Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

The Crystal Balls are rolling towards Columbus and the prospects are impressive.

Elite wide receivers, sun-shielding offensive linemen, dual-threat defensive backs ... and more.

Who are they?

How good are they?

What would their commitments mean to Ohio State's program?

Why are the Buckeyes getting Crystal Ball love?

Duane Long is here to spread wisdom and discuss Crystal Ball turns for:

* Marcus Rosemy

* Reece Atteberry

* Julian Fleming

* Darrion Henry

* Lathan Ransom

And we discuss even more, including the No. 1 player in the Class of 2020. 

Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

Ohio State is knee deep in the graduate transfer market for offensive linemen.

Jonah Jackson took his official visit to Oklahoma over the weekend, and word is the Sooners might lead for his services.

The Buckeyes are also in on R.J. Proctor and Parker Braun, but Jackson is the one they really want.

Bill "Bank" Greene joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:

* What are thoughts on the Buckeyes' 2019 offensive line?

* What should fans expect from Ohio State's 2019 defense? Could it be really good? Bank sure thinks so.

All of that and more on the President's Day extravaganza.

Who are second-year players that could rise up for Ohio State's football team this fall?

Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:

* Ohio State is going hard after grad transfer offensive linemen. And we like it.

* What are expectations for true freshman RB Marcus Crowley?

* It was a really bad loss for Ohio State's basketball team last night at home against Illinois. (We don't spend much time talking about that, though.)

All of that and more on the Friday extravaganza.

Much has been made of Ryan Day and Co. possibly shifting their recruiting philosophy. 

Know this: Elite players still top the charts.

Ohio State is locked in serious recruiting battles for some of the nation's best and we start with a check in on several outside the Buckeye State.

The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting - THE Bill Kurelic - is here to spread wisdom.

We talk about Brian Breese, Fred Davis and the St. John's trio before a look at which in-state targets are making news.

Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

A honeymoon period? Not at Ohio State.

All right, perhaps right now is the honeymoon period for new head coach Ryan Day. The time of the year when the Buckeyes won't be playing real games.

But when the 2019 season arrives, expectations will be extremely high. Especially for a team that is already being picked as a top-5 squad by nearly everyone in the country.

The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:

* Will defense actually be a strength for OSU this fall?

* How concerned are we about the offensive line? Or are we not that concerned?

All of that and more on the Wednesday extravaganza.

Admit it ... you were a little but apprehensive. Even the staunchest Ryan Day supporters couldn't have known for sure what they were getting.

And Day needed to hit the ground running. Taking over for a legend in a 365-day gig doesn't allow a lot of time for celebrating the now added cashflow, etc.

But so far, so good. Like ... real good.

Should be surprised?

Duane Long is here to talk Ryan Day, quarterback recruiting, offensive linemen we need and a whole lot more.

Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

Joshua Perry is back with the second episode of his podcast, and this time he gets knee deep into discussion about what really goes on at Ohio State's offseason conditioning program. That plus much more on the JP Show!

NCAA, you don't have to put on a red light.

And they didn't. They greenlighted Justin Fields' appeal to be eligible immediately at Ohio State in 2019.

What should fans expect from the quarterback as a sophomore this fall?

Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:

* What is our take on him being granted immediate eligibility? A lot of people outside of OSU’s program seem have a problem with it. If this happened at Penn State, would we be bashing it? Or is this simply the new normal?

* Which of Ryan Day’s new staff members that we got to meet last Wednesday impressed Helwagen the most?

* On the hardwood, Ohio State topped Indiana 55-52 in Bloomington on Sunday. It was a huge win for the Buckeyes, and they now sit at 6-6 in the Big Ten, and 16-7 overall. Where do they now sit as far as their NCAA Tournament chances? We close the show with that discussion.

All of that and more is coming at you on the Monday extravaganza.

Buckeye Nation is still awaiting word whether quarterback Justin Fields will be eligible immediately in 2019.

If he is, Jonah Booker believes Ohio State will be on the short list of national championship candidates.

JBook joins Dave Biddle for his usual visit to discuss Fields, plus:

* Thoughts on Ryan Day's coaching staff at OSU, specifically Jeff Hafley and Mike Yurcich.

* What should Buckeye fans expect from 5-star wide receiver Garrett Wilson as a true freshman?

* What about 5-star true frosh DE Zach Harrison?

* Ohio State's men's basketball team escaping with a 74-70 win at the Schott against Penn State last night, to move to 15-7 (5-6 Big Ten) on the season. This means the Buckeyes are still projected to make the NCAA Tournament, believe it or not.

All of that and more on the Friday extravaganza.

It's the day after National Signing Day. 

Who better to join us than 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong to put things in perspective?

Nobody. So Steve is here.

What did he think of Ohio State's Class of 2019 haul? Is it really the third-best class in the Big Ten?

We break it all down and Steve gives you the real deal.

Also:

* How did Day and Co. hook a Hawaiian so late in the process?

* Dawand Jones: Boom or bust?

* Look ahead: Where to focus for 2020?

* Is Jack Sawyer actually a superhero?

Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!