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Video helped the podcast star Feb 24, 2022

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The only constant is change. And if you are listening to our show directly from our site, or from Apple Podcasts, or Spotify -- or any other audio-only service -- literally nothing will change for you. However, if you are listening (and now watching) our show via YouTube, you have the unfortunate situation of having to see our faces. Yes, we will be doing most of our shows on YouTube with video in full effect. And we apologize in advance for that.

On today's maiden voyage in the video format, Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to talk all things Ohio State football and basketball. The Thursday 5ish has arrived.

Athens, no ... Columbus, yes? | TackettNuts? | QB outlook going forward Feb 23, 2022

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Can Ohio State go into Georgia and get a coveted defensive back?

Can Ohio State go into Louisiana and get a coveted linebacker?

What is the outlook on the QB recruiting front going forward?

All important questions. That means we needed real firepower for the answers.

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The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting - Bill Kurelic - is here with the absolute latest on cornerback Kayin Lee, linebacker Tackett Curtis and what Ohio State is planning for under center going forward.

Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

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'They must be prioritized' | Don't mess with The Game Feb 22, 2022

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Duane Long is here and has identified two Ohioans that need to be Buckeyes.

Shocker: Each is an offensive lineman. So yeah, Duane is geeked. We get to know Ben Roebuck and Luke Hamilton.

We also dive deep on three prospects Ohio State is after that will be visiting in the near future: Brandon Inniss, Sharif Duncan and Ryan Montgomery.

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That's enough for a show ... but not today's show.

Duane also weighs in on B1G division deletion chatter and recent news the College Football Playoff staying status quo for the near future.

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Questions that must be answered Feb 18, 2022

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You asked. We answered. Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for the Friday as we take questions from our subscribers. Among the topics on the agenda:

** How much will the Luke Montgomery commitment help Ohio State land other top 2023 recruits?

** Should the Big Ten do away with divisions?

** If Ohio State could host a College Football Playoff game, should it be at Ohio Stadium (yes) or in Indianapolis (no)?

** Should the Big Ten have eight or nine conference games per season?

** Is there a push to have spring high school football in Ohio?

** How much will Ryan Day make when he eventually signs a new contract at Ohio State?

** Should defensive backs almost always look back toward the ball when making a play?

** How will the Buckeyes' offensive line look next season?

All of that and more is coming your way on an extended version of the Friday 5ish.

Ohio's No. 1 prospect commits today | Louisiana love | NIL wins and losses Feb 17, 2022

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Today is a biggie for Ohio State on the recruiting trail. The Buckeye State's top Class of 2023 prospect will make his college plan known.

Findlay's Luke Montgomery will announce his commitment on CBS HQ at 3 p.m. EST. Montgomery's finalists include Ohio State, Oklahoma, Clemson, Michigan and Notre Dame. He's the nation's No. 4-ranked offensive tackle, according to the 247Sports Composite.

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The good news? All six Crystal Balls rolled for Montgomery are headed for Columbus. Predictions from our Bill Kurelic and 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong are among them ... so you know what that means (be very optimistic).

Also: If we discuss Louisiana phenom Tackett Curtis - see THE film here - on each BM5 does that increase the chance he commits to Ohio State?

Let's find out.

We get into some NIL chatter, as well. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!

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Special pod: Reactions from Gene Smith's intriguing press conference Feb 17, 2022

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What stood out the most from Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith's press conference on Wednesday? Dave Biddle and Patrick Murphy break it down.

Should NIL be regulated? How? Feb 16, 2022

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The media will meet with Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith today at 11:30 a.m. There are a number of things Bucknuts is curious to ask Smith, but at the top of the list is what to do about players being able to profit off of their name, image and likeness in college athletics. Right now, it's basically the wild west with no rules. Should there be regulations? If so, what should they entail?

Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, the scholarship crunch that the football team faces, the Buckeyes' basketball team getting rolling at the right time and more.

All of that is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish.

Duane on LB prospect: 'My lord' | Targeting defensive tackle, safety Feb 15, 2022

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This is what Ohio State fans pined for.

New defensive coordinator Jim Knowles brings hope the Buckeyes can return to defensive dominance. Several years of subpar performances sandwiched around a Jeff Halfey-led radar blip meant change was in order. Now it's about getting current personnel up to speed and finding prospects that best fit the Knowles approach.

Translation: Ohio State needs several defensive tackles and safeties - the latter of which has an added emphasis in the scheme.

So how is this for synergy? Our Bill Kurelic has identified four safeties and three defensive tackles the Buckeyes are chasing and Duane Long is here to let you know what he thinks of each prospect. (Kurelic has also identified cornerbacks and receivers Ohio State is chasing which we will tackle next Tuesday).

We also discuss Payton Kirkland setting up his third Ohio State visit and break down what the Florida offensive lineman brings to the gridiron.

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Finally, we had Duane opine on Louisiana linebacker and prime Knowles target Tackett Curtis. If you've seen his video ... you know why.

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Buckeyes 6 over scholarship limit | What happens from here? Feb 14, 2022

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Spring ball is just around the corner and Ohio State is currently six over the limit of 85 scholarships. That obviously means some guys will be on the move before camp begins in early August. Who might some of those players be? Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to speculate on how Ryan Day might manage this tricky situation with his roster.

Also, is the NCAA at fault for counting "super seniors" against the 85 limit, unlike last year? Or is perhaps another group of people at fault?

Furthermore, even though the Buckeyes are over the limit now, might they look to the transfer portal to boost the tight end position?

All of that and more is coming your way on the Monday 5ish.

Who will be Buckeyes' starting safeties, linebackers? Feb 11, 2022

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Who will be Ohio State's three starting safeties in defensive coordinator Jim Knowles' scheme? What about the two starting linebackers? Jonah Booker drops by for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus give thoughts on the "Joe Burrow debate," a prediction on who will win the Super Bowl and more.

All of that is coming your way on the Friday 5ish.

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