In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer a handful of listener episodes. Among the topics today are the following. - Will there be more sensible substitutions on defense this year? - If Ryan Day had his way, how would the quarterback situation shake out during Dylan Raiola's time at Ohio State? - Which conference game is Ohio State most likely to run and pass for 220 yards? - What are the best bets for Week 0 and Week 1 this season? - Bearded Ryan Day or cl...
May 25, 2022•39 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman answer a handful of listener questions. Among the topics today are the following. - How do freshmen determine their jersey numbers/ - Is Dallan Hayden being underestimated? - Ranking the top starting quarterbacks from 2001-2017 as fits in Ryan Day's offense. - Will the Buckeyes run mainly a 4-3 against Notre Dame? - Did Greg Mattison "provide cover" for Al Washington at linebacker given the fall off last year? - What is the...
May 22, 2022•37 min
Two kickoff times have been announced for the Buckeyes this season, as the Michigan game will be a noon kickoff on FOX and the Notre Dame game will be a 7:30 pm kickoff on ABC. No other kickoff times have been announced, but that doesn't mean we can't speculate on the rest of the schedule. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman take a week-by-week look at the most likely network destinations and kickoff times for the Buckeyes. Will the Notre Dame game be the onl...
May 20, 2022•55 min
In this live stream instant reaction edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman, Tom Orr, and Kevin Noon share their thoughts on Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher's press conference addressing Alabama head coach Nick Saban's allegation that A&M has abused the NCAA's NIL rules. Was this the greatest press conference in world history? Quite possibly. The fellas discuss their amazement at a head coach actually naming names and answer viewer questions about the entire ordeal, cover...
May 19, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Ohio State has announced contract extensions for football coach Ryan Day, men's basketball coach Chris Holtmann, women's basketball coach Kevin McGuff, lacrosse coach Nick Myers, and men's hockey coach Steve Rohlik. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss these extensions, specifically what the Ryan Day extension means for the future of OSU football and why the Chris Holtmann extension made sense. The fellas then answer a handful of listener questions inv...
May 18, 2022•38 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the recent recommendations from the NCAA Oversight Committee regarding temporarily unlimited recruiting classes, and also conference championship game requirement changes. Both recommendations are expected to pass and would mean a two-year waiver on the 25-scholarship cap, as well as a removal of the rules that dictate how conference championship games are determined. This will then free up conferences to do away wi...
May 11, 2022•49 min
Quarterback Dylan Raiola -- the top player in the 2024 class -- has committed to Ohio State. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman give their instant reactions to the news and discuss what the Buckeyes are getting in the 5-star quarterback. They also talk about Ryan Day's incredible success recruiting quarterbacks, just how quickly Raiola might start competing for a starting job, and what this means for the rest of the 2024 recruiting class.
May 10, 2022•26 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Wednesday's commitment of 4-star Ohio offensive lineman Austin Siereveld. The Buckeyes have now landed commitments from the top three linemen in the state of Ohio State, so the fellas discuss the importance of that feat. Tom and Tony also discuss the ongoing vote to make NIL legal for Ohio high school student-athletes. Is it likely to pass? What will it mean if it does? All of this is discussed and much more.
May 05, 2022•32 min
Ohio State is adding 10 more freshmen from the 2022 class this summer. Running back Dallan Hayden, receivers Kojo Antwi and Kaleb Brown, offensive linemen Tegra Tshabola, Carson Hinzman, and Avery Henry, defensive linemen Hero Kanu, Omari Abor, and Kenyatta Jackson, and safety Sonny Styles will arrive this June. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss all 10 incoming freshmen, their relative strengths and weaknesses, and the likelihood of each of them see...
May 03, 2022•40 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman finish up the last of their listener questions. The topics during this show include the following. - Will Zach Harrison be the starter to open the season at defensive end? - Will a younger defensive end eventually overtake Zach Harrison? - How much will the linebackers improve this season? - Who is Ohio State's rival, because it doesn't seem like it should be Michigan? - Is OSU walk-on receiver Xavier Johnson a Top 18 recei...
May 01, 2022•42 min
Ohio State parted ways with offensive line coach Greg Studrawa after the 2021 season, in part because of failures in recruiting. Early in the 2023 cycle, the Buckeyes have missed out on a couple of big targets. So is this a cause for concern or just a byproduct of Justin Frye only being on the job for a few months? Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss where things stand now with Luke Montgomery and Josh Padilla committed, the upcoming decision by Austin Siereveld, and where things could end up befo...
Apr 29, 2022•27 min
The much-maligned figurehead at the top of the NCAA is on his way out. So what will the departure of NCAA President Mark Emmert mean for the future of college sports? Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss that and much more on the latest episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast. What do the fellas think about the report that Notre Dame's athletic director believes the NCAA could be a thing of the past by the mid-2030s? Plus, who will replace Larry Johnson when the legendary Ohio State defensive line co...
Apr 27, 2022•38 min
Ohio State has lost a pair of defenders to the transfer portal in the last week as defensive lineman Noah Potter and safety Andre Turrentine have both announced their transfers since the spring game. Both players had very good outings in the annual Scarlet vs. Gray scrimmage, but both also clearly saw the writing on the wall regarding the depth chart battles they were going to be fighting. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss their departures and why t...
Apr 25, 2022•37 min
It is time for listeners to control the Buckeye Weekly Podcast for a bit, which means that it is time for some listener questions. In this episode, the fellas tackle the following. - How many touches will Evan Pryor get this season and will it be enough to keep him around for the long term? - How much improvement does the defense make this year and which statistical categories could they get into the top 10? - Was last year an aberration for Michigan and will they regress to their mean this year...
Apr 22, 2022•38 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr go back and forth discussing the various things that caught their eye after rewatching the Ohio State spring game. Topics include the offensive line, the defensive ends, Kyle McCord, Kye Stokes, the defense as a whole, and much, much more.
Apr 19, 2022•41 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the impressive recruiting weekend that the Buckeyes had. Ohio State landed a pair of intriguing Florida commitments on Sunday, so the fellas talk about what the Buckeyes are getting. They also discuss the breaking news of a defensive transfer which happened while they were recording. Tony and Tom also recap their spring game bold predictions as well as their fantasy spring game competition.
Apr 18, 2022•35 min
The Buckeyes capped spring practice with their annual spring game. The Scarlet (offense) team defeated the Gray (defense) team 34-26 in what was an entirely offense vs. defense matchup. Following the game, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr share their instant reactions from the game and answer a number of live viewer questions with the help of Kevin Noon. The fellas discuss how the quarterbacks performed, Evan Pryor's impressive game, the depth at wide receiver, the ongoing situation on the offensive li...
Apr 16, 2022•1 hr 5 min
The Ohio State spring game is this Saturday and since there is a Buckeye football game being played, that means there must be bold predictions. Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman run through 14 bold predictions for a game that is impossible to predict. Which Buckeyes will shine brightest? Who will get to the quarterback the most? Who will find the end zone more than anybody else? The fellas have bold predictions covering the gamut of possibilities.
Apr 13, 2022•33 min
The Ohio State spring game is this Saturday and rather than just watch it like normal humans, in order to make things a little more interesting, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman have decided to draft spring game fantasy squads from the Ohio State football roster. Using a PPR scoring system, the fellas have to use their wits and wiles to decide how much a Buckeye is going to play and weigh it against how much he isn't. It's not the most baffling draft you've ever seen, but it's gotta be close. This isn'...
Apr 11, 2022•38 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the tragic passing of former Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins and the legacy he left behind long before he was gone.
Apr 09, 2022•22 min
Ohio State landed a commitment from 4-star safety Malik Hartford on Wednesday. It was also a busy day for the current Buckeyes as the quarterbacks and linebackers spoke to reporters about spring ball. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the happenings of the day. Topics include the following. - Malik Hartford's commitment. - What makes him special? - What does it mean that Ohio State already has two safeties committed? - Is there a concern regarding c...
Apr 07, 2022•38 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the transfers of Ohio State defensive backs Bryson Shaw and Lejond Cavazos. They also talk about the huge recruiting weekend that the Buckeyes just had. Among the topics covered in the show are the following. - Why did Shaw and Cavazos transfer now? - What made them transfer candidates? - What does the depth chart in the secondary look like now with them gone? - An update on Kam Babb. - Will the Buckeyes be able to ...
Apr 05, 2022•44 min
Ohio State is returning one of the nation's top running backs in TreVeyon Henderson, but he is not the only reason for optimism with the Ohio State running game. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the intel shared by Ryan Day and Kevin Wilson this week, much of which revolved around why the Ohio State running game looks like a stock worth buying this year. Among the topics discussed in this episode include the following. - Cade Stover's move back to ...
Mar 31, 2022•37 min
Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles held a media session following practice on Tuesday. He answered a slew of questions from reporters and provided a ton of insight on his defense. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss everything that Knowles had to say. The topics include the following. - Tommy Eichenberg's mastery of the defense. - Chip Trayanum's adjustment to defense. - Why running backs can make good linebackers. - Mitchell Melton shining ...
Mar 29, 2022•43 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman answer a handful of listener questions as the Buckeyes wrap up week two of spring football. Among the topics discussed are the following. - At what point could Cade Stover be needed more on offense? - Will somebody emerge at tight end for the Buckeyes? - How is Josh Proctor progressing? - Which defensive players are set for a breakout? - What's the latest on Tyleik Williams? - What has Ryan Day said about JT Tuimoloau? - Wh...
Mar 25, 2022•29 min
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day met with reporters on Tuesday to talk about his Buckeyes and how spring football is going after three practices. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the biggest topics that Day was asked about. Topics include the following: - The impact Day's outreach had on Harry Miller. - What's up at Leo? - The competition between Day and Jim Knowles. - Knowles having to adjust to rotating players. - What JT Tuimoloau gets from being ...
Mar 22, 2022•41 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman answer some listener questions. First, however, they talk a little March Madness and what they saw from a great Thursday night of action. Then they get to answering questions. Topics in this episode include the following: - The 10 best Buckeye basketball players of the 2000s. - Is Evan Pryor on the way up? - What would that mean for Marcus Crowley? - What is the most-contested spot on the offensive line? - What is the most-...
Mar 18, 2022•38 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss a little March Madness before diving into a handful of listener questions. Among the topics in today's show include: - Indications that Jim Knowles' defense is being picked up by the players. - The likelihood of a 6-man WR rotation vs. a 5-man CB rotation. - Ranking the Ohio State WRs by playing time in 2022. - Will Ohio State's talent on offense create unhappy players? - Why does Ohio State limit media access to sp...
Mar 17, 2022•33 min
NIL Collectives are the next big thing in college sports, but will they be big enough to actually deliver what they want? And what happens if they don't? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss some current events regarding a 2023 recruit who is reportedly going to make $8 million from one of these NIL Collectives. Is this a bad thing or is this relatively harmless? The fellas also discuss the necessary evil of Collectives and the power struggle internall...
Mar 15, 2022•31 min
Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr host a live episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, discussing the start of Ohio State spring football practice and much more. Topics include the Buckeye receivers, defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, a trio of Florida WR recruits, and the retirement of Harry Miller.
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 12 min
