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Feb. 10: Kurelic and Porter on the Ohio State recruiting trail Feb 10, 2022

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It is again time to go on the Ohio State recruiting trail with Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter.

Kurelic and Porter were on the road every weekend during the high school season. There are of course no games now, but there is still plenty to talk about when it comes to Ohio State recruiting.

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On today’s show we talk:

** Big changes Kurelic and Porter have seen in the past 15 to 25 years

** Ohio State offensive line target Luke Montgomery who will soon announce his college choice

** What in the world is going on at Michigan

** Porter welcoming in college coaches to his home and joining them virtually in their recruiting rooms

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Wake up, Louisiana | Tate, Montgomery, Michigan, Super Bowl Feb 10, 2022

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Can Jim Knowles do what no other Ohio State defensive boss has done?

Can he go into Louisiana and secure an elite prospect? We know this: If the Buckeyes don't get Bayou State star linebacker Tackett Curtis it won't be due to a lack of effort.

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here and updates Ohio State's quest for Curtis in real time during the show.

** Also:

* Comparing Carnell Tate and Garrett Wilson at similar stage.

* Has Jim Harbaugh's staff shakeup affected Michigan recruiting?

* When Luke Montgomery pledges on Feb. 17 what can we expect?

* Who wins the Super Bowl?

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

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Realistic expectations for Knowles' defense in year one? (Plus answers to more of your questions) Feb 09, 2022

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Occasionally we solicit questions for the Bucknuts Morning Five via The Front Row message board. Today is one of those days. What are expectations for new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles in year one in 2022? We start with that one. Also on the docket:

* Which players need to step up most for the Buckeyes this season?

* What are our best memories of the former Ohio State players who will be playing in the Super Bowl for the Bengals?

* What in the world is going on at Michigan?

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

Montgomery in ... but where? | Northern exposed | Joe Cool? Feb 08, 2022

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Luke Montgomery is from Findlay, Ohio.

Findlay High is actually three miles closer to the college in Ann Arbor than The Ohio State University in Columbus. Our vibe is proximity won't be the determining factor in his college decision.

Ohio's top Class of 2023 prospect has announced Feb.17 as his commitment date. The 6-foot-5, 260-pound offensive lineman boasts a who's who of finalists: Ohio State, Michigan, Notre Dame, Penn State, Clemson and Oklahoma. The Top247 ranks Montgomery as the No. 1 recruit in the state of Ohio. He is tabbed as the country's No. 6 offensive tackle and No. 62 prospect overall per the 247Sports Composite.

Duane Long is here to put all of that in context before commenting on possible Ohio State standouts, Jim Harbaugh's goofy offseason and who wins the Super Bowl.

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What can be expected from Buckeyes' two transfers: McCalister, Trayanum? Feb 07, 2022

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We have talked a lot about Ohio State's new assistant coaches and also the 2022 recruiting class. But what about the two players who transferred to OSU this offseason: safety Tanner McCalister and linebacker DeaMonte Trayanum? What can fans expect out of them during the 2022 season?

Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:

* Josh Gattis leaving Michigan to become the offensive coordinator of the Miami Hurricanes. This means the Wolverines will now be replacing both coordinators. What does this say about Jim Harbaugh, if anything?

* Speaking of OSU's new coaches, what stood out to Patrick when we met with them last week? Does he think Jim Knowles can turn around the Buckeyes' defense immediately?

* Ohio State's men's basketball team looked very good in picking up a win over Maryland on Sunday. What are expectations for the Buckeyes with March Madness right around the corner?

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

JBook on Buckeyes' new arrivals | Hot Stover League | 'Crawling back to Michigan with tail between his legs' Feb 04, 2022

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It is a jam-packed Friday version of the show as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for the festivities. Among the items on the agenda include:

* What does JBook think about the four new assistant coaches at Ohio State? And what are his impressions of the 13 new players for the Buckeyes? (11 early-enrollees, 2 transfers.)

* Is Cade Stover the odds-on favorite to be the Buckeyes' LEO (hybrid OLB/DE) in Jim Knowles' scheme?

* What does JBook think about Jim Harbaugh returning to Michigan after flirting with the NFL?

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

Legit Lebbeus love | Where's Wiltfong?: National Signing Day superlatives Feb 03, 2022

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Ohio State signed and then introduced several Class of 2022 commitments yesterday.

But was it complete?

Despite hectic travel conditions, 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong checks in during a layover in Atlanta's Hartsfield–Jackson Airport en route (hopefully) to Indianapolis from our CBS Sports Digital home office in Fort Lauderdale. Wiltfong is traveling with the latest on Lebbeus Overton's big move.

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The nation's top Class of 2023 prospect is now in the Class of 2022. The defensive tackle from Alpharetta (Ga.) Milton announced his top five.

Ohio State made the cut.

How hard should we dream here?

How should we feel about Ohio State's current '22 haul?

As the dust settles from National Signing Day, Wiltfong joins from Gate E35 to let you know exactly where the Buckeyes stand.

'Avalanche of good news' Feb 02, 2022

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It is late signing day, the media met with Ohio State's new assistant coaches on Monday, and today we will interview the 11 early-enrollee freshmen, plus the two players who transferred to OSU this offseason. Also, veteran players like Jerron Cage continue to announce they are returning to Ohio State for another season.

As Matt Baxendell says on today's show, there is an "avalanche of good news" right now in Buckeye Nation. Let's talk all about it on the Wednesday 5ish.

Super ... or not? | Signing Day's eve | Tight end talk Feb 01, 2022

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We are less than 24 hours from National Signing Day and you've come to the right place. 247Sports has all the bells and whistles planned for tomorrow's all-day, extensive, exhaustive coverage of the special day.

Will it be a drama-filled time for your Buckeyes? Not likely. The Buckeyes remain in the mix for several targets but none have Crystal Balls rolling towards the 614 currently.

Yet, there is much to cover today ... and Duane Long is here.

Others topics of discussion:

* Super seniors returning/leaving: Depth charged?

* Who emerges at tight end?

* Left tackle locked up?

* Khakis in Minneapolis?

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It's time to meet Ohio State's new assistant coaches | Buckeye-heavy Bengals Super Bowl bound Jan 31, 2022

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Ohio State will have football media availability for the first time since the Rose Bowl late this afternoon and we are quite excited about it. We are expected to interview head coach Ryan Day, new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, new offensive line coach Justin Frye, new cornerbacks coach Tim Walton and new safeties coach Perry Eliano. What are we most curious to hear about from the coaches? Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:

* The Cincinnati Bengals are going to the Super Bowl and they have four starters who are former Buckeyes. Well, five including Joe Burrow. (Hey, Burrow has a degree from OSU and was on the team for three seasons. He counts. Wait, does he count?)

* Resuming a topic from Friday's show, what would Steve think about the Big Ten eliminating divisions? Or would he prefer to keep the East and West?

* Steve was in West Lafayette for Ohio State's near-incredible comeback at Purdue in basketball yesterday. The Buckeyes fell short, but are we encouraged by this team overall?

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

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