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Scouting Ohio deep dive | Porter's 'Different Humans' Feb 19, 2021

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We could not be more thrilled to have added Mark Porter to the Bucknuts staff. The Scouting Ohio guru is the premier voice on Ohio recruiting and is showing us why.

Today, we do a deep dive on how Porter gathers his info for college programs across the country as we discuss:

* Luke Montgomery - Offered yesterday and Crystal Balls followed soon thereafter.

* Who uses Scouting Ohio?

* How does Mark identify an Ohio State-caliber prospect?

* Who are the 'DIFFERENT HUMANS' he has seen (see list and scouting reports below).

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**PORTER'S DIFFERENT HUMANS**

* Defensive lineman J.T. Tuimolaou

* Defensive end Jack Sawyer

* Wide receiver Emeka Egbuka

* Defensive tackle Walter Nolen

* Linebacker C.J. Hicks

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Wiltfong takes back the trail Feb 18, 2021

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It's Thursday and 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is back in his usual slot after a semi-restful vacation.

He explains.

Wiltfong also brings you the latest on several key Ohio State recruiting targets:

* Kiyaunta Goodwin - Indiana's top big man and it's not hoops.

* Walter Nolen - Wiltfong just spoke with Nolen's father. What's the latest?

* Addison Nichols - Can the Buckeyes beat the Bulldogs for a Peach State native?

* Zion Branch - Has Bishop Gorman produced another elite safety prospect in the 'Bubba Bolden' mold?

Answers to these burning recruiting questions await!

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Ohio State's culture club Feb 17, 2021

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This much we know about college football: It's Ohio State, Alabama, Clemson ... and everyone else.

How do the Buckeyes plan to emerge from the trio of excellence?

Cue Boy George.

Why would we do such a thing? Because today's show is about the 'culture club' that Ryan Day is building and why it has made Columbus such an attractive place for current and future residents.

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Now THE top priority? | Raw LBs vs. Secondary concerns Feb 16, 2021

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Big man. Even bigger impression?

It's Tuesday and that means Duane Long is here and our offensive-line loving aficionado offers his thoughts on Kiyaunta Goodwin following his Best of The Midwest performance over the weekend. Let's just say Duane was ... uhhh ... impressed. Where does Goodwin now rank on the Class of 2022 priority list?

Then it's a deep dive on the season ahead's greatest concern: Inexperience at linebacker or the questions in the secondary?

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All lined up for Spring | Title time? Feb 15, 2021

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Snow is falling in Ohio and Dave Biddle is on vacation. But the show must go on!

Steve Helwagen joins Dan Rubin to predict how Ohio State's offensive and defensive lines will look once the pads come back on.

Also, Chris Holtmann and Co. are cruising. Current projections have the Buckeyes as an NCAA Tournament No. 1 seed.

Can they win it all?

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Washington staying at Ohio State | Recruiting dead period extended? Feb 12, 2021

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Al Washington is returning to Ohio State with a bigger role and more money, but he still turned down $1.5 million per year to become Tennessee's defensive coordinator. How big of a win was this for Ryan Day and the Buckeyes? Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, the recent hirings of analysts Paul Rhoads and Todd Fitch, and that the NCAA could extend the dead period in recruiting and how that might impact the Buckeyes.

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

No Volunteers | Life after Dead Period? Feb 11, 2021

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There will be no Orange Creamsicle flavoring in Ohio State's recipe for the season ahead.

Tennessee's pursuit of Ohio State linebackers coach Al Washington? It's over. Big Al is staying in C-bus.

Ohio State's interest in Vols transfer linebacker Henry To'o To'o? He's likely headed to Tuscaloosa.

What does it mean for the Buckeyes?

The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting Bill Kurelic is here for the vacationing Steve Wiltfong to touch on Washington's recruiting prowess retained and why it was always heading home or 'Bama for To'o To'o before offering the latest on the recruiting calendar will shake out over the next few months.

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Hurry up and wait Feb 10, 2021

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It seemed imminent that we would have a verdict on the Al Washington situation by Tuesday.

Now it's Wednesday.

What is the latest with Washington? Is he staying at Ohio State or leaving for Tennessee?

Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss that and more on the Wednesday 5ish.

Calling Al? | Open spots filled by ... Feb 09, 2021

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Tennessee and new head coach Josh Heupel are in hot pursuit of Ohio State's Al Washington.

Will a promotion to defensive coordinator in Knoxville be enough?

Will Ohio State sweeten his current spot to make him stay?

Duane Long is here and we discuss.

Also on the docket:

* Who emerges to fill the Justin Fields void?

* After years of shaky depth, the offensive line is loaded. Who starts?

* We are also joined by 247Sports experts who let you know which freshmen will shine early for Ohio State.

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Who will be Buckeyes' QB? Will OSU tap into portal to find DB? Vols courting Al Washington? Feb 08, 2021

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Who will be Ohio State's starting quarterback in 2021? Will the Buckeyes actively look at the portal to try and find a player that can boost their secondary? Is Tennessee courting Al Washington for their defensive coordinator job and will he stay at OSU?

These are some of the many topics Steve Helwagen and Dave Biddle tackle on the Monday 5ish.

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