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Will Howard, Sonny Styles and which new Ohio State player loses his black stripe first Mar 07, 2024

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On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Nathan Baird and Andrew Gillis answer questions from Subtext subscribers on Ohio State football.

Among the things discussed:

Could Sonny Styles and CJ Hicks be on the field as linebackers at the same time?
What’s more when putting together a defeensive game plan: matchups or having tour best 11 on the field?
Who are Ohio State’s potential team captains for the 2024 season?
Which newcomer will lose his black stripe first?
If Will Howard has the type of season Bo Nix had for Oregon this past season, will Ohio State win the national championship?

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Ryan Day, Chip Kelly and inside Ohio State’s first spring practice Mar 06, 2024

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Ohio State's first day of spring practice focused on the quarterback situation and the defensive changes. Devin Brown showed promise, but Will Howard is expected to be the starting quarterback. Sonny Styles made a position change to linebacker, which seems permanent. The offensive line configuration featured Luke Montgomery at guard, emphasizing athleticism. Chip Kelly's role as quarterbacks coach and his relationship with Ryan Day were discussed. The importance of competitive periods and performance in spring practice was highlighted. The conversation covers various topics related to the Ohio State football team, including the offensive line and run game, the wide receiver position, the physical readiness of young players, and the importance of the quarterback position.

Will Howard, Devin Brown and previewing the start of Ohio State football's spring session Mar 05, 2024

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Spring football has begun at Ohio State, and the focus is on the quarterback situation.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Nathan Baird and Andrew Gillis preview the start of spring practice based on conversations with OSU's top three quarterbacks and three returning offensive starters. Among the things discussed:

The quarterback competition at Ohio State is heating up, with Devin Brown, Lincoln Kienholz and Will Howard all vying for the starting position.
Brown is determined to prove himself and is not backing down from the competition, while Keenholz is focused on his long-term development.
Howard, a transfer from Kansas State, is expected to be the starting quarterback, but Brown is looking to make it an interesting competition.
There is a shift in the dynamics of the quarterback room, with Ryan Day stepping back and Chip Kelly taking on a more prominent role.

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NFL combine Day 2 and Ohio State football’s top 5 position battles of the spring Mar 01, 2024

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This episode of Buckeye Talk is once again split up into two parts, bringing together both Ohio State football's recent history and its present.

Things start off with Stephen Means and Nathan Baird talking about the second day of interviews at the NFL Combine featuring Cade Stover and Josh Proctor. Each player had interesting careers, taking the long route to the pros. Stover began his career as a linebacker, moved to defensive end then flirted with linebacker one more time before settling in as a tight end where he became the most productive player at the position potentially ever. Proctor arrived with all the potential in the world in 2018 but various situations turned what could’ve been a three-and-done career into one lasting six years for the safety.

Then Andrew Gillis subs in for Nathan as he and Stephen discuss the six most important position battles of the spring. Some of those are quite

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Day One from the NFL Combine and projecting Ohio State’s 2025 recruiting class 1.0 Feb 29, 2024

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This episode of Buckeye Talk is split up into two parts bringing together both Ohio State football's recent history and its future.

Things start off with Stephen Means and Nathan Baird talking about the first day of interviews at the NFL Combine discussing what Steele Chambers, Tommy Eichenberg and Michael Hall Jr. had to say. Each looks back at their time as Buckeyes with Hall revealing why it was a no-brainer for him to join Marvin Harrison Jr. as the only third-year players not to return in 2024. Chambers and Eichenberg discuss the future of the OSU linebacker room led by James Laurinaitis.

Then Andrew Gillis subs in for Nathan and he and Stephen take their first crack at projecting OSU's 2025 recruiting class leading to an interesting discussion. This first of three projections over the next nine months features one of the highest-rated classes of the Ryan Day era but comes with a few surprises.

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Faheem Delane, Blake Woodby and Ohio State's potential recruiting success in a Big Ten territory Feb 28, 2024

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On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Andrew Gillis discuss the latest updates in Ohio State recruiting focusing on its efforts in the Maryland and Washington DC area.

The conversation centers around five-star safety Faheem Delane whom Andrew went to see last week to get an update on his status. They discuss how the recent coaching changes may have impacted his recruitment and what a potential timeline for a decision looks like.

The two also discuss four-star cornerback commit Blake Woodby plus a few other potential targets in the region.

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Marvin Harrison Jr., Cade Stover and an Ohio State NFL Combine preview Feb 27, 2024

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On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Nathan Baird and Andrew Gillis discuss Ohio State’s eight players invited to the NFL Combine.

Among the things talked about

Marvin Harrison Jr.’s decision not to participate in drills in Indianapolis and how that impacts — or doesn’t impact — his draft status.
Who are the most interesting Buckeys other than Harrison this week?
Which Ohio State player can turn some heads in Indianapolis?
Michigan got 18 invites to the combine this year. Can OSU surpass that in 2025?

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Ranking Ohio State football's top 15 'do your job' players in 2024 Feb 26, 2024

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On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Nathan Baird and Andrew Gillis rank Ohio State football's top 15 players based on their ability to do their job.

This isn't a discussion about talent, upside or any of the other typical ways to figure out who the Buckeyes' best players are. This is simply about what the tape tells us. In doing so it reveals a stark detail about this team heading into 2024 and a conclusion of what needs to happen for OSU to compete for a national title.

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Sonny Styles, Ohio State's defense and mapping out the 2024 quarterback battle Feb 23, 2024

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On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Nathan Baird and Andrew Gillis answer questions from the Subtext subscribers.

Among the questions discussed:

Could Sonny Styles be a positionless player for Ohio State's 2024 defense?
Who can make the most of the NFL Combine?
How many points will the Buckeyes give up in the first four weeks of the season?
What we need to see from OSU’s offense this spring.

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The 9 most interesting Ohio State football players heading into spring practice Feb 22, 2024

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On this Thursday episode of BUckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Nathan Baird and Andrew Gillis look ahead to the start of Ohio State spring football practice.

To do that, they are drafting the nine Buckeyes that intrigue them the most for spring, from early-enrolled freshmen, to veterans battling for jobs, to players who might be ready to take a step toward stardom.

There will be a lot of OSU coverage from the NFL Combine next week, but spring practice will start before you know it. So let’s get ready now.

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