The Buckeye Weekly Podcast

Buckeye Weekly: Ohio State's NIL Strategy and Defensive Line Recruiting

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr from Buckeye Huddle discuss the recent commitment of four-star defensive end Luke Wafle to USC, who chose the Trojans over Ohio State and other top programs. The conversation revolves around Ohio State's approach to NIL offers and the broader implications for their recruiting strategy, particularly for defensive linemen. They delve into the debates among fans on message boards, Ohio State's historical recruiting abilities, and the potential impact of NIL regulations. They also discuss the importance of balancing culture and financial offers in recruiting and how Ohio State is poised to adapt to the changing landscape of college football. 

00:00 Welcome to Buckeye Weekly 
00:09 Recruiting Season Drama 
00:56 NIL Offers and Ohio State's Stance 
01:48 Ohio State's Recruiting Challenges 
02:42 Historical Context and NIL Evolution 
06:19 Impact of NIL on Team Culture 
08:10 Defensive Line Recruiting Concerns 
11:23 Evaluating Past Recruiting Decisions 
17:19 Financial Realities and Future Strategies 
21:51 Ohio State's Cautious Approach to Uncertainty 
22:14 Impact of Transfer Portal and NIL on Recruitment 
24:13 Challenges in Defensive Line Recruitment 
28:55 Ohio State's Historical Success and Future Prospects 
34:55 Strategic Recruiting in the South 
38:47 Conclusion and Community Engagement

Here is a bonus episode for you. This is Marc Givler and Tony Gerdeman on Marc's Skull Session Recruiting Podcast breaking down the commitment of linebacker Cincere Johnson and what it means for the Buckeyes.

This is an episode of the Skull Session Recruiting Podcast featuring Buckeye Huddle's Marc Givler and Tony Gerdeman breaking down what they saw on Tuesday at the final one-day camp of June for the Buckeyes.

The Buckeye Weekly Podcast featuring Tony Gerdeman and oftentimes Tom Orr will be back to regular shows probably Wednesday-ish. Thanks for being patient with the galavanting. 

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Recapping the Final Day of Ohio State's June One-Day Camps | Skull Session Recruiting Podcast

Join Marc Givler and Tony Gerdeman from Buckeye Huddle as they dive deep into the final day of Ohio State's June one-day camps on this episode of the Skull Session Recruiting Podcast. They discuss standout athletes like Eric McFarland and Peter Pierre from the 2028 class, as well as unique prospects such as David Gabriel Georges. Tune in to hear insights on player performances, recruiting updates, and upcoming Ohio State prospects. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 01:08 Wide Receiver Standouts 03:47 Top Prospects and Recruiting Insights 07:02 Emerging Talent and Future Stars 09:07 International Prospects and Cultural Insights 15:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Breaking News: Ohio State's First 2028 Commitment - RB Elijah Newman-Hall

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the breaking news that 2028 running back Elijah Newman-Hall from Tampa Blake High School has committed to Ohio State. They recount Tony's observations from the camp and the high praise for Elijah, who already stands out physically as a freshman. Additionally, they delve into Elijah’s impressive stats, his commitment decision, and what this means for the Buckeyes' future. Tune in for an insightful discussion on Ohio State's recruitment and get the latest updates on the team's exciting prospects! 

00:00 Welcome to Buckeye Weekly 
00:57 Breaking News: Ohio State's First 2028 Commitment 
02:30 Elijah Newman Hall: The Rising Star 
03:52 Ohio State's Recruitment Strategy 
04:57 Elijah's Impressive Freshman Year 
06:31 Future Prospects and Versatility 
10:10 Conclusion and How to Support Us

Ohio State AD Ross Bjork Discusses Night Games and Big Noon Kickoff Impact

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, host Tony Gerdeman is joined by Kevin Noon of Buckeye Huddle to discuss Ohio State Athletic Director Ross Bjork's recent comments regarding the desire for more night games at Ohio Stadium. The conversation delves into the clash with FOX's Big Noon Kickoff timeslot, the distribution of a $20.5 million fund across various sports, and potential changes to improve game day experiences. They also touch on the logistics and implications of Ohio State's TV contracts, potential future changes in the college football landscape, and the early signing period for recruits. 

00:00 Introduction and Welcome 
00:14 Ohio State Football Camp and Press Conference Insights 
01:31 Ross Bjork's $20.5 Million Allocation Breakdown 
04:34 Revenue Sharing and Title IX Implications 
06:36 Television Contracts and Game Scheduling Challenges 
16:32 Improving Game Day Experience at Ohio State 
28:29 Recruiting and Signing Period Discussions 
34:10 Future Series and Concluding Thoughts

This is an episode of Buckeye Huddle's daily college football show "The Daily Huddle." 

Connor Stalions was at the NCAA's hearing with Michigan. What does it mean for the punishments that could be handed down? Garrett Searight has an idea.

Enjoy this bonus to the feed with Marc Givler's Skull Session Recruiting Podcast as Marc and Kevin Noon discuss the breaking news that California defensive end Khary Wildcer has committed to the Buckeyes.

Here is a bonus episode for you. Tony Gerdeman of Buckeye Weekly and Kevin Noon of Big Me Kickoff step in for Tom Orr on Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning and have a discussion about Ryan Day, the Big Ten, and the CFP.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has come out in favor of the Big Ten receiving a set number of automatic bids for the College Football Playoff. In this episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Kevin Noon of BuckeyeHuddle.com discuss Day's comments and the positives and negatives of auto bids. Tony then tries to convince Kevin that auto bids are the best path forward for college football. Will Kevin eventually agree, or will he stand firm in his beliefs that auto bids are the coward's way out?

Buckeye Weekly Podcast: Predicting Ohio State's 2025 Kickoff Times & Texas Game
Announcement

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Kevin Noon break down the latest news about Ohio State's kickoff times for the 2025 season. They reveal that Ohio State vs. Texas will be a 12:00 PM kickoff on Fox and dive deep into predicting the kickoff times for the rest of the Buckeyes' games this year. They discuss the implications, fan preferences, and the overall impact of these kick times. Tune in for a comprehensive look ahead at Ohio State's 2025 football schedule. 

00:00 Introduction and Greetings 
00:29 Game Schedule Announcements 
01:21 Fox's Dominance in Scheduling 
03:30 Predicting Ohio State's Kickoff Times 
05:11 Supporting Buckeye Huddle 
07:02 More Game Time Predictions 
09:44 Analyzing Key Matchups 
13:35 Big Noon and Other Networks 
16:54 Final Thoughts on Scheduling 
30:07 Prayer Energy and Game Timing 
31:52 Kickoff Times for Ohio State Buckeyes 
35:18 NCAA and College Sports Commission 
41:00 Importance of the Texas Game 
46:17 Night Games and Fan Experience 
57:57 Concluding Thoughts and Viewer Interaction

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss Tony's Michigan Monday piece where he employed various AI language models to predict potential NCAA penalties for Michigan amidst the ongoing investigation into Connor Stallions' sign-stealing accusations. They analyze the AI's projections, discuss the ambiguity around the term 'hammer' in terms of penalties, and reflect on historical NCAA sanctions, particularly comparing to Ohio State's incidents in 2010 and 2011. Tune in to hear their insights and opinions on the possible outcomes for Michigan!

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:11 Memorial Day Special: Ohio State Sports Writers
00:45 Tony's AI Experiment on Michigan Penalties
02:19 Discussion on Potential Penalties
08:08 Comparing Scandals: Michigan vs. Houston Astros
12:19 Reflections on Past Scandals
31:12 Final Thoughts and Conclusions