Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

One-day "combine" camps have popped up all across the country, including in the state of Ohio, where kids pay money to learn better technique in the 40-yard dash, the short shuttle and other combine events.

But can those types of things be taught during a two-hour session?

Are these combine camps "scams"?

Or are they valuable?

We bring in the Dean of Ohio State Football Recruiting, Bill Kurelic to answer that, plus give his in-depth thoughts on what high school players should do to get noticed by college programs.

It's not often Duane Long is surprised by an in-state offer. Well, it happened this week and we can thank Alabama coach Nick Saban for the whole ordeal, right?
Not exactly ... but we explain.
Also:
** Was it the right move for Ohio State to allow Iverson Clement to leave Columbus without committing?
** How was Class of 2018 linebacker recruiting affected when a prime Ohio State target choise USC?
** The 247Sports countdown of the best football programs has come to an end. Are we satisfied with the result?
These questions need answers and Duane was the right one to take care of it.
Spend 5ish with us this a.m.

What is the latest on running back recruiting for Ohio State in 2018?

Should Thad Matta return as the Buckeyes' basketball coach next season?

Alex Gleitman joins Dave Biddle to discuss that and more.

On this edition of the Bucknuts Morning 5(ish), Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to predict who the new starters for Ohio State will be this fall.

Booker has an interesting prediction as to who will be the starting middle linebacker for the Buckeyes, replacing Raekwon McMillan. It is a name you likely haven't heard mentioned as the starting MIKE previously.

On offense, who will be the starting right guard?

Where will Parris Campbell line up, even if he's not a starter? Is he going to switch positions?

What about special teams? Who will fill the openings there?

All that and more on the Friday extravaganza.

As we flip the recruiting page to the Class of 2018, who better to bring in for a lesson that 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong after he spent the last week on vacation in the Windy City.

We break down the visitors headed to Ohio State this weekend - names likes Iverson Clement and Jalil Irvin - and Wiltfong goes over every Ohio State Crystal Ball pick he currently has and how he feels about them.

Get learned up with Wiltfong for 5ish this a.m.

Ohio State's offensive line struggled during the 2016 season.

Was that because of youth and inexperience from the players? Or was offensive line coach Greg Studrawa not living up to his end of the bargain? Perhaps a little of both?

Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss that, plus:

* Who will start for the Buckeyes up front in 2017, particularly at the vacant right guard spot.

* The eight OSU football products heading to the NFL Combine later this month.

* Thoughts on Ohio State's basketball team's latest disappointing loss and what it means going forward.

Has the search ended? Has Ohio State found the ever-elusive defensive tackle to plug the middle of the front with his 320-pound plus frame?

Maybe so.

Meet Robert Cooper, a 350-pound one technique from Snellville, Ga. Ohio State has offered and Duane Long is here with a complete breakdown of Mr. Cooper on film. What does Duane think?

Also, meet Dorian Hardy, another defensive line standout from the Class of 2018. But what did we learn about Hardy that gave us pause? You'll have to listen for that.

Then we graduate to the NFL Combine. Which of the eight Buckeyes invited to attend the annual talent show in Indy will steal the stage?

Spend 5ish with us this a.m.

Also: Happy Valentine's Day, Bucknutters!

Will Billy Price's transition to center be smooth or someone rocky at first?

Who will be the breakout players for Ohio State offensively and defensively this fall?

Will Trevor Thompson leave OSU's basketball team to turn pro after this season?

What are thoughts on Greg Oden "telling all" to ESPN's Outside the Lines?

Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle to discuss that and more.

Is Nick Bosa going to move into a starting role as a sophomore in 2017?

If so, who moves to the bench? Ohio State has both starting defensive ends returning with Big Ten defensive lineman of the year Tyquan Lewis, plus Sam Hubbard.

Also, if J.T. Barrett goes down with an injury, who would become the Buckeyes' starting quarterback: Joe Burrow or Dwayne Haskins?

What are thoughts on OSU's 2018 recruiting efforts thus far?

Can the Ohio State basketball team upset Maryland tomorrow in College Park?

The People's Champ, Matt Baxendell, joins Dave Biddle to discuss that and more.

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is sunning himself on some foreign locale's beach so we had to bring in a pinch hitter for today's BM5ish.

How does a 5-tool replacement sound?

Yes, The Dean of Ohio State Recruiting Bill Kurelic joins us to let you know who he likes best of the following prospects and where each ranks on the Buckeyes recruiting board:

Palaie Gaoteote vs. Terajda Mitchell?

Jeremy Ruckert vs. Mustapha Muhammad?

Dallas Gant vs. Chris Oats?

Austin Fontaine vs. Matthew Jones?

Patrick Surtain, Jr. vs. Houston Griffith?

Spend 5ish with us this a.m.!