Bucknuts Morning 5

We are thrilled to welcome back Monica Daniels -- Paris Johnson Jr.'s mother -- to the show today to get her unique perspective on a multitude of topics. Does Paris help Ohio State in the recruitment of offensive linemen? He is not allowed to do certain things per NCAA rules, but he is allowed to talk to recruits when they are on campus and things of that nature. What advice does Monica give to parents of recruits who are considering the Buckeyes? What has this ride been like for Monica and her family, with Paris becoming an All-American at OSU and then becoming the No. 6 overall pick of the draft by the Arizona Cardinals? (And playing every snap for the Cardinals as a rookie.) Monica also fields a few questions from our subscribers, such as "Did Paris know during or after the 2022 TTUN game that they were stealing our signs and cheating?" As well as "Do the parents still do gatherings at home and road games like you all did? Do you still participate in those?"All of that and much more is coming your way on t

Who's the QB of the future at Ohio State ... and by that we mean after Tavien St. Clair.The answer: Nobody knows but there are now five offers out to '26 signal callers.Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to bring you up to speed on all of Ohio State's updated recruiting vibes.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

As usual, there is plenty to discuss on the Monday show. Dan Rubin joins Dave Biddle to banter about the following:* What is the biggest question mark/area of concern for Ohio State entering the 2024 season?* Dan gives a recap of the big recruiting weekend for the Buckeyes.* We are hearing really good things about a young, backup defensive tackle for OSU.* Our friend Josh Pate is still saying the portal is going to be wild when the next window opens. What's the latest news from Josh on that front? What do we expect will happen? Will Ohio State be impacted?All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

Ohio State is loaded at several positions with talent and depth in 2024. Wide receiver and cornerback each would have a salient argument as to why they should be atop the list. And one of the most interesting aspects of the open practice windows this spring -- all two of them -- has been watching the Buckeyes' wideouts and corners go head-to-head. If "iron sharpens iron" then the Buckeyes are going to come to battle with the most-piercing of weapons.Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that on today's show, plus:* Will any wide receiver other than these four play a relatively big role for the Buckeyes this fall: Emeka Egbuka, Carnell Tate, Brandon Inniss and Jeremiah Smith? Typically under Brian Hartline, there is a four-man rotation. Do we expect anything different this year?* The search for Ohio State's new running backs coach rolls on. Did DeMarco Murray "play" OSU? Who might the Buckeyes turn to next?* It's a big recruiting weekend for OSU with several top prospects dropping by the WHAC to watch practice

It's been a week of Spring Practice and coveted visitors. Who better to get you up to speed than our dynamic duo: Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter?We dive deep on standout Ohioan Justin Hill, break down the recruitment of elite Georgian Tyler Atkinson and so much more.Yes, we know you called in "sick" today (and tomorrow). Work in some BM5 action to go with your NCAA Tourney love.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Want more college hoops insight and bracket advice? Download and follow the Eye on College Basketball podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. The ONLY episode on the NCAA Tournament that you'll ever need is HERE! Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander will break down every game to give you the sleepers, cinderellas, bracket busters, and more!(01:00) - Kansas Kevin McCullar shut down for NCAA Tournament(09:50) - Virginia, we're not mad. We're just disappointed.(18:05) - We're picking brackets!(53:27) - Final Four PicksEye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribeYou can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast," or "Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball pod

Josh Pate reported on Tuesday that "Kadyn Proctor returning to Alabama isn't even top-3 of wildest portal rumblings this week." Pate went on to say fans across the country likely are not prepared for how crazy this particular transfer portal window will be. Might this also affect Ohio State? In what way?On today's show, Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle discuss that, plus:* Who might be the next running backs coach for the Buckeyes? Might it be DeMarco Murray?* Day seems confident OSU will upgrade from Tony Alford and calls it the "best running back room in the country."* Josh Fryar continues to draw praise from Day. Could he be a force as a second-year starter?All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

You know Tony Alford is out. But who's in?Ryan Day meets the media today after a Spring Practice ready to welcome and elite guest list of recruits.Question: Who better to put all of that into proper context than our very own Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter?Answer: Nobody.So let's not waste any time. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

Jake Diebler had the interim tag removed and will be Ohio State's head men's basketball coach. Diebler signed a 5-year contract yesterday and will have his introductory press conference today at the Schott. Do we think this was a good decision by Ross Bjork and the Buckeyes? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin discuss that on today's show.Also, spring football practice resumes on Tuesday after OSU took last week off for spring break. The media will interview Ryan Day following practice on Tuesday. This will be his first time addressing the media since the departure of Tony Alford for Michigan, so that of course will be a main focus of the press conference. Also, what is Day's timetable for replacing Alford? How many interviews does he plan on conducting this week? Who might replace Alford?Also, what is the latest with the quarterback competition?All of that and much more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

It happened two days ago and it still feels strange. Running backs coach Tony Alford has departed Ohio State for Michigan. What led up to this? And more importantly, who might Ryan Day target to replace Alford in Columbus?Furthermore, what is the timetable here? When can we expect the new RB coach to be hired?Also, the beat goes on for Jake Diebler and the OSU men's basketball team. Or, shall we say the *wins* go on for the Buckeyes? Ohio State knocked off Iowa 92-80 last night and will play Illinois this evening in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals. If the Buckeyes beat the Fighting Illini, will that be enough to be an at-large team in the NCAA Tournament? And is Diebler on the verge of keeping this job long-term?All of that and much more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish with Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle.

It's one thing to take a new assistant coaching gig. But trading Scarlet and Gray threads for khaki pants?That's another thing entirely ... and yet that is what we're dealing with.Tony Alford left his position as Ohio State's running backs coach to take a similar position in Ann Arbor. The heck?We dive deep on the move with 247Sports' Steve Wiltfong, who boasts an extended working relationship with Alford dating back over a decade.Then it's the rationale behind several Crystal Balls rolling towards Columbus.Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

Well, this one certainly raised eyebrows. Running backs coach Tony Alford is leaving Ohio State for ... Michigan? Yes, Michigan. Patrick Murphy, Bill Kurelic and Dave Biddle discuss what this means for the Buckeyes and more.

Ohio State's 2024 roster is extremely talented and might be the deepest we can recall at several positions. Might cornerback be the deepest position group on this team, which is saying a lot? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss the Buckeyes' corners, opine whether all five scholarship quarterbacks will still be here in the fall, analyze the way OSU's offensive line is shaping up and more football topics.Also, is Jake Diebler suddenly on the verge of keeping the head men's basketball coaching gig long-term? Is he literally two wins away from accomplishing that, or would Ohio State also need to at least win a game or two in the NCAA Tournament? And yes, it's crazy we are even discussing this with a straight face. But it is reality in the madness that March brings.All of that and more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Ohio State's current roster is enjoying Spring Break.You know what that means: No news is GOOD news.Ohio State's current staff? Hard at work trying to add future Buckeyes to the mix.Here's a name to know: Dakorien Moore, Class of 2025 wide receiver from Duncanville (Texas). Sure, it's shocking Brian Hartline is chasing another elite prospect ... or not. Moore, committed to LSU, is expected to visit Columbus early next week and already has several Ohio State commitments - see Sanchez, Devin - trying to guide his pledge from Baton Rouge to Central Ohio.But that's not all. Our Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter wax poetic on Cleveland Heights star Marquise Davis, dive deep on recent punter commitment Nick McCarty and much more.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

It was a busy first week of spring ball for Ohio State and the Buckeyes are off this week for spring break. On today's show, Dan Rubin and Dave Biddle take a look at the early storylines from camp, such as the competition at quarterback, expectations for Caleb Downs and Jeremiah Smith and much more.Also, Ohio State's men's basketball team is now 5-1 under Jake Diebler following a 22-point win at Rutgers yesterday. Is Diebs gonna mess around and get the Buckeyes in the Big Dance?All of that and much more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

Patrick Murphy is back with another edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour and looks back on the first week of Ohio State's spring practices.

For the first two practices of spring, Devin Brown has been going first during quarterback drills and has been followed by Will Howard. Some have opined that people shouldn't look too much into that since we are talking about the first two days of spring ball. Others have said they believe Brown can win the job.On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle will give their takes on the QB situation, plus:* Linebacker is the one question mark on OSU's defense, but Jim Knowles is confident in the unit.* Who are some young, backup defensive linemen who might step up for the Buckeyes this year?* How are we feeling about the right side of OSU's offensive line?* Is Chip Kelly an upgrade over what Bill O'Brien would have brought to the program?All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Three of the top six players in the country? Is that something that would interest you?Mark Porter and Bill Kurelic join to let you know where Tavien St. Clair is now ranked - it's HIGH and close to Devin Sanchez and Na'eem Offord - two more future Buckeyes.Also, Spring Practice continues today and we get Jim Knowles and several key defensive guys after practice. Plus, who is visiting?It's a power-packed show you won't want to miss! Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

There was a multitude of good information gathered on the Buckeyes during the first practice of spring yesterday. The media also chatted with Ryan Day ... and for the first time, Chip Kelly. Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell discuss the high points from yesterday and what it means for OSU moving forward.All of that and much more is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

It's officially here. Spring Practice kicks off today.Let's try and stay calm.Reports are already flying out of the WHAC this a.m. Position changes ... new faces. All of it.Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to reveal what recruits will be visiting this week to experience the the big time.All that and more.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!