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Breaking Down NCAA Punishments for Michigan Coaches & Buckeyes Recruiting News | Buckeye Weekly

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr dig into the breaking news of NCAA punishments handed down to former Michigan assistant coaches Jesse Minter and Steve Clinkscale. The duo also discuss implications for Michigan Football, NCAA compliance culture, and how these developments affect the larger collegiate athletic landscape. Additionally, they touch upon Buckeye Huddle's annual Southern Swing and provide updates on Ohio State's recruiting efforts. Join the live discussion as Tony and Tom navigate through a packed agenda of college football news and insights. 

00:00 Introduction and Welcome 
00:25 Breaking News: Michigan Football Scandal 
00:53 Buckeye Huddle's Southern Swing 
02:39 NCAA Violations and Consequences 
04:55 Impact on Michigan's Coaching Staff 
07:28 NCAA's Investigation Process 
15:13 Potential Penalties and Recruiting Impact 
19:55 Viewer Questions and Comments 
33:34 Michigan's Quarterback Situation 
41:49 Discussing Ohio State's Freshman Quarterbacks 
42:11 Revisiting the 2007 BCS Championship 
44:16 Favorite Moments from the Past Season 
52:13 The Impact of NCAA Violations on Michigan 
56:46 Ohio State's Scholarship Situation 
01:00:51 The Transfer Portal and Player Movement 
01:18:26 Concluding Thoughts and Upcoming Events

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break down the 2025 NFL Draft, highlighting how Ohio State players fared. The duo discusses the selections, starting from the first round pick of Egbuka Emeka by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to Will Howard being drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the sixth round. They also touch on undrafted free agent signings like Seth McLaughlin, Gee Scott, and Josh Fryar. Tune in to hear their analysis and insights into the draft and the future careers of these Buckeyes in the NFL.

00:00 Introduction and Catching Up
00:49 2025 NFL Draft: Shedeur Sanders Discussion
01:56 Dillon Gabriel and Cleveland Browns Analysis
04:25 Ohio State Players in the 2025 NFL Draft
05:56 Offensive Line Prospects and Justin Frye's Impact
10:01 Running Backs and NFL Readiness
12:39 Second Round Picks and Future Prospects
16:52 Fourth Round Selections and Surprises
18:26 Draft Highlights and Player Analysis
19:16 Cody Simon's Impressive Journey
19:56 Lathan Ransom's Resilience and Career
20:56 Jack Sawyer's NFL Prospects
26:41 Ty Hamilton's Underrated Impact
28:10 Will Howard's Promising Future
33:58 Undrafted Free Agents and Final Thoughts

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman discusses the breaking news that West Virginia offensive lineman Justin Terry is transferring to Ohio State. Terry, a redshirt freshman from Pickerington Central, adds depth to the Buckeyes' offensive line. Gerdeman discusses Terry's background, his potential role at Ohio State, and the importance of adding depth to the offensive line. Tune in for all the details and insights on what Terry's transfer means for the Buckeyes' upcoming seasons.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:11 Breaking News: Justin Terry Transfers to Ohio State
00:20 Justin Terry's Background and High School Ranking
01:36 Ohio State's Offensive Line Needs
02:39 The Role of Patience and Local Talent
03:54 Current Offensive Line Setup and Future Prospects
06:36 Ohio State's Transfer Strategy and Locker Room Dynamics
08:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this breaking news edition of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman talks about the commitment of North Carolina defensive end Beau Atkinson to Ohio State. Atkinson was the top defensive end available in the portal following a season where he had 7.5 sacks and double-digit tackles for loss. Tony discusses this addition and what it means for the defensive ends already on the roster.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman covers breaking news about Ohio State's running back TC Caffey and long snapper Morrow Evans entering the transfer portal. Tony discusses Caffey's journey as a walk-on player and his decision to transfer for more playing time, as well as the implications of losing Morrow Evans for Ohio State's future long snapping needs. The episode also touches on the Buckeyes' defensive tackle and end positions as they head into the new season.

00:00 Introduction and Breaking News 
00:17 Veteran Running Back Enters Transfer Portal 
02:20 Impact of Special Teams Transfer 
04:44 Ohio State's Transfer Portal Strategy 
05:11 Defensive Line Concerns and Opportunities 
07:35 Conclusion and Call to Action

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr dive into listener questions about Ohio State's spring practice. They discuss the state of the quarterback position, depth at defensive tackle, and the rise of key players such as Bo Jackson and Malik Hartford. The duo also ponders the potential of punter Nick McLarty and address other pressing topics from the Buckeye Nation. Tune in to get the latest insights on the Buckeyes' preparation for the upcoming season.

00:00 Introduction and Spring Weather Chat
01:21 Julian Sayin's Work Ethic
06:50 Bo Jackson's Potential as a Freshman Starter
12:19 Climbing the Depth Chart: Offensive and Defensive Standouts
20:58 Biggest Question Marks for the Upcoming Season
27:57 The Viking Punter and Special Teams
32:38 Closing Remarks and Summer Preview

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer listener questions and provide a detailed recap of Ohio State's spring practice. They discuss standout players, including impressive offensive linemen Ian Moore and Jake Cook, and delve into the quarterback competition between Lincoln Kienholz and Julian Sayin. The conversation also touches on concerns and expectations for the defensive line, particularly the ends, and the depth and potential impact of the tight end room. Tune in for in-depth analysis and insight on the Buckeyes' spring performance and what to look forward to in the upcoming season.

00:00 Introduction and Apology for Delay
00:59 Listener Questions: Offensive Linemen Standouts
04:50 Quarterback Performance in Spring
12:24 Defensive Line Concerns
19:33 Tight End Involvement and Expectations
29:29 Conclusion and Listener Engagement

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr give their instant reactions following the 2025 Ohio State spring game. Who stood out? Who didn't? What is next for the Buckeyes? The fellas discuss all of this as well as Ryan Day's reaction to the game as well.

In this live episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss what they will be watching position by position in Saturday's Ohio State spring game. They also answer questions about the Buckeyes from the livestream viewers.

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr make some bold predictions for Saturday's Ohio State Spring Game. The duo also recaps last year's season-long competition of bold predictions, discusses the major highlights, and anticipates what could happen this year. Tune in for some lively debates, controversial calls, and a preview of what to expect on the field! 

00:00 Introduction and Overview 
00:15 Recap of Last Season's Bold Predictions 
01:32 Tony's Successful Predictions 
03:36 Tom's Successful Predictions 
04:59 Missed Predictions and Controversy 
10:51 Spring Game Bold Predictions 
15:09 Comparing Bold Predictions 
16:04 Quarterback Performance Insights 
16:52 Sack Predictions and Key Players 
19:03 Touchdown Predictions and Player Highlights 
22:16 Final Bold Predictions and Wrap-Up