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In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the greatest Ohio State football players of all time, position by position. Today they start with the offense. Who is the greatest Ohio State quarterback of all-time, and will the answer be the same a year from now? Can anybody topple …

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The Ohio State University has announced the 2020 Athletics Hall of Fame Class, which is headlined by former head football coach Francis Schmidt (1934-1940), who started the famous “Gold Pants” tradition honoring the football team for a win over the rival Michigan Wolverines. During his first season, Schmidt was asked about the rivalry with the …

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Almost everyone has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic this year. Jobs, businesses, homes, and lives have been lost. We are now a chapter in a history book that is being written in real time. Everything we do now comes with the added weight of risk. Or at least more risk than it had before. …

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In this episode of the Buckeye SloopCast, Jared and Kyle talk about the return of the Buckeyes to campus. They also discuss running backs, Nicholas Petit-Frere, recruiting, the Big Ten, and much more. You can subscribe to the show via iTunes, iHeartRadio, and many other ways. The Rundown Players return to the WHAC, pump up …

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Ohio State will be searching for a handful of new starters when fall camp gets underway later this summer. A new running back will need to be found, as will a couple new receivers. The offensive line will be replacing two starters, while the defensive line is looking for three new reliable options. A starting …

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In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr continue answering listener questions. Up first is a question about concerns regarding the number of sacks the Buckeyes gave up last year and Justin Fields’ ball security. The talk then turns to Tuf Borland and the fans’ reaction to his future play …

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Empty Nest Syndrome is an experience some parents must deal with when their final child leaves home for life on their own. With no more kids to care for, there is sadness, questions of what to do now, and an overall feeling of loss for the parent. Parents go about their daily lives feeling as …

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In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr take to the streets and answer listener questions. The fellas start by answering the age-old question of whether or not this is the Year of the Tight Ends for the Buckeyes. Then they move on to a question about Urban Meyer’s retirement, …

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Garrett Wilson had a pretty good true freshman season for Ohio State in 2020. He finished fourth on the team with 30 receptions, fourth with 432 yards receiving, and fourth with five touchdowns. It might not look like much, but it was the best true freshman performance for a Buckeye wideout in over 20 years. …

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In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr talk about their Monday, which was spent standing around for eight hours in the sun as Ohio State football players trickled in for voluntary workouts. They discuss all of the things they learned from the day and why they hope to never …

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In this episode of the Buckeye SloopCast, Jared and Kyle say hello to their new home at The Scoop. This is a recruiting-heavy show, which means a discussion about the trajectory of 5-star offensive tackle JC Latham. Why are things trending away for more than Latham? The fellas talk about all of it and more. …

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Welcome to the new home of Michigan Monday. For some background, Michigan Monday was started by Tom Orr at The Ozone back in 2003, and then it was handed off to me in 2006. For those who are new to it, Michigan Monday is a weekly in-season look at how the Wolverine football team did …

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While there are still a couple of months to go until the 2020 college football season can kickoff, the signs of a full return to play are beginning to trickle in. On Monday morning, a big step was taken as players and coaches returned to the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on the Ohio State campus …

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“It’s been the most challenging thing I’ve done in my career, no doubt.” That’s what Ohio State strength coach Mickey Marotti said last month about dealing with the separation of his players and the OSU weight room due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Resistance bands were sent to the players and workouts were designed based on …

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In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr tackle the defensive side of the Ohio State football. After looking at the concerns for the offense on Thursday, today the fellas turn a worrisome eye to the Buckeye defense. They share their concerns at each defensive position on the field, of …

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