The Buckeye Weekly Podcast Cotton Bowl Insider: The Latest On Some Young Buckeyes
Dec 29, 2025
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Insights from Ohio State Football's Cotton Bowl Media Day
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss their experiences and learnings from the Cotton Bowl Media Day press conference. They share their conversations with young Ohio State football players and assistant coaches, touching upon topics like the benefits of being on the scout team, learning from film study, the importance of mental agility, and the experience of playing special teams. Additionally, they highlight the developmental journeys of various players, including Tavien St. Clair, Epi Sitanilei, Faheem Delaine, and Isaiah West, among others. The hosts also discuss how people like Matt Patricia and CJ Stroud influence and mentor the young players. Tune in to get a comprehensive look at the young talent shaping the future of Ohio State football.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:08 Fastest 45 Minutes in Sports: Media Day Insights
00:42 Young Players and Scout Team Experiences
01:42 Film Room Learnings and Defensive Insights
03:25 Conversations with Coaches and NFL Aspirations
05:38 Special Teams: A Rite of Passage
06:31 Player Buy-In and Mental Fortitude
08:07 Long and Winding Roads: Player Journeys
10:19 Freshman Contributions and Future Expectations
15:54 Conclusion and Sign-Off
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss their experiences and learnings from the Cotton Bowl Media Day press conference. They share their conversations with young Ohio State football players and assistant coaches, touching upon topics like the benefits of being on the scout team, learning from film study, the importance of mental agility, and the experience of playing special teams. Additionally, they highlight the developmental journeys of various players, including Tavien St. Clair, Epi Sitanilei, Faheem Delaine, and Isaiah West, among others. The hosts also discuss how people like Matt Patricia and CJ Stroud influence and mentor the young players. Tune in to get a comprehensive look at the young talent shaping the future of Ohio State football.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:08 Fastest 45 Minutes in Sports: Media Day Insights
00:42 Young Players and Scout Team Experiences
01:42 Film Room Learnings and Defensive Insights
03:25 Conversations with Coaches and NFL Aspirations
05:38 Special Teams: A Rite of Passage
06:31 Player Buy-In and Mental Fortitude
08:07 Long and Winding Roads: Player Journeys
10:19 Freshman Contributions and Future Expectations
15:54 Conclusion and Sign-Off