Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Did the Ohio State basketball team receive a raw deal from the officials -- and just bad luck in general -- during its first loss of the Big Ten season?

Penn State knocked off the No. 13 Buckeyes 82-79 in Columbus on Thursday night, but the game was ripe with bad calls and lucky shots.

Also, the Buckeyes' football coaching staff recently had a major shake-up on both sides of the ball. What do we make of that?

And what is the latest on OSU football recruiting?

Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for all of that and more on the Friday extravaganza.

Cool waves and a tasty buzz?

Is that why Ohio State coaches have spent so much time in Southern California recently? 

Maybe.

But there is also a senior wide receiver that just finished with the most single-season receiving yards (1,764) in San Diego public school history. 

Ryan Day and Zach Smith have the frequent flier miles to show for their chase of wide receiver Chris Olave.

Will it pay off?

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here with the absolute latest on Olave and the following recruits as another signing day approaches:

* Nicolas Petit-Frere

* Rasheed Walker

* Javontae Jean-Baptiste

* Maurice Washington

* Also: Ever heard of Samson James?

Spend 5ish with us this a.m.!

Nineteen minutes all about Ryan Day, Kevin Wilson, Urban Meyer and Ohio State's offense?

Yeah, you came to the right place.

On today's show, the People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to discuss the Buckeyes' offense heading into the 2018 season.

* Is Day really the play-caller as Bruce Feldman reported?

* If so, what does this mean for Wilson?

* Is Meyer going to take a proverbial step back and let his co-coordinators have more freedom?

All of that and much more on a long-winded version of the midweek extravaganza.

Seven names. Seven decisions. Seven Buckeyes?

Unlikely.

Ohio State is focused on seven recruits as it finishes off the Class of 2018. Which of the group will end up in Columbus.

Duane Long is here in his usual Tuesday spot to let you know where Ohio State should turn here. He provides wisdom on the following prospects:

** Rasheed Walker

** Nicholas Petit-Frere

** Javontae Jean-Baptiste

** Chris Oats

** Chris Olave

** Maurice Washington

** J.J. Brown

Who should Ohio State take? Who will the Buckeyes take?

Spend 5ish with us this a.m.!!!

Is Ohio State on the verge of losing one of the rising stars in the coaching profession, Ryan Day?

The Buckeyes' co-offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach is reportedly in the running to be the Tennessee Titans' OC under new head coach Mike Vrabel.

Bottom line: Will Day stay at OSU or leave for the NFL?

Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to answer that, plus:

* The latest on Ed Warinner. Will he be coaching at Michigan, or with the Titans?

* If Warinner goes to UM, is that a proverbial middle finger to Urban Meyer and OSU? Or would it just be a coach taking the best job available to him?

* Ohio State's basketball team trying to move to 9-0 in Big Ten play against visiting Nebraska tonight (8 p.m. ET, BTN).

All of that and more on the Monday extravaganza.

What is the biggest concern as we analyze the 2018 Ohio State football team?

Is it a position group -- such as center, left tackle (or right tackle if Isaiah Prince moves to LT) or outside linebacker?

Well, yes, perhaps it is.

But Jonah Booker thinks there is an even bigger question mark regarding this team: Will Urban Meyer open up the offense, and allow Kevin Wilson and Ryan Day more freedom?

J-Book joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:

* Thoughts on DL recruit Tyler Friday making his announcement later today.

* Thoughts on what will end up happening with OT recruit Rasheed Walker.

All of that and more on the Friday (Tyler and otherwise) extravaganza.

Thought Ohio State might have a lull on the recruiting trail between Signing Days?

Think again.

Ohio State has gained some serious momentum with multiple prospects. Which ones? How MUCH momentum?

We brought in 247Sports Director of Recruiting for the absolute latest on Ohio State's vibe with:

* Maurice Washington

* Rasheed Walker

* D.J. Brown

* Christopher Oats

* Nicholas Petit-Frere

Get locked in, 'Nutters!

On Tuesday, we posted a story that detailed the top 15 players from Ohio State's 2017 team in order, per the grades from our friends at Pro Football Focus.

Some of you had issues with a few of the grades. Steve Helwagen and Dave Biddle give their thoughts about the PFF marks on today's show.

Also on the docket:

* Ohio State's basketball team makes a trip to Northwestern this evening -- it is the first time the Buckeyes will have played since they broke into the rankings at No. 22. We give our thoughts on the OSU-NU matchup, and the point spread in this contest might surprise you.

* Only three players ended up turning pro early from the Buckeye football team. This is obviously good news for the 2018 squad and we tackle that topic as well.

All of that and more on the Wednesday extravaganza.

What did you think of this season?
Better yet: What did you think was going to happen this season?
On August 22 of last year - before the season got underway - Duane Long and I convened for a marathon BM5. We laid out a number of predicitions for the season ahead.
How did we do? You're about to find out.
Below are the questions we answered about six months ago so you can follow along.
Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters!
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1. ________ is the Class of 2018 prospect committed to Ohio State I am most excited about.
2. ________ is the Class of 2018 prospect NOT committed to Ohio State I am most excited about.
3. At season's end, _____ _____ will be considered the best player on Ohio State's team.
4. Next season, Greg Schiano will be a/an ________ coach at ________.
5. ____ ____ is the Buckeye most likely to transfer after the 2017 season.
6. The biggest threat on Ohio State's 2017 schedule is ______________.
7. ____ _____ is the Buckeye that will surprise everyone this season.
8. ____ _____ will lead the Buckeyes in receptions this season.
9. The best opposing player Ohio State will face this season is _____ ______.
10. Michigan will win ________ regular season games this season.
11. Penn State will win ________ regular season games this season.
14. The four College Football Playoff teams will be _____, ______, ______ and _______.
15. _______ will beat _____ in the championship game.

What is the latest on the top four remaining targets on Ohio State's board for the 2018 recruiting class: Tyler Friday, Javontae Jean-Baptiste, Rasheed Walker and Nicholas Petit-Frere?

Alex Gleitman joins Dave Biddle to give you the scoop on each of them.

Also on the docket:

* Another night, another win for Ohio State's basketball team.

* Will the Buckeyes be ranked when the polls come out later today?

* What do we make of the Greg Schiano-to-the-NFL rumors? Are they negatively affecting OSU's recruiting efforts?

All of that and more on the MLK Day extravaganza.