During this week's Happy Hour, we dive into some final spring game takeaways as well as a good start to the NFL Draft for the Buckeyes and what's to come. We also say goodbye (see you later?) to Tim Hall. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…

Well, that was unexpected. And awesome. In a year where Ohio State was supposed to dominate the second night of the draft (rounds 2-3) -- which will still happen to some degree -- the Buckeyes actually had more first rounders than anyone else with four. Most analysts only had wide receiver Emeka Egbuka and offensive tackle Josh Simmons projected as…

Did the Browns make a mistake? Did Jacksonville give up too much? Might the Browns land an Ohio State running back Friday evening?By Blue Wire

It's all about comings and goings today on the BM5. Bill Kurelic is coming back for another show. Mark Porter is going to a Florida beach. Beau Atkinson is coming from North Carolina. Many Buckeyes are going pro via the NFL Draft that starts this evening in Green Bay. This weekend? Many fine recruits are coming to Columbus. Are they going to commit…

The Browns' offseason program is underway, Joe Flacco held a press conference and the draft is here. Should we expect some real suspense and some trades? Or should we just expect the Browns to take Travis Hunter then attack specific needs?By Blue Wire

Both NFL.com and The Athletic are predicting that 15 Ohio State players will be selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, which would tie the all-time record. Might the Buckeyes actually reach 16 and own the crown all to themselves? Also, will DE transfer Beau Atkinson be a Buckeye? Those are two of the topics Dave Biddle tackles as he flies solo on the Wedn…

What does recent draft QB history tell us about this year? Some names you might remember + some names to know A reminder on how the Browns got here and some of their most pressing needs.By Blue Wire

What happens when you book 'The Dean' for a solo flight? You let him cook ... and that's what we did. With Mark Porter enjoying an exotic beachfront locale, Bill Kurelic was pressed into extreme action and ... performed beautifully. Want info on the transfer portal? We discussed Beau Atkinson, Troy Pikes, Maraad Watson, Orion Irving, Keelan Marion …

What happens when a pilot falls ill? The co-pilot takes over. Confidence level at that point? You're right to be a little suspect. Dan Rubin flies the plane all by his lonesome today as the week kicks off in Bucknuts fashion. Thankfully, our LIVE users stepped in to help direct the action with a litany of excellent questions. Transfer portal chatte…

Who will start for Ohio State this year? What freshmen crack the 2 deep? Julian Sayin or Lincoln Kienholz? Who will the starting 5 offensive linemen be? Where is Ohio State the weakest? …and where will they seek help in the portal? https://www.TheSloopCast.com Artist: Cloud Nothings Song: Story That I Live https://cloudnothings.bandcamp.com/track/s…

What did we really learn from Andrew Berry's pre-draft press conference? Are the Browns really locked in on Travis Hunter? How do the Browns prioritize running back, tight end and wide receiver when it comes to the draft?By Blue Wire

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy delves into post-spring storylines for the Buckeyes that he believes are not getting enough attention. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

What would make the 2025 season a successful one for Ohio State? Do the Buckeyes have to become the first team in school history to win back-to-back national championships for the season to be considered a success? What about a scenario where OSU defeats Michigan and makes the College Football Playoff, but falls short of the national title? Perhaps…

When Brian Hartline comes calling, receivers to end to provide the correct answer. Texas standout wide receiver Brock Boyd was committed to TCU. Then 'you know who' turned it up. Lo' and behold, Boyd is now a future Buckeye! Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter to break down Boyd's decision to flip and his work on film - it's can't miss stuff. Besides plen…

The transfer portal is open for business and Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle discuss what it means from Ohio State's perspective, plus much more, on the Wednesday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoic…

Spring Game video review? Check. In-depth analysis on that with two of the best? Check. Detailed dive on which recruits attended Spring Game? Check. Spirited chatter on transfer portal option and offers going out? Check. No need to check yourself. We've got it handled. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to get you up to speed on all things Ohio …

Spring ball is in the rear view mirror for Ohio State and today's show takes a close look at the biggest storylines, players that helped themselves and all the rest. Also, will the Buckeyes land an impact defensive tackle in the portal, which opens Wednesday? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin have you covered on the Monday 5ish. To learn more about listene…

The Browns have to be careful trading up -- everybody wants their 2026 first-rounder. Joe Flacco's return is good for the locker room and meeting rooms. It's hard to tell what it will mean for the on-field product.By Sam Hutchens

The offense prevailed over the defense 50-31 at Ohio State's spring game on Saturday. Our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, has several insights on individual players and what it might mean for the Buckeyes in 2025. Who helped themselves the most? Who are some guys who had rough days? Host Dave Biddle is joined during various parts of the sho…

Which questions have been answered for Ohio State this spring? Which ones remain with the spring game on tap for tomorrow? Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss that and much more on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit htt…

Ohio State's spring game is just two days away and on today's show, Dave Biddle and Steve Helwagen delve into what they will be keeping a close eye on. Also, general manager Mark Pantoni just signed a new contract extension, which is excellent news for the Buckeyes. That and much more is coming your way on the Thursday 5ish. To learn more about lis…

Zac Jackson on deciphering draft clues, the madness of the NBA and why the Browns and Giants are tied through their respective quarterback searches.By Pat Leonard

We are thrilled to welcome back Gee Scott Sr. -- aka the Buckeye Preacher -- to the show today. Mr. Scott will discuss the national championship culture that Ryan Day has created at Ohio State and much more. That is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pr…

Can you have TWO MANY quarterbacks? NEVER! Or can you? We asked Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter that question in light of the Sayin-Keinholz tussle in Columbus? Is it only a two-man race? We dive deep and also update the recruitment of Ohio signal caller Nathan Bernhard, the Ashland High star whose quest for a Buckeyes offer is ongoing. Sure, that wou…

Is Ohio State's quarterback competition between Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz closer than we anticipated? What are some other notable takeaways from the Buckeyes' spring practices? Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin discuss that and much more on the Monday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com…

How many O-Linemen will Ohio State add and will Jackson Cantwell and Darius Gray be among them? We feel great about Favour Akih, but who will be the second RB in the class? Will Matt Ponatoski, Nathan Bernhard or someone else be Ohio State’s next QB commit? Blaine Bradford and Simeon Caldwell join the class. Is Bralan Womack next? CJ Sanna is in , …

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy takes a look at truths and fallacies from OSU's spring practice. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy 247Sports, Ohio State, Ohio State Football, Buckeyes, Ohio State athletics, Ohio State Buckeyes, Football, College Football

Don't look now, but Ohio State has accumulated some impressive depth on its offensive line. Alright, you can look. On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle go in-depth on this deep offensive front, one day after the media met with OL coach Tyler Bowen and 12 of the Buckeyes' O-linemen. What can be expected from this group in 2025? Also, who ar…

Tell the truth: How confident were you when Chris Henry, Jr., verbally committed to Ohio State in late July of 2023? Were you a 'Wake me when signs' type? Henry, Jr., the former Ohioan now starring for California powerhouse Mater Dei, shut down all other suitors earlier this week and confirmed his commitment to Ohio State. Score another for WRU. Ou…

Zac Jackson on the owners' meetings, the ongoing pursuit of Kirk Cousins, the Browns talking up Travis Hunter and Colorado's pro day Friday.By Blue Wire

Ohio State's secondary calls itself "BIA" (Best In America). The Buckeyes made a strong case for themselves in 2024 when they helped lead OSU to the national championship. This year's group is losing cornerback Denzel Burke , nickel Jordan Hancock and safety Lathan Ransom, who were definitely key cogs on the national title squad. However, it is not…

The last three times our Tuesday-Thursday trio convened for this show we had a fresh commitment to discuss. Make it four for four! And this one was the most surprising yet. Ohio State garnered a commitment on Monday from Blaine Bradford. Not only is he the nation's No. 1 Class of 2026 defensive back, according to the 247Sports Composite, the 6-foot…

Ohio State is in the final two weeks of spring practice and the media will meet with head coach Ryan Day after practice today around 11:30 a.m. Today's show with Dave Biddle and Dan Rubin will cover a lot of ground, and will begin by taking a close look at some of the key position battles for the Buckeyes this spring. Is this a legit competition be…

Zac Jackson on Cam Ward's pro day, the Titans holding a silent auction, the madness involved with the overall Browns' quarterback search and what he's hearing about the Browns and the quarterbacks.By Zac Jackson

In this edition of the BHH, Patrick Murphy goes in-depth on the top-10 storylines coming out of Ohio State's spring practices thus far. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy 247Sports, Ohio State, Ohio State Football, Buckeyes, Ohio State athletics, Ohio State Buckeyes, Football, College Football

Since we last convened, Ohio State added commitments from two offensive linemen: Ohio native Sam Greer and Arizona native Tucker Smith. This Tyler Bowen guy is really trying to impress us early on and we're here for all of it. Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter dive deep on the Greer and Smith double whammy. Where will they fit in? How does this affect t…

It is a huge day at the WHAC as all 32 NFL teams are expected to be heavily represented for Ohio State's pro day, which begins around 11 a.m. Bucknuts will be there covering it. Before we do that, Dave Biddle and Matt Baxendell are going to preview pro day on the Wednesday 5ish, plus talk in detail about the latest developments out of spring ball f…

Your Buckeyes are back at it on the practice field prepping for their NATTY CHAMP defense tour. That means a chance for prospects to see Ohio State get after it. And the staff is getting after several key recruits that were here yesterday and even more will see them practice today. Who's been here? How do they fit in Ohio State's future (possibly)?…

What are the main storylines with Ohio State entering its second week of spring practice? Dave Biddle flies solo today and takes a close look at interesting situations on the offense and the defense for the Buckeyes. It's also a big day on the beat as the media will interview Ryan Day, Matt Patricia and Brian Hartline following this morning's pract…

Is there a legit battle taking place? Is the RT spot up for grabs? Is third-year guard Austin Siereveld actually a tackle? …and if so, how does that affect the guard rotation? Can Quincy Porter break into the 2 deep behind Jeremiah Smith? How deep is the RB run this year? Can CJ Hicks win a starting spot on the edge? Is Devin Sanchez this year’s Je…

Zac Jackson talks through the Browns' offseason moves, what happens on the pro day circuit and how to differentiate a build from a rebuild.By Blue Wire

The first week of Ohio State's spring practices are almost in the book. And we have JBook on the show to talk about the biggest developments. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Here's what we know: Spring Practice is a gathering of champions. National champions. Many Buckeyes are back to help defend the crown. We also know interest in becoming a Buckeye has not waned. At. All. Practice visitors have been lining up and several have received the coveted Buckeyes offer. But that's not all. Prospects already committed to Ohio…

Ohio State's spring practice on Wednesday is open to the media and Bucknuts will be there in full force. Also, after practice, the media will interview the quarterbacks and running backs. Let's get it all started on the Wednesday 5ish with Dave Biddle flying solo and answering your questions. And yes, it's still less than two months since Ohio Stat…

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Spring Practice has kicked off. That means visit season has also begun. Four visitors were offered by Ohio State on Monday. Who was offered? Why? What positions? How does this affect the class going forward? Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to break it all down. Among the other topics broached: 'Block O' numbers game, FBI operative selection a…

Your Buckeyes take the field again this morning. Are you still basking in the glow of a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP? Bring the glow into the 'new' season as Spring Practice kicks off today. That's why were are coming you brighter and earlier than usual. Our Dave Biddle needs to be there when the Buckeyes get rolling. We preview what promises to be a reve…

On this edition of the Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy takes a look at the biggest position battles for the Buckeyes this spring. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

What are the biggest questions facing Ohio State as the reigning national champions begin spring practice on Monday? Dave Biddle and Patrick Murphy discuss that in detail on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://pod…