The Time And Change Will Surely Show

Buckeye Insiders Network

The Time and Change Will Surely Show is a podcast focused on Ohio State football's past, present, and future, featuring hosts Tony Gerdeman and Juck Milletti of BuckeyeInsiders.com. 

Episodes

  1. Jun 24

    Time and Change: Devastating Misses, Big-Time Hits, and the Future of Ohio State Recruiting

    Recruiting has always been the lifeblood of Ohio State football, but the game has changed dramatically. On this episode of *The Time and Change Will Surely Show*, Tony Gerdeman and Juck Milletti revisit some of the Buckeyes' most painful recruiting losses, celebrate the biggest recruiting victories, and examine how NIL, roster construction, and the evolving recruiting landscape are reshaping the future of Ohio State football.  0:00 – Welcome: Why recruiting has always mattered 0:47 – When we first became recruiting junkies 1:50 – The birth of the internet recruiting era 2:48 – Why recruiting losses hurt more than the wins feel good 4:12 – Riley Pettijohn and recent recruiting victories 5:33 – Jeremiah Smith and unforgettable Signing Day moments 6:49 – Urban Meyer's Baron Browning recruiting prank 8:23 – Blake Miller and other "what if" recruiting misses 9:12 – The Michael Bush recruitment that still stings 10:45 – When losing Buster Davis led to Troy Smith 12:17 – Bijan Robinson and Ohio State's running back "what ifs" 14:58 – Ohio recruiting battles that still haunt Buckeye fans 16:42 – Terrelle Pryor and the biggest recruiting win of the modern era 17:38 – Prescott Burgess, recruiting stories, and legendary near-misses 18:45 – The Justin Scott and Marquise Lightfoot roller coaster 20:23 – Orlando Pace, Andy Katzenmoyer, and recruiting memories from the '90s 21:04 – Jordan Hicks, Trey DePriest, and painful in-state losses 22:38 – How NIL changed recruiting forever 25:55 – Is Ohio State still recruiting at an elite level? 27:05 – Brady Edmunds and Ohio State's quarterback dilemma 30:47 – David Gabriel-Georges: Is he a must-get prospect? 34:21 – Should Ohio State spend whatever it takes? 35:16 – Locker room chemistry vs. recruiting economics 38:00 – Chris Henry Jr., Monshon Sales, and wide receiver recruiting 40:37 – Why Ohio State can't outspend everyone 42:21 – Austin Miller, early commitments, and the future of recruiting 45:17 – Why coaches are becoming hesitant to accept early commitments 47:31 – The new five-for-five rule and recruiting implications 49:14 – Will fifth-year players create roster headaches? 51:21 – NFL scouting, roster construction, and recruiting strategy 53:00 – Why Ohio State has navigated the NIL era so well 55:49 – Is player development more important than ever? 56:33 – Blake Wong's upcoming decision and what it means 57:48 – Like, subscribe, and follow Buckeye Insiders for more coverage

    59 min
  2. Jun 13

    Ohio State Linebacker Greats, Concerns for 2026 LBs, and James Laurinaitis' Future

    Ohio State Linebackers: Mount Rushmore, 2026 Outlook & James Laurinaitis’ Future | Time and Change Will Surely Show Tony Gerdeman and Juck Milletti break down Ohio State linebackers by looking at the past, present, and future of the position. They share their personal favorites and build an Ohio State linebacker Mount Rushmore. Tony presents a stats-based linebacker ranking list and they react to overlooked Buckeyes such as Steve Tovar, Matt Wilhelm, and Na'il Diggs. Turning to today’s roster, they assess concern levels after losing Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese, projecting roles and tackle leaders for Payton Pierce, Christian Alliegro, TJ Alford, Riley Pettijohn, Garrett Stover, and younger talent. They close by praising Laurinaitis as an elite recruiter and coach, discussing his long-term career path and head-coaching potential, plus roster implications of the proposed “five for five” rule. 00:00 Welcome and Topic Setup 00:42 Favorite Buckeye Linebackers 03:07 Mount Rushmore Picks 04:36 Shazier Spotlight 07:19 Laurinaitis Tier Debate 11:34 Ranking Formula and Stat List 13:44 Hidden Gems and Surprises 16:15 Build a Dream Linebacker Unit 20:04 Recency Bias and Reese Usage 23:29 Present Day Linebacker Outlook 24:37 Pierce Allegro and Young Depth 27:59 Predicting Team Tackle Leaders 29:46 TJ vs Riley Roles 31:35 Stover and Young Depth 35:03 Trust in Coaching 35:51 Portal and Snap Management 37:41 Five for Five Fallout 40:34 Laurinaitis Recruiting Edge 44:43 Future Stars at Linebacker 47:43 Laurinaitis Career Path 55:32 Head Coach Debate 59:37 Wrap Up and Thanks

    1h 1m
  3. Jun 4

    Who is the Best Ohio State QB of All Time, Can Julian Sayin Be No. 1?

    Ohio State QB Rankings: Top 10 Buckeyes Ever + What’s Next for Julian Sayin & Tavien St. Clair | Time and Change In the first episode of The Time and Change Will Surely Show, Tony Gerdeman and Juck Milletti launch their Ohio State-focused podcast by examining Buckeye quarterbacks across past, present, and future, including childhood QB memories and a stats-based formula that ranks J.T. Barrett No. 1 historically. They reveal and debate their personal top-10 lists, while discussing legacies of players like Terrelle Pryor, Dwayne Haskins, Braxton Miller, Cardale Jones, and Will Howard. They then project where Julian Sayin could land with another season and how a national title would change his standing, evaluate Tavien St. Clair’s long-term upside, and discuss future QB recruiting, including Brady Edmunds’ UCLA visit and Ohio State’s pursuit of another 2026 quarterback such as Nebraska commit Trae Taylor. 00:00 Show Intro and Format 01:00 First QB Memories 01:42 QB Ranking Formula 03:58 Starting the Top 10 04:17 Hoying vs Germaine 06:02 JT Barrett Legacy 07:45 Pryor and Cardale Debate 10:31 Will Howard Surprise Season 13:27 Braxton Miller Breakdown 15:31 Top Five Pryor Case 21:07 Number Four 22:09 Number Three 25:27 Number Two  28:20 Number One 30:54 Julian Sayin Top 10 Case 36:09 Up Tempo Offense Fit 37:46 Tavien St. Clair Projection 39:58 Should Sayin Return 44:22 Brady Edmunds Recruiting Rift 48:16 Trae Taylor Flip Talk 53:04 Portal Era QB Strategy 55:26 Wrap Up And Subscribe

    57 min

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The Time and Change Will Surely Show is a podcast focused on Ohio State football's past, present, and future, featuring hosts Tony Gerdeman and Juck Milletti of BuckeyeInsiders.com. 

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