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Five stars in focus May 21, 2019

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Can you imagine Justin Fields handing the ball to Kendall Milton, who darts around the end courtesy of a Paris Johnson pancake block? And can you imagine it setting up some play-action love as Fields hits wide receiver Justin Fleming for six?

Let your imagination run wild ... because that could become reality.

All three Class of 2020 five-stars could don the Scarlet and Gray. Duane Long remains on hiatus but we bring in the Dean of Ohio State recruiting - Bill Kurelic - to offer up the latest on the 15 stars of fun those three combine for.

Also: Two Ohioans earned Buckeye offers recently. Are they headed for Columbus?

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

The Joshua Perry Show: Recruiting concerns on defense? May 20, 2019

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We are back with this week's edition of The Joshua Perry Show.

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

* The Buckeyes only have one defensive commitment in their 2020 recruiting class, exactly seven months from the early signing period in December. Is Joshua concerned? Why or why not?

* Does Joshua like the early signing period?

* How long does it usually take for transfers to get acclimated to their new programs?

* What are thoughts on OSU's defensive tackles for the 2019 season? How good, or great, is this group?

* Some former players -- like Michael Thomas -- have said that they think practices during the Urban Meyer era were more grueling than what some of them saw when they visited OSU and watched a spring practice or two this year. Thomas was somewhat joking it appears, but many fans have asked if the new coaching staff is too soft on the players. Joshua answers that question, and gives his usual unique perspective and insights.

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

Past 100 days in office: How well is Ryan Day doing? May 20, 2019

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It is well past the first 100 days in office for first-year Ohio State head coach Ryan Day.

He has already had a lot on his table, and on today's show, Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle for a rundown of the big things Day has done so far, and how well he is doing on those fronts. This includes the quarterbacks Day has added to the roster, the job he did putting together a coaching staff, and the job he is doing on the recruiting trail.

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

Recruiting drought? 'It's May, relax' May 17, 2019

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What is the latest on the top prospects from Ohio in the 2020 class?

Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle for today's show to discuss that in great detail. And no, Bank is not worried that certain big-name recruits have not committed to OSU yet.

That and more is coming at you on the Friday extravaganza.

Wiltfong on Kendall Milton momentum, Irish threat up front May 16, 2019

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We've talked plenty about Ohio State's impending, historic wide receiver haul. But who will keep the safety in the box?

If the Buckeyes have their way it could very well be California standout Kendall Milton. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong recently flipped his Milton Crystal Ball to 'foggy.'

Why? He explains.

Also:

* The latest on Cincy's Darrion Henry and Paris Johnson. Can we start using ink?

* Why isn't USC in the mix for Milton?

* Has Notre Dame become 'O-Line U' and how is it affecting Ohio State?

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

Introducing Ohio State's D-line, aka 'The Crushmen' May 15, 2019

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Ohio State's defensive line has a "Rushmen" package when the Buckeyes deploy four D-ends at the same time.

However, analyzing Ohio State's defensive line as a whole, an accurate nickname might be "The Crushmen." Why? Because this group is loaded with experience and talent, and might be the deepest D-line to come through Columbus. Which, would be saying a lot considering some of the deep defensive lines we've seen from OSU over the years.

The group is especially deep at defensive tackle, where a guy like Antwuan Jackson might be the seventh-best D-tackle on the squad. Yes, a former 5-star recruit who is coming off a good spring is probably behind the likes of BB Landers, Davon Hamilton, Tommy Togiai, Jashon Cornell, Taron Vincent and Haskell Garrett in the pecking order. And that's not a knock against Jackson. It is to illustrate the incredible depth of this unit.

Oh, and Larry Johnson's crew is plenty deep and talented at defensive end as well, led by All-American candidate Chase Young.

The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle on today's show for a close look at the defensive line, plus:

* What type of scheduling philosophy should Ohio State have for non-conference games? Play as tough a schedule as possible, or try and set up as many easy wins as possible? What is best for the fans? What is best for the program?

* Will we be rooting for Tate Martell at Miami this year?

* What are expectations for Justin Fields' first season as Ohio State's starting quarterback?

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

Best wide receiver haul ... ever? May 14, 2019

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Ohio State has been fortunate to attract some great receivers in its storied history. Just last season, the Buckeyes added a 5-star from Texas in Garrett Wilson.

So what about an encore? Oh, there is one coming alright.

The Buckeyes already have commitments from Gee Scott and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. For some programs, two top 30 wide receivers would be cause for celebration. Here? Not so much. Crystal Balls are rolling in avalanche fashion for Julian Fleming to become a member of the Scarlet and Gray. Fleiming is the nation's No. 1 wide receiver. But ... what if there was even more wide receiver help on the way?

It sounds almost like too much, right? Well, it's not and the Dean of Ohio State Recruiting - Bill Kurelic - is here to tell you why.

Kurelic - filling in for an ailing Duane Long - also goes into detail on Mitchell Melton, Michael Carmody and how Michigan's basketball program just took a direct shot to the stones.

Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

The Joshua Perry Show: Talking schematics on both sides of ball May 13, 2019

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You wanted to hear from No. 37 on schematics, and today you are getting your wish.

That's right, on today's edition of The Joshua Perry Show, the former Ohio State linebacker, national champion, captain and NFL player goes in depth on schematics.

And of course he talks a lot about the defensive side of the ball and how the philosophy of Greg Mattison and Jeff Hafley will differ from that of Greg Schiano's. However, Joshua will also delve into the offensive side of the ball and explain what makes Ryan Day's offense so difficult to defend.

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

'Buckeyes are talented, experienced at WR' | Beilein leaves Michigan for Cavs May 13, 2019

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On today's show, Patrick Murphy and Dave Biddle take a close look at Ohio State's wide receivers entering the 2019 season. What can be expected from this group?

Also on the docket:

* The surprising news that John Beilein is leaving Michigan to be the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. What might this mean for OSU?

* Speaking of Buckeye hoops, Chris Holtmann landed his first recruit in his 2021 class: four-star power forward Kalen Etzler, who is ranked as the No. 51 overall prospect in the country, per the 247Sports Composite.

That and more is coming at you on the Monday extravaganza.

Which freshmen will play right away for Buckeyes? May 10, 2019

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Which true freshmen will play more than four games for Ohio State in 2019? Wide receiver Garrett Wilson is a given. But who else?

That is one of the topics as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for today's show.

Also on the docket:

* What are reasonable expectations for Ryan Day's first season as the Buckeyes' head coach?

* We discuss Zach Smith's arrest for a violation of a protective order.

* Should Ohio State's football team take trips abroad like Michigan's team does?

All of that and more on the Friday extravaganza.

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