Bucknuts Morning 5

One of the biggest questions we get at Bucknuts is what is the football team doing right now. On today's show, we answer that question and much more as The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, drops by for his usual Wednesday visit. Also on the docket: * The local media will have a teleconference with Ohio State head coach Ryan Day this afternoon. What are we anxious to hear from the Buckeyes' boss the most? What are you most curious about? * Are the Buckeyes a lock to land 5-star RB TreVeyon Henderson? Or is that going a bit too far? * Let's talk about the elephant in the room: Will we have football in 2020? Might we have a shorten season that removes non-conference games? Or might everything be back to normal long before then? * What are thoughts on the NCAA not granting an extra year of eligibility to 2019-20 winter athletes who did not get a chance to compete for their various championships? All of that and more is in store for you on the Wednesday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc

The additions have come almost daily. Ryan Day and Co. are complementing the roster with elite talent like it's routine. Need a veteran running back to complement the room? How about Trey Sermon? Need an elite back to build around? How about the nation's best? Defensive tackle? Again ... the nation's best? You get the point. Things on the trail are quite good. Who will join the crew? Duane Long is here to put it all in perspective. Can you handle this much positive news at once given our current situation? We are bout to find out. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Alford is probably sitting around listening to the classic track "How ya like me now?" The Ohio State running backs coach is on fire when it comes to RB recruiting, including landing the best back on the grad transfer market in Trey Sermon. He's also landed 2021 RB recruit Evan Pryor, and TreVeyon Henderson will likely be next. And that will probably happen very soon. Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle on today's show to talk all about the Buckeyes suddenly being in very good shape with running backs, both in the present and the future. All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State is in the midst of a recruiting avalanche and Jonah Booker is here to talk all about it. JBook joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to talk about the recent commitments for the Buckeyes, thoughts on whether 5-star running back Tre'Veyon Henderson could be next to join OSU's 2021 class, plus: * ESPN's FPI rankings heading into the 2020 college football season goes like this: 1. Clemson, 2. Ohio State, 3. Oklahoma, 4. Alabama, 5. Penn State. Does that sound about right? Why or why not? * Which of the 2021 OSU recruits excites JBook the most? * Will Oklahoma grad transfer RB Trey Sermon be a Buckeye? * What is the latest with the nation's No. 1 defensive tackle, J.T. Tuimoloau? * What is going on with Michigan's recruiting efforts? It's still somewhat early, but the Wolverines only have two commits in their 2021 class. * On the basketball front, freshman point guard D.J. Carton has announced he is transferrring from Ohio State.  All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. Learn

The wait for today's show was extended ... but we aim to make that delay pay. We've got a twofer going: 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong chimes in on Ohio State's No. 1 recruiting class with locomotive tendencies and then 247Sports Hoops Guru Brian Snow breaks down the Buckeyes' basketball season and much more. ** Wiltfong spreads wisdom on: * Ohio State's Class of 2021 threatening history * TreVeyon Henderson: Crystal Ball are rolling for the good guys. * How would he fit with Evan Pryor? How does Pryor feel about a two-back system? * What other elite prospects is Ohio State trending for? * Why are so many elite prospects a great fit for Ohio State in this cycle. That right would be enough for at least one show.  But there's more ... a lot more.  ** Snow offers insight on: * His Final Four and NCAA Tourney champion ... if it actually took place. * NCAA Tourney expectations for OSU? * Should the past season be considered progress for Chris Holtmann? * What's next for D.J. Carton? * Roster revie

These are crazy times, but thank goodness for Ohio State football recruiting and NFL free agency to keep us from going insane. The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss the Buckeyes' phenomenal 2021 recruiting class, including Tuesday's commitment of 4-star defensive back Andre Turrentine from Nashville. Also on the docket: * Ohio State now has 14 commitments and is the No. 1 class in the country by a wide margin. How great will the 2021 class end up being for Ryan Day and the Buckeyes? * Is the nation's No. 1 running back, TreVeyon Henderson, going to be next to join OSU's class? The Crystal Ball picks sure look good for Tony Alford and OSU. * What does Bax think about the Buckeyes perhaps landing grad transfer RB Trey Sermon from Oklahoma? * Tom Brady is a Buc. A Tampa Bay Buc. And that is pretty wild. Will he be successful at the age of 43 and without Bill Belichick? And if you're an NFL fan, how much fun was it yesterday to keep hitting refresh on your browser to se

Yes, the world has hit pause. That is, except for Ohio State recruiting. Since Sunday, Ohio State has added three prospects and will end today with another standout joining the fold. What do we make of such dominance? Duane Long is here to put it all in perspective. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The sports world is on hiatus for now, but nothing is slowing down Ohio State's football recruiting momentum. Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss the Buckeyes landing high 4-star cornerback Jakailin Johnson on Sunday. That gives OSU 11 commitments in its 2021 class, which is ranked as the No. 1 class in the nation according to the 247Sports Composite. Also on the docket: * Is today going to be another big recruiting day for the Buckeyes? Perhaps even bigger than Sunday? * What is the latest with corner recruit Devonta Smith and running back recruit Evan Pryor? * Running back Trey Sermon is transferring from Oklahoma and will be eligible immediately as a senior in 2021. Bank has put in a Crystal Ball pick for the Buckeyes to land Serman. Even coming off a torn ACL, is Sermon-to-Ohio State a perfect fit for both sides? All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is what no one wanted to happen, but putting the NCAA Tournament on hold this year was the right call. However, did the NCAA need to completely call off the tournament, or could it have postponed it for the time being much like what the NBA is doing? Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on a very fitting Friday the 13th to talk about the sports zombieland we have entered and what might happen from here. What will OSU's football players be doing with spring ball canceled? All of that and more is in store for you on a very sobering edition of the Friday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is not your typical BM5. But these are not typical times. Amid cancellations and rampant uncertainty with what is coming next, 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong joined the show to try and make some sense of the situation. How will the COVID-19 precautions affect college sports? Ohio State has shut down football recruiting until at least April 20. The men's basketball Big Ten Tournament ... will it even take place? Spend 5ish with Steve and Dan this a.m. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are a lot of good discussions currently happening on the bustling Front Row message board. On today's show, the People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to talk about some of the interesting topics that Buckeyes fans are discussing. Specifically: * Ohio State now has four assistant coaches making over $1 million per season. Are assistant coaching salaries out of control in college football since the athletes don't get paid beyond their scholarship benefits? Or is this no different than any other business? * Might there be no fans at Ohio State's spring game due to fears of the COVID-19 virus? Is that where we're headed?  * With the Buckeyes winning 18 of the last 20 games -- and eight in a row -- what is the state of the OSU-Michigan rivalry? Does anyone outside of Buckeye fans and Wolverine fans believe it is still the best rivalry in sports? But as long as Ohio State is dominating, should OSU fans even care? * Has Cade Stover found a long-term home at the tight end position? All of that and m

Ohio State can already see it's Class of 2020 haul at wide receiver is living up to the hype. Having Justin Fleming, Gee Scott, Jr., Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Mookie Cooper together only added to the growing Brian Hartline lore. But the lore already exists regarding defensive line guru Larry Johnson. Duane Long is here to tell you why said lore will only get more glorious for the nation's premiere developer of defensive line talent. The Class of 2021 defensive line group could rival the aforementioned quartet of pass catchers. And that's not all. What will the secondary haul look like? These are all questions Duane is equipped to answer. So he did. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the latest on running back recruiting for Ohio State? Specifically, 2021 RBs TreVeyon Henderson, Donovan Edwards, Evan Pryor and Corey Kiner. Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss that, plus: * What is the latest on defensive line recruiting for the Buckeyes? * What about defensive back recruiting? * With the Master Teague's injury, what will OSU's 2020 RB room look like? Will the Buckeyes definitely look in the portal for a running back? Or might they be content with what they already have? All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is Friday and that means Jonah Booker on the Bucknuts Morning 5. On the agenda: * Master Teague's injury. * What can fans expect from Marcus Crowley? * What about Steele Chambers? * Will Ohio State look in the portal to add depth at RB? * Do the Buckeyes lead for the No. 1 wide receiver recruit in the country, Emeka Egbuka? * Baron Browning is playing OLB and DE -- is this the year he breaks out? All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Honesty is the best policy ... even in recruiting! Given the recruiting trail's penchant for intrigue, the adherence to truth in recruiting can be a challenge. But it's working for the Buckeyes. Please allow 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong to explain.  He does so via detailed updates on: * Jantzen Dunn * J.C. Latham * Jack Pugh But that's not all. Not even close. Wiltfong weighs in on Steele Chambers. Could this Buckeye Wiltfong covered extensively as he prepped in Georgia be the future of Ohio State's ground attack?  Also: Bijan Robinson ... sure hindsight is 20-20 but wow ... opportunity missed. Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buckeye Nation collectively freaked out on Tuesday when it was revealed running back Master Teague suffered an Achilles injury on the first day of spring ball. Many immediately assumed the worst and figured Teague was out for the season. However, might the injury be just a strain and not a complete tear of the Achilles? The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss Teague's situation, plus: * Should Ohio State go after 2020 RB recruit Zach Evans, who is still unsigned? * Might OSU look in the portal to get a running back if Teague is expected to miss part of the season? * What an opportunity for Steele Chambers to show what he's got this spring. * When will Marcus Crowley return healthy? All of that and more is coming your way on a RB-themed edition of the Wednesday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring practice officially kicked off yesterday and we were there to soak it all in. The hope of a new season ran rampant throughout all attendees.  Who stood out? Which new guys made an impression? Dave Biddle is here to provide an eyewitness account. Also: One of Ohio State's most coveted recruiting Class of 2021 targets is visiting on Friday. And he's not the only visitor.  Who better to get you up to speed than The Dean? Time to spend (at least) 5ish with us today, 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning marks the beginning of Ohio State's 2020 spring practices and Bill "Bank" Greene is here to talk about it on today's show. What will Bank be paying close attention to offensively? What about defensively? Which of the early-enrollee freshmen excite him the most? Head coach Ryan Day said Kerry Coombs will be calling the defense. What might be different about the Buckeyes on defense schmatically in 2020? Bank covered the Under Armour camp in Orlando on Sunday. What do OSU fans need to know about the Buckeyes targets who where there, such as J.C. Latham? All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To the surprise of exactly no one, Ohio State's players are making strides in the weight room this offseason under the direction of Mickey Marotti. The 2020 roster was recently released and many notable Buckeyes are packing on pounds and muscle. Jonah Booker drops by for his usual Friday visit to give thoughts on the players who are changing their bodies the most and what to expect out of them this fall. Also on the docket is the latest regarding 2021 running back recruiting for the Buckeyes. Specifically, what are the chances of Ohio State landing Donovan Edwards or TreVeyon Henderson? What other RBs are in the mix for OSU? All of that and more is in store for you on the Friday 5ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week in this slot 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong took you on a deep dive discussing elite running backs Donovan Edwards and Treyveon Henderson. Since then, Steve flipped his Crystal Ball to Ohio State for one of them. Why? Steve explain why - in detail - as he makes his weekly appearance here. But wait ... there's more! What's the latest with Emeka Egbuka? Well, Steve was with Egbuka in Las Vegas - for work, of course - at an event last weekend.  And there's a new name on the recruiting front out of Kentucky.  Spend 5ish with us this a.m, 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices