Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast

The Buckeyes add another piece to the Class of 2017 this week in Antjuan Simmons. What exactly is Ohio State getting?

We bring in the the author of said commitment report - 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong - for a complete breakdown.

Also: Shaun Wade a Buckeye for life ... or not?

IMG and Michigan: Match made in heaven or much ado about nothing?

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Ohio State picked up an intriguing prospect from Michigan's backyard on Tuesday, OLB Antjuan Simmons. However, will five-star cornerback Shaun Wade end up in OSU's class? He's committed to the Buckeyes now, but will he sign with Urban Meyer and Co.? Matt Baxendell joins host Dave Biddle to discuss that, look back on the combine and look ahead to Ohio State's basketball game at Michigan State on Saturday. Are the Buckeyes NIT-bound, or could they still get in the NCAA Tournament?

The NFL Combine has come and gone and the 14 Buckeyes that attended have been poked, prodded and deconstructed.

Is Joey Bosa too slow to have an impact? Is he bust proof?

We bring in Duane Long to talk about that and the plight of all the Sunday football hopefuls that represented Ohio State in Indy.

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A lot of Ohio State products have helped themselves at the NFL Combine, with three more going later today (Eli Apple, Vonn Bell, Tyvis Powell). Leap Day fan Duane Long joins host Dave Biddle to talk about that, how big of a mistake Jalin Marshall made by leaving early for the NFL, OSU's big basketball win over Iowa and more.

Will 5-star DE Joshua Kaindoe commit to Ohio State? Will the Buckeyes' men's basketball team make the NCAA Tournament? The Dean himself, Bill Kurelic, drops by to discuss that, the remaining needs in OSU's 2017 football recruiting class and much more.

Who are the non-returning starters that are on the rise for Ohio State? Strength and conditioning coach Mickey Marotti mentioned quite a few of them this week.

What are thoughts on Eric Glover-Williams' move from cornerback to safety?

Bucknuts contributor Jonah Booker drops by for that and more.

It's a cliche comparison we know ... but have we really seen the next Percy Harvin?

We bring in Steve Wiltfong for his usual Thursday spot after his week off to help answer that question. One of us things we have seen the next Harvin.

Also, who are the top 5 Class of 2017 prospects in the Midwest and where does regional heavyweight Ohio State stand with said quintet?

Yes, Wiltfong's back so spend some time and enjoy ... 

Hey, the Bucknuts Morning 5 is actually close to 5 minutes for a change. We still go over 5 minutes, but not by much. Yes, it's a quick show today as Matt Baxendell stops by to talk about Ohio State's impressive 76-66 win over Michigan in basketball. Furthermore, it's a big day of football interviews with strength coach Mickey Marotti and more.

Is the next Ohio State star running back visiting campus right now?

Or will a returning Buckeye take over where Ezekiel Elliott left off?

We bring in the inimitable Duane Long for his usual Tuesday appearance to talk running backs.

Georgia star Trey Sermon is visiting as we speak. Will he join the fray?

Will next season belong to Br'ionte Dunn ... or Curtis Samuel ... or Mike Weber ... or Antonio Williams?

We do a deep dive on running backs so sit back and enjoy ... 

Brandon Castel and Dave Biddle discuss the path Malcolm Pridgeon has taken to play big-time football. Plus, what round will Braxton Miller and Cardale Jones be drafted in?