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Biggest storylines at B1G media days this week Jul 19, 2021

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The college football season is almost here. Big Ten media days will be held Thursday-Friday in Indianapolis this week and we are fired up about it on the Bucknuts Morning 5. Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to preview media days, including:

* What are the biggest storylines for Ohio State?

* What's the biggest storyline for one of the other 13 teams? Could it be whether this will be Jim Harbaugh's final season at Michigan?

* What kind of questions will Kevin Warren be asked? Will he actually answer them?

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

Wiltfong on Enai White, Zion Branch, Xavier Nwankpa, Ewers vs. Klubnik Jul 16, 2021

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247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here. Life got in the way on Thursday.

So that means today is a twofer: Two BM5 episodes for the price of one.

It's a glorious Friday as we head into a summer weekend. We asked Bucknutters to submit quality questions for Wiltfong.

Quality answers ensued.

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

Confidence level in Buckeyes' defense? | D-line will be 'hell on wheels' Jul 16, 2021

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On a scale of 1-10, what is your confidence level in Ohio State's 2021 defense and defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs? Jonah Booker drops by for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus:

* What is a bigger concern on the defense: the linebacker or the defensive backs?

* How great will the Buckeyes' 2021 defensive line be?

* Moving to the offensive side of the ball, who will be the starting center?

* JBook is keeping a close eye on a handful of recruits. He explains which ones and why.

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

Should Buckeyes' 2010 wins be restored? | Stroud/McCord closer than you think? Jul 14, 2021

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Terrelle Pryor and the guys want their wins back. And can you blame them? (Well, maybe you can, and we will get into all of that.) Ohio State was 12-1 in 2010, but that season was wiped from the record books due to "Tatgate." Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus:

* Is the competition to be the Buckeyes' 2021 starting quarterback between CJ Stroud and Kyle McCord closer than some might believe?

* The Buckeyes aren't just "top heavy" at the wide receiver position, they are deep (despite narratives that say otherwise).

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

Elite safety maneuvers? | Feeling Fitz | Oregon vs. Minny Jul 13, 2021

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Ohio State's recruiting dominance is ongoing and space to add more excellent prospects is dwindling in the Class of 2022. The Buckeyes have the nation's No. 1 class at this point but maintain plans for a fabulous finale.

Who are the last names that will join the fold?

Duane Long is here to talk about the latest addition to the '22 crew - George Fitzpatrick - and who might join him in the team picture.

Also:

* Is complaining about offensive line coach Greg Studrawa an uniformed maneuver?

* Bigger worry: Minnesota or Oregon?

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

Ranking the top-10 coaches in college football Jul 12, 2021

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Recently, a national publication came out with a list of the 10-best active head coaches in college football, and Ohio State's Ryan Day was not on that list. So, obviously that list can be disregarded. However, on today's show, Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle as they give their 10-best coaches in the college game. Hint: Day was not omitted from their lists.

Also on the show, we talk about the Buckeyes' fantastic 2022 recruiting class and who might be next to join.

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

Expectations for JTT | Latest with 2022 OL recruiting Jul 09, 2021

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It is Friday and that means Jonah Booker on the Bucknuts Morning 5. What are expectations for J.T. Tuimoloau as a freshman for Ohio State this year? What is the latest on offensive line recruiting for the Buckeyes in the 2022 class? And what are JBook's thoughts on NIL thus far?

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

[Note: Offensive tackle George Fitzpatrick, who is discussed on the show, announced after our recording that he will make his announcement later today. Keep it locked to Bucknuts for what very well could be good news for the Buckeyes.]

Latest on Enai White, Xavier Nwankpa | Concerned about Quinn Ewers? Jul 08, 2021

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Ohio State is on the trail trading punches with Alabama, Georgia, Clemson, Notre Dame and other heavyweights. Those schools better have a solid chin. The Buckeyes have knockout power.

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to shed light on the squared circle of recruiting. He offers the latest on Enai White, Xavier Nwankpa and several other key targets already in the fold: Kojo Antwi and J.T. Tuimoloau.

Also, Wiltfong was hanging with Quinn Ewers in California last week at Elite 11. Is he worked up about the nation's top-rated QB?

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

Why NIL is 'even bigger' than Gee Scott Sr. anticipated | Insights on JTT's recruitment Jul 07, 2021

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College athletes being able to profit off their name, image and likeness is "even bigger" than Gee Scott Sr. expected. And he knew it would be really good. Mr. Scott returns to the show to explain more about that and other issues with NIL. Plus he delves into insights about J.T. Tuimoloau that you will not want to miss.

Also, why are all of these top recruits wanting to play for Ohio State?

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

Two nekkid jaunts, zero arrests | Day > Meyer | Linebacker changes Jul 06, 2021

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Let's face it, that was as good a 48-hour recruiting stretch as even Ohio State has had in quite some time.

Adding the nation's top player? Check.

Adding a prospect from Georgia that didn't list Ohio State as a finalist originally? Check.

Ryan Day outpacing Urban Meyer on the recruiting trail? Check.

Linebackers coming from other major programs and our own running back room? Check.

Check up.

Duane Long is here to take you to the rack.

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

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