Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Consider this weekend the calm before the storm. Especially since Ohio State's basketball team will be spectators ... but we digress. Monday begins visit season for Buckeye FOOTBALL recruiting targets as Spring Practice gets rolling in earnest for your NATIONAL CHAMPIONS. Who is going to be here? Who is on commitment watch? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to wax poetic and also provide a sneak peak at Mark's latest 'Eye In The Sky' subject. Spend 5ish with us this a.m, 'Nutters! 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

We are going to bounce around a lot on the midweek show, beginning with our thoughts on C.J. Hicks permanently moving to defensive end. Also, how does Ohio State's running back room look heading into the 2025 season after losing two studs in TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins? Also, Ohio State's men's basketball team begins play in the Big Ten Tournament today. What is the "vine update" now that Jake Diebler's first full season in almost in the books? Dave Biddle and Steve Helwagen discuss all of that, field questions from our live audience and much more. That is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. 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 transfer portal and new recruiting schedule has us sailing uncharted waters. Ahoy! A huge commitment! Ohio's top Class of 2025 offensive lineman - Maxwell Riley - is new offensive line coach Tyler Bowen's first commitment. How did it all go down and surprise even the recruiting pundits? Who better to ask than Bill Kurelic? And who better to provide context than Mark Porter? Nobody and nobody. And we have them! All that plus video of Cincere Johnson, the next (possible) Glenville pipeline product. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! 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

What can be expected from Ohio State's defense in Matt Patricia's first season at the helm as defensive coordinator? The media met with Patricia -- plus Ryan Day and all of his assistant coaches -- on Friday and much information was gleaned. Speaking of Day, he answered a question from Bucknuts regarding whether OSU would look to add to its roster when the next transfer portal window opens in late April. His response was interesting. Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin discuss those topics and much more on the Monday 5ish. 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

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy is joined by Tim Hall and they discuss what stood out the most from meeting Ohio State's new assistant coaches today. 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 is a very big day on the Ohio State football beat as the media will interview head coach Ryan Day and all 10 of his assistant coaches. The festivities are expected to begin just after 10 a.m. and there will be plenty of interesting information gleaned. What are we looking forward to hearing most from Day and his staff? Dave Biddle and Jonah Booker delve into that and much more on the Friday 5ish. 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

One of the best linebacker videos we've ever seen? Running backs so good you need to take a deep breath? Welcome to recruiting with the NATTY CHAMPS - your Ohio State Buckeyes. Georgia linebacker Tyler Atkinson is latest to go under the 'Buck-Eye In The Sky' microscope and the diagnosis was stark: WOW! We also dive deep on running back coach Carlos Locklyn's target list and it is rich, indeed. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! 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

Some starting spots appear set for Ohio State entering spring ball. But what starting jobs are up for grabs this month and next? Dave Biddle flies solo on the Wednesday 5ish and does a deep dive on that. 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

Ohio State has multiple areas to focus on when it comes to rebuilding a championship roster. On the recruiting front, it's a blend of elite Ohioans and out-of-state targets of note. So today we drill down on an Ohioan - defensive back Rock Hill - and a litany of those not from the Buckeye State expected to visit soon. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to officiate. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! 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

Which Ohio State products have helped themselves most at the NFL combine? And how many Buckeyes do we expect will be selected in next month's draft? Georgia set the record with 15 in 2022. Will Ohio State tie the Bulldogs? Perhaps set the record with 16 or even 17 players drafted? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin discuss that and much more on the Monday 5ish. 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

Ohio State sent 15 players the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis this week. To the victor's go the spoils ... in this case: NFL cash. Our Steve Helwagen has been there every step of the way and checks in LIVE from Lucas Oil Stadium as he's right in the mix. We discuss all the Buckeye draft chatter and so much more. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! 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

Floridian that tops 300 and has been to Ohio State a half-dozen times? The enormous Texan with an offer list to match? The nation's No. 1 offensive lineman? Tyler Bowen wants 'em all ... and so do WE! We are talking big-time offensive line prospects today - among other things. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter answered a litany of excellent questions from our LIVE users to both infotain and dazzle the mind. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! 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

Ohio State players have found success when traveling to Indianapolis in the past. This week could be equally impactful ... to their bottom line. Fifteen Buckeyes descend on Indy for the NFL's annual Draft Combine. Doctors will poke and prod. Buckeyes will run and jump. NFL brass will get Buckeyes of interest behind closed doors. Who is going to shine? The People's Champ - Matt Baxendell - joined today's show despite his usual partner (Dave Biddle) deciding to chase the Reds in Arizona this week. Bax helps us dive deep on the talent show for the NFL before a long, intense discussion on the future of the College Football Playoff. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! 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

No more TreVeyon Henderson. No more Qunishon Judkins. We've grown accustomed to great running back play here and the expectations for James Peoples and West Virgina transfer C.J. Donaldson are sky-high for the title defense season coming up. But this is Ohio State. We also need a future so bright you need to wear shades. Given that, meet Savion Hiter. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are back to discuss Hiter, the nation's No. 1 running back and big-time Ohio State target. Let's just say our resident scout was impressed and you will be, too. That's not all. We chat about a New Jersey defensive end you want first off the bus and several key Ohio targets. Plus, we let you know where our focus lies for the week ahead. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! 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

How long have you been listening to the dulcet tones of Bucknuts' audio exploits? Those of you that have fought the good fight since the beginning were here for the 'Bucknuts 90' radio show based in Dayton. Sunday mornings haven't been the same since the show ended with host Mark Neal relocating to Minneapolis. He's back! Mark and Dan Rubin head down memory lane before diving deep on the current Buckeyes and all things Ohio State - even basketball! We aim to fill the void left by Monday mainstay Dave Biddle, who may or may not be chasing down his beloved Cincinnati Reds in Arizona as we speak. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! 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

There is much debate on how the future of the College Football Playoff will and should look. On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle give their opinions on how the CFP should be shaped moving forward, in terms of how many teams make the cut, how the seeding is determined and all the rest. We also look ahead to spring ball which is less than a month away for the Buckeyes. Also, unfortunately it appears as though Steve Helwagen was correct at this time last year when he told then-athletic director Gene Smith that OSU's basketball program was "dead on the vine." Smith didn't like the comment, but the truth hurts sometimes. The Buckeyes just suffered one of the most embarrassing losses we can remember, 70-49 at home against a bad Northwestern team. But don't worry, the vast majority of the show is about Buckeye football. That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. 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

Happy Anniversary! Your Buckeyes have been NATTY CHAMPS for exactly one month. And what a glorious month it has been? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to help bask in the winning glow. We also dive DEEP on offseason football stuff like recruiting. Spirited conversation was had! Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! 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

We are still basking in the glow of Ohio State's national championship and we have no plans of slowing down. What are we looking forward to most for spring ball? How good is the Buckeyes' crop of transfers? What kind of impact will Matt Patricia make on the Silver Bullets? Dave Biddle delves into that and much more on the Wednesday 5ish. 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

New offensive line coach Tyler Bowen took over less than a week ago and has made his first offer. Is the offensive lineman from Ohio, California, Texas or Florida? No. Evan Goodwin is from the recruiting hotbed of Bauxite, Arkansas! Of course! We dive deep (see: VIDEO) on the new offer as we try and learn what Bowen is looking for in an offensive lineman. We then broke down the recruitment of Elbert 'Rock' Hill from Akron Hoban. Guess who also wants Ohio's top-ranked Class of 2026 prospect, according to the 247Sports Composite. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! 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 next transfer portal window is almost two months away. April 16-25 to be exact. Ohio State has already landed an impressive crop of transfers to its 2025 roster. However, might the Buckeyes look to add more in April? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin discuss that, take a look back at the coaching changes that Ryan Day made the last couple of weeks and more on the Monday 5ish. 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