Bucknuts Morning 5: An Ohio State athletics podcast
Episodes
Readying Ohio State's red carpet | KJ Bolden vs. Marshon Lattimore
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So many questions ... yet answers come with fury. It's time for your favorite time of the week: Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter are here to hold court on...
More B1G expansion? | Who will start at center for Buckeyes?
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The buzz has picked up recently that the Big Ten will look to further expand. Could Oregon and Washington be next? Would we be in favor of that? What ...
Recruiting reset: Deep dive on Sunshine, Peach state efforts
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
247Sports Director of Recruiting Andrew Ivins is back by popular demand to set Ohio State's recruiting itinerary for the Class of 2024 in Florida and ...
Where will Buckeyes go in NFL Draft? | Hoops nightmare finally over | Spring ball kicks off next week
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The NFL Combine kicks off later this week and a total of eight Ohio State products will be participating. How many Buckeyes will go in the first round...
D-line discussion, continued | Expectations for Sawyer | Why did Raiola decommit from OSU?
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is Friday and that means Jonah Booker joining Dave Biddle for the Bucknuts Morning 5. Among the topics on today's show: * We get JBook's take on th...
'Air' up there? | Considering Carpenter
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are talking quarterbacks on today's BM5 and who better to chat with than Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter? What to do in the Class of 2024? We know O...
Time to refine Buckeyes' D-line?
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is a difficult topic because everyone loves Ohio State defensive line coach Larry Johnson. Especially the current D-linemen and recruits who all s...
Off and running ... with who? | Hard times on hardwood
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who gets the ball first? Will it be TreVeyon Henderson or Miyan Williams? Could Evan Pryor or Dallan Hayden emerge? What about Chip Trayanum and Xavie...
Feeling presidential
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Murphy joins Dave Biddle for the President's Day version of the podcast to discuss the following: * Who will replace Washington on Ohio State'...
OL recruiting shaping up well for Buckeyes? | Bad look for Notre Dame?
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Could 2024 bring a nice offensive line haul for Ohio State? How are things going on the recruiting trail thus far for Justin Frye and the Buckeyes? ...
Cornered market | QB shuffle coming?
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Luck comes in many forms. For Ohio State, there is some of it involved with recruiting. Given the Buckeyes' stellar track record for securing commitme...
Beating Michigan = Successful season? | Bax defends Holtmann take
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After asking the question, we have the consensus answer. On Monday's show, we asked what would make Ohio State's 2023 football season a success in you...
Marshall's plan? | Bolden beautiful?
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Fong is back. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong returns to the show with verve and energy. Ohio State has shifted recruiting focus...
What are your expectations for Buckeyes' 2023 football season? | The 'beats' go on for hoops squad
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are your personal expectations for Ohio State's 2023 football season? What would make the season a sure-fire success in your book? Is it still "n...
How much will Buckeyes' defense improve in 2nd year under Knowles (and with Laurinaitis around)?
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How much will Ohio State's defense improve in Jim Knowles' second season as coordinator, and with James Laurinaitis now on board to help with the l...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Talking new roles for Buckeye football coaches
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Murphy is back with another edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour and the main focus is on the Buckeyes' football coaching staff. To learn more...
In-state optimism | 'Animal' instincts
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How does a program craft an elite recruiting class? It helps to be located in a state replete with elite football players. Welcome to Ohio. The Class ...
Mailbag Wednesday
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is Mailbag Wednesday as Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show and answers questions from Bucknuts subscribers. * Will Ohio State have a 1,000-yard...
Offseason Olympics | Hardwood hope?
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quarterback? Tackle? Running back? Who starts for Ohio State this fall? Who backs them up? Who decides to boogie? Good questions ... and we try to ans...
Should football early signing period be in July? | Hoop nightmares
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should the early signing period in college football be in late July instead of December? We have thought so ever since the early signing period was im...
Translating what the Buckeyes' coaches said about playcalling, NIL, more
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It was a busy and interesting week in terms of coverage of the Ohio State football team. Head coach Ryan Day, all of his full-time assistant coaches ...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Biggest takeaways from football interviews | And some hoops talk
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Murphy is back with another edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour and is joined by Timmy Hall to talk Ohio State basketball and Dave Biddle to di...
The Dean on adding Davison Igbinosun, Jordan Marshall's big day
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Porter is in Las Vegas for a "youth sporting event" so it's Bill Kurelic on the spot today. We dive deep on the addition of Davison Igbinosun, pu...
Buckeyes land stud corner in transfer portal
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State landed cornerback Davison Igbinosun from Ole Miss in the transfer portal on Tuesday. Not only does he fill a big need for the Buckeyes, b...
Wiltfong sets Class of 2024 stage
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tomorrow is National Signing Day for the Class of 2023. The event used to crash this site. No longer. Ohio State has already finished it's '23 cycle. ...
Laurinaitis is coming home | Buckeyes stuck with Holtmann?
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former Ohio State All-American linebacker James Laurinaitis is returning to his alma mater as a graduate assistant coach. What does this mean for th...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Buckeyes in NFL playoffs | NFL Draft projections | What's wrong with OSU hoops?
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Murphy is back with another edition of Bucknuts Happy Hour as he looks at Buckeyes in the NFL playoffs, NFL Draft projections for OSU players ...
Game Show Friday (ranking Buckeye football stuff)
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Game Show Friday on today's podcast. Alright, more like JBook and Dave Biddle just have fun ranking Ohio State football stuff. Things such as ran...
Defending Ohio's borders in '24
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How good is the talent in Ohio's Class of 2024? Who are the names we need to know? Can Ohio State stave off intruders for these elite Ohioans? Good qu...
Depth deficiency on the football roster? | Time to 'pay for play' via NIL?
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We take questions from Bucknuts subscribers and more on today's show as Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle. We begin with a question that opines the Buc...
Buckeyes in NFL Draft with Dane Brugler
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time again: Let's talk NFL Draft and your Ohio State Buckeyes. First, we need an expert. How about The Athletic's Dane Brugler - the premier...
How much control will Hartline have of offense?
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Hartline was of course promoted to offensive coordinator following Ohio State's 2022 season. How much control will Hartline have over the offen...
Who will be Buckeyes' center? Matt Jones? | Harbaugh in hot water? Or nothing 'burger'?
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is a lively edition of the Friday show as JBook joins Dave Biddle. Who will be Ohio State's starting center in 2023? Could it be sixth-year senior ...
Armstrong's first step: Ohio State? | Portal offensive lineman addition
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State's bookend offensive tackles are off to the NFL. We are confident Paris Johnson, Jr., and Dawand Jones have stunningly bright futures. What ...
Buckeyes land transfer QB | Which second-year players need to step up in 2023?
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is a short and sweet version of the show as we touch on many pertinent topics. Ohio State landed transfer quarterback Tristan Gebbia from Oregon ...
Transfer portal scorecard | Sensabaugh humbug?
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The current transfer portal window is almost closed. How do we feel about the career decisions made? Steve Helwagen is here to put it all in context a...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Stroud has left the building
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Murphy is back with another edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour podcast To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ht...
So you're telling me there's a chance
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We will still believe C.J. Stroud is returning to Ohio State for a fourth season when we see it. But here we sit on the day that is the deadline for...
Is Knowles the answer? | Anything to Stroud rumor? | Name the 11 offensive starters
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Friday the 13th, but have no fear. JBook and Dave Biddle are here to answer questions from Bucknuts subscribers that we posted to The Front Row m...
Ohio running back race? | Defensive line offerpalooza
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State's staff sent a message yesterday: Defensive linemen wanted. Defensive line guru Larry Johnson doled out multiple offers to standouts across...
OSU catching up in NIL? | How big of a concern is Buckeyes' 2023 O-line?
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is Ohio State beginning to catch up in the NIL game? Bucknuts covered an event hosted by The Foundation last night where five of the Buckeyes' early-...
Wiltfong puts bow on '22 | Total Texas All-American week review | Ohio State vs. field going forward
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hold on, Georgia just scored again. We kid, we kid. There's no need to hold again because 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong is here. The...
Manic Monday
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Monday pod has arrived as Steve Helwagen joins Dave Biddle. We put a bow on Ohio State's 2022 football season, look ahead to how the Buckeyes migh...
McCord or Brown? | RB outlook for Buckeyes in 2023 | Harbaugh's perfect out?
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is going to be the story of the offseason for Ohio State, so let's get the party started now. Who will be the Buckeyes' starting quarterback in 202...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Reviewing Ohio State's Peach Bowl performance | What's coming in 2023?
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Murphy is back with another edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour and he is joined by Matt Andrews and Tyvis Powell. To learn more about listen...
Kurelic's All-American tour | Portal updates | Peach Bowl lingering vibes
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are turning the page daily, 'Nutters. How did a whopping seven future Buckeyes fare this week at All-American Bowl practice in San Antonio? Our B...
Portal season off and running | Day giving up playcalling duties?
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Transfer portal season has arrived in full effect, and Ohio State picked up a safety and lost a cornerback on Tuesday. The Buckeyes landed Ja'Had Car...
Exit Interview: Ohio State has questions to answer heading into 2023
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Murphy of 247Sports' Bucknuts joins Lance Glinn to reflect on Ohio State's 2022 season and also discuss a few big questions Ohio State needs t...
'The Perspective Pod'
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve now had a few days to reflect and … sober up, frankly. Perspective has been gained on: Drastic changes needed? Georgia’s C vs. Ohio State...
What We Learned Live: Buckeyes lose heartbreaker to Georgia, 42-41
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ATLANTA -- It is far from a happy new year in Columbus. Ohio State lost a heartbreaker to Georgia, 42-41, in the College Football Playoff semifinals/P...
Brass tacks: Who wins? Ohio State or Georgia?
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ATLANTA -- After all the discussion and hype, the Ohio State-Georgia matchup is tomorrow. On today's show, Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle to explain ...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Breaking down the Buckeyes vs Bulldogs
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Bucknuts Happy Hour is back as host Patrick Murphy is joined by Steve Helwagen and Dave Biddle to give the Ohio State perspective. We also also jo...
Peach Bowl Preview: Ohio State and Georgia collide in a battle of College Football's power programs
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No. 1 Georgia takes on No. 4 Ohio State in the College Football Playoff semifinals! Jordan Hill of Dawgs247 and Patrick Murphy of Bucknuts join Lance ...
Welcome to ATL for Buckeyes vs Bulldogs
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ATLANTA -- We are in Atlanta for the College Football Playoff/Peach Bowl between Ohio State and Georgia. On today's show Dave Biddle and Patrick Murph...
Remembering Duane | Wiltfong on recruiting
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We lost Duane Long over the weekend and our hearts remain heavy. Tribute is paid to a Bucknuts legend. We also talked some recruiting as Ohio State pr...
Game week has arrived | Can Buckeyes pull off the upset?
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are just five days and counting until Ohio State's clash with Georgia in the College Football Playoff semifinals at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta. On t...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Talking NIL with Ari Wasserman | Plus OSU-UGA discussion
24 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Murphy is back with another edition of Bucknuts Happy Hour and he welcomes in Ari Wasserman to discuss the NIL world in college football. Ther...
Let's talk some Buckeye football
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State is just eight days away from its matchup with Georgia in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff, but you would barely know it judgi...
Bonsu is in! | Debating Ohio State's NIL approach
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who is up for a little National Signing Day drama? New Jersey safety Jayden Bonsu certainly was. That's been resolved - HE'S IN! - and we attempt to p...
Merry Signing Day? | How much did NIL cost the Buckeyes this cycle? | OSU-UGA just 10 days away
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is signing day and Ohio State has the No. 7 class in the country, and will likely add 4-star DE Joshua Mickens later today. However, we can't hel...
National Signing Day Eve with The Dean
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's National Signing Day Eve. If you haven't called off work for tomorrow or started feeling 'under the weather' today you're behind. We here at Bu...
Raiola rolls out | OSU-UGA analysis | Update on Buckeyes' RBs | Hit portal hard?
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is plenty to discuss about Ohio State football as Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show. Why did Dylan Raiola decommit from Ohio State? Is it...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Buckeyes vs Dawgs | NIL problems for OSU?
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Murphy is back with another edition of Bucknuts Happy Hour. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.a...
Portal preferences | Feeling running backs 'flow' | NCAA's $$$ deal
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You asked. We answered. Front Row denizens handled the questions for today's BM5 with the venerable Steve Helwagen. Among the riveting topics broach...
Recruiting Bonanza: Buckeyes add elite WR, QB | Running back rotation
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To say Ohio State had a good Wednesday on the recruiting trail would be quite the understatent. Four-star Lucas Keinholz flipped from Washington to Oh...
Henderson out ... who's in? | Dunn deal | Georgia vibes
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Now we know: TreVeyon Henderson will not play in the Peach Bowl against defending national champ Georgia. The sophomore running back announced he's ha...
The Fong delivers latest on recruiting, NIL, transfer portal
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You had questions. 247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong has answers. All the relevant names and storylines are in his wheelhouse. In for '2...
All about 'Dawgs | Stroud's Big Apple weekend
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ok, C.J. Stroud did not win the Heisman Trophy. But Ohio State's celebrated signal caller still has the chance to raise THE trophy. That's where Ohi...
Bucknuts Happy Hour
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Murphy is back with another edition of Bucknuts Happy Hour. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.a...
Why are Buckeyes falling behind in NIL? Will it be rectified?
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
By any level of measurement, Ohio State has fallen far behind some of the big programs in the South when it comes to NIL. What are the biggest reasons...
Next OSU QB commitment? | Respect Reese | Portalpalooza
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State is working to finish of the Class of 2023, make serious inroads with the Class of 2024, lord over the transfer portal and retain needed Buc...
How do Buckeyes match up with Georgia in CFP?
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How does Ohio State match up with Georgia in the College Football Playoff semifinals? Who might replace Kevin Wilson as the Buckeyes' offensive coor...
Latest Ohio State intrigue on Playoff, Portal, Personnel
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Playoff preparation. Portal permutations. Personnel on the move. It's nuts right now in college football and Columbus is hardly spared the craziness....
Buckeyes get new life, make CFP | Will they take advantage?
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Ryan Day has said himself multiple times already, Ohio State now has a new lease on life after making the College Football Playoff as the No. 4 s...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Buckeyes are in the CFP
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is a celebratory edition of BHH as Ohio State has made the College Football Playoff. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices ...
Can the Utes get it done? | Hartline sticking around | Will Buckeyes hit portal hard in 2023?
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is much to discuss about Ohio State football as Jonah Booker drops by for his usual Friday visit. JBook and Dave Biddle look ahead to tonight's ...
Focused forward | Recruiting trail updates | Fearing Fickell?
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've begun to emerge from the fog. Our focus is forward. Ok, did we have Mark Porter release his autopsy findings on The Game? Sure. But then our f...
So you're telling us there's a chance
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State played dumb and then dumber in the second half against Michigan. However, despite that loss, the Buckeyes still have a chance at making the...
Wiltfong on 'The Game' visitors | Tuesday therapy session
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Still hurting? Join the club. But the sun came up - kind of - in Ohio this morning so we will soldier on. Sure, The Game's result was disheartening. B...
Picking up the pieces | If it comes down to OSU, Bama for No. 4 spot in CFP, who gets in?
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Two days later, the feeling is still one of agony. What went wrong for the Buckeyes? Where do they go from here? Could they still sneak in the CFP? Th...
What We Learned Live: Buckeyes embarrass themselves in loss to Michigan
26 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State had one of the most disappointing and embarrassing losses in the recent memory of the program in its 45-23 loss against visiting Michigan o...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: It's time for The Game
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Murphy is back with another edition of Bucknuts Happy Hour. And this time, it's the preview of The Game. To learn more about listener data a...
It's Time For War
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Game is finally tomorrow as No. 2 Ohio State hosts No. 3 Michigan in a clash of undefeated rivals. The stakes could not be higher and Jonah Booker...
Bucknuts Morning 5: Three days and counting
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are just three days away from the showdown in the Horseshoe between Ohio State and Michigan. On today's show, Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to t...
The Game: Ohio State and Michigan prepare for (maybe) the rivalries biggest game ever
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's The Game Week and 2022's iteration of Ohio State and Michigan's annual rivalry may be the biggest one in its history! Zach Shaw of TheMichiganIns...
QB out, QB in? | The Game's guest list grows
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quarterbacks flipping out. Committed quarterbacks visiting. Commitments arrive ... and targets head elsewhere. It's Michigan week. It's recruiting. It...
Questions to answer as The Game week has arrived
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The week of The Game has finally arrived and Dave Biddle talks all about it as he flies solo on this edition of the show. Bucknuts subscribers submitt...
What We Learned Live: Ohio State survives at Maryland, 43-30
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State survived 43-30 at Maryland on Saturday and we talked all about the game on our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live. Dave Biddle is joine...
Which '23 RB will OSU land? | Is CFP better with 4 or 12 teams? | Maryland and TTUN takes
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is a jam-packed version of the show as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle. Among the Buckeye football topics are: * With Mark Fletcher decommitting, ...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Maryland week
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Murphy is back with another edition of Bucknuts Happy Hour as the Buckeyes prepare to face off against Maryland. To learn more about listene...
Fletcher fallout | Owens back in focus? | New names to know
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Was it surprising? Not really. Was it impactful? Let's discuss. Florida native Mark Fletcher de-committed from Ohio State on Wednesday and the expecta...
Mother lode (chatting with the moms of C.J. Stroud, Paris Johnson Jr., Miyan Williams)
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are honored to be joined by the mothers of three of Ohio State's standout players on today's show: Kimberly Stroud (C.J. Stroud's mom), Monica Dani...
Eye on a Tiger | Wilson's visit plans | Justin Fields never stopped being awesome
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State has zeroed in on a defensive end committed to LSU that hails from Indianapolis. Who better to call on for knowledge than Indy native and ...
12 days until The Game
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State's players and coaches should be focused on Maryland this week and we imagine they are. But fans and media can feel free to look ahead and t...
What We Learned Live: Buckeyes dominate Indiana | Recruiting updates | Miyan hurt?
12 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We cover a lot of ground on our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live following Ohio State's 56-14 rout of Indiana. Host Dave Biddle is joined by B...
Bucknuts Happy Hour: Indiana week
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Murphy is back with another Friday evening edition of the Bucknuts Happy Hour podcast. To learn more about listener data and our privacy pra...
Concern level with health at RB? | Confidence level against TTUN?
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are doing some virtual measuring on today's show as Jonah Booker joins Dave Biddle for his usual Friday visit. What is our concern level with the h...
Crystal Ball clarity | Zone scheme issues? | Package deal with QB?
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Best Ohio high school running backs of the last 40 years? Package deal with a Clemson QB in it? Updates on Keon Keeley, Caleb Downs and Damon Wilson (...
Buckeyes stand pat at No. 2 | How concerning is the running game?
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As expected, Ohio State remained No. 2 in the College Football Playoff rankings, which were released last night. Matt Baxendell joins Dave Biddle to d...
Florida recruiting update: Wilson, Keeley, Inniss, Tate, Fletcher ...
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ohio State has spent countless hours recruiting Florida. It's only fitting we give the Sunshine State about 30 minutes of love. 247Sports recruiting g...