The 2025 Ohio State Buckeyes Black Stripe Draft

02/20/25 • 55 min

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr hold their annual Black Stripe Draft, selecting which Ohio State true freshmen will have their black stripes removed from their helmets first. Follow along as Tony and Tom discuss their picks, ranging from standout quarterbacks to future special teams stars, while inviting listeners and subscribers to join in the fun by competing against them on the Buckeye Huddle message board. Tune in for an exciting and competitive draft process filled with insights and some friendly banter!
00:00 Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
00:11 Introducing the Black Stripe Draft
01:07 Competing Against Listeners and Viewers
01:52 Draft Strategy and Rules
03:15 First Round Picks
06:00 Second Round Picks
09:08 Third Round Picks
11:41 Fourth Round Picks
14:58 Fifth Round Picks
18:18 Sixth Round Picks
27:57 The Importance of Losing the Black Stripe Before the Season
28:30 Drafting the Next Tier of Players
29:14 Offensive Line Prospects and Challenges
31:57 Wide Receiver and Tight End Picks
34:12 Defensive Line and Special Teams Considerations
37:18 Final Picks and Strategy Discussion
51:26 Concluding Thoughts and Viewer Engagement

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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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