Ohio State Buckeyes LIVE 373

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Ohio State Buckeyes LIVE 373

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Episode Notes: Ohio State Buckeyes LIVE 373 Host: Mark Rogers (Voice of College Football) Guests: Steve Helwagen (Bucknuts 247 Senior Editor), Tony Gerdeman (Buckeye Weekly Podcast) Date: ~June 10, 2026 (Wednesday show) Length: ~55 minutes (based on transcript) Main Topics: Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby gambling controversy & impact on college football integrity; Ohio State recruiting camp takeaways; quick hits on spring game/family camp access and other notes. 00:00 – 00:02: Intro & Show Format Mark Rogers opens with banter, welcomes guests Steve Helwagen and Tony Gerdeman.Reminder to like, subscribe, and use Super Chat. Live comments/questions welcomed.Quick catch-up on Tony’s pursuits in coming weeks. 00:02 – ~00:30: Brendan Sorsby / Texas Tech Gambling Controversy (Core Discussion) This dominates the first half of the show and sparks strong opinions on gambling, integrity, and the NCAA. Key Points: Brendan Sorsby (formerly Indiana/Cincinnati, now Texas Tech) was the top-rated QB in the portal; signed for ~$5M.NCAA suspended him for gambling violations dating to 2022 at Indiana (90k+ in bets, thousands of wagers). He also placed bets while at Cincinnati and even as a Texas Tech player.Court overturned full suspension; reduced to 2-game miss (Abilene Christian & Oregon State). Judge cited mental health, access to elite coaching/resources, and team benefit.Widespread backlash: Many Big 12 schools (and others) don’t want to play Texas Tech. Coaches/ADs call it damaging to sport integrity.Steve Helwagen’s strong take: “Displayed unreliability.” Compares to military standards. Even if reformed, unknown debts/bookies create risk of point-shaving or prop-bet manipulation (e.g., not punching in near goal line, specific throws, audibles). Can’t verify no proxy gambling.Broader concerns: Player props, insider info, erosion of trust. Fans won’t pay to watch if games feel rigged. Parallels to Michigan sign-stealing saga.Texas Tech statement (via coach/AD): Supporting recovery/compliance monitoring; not party to lawsuit; not on blind faith.Tony Gerdeman & Mark: Privilege of being a college athlete (especially $5M deal) comes with responsibility. Gambling on own sport should remain off-limits (like insider trading). Two games feels light; mental health argument could justify time away for recovery instead. Calls for conference action, potential boycotts, or shame.Additional: Texas Tech booster/Cody Campbell criticism; questions about former coach Scott Satterfield. Consensus: Rule is justified; current outcome threatens sport’s integrity. Needs stronger enforcement or conference-level response. ~00:30 – 00:45+: Ohio State Recruiting Camp Takeaways (Tuesday observations) Steve and Tony attended Ohio State’s camp. Standouts & Offers (mostly 2028 class): Kellen Hall (DL, Kentucky): Highly regarded; Chase Young comparisons floated (though Steve downplays).Jay Shell (LB, Georgia): Offered after working with James Laurinaitis.Asa Birch (Warren Harding): Offered by Larry Johnson; emotional reaction (nearly cried, home-state school).Nicholas Stevens (DL, DeMatha/Maryland): Worked with LJ, prior offer.Hayden Koo (WR, California): New offer; stood out in 1-on-1s.Sakura Cooper (2029 WR, Texas): Impressive early; Ohio State staying involved.Edmund McAllister III (RB, Pickerington Central, 2029): Small but explosive (5'8", 180 lbs). Varsity production as freshman. Steve highlights maturity, family/workout videos, Pickerington pipeline (Stiles, Hamilton brothers, etc.). May need significant growth to stick at OSU level but exciting prospect. General Camp Notes: Shift toward rising juniors/sophomores; fewer seniors.Ryan Day spoke; powerful video presentation (Archie Griffin narration: “Who’s next?”) – strong recruiting tool.Tim Hinton (camp director) emphasizes thanking parents and deferring to HS coaches.Atmosphere: High energy, ~500 kids; many leave wanting to be Buckeyes. Later Segments / Quick Hits Family Camp / August Practice Access: First 3 days of fall camp open (paid). General admission ~$48, VIP ~$143. Discussion on cost for families vs. “family-friendly” label; NIL revenue angle; views/practice quality (no pads early, instructional). Some fans love sideline access; others find it pricey/limited.Steve departs mid-show for golf.Tony previews upcoming Buckeye Weekly content: Kickoff time predictions, special teams, etc.New Buckeyes Insiders YouTube channel plug.Sponsor: FanDuel. Quick Texas/Ohio State 2026 season outlook tease (reference to prior Chip Brown interview). Overall Tone & Analysis Strong, principled discussion on Sorsby case – rare unified pushback against gambling leniency in CFB.Positive, detailed recruiting camp recap showcasing Ohio State’s program strength and recruiting machine.Typical engaging VOCFB Buckeyes show mix: controversy + recruiting + behind-the-scenes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection ...

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