Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Matt Baxendell might be sick, but he came strong on the Bucknuts Morning 5 as usual.

"The People's Champ" joined Dave Biddle to discuss Ohio State's quarterbacks, and Bax is impressed with new QB coach Ryan Day.

However, Bax is not a big fan of what the Buckeyes are trying to do at middle linebacker.

For all of that and much more, don't miss the midweek extravaganza.

Spring practice is about questions. The BM5 is about answers.

It's a marriage made in heaven.

Alex Gleitman is here to address several Ohio State football queries as Spring Practice gets rolling again:

* Do you trust Chris Worley as the long-term solution at middle linebacker?

* Was J.T. Barrett's decision the right thing for the Buckeyes and will he improve his NFL stock in the process?

* How much of a challenge will Mike Weber get for carries at running back?

Spend 5ish with us today!

Ohio State resumes spring football practice Tuesday morning after taking last week off for spring break.

We will be there covering it of course, and will interview Urban Meyer afterward.

What stood out to us the most during the first week of spring ball two weeks ago?

Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:

* Are we selling right guard Demetrius Knox short?

* How good can Mike Weber be during his second year as Ohio State's starting running back?

* Or might one of the younger RBs in the program beat him out?

* Ohio State's women's basketball team upsetting Kentucky and moving on to the Sweet 16.

Who are the two most-important recruits on Ohio State's board in the 2018 class?

Alex Gleitman joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:

* Is there any concern about the Buckeyes retaining their three out-of-state commitments in their 2018 class?

* Who might be next to commit to OSU.

* What basketball center Kaleb Wesson's impact will be as a freshman at Ohio State in 2017-18.

That plus more as you prepare for a day of green beer and hoops.

Ohio State's Class of 2017 haul included five 5-star prospects.

Can that number be topped in this cycle?

We brought in someone who would know. It's also Thursday. So that means an entree-sized helping of 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong to update Ohio State's current 5-star quests (according to 247Sports Composite rankings).

Where do the Buckeyes stand with:

* DE Micah Parsons
* OT Jackson Carman
* DT Taron Vincent
* LB Teradja Mitchell
* WR Amon-Ra St.Brown

We provide the absolute latest.

Spend 5ish with us today!

When Ohio State opened spring practice last week, many of the open first-team spots were filled by veteran players, such as fourth-year junior Demetrius Knox at right guard and third-year sophomore Damon Arnette at cornerback.

Are those players likely to retain their first-team status, or might other players on the roster beat them out?

New father Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus give thoughts on:

* Chris Worley moving to middle linebacker.

* Whether or not we're concerned about Ezekiel Elliott.

That plus more on the midweek spectacular.

It's Tuesday and that means a serious helping of the one and only Duane Long.

We felt it was time for Duane to reach back out to the people. So we started a Front Row message board thread last night asking for questions. We got enough that some queries will have to be answered next week.

But here are the questions Duane did grace with his own brand of wit and wisdom:

** A commitment from which recruit in Class 2018 causes Duane to do a naked jaunt?

** Which three recruits outside of the ones we hear about daily would Duane love to see in the class?

**Is Ohio State's defensive line room overcrowded ? Will the most talented play or will seniority rule?

**Which players will step up this spring to take on a bigger role?

** Which Buckeyes will be picked in the NFL Draft's first round next year?
Spend 5ish with us this a.m.!

Of the top 2018 players Ohio State is recruiting, who are most likely to end up as Buckeyes?

We bring in The Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic, who gives the latest on:

* Jackson Carman

* Taron Vincent

* Dallas Gant

* Christopher Oats

* Aeneas Hawkins

* Tavion Thomas

* BJ Foster

* Matthew Jones

* Plus, unfortunately, we talk a little Ohio State men's basketball and the fact the Buckeyes have offically hit rock bottom by not even being invited to the NIT.

Kevin Wilson is the subject of an investigation from ESPN's Outside the Lines.

Ohio State's new offensive coordinator was grilled by an OTL reporter on Thursday regarding allegations of players mistreatment when Wilson was the head coach at Indiana.

How did Wilson respond?

Furthermore, is all of this about to blow over, or will the upcoming OTL piece keep it in the news cycle?

"The People's Champ" Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to discuss all of that, plus the stuff you really care about. Such as what kind of impact Wilson will have on OSU's offense right off the bat.

Also discussed is J.T. Barrett's comments yesterday and how he appears very excited to work with Wilson.

What is Ohio State getting in Class of 2018 safety and Buckeyes commitment Jaiden Woodbey?

What accolade did Ohio State Class of 2018 commitment Jaelen Gill just add?

What would Ohio State be adding if it receives a commitment from Class of 2018 elite defensive tackle Taron Vincent?

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong has those answers. And we have him on the show today, so that works out nicely.

Enjoy, 'Nutters!