Doug covers the Buckeyes for Cleveland.com and joined Bruce on Friday to preview Ohio State-Nebraska and give his thoughts on Urban Meyer's successor, IF he decides to step away in the next year or two. Also, Doug says that Hue Jackson didn't take the blame for anything while head coach of the Browns and he won't start now.
Andi Meeks, kicker for Shawnee High School, put the Pioneers into the Playoffs with a last second FG in a 17-14 win over Johnathan Alder. Andi and her head coach, Rick (also her father) joined Chris and Bruce on Wednesday to talk about her game-winning kick AND the pressure that goes with it.
Peter covers the NFL for NBC Sports (formerly MMQB and Sports Illustrated) and joined the show on Wednesday to offer his thoughts on the drama surrounding the Cleveland Browns. Peter says that nobody has any real idea what the team will do as their next head coach, even GM John Dorsey.
Tim covers Ohio State Football for The Columbus Dispatch and joined the show on Wednesday to talk about his Tuesday meeting with Urban Meyer where OSU's head coach detailed his brain cyst that has been causing him headaches. Tim says that Urban wants to be transparent about his health AND wants to coach the Buckeyes for as long as he's able.
Albert writes for the MMQB and joined the show on Tuesday to discuss Hue Jackson's firing as head coach of the Browns. With the turn-over in Cleveland being so high, is the Browns a job that anyone would actually want? Albert thinks that the tension between Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy might boil over and land McCarthy in Cleveland at season's end.
Bill covers the Buckeyes for The Athletic and joined Bruce on Thursday to discuss Greg Schiano and Ryan Day's comments following OSU's 49-20 loss to Purdue. Regardless of what Schiano says, Bill thinks the Buckeyes issues on defense stem from the players trying to fit into a scheme that they aren't comfortable with.
The former Buckeye National Champ and current Sideline reporter for the Cleveland Browns joined Bruce and Chris on Thursday to preview round 2 between the Browns and Steelers. Dustin thinks the right head coach will help Baker Mayfield develop into a franchise QB, Hue Jackson might not be the right man for that job.
After the 49-20 loss at Purdue, Urban Meyer faced criticism for how the 2018 season has been managed. Former OSU QB Kirk Herbstreit told Dan Patrick he sees anguish in Urban, that he looks "frustrated, very emotional and erratic". Chris offers Urban some great advice that he was given by his late wife, Stefanie.
Angelique covers the Wolverines for The Detroit News and joined the show on Tuesday to discuss the fallout from the UM/Michigan State game. Who's at fault in the pre-game dust-up between the teams, and has the Michigan State rivalry reached the level of Ohio State?
Tim covers the Buckeyes for the Columbus Dispatch and joined the guys on Monday in the aftermath of Ohio State's shocking loss at Purdue. What do the Buckeyes need to do during their bye week to bounce back from the 29-point loss in West Lafayette?
Doug covers the Buckeyes for Cleveland.com and joined Bruce on Friday to preview OSU's night game at Purdue, a place of nightmares for past Ohio State teams. With the troubles the Buckeyes have had with short yard situations and running the ball, should Urban Meyer completely turn the offense over to his Heisman candidate QB?
Ari covers the Buckeyes for The Athletic and joined Bruce on Thursday to discuss how Nick Bosa's departure impacts OSU's chances of winning the College Football Playoff. Ari says the Buckeyes are talented enough to make the final four, but they'll need to play much better if they want to win the whole thing.
Albert writes for the MMQB and is a graduate of The Ohio State University, he joined Bruce and Chris on Wednesday to discuss Nick Bosa's decision to withdraw from OSU and it's greater impact on College Football. Albert says that it was only a matter of time before someone did like Nick, and that it's only a sign of things to come.
Doug covers OSU football for Cleveland.com and joined Bruce on Friday morning to preview Buckeyes upcoming game against Minnesota. Does Doug share Bruce's thought that Dwayne Haskins will head to the NFL after breaking a bunch of OSU passing records this year?
Lance talks all things Cincinnati sports for 700 WLW and joined Bruce on Thursday to talk about what the Bengals need to do in order to get past their issues with the Steelers. At 4-1 what is Lance more confident in, the Bengals offense trailing late OR the Bengals defense trying to hold on to a lead?
The former Buckeye and current Browns analyst joined Chris and Bruce on Wednesday to discuss the Browns 2-2-1 start to the season, the effect Baker Mayfield is having on the team and if Dwayne Haskins is the best pure-passer OSU has had since Troy Smith.
Tom covers the Columbus Blue Jackets for The Athletic and joined Bruce on Thursday to preview the CBJ season opener at Detroit against the Red Wings. Tom says that the contract drama between Sergei Bobrovsky, Artemi Panarin and the front office will effect the Blue Jackets until they are resolved.
The Head Football Coach of Cincinnati and former Ohio State Player/Coordinator/Interim Head Coach joined Chris and Bruce on Wednesday to discuss UC"s 5-0 start. How have the Bearcats grown under Fickell in his 2nd season?
Pat covers College Football for Yahoo! Spots and joined Bruce and Chris on Wednesday to discuss his QB favorites heading into week 6 of the College Football season. Also, with the Red River Rivalry coming up this weekend, what can Tom Herman do to elevate Texas to elite status?
Tim covers Ohio State Football for the Dispatch and joined Chris and Bruce on Tuesday to discuss Urban's comments during his Monday presser about not running Dwayne Haskins as much as past QB's. Tim also says 2018 will be his last covering the Buckeyes, he's been with the OSU beat since Spiels was a freshman in 1984.
The Blue Jackets Captain joined Chris and Bruce In-Studio on Monday before the Jackets open the regular season on Thursday in Detroit. Nick spoke with Bruce on the delicate situation between the front office and stars Sergei Bobrvosky and Artemi Panarin. With the regular season just days away, Nick assures CBJ fans that as far as the team is concerned, the Panarin/Bob situation is not a distraction.
Lance talks all things Cincinnati Sports for 700 WLW and joined Bruce on Thursday to preview the big Thursday Night Football matchup with the Ravens. Lance considers this a must-win for the Bengals in order to establish themselves in the AFC and exorcise demons for Andy Dalton in prime time games.
Dennis covers College Football for CBS Sports and joined Bruce on Monday to preview Ohio State and TCU, what Urban's return to OSU sidelines will mean for the program and his early thoughts on the Big Ten East.
Bruce previews 3 of the bigger College Football games in Week 2 OTHER than OSU/Rutgers. Tony Barnhart (@MrCFB) from the SEC Network talks #3 Georgia and South Carolina. Michael Bruntz (@michaelbruntz) of 24/7 Sports looks at Nebraska and Colorado in what is technically the 1st game for the Cornhuskers. Matt Charboneau (@mattcharboneau) of The Detroit News helps preview Michigan State and Arizona State from out in the Desert.
Gerry covers the Steelers for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and joined Bruce on Thursday to discuss Le'Veon Bell's holdout and what it means for the Steelers in their season opener versus the Browns.
Tony covers the Browns for ESPN Cleveland and joined Bruce on Thursday to preview Cleveland's season opener versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. Can the Browns capitalize on Le'Veon Bell's absence and locker-room tension it's caused? Who needs to have a HUGE game for Cleveland so the city can open the Victory Fridge?
Ari covers the Buckeyes for The Athletic and joined Bruce on Thursday to preview OSU's upcoming game against Rutgers. With 2 very healthy running backs and no discernible talent gap between them, Ryan Day and Co. don't have a set plan for who gets more carries.
Dave's a former NFL lineman and current radio analyst for the Cincinnati Bengals. Dave joined Chris and Bruce on Wednesday to preview the Bengals season opener against the Indianapolis Colts. The Bengals committed $ to their best defensive players and will have several new faces on the Offensive Line, will it result in more wins for Cincinnati in 2018?
Chris and Bruce look back on the Buckeyes' 46 point win over Oregon State on Saturday. Chris doesn't see too much concern in the 392 yards given up but the Silver Bullets and says they'll have things buttoned up by the TCU game.
Lance talks all things Cincinnati sports for 700 WLW and joined Bruce on Thursday to preview the Bengals upcoming season. Lance thinks the Bengals will surprise many this season and they showed their resolve with extensions for Carlos Dunlap and Geno Atkins. Lance also thinks that the Reds should save face with their fans by cutting Homer Bailey.
