Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

Ohio State's coaching staff was in disarray for most of the 2015 season.

Is that now a thing of the past?

Matt Baxendell, aka The People's Champ, drops by to discuss that and more.

Is junior linebacker Dante Booker about to embark on a breakout season? It sure looks like it.

Hope springs eternal as football season gets rolling in Columbus, right?

Right?

Of course. Expectations remain sky high at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. But does that mean we are without concerns? Of course not.

So we bring in the inimitable Duane Long for his weekly BM5 appearance to share what is troubling him as we speed towards the season opener.

Which position group on offense?

How about the defense?

What else Duane at least a bit nervous?

We break it all down and provide details on today's team coverage from the morning practice. Come along for 5ish!

It was a big day for Ohio State's football team on Sunday as the Buckeyes had two practices -- one for mostly newcomers and one for the returning players. Plus, head coach Urban Meyer and quarterback J.T. Barrett were interviewed after the second practice.

Dave Biddle brings you the high points of yesterday in today's Bucknuts Morning Five.

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer will meet with the local media Sunday evening following the Buckeyes' second practice of the day.

Which questions would you ask Meyer?

That is one of the queries that Steve Helwagen answers on today's show.

Also, will Curtis Samuel be practicing with the running backs or wide receivers when camp opens Sunday?

We have that and more on this quick-hitting edition of the Bucknuts Morning Five.

Ohio State practice will get underway soon and we all know one thing: J.T. Barrett is the unquestioned starting quarterback and leader of the team.

But what happens if J.T. isn't available? Are we really comfortable handing the keys to Joe Burrow?

Steve Wiltfong is on vacation so we subbed in the one and only Alex Gleitman.

We discuss Burrow in detail and also go into which out-of-state Class of 2018 prospects you can expect to hear plenty about here on the BM5 over the next 18 months or so. 

Thanks for spending some of your a.m. with us!

The name of the show is misleading once again today as the Bucknuts Morning "5" runs just south of 19 minutes.

But with Ohio State's camp opening this weekend, there is so much to discuss. So, we bring in Bucknuts contributor Brandon Castel to debate the following:

* Who will be the breakout players for the Buckeyes this season, both offensively and defensively?

* Who will win the starting right tackle job between Isaiah Prince and Malcolm Pridgeon?

* Will Michael Jordan be a starting guard from day one?

* Could Jerome Baker give Chris Worley a run for his money at the walkout linebacker spot?

* Might Curtis Samuel beat out Michael Weber for the starting running back spot?

Yes, we're locked and loaded on a Wednesday.

How good is Emory Jones? 

Will he ascend up the depth chart in rapid fashion once he arrives t Ohio State?

We bring in Duane Long for his first BM5 appearance since Jones verbally committed. 

We also go into Duane's most wanted in 2018 for the state of Ohio. 

Just how good is Jackson Carman?

Where will Jaelen Gill ultimately line up?

What current Buckeye does Dallas Gant evoke comparisons to?

Spend close to 20 with us to start your sportsday ... 

Who will be Ohio State's next commitment in the Buckeyes' 2017 recruiting class?

Which player will lead OSU in rushing this season?

Alex Gleitman joins host Dave Biddle to discuss that, the commitment of 2018 quarterback Emory Jones, the latest on 2017 defensive back Jeffrey Okudah and more.

Redshirt freshman Michael Weber is penciled in as Ohio State's starting running back. But is the Detroit native mature enough to win the job and hold on to it?

That's one of the questions debated by Matt Baxendell and Dave Biddle on the Friday edition of the Bucknuts Morning 5.

Entering camp, what is the biggest concern for OSU?

What are thoughts on 2018 quarterback recruit Emory Jones, who is expected to announce his choice today?

Is running back Cam Akers going to join Ohio State's Class of 2017 haul to go along with J.K. Dobbins and give the Buckeyes the nation's most feared backfield?

It's altogether possible - likely? - and we are joined by 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong for his usual weekly appearance to get the latest.

We also preview tomorrow's Friday Night Lights at The Shoe. Wiltfong will be there and let's you know who he is geeked to see.

Spend five or so (see: 19ish) with us this a.m.!