Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Quarterbacks visiting.

Offensive linemen offered.

A Crystal Ball choice for a tight end within the last 24 hours.

Ohio State's staff is hardly hibernating on the recruiting front.

Could the Buckeyes add as many as six offensive linemen in the Class of 2019?

Is there a running back getting more love than other targets?

It's Thursday.

It's 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong.

It's 5ish minutes of knowledge.

Hang with us for a few this a.m.!

If Urban Meyer prefers Joe Burrow or Dwayne Haskins as his starting quarterback at Ohio State, he is not tipping his hand.

Meyer told the media on Tuesday following the Buckeyes' first practice of spring that Burrow and Haskins are "neck and neck" in the race to be OSU's starting QB. He also talked up Tate Martell.

What is to be made of Meyer's comments regarding his signal-callers?

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

* The center position for OSU and Meyer's interesting comments about that spot.

* Isaiah Prince moving to left tackle, and Thayer Munford cracking the starting lineup at right tackle.

* Demario McCall emerging as the primary kickoff and punt returner for the Buckeyes. And why isn't Parris Campbell the No. 1 kick returner? We know he's had concussion issues, but couldn't he just as easily get concussed playing WR?

* Speaking of head injuries, we discuss the unfortunate news about former OSU star running back Beanie Wells who is dealing with early signs of CTE.

All of that and more the midweek 5ish.

Happy Spring Practice, 'Nutters!
This may not be the official first day but this morning will feature the media's first 'look' at the Buckeyes. An hour of practice was opened up to us media types and today's coverage on Bucknuts will be second to none.
But before that ... we brought in Duane Long for his usual Tuesday spot to talk the following:
* When it comes to returnees, who needs to show out early?
* Quarterback: The deal?
* Which early enrollees shine first?
* What is your biggest concern?
* ALSO: Which Buckeyes made/lost money the NFL Scouting Combine?
Spend 5ish with us this a.m.!

Ohio State will have its first practice of spring Tuesday morning and head coach Urban Meyer will meet with the media afterward.

Meyer will certainly be asked many questions about the Buckeyes' quarterback position. Will he name a leader at the position, or will he keep it close to the vest?

Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:

* Is Brady Taylor definitely going to be OSU's starting center?

* What other storylines and position groups will we be paying close attention to at practice tomorrow?

* Which former Ohio State players helped themselves out the most at the NFL combine thus far?

* What seed is the Buckeyes' men's basketball team likely to receive in the NCAA Tournament when the brackets are released in six days?

All of that and more on the Monday spectacular.

What is there not to talk about on today's edition of the BM5?

Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for a jam-packed show that includes thoughts on:

* Ohio State landing four-star offensive lineman Ryan Jacoby in its 2019 recruiting class.

* The impact Alex Grinch and Taver Johnson will have on OSU's defense.

* Mike Mayock saying J.T. Barrett will play for many years in the NFL.

* What 40-yard dash time will Denzel Ward put up at the combine?

* Ohio State's basketball team taking on Penn State this evening in the Big Ten Tournament.

All of that and more on the Friday extravaganza.

We know Ohio State is going to craft an excellent recruiting class.

It's what the Buckeyes do.

But who in 2019 is likely to make up another group worthy of national accolades? That's why we have 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. That's why we have the Crystal Ball.

As of now, Wiltfong has 13 prospects pegged for Ohio State.

Who?

Why?

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

Spring football practice kicks off for Ohio State on Tuesday.

Other than defensive line, what will be the strength or strengths of the Buckeyes this fall?

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

* How OSU's wide receivers are looking heading into spring ball.

* How the running back stable looks.

* Hoops chatter with Ohio State playing in the Big Ten Tournament on Friday in New York against the winner of Penn State-Northwestern.

All of that and more on the midweek extravaganza.

Which Buckeye will make cash at the NFL Scouting Combine?

What high school quarterback has Duane and Dan geeked?

Which Ohio offensive lineman is bound for Columbus?

Why Notre Dame should just save its breath?

Questions aplenty. So we brought in the answer man: Our very own Duane Long.

It's sunny and not crappy in Ohio today so we celebrated with likely the greatest podcast in modern history. Or close.

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

Thad Matta was known for a few things during his 13-year tenure with Ohio State.

One was winning. Another was being a head coach who refused to cheat.

Given the recent revelations in college basketball, which recruits did the Buckeyes lose out on due to Matta's refusal to cheat?

Alex Gleitman joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:

* What will be the ultimate outcome of the college hoops scandal nationally? Will it not be as big as most people seem to believe?

* Even though Ohio State fell just short of the Big Ten regular-season championship, what an amazing season it has been for first-year head coach Chris Holtmann and the Buckeyes.

* Other than quarterback, what is the main storyline for Ohio State entering spring football practice?

All of that and more on the Monday extravaganza.

Ohio State has a rare Friday night Big Ten game, and there is a lot on the line.

The No. 16 Buckeyes (23-7, 14-3 Big Ten) will take their talents to Bloomington tonight to take on the Hoosiers (16-13, 9-8). If OSU wins and Wisconsin upsets Michigan State on Sunday, Ohio State will earn a share of the Big Ten championship.

Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss tonight's game, more about the hoops squad, plus what we'll be looking for when the Buckeyes' football team opens spring ball in a couple weeks.

All of that and more on the Friday extravaganza.