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Tim May on Ohio State Football

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Tim May brings decades of experience to his work covering Ohio State football. The award-winning journalist retired from his post at the Columbus Dispatch after the 2018 season but remains a fixture around the Buckeyes and continues to loom as an authority on the program. Each week, Tim interviews interesting guests on the topic of Ohio State and College football.
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Episodes

Ohio State legend Bobby Carpenter joins Tim May to discuss Buckeyes, Big Ten

Legendary Ohio State linebacker Bobby Carpenter joins Tim May to break down a wide variety of topics. #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.

Jun 01, 202348 minEp. 199

Buckeyes DT Tywone Malone talks about transfer decision, Ohio State defense

Ohio State defensive tackle Tywone Malone, who transferred from Ole Miss after spring practice, sat down with Tim May to break down his decision to join the Buckeyes. #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.

May 23, 202351 minEp. 198

Former Buckeyes OL Chase Farris speaks about becoming high school football coach

Former Ohio State offensive lineman Chase Ferris joins the Tim May Show to talk about becoming a high school football coach. #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.

May 16, 202334 minEp. 197

Tim May speaks with Washington State athletic director Pat Chun about college football

Lettermen Row's Tim May speaks to Washington State athletic director Pat Chun about the future of college football. #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.

May 09, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 196

Paris Johnson, family seeing payoff of going all-in

Lettermen Row's Tim May sat down with Monica Daniels, Paris Johnson Jr.'s mother, for a conversation about Johnson going to the Arizona Cardinals after his career at Ohio State. #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.

May 02, 20231 hr 6 minEp. 195

Albert Breer joins the Tim May Show to break down Buckeyes in NFL Draft

Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer joins the Tim May Show to break down the Buckeyes in the NFL Draft. #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 26, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 194

Playoff Drive: Buckeyes offense, Georgia defense take center stage in Atlanta

What did we learn from Stroud and the Buckeyes offense? How will Georgia be able to defend Ohio State and the offensive skill talent the Buckeyes have? The Lettermen Row crew analyzes every angle in the latest Playoff Drive. Make sure to check out the full video here or on the Lettermen Row Youtube channel in the lead up to the Peach Bowl. #OhioStateFootball #OhioState #CFBNews Subscribe for more Ohio State Football coverage: https://www.youtube.com/c/Lettermenrow?sub_confirmation=1 Ohio State B...

Dec 27, 202223 minEp. 193

Excitement building for epic Peach Bowl clash between Buckeyes, Bulldogs

Tim is pleased to welcome Andy Backstrom, the newest Lettermen Row writer covering Ohio State, to give his thoughts on the CFP clash between the Buckeyes and Bulldogs and if Ohio State can pull off the stunning upset of top-ranked Georgia. The conversation doesn’t stop there, however. Tim also welcomes Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan on the show to talk about how excited the Peach Bowl and the city of Atlanta are to host such a huge college football game between Ohio State and Georgia. The former col...

Dec 13, 20221 hrEp. 192

Taking first look at Peach Bowl, how Buckeyes can beat Georgia

The Buckeyes will take on No. 1 Georgia in an intriguing high-stakes Peach Bowl semifinal, one that has plenty of angles to discuss. Yes, the game is still more than three weeks away, but that isn't going to stop Tim May from diving into the matchup with a pair of special guests. Tim is pleased to welcome Bill Bender, the national college football writer for The Sporting News, to give his thoughts on both of the CFP games and if Ohio State can pull off the stunning upset of the top-ranked Bulldo...

Dec 06, 202238 minEp. 191

Former Buckeyes stars dissect what went wrong in latest rivalry loss

The Tim May Podcast is back with two very special guests to break down what exactly went wrong for the Buckeyes in their second straight rivalry loss to Michigan -- a setback that will keep Ohio State out of the Big Ten title game and potentially the College Football Playoff, as well. Former Buckeyes players Marlon Kerner and Matt Wilhelm are joining Tim May to discuss it all, especially how the defense, which was supposed to be corrected in the offseason with this game in mind, completely colla...

Nov 29, 20221 hr 6 minEp. 190

Inside Kamryn Babb's special moment, peeking ahead at rivalry, B1G title picture

Ohio State beat Indiana in a standard-procedure win against a Big Ten opponent. Easy, unmemorable win, right? Turns out it was one of the most memorable moments of the season for the Buckeyes -- and especially for Ohio State senior wide receiver and captain Kamryn Babb. After four ACL injuries and another knee injury, Babb is finally healthy. And he caught his first pass -- a touchdown grab -- in the win, a special moment for Babb, his family and the entire Ohio State football program. Babb's a ...

Nov 16, 202252 minEp. 189

Marlon Kerner, Tim May talk defensive progress, where Buckeyes stand in national picture

Tim is joined by former Ohio State and NFL cornerback Marlon Kerner to break down how the Buckeyes were able to overcome poor play and bad weather to beat Northwestern and simply move on to Indiana. Tim is also joined by Bill Bender, the national college football writer for The Sporting News, to sift through the latest happenings around the country and gauge where the College Football Playoff race stands as of early November.

Nov 08, 202257 minEp. 188

Tim May, David Jones preview Ohio State-Penn State showdown

Tim May, who has covered the Buckeyes since 1984, is joined by David Jones, a long-time PennLive.com and Harrisburg Patriot-News columnist covering all things Penn State. The pair bring experienced conversations to the table to talk about the matchup between the undefeated Buckeyes and one-loss Nittany Lions. Ohio State hasn't lost to Penn State since a trip to State College in 2016 -- when the undefeated Buckeyes were ranked No. 2 in the country. The fellas describe whether it could happen agai...

Oct 25, 202238 minEp. 187

Assessing college football landscape, Buckeyes impact after wild weekend

Tim May and the Tim May Podcast had to make sure to break down everything that happened around a wild week of college football while the Buckeyes were off! Tim is back to recap everything that happened in over the weekend and how it impacts the Ohio State pursuit of a national title this fall. Tim welcomes Bill Bender, the national college football writer for The Sporting News, to the show to break down how the Tennessee win over Alabama, the Michigan win over Penn State and plenty more results ...

Oct 18, 202229 minEp. 186

How Buckeyes cornerbacks can improve during midseason idle week

Tim welcomes former Ohio State defensive back Marlon Kerner to the show to break down how the Ohio State cornerbacks can rebound after struggling in the first six weeks of the season. Cameron Brown and Denzel Burke are struggling, but they certainly have plenty enough talent to correct the mistakes and become one of the strengths of the roster You will not want to miss this interview and plenty more news and analysis and in another edition of the Tim May Podcast. #ohiostate OhioStateFootball #Oh...

Oct 11, 202250 minEp. 185

Buckeyes legend Keith Byars analyzes Miyan Williams record-tying performance

Ohio State destroyed Rutgers to earn a big conference win behind a massive performance from star running back Miyan Williams, who rushed for a school record-tying five touchdowns. So Tim May and the Tim May Podcast had to make sure to catch up with one of the backs Williams now shares that touchdown record with! Tim is back to recap everything that happened in the Horseshoe over the weekend, and he has a special guest to break down the Big Ten game inside the Horseshoe on Saturday. Tim welcomes ...

Oct 04, 202250 minEp. 184

Matt Wilhelm evaluates Buckeyes place in polls after 4-0 start

Ohio State destroyed Wisconsin to earn a big conference win before October. The Buckeyes now turn their full focus to Rutgers. But not before the Tim May Podcast returns to recap everything that happened in the Horseshoe over the weekend! Tim is back with a special guest and a breakdown of the Big Ten showdown inside the Horseshoe last Saturday #OhioStateFootball #OhioState #CFBNews Subscribe for more Ohio State Football coverage: https://www.youtube.com/c/Lettermenrow?sub_confirmation=1 Ohio St...

Sep 27, 20221 hrEp. 183

Joshua Perry evaluates Buckeyes, Big Ten after three wild weeks

Ohio State completely dominated in its win win over Toledo on Saturday. The Buckeyes now turn their full focus to a tough nine-game Big Ten slate. But not before the Tim May Podcast returns to recap everything that happened in the Horseshoe over the weekend! Tim is back with a special guest and a breakdown of the matchup inside the Horseshoe last Saturday. Tim welcomes former Ohio State linebacker and national champion Joshua Perry to the show to talk about the Buckeyes program, how the defense ...

Sep 20, 20221 hr 5 minEp. 182

Chimdi Chekwa breaks down Buckeyes defense, cornerback play through two games

Tim welcomes former Ohio State All-American cornerback Chimdi Chekwa to the show to talk about his career with the Buckeyes, how Denzel Burke can bounce back after a tough performance at cornerback and just how tough it is to defend a wide receiver like Marvin Harrison Jr. Tim and Chimdi break down what has to go right to win a title this season at Ohio State, the tattoo scandal put into context of today's college football and plenty more. They also take a deep dive into the Buckeyes defense and...

Sep 13, 202254 minEp. 181

Matt Wilhelm analyzes Buckeyes defensive dominance in season opener

Tim welcomes former Ohio State national-title winning defender Matt Wilhelm to the show to remember the 2002 national championship team for the Buckeyes, a team that was honored at the game Saturday night. Tim and Matt break down what had to go right to win a title that season, the lasting imprint it left at Ohio State and if this current Buckeyes team can win it all this year. They also take a deep dive into the Buckeyes defense and how good it can be. Then Tim and Lettermen Row staffer Spencer...

Sep 06, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 180

Jim Tressel reflects on national title run, previewing Buckeyes clash with Notre Dame

Game week is finally here for Ohio State. The Buckeyes and Notre Dame will kick off just days from now. And the Tim May Podcast is back with a special guest and a massive preview of the top-five showdown inside the Horseshoe this upcoming Saturday. Tim welcomes former Ohio State national-title winning coach Jim Tressel to the show to remember the 2002 national championship team for the Buckeyes, a team that will be honored at halftime of the game Saturday night. Tim and Jim break down what had t...

Aug 30, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 179

Inside next B1G expansion move, analyzing Buckeyes national title chances

The regular season is so close to beginning for Ohio State. Football is almost back. And The Tim May Podcast is returning this week with a special guest as the season nears for the Buckeyes. After an offseason full of using his podcast to revisit with former players, break down and analyze Buckeyes history and talk about Name, Image and Likeness, the long-time Ohio State beat writer is back to focusing on previewing the national title race -- and further Big Ten expansion. Tim welcomes Dennis Do...

Aug 23, 202243 minEp. 178

Previewing college football season, where Buckeyes sit in national title race

After an offseason full of using his podcast to revisit with former players, break down and analyze Buckeyes history and talk about Name, Image and Likeness, the long-time Ohio State beat writer is back to focusing on previewing the regular season for Ryan Day, the Buckeyes and the national college football landscape. Tim welcomes Bill Bender, the national college football writer for the Sporting News, to the show to analyze the entire picture of the sport. The pair discuss whether Ohio State an...

Aug 16, 202235 minEp. 177

Comparing size, reach of Buckeyes massive fanbase to other B1G schools

After an offseason full of using his podcast to revisit with former players, break down and analyze Buckeyes history and talk about Name, Image and Likeness, the long-time Ohio State beat writer is back to focusing on another massive topic: Buckeye Nation and Buckeyes fans -- the largest fanbase in the country. Tim welcomes Samford professor Darin White, the Executive Director for the Center for Sports Analytics. He recently did a study to show just how big fanbases are across college football, ...

Aug 09, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 176

Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer previews training camp, talks NIL opportunities

After an offseason full of using his podcast to revisit with former players, break down and analyze Buckeyes history and talk about Name, Image and Likeness, the long-time Ohio State beat writer is finally back to focusing on now: this season's Buckeyes. Tim welcomes former five-star recruit and current Buckeyes sophomore defensive end Jack Sawyer on to the show to preview fall camp and talk about his excitement for the upcoming season. Sawyer totaled 11 tackles and three sacks for the Buckeyes ...

Aug 02, 202229 minEp. 175

Urban Meyer, Tim May share stories of late William White

Tim May is back with a special edition of the Tim May Podcast to honor the life and career of former Ohio State defensive back William White, who died Thursday. White was just 56 years old. White battled ALS for the last six years following his diagnosis in 2016. White played safety for the Buckeyes from 1984-1988, where he became a fourth-round draft pick to the Detroit Lions in the 1988 NFL Draft. He played 11 seasons in the league, spending time with the Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs and ...

Jul 30, 20226 minEp. 174

How The Foundation, NIL Management are changing game for Buckeyes

On the latest edition of the Tim May Podcast, The Foundation founder Brian Schottenstein and NIL Management player representative Zach Beebe break down every angle of the NIL front. Brian formed The Foundation to help Buckeyes players with a collective effort. Zach represents some of the biggest stars on the Ohio State football team. That makes this one of the most intriguing Tim May Podcast episodes yet. Brian, Zach and Tim have a multi-layered conversation about how good Buckeyes football can ...

Jul 26, 202245 minEp. 173

Cornelius Green recalls experience as Buckeyes quarterback, playing with Archie Griffin

Tim welcomes former Ohio State quarterback Cornelius Green onto the show to talk about his career at Ohio State, how he was able to be the quarterback while Archie Griffin was in the backfield and why the Buckeyes should have won at least one national title with Woody Hayes, Archie Griffin and Cornelius Green. Cornelius and Tim have a multi-layered conversation about how good Buckeyes football was in the 1970s, life after football and the Buckeyes program moving forward. The stories told are cem...

Jul 19, 202237 minEp. 172

Former Buckeyes OL Evan Blankenship details country music journey

Tim welcomes Evan Blankenship, who played football for the Buckeyes from 2007 to 2011 before forming the band North to Nashville. Blankenship moved to Nashville after his playing career before moving back to Columbus in 2017. Since then, his music career has taken off, and his band often opens for big names in country music. Evan and Tim have a multi-layered conversation about football, music, life and the state of the Buckeyes football program. What has post-football life been like for the form...

Jul 12, 202254 minEp. 171
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