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Friday Madness Mar 19, 2021

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The Madness has arrived and Ohio State will tip-0ff at 3 p.m. ET (CBS) today against Oral Roberts. How far do we think the Buckeyes will go in the Big Dance? What is the likely status of senior forward Kyle Young for the Buckeyes? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for JBook's usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus:

* What were the main takeaways from Ryan Day's press conference on Wednesday?

* The Buckeyes kick off spring football practice today and we will interview coordinators Kerry Coombs and Kevin Wilson, plus some players, around 11:45 a.m. today. What are some main storylines we're watching?

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

Running back recruiting rundown | Sleeper emerging for Goodwin? Mar 18, 2021

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Ohio State has offered 10 Class of 2022 running backs. But several have emerged as top targets.

If you check their 247Sports profiles Nicholas Singleton, Kaytron Allen and Dallan Hayden are all 'Warm' on Ohio State. Damari Alston and newly-offered Omarion Hampton are also names you need to know.

Who will ultimately join Ohio State's fold?

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This seems like a job for 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. Luckily, the venerable scribe is here to stock us with all the running back info we need. Wiltfong also provides an update on coveted offensive lineman Kiyaunta Goodwin and a sleeper team possibly emerging in the tussle for his pledge.

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

Another chance or not for Hooker? Favorable NCAA draw for Buckeyes? Mar 17, 2021

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Will Marcus Hooker get another chance at Ohio State following his recent OVI charge? Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus:

* Ryan Day will meet with the media today. What are we looking forward to hearing the most from the Buckeyes' head coach?

* And on the hoops front, did Ohio State get a good draw in the NCAA Tournanent? And how far do we think they will go?

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

Going deep on depth chart | Final Four or bust? Mar 16, 2021

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Ready to get deep? Duane Long is.

We gathered Dave Biddle's football depth chart projections for Ohio State's offense and defense from last month to get us started.

Where does Duane agree? Where does he disagree?

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There's more spots open than usual and we get deep on all the questions.

Plus: How far will Ohio State's hoops squad advance in the NCAA Tournament? We offer up our thoughts.

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Beware the Buckeyes of March Mar 15, 2021

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Beware the ides of March? How about beware the Buckeyes of March? Today's show is equal parts Ohio State football and basketball as Dave Biddle flies solo. Spring ball kicks off for Ohio State on Friday and it will be good having some football back in our lives. What will be the big questions posed to head coach Ryan Day when he meets with the media on Wednesday?

Also, March is of course known for college basketball, and the Buckeyes earned a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament, which is their highest seed in eight years. Let's take a look at the draw, whether its favorable for OSU and much more.

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

Survive & advance | Anti-anti-vaxxers Mar 12, 2021

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It's March and it is all about surviving and advancing in the postseason. That is exactly what Ohio State's men's basketball team did yesterday against Minnesota in the Big Ten Tournament. Can they do it again today against Purdue? Jonah Booker drops by for his usual Friday visit with Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:

* If you don't think everyone in the Buckeyes' football program will get the COVID-19 vaccine, think again.

* What are JBook's thoughts on spring ball opening exactly a week from today?

* Will Jeremy Ruckert finally be the OSU tight end that has a big season catching the ball?

* Of the second-year and first-year wide receivers for the Buckeyes, who will have the biggest impacts this fall?

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

Buckeyes on Dayton gem | Pride of the Tigers ... or Buckeyes? Mar 11, 2021

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The Ohio State offer came for the Wagner family. Was it several years late? Maybe. We'll explain.

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong helps us do so as we review the offer to Aamil Wagner. The offensive lineman is Zoom meeting with a blue blood coach today.

Who is it?

We also get deep on a young, elite running back the Buckeyes are pursuing and take a look at cornerback recruiting.

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

Buckeyes on pause | Could COVID concerns bleed into season again? Mar 10, 2021

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Ohio State announced on Tuesday that it was suspending all football-related team activities for one week due to an increased number of COVID-19 tests within the program. Is there reason to be concerned? Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle on today's show to give opinions on that, which OSU players can help themselves the most at pro day on March 30 and more.

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

Duane's Top 5 (Still) Most Wanted for 2022 Mar 09, 2021

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What if our Duane Long was appointed Ohio State's recruiting coordinator? The mind has trouble contemplating such a premise but this much is clear: Line play would be in focus. Like ... really in focus.

So we asked Duane to come up with his top five most wanted prospects still out there in the Class of 2022. Skill players need not apply.

The list consists of three defensive linemen and two offensive linemen. It's a big group. You wouldn't want to cover their grocery bill but you definitely want them protecting our quarterback and going after theirs (among other things).

So sit back and listen to Duane get passionate about big dudes playing football.

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

Expectations for 2021 Buckeyes | Schedule breakdown Mar 08, 2021

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Is it too early to start talking about expectations for Ohio State's 2021 football team? No? Good. Because Dave Biddle does a deep dive on that during today's show. Also, we take a close look at the Buckeyes' 2021 schedule, which is quite an interesting slate.

And the show concludes with some OSU basketball talk. The Buckeyes are entering the postseason on a four-game losing streak. Can they get their confidence back at just the right time? We shall see.

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

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