Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Don't look now, but Ohio State has accumulated some impressive depth on its offensive line. Alright, you can look. On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle go in-depth on this deep offensive front, one day after the media met with OL coach Tyler Bowen and 12 of the Buckeyes' O-linemen. What can be expected from this group in 2025? Also, who are some second-year players who are standing out this spring, offensively and defensively? We name names. That and much more 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

Tell the truth: How confident were you when Chris Henry, Jr., verbally committed to Ohio State in late July of 2023? Were you a 'Wake me when signs' type? Henry, Jr., the former Ohioan now starring for California powerhouse Mater Dei, shut down all other suitors earlier this week and confirmed his commitment to Ohio State. Score another for WRU. Our Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter dive deep on Henry, Jr., dating back to his time on the Ohio gridiron (and hardcourt, where he was a standout hoopster) and projecting how he will fit into the Buckeyes upon arrival. Then it's get-to-know Favour Akih time. The Class of 2026 running back from Delaware (Ohio) Hayes will be back in Columbus this weekend. Akih has an announced final trio of Ohio State, Miami and USC. Commitment watch, anyone? We then discussed Ohioans headed elsewhere despite Buckeye offers and a whole lot 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

Ohio State's secondary calls itself "BIA" (Best In America). The Buckeyes made a strong case for themselves in 2024 when they helped lead OSU to the national championship. This year's group is losing cornerback Denzel Burke , nickel Jordan Hancock and safety Lathan Ransom, who were definitely key cogs on the national title squad. However, it is not a stretch in the least to say the Buckeyes might be even better in the secondary in 2025. Also, have you noticed the way OSU's players absolutely gush about new defensive coordinator Matt Patricia? Dave Biddle flies solo on the Wednesday 5ish to discuss that and much more. 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 last three times our Tuesday-Thursday trio convened for this show we had a fresh commitment to discuss. Make it four for four! And this one was the most surprising yet. Ohio State garnered a commitment on Monday from Blaine Bradford. Not only is he the nation's No. 1 Class of 2026 defensive back, according to the 247Sports Composite, the 6-foot-1, 207-pound safety is from Baton Rouge, La. Is Ohio State on its way to crafting another epic secondary haul? Does the Bradford pledge affect Mississippi safety Bralan Womack (the nation's No. 2DB who is scheduled to visit this coming weekend). We break it all down and wax poetic with Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter. 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 is in the final two weeks of spring practice and the media will meet with head coach Ryan Day after practice today around 11:30 a.m. Today's show with Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin will cover a lot of ground, and will begin by taking a close look at some of the key position battles for the Buckeyes this spring. Is this a legit competition between quarterbacks Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz? Or will we be shocked if Sayin is not the guy? What about some of the OL spots? And what about the starting safety opposite Caleb Downs? The Monday 5ish delves into all of that and more. 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

In this edition of the BHH, Patrick Murphy goes in-depth on the top-10 storylines coming out of Ohio State's spring practices thus far. 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

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Since we last convened, Ohio State added commitments from two offensive linemen: Ohio native Sam Greer and Arizona native Tucker Smith. This Tyler Bowen guy is really trying to impress us early on and we're here for all of it. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter dive deep on the Greer and Smith double whammy. Where will they fit in? How does this affect the rest of Bowen's intended offensive line haul? We didn't stop there because the Buckeyes are moving full speed ahead. Just wait until you hear the expected visitors list for the rest of this week through the weekend. Is there another commitment or two coming? Will running back be the focus? 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

It is a huge day at the WHAC as all 32 NFL teams are expected to be heavily represented for Ohio State's pro day, which begins around 11 a.m. Bucknuts will be there covering it. Before we do that, Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell are going to preview pro day on the Wednesday 5ish, plus talk in detail about the latest developments out of spring ball for the Buckeyes. Furthermore , OSU landed a very good OL recruit yesterday in Sam Greer. Let's talk all about 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 https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your Buckeyes are back at it on the practice field prepping for their NATTY CHAMP defense tour. That means a chance for prospects to see Ohio State get after it. And the staff is getting after several key recruits that were here yesterday and even more will see them practice today. Who's been here? How do they fit in Ohio State's future (possibly)? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here with the latest and we also tease Mark's latest 'Buck-Eye In The Sky' subject: Akron Hoban left tackle Sam Greer. 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 are the main storylines with Ohio State entering its second week of spring practice? Dave Biddle flies solo today and takes a close look at interesting situations on the offense and the defense for the Buckeyes. It's also a big day on the beat as the media will interview Ryan Day, Matt Patricia and Brian Hartline following this morning's practice. That and much more is coming your way 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

The first week of Ohio State's spring practices are almost in the book. And we have JBook on the show to talk about the biggest developments. 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

Here's what we know: Spring Practice is a gathering of champions. National champions. Many Buckeyes are back to help defend the crown. We also know interest in becoming a Buckeye has not waned. At. All. Practice visitors have been lining up and several have received the coveted Buckeyes offer. But that's not all. Prospects already committed to Ohio State and those holding offers are also checking out Ohio State live and in person. Who better to break it all down than Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter? Nobody. Here's the good news: The Dean and Grand Poobah are here to infotain all of us. 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's spring practice on Wednesday is open to the media and Bucknuts will be there in full force. Also, after practice, the media will interview the quarterbacks and running backs. Let's get it all started on the Wednesday 5ish with Dave Biddle flying solo and answering your questions. And yes, it's still less than two months since Ohio State won the national championship. Are you #StillBasking? Good, good. 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

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Spring Practice has kicked off. That means visit season has also begun. Four visitors were offered by Ohio State on Monday. Who was offered? Why? What positions? How does this affect the class going forward? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to break it all down. Among the other topics broached: 'Block O' numbers game, FBI operative selection and NFL futures for running backs ... and even 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

Your Buckeyes take the field again this morning. Are you still basking in the glow of a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP? Bring the glow into the 'new' season as Spring Practice kicks off today. That's why were are coming you brighter and earlier than usual. Our Dave Biddle needs to be there when the Buckeyes get rolling. We preview what promises to be a revealing spring as Ohio State begins its defense of the crown. 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

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy takes a look at the biggest position battles for the Buckeyes this spring. 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 are the biggest questions facing Ohio State as the reigning national champions begin spring practice on Monday? Dave Biddle and Patrick Murphy discuss that in detail 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

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