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Mass exodus at Penn State? Buckeyes keep gaining momentum Jun 14, 2019

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Despite finishing with a 9-4 record last season, Penn State appeared to be a program with a lot of momentum in terms of recruiting.

The Nittany Lions got off to a very good start with their 2020 class and appeared to be a lock to finish in the top-10 of the 247Sports Composite team rankings. However, this week alone they have had a trio of 4-star prospects de-commit, and have fallen to the No. 20 class in the land.

This is on the heels of several players transferring from the program in the weeks and months following the 2018 season.

Is this just an unlucky stretch for head coach James Franklin and PSU? Or is there more at play behind the scenes?

Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit to discuss that, plus:

* Ohio State has the No. 8 class in the country so far for 2020. How high might head coach Ryan Day and the Buckeyes finish this cycle? Are OSU fans looking at a top-5 class? Perhaps top-3?

* What are thoughts thus far on Ohio State first-year quarterbacks coach/passing game coordinator Mike Yurcich?

* The Buckeye coaches have not said sophomore Justin Fields will be the starting QB. They are saying it will be a competition with fourth-year junior Gunnar Hoak, who transferred from Kentucky last month. What is to be made of that?

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

'The standard has remained the same' Jun 13, 2019

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You know about the offensive recruiting haul Ohio State is putting together for the Class of 2020.

You had concerns about defensive recruiting.

Your concerns are about to go away.

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here to talk:

* Clark Phillips

* Kourt Williams

* Cody Simon

* Lathan Ransom

Wiltfong as puts the 2020 offensive haul in perspective and it's the kind of perspective you are really gonna like.

Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

Will Petit-Frere be a starter this season? Jun 12, 2019

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Ohio State redshirt freshman offensive tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere was the No. 1-ranked OT in the country in the 2018 class, per the 247Sports Composite.

Will Petit-Frere be a starter for the Buckeyes this fall? Or will he be more like a sixth man?

That is one of the many topics on today's show as The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle. Also on the docket:

* What is to be made of the information from Joshua Perry that the Buckeyes are doing "more running than ever" this summer?

* Who will be the Buckeyes' starting safety opposite Jordan Fuller?

* Recruiting is really heating up for Ohio State. The latest news is that the Crystal Ball projections favor the Buckeyes to land high 4-star cornerback Clark Phillips out of California.

All of that and more on the midweek extravaganza.

'Not enough hullabaloo' Jun 11, 2019

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Full speed ahead would be an understatement for Ohio State's current recruiting efforts. We are trying to keep up.

Our very own Duane Long is here to help and spread wisdom on the following:

* Flipping offensive lineman Grant Toutant from Penn State to Ohio State.

* Joe Royer vs. Luke Lachey: What does it mean?

* Ben Chrisman: Nekkid jaunt inspiration?

* Clark Phillips III ... are Irish Eyes actually smiling on Columbus?

It's a good time to be a Buckeye on the trail. Which means it's a good time to spend 5ish with us this a.m.

The Joshua Perry Show: What the Buckeyes are doing during summer Jun 10, 2019

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Joshua Perry is back with the latest edition of his podcast, The Joshua Perry Show.

On today's episode, the former Ohio State linebacker, captain, national champion and NFL player joins Dave Biddle to discuss the following:

* Why the Real Life Wednesday program at OSU has been such a bit hit.

* Ryan Day making the wise decision to continue the RLW program.

* What are the Buckeyes doing right now as they prepare for the 2019 college football season?

* Does Joshua like the way the rules are set up for players in the summer? The rules were changed five years ago, when Perry and OSU were about to enter their 2014 national title season.

All of that and more is coming at you on The Joshua Perry Show.

Buckeyes flip 4-star OT from Penn State Jun 10, 2019

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Urban Meyer was known for breaking out the spatula on the recruiting trail. It seems he has taught Ryan Day well.

Day and the Buckeyes flipped 4-star offensive tackle Grant Toutant from Penn State to Ohio State on Sunday night.

Did this come out of the blue? And what does it mean for OSU?

The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, joins Dave Biddle to talk all thing Toutant, plus:

* Where do things stand with Paris Johnson and Darrion Henry, the two top recruits in Ohio?

* On the tight end recruiting front, was the Dean surprised that Joe Royer got offered by the Buckeyes, and Luke Lachey was not?

* What is the latest with 5-star running back Kendall Milton?

* How many recruits will OSU likely take in its 2020 class? Could it be 25 or 26?

All of that and more on the Monday extravaganza.

JBook responds to Milton controversy | OSU one-day camp notes Jun 07, 2019

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Our own Jonah Booker caused a little bit of a stir on Twitter when he posted that Ohio State is the clear leader for 5-star running back Kendall Milton.

Milton's father, Chris Milton, was not a fan of JBook's tweet, and made that quite clear on the social media platform.

Until now, JBook has not said a word about the "controversy." But he talks about it on today's show with Dave Biddle. Then the show moves on to:

* Discussion about OSU's one-day camp on Thursday. What stood out the most?

* Are things looking really good for the Buckeyes when it comes to Paris Johnson and Darrion Henry?

* Is Trey Leroux a much better prospect than his ranking indicates?

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

First domino? | Classic Ohio State-Michigan battle Jun 06, 2019

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Can Ohio State recruit on defense like it does offense?

Which elite running back will be the first to commit?

Which DMV product are the Buckeyes chasing?

What does the addition of Julian Fleming do for Ryan Day's profile?

Questions abound.

Luckily, today's show features an answer man: 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong.

He's here to educate. If you are here to learn, you picked the right spot.

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

Defensive recruits on deck? 'Bases loaded, nobody out' Jun 05, 2019

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Ohio State only has one defensive commit so far in its 2020 class.

However, are several defensive commits on the verge of committing to Ryan Day and the Buckeyes?

Bill "Bank" Greene thinks so. Bank joins Dave Biddle for today's show and believes that the "bases are loaded with nobody out" in terms of defensive recruits for OSU. Now, Day and his staff need to bring the runners home.

A deeper discussion on that is coming at you, plus:

* Will the Jaheim Thomas situation impact Paris Johnson and/or Darrion Henry as it pertains to Ohio State?

* What is Bank hearing about OSU's defensive coaches, specificially their recruiting acumen?

All of that and more is happening on the Wednesday extravaganza.

Bonus Edition: Duane Long returns Jun 04, 2019

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There's been something missing in your life. It's hard to grasp but you know it's not there. It's just a feeling of emptiness.

Well, cheer up. Your problems are solved.

Duane Long is back.

The inimitable Bucknuts institution was sidelined nearly a month.

What does he think about Julian Fleming?

Kendall Milton?

Recruiting on defense?

Duane covers it all in his return.

Spend 5ish with us this afternoon.

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