Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

It's a steady dose of recruiting chatter and spring game discussion on today's show.

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

* Bill Kurelic putting his Crystal Ball in for four-star prospect Ronnie "Rocket" Hickman.

* The latest on Jordan Battle, per Bill "Bank" Greene's VIP post on Tuesday.

* Are we ultra confident Zach Harrison will be a Buckeye? Or is there any reason to be concerned? (Spoiler: Bax is not concerned.)

* Ohio State's basketball program landing the No. 1 player in the state of Ohio and the No. 18 prospecct nationally, power forward Alonzo Gaffney.

* What we will be looking for on both sides of the ball during Ohio State's spring game on Saturday. (This is the longest portion of the show.)

All of that and more on the midweek extravaganza.

The Spring Game is almost here. Ohio State will not only give the fans a taste of what's to come, the Buckeyes will entertain a number of recruiting targets.

It's an important weekend.

So it's time to do a review of where Ohio State stands with prime targets like Zach Harrison, Devyn Ford and Rocket Hickman.

Who will be in the Shoe this weekend?

Also: One of Ohio State's quarterback targets opted for Florida State. How does that affect the Buckeyes?

Duane Long is under the weather so we ate into our salary cap to bring in the Dean of Ohio State Recruiting - Bill Kurelic - for some unfettered knowledge access.

Enjoy, 'Nutters!

Spring football practice ends for Ohio State this Saturday with the spring game.

Will head coach Urban Meyer name a leader at the quarterback position after spring ball?

Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:

* Could OSU use the dreaded two-QB system this fall? (Please no!)

* What are the chances that Dwayne Haskins, Joe Burrow and Tate Martell will all be on the roster this fall?

* Does Meyer have a leader, he just isn't letting the cat (Simba?) out of the bag publicly?

* The media will interview Ohio State's running backs and RB coach Tony Alford after practice today. What are the RB storylines that we are interested in?

* Transfer season in college basketball is in full swing, and the Buckeyes are in the market as much as any program in the country. Ohio State landed point guard C.J. Walker from Florida State (who will have to sit out a season) and they are also in the market for multiple graduate transfers, such as shooting guard Joe Cremo from Albany and Nick Norton from UAB. Is Chris Holtmann looking to definitely land two grad transfers?

All of that and more on the Monday extravaganza.

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer's new contract not only makes him the highest paid coach in the Big Ten -- and the third-highest in college football -- but runs through the 2022 season.

If Meyer stays for the life of the contract, that would mean he has at least five seasons remaining as the Buckeyes' boss. Will he actually stay that long?

Alex Gleitman joins Dave Biddle for today's podcast, and Gleitman thinks the answer is a resounding yes.

The show also includes an in-depth look at Ohio State's running backs and H-backs entering the 2018 season.

All of that and more on the Friday spectacular.

What if you had to make the choice?

The heavyweight down the road from home or the elite destination where you used to live?

Join your high school quarterback or join a staff led by a supposed quarterback guru?

These are just some of the questions facing Garrett Wilson. We break down the star receiver's recruitment and impending Austin and Columbus visits with 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong.

* Which NFL Hall of Famer does Wilson compare Bladwin to?

* How will Wilson's history affect the ultimate call?

ALSO:

* Is Noah Cain really interested in being the second running back to commit to Ohio State for 2019?

* It's back to the hallowed ground of the DMV for a certain prospect. Who ... and why?

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

Following Ohio State's practice on Wednesday, the media will get opportunities to interview linebacker coach Bill Davis, plus 2-3 linebackers. Plus, we will interview cornerbacks coach Taver Johnson and a few corners.

The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to take a close look at the Buckeyes' LBs and CBs heading into the 2018 season.

We all know linebacker is a concern, but there is a lot of talent to work with.

Is cornerback a concern? Bax and Biddle agree on this one -- and you can imagine the answer since we are talking about "DB U."

All of that and more on the midweek extravaganza.

Linebacker. Quarterback.

Do you have the answers?

Urban Meyer met with the media yesterday.

Did he provide answers?

He definitely provided some info ... but answers?

Has Baron Browning taken the middle linebacker spot?

Who has emerged at quarterback? Better yet: HAS anyone emerged under center?

Spend 5ish with me and Duane Long this a.m.!

What is the very latest on 12 of the top targets on Ohio State's board for the 2019 recruiting class?

Well, who better to ask than the Dean of OSU Football Recruiting himself, Bill Kurelic?

The Dean joins Dave Biddle to give the scoop on:

* Zach Harrison

* Grant Gunnell

* Devontae Dobbs

* Darnell Wright

* Brandon Smith

* Garrett Wilson

* Devyn Ford

* Jalen Curry

* Cade Stover

* Zeke Correll

* Ani Izuchukwu

* Jordan Battle

Yes, it's a jam-packed, informative edition of the Monday extravaganza.

We have a lot of important topics on today's Bucknuts Morning 5 ... but we'll get to the food in a moment.

We kid, we kid. Of course spring football is the most important topic on today's show, and Dave Biddle welcomes in Jonah Booker for his weekly Friday visit.

J-Book opines on the following:

* What is to be made of Ohio State offensive coordinator/TE coach Kevin Wilson's comments that his role is exactly the same as it was last year?

* Was everyone too quick to assume that Ryan Day was ahead of Wilson on the proverbial pecking order? Or was everyone right that Day is ahead of Wilson?

* What has been the biggest surprises of spring football practice thus far for the Buckeyes?

* Just how good could sophomore right tackle Thayer Munford be if he keeps this pace up?

* Is City BBQ good? (See, there's the food discussion!)

All of that and more on the Friday extravaganza.

There are serious questions who Ohio State wants to be the center for the Buckeyes this season.

It's not that murky on the recruiting trail. The Buckeyes have dialed in on their (desired) center of the future: Harry Miller.

We break down Miller's recruitment and why he is in such demand with 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong.

Also: With Indiana prep star Sampson James in the fold at running back, what does that mean for Ohio State's recruiting of IMG standout Noah Cain?

Spend 5ish with us this a.m.!