Episodes

  • BREAKING: Ryan Day Adds 3 Assistant Coaches To Ohio State Football Staff

    BREAKING: Ryan Day Adds 3 Assistant Coaches To Ohio State Football Staff
    Feb 20 2025
    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the breaking news that Ohio State head coach Ryan Day is expanding his offensive line coaching staff by hiring Wendy Laurent, Charles Dickey, and Marcus Johnson. They delve into the roles these new additions will play, the impact on the existing coaching staff, and what this means for the future of Ohio State Buckeyes football. Tune in for an in-depth conversation on the latest developments in Ohio State's coaching strategy and staff adjustments.

    00:00 Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
    00:29 Ohio State's New Offensive Line Coaching Staff
    01:23 Impact on Tim Drevno's Situation
    02:21 Coaching Staff Changes Post-National Championship
    03:43 Role of New Analysts in Coaching
    04:22 Recruiting and Coaching Backgrounds
    05:18 Jim Knowles' Influence on New Hires
    07:39 Challenges and Opportunities for the Offensive Line
    11:43 Spring Ball and Coaching Announcements
    15:56 Offseason Schedule and Recruiting
    21:02 Fan Engagement and National Championship Confetti
    22:26 Challenges in Recruiting: The Role of Support Staff
    24:26 High School Basketball and Patrick Henry Patriots
    25:33 Strength Training and Jeremiah Smith
    27:23 Chris Henry Jr.'s Recruitment Journey
    34:29 NIL and Ohio State's Financial Landscape
    40:30 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans
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    42 mins
  • Is The Big Ten And The SEC's Greed About To Make College Football Worse?

    Is The Big Ten And The SEC's Greed About To Make College Football Worse?
    Feb 18 2025
    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman dive into Ross Dellenger's Yahoo Sports report about the possible expansion of the College Football Playoff to 16 teams. They discuss the momentum behind the SEC and Big Ten's push for four automatic qualifiers each and what that means for the future of college football. The hosts also explore potential adjustments to conference championship weekends, the implications for regular season scheduling, and the overall impact on the sport. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of how these changes could shape the landscape of college football.

    00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks
    00:40 Discussion on College Football Playoff Expansion
    03:18 Automatic Qualifiers and Conference Power Dynamics
    07:11 Impact of NIL and SEC's Performance
    13:41 Conference Championship Weekend Changes
    32:01 Potential Big Ten and SEC Matchups
    38:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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    40 mins
  • BONUS: Buckeye Banter With Greg Bellisari

    BONUS: Buckeye Banter With Greg Bellisari
    Feb 14 2025
    This is a special bonus episode, giving you a sample of the newest podcast on the Buckeye Huddle podcast network, Buckeye Banter.On the first edition of Buckeye Banter, Seth Shaner sits down with former Ohio State captain and Rose Bowl champion, Greg Bellisari.The two share highlights of Bellisari's journey to Ohio State, his career with the Buckeyes and the life he built after shedding the pads.Check out BuckeyeHuddle.com to get all of the best Ohio State Buckeyes coverage.Our team of contributors will have you up-to-the-minute with recruiting, team coverage and so much more. Join the fastest growing community in all of BuckeyeNation at BuckeyeHuddle.comJoin Now: https://buckeyehuddle.com/community/a...**Please Support our Great Sponsors**Grateful Griddle Food Truck and Catering - https://gratefulgriddleoh.com/Jeff Ruby's Columbus Steakhouse - https://www.jeffruby.com/columbus🏈👕SHOP Ohio State gear on Fanatics: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/WDk33JOhio State Gear at Homage - https://homage.sjv.io/09YoMMFind Ohio State Football Tickets: https://seatgeek.pxf.io/7abjoQGet Ohio State stuff on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3T51uJ2 🎤Podcasting equipment: https://amzn.to/3TEN9Dk 🎙Podcasting mics: https://amzn.to/3Tyz8Hk 🎥Video equipment: https://amzn.to/3TGM0Lt
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    47 mins
  • BREAKING: Ohio State Hiring Matt Patricia As New Defensive Coordinator

    BREAKING: Ohio State Hiring Matt Patricia As New Defensive Coordinator
    Feb 12 2025
    Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has tabbed former New England Patriots Defensive Coordinator Matt Patricia as his new Defensive Coordinator.

    What will this mean for the Buckeyes' 2025 season, and what will the rest of the coaching staff look like?

    Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss it all on this special live breaking news episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast.
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    40 mins
  • BREAKING: Keenan Bailey Named Ohio State Co-Offensive Coordinator, Jim Tressel Named Lt. Governor

    BREAKING: Keenan Bailey Named Ohio State Co-Offensive Coordinator, Jim Tressel Named Lt. Governor
    Feb 11 2025
    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the surprising news of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine naming former Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel as his new Lieutenant Governor for the final two years of his term. The hosts delve into Tressel's extensive background and the impact of his new role. Additionally, Tony and Tom break down the promotion of Ohio State tight ends coach Keenan Bailey to co-offensive coordinator, emphasizing his impressive track record and the reasons behind this significant move within the Buckeyes' coaching staff.

    00:00 Introduction and Welcome
    01:02 Breaking News: Jim Tressel Named Lieutenant Governor
    01:22 Jim Tressel's Background and Qualifications
    03:50 Jim Tressel's Reputation and Legacy
    15:24 Keenan Bailey Named Co-Offensive Coordinator
    16:34 Keenan Bailey's Background and Impact
    30:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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    32 mins
  • BREAKING: Ryan Day Signs Contract Extension Through 2031 At $12.5 Million Per Year

    BREAKING: Ryan Day Signs Contract Extension Through 2031 At $12.5 Million Per Year
    Feb 6 2025
    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Kevin Noon discuss the breaking news of Ryan Day's contract extension, which ensures his tenure through the 2031 season at $12.5 million per year. They delve into what this means for Day and Ohio State's football program. Additionally, they analyze projected win totals for the upcoming season for various college football teams, including Ohio State, Michigan, and Penn State. Tune in for an insightful discussion on coaching contracts, team expectations, and more. 00:00 Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast 00:24 Ryan Day's New Contract Extension 02:33 Assistant Coaches and Contract Negotiations 04:20 Speculations on Defensive Additions 06:28 FanDuel's 2025 Win Totals 09:13 Analyzing Ohio State's Schedule 11:19 Michigan's Challenging Road Games 13:45 Penn State's 2025 Prospects 20:46 Recruiting and Coaching Changes at Ohio State 21:38 Recruiting Challenges and New Hires 23:57 Offensive Line Development 28:27 Ohio State's Offensive Outlook 34:21 Michigan Game Predictions 40:02 Closing Remarks and Viewer Questions
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    44 mins
  • Ohio State Football Insider: Ryan Day Hires New Buckeyes Assistants

    Ohio State Football Insider: Ryan Day Hires New Buckeyes Assistants
    Feb 6 2025
    In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the reported news that Ryan Day has made some hires to his offensive staff. They analyze the impact of these new hires and how they might influence the team. The show covers the new roles of internal promotions, the significance of retaining Brian Hartline, and the implications for Ohio State's future football performances. Viewers are also treated to lively discussions, including potential recruit impacts, and questions from live chat participants.

    00:00 Introduction and Welcome
    00:11 Health and Recovery Post-Football Season
    00:51 Live Show Interaction
    01:29 Coaching Staff Changes: Offensive Line
    02:08 Tyler Bowen's Recruitment Impact
    06:06 Brian Hartline's New Role
    11:54 Billy Fessler's Promotion
    17:00 Jim Knowles and McDonald's Coffee
    19:14 Virginia Tech's Offense and Ohio State Comparisons
    21:24 Coaching Staff Departures and New Hires
    33:22 Coaching Spot Dilemma
    34:09 Speculations on Kevin Wilson's Future
    36:11 Internal Promotions and Hiring Challenges
    41:34 Youth Movement in Coaching
    45:01 Brian Hartline's Play Calling Potential
    49:35 Running Back Room Dynamics
    53:21 Coaching Trees and Opportunities
    01:00:16 Barry Sanders Jr. and Emmett Smith Jr. Discussion
    01:02:50 Tailgate Plans and Fox Broadcasts
    01:04:12 OSU Fans and Certified Confetti
    01:05:01 Future Buckeyes: Angelo Smith and Jet Harrison
    01:06:49 Coach Day's Press Conference and Spring Ball
    01:08:17 Young Talent and NIL Conversations
    01:10:55 Spring Game Speculations and Transfer Portal
    01:11:41 Fun with Super Chats and Community Engagement
    01:14:13 Armstrong Twins and Offensive Line Development
    01:16:59 Offensive Line Depth and Future Prospects
    01:23:20 Chili and Frosty Challenge
    01:27:54 Wrapping Up and Community Appreciation
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • BREAKING: Chip Kelly Leaving Ohio State For NFL's Las Vegas Raiders

    BREAKING: Chip Kelly Leaving Ohio State For NFL's Las Vegas Raiders
    Feb 3 2025
    When news broke that Chip Kelly was leaving Ohio State for the Las Vegas Raiders, Tony and Tom weren't around, so this special breaking news episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast features Kevin Noon and Marc Givler of BuckeyeHuddle.com.
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    1 hr and 18 mins