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Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning
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Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning covers Ohio State football, basketball, hockey, and other athletics with daily episodes. Host Tom Orr is joined by guests including beat writers, recruiting analysts, and podcasters, to discuss the latest news about the Buckeyes, football recruiting, college football conference realignment, the College Football Playoff picture, and more.
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How Does Ohio State Spend Its Money On Football, Basketball, And Other Sports?
1w ago00:12:51Tap to summarizeThe House Settlement completely changed the game in college sports last year, allowing schools to distribute revenue-sharing dollars to student-athletes for the first time ever. It's up to each school how it wants to split those dollars between different sports. So how much money is available to Ohio State athletes, which sports do the Buckeyes split the money between, and how have things changed from last year to this? In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear the answers to those questions and much more directly from Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork. He was also asked whether the men's basketball team gets enough resources to compete with the top teams in the Big Ten, the future of the Schottenstein Center as the home of the Buckeye basketball programs, and more.Today's episode is sponsored by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, the award-winning, upscale steakhouse in Downtown Columbus, named one of the Top 50 steakhouses in America by Food Network. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.
Transcribe →Ohio State Recruiting: 5-star WR Jett Harrison Commits To Buckeyes
1w ago00:12:02Tap to summarizeThe Ohio State Buckeyes started the long 4th of July weekend off with a big BOOM on Wednesday, as Jett Harrison, a 5-star prospect considered the best wide receiver in the 2028 recruiting class, committed to OSU. In this special breaking news episode of Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Juck Miletti, the recruiting insider from BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss the impact of Harrison's commitment and what it means for the future of the wide receiver room in Columbus. His commitment gives OSU at least one 5-star wide receiver in every recruiting class from 2023 to 2029, starting with Brandon Inniss, Jeremiah Smith, Quincy Porter, Chris Henry, Jr., Jamier Brown, Jett Harrison, and Austin Miller. Today's episode is sponsored by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, the award-winning, upscale steakhouse in Downtown Columbus, named one of the Top 50 steakhouses in America by Food Network. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.
Transcribe →Does Ohio State Actually Want Congress To Step In To Fix College Sports?
1w ago00:10:25Tap to summarizeA bill going through Congress right now promises to address a number of issues currently facing college athletics, but would it be good for Ohio State if it actually passes?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, you'll hear directly from Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork on that proposed legislation, what it could mean for the Buckeyes, and the impact it could have if it isn't in Ohio State's best interest.And thanks to our friends at Jeff Ruby's Columbus, the award-winning, upscale steakhouse in Downtown Columbus, named one of the Top 50 steakhouses in America by Food Network. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.
Transcribe →Ohio State Recruiting: Will 2027 Be Larry Johnson's Best Class Ever?
1w ago00:12:41Tap to summarizeOhio State's 2027 defensive line recruiting class was already one of the strongest in recent history, and then Larry Johnson added a commitment on Monday from 5-star edge Marcus Fakatou. Now, with the nation's top overall player, 5-star David Jacobs, already committed, along with 4-stars Wyatt Smith and Prince Goldsby (considered an edge by many ranking sources), where does this rank among the greatest defensive line classes in Ohio State history?Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss that, and where this year's class stacks up against some of the best hauls of the past including 2021 (JT Tuimoloau, Jack Sawyer, Tyleik Williams, Mike Hall), and 2016 (Nick Bosa, Jonathon Cooper, Malik Barrow), and more.Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, the award-winning, upscale steakhouse in Downtown Columbus, named one of the Top 50 steakhouses in America by Food network. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.
Transcribe →Is Ohio State Ticketed For Another Brutal College Football Playoff Run?
2w ago00:13:07Tap to summarizeThe college football magazines are starting to come out, including this week's release of Phil Steele's popular edition. Steele has Ohio State ranked No. 3 in the nation, which puts them on track to have a difficult path through the College Football Playoff. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to break down what a hypothetical road to the national championship could look like for Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, and the rest of Ryan Day's Buckeyes. Today's show is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, the award-winning, upscale steakhouse in Downtown Columbus, named one of the Top 50 steakhouses in America by Food Network. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.
Transcribe →Does Ohio State Basketball Get What It Needs To Compete In The Big Ten?
2w ago00:15:58Tap to summarizeThe Ohio State men's basketball program has unquestionably taken a step forward over the span of the last year, and seems poised to do that again in the upcoming season.But in the wake of Michigan's national championship, many Buckeye basketball fans found themselves wondering if OSU invested enough in its program to field a team that could compete with the top of the Big Ten.In this special bonus episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Marcus Hartman, the basketball insider for BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss what they learned about that from a conversation with OSU athletic director Ross Bjork. Plus, what is the future of the Schottenstein Center? Will Ohio State basketball continue to call it home? Or could the program be on the move?Today's episode is sponsored by Jeff Ruby’s Columbus, the award-winning, upscale steakhouse in Downtown Columbus, named one of the Top 50 steakhouses in America by Food Network. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.
Transcribe →BONUS: Devastating Misses, Big-Time Hits, and the Future of Ohio State Recruiting
2w ago01:00:32Tap to summarizeThis is a special bonus presentation of The Time And Change Will Surely Show, one of the new podcasts from the Buckeye Insiders Podcast Network. Recruiting has always been the lifeblood of Ohio State football, but the game has changed dramatically. On this episode of *The Time and Change Will Surely Show*, Tony Gerdeman and Juck Milletti revisit some of the Buckeyes' most painful recruiting losses, celebrate the biggest recruiting victories, and examine how NIL, roster construction, and the evolving recruiting landscape are reshaping the future of Ohio State football. 1:00 – Welcome: Why recruiting has always mattered1:47 – When we first became recruiting junkies2:50 – The birth of the internet recruiting era3:48 – Why recruiting losses hurt more than the wins feel good5:12 – Riley Pettijohn and recent recruiting victories6:33 – Jeremiah Smith and unforgettable Signing Day moments7:49 – Urban Meyer's Baron Browning recruiting prank9:23 – Blake Miller and other "what if" recruiting misses10:12 – The Michael Bush recruitment that still stings11:45 – When losing Buster Davis led to Troy Smith13:17 – Bijan Robinson and Ohio State's running back "what ifs"15:58 – Ohio recruiting battles that still haunt Buckeye fans17:42 – Terrelle Pryor and the biggest recruiting win of the modern era18:38 – Prescott Burgess, recruiting stories, and legendary near-misses19:45 – The Justin Scott and Marquise Lightfoot roller coaster21:23 – Orlando Pace, Andy Katzenmoyer, and recruiting memories from the '90s22:04 – Jordan Hicks, Trey DePriest, and painful in-state losses23:38 – How NIL changed recruiting forever26:55 – Is Ohio State still recruiting at an elite level?28:05 – Brady Edmunds and Ohio State's quarterback dilemma31:47 – David Gabriel-Georges: Is he a must-get prospect?35:21 – Should Ohio State spend whatever it takes?36:16 – Locker room chemistry vs. recruiting economics39:00 – Chris Henry Jr., Monshon Sales, and wide receiver recruiting41:37 – Why Ohio State can't outspend everyone43:21 – Austin Miller, early commitments, and the future of recruiting46:17 – Why coaches are becoming hesitant to accept early commitments48:31 – The new five-for-five rule and recruiting implications50:14 – Will fifth-year players create roster headaches?52:21 – NFL scouting, roster construction, and recruiting strategy54:00 – Why Ohio State has navigated the NIL era so well56:49 – Is player development more important than ever?57:33 – Blake Wong's upcoming decision and what it means58:48 – Like, subscribe, and follow Buckeye Insiders for more coverage
Transcribe →Ohio State Basketball: 5 Things We Learned From Jake Diebler
2w ago00:11:39Tap to summarizeThe Ohio State men's basketball program held its "Vet Camp" this week, welcoming back more than a dozen former players, including stars like Scoonie Penn, David Lighty, Greg Oden, and former head coach Thad Matta. It's a great kickoff to a new season, and an opportunity for the next Ohio State team to learn from some living legends. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler about the week, what it means to both the former and current players, and more. This episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, the award-winning, upscale steakhouse in Downtown Columbus, named one of the Top 50 steakhouses in America by Food Network. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.
Transcribe →Ohio State Football: BIG Changes Coming To The Home Of The Buckeyes
2w ago00:09:41Tap to summarizeThe Woody Hayes Athletic Center, the year-round home of Ohio State's football team, is about to get a massive overhaul. Thursday morning, Ross Bjork, the OSU athletic director, met with the media to discuss a $125 million renovation project for the WHAC that's expected to kick off in a little more than a year. Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss why the program feels like it needs to overhaul the facility, what's going to happen to the team during that construction project, and what to expect when it's all done. Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby’s Columbus, the award-winning, upscale steakhouse in Downtown Columbus, named one of the Top 50 steakhouses in America by Food Network. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.
Transcribe →Ohio State Men's Basketball: Buckeyes Going Big Up Front In 2026-27
2w ago00:17:31Tap to summarizeJake Diebler's third full season as Ohio State's head coach is going to have a different - and bigger - look than the previous two years. The Buckeyes loaded up with big bodies in the front court to allow Amare Bynum to play farther from the hoop, and those bigger players should give OSU the ability to throw a number of different looks at opponents. In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Marcus Hartman, the new basketball insider at BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss the four big players that Diebler is going to roll out this year, and how they could change the game for the basketball Buckeyes. Ivan Njegoven, who is ready to take on a bigger role in year threeAndrija Jelavic, a Kentucky transfer who can stretch the floorJosh Ojianwuna, a big-bodied Baylor transfer who can provide muscle down lowVuk Lazerovic, a freshman who may be a year away from taking on a roleToday's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & sushi, impeccable service, live entertainment, and an attention to detail that is simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.
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