Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

What are Ohio State's chances, percentage-wise, of retaining verbal commitment Shaun Wade?

How many players will the Buckeyes sign in their 2017 recruiting class?

Should Michigan fans be concerned with what is going on in terms of recruiting?

Is it surprising that Ohio State redshirt freshman linebacker Justin Hilliard still hasn't lost his black stripe?

Alex Gleitman joins host Dave Biddle for all of that.

That was some start to the week?

Yes, we are still reveling in yesterday's 10-star wide receiver extravaganza as Tyjon Lindsey and Trevon Grimes verbally committed to Urban Meyer and Ohio State.

What exactly is Ohio State getting? How do we put a day like yesterday in perspective?

We bring in Duane Long to help us get it done.

All that plus and Ohio standout de-committing from Michigan ... it's gonna be hard encore to craft!

Spend 5ish with us this a.m.! 

Has Ohio State been relatively fortunate on the injury front through the first two weeks of training camp?

Is five-star wide receiver recruit Tyjon Lindsey a lock to pick the Buckeyes later today?

Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle to discuss that and much more.

Will Ohio State be able to pass the football well this season?

Who are the top backup wide receivers for the Buckeyes?

Matt Baxendell drops by for that and more.

How do you tell the difference between Buckeyes, Spartans and Wolverines?

What will Ohio State do if J.K. Dobbins and/or Cam Akers chooses to play elsewhere? Should Buckeye devotees be worried?

Tyjon Lindsey is transferring back to Bishop Gorman. How does that affect his recruitment if at all?

Harbaugh vs. Rome: Petty or productive?

We covered all of that and more with 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong during his regular Thursday appearance on the BM5ish.

Enjoy Bucknutters!

"I'll be shocked if he's not a Buckeye."

Who was Bill Kurelic talking about when he made that comment?

Was it Tyjon Lindsey, Trevon Grimes or Cam Akers? Perhaps more than one of them?

Also, "The Dean" gives the latest on Ohio State commitment J.K. Dobbins. Does he really care what ends up happening with Akers?

Plus, Kurelic gives the latest scoops on the Buckeyes' 2018 recruiting efforts and what quarterback commit Emory Jones is doing to help.

The recent inter-squad scrimmage told us a lot about the Buckeyes.

But it also created some questions. We brought in Duane Long in his usual Tuesday time slot to help us find some answers.

What does Malcolm Pridegon's injury do to the offensive line depth?

Can Mike Weber carry the load in the backfield?

How much will Curtis Samuel be used to spell or even take over for Weber?

We also touched on a former Ohio State commitment that landed in Ann Arbor and could be headed for another destination ultimately.

Spend 5ish with us this a.m.!

Ohio State's starting offensive line looks solid, but is lack of quality depth up front the biggest concern on the entire team? Especially after the news that JUCO transfer Malcolm Pridgeon will miss at least three months with a knee injury?

Also, is third-year defensive end Darius Slade's OSU career over now that he's suffered two major injuries in the last three years? Urban Meyer announced on Sunday that Slade will miss the 2016 season due to a ruptured Achilles.

Alex Gleitman joins host Dave Biddle for that, plus thoughts on senior Dontre Wilson being the Buckeyes' primary kickoff and punt returner, and more.

Who will win the starting cornerback job between Marshon Lattimore and Denzel Ward?

What about the starting safety competition between Erick Smith and Damon Webb?

Bucknuts contributor Jonah Booker joins host Dave Biddle to give his take on that, plus anything that stood out to him about Ohio State through the first week of training camp.

You know the names: J.K. Dobbins and Cam Akers.

Dobbins, the Texas phenom, has verbally committed to Ohio State. Akers could be next. It's clear those two top the Buckeyes' draft board. We also believe they will take two running backs. 

So what if it isn't the firm of Dobbins and Akers?

We bring in 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong - back after his week-long vacation - to talk Class of 2017 running back recruiting. He has a name for you.

Another Texan - Jeffrey Okudah - is our other main topic of conversation. How does he compare to current Buckeye Jordan Fuller? 

All that and more is a just a click away ...