In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman recap a Thursday interview session with Ohio State cornerbacks coach Tim Walton and safeties coach Perry Eliano, as well as what they heard from a number of members of the OSU secondary, including newcomers Davison Igbinosun and Ja'Had Carter, as well as veterans Lathan Ransom, Denzel Burke, Jordan Hancock and Josh Proctor, along with sophomore Sonny Styles and nickel Cam Martinez. The fellas also answer questions from the ...
Mar 30, 2023•29 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap what they saw on Tuesday at Ohio State football practice. They also discuss what Jim Knowles and Brian Hartline had to say following practice. There are some young players emerging who could be forging some roles on both offense and defnese, so the fellas talk about them.
Mar 28, 2023•33 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap everything they learned following Ohio State football practice on Thursday. It was interview day for the Buckeyes on the offensive and defensive lines, so the fellas discuss what they heard from Justin Frye and Larry Johnson, as well as a dozen or so players who talked about camp and where things stand right now for the team as a whole.
Mar 23, 2023•36 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss some of the things that Ohio State head coach Ryan Day had to say following practice No. 3 on Tuesday. This was the first practice in pads for the Buckeyes, so the intensity is ramping up. How is Day feeling about his offensive line? What area is he seemingly feeling quite good about? The fellas talk about both of those things and also answer a number of questions from the livestream viewers.
Mar 21, 2023•42 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr hold their annual Black Stripe Draft. They hold a snake draft picking which true freshman on the Ohio State football team will lose their black stripes first. The removal of a black stripe from a player's helmet indicates that he has done enough in practice or in a game to be considered a full-fledged member of the team. Tom is defending his crown from last season, but nobody remembers that. The past is history. Today, the ...
Mar 20, 2023•39 min
Tom Orr and Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com host a special live episode of Buckeye Weekly, answering your questions about competing in the Olympics, Michigan coming hard into Ohio in recruiting, the NCAA Tournament and much more.
Mar 16, 2023•58 min
The first full day of the 2023 NCAA Tournament tips off on Thursday, which has Kevin Noon and Tom Orr feeling a little nostalgic for some of the great March Madness moments of the past. With Tony Gerdeman off for the day, the fellas discuss some of their NCAA Tournament memories, as well as their favorite tips for picking a winning bracket. Then the conversation turns to a report from Dick "Hoops" Weiss that Chris Holtmann is a leading candidate to take the vacant head coaching job at Notre Dame...
Mar 15, 2023•33 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman recap what they saw in Tuesday's practice at Ohio State. They also discuss what they heard from the OSU receivers and linebackers in the interviews afterward. Also speaking to reporters was offensive coordinator Brian Hartline, so the fellas discuss a bit of what he had to say as well. All of this and much more.
Mar 09, 2023•31 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr give their instant reactions following day one of Ohio State spring ball. The fellas were permitted to watch a little bit of practice, and then had an opportunity to meet with Ryan Day, Jim Knowles, and the Buckeye quarterbacks. What did they glean from the day? They go over all of it. Some depth chart news, injury updates, and much, much more.
Mar 07, 2023•30 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss the recent news that the Big XII may be looking to poach Colorado, Arizona, Arizona State, and Utah. This would leave six teams remaining in the Pac 12. Would the possible collapse of the Pac 12 cause the Big Ten to extend invitations to programs like Washington, Oregon, Stanford, and Cal? Is the money there to make it work for the current Big Ten programs? And if so, could top Big Ten programs like Ohio State and M...
Mar 03, 2023•47 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr preview the Ohio State cornerback position heading into spring practice. The Buckeyes are healthy at the position, so how much will that impact their performance in the spring? Denzel Burke is the lone returning starter, but no jobs are guaranteed. There are a number of options to start this year. The fellas discuss all of the scholarship options on the table for the Buckeyes at cornerback.
Mar 02, 2023•28 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman preview the Ohio State running backs this spring. The Buckeyes will be without Evan Pryor and TreVeyon Henderson, so what does that mean for everyone else? How much work will Miyan Williams get? What is next for Dallan Hayden? Everybody at this point feels like a known quantity, so what can we actually learn from the OSU RBs this spring?
Feb 28, 2023•30 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman continue their spring positional previews with a look at the Ohio State defensive line. The fellas discuss what they know, what they think they know, and what they expect to learn this spring about the Buckeyes on the defensive line. Among the topics they discuss is Jack Sawyer and the pushing and pulling of his usage, the next step for the defensive tackles, is Tyleik Williams finally ready to put it all together, is there...
Feb 23, 2023•32 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr continue their spring positional previews by taking a look at the Ohio State offensive line. They first discuss what they know, then go into what they think they know, then conclude with what they expect to learn during spring practice. They discuss topics about positional adjustments, where Josh Fryar will play, is there a left tackle on the roster, what's the situation at center, and much, much more.
Feb 21, 2023•34 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman take a look at the Ohio State linebackers in the spring positional preview. The Buckeyes will be without starting middle linebacker Tommy Eichenberg, so the fellas wonder who that benefits most. They also discuss what to expect from the likes of Steele Chambers, Cody Simon, CJ Hicks, Gabe Powers, and Reid Carrico this spring. Can Hicks, Powers, and Carrico make a move and start to earn larger roles in this Buckeyes' defense...
Feb 16, 2023•34 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr preview spring practice for the Ohio State wide receivers and tight ends. The fellas try to put some depth charts together. They discuss who has enrolled early and who is out with injury. They also talk about how those injuries are going to allow for some significant opportunities for some young receivers. A couple of listener questions are also thrown in for good measure.
Feb 14, 2023•33 min
The NFL Draft is still a couple of months out but that does not mean the process is not going full-steam ahead for everyone involved. The all-star games are over and attention now is turning to the upcoming NFL Scouting Combine. We felt this was the perfect time to catch up with Ian Cummings of the Pro Football Network to get some of his thoughts about what could be coming with NFL Draft 2023. What will the quarterback derby look like? Who is his number one right now? Can CJ Stroud accomplish so...
Feb 10, 2023•43 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman preview the spring ahead for the Ohio State safeties. The Buckeyes lose two starters from this past season, but they have replacements waiting in the wings. Where does Sonny Styles fit into OSU's plans? What about Syracuse transfer Ja'Had Carter? Lathan Ransom returns, but in what role? What does the return of Josh Proctor mean for the Buckeyes as well? And what happens if Kye Stokes suddenly emerges as a starter for this O...
Feb 09, 2023•28 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr begin to preview spring football for the Buckeyes. Today they preview the Ohio State quarterback situation. How wide open is the battle this spring? Does anybody have a leg up? The fellas discuss the competition between Kyle McCord and Devin Brown while also answering listener questions about the Buckeye QBs.
Feb 07, 2023•35 min
In this live episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman, Tom Orr, and Kevin Noon discussed what they learned from their Wednesday interview sessions with all of the Ohio State coaches, including newest graduate assistant James Laurinaitis, and general manager Mark Pantoni. The fellas answered questions throughout the show, talking about topics like Ohio State walking away from recruits who were too focused on NIL, the situation at safety and who they see starting there, the next former...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 22 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recap everything they heard after a Wednesday morning interview session with Ryan Day, all 10 assistants, and new graduate assistant James Laurinaitis. Will Ryan Day actually stop calling plays? Is Brian Hartline ready? The fellas discuss those topics, but begin the show with some key injuries for some Buckeye stars that will keep them out of spring practice. Tom and Tony then go position by position with a bit of what they...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 2 min
The Ohio State football program just added a major piece to its 2023 defense. Davison Igbinosun, who was named a freshman all-American at Ole Miss in 2022, announced that he will be a Buckeye in 2023. Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break down what the news means for Ohio State in this instant reaction episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast. Igbinosun played in all 13 games for the Rebels in 2022, starting in 10. So where will he fit in the cornerback rotation for Jim Knowles' defense in 2023?...
Jan 31, 2023•11 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Kevin Noon host a live episode and answer questions from the viewing audience. Tom Orr does eventually make an appearance to much fanfare. The fellas discuss all of the latest happenings around the Buckeye football program and discuss topics such as the quarterback expectations in 2023, the receiver rotation, which freshmen will step up earliest, and much, much more.
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 10 min
in this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman answer a batch of listener questions. They discuss what the addition of sixth-year seniors Xavier Johnson and Josh Proctor means for the team in 2023. They also answer questions about the OSU wide receiver room and the transfer portal possibilities. The kicking game is also discussed, as is how the running game may change without Kevin Wilson around. The futures of Ryan Day and Chris Holtmann are also talked about.
Jan 24, 2023•45 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman take some time out of their busy days to answer some listener questions. A couple of those questions surround Louisiana-Monroe offensive line transfer Vic Cutler, so the fellas spend some time on him and the rest of the offensive line. They are asked to project the replacements for Paris Johnson, Dawand Jones, and Luke Wypler, so they give it a shot. They also discuss why they say that Michigan is equipped to beat Ohio Stat...
Jan 19, 2023•47 min
In this live episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman, Tom Orr, and Kevin Noon discuss Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud's announcement that he was leaving the Buckeyes for the NFL. While it wasn't a surprise, it took a bit longer than anticipated. What took so long? Was he close to coming back? Now what happens for the Buckeyes and what does the quarterback battle look like this spring? The fellas talk about all of these topics and answer a number of questions from the viewers of the...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 43 min
Kevin Warren is reportedly leaving the Big Ten to take over the Chicago Bears as President and CEO. In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr give their instant reactions to the news, which broke while they were discussing the departures of several Buckeyes to the NFL. Tom and Tony discuss where things stand with Ohio State's comings and goings, how they will manage to build an offensive line back up, and then get into the news about Kevin Warren's departure.
Jan 12, 2023•49 min
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman give their thoughts on Georgia's 65-7 win over TCU in the College Football Playoff championship game. Who should feel worse about the game -- Ohio State or Michigan? Is Stetson Bennett overrated? Would the game have been any different if the quarterbacks had switched teams? The fellas then discuss the beginning of classes for Ohio State and the 11 early enrollees for the Buckeyes next year. Who are the most likely top draft...
Jan 10, 2023•36 min
This is a bonus episode of Marc Givler's Skull Session Recruiting Podcast. This episode is a livestream featuring Marc, Kevin Noon, and Tony Gerdeman. Join us for the Skull Session recruiting podcast as we join Marc Givler from San Antonio at the All-American Bowl. Many of Ohio State’s signees are taking part in this major annual event bringing a number of the top national commits to play an all-star game in front of the nation. But as always you control the topics that we talk about so NIL, tra...
Jan 07, 2023•2 hr 5 min
In this live episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman, Tom Orr, and Kevin Noon discuss the topics of the day on a livestream. They begin the show talking about the alleged NCAA infractions about to be levied against Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines. How deep does it go? The fellas talk about it. They also discuss the transfer portal, Ohio State recruiting, and answer all kinds of questions from the livestream viewers.
Jan 06, 2023•1 hr 6 min
