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Fields to be named starter Monday? Aug 16, 2019

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Ohio State head coach Ryan Day is yet to name a starting quarterback.

However, he said he would likely make a decision on Monday. Does that mean he will announce Justin Fields is the Buckeyes' starter?

Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus many other camp happenings on the Friday extravaganza.

The Fong on Tate: Told you so | Another QB in 2020? Aug 15, 2019

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Perhaps you've heard: Tate Martell failed to earn the starting quarterback job at Miami (Fla.). Given Martell's Ohio Statish roots, it was big news in Columbus.

But was it surprising news?

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to talk Martell, Ohio State quarterback recruiting and where on the Buckeyes' schedule could trouble raise?

All of that and more is coming at you on the Thursday extravaganza.

'Day is making Justin Fields win the job' Aug 14, 2019

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Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has said all along that sophomore Justin Fields would not have the starting quarterback job handed to him.

However, very few actually believed him.

Thus far, Day has remained firm that it's still a competition between Fields and fourth-year junior Gunnar Hoak.

The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus:

* What can be expected of Fields if he is the starting QB this year for OSU?

* What should fans expect from true freshman running back Marcus Crowley?

* Is Baron Browning headed for a breakout year at linebacker? Or is the former 5-star recruit still going to leave fans wanting more.

* What are takes on Tate Martell not being named the starting QB at Miami?

All of that and more is coming at you on the Wednesday extravaganza.

Duane's linebacker shuffle Aug 13, 2019

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No position group enters this season with more questions than linebacker.

The standard set in Columbus - see recent examples Ryan Shazier, Darron Lee, Raekwon McMillan - has been elusive for a few years. Ryan Day brought in a new coach - Al Washington by way of Ann Arbor - to get the unit back to where it needs to be.

Can he do it?

Was it a talent issue?

Can the linebackers play well enough for Ohio State to compete at a 'playoff' level?

Duane Long is here to continue his unit-by-unit Buckeye previews and takes on linebackers.

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

The Dean on Paris Johnson, RB recruiting, current RB depth Aug 12, 2019

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It is Monday and the Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, joins Dave Biddle to discuss the following:

* Why is Bill headed down to Cincinnati to see Paris Johnson today?

* How would Bill describe Johnson's game? What does he already do very well? What does he still need to work on?

* What is the latest with running back recruiting for the Buckeyes in their 2020 class?

* And we even have a non-recruiting topic for the Dean: Is he concerned about running back depth for the 2019 Buckeyes?

All of that and more is coming at you on the Monday extravaganza.

'Now or never for Baron Browning' | True frosh who could step up Aug 09, 2019

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Baron Browning is only halfway through his college career as he enters his junior season at Ohio State.

However, is it now or never for the middle linebacker in terms of making an impact for the Buckeyes?

Jonah Booker drops by for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus:

* What true freshmen could make an impact for OSU in 2019?

* What are thoughts about the Buckeyes' offensive line?

* What about the linebacking corps? Is it still a concern, or no?

* And why is everyone talking up sophomore defensive tackle Tommy Togiai so much?

All of that and more is coming at you on the Friday extravaganza.

The Fong on RB recruiting | More talent in 2019: OSU or UM? Aug 08, 2019

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What is the latest on running back recruiting for Ohio State in the 2020 class?

That is the question on the mind of many fans, and Steve Wiltfong drops by to answer it.

Also from The Fong:

* What does he think specifically of the recruiting acumen of Tony Alford?

* What does Steve think will happen with four-star RB Jalen Berger from New Jersey?

* Which team has more talent in 2019? Ohio State or Michigan?

* What is different about recruiting at OSU with Ryan Day in charge and not Urban Meyer?

All of that and more is coming at you on the Thursday extravaganza.

High points from camp: Good OL depth, defense on the rise Aug 07, 2019

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Ohio State has four practices in the books during preseason camp, and Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss:

* The Buckeyes' quality depth on the offensive line and at wide receiver.

* OSU's possible lack of qualiy depth at running back.

* What stands out defensively thus far for the Buckeyes?

* How about David Lighty, William Buford, Aaron Craft, Jon Diebler, Evan Ravenel and the rest of Carmen's Crew from The Basketball Tournament? They won the $2 million championship last night with a 66-60 win over Marquette's alumni team, the Golden Eagles.

All of that and more is coming at you on the Wednesday extravaganza.

Should Buckeyes kick tires on Brenton Cox? | Insights from OSU's training camp from Duane Aug 06, 2019

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Brenton Cox was a 5-star defensive end who was committed to Ohio State in the 2018 class. However, Cox eventually flipped from OSU to Georgia.

Cox has now been dismissed from the Bulldogs' program. Therefore, should the Buckeyes kick the tires on Cox, or no?

Duane Long joins Dave Biddle on today's show to discuss that, plus:

* What intrigues Duane the most regarding Ohio State's preseason camp thus far?

* What is the latest with 2020 quarterback and running back recruiting for the Buckeyes?

All of that and more is coming at you on the Tuesday spectacular.

Bank is money on Monday Aug 05, 2019

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There is a lot to talk about in the world of Ohio State football, and on the recruiting front.

On today's show, Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle to get the listeners up to speed on:

* What fans should expect from quarterback Justin Fields this season.

* How is the offensive line looking thus far? Who might start at certain spots?

* Other than J.K. Dobbins and Fields, who will the Buckeyes rely most on to carry the ball this season?

* What is the latest with running back recruiting?

* What are Bank's thoughts on Tony Alford as a recruiter?

All of that and more is coming at you on the Monday extravaganza.

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