Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the huge recruiting week that Ohio State has prepared. They also discuss how the NIL will impact the visits and why underclassmen are being asked to visit during the week rather than the weekends. All of this and much more.
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the 11 Ohio State freshmen on defense and special teams and what to expect from each of them this season.
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break down Monday's announcement of a proposed bill in the Ohio state legislature which will allow student-athletes to earn compensation from their name, image, and likeness. How will this affect Ohio State? What has taken so long? Is this a bad thing or a good thing? The fellas discuss it all and much more.
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the 10 Ohio State freshmen on the offensive side of the ball and what to expect from each of them this season.
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss some of the early betting lines on the nation's biggest games, including Ohio State's trip to Michigan. The fellas then lay out some bets they like in the form of a couple of 6-team parlays.
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the investigation into a massage therapist who targeted Ohio State football players. They also talk about the kickoff time for the Oregon game. The final topic of the show is the transfer cornerback Tyreke Johnson, with a look at how the 2018 class has turned out so far.
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Tennessee linebacker Henry To'o To'o choosing Alabama over Ohio State and what that means for the Buckeyes. They also discuss the drama in the locker room that a transfer can cause, especially in today's day and age.
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Ohio State receiving a verbal commitment from Florida cornerback Ryan Turner. The Buckeyes haven't been all that successful in Florida of late, so the fellas wonder if maybe the old Florida pipeline is getting cranked back up now that OSU has three commitments from the Panhandle State. They also talk about other ongoing recruiting pipelines while also trying to define what actually makes a pipeline.
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the transfer of wide receiver Jameson Williams to Alabama. Was it a mistake to let him feel like leaving was his best chance for success? What could he do in the Alabama offense? The fellas also discuss the surprise commitment of safety Kye Stokes. The show then turns toward the school up north for a discussion about a Michigan coach who oddly took a shot at Michigan State on social media.
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Michigan's spring camp and in particular the lack of information that was allowed to get out. Why is Jim Harbaugh being so secretive? What would it be like to cover something like this? The fellas also discuss some coaches' comments on the Michigan quarterbacks and how things are going there, while also talking about what others are hearing about what's actually going on. It's a Michigan-centric show, so buckle in.
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the recent decommitment of 4-star athlete Dasan McCullough and what it means for the Buckeyes. They also take a look at past decommitments and how things worked out for them, for Ohio State, and for the show. The fellas also discuss the Buckeye quarterbacks and wonder how far they can go with just "game managers."
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr go back and grade their bold spring predictions from well before spring practice actually began. How accurate were they? Do they grade on a curve? Did TreVeyon Henderson live up to the bold prediction laid down by Tom Orr? Did Jack Sawyer?
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr have rewatched the Ohio State spring game and have actually taken notes about what they saw. They go back and forth with many of the items that stood out to them after a second watch, including the quarterbacks, Jack Sawyer, Paris Johnson, and much, much more.
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr give their instant reactions from Ohio State's 2021 spring game. Who stood out, who didn't, what should we make too much of, and so on and so forth. It was just a spring game, but there were plenty of players to talk about.
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap everything that Ohio State receivers coach Brian Hartline had to say during a media Zoom session on Thursday. He had a lot of positive things to say about Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Marvin Harrison, and Julian Fleming. The fellas also talked to Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, and Jameson Williams, so they relay what the Buckeye receivers were talking about as well. Special teams coordinator Parker Fleming also spoke with reporters and they recap that conversation as well.
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Ohio State's upcoming spring game. Is it worth the $100 some people are paying to get in? Is too much made of individual performances? What are the fellas expecting to see on Saturday? All of this and much, much more.
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Wednesday's interview session with Greg Studrawa and the offensive line. Is this the deepest group the Buckeyes have ever had? Where will Harry Miller be when he returns? Are there concerns with Paris Johnson? Will Thayer Munford be the top tackle in college football? The fellas talk about all of this, but first Tom predicts which Buckeye freshman will be next to lose his black strip via an amazing bracket designed by Tony with a little bit of help from Bill Gat...
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Tom's visit to an Ohio State spring football practice. What did Mr. Orr see from the Buckeyes on Monday? The fellas discuss all of it, as well as what head coach Ryan Day had to say afterward. Updates on an injured Buckeye, some young corners getting good work, Day's biggest concerns, the quarterbacks, and some effusive praise for Taron Vincent.
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Friday's open Ohio State practice and the move of Gee Scott to tight end and Demario McCall to defensive back. They also talk about the pecking order at quarterback and then answer some listener questions.
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap Thursday's interview session with Ohio State secondary coach Matt Barnes and discuss the process going on right now to return the Buckeye defensive backs to their 'Best In America' tag. They also talk about what has held Josh Proctor back and the renewed focus of Marcus Williamson. They also mention a couple of young corners who have already stood out for the Buckeyes.
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap Ryan Day's Monday Zoom session with reporters. They spend time discussing the quarterback battle and where things currently stand for the Buckeyes. When might a starter be known? Day also shed some light at the center situation for Ohio State with Harry Miller out this spring. How much movement could we see up front for the Buckeyes? The fellas also talk about a couple of second-year defensive backs standing out. The show then moves on to Day's comments about Ohio...
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the recent comments from former Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins that there wasn't a talent gap between Ohio State and Michigan while he was there. They then discuss the Ohio State linebackers and the Zoom session from Thursday with Al Washington, Teradja Mitchell, and Dallas Gant.
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Tuesday's interview session with Tony Alford and the Ohio State running backs. What is Alford looking for in the Buckeyes' starter? How are TreVeyon Henderson and Evan Pryor doing? What took Marcus Crowley so long to recover from an ACL tear? How are the RBs different than they were a year ago? The fellas cover all of this and also talk a little Buckeye defense and the return of everybody's favorite -- the Bullet.
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr share some bold predictions for what's going to happen this spring for the Buckeyes. Prior to that, however, they recap everything that Ryan Day had to say on Wednesday. Talking QB battle, injuries, receiver rotation, Zach Harrison, Paris Johnson, and much, much more.
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Ohio State's NCAA Tournament bracket and why Baylor is nothing to be concerned about. They discuss March Madness lore and then spend a few minutes on football as spring practice gets underway on Friday. The show concludes by asking who is the greatest Buckeye football player from Florida of all-time.
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr finish up their spring positional previews with a look at the Ohio State offensive line. Where will Matt Jones line up? Is it time for Paris Johnson? Is Thayer Munford the best Ohio State tackle since Orlando Pace? Are Thayer Munford and Nicholas Petit-Frere the best tackle duo at OSU since Orlando Pace and Korey Stringer? The fellas talk about all of this and much more.
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Ohio State's decision to pause all football activities. Is this the end of OSU's national title hopes? When will things return to normalcy? The fellas then turn to allegations of SEC improprieties, which just cannot be true. The show concludes with a bit of Big Ten Tournament talk.
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr continue their spring position previews with a look at the Ohio State secondary. There are questions at both cornerback and safety and the fellas try to answer most of them.
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr continue their spring positional previews with a look at the Ohio State wide receivers and tight ends. Will the lineup look the same as last year since everybody is back? Will the 2020 guys continue to push for playing time? What about the incoming freshmen? The tight ends are also a topic of conversation as the fellas wonder just what kind of numbers Jeremy Ruckert will post this season. The show begins with some basketball talk before drifting off to some Michigan foo...
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr continue their spring position previews with a look at the Ohio State running backs. Tony throws out a bunch of over/unders for Tom while the two discuss the traits, expectations, and ceilings for each of the Buckeyes' six scholarship running backs.
