Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

What is the impact of Ohio State landing high four-star outside linebacker Dallas Gant?

And what is up with the discrepancy in Gant's personal national ranking? 247Sports has him listed as the No. 1 OLB in the country, but Gant is "just" No. 5 (quotes definitely needed) in the Composite. Is another site missing the boat with its ranking of Gant?

The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:

* What OSU targets could make their decisions over the next couple months?

* Is Florida State now in the driver's seat for Teradja Mitchell?

That plus more on the Wednesday edition of the 5ish.

We've waited and watched as one of Ohio's elite defensive talents in the Class of 2018 has undergone the recruiting process.
That process ends today for Dallas Gant. The nation's top outside linebacker and No. 23 overall prospect will take the podium at Toledo St. John's around 3:30 p.m. to announce what college he'll attend.
Is it a done deal that Gant will choose Ohio State? No ... but his Crystal Ball is 100-percent Scarlet and Gray colored and our very own Bill Kurelic will be in Toledo for the live announcement.
We are feeling pretty good.
So what would Ohio State be getting in Gant? We brought in Duane Long for some informed perspective. We also touch on Sam Hubbard getting linebacker snaps in practice and touch on the early signing period for college football.
Spend 5ish with us today, 'Nutters!

The story from Ohio State is that JaQuan Lyle quit the basketball team back on April 11.

However, there are several reasons why that is very difficult to believe.

Dave Biddle and The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, explain why on today's show.

Don't worry, then we tackle some football topics, such as Dallas Gant making his decision on Tuesday, and what Bax thinks about the early signing period that has been enacted in football.

That plus more on the Monday version of the 5ish.

Linebacker Teradja Mitchell has narrowed his choices down to two schools: Ohio State and Florida State.

Will he choose the Buckeyes or Seminoles?

Alex Gleitman joins Dave Biddle to answer that, plus give the latest on:

* Dallas Gant.

* Matthew Jones.

* Jackson Carman

* What effect the early signing period in college football will have.

That plus more on the Friday edition of the BM5.

Ohio State's last recruiting haul produced the highest average per recruit in the nation.

Could this year's crop actually outdo its predecessor?

We bring in the man best suited to answer that: 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong. He puts it all into perspective. Along the way, details were shared on Dallas Gant, Anthony Cook, Matt Jones and a host of other big time prospects.

Spend 5ish with us this a.m.!

Having an early signing period in college football is something that had been talked about for several years.

Well, it will finally arrive this year -- Dec. 20-22 to be exact -- and it will be interesting to see how the new rule affects Ohio State's recruiting efforts.

Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle for an in-depth discussion about that, plus the proposal of allowing players who are redshirting to play in bowl games without losing a year of eligibility.

You had questions.

Duane had answers.

Boom - that's a show!

Here are some of the queries Duane responded to:

- Who in Ohio needs an offer?

- Favorite bourbon?

- Zach Harrison: How good is he?

- Where should Matt Jones line up as a collegian?

- Johnny Trigg's ribs or Myron Mixon's whole hog?

- How will Bill Davis do blending into Greg Schiano's defense?

- Tequila: yay or nay?

- What SHOULD Ohio State's starting defensive line look like?

Start your morning with some wisdom!

It is all about recruiting on today's show.

What is the latest on Ohio State targets Dallas Gant, Teradja Mitchell, Zach Harrison and Jackson Carman?

The Dean of OSU Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, joins Dave Biddle to tell you everything you need to know.

Plus, how is Ohio State linebackers coach Bill Davis doing on the recruiting front after being out of college football for 25 years?

That plus more on the Monday extravaganza.

How many more seasons will Urban Meyer be the head coach at Ohio State? We hope it's another two decades, but that's probably not realistic.

So, how long will he stay?

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

* The recent contract extension Nick Saban signed.

* How long will coordinators Greg Schiano and Kevin Wilson stay at OSU?

* How cool it is that Cardale Jones came back to Ohio State to "play school."

That plus more on the Friday spectacular.

The nation's best tight end?

The nation's most explosive pass rusher?

Hey, fuhgeddaboudit!

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong was in New Jersey this past weekend at The Opening Regional at the N.Y. Jets Practice Facility in Florham Park.

Also in attendance: Jeremy Ruckert and Micah Parsons.

What did Wiltfong think of them? What do they think of the Buckeyes?

Answers await.

Also, an update on P.J. Mustipher, Jahan Dotson and Wiltfong reveals a new name on the recruiting scene we may need to remember.

Spend 5ish with us this a.m.!