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Buckeye Weekly Podcast: Ryan Day's Insights on Penn State Week and Coaching Carousel
In this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recapitulate their conversation with Ohio State's head coach Ryan Day at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. They discuss the upcoming Penn State game during Penn State Week, the ongoing right guard rotation, and the influences of the coaching carousel. Highlighting the potential coaching moves, they analyze the rumors around Brian Hartline, Urban Meyer, and other top candidates for various coaching positions. Additionally, the hosts touch on Day's thoughts about his team's execution in the running game and the development of Penn State quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer. The hosts also delve into details about Day's family visit to the Ryan Day-themed corn maze, showcasing the coach's down-to-earth personality. Tune in for an in-depth look at the Buckeyes' preparations and the dynamics within the team's coaching staff.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:13 Coaching Carousel and Speculations
03:31 Agent Influence in Coaching Decisions
08:43 Matt Patricia's Impact and Future
14:40 Jim Knowles' Coaching Style
15:52 Money Changes Everything
16:21 Ohio State's Defensive Journey
17:13 Jim Knowles' Legacy at Ohio State
17:59 A Warm Welcome for Jim Knowles?
21:24 Ryan Day's Corn Maze Adventure
25:51 Previewing the Penn State Matchup
29:23 Final Thoughts and Sign Off
In this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr recapitulate their conversation with Ohio State's head coach Ryan Day at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. They discuss the upcoming Penn State game during Penn State Week, the ongoing right guard rotation, and the influences of the coaching carousel. Highlighting the potential coaching moves, they analyze the rumors around Brian Hartline, Urban Meyer, and other top candidates for various coaching positions. Additionally, the hosts touch on Day's thoughts about his team's execution in the running game and the development of Penn State quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer. The hosts also delve into details about Day's family visit to the Ryan Day-themed corn maze, showcasing the coach's down-to-earth personality. Tune in for an in-depth look at the Buckeyes' preparations and the dynamics within the team's coaching staff.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:13 Coaching Carousel and Speculations
03:31 Agent Influence in Coaching Decisions
08:43 Matt Patricia's Impact and Future
14:40 Jim Knowles' Coaching Style
15:52 Money Changes Everything
16:21 Ohio State's Defensive Journey
17:13 Jim Knowles' Legacy at Ohio State
17:59 A Warm Welcome for Jim Knowles?
21:24 Ryan Day's Corn Maze Adventure
25:51 Previewing the Penn State Matchup
29:23 Final Thoughts and Sign Off