American football coach
POPULARITY
Categories
Beam and Pat Murphy with you on a Friday night! They'll take a look at the OSU Running backs room a week into camp, and hear from Matt Patricia. Plus, Steve Helwagen of Bucknuts drops by for some Beers and Buckeyes. And your Power Five Mount Rushmore Plus One!
Ohio State's defense is entering a new era and it's being led by the linebackers. In this episode of The Daily Buckeye Blitz, we break down how James Laurinaitis is rebuilding the LB room with speed, violence, and vision. From Arvell Reese stepping into the spotlight to a wave of young freaks like Riley Pettijohn and Sonny Styles, this group is loaded with upside. Hear what Laurinaitis is saying about his players, what Arvell Reese is saying about himself, and how this linebacker unit could become the backbone of Matt Patricia's 2025 defense. Friday, August 8, 2025 Subscribe to the Podcast
Ohio State has a new man in charge of the defense — and Matt Patricia is already making his presence felt in fall camp. In today's episode of The Daily Buckeye Blitz, we break down how Patricia is emphasizing fundamentals, versatility, and culture over depth charts and starting lineups. From rotating Caleb Downs to evaluating pass rush packages, Patricia is bringing his NFL mindset to the college game — and it's exactly what this young Buckeye defense needs. We'll talk linebacker development, defensive tackle depth, and why building communication is Patricia's #1 priority.
Beam is back with Austin Ward as they recap the first weekend of OSU camp! The first Coaches Poll is out, we hear from Matt Patricia and Brian Hartline, and there's some freaks on campus! Plus what teams have the most impatient fans going into 2025?
Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia will bring a very different perspective to this year's Buckeye defense after spending the last two decades coaching in the NFL. He is replacing college football lifer Jim Knowles in that role, but how much different will this year's defense be? In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Patricia about that and much more, including what Caleb Downs could bring to the nickel role, how some young defensive tackles are making the most of Eddrick Houston's absense, what kind of impact transfer defensive end Beau Atkinson could have this fall, and much more.
Buckeye Weekly Podcast: Ohio State Fall Camp Insights & Player UpdatesIn this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss their observations from Ohio State's second day of fall camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. They provide insights on player performances, notably from quarterbacks and running backs, and discuss interviews conducted with coaches Brian Hartline and Matt Patricia, as well as players like Jeremiah Smith and Brandon Inniss. Tune in to hear updates on player progress, injury status, and coaching strategies as the team gears up for the upcoming season.00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene01:00 Quarterback Observations and Analysis05:53 Eddrick Houston Injury Update10:55 Freshman Running Backs Impress 17:27 Defensive Strategies and Player Roles 19:59 Padded Practice and Tackling Drills 20:58 Matt Patricia's Coaching Philosophy 21:59 Kenyatta Jackson's Leadership 24:17 College vs. NFL Coaching Differences 26:33 Preseason Preparations and Scrimmages 29:48 Player Development and Roles 30:43 Wide Receivers' Insights and Experiences 38:35 Concluding Thoughts and Tomorrow's Preview