Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Feb 10 2025 1893 ep. 27 mins 1.5k

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Your daily dose of Ohio State Buckeyes news, hosted by Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin.

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Buckeyes headed for co-defensive coordinators? Promoting from within?

Feb 10 2025 39 mins

There was a lot of smoke over the last week that Kansas City Chiefs defensive line coach Joe Cullen might join Ryan Day's staff at Ohio State. However, that no longer appears to be in the cards. So, what will Day do and when will he do it? Well, there is really no rush, although we know he won't wait too much longer. Will the final plan be to promote Matt Guerrieri and Tim Walton t

Will Hartline call plays? | Who will be the new DC?

Feb 07 2025 43 mins

It is a coordinator-themed edition of the show today as Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss Brian Hartline being promoted to offensive coordinator (even though he already held that title) and what might happen with Ohio State's defensive coordinator position. Is Ryan Day -- who just agreed to a seven-year contract extension yesterday that will pay him $12.5 million per season -- w

Hartline takes reins | New OL and QB coach evals

Feb 06 2025 29 mins

Brian Hartline has been handed the keys to Ohio State's offense. Where will he take it? We dive deep on the offensive staff maneuvers today with Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter. Hartline as play caller. New offensive line coach Tyler Bowen. 'New' quarterbacks coach Billy Kessler. How will they fit in on the field? How does this affect recruiting? You've got questions and our guys have

'Straight A's across the board; ain't no B-plus in Buckeye Nation' | The return of Gee Scott Sr.

Feb 05 2025 28 mins

We are happy to welcome back Gee Scott Sr. to the Bucknuts Morning 5 today. How high is the standard within Ohio State's football program? Well, we all know it is very high, but as he is known to do, Mr. Scott aka The Buckeye Preacher articulated it perfectly. The standard is 'Straight A's across the board." Why? Because there "Ain't no B-plus in Buckeye Nation." That is just a spr

Coaching exodus insight | Updated recruiting priorities

Feb 04 2025 53 mins

Ohio State is currently searching for an offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator and offensive line coach. Leave your resume at the door. Should we be panicked that those openings exist? Or do we see the absences as a way for heart to grow fonder? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to make sense of the staff upheaval and offer added perspective on many other life-affecting

Who are the viable candidates to replace Chip Kelly as OC, Justin Frye as OL coach?

Feb 03 2025 37 mins

Another day, another coaching vacancy for the Buckeyes. Hey, that's what happens when you win the national title. Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin take a look at the candidates to replace Chip Kelly 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://po

Bucknuts Happy Hour: Reflecting on big moments of CFP run | Looking ahead to 2025

Jan 31 2025 55 mins

It's always a celebratory mood on the Happy Hour. But less than two weeks removed from a national championship, it is perhaps more jovial than ever. Patrick Murphy guides your way. We also look ahead to the 2025 season for the Buckeyes. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices.

BTA Friday | Are you still basking? | Expectations for Sayin

Jan 31 2025 33 mins

It's BTA Friday on the BM5 as JBook drops by for his usual visit. Are you still basking in the national championship glow? Good. You are invited to the show. JBook and Dave Biddle talk about what Ryan Day might do in terms of hiring a new defensive coordinator and much more on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyin

Coaches hit the road (to recruit) | Who's in, who's out? | Miller time glorious?

Jan 30 2025 50 mins

New rankings. New targets. 'Veteran' experts. That's today's show. We dive deep on Ohio State coaches getting out on the recruiting trail as potential new Buckeyes are identified. Let's just say plenty of time has been spent in the Peach State recently. Who is Ohio State focused on? Our guys - both ... uhh ... 'veterans' - Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are ready to opine. All that

How is defensive depth chart shaping up for 2025?

Jan 29 2025 34 mins

Ohio State's new defensive coordinator -- whoever that might end up being -- will inherit just three returning starters. Those three players are very good -- Caleb Downs, Davison Igbinosun and Sonny Styles -- but this will be the first time in recent memory that the Buckeyes will have eight new starters on the defensive side of the ball. What will the depth chart look like for OSU