Bucknuts Morning 5

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.

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.

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 more i

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!

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.

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.

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 PughBut 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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

It is Wednesday morning and Bax is fired up. The People's Champ joins Dave Biddle for his usual midweek visit to riff on Ryan Day's contract extension, Ohio State seemingly being the leader for 2021 running back recruit Donovan Edwards (who is the No. 1 player from the state of Michigan) and more. Yes, the 5ish is here.

Ohio State is recruiting several of the nation's elite running backs. There are vibes building one of them will be a Buckeye. What does that mean to the others? After the ... uhh ... up and down running back recruiting in the last class should we be a tad suspect of the developments?Don't worry. We've brought in Duane Long for his usual Tuesday time to address Michigan star Donovan Edwards possibly becoming a Buckeye. What does it mean for the recruitment of Treyveon Henderson? Corey Kiner? All other 2021 running backs?We go deep.Also:* Of the Class of 2021 defensive lineman the Buckeyes are after, where would they fit?* We get into one of the open positions on Ohio State we have yet to cover: slot receiver.* Will C.J. Saunders get a sixth year of eligibility? What would it mean if he did?Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

Justin Fields was excellent as a first-year starter for Ohio State in 2019. He was a Heisman finalist with a touchdown-to-interception ratio of 41-to-3. What are expectations for him in 2020? What can Fields do even better in year two?Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss that, plus:* Who will be Fields' backup this year? CJ Stroud, Jack Miller or Gunnar Hoak?* Which two running backs will step up the most for the Buckeyes this fall? Is it clear it will be Master Teague and Marcus Crowley? Who else will be in the mix?* Ohio State got a huge basketball win over No. 7 Maryland on Sunday.* It was not nearly as good of a day for Cardale Jones in the XFL. In fact, it was a really bad one for the former OSU QB.All of that and more is in store for you on the Monday 5ish.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has proven to be good at a lot of things. At the top of the list might be his ability to evaluate quarterbacks. Day hand-picked 2021 quarterback recruit Kyle McCord very early in the process. In fact, Day turned away quarterback who were rated much higher than McCord, who committed to the Buckeyes last year. Since then, McCord has continued to rise up the rankings and is now a 5-star prospect according to the 247Sports Composite. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus:* What does JBook think about the OSU recruits who moved up and down in the recent 247Sports rankings?* What is the latest with running back recruiting for the Buckeyes?* Who will win the job at right tackle: Nicholas Petit-Frere or Dawand Jones?All of that and more is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

Can we do hyperbole here on the BM5? You betcha.Ohio State is chasing two of the more dynamic running backs we've seen in years. Both are Class of 2021 prospects. TreVeyon Henderson is Marshall Faulk ... but faster. Donovan Edwards is the second coming of Darren McFadden. Hyperbole much? Both have highlight videos loaded with jaw-dropping exploits. Both are seriously considering the Buckeyes.247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to talk Henderson-Edwards and the update to the 247Sports Composite.This show is filled with enjoyable info about the Buckeyes on the recruiting trail. These days, there is a lot of that info!Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! 

Unlike in 2019, Ohio State will be the clear favorites in the Big Ten in 2020. (And yes, it is still funny the Buckeyes were picked third in their own division last year, but that is not the point here.) Which Big Ten team(s) will provide the biggest tests for Ohio State in 2020? The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss that, plus:* Which true freshman will have the biggest impact for OSU this fall?* Which returning players are not getting enough talk from the fans and media?* Will we look back on the Mel Tucker hiring at Michigan State as a good one, or no?All of that and more is on your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Today, we take a trip into the future. We know the College Football Playoff for the season ahead will include four teams and culminate with the CFP Title Game on Jan. 21, 2021 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.We don't yet know the four teams ... or do we?Got an idea who will make it?Duane Long and I do. We lay out which four teams we expect to have a chance to play for it all.Hint: We don't agree on the four teams.Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

It is Presidents' Day and the Bank is open here at Bucknuts. Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle for a wide-ranging show today which includes insights on:* 2021 defensive line recruiting for Ohio State. Where does OSU stand with the 5-star DLs on their board?* Will the Buckeyes tap into the transfer portal to find a defensive back or running back, or both?* What is Bank's thoughts on Mel Tucker taking the Michigan State job? Will we look back on it as a good hire? What about the way Tucker left Colorado? Too much controversy surrounding that, or no?* What is the latest on current Buckeye players Cade Stover, Tyreke Johnson and K'Vaughan Pope?All of that and more is coming to you on the Monday 5ish.