The Big Ten made the move to add USC and UCLA, two traditional Pac-12 heavy-hitters, into the conference Thursday, getting its total membership to 16 schools -- with the potential for more to be on the way. So on the latest episode of the Tim May Podcast, Tim is bringing in a big-time guest to analyze the fallout of the latest round of expansion, one that includes the Big Ten. Tim is joined by Beau Bishop from 97.1 The Fan in Columbus, the flagship radio station for Ohio State football. The two ...
Jul 06, 2022•38 min•Ep. 170
The Ohio State football season is getting closer to kicking off. And veteran beat writer Tim May is so excited that he can't help but begin to break down the upcoming college football season. So on the latest episode of the Tim May Podcast, Tim is previewing the season-opening showdown against Notre Dame. To do that, Tim is joined by Patrick Engel of On3's Blue and Gold, the home for the best Notre Dame coverage on the internet. The two reporters break down every angle of the game possible, incl...
Jun 28, 2022•32 min•Ep. 169
Ohio State hosted five-star receiver Brandon Inniss on a visit this past weekend. On Monday, five-star receiver Carnell Tate chose Ohio State over a handful of programs from around the country. And Dixon is breaking down why top receivers want to play for Brian Hartline, Ryan Day and the Buckeyes top-ranked offense. Dixon was a part of the beginning of the transformation into a passing juggernaut at Ohio State. He knows what it's like to be coached by Ryan Day and Brian Hartline. So he's the per...
Jun 21, 2022•34 min•Ep. 168
Another week of the offseason, another intriguing week of Ohio State talk on the Tim May Podcast. This week, Tim dives into one of the most interesting behind-the-scenes happenings in the sport: commitment graphics and how that process works. To break it all down, Tim is talking to Kevin Pierson, who is better known on social media as ScoopEditz. Pierson made the commitment graphic and video for Buckeyes commit, 2024 five-star quarterback and No. 1 overall player in the country Dylan Raiola, who...
Jun 14, 2022•28 min•Ep. 167
This week, Tim dives into one of the most pressing issue facing college football right now: name, image and likeness. To break it all down, Tim welcomes on sports attorney Luke Fedlam to analyze just how NIL has impacted college football, Ohio State and the future of the sport. Fedlam works with athletes and studies NIL, and he has previously been on the Tim May Podcast to talk about the hot-button topic since it was deemed legal by the Ohio legislature last summer. How did Ohio State football m...
Jun 07, 2022•28 min•Ep. 166
Jun 01, 2022•32 min•Ep. 165
How did Ohio State football truly take off in the early 1900s? Who was the biggest Buckeyes star in the early ages of the program before it played in the Horseshoe? And just how good was Ohio State when it began to see positive results on the field? Dan and Tim talk about what seems like ancient history -- but is a massive part of the proud history of the football team. You will not want to miss that and plenty more news and analysis and in another edition of the Tim May Podcast. #OhioStateFootb...
May 24, 2022•30 min•Ep. 164
The offseason is in full swing, but that doesn't mean the conversations about Ohio State just end. No, they are just getting started as summer means one step closer to training camp. And the Tim May Podcast is back for a loaded edition of the show to chop up some Buckeyes football talk. Tim is joined this week by former Ohio State linebacker, All-American and national champion Matt Wilhelm for a full-scale discussion on just how this offseason will play out for the Buckeyes. Wilhelm was an All-A...
May 17, 2022•36 min•Ep. 163
Ohio State has landed another five-star quarterback. But Chandler (Ariz.) High School five-star Dylan Raiola isn't just another talented player. No, he is the No. 1 player in the country in the class of 2024. And he is locked in to a commitment with Ryan Day, Corey Dennis and the Buckeyes. Lettermen Row's Tim May is back with another special edition of the Tim May Podcast to break down every angle of the landscape-shifting commitment. Tim is joined by Lettermen Row recruiting expert Jeremy Birmi...
May 10, 2022•32 min•Ep. 162
Tim welcomes FootballScoop staff writer and insider Zach Barnett, who works on a staff that routinely breaks college football news and analyzes the landscape of the sport, on the show to talk about his draft points system and break down who the real winners of the NFL Draft were -- from a college football perspective. Zach provides insight into the draft as well as name, image and likeness and the state of the sport during a truly turbulent time for college athletics. The draft talk was certainl...
May 03, 2022•30 min•Ep. 161
Tim welcomes Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, who writes the Monday Morning Quarterback and is as plugged in as anyone on the NFL landscape. An Ohio State graduate and Buckeyes fan, Breer has a unique perspective on the Buckeyes as they gear up to make the leap to the NFL this weekend at the draft. Tim is also joined by On3 Sports writer Eric Prisbell, who covers name, image and likeness as well as the entire college sports business landscape for On3. Prisbell provides an update on how name, i...
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 160
Who broke out in the spring game? Which Buckeyes are ready to take the next step forward? Is Ohio State capable of hoisting the national championship trophy in January -- or is it too early to tell? That conversations with Tim and Austin make this edition of The Tim May Podcast a must-listen episode. And it’s not just an Ohio State football discussion this week. It’s about where the Buckeyes land in the national landscape of college football. You will not want to miss that and plenty more Buckey...
Apr 19, 2022•44 min•Ep. 159
Apr 12, 2022•57 min•Ep. 158
Lettermen Row's Tim May talks to Ohio State legend Shawn Springs, who had a long friendship and mentorship with former Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins, who died Saturday at age 24. #OhioStateFootball #OhioState #CFBNews Subscribe for more Ohio State Football coverage: https://www.youtube.com/c/Lettermenrow?sub_confirmation=1 Ohio State Buckeyes videos from Columbus, Ohio from the staff of Lettermen Row.
Apr 11, 2022•18 min•Ep. 157
Tim is joined by former Ohio State wide receiver Parris Campbell, who was also in attendance, for a conversation about his NFL career, the injuries he has sustained, how he can come back from them and just how good the Buckeyes receivers can be this year after an incredible campaign last season. The chat with Campbell is a must-see for Buckeyes fans. Campbell wasn't the only guest on the show. Lettermen Row staff writer Spencer Holbrook was in attendance at the open practice, so he had to join T...
Apr 05, 2022•38 min•Ep. 156
Can't-miss first-round picks Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave were the headliners of the Pro Day workout, and they certainly made a case to be the top two receivers taken in the draft next month. Wilson joined the latest edition of the Tim May Podcast to break down his draft positioning, his workout and what the last few months have been like for the future pro. Wilson and his parents chatted with Tim to peel back the curtain on what Ohio State was like for Wilson and how he can excel at the next ...
Mar 29, 2022•41 min•Ep. 155
Tim May is joined by former Ohio State offensive lineman and 2011 team captain Michael Brewster, who spent four seasons in the NFL after spending time with the Buckeyes. After his playing career, he was a high school assistant coach, a graduate assistant at Western Michigan and Bowling Green, and a quality control coach at Cincinnati under Luke Fickell. Now, though, the former Ohio State captain and All-American is joining former Buckeyes legend and Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George and his sta...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 154
Tim is joined by former Ohio State linebacker Joshua Perry for a heavy conversation about mental health in the sport of football and in all of sports, after Buckeyes offensive lineman Harry Miller penned a public letter about his dealing with mental health struggles and attempted suicide. Perry, who played at a high level and won a national title with the Buckeyes before a career in the NFL, details the stress athletes are under in this day and age -- and how they can cope with it all and, ultim...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 153
The Tim May Podcast is back for another jam-packed episode to break it all down with a very special guest. Tim is joined by legendary Ohio State running back and current Tennessee State head football coach Eddie George for a long conversation about past stories, George's new gig as a head coach, the current Buckeyes roster and plenty more. Of course, Tim had to ask about his Heisman Trophy-winning season, too. As the Buckeyes are set to open spring practice on Tuesday, Tim made sure to check in ...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 152
Tim May is joined by Lettermen Row senior writer Austin Ward to talk about a variety of topics related to spring practice, including which players have the most to prove and who they are excited to hear about as the football facility is buzzing with activity to prepare for the next few weeks. The guys also break down the athletic department and how the Buckeyes maintain their level as one of the top departments in the entire country -- in all sports, not just football. Speaking of all sports, Ti...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 151
That conversations with former Buckeyes wide receiver Tyson Gentry make this edition of The Tim May Podcast a must-listen episode. And it’s not just an Ohio State discussion this week. It’s fit for all sports fans of every kind. You will not want to miss that and plenty more Buckeyes news and analysis from the past and present in another edition of the Tim May Podcast as the offseason continues — and the Buckeyes inch closer to spring football. (Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/Icon SMI/Corbis/Icon Spor...
Feb 22, 2022•48 min•Ep. 150
John Johnson, a former assistant coach under Woody Hayes and manager for boxing legend Buster Douglas, joined the Tim May Podcast to share plenty of stories. Johnson and Tim May talk about Ohio State under Woody Hayes, what Hayes was like as the head coach and how the Buckeyes were so successful during the Hall of Fame coach's long tenure with the Buckeyes. But that's only the beginning of the conversation. Tim and John talk about the legendary boxing match between Buster Douglas and Mike Tyson ...
Feb 15, 2022•56 min•Ep. 149
Tim May and Jeff Snook break down the Super Bowl between the Bengals and Rams from a gambling perspective. #OhioStateFootball #OhioState #CFBNews Subscribe for more Ohio State Football coverage: https://www.youtube.com/c/Lettermenrow?sub_confirmation=1 Ohio State Buckeyes videos from Columbus, Ohio from the staff of Lettermen Row.
Feb 11, 2022•18 min•Ep. 148
The Buckeyes had more former players in the Pro Bowl than any other program, and they have plenty of impressive athletes in the Super Bowl this upcoming weekend. So, the Tim May Podcast is back to break down all of it with two special guests. (Jake Ballard photo by Larry French/Getty Images) #OhioStateFootball #OhioState #CFBNews Subscribe for more Ohio State Football coverage: https://www.youtube.com/c/Lettermenrow?sub_confirmation=1 Ohio State Buckeyes videos from Columbus, Ohio from the staff...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 147
On the latest episode of the Tim May Podcast, Lettermen Row's Tim May returns for another big edition of the show as he welcomes on Jeremy Crabtree and Jeremy Birmingham to talk Ohio State and college football recruiting. Crabtree is the senior recruiting editor for On3, and Birmingham is the Lettermen Row director of recruiting covering the Buckeyes. That pair joins Tim's show to tag team National Signing Day coverage as Ohio State is wrapping up its 2022 recruiting class. That includes locking...
Feb 01, 2022•57 min•Ep. 146
That is the key topic on this week's episode of the Tim May Podcast as Lettermen Row's Tim May is joined by Lettermen Row senior writer Austin Ward to break down the Buckeyes. Ryan Day's offense has been humming now for the past three seasons under his direction as head coach, but the Buckeyes defense during those three campaigns has been up and down. Ohio State had one of the best defensive units in the country in 2019, but that unit severely underwhelmed in 2020 and 2021. So, Day and the Bucke...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 145
Just a couple weeks removed from the Ohio State win over Utah, Ballard has been called on by Lettermen Row's Tim May as a special guest for this week's episode of the Tim May Podcast. Ballard was not just a pivotal force for the Buckeyes first Rose Bowl win since 1997 during that 2010 victory. He eventually would go on to have a four-year career in the NFL, highlighted by winning a Super Bowl with the New York Giants in 2011. Ballard is an expert voice and analyst who knows the ins and outs of t...
Jan 18, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 144
Tim May and Jeff Snook break down the national championship game won by Georgia and how the Buckeyes can win it all next season. #OhioStateFootball #OhioState #CFBNews Subscribe for more Ohio State Football coverage: https://www.youtube.com/c/Lettermenrow?sub_confirmation=1 Ohio State Buckeyes videos from Columbus, Ohio from the staff of Lettermen Row.
Jan 14, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 143
On the latest episode of the Tim May Podcast, Lettermen Row's Tim May and Lettermen Row senior writer Austin Ward take a dive into the latest Ohio State coaching moves and give a breakdown of the coaching carousel around the entire landscape of college football. While head coach Ryan Day is firmly solidified as the Buckeyes leader, he has already shifted things around and made major infrastructure changes in the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. First, Day landed Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator ...
Jan 11, 2022•44 min•Ep. 142
In order to break down the Rose Bowl even further here at Lettermen Row, the Tim May Podcast returns for another big show as Lettermen Row's Tim May welcomes in a pair of guests to this week's edition – Marlon Kerner and Bill Bender. Kerner, a former Ohio State defensive back, once again brings some valuable insight from his play days to detail what impressed him about the Buckeyes thrilling win from Pasadena. Bender, a national college football writer at Sporting News, comes to the table with p...
Jan 04, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 141