencer German discuss whether or not the job is already Howard's or if he has to compete for it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ht...

After hearing WIll Howard rave about Jeremiah Smith, Nick Wilson and Spencer German try to assess how big of a role and impact he will have with the Buckeyes as a freshman? 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

Nick and Spencer flip the rules of the Michigan Panic Meter this week as they determine how much Michigan is panicked after Jim Harbaugh's departure to the NFL. 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

Nick Wilson and Spencer German have more big news to discuss after Jim Harbaugh is officially headed back to the NFL, accepting the Los Angeles Chargers job. What's an acceptable reaction for Ohio State fans and what does it mean for the landscape of the Big 10 and College Football as a whole? The guys debate whether or not Ryan Day is the best coach in the Big Ten. Will Spencer join Nick in the d...

With the news of Jim Harbaugh accepting a job with the Los Angeles Chargers to return to the NFL, Nick Wilson and Spencer German discuss how Buckeyes fans should feel about it, particularly if Ohio State wins next year without Harbaugh on the sidelines. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

With Jim Harbaugh out of the picture, Nick Wilson and Spencer German go team by team to decide if Ryan Day is the best coach in the Big Ten. Find out why the guys have different answers. 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

Nick Wilson and Spencer German update their Michigan Panic Meters after Jim Harbaugh's departure to the NFL. Then, what should Michigan fans realistically expect from Sherrone Moore? 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

Former Alabama and NFL safety, Roman Harper, who now works with the SEC Network, joined Spencer German and NIck Wilson to breakdown Caleb Downs, Bill O'Brien, Nick Saban and more. Then, is Ohio State trying to take over Saban's throne as a new era of college football commences? Spencer updates his Michigan Panic Meter and asks if desperation is such a bad thing? To learn more about listener data a...

Former Alabama and NFL safety, Roman Harper, who now works with the SEC Network joined Spencer German and NIck Wilson to breakdown who the Buckeyes are getting in safety Caleb Downs, what Bill O'Brien brings to Columbus and how Alabama and SEC fans are reacting to Nick Saban's retirement. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Le...

Spencer German takes the reins and explains how the Buckeyes are taking advantage of Nick Saban's departure by moving to the forefront of the NIL era. 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

Spencer updates his Michigan Panic Meter then explains why it's not such a bad thing that Ryan Day and the Buckeyes are potentially acting out desperation. 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 big news continues for the Buckeyes as Ryan Day hired long-time NFL and college football coach, Bill O'Brien to join his staff as offensive coordinator. A lot of fans seem to hate the move, which is where Nick Wilson and Spencer German open up the show. Then, with all the recent Ohio State developments, has Day officially changed the narrative around the program? The guys update their Michigan...

Nick Wilson and Spencer German react to the news that Ryan Day has hired Bill O'Brien to be the teams' new offensive coordinator. Why do fans seem to hate it so much? 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's been a busy couple weeks of change for Ryan Day and Ohio State. Nick Wilson and Spencer German discuss whether or not he's officially changed the narrative about this program and where they're headed in 2024. 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

Does the hiring of Bill O'Brien change the Michigan Panic Meter at all for Nick or Spencer? Then if you can only have one Alabama transfer are you taking Caleb Downs or Jadyn Proctor. 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

After watching Michigan win a National Championship, Ohio State spent the week retooling and reloading the roster for 2024. Does all that make next season championship or bust for the Buckeyes? Nick Wilson and Spencer German begin with that convo, before discussing whether or not the Alabama job or Ohio State job is more desirable? Where is the Michigan panic meter this week and if Jim Harbaugh le...

Nick Wilson and Spencer German debate whether or not next season will be championship of bust for Ohio State? Or is it only about beating Michigan next season to ensure Ryan Day calms the masses and saves his job? 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

With Nick Saban out of the picture and Kalen DeBoer taking over for him, Nick Wilson and Spencer German debate which job is more desirable: Alabama or Ohio State? 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

Nick and Spencer update their Michigan Panic meters then ask: would a win over TTUN be lessened next year if Jim Harbaugh is no longer there? The guys also discuss what to make of Ross Bjork potentially becoming OSU's new AD. 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...

In the aftermath of Michigan winning a National Championship, more players announced their return to Columbus for 2024. Was Michigan's title a much needed wake up call? Also, is this loaded Buckeyes roster a blessing or a curse for Ryan Day? Nick Wilson and Spencer German discuss both topics. Later, they get into Marvin Harrison Jr.'s legacy as he heads to the NFL and what Saban's departure means...