Bucknuts Morning 5

Full speed ahead would be an understatement for Ohio State's current recruiting efforts. We are trying to keep up. Our very own Duane Long is here to help and spread wisdom on the following:* Flipping offensive lineman Grant Toutant from Penn State to Ohio State.* Joe Royer vs. Luke Lachey: What does it mean?* Ben Chrisman: Nekkid jaunt inspiration?* Clark Phillips III ... are Irish Eyes actually smiling on Columbus?It's a good time to be a Buckeye on the trail. Which means it's a good time to spend 5ish with us this a.m.

Joshua Perry is back with the latest edition of his podcast, The Joshua Perry Show.On today's episode, the former Ohio State linebacker, captain, national champion and NFL player joins Dave Biddle to discuss the following:* Why the Real Life Wednesday program at OSU has been such a bit hit.* Ryan Day making the wise decision to continue the RLW program.* What are the Buckeyes doing right now as they prepare for the 2019 college football season?* Does Joshua like the way the rules are set up for players in the summer? The rules were changed five years ago, when Perry and OSU were about to enter their 2014 national title season.All of that and more is coming at you on The Joshua Perry Show.

Urban Meyer was known for breaking out the spatula on the recruiting trail. It seems he has taught Ryan Day well.Day and the Buckeyes flipped 4-star offensive tackle Grant Toutant from Penn State to Ohio State on Sunday night.Did this come out of the blue? And what does it mean for OSU?The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, joins Dave Biddle to talk all thing Toutant, plus:* Where do things stand with Paris Johnson and Darrion Henry, the two top recruits in Ohio?* On the tight end recruiting front, was the Dean surprised that Joe Royer got offered by the Buckeyes, and Luke Lachey was not?* What is the latest with 5-star running back Kendall Milton?* How many recruits will OSU likely take in its 2020 class? Could it be 25 or 26?All of that and more on the Monday extravaganza.

Our own Jonah Booker caused a little bit of a stir on Twitter when he posted that Ohio State is the clear leader for 5-star running back Kendall Milton.Milton's father, Chris Milton, was not a fan of JBook's tweet, and made that quite clear on the social media platform.Until now, JBook has not said a word about the "controversy." But he talks about it on today's show with Dave Biddle. Then the show moves on to:* Discussion about OSU's one-day camp on Thursday. What stood out the most?* Are things looking really good for the Buckeyes when it comes to Paris Johnson and Darrion Henry?* Is Trey Leroux a much better prospect than his ranking indicates?All of that and more is coming at you on the Friday extravaganza.

Can Ohio State recruit on defense like it does offense?Which elite running back will be the first to commit?Which DMV product are the Buckeyes chasing?What does the addition of Julian Fleming do for Ryan Day's profile?Questions abound.Luckily, today's show features an answer man: 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong.He's here to educate. If you are here to learn, you picked the right spot. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Ohio State only has one defensive commit so far in its 2020 class.However, are several defensive commits on the verge of committing to Ryan Day and the Buckeyes?Bill "Bank" Greene thinks so. Bank joins Dave Biddle for today's show and believes that the "bases are loaded with nobody out" in terms of defensive recruits for OSU. Now, Day and his staff need to bring the runners home.A deeper discussion on that is coming at you, plus:* Will the Jaheim Thomas situation impact Paris Johnson and/or Darrion Henry as it pertains to Ohio State?* What is Bank hearing about OSU's defensive coaches, specificially their recruiting acumen?All of that and more is happening on the Wednesday extravaganza.

There's been something missing in your life. It's hard to grasp but you know it's not there. It's just a feeling of emptiness.Well, cheer up. Your problems are solved.Duane Long is back.The inimitable Bucknuts institution was sidelined nearly a month. What does he think about Julian Fleming?Kendall Milton?Recruiting on defense?Duane covers it all in his return.Spend 5ish with us this afternoon.

You know the names: Garrett Wilson, Jameson Williams, Gee Scott, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Julian Fleming.Then there is Justin Fields and Jack Miller.There are more names, too. But if you want quarterbacks and wide receivers, those names will do. And do well.The combination of Ryan Day and Brian Hartline (among others) on Ohio State's staff has amped QB and WR recruiting to levels not seen before.And want some more good news?There are no signs of slippage on the horizon.Join us today to discuss that, Kendall Milton, Mookie Cooper and more with the Dean of Ohio State Recruiting, our very own Bill Kurelic. 

Have you ever been curious what it is like on the first day a freshman joins a college football team?Well, you came to the right place.On today's edition of The Joshua Perry Show, the former Ohio State linebacker, national champion, captain and NFL player, explains the thoughts running through the head of an 18-year-old kid (or 16 if you're Parris Campbell) who has suddenly joined a group of grown men.Also, can players tell on day one that certain freshmen are never going to be good enough to make it at a place like Ohio State?Speaking of players enrolling, 11 members of the Buckeyes' 2019 recruiting class enrolled recently. What is Joshua hearing about that group?And just how much power does Mark Pantoni have when it comes to deciding who gets scholarship offers from OSU?All of that and more on this edition of The Joshua Perry Show.

Slow your roll? Not if you are head coach Ryan Day, wide receivers coach Brian Hartline and running backs coach Tony Alford, who continue to make waves on the offensive recruiting front for Ohio State.The nation's No. 1 wide receiver recruit in the 2020 class -- Julian Fleming -- picked the Buckeyes over Penn State and Clemson on Friday.Could 5-star running back Kendall Milton be next to join OSU's 2020 class? He had his official visit to Ohio State over the weekend and it went very well.Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss all of that, plus:* The rise of Brian Hartline as a coaching and recruiting superstar.* Is linebacker a concern for Ohio State in 2019? Or could it end up being a strength?* Did you know that Helwagen is a highly-requested speaker to OSU football groups/alumni groups? Well, now you do, and Steve will tell you an interesting story from his speech in St. Petersburg, Fla., this weekend.All of that and more on the Monday extravaganza.

It is 5-star Friday here on the show as the nation's No. 1 wide receiver -- Julian Fleming -- will make his announcement today, and things sound very good for Ohio State.Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss Fleming perhaps becoming a Buckeye, plus:* Thoughts on 5-star running back Kendall Milton making his official visit to OSU this weekend, and where the Buckeyes stand with him.* We were already excited about Ohio State redshirt freshman running back Master Teague. Then he was recently clocked in the 4.3s in the 40, and our excitement level increased even more.* What are takeaways from Zach Smith's new podcast, Menace 2 Society? And what exactly did Smith say about his former coaching colleague at Ohio State, Ed Warinner?All of that and more on an extended, 20-minute edition of the Friday extravaganza.

The No. 1 left tackle.The No. 1 center.The No. 1 wide receiver.The No. 2 quarterback.The No. 3 running back.What would happen if they all got together and committed to one school? You'd have Ohio State's Class of 2020 haul  ... probably.And what would 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong say about the move from Urban Meyer to Ryan Day if the above scenario happens?Check today's title.All of that and more is coming at you on the Thursday extravaganza.

It seems very likely that 5-star wide receiver Julian Fleming will select Ohio State on Friday, which would be a huge boon for the Buckeyes.Also, should Jim Tressel return to OSU as the president of the university?That and more on today's show, as Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle.

The top-rated wide receiver recruit in program history?The top-rated offensive line recruit in program history?Yes, we are talking Ohio State's 'possible' Class of 2020. And yes, we are being realistic.Julian Fleming, a Pennsylvania native and the nation's No. 1 receiver, will announce his commitment on Friday.Paris Johnson, a Cincinnati native and the nation's No. 1 left tackle recruit, just visited LSU but has one official visit left. How confident should we be that both will be Buckeyes?Who else to ask other than the Dean of Ohio State Recruiting ... our very own Bill Kurelic.The Dean educates all on Fleming, Johnson and a power-packed recruiting schedule for June that could set up Ohio State for some time.Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

Who were the top-5 offensive and defensive linemen of the Urban Meyer era at Ohio State? That is the question that Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle answer on the Friday spectacular.

If the "Blind Side" was being made today, Paris Johnson would likely get a call from the film's casting director. The Class of 2020 star and Cincinnati native recently transferred fro St. Xavier to Princeton so he can graduate early and is THE left tackle prototype: 6-foot-7, 290 pounds, great feet, great frame, great ... you get the picture. Instead of taking the Hollywood route, Johnson is currently verbally committed to Ohio State. But the Urban Meyer-to-Ryan Day transition meant Johnson's recruitment hit the reset button. So far, so good.247Sports Director of Recruiting is jet-setting across the lower 48 but made some time for us to talk Johnson and much more after seeing him workout in person recently.We also go into detail on other offensive linemen that could be future Buckeyes as the recruiting trail gets heated. Prime targets headed elsewhere? Former targets coming back into focus? Wiltfong comes with answers - as always. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Who are the top-12 players on Ohio State's football roster in 2019?That is the question The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, and Dave Biddle will answer on today's show.Who is No. 1 on the list? Where does new quarterback Justin Fields rank?We will go in reverse order 12-1, and we hope that you will include your personal top-12 in the comments section.Feel free to disagree (or agree), just make sure to feel free.A lengthy, fun edition is coming at you on the Wednesday extravaganza.

Can you imagine Justin Fields handing the ball to Kendall Milton, who darts around the end courtesy of a Paris Johnson pancake block? And can you imagine it setting up some play-action love as Fields hits wide receiver Justin Fleming for six?Let your imagination run wild ... because that could become reality.All three Class of 2020 five-stars could don the Scarlet and Gray. Duane Long remains on hiatus but we bring in the Dean of Ohio State recruiting - Bill Kurelic - to offer up the latest on the 15 stars of fun those three combine for. Also: Two Ohioans earned Buckeye offers recently. Are they headed for Columbus?All of that and more is coming at you on the Tuesday extravaganza.

We are back with this week's edition of The Joshua Perry Show.On today's show, the former Ohio State linebacker, national champion, captain and NFL player joins Dave Biddle to discuss the following:* The Buckeyes only have one defensive commitment in their 2020 recruiting class, exactly seven months from the early signing period in December. Is Joshua concerned? Why or why not?* Does Joshua like the early signing period?* How long does it usually take for transfers to get acclimated to their new programs?* What are thoughts on OSU's defensive tackles for the 2019 season? How good, or great, is this group?* Some former players -- like Michael Thomas -- have said that they think practices during the Urban Meyer era were more grueling than what some of them saw when they visited OSU and watched a spring practice or two this year. Thomas was somewhat joking it appears, but many fans have asked if the new coaching staff is too soft on the players. Joshua answers that question, and gives his usual unique perspectiv

It is well past the first 100 days in office for first-year Ohio State head coach Ryan Day.He has already had a lot on his table, and on today's show, Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle for a rundown of the big things Day has done so far, and how well he is doing on those fronts. This includes the quarterbacks Day has added to the roster, the job he did putting together a coaching staff, and the job he is doing on the recruiting trail.All of that and more is coming at you on the Monday extravaganza.