Shows
Spielman and HooleyChris Spielman: If Urban Is Able To Coach Again, Then "God Bless Him, Go Coach."Chris and Bruce discuss the Buckeyes' 74-70 win over Penn State in Men's hoops, Chris tells Bruce that, despite their 12-1 start, expectations for Chris Holtmann's team should be "tempered". Also, with the Arena League returning to Columbus is 2019, would Chris consider returning to the AFL sidelines to coach? Could Urban Meyer be coaxed out of retirement to coach in the offense-happy Arena League?
2019-02-0809 minSpielman and HooleyGary Parrish: Despite January Slump, OSU Is Still An NCAA Tournament Team.Gary covers College Hoops for CBS Sports and joined Bruce on Thursday to discuss the Buckeyes NCAA Tournament chances after only 1 win in the month of January. Can the Buckeyes make a late-season run off the Bubble? Is there anyone more NBA-ready right now than Zion Williamson? Gary also talks about Chris Holtmann's involvement in "Coaching For Literacy" and the green he'll be wearing tonight versus Penn State.
2019-02-0714 minSpielman and HooleyTom Reed: Don't Be Surprised If The Blue Jackets Are Buyers At The Deadline.Tom covers the Blue Jackets for The Athletic and joined Bruce on Wednesday to discuss the Blue Jackets' 6-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche, what snapping the 5-game skid means to the team and what will happen with Artemi Panarin at the trade deadline.
2019-02-0611 minSpielman and HooleyLance McAlister: Zac Taylor Gives Fans Everything Marvin Lewis Did Not.Lance talks all things sports in the Queen City, he joined Bruce on Wednesday to give his thoughts on the Bengals hiring of Zac Taylor and his introductory press-conference. Did Taylor "win" the presser and what else, aside from NOT being Marvin Lewis, does Lance like about the team's new Head Coach?
2019-02-0608 minSpielman and HooleyDave Lapham: Zac Taylor, Bengals Need To Fix Offensive Line Issues ASAP.Dave is a former NFL Offensive Lineman and current Bengals Radio color analyst. He joined Bruce and Chris on Thursday to discuss the Bengals state-of-limbo in their hiring of Zach Taylor, what they're missing by not having a staff in-place and what Dave thinks about the Super Bowl 53 match-up.
2019-01-2409 minSpielman and HooleySports Apologies With Bruce HooleyKyrie Irving's recent phone call/apology to LeBron James prompted Bruce to ask who in sports owes YOU an apology?
2019-01-1713 minSpielman and HooleyDr. Pete Edwards: The Columbus Crew Belongs To The City, "The Team Belongs To The Fans."Columbus Crew's new co-owner, Dr. Pete Edwards joined the show on Thursday to discuss the future of the franchise that he, along with the Haslam Family, helped save from a re-location to Austin. Dr. Edwards talks about their plans for the brand-new downtown stadium, new Crew head coach Caleb Porter and his hopes to sell-out their first game of the 2019 season on March 2nd!
2019-01-1732 minSpielman and HooleyDoug Lesmerises: Justin Fields Was Brought In To Start Right Away.Doug covers Ohio State Football for Cleveland.com and joined Bruce on Thursday to give his thoughts on the QB battle at Ohio State, Ryan Day poaching Michigan assistants and the hiring of Freddie Kitchens by the Browns.
2019-01-1010 minSpielman and HooleyBud Shaw: Freddie Kitchens' Hire All About Keeping Baker Mayfield Happy.Bud covers Cleveland sports for WKYC in Cleveland and joined Bruce on Thursday to give his thoughts on the Browns promotion of Freddie Kitchens from Offensive Coordinator to Head Coach. Bud says that the Browns wanted to keep the connection between their franchise QB and Kitchens, and that his answering directly to John Dorsey means the organization is learning from past mistakes.
2019-01-1006 minSpielman and HooleyMo Eggar: Bengals Franchise Needs "As Clean Of A Change As Possible."Mo talks all things Cincinnati Sports for 1350 ESPN in the Queen City. Mo joined Bruce on Thursday to give an update on the Bengals coaching search, why he's uneasy about Hue Jackson's prescience and says Gregg Williams could provide an attitude adjustment if brought on as DC.
2019-01-1011 minSpielman and HooleyChris Spielman: Competition Is Good For Buckeyes QB Room.Chris and Bruce discuss the recent transfer of Justin Fields to Ohio State, what that means for the Buckeyes in 2019, what it means for Tate Martell and should we make anything of Urban Meyer sitting courtside with Fields and Dwayne Haskins?
2019-01-0816 minSpielman and HooleyLance McAlister: Bengals' Next Coach Must Have "Complete Separation" From Marvin Lewis.Lance talks all things Cincinnati sports for 700 WLW in the Queen City, he joined Bruce on Thursday to discuss the Bengals' next moves in their head coaching search, why they need to move on from Marvin Lewis completely, and why Luke Fickell taking the West Virginia Job would be a bad idea.
2019-01-0308 minSpielman and HooleyChris Holtmann: Scoring Will Be By Committee, The Open Man Will Get The Last Shot In Close Games.The OSU Men's Basketball Coach joined Bruce and Chris on Wednesday to discuss early season successes of his team, what they'll do to replace the scoring void left by Keita Bates-Diop, toughening up their non-conference schedule and so much more!
2018-12-1214 minSpielman and HooleyTim May: The Only Man To Pick "Buster" Douglas Over Tyson In 1990.Tim covers the Buckeyes for The Columbus Dispatch, but was in-person at the Tokyo Dome in 1990 to witness the biggest upset in boxing history. Tim reveals why he picked the 42-1 underdog James "Buster" Douglas over Mike Tyson and it's legacy in boxing history on the day ESPN is releasing a 30 for 30 on that fight.
2018-12-1109 minSpielman and HooleyChris Spielman: Kyler Murray Was The Best Player In College Football This Year.Traveling back from his NFL on Fox duties in Oakland, Chris joined the show from his car on Monday to breakdown his Heisman vote. Chris explains why Kyler Murray got his vote, and what to make of the AFC North after a weekend where the Browns won while the Bengals and Steelers fell on their faces.
2018-12-1010 minSpielman and HooleyDennis Dodd: Urban Meyer Will Coach Again Somewhere.Dennis covers college football for CBS, he joined Chris and Bruce on Wednesday to discuss Urban's retirement, why he thinks Urban will coach again and what Chip Kelly said about Ryan Day that had Dennis thinking OSU made the right choice.
2018-12-0510 minSpielman and HooleyChris Spielman: Ryan Day Succeeding Urban Meyer Is What's Best For The Program.Chris and Bruce react to Urban Meyer's retirement and the announcement that Ryan Day will take over after the Rose Bowl. Chris says Ryan is the best person for the job and the timing is perfect to put him in charge.
2018-12-0418 minSpielman and HooleyDoug Lesmerises: Listening To The Playoff Committee Gush About Oklahoma, Things Look Bad For OSU.Doug covers the Buckeyes for Cleveland.com and joined Bruce on Friday to discuss the Big Ten Title game, Northwesterns chances to win, OSU's chances to make the playoffs with a win AND If Dwayne Haskins is NFL bound.
2018-11-3010 minSpielman and HooleyDennis Dodd: Precedent Exists For OSU To Make Playoffs With Big Win In Conference Title Game.Dennis covers college football for CBS Sports and joined the show on Wednesday to discuss OSU's chances to make the CFB playoffs. Dennis thinks if OSU crushes Northwestern like they did Wisconsin in 2014, the Buckeyes are in. Also, what are Dwayne Haskins' chances against Tua Tagovailoa and Kyler Murray in the Heisman race?
2018-11-2810 minSpielman and HooleyBrady Quinn: To Make CFB Playoffs, OSU Needs To Beat Northwestern By 20+ Points.Brady is a former Notre Dame QB and current FOX College Football Analyst, he joined the show on Wednesday to discuss Ohio State's chances of making the playoffs with a win Saturday versus Northwestern. Brady says the Buckeyes "need to drop a 50 Burger" on the Wildcats like they did to Wisconsin in 2014. Also, Brady defends the resume of Notre Dame as a legit Playoff contender.
2018-11-2813 minSpielman and HooleyDave Lapham: Entitled Bengals Need To Act Like Playing In The NFL Is A Privilege.Dave is a former NFL lineman and current Bengals radio analyst, he joined the show on Tuesday to recap the 35-20 beating at the hands of the Browns. Dave says that injuries have ravaged the roster and the team that started 4-1 is not what he's seeing in this current team.
2018-11-2710 minSpielman and HooleyRobert Smith: An Offense Where Haskins Runs The Ball Gives OSU It's Best Chance Against UM.The former Buckeye/NFL running back and current FOX CFB analyst joined the show on Wednesday to preview "The Game" and give his thoughts on Dwayne Haskins running the ball and how it could give Michigan's defense fits. Robert also thinks Urban Meyer's health concerns are a little overblown by the national media.
2018-11-2111 minSpielman and HooleyKirk Herbstreit: Right Now, UCF Is A More Complete Team Than OSU (And Oklahoma).The Former Buckeye QB and Host of ESPN's "College Gameday" joined Bruce and Chris on Wednesday to discuss "The Game" and what it would mean for OSU to win Saturday at Ohio Stadium. Kirk believes OSU should be ranked BELOW UCF for the moment, but a Big Ten title would vault the Buckeyes over the Golden Knights in the final CFB Playoff standings.
2018-11-2120 minSpielman and HooleyMo Eggar: Hue's Hiring Re-Ignites Succession Plan That Would Be Bad For The Bengals.Mo talks all things Cincinnati Sports for ESPN 1350 in the Queen City, he joined Bruce on Friday to discuss the Bengals hiring of Hue Jackson, what it means for their plan of succession and how the UC Bearcats have created buzz since hiring Luke Fickell.
2018-11-1609 minSpielman and HooleyAaron Portzline: To Be Taken Seriously By The NHL, Blue Jackets Need Production From Top Prospects.Aaron covers the Columbus Blue Jackets for The Athletic and joined Bruce on Thursday to discuss a hot start for the Jackets , injury concerns heading into the Florida Panthers game and if there should be any concern with the demotions of Zach Werenski and Alex Wennberg?
2018-11-1507 minSpielman and HooleyPat Forde: Big Ten Is 2 Very Good Teams And "A Tub Of Live Bait"Pat covers College Football for Yahoo! Sports and joined the show on Tuesday to discuss OSU's chances to make the CFB Playoff with 2 games left. Pat says that IF OSU wins out, things should be just fine for the Buckeyes. Pat thinks Tua will be fine for Alabama, Brian Kelly is under-appreciated at Notre Dame and Louisville can't get and $ from horse-racing people because they're all Kentucky fans.
2018-11-1312 minSpielman and HooleyLuke Fickell: Bearcats' Character Has Gotten Them To Primetime Showdown Against UCF.The former Buckeye (coach/assistant/player) and current football coach for Cincinnati joined the show in advance of the Bearcats HUGE prime-time/college gameday match-up vs. Central Florida. Luke speaks on what he's learned from the head coaches he's worked under, and how trying to be just like Jim Tressel did him a disservice in 2011.
2018-11-1312 minSpielman and HooleyBill Bender: Buckeyes Need Big Wins, Style Points Down The Stretch To Guarantee Playoff Spot.Bill covers college football for The Sporting News and joined Bruce on Thursday to discuss College Football Playoff rankings, OSU's chances to make the final 4 and if anyone has a shot to beat Tua Tagovailoa for the Heisman.
2018-11-0809 minSpielman and HooleyDave Lapham: A.J. Green's Toe A Short-Term Issue, But Bengals Need To Lean On Run Game In His Absence.Dave is a former NFL lineman and current radio analyst for the Cincinnati Bengals, he joined Chris and Bruce on Wednesday to preview the Bengals "Salute To Service" Game Sunday versus the New Orleans Saints. Lap says the Bengals role players need to step up and do more in the absence of A.J. Green.
2018-11-0710 minSpielman and HooleyAndrew Erickson: Crew SC Has Advantage And Momentum Heading Into Leg 2.Andrew covers the Columbus Crew for the Columbus Dispatch, he joined the show on Wednesday to preview the 2nd leg of the conference semi's against the New York Red Bulls. Because the Crew beat NYRB 1-0 in the first leg, the statistical advantage is in their favor to advance. Because they shut out the top team in the MLS, the Crew also have momentum on their side heading into Sunday's contest.
2018-11-0709 minSpielman and HooleyDoug Lesmerises: Nebraska Gives OSU A Chance To Find Confidence In It's Offense.Doug covers the Buckeyes for Cleveland.com and joined Bruce on Friday to preview Ohio State-Nebraska and give his thoughts on Urban Meyer's successor, IF he decides to step away in the next year or two. Also, Doug says that Hue Jackson didn't take the blame for anything while head coach of the Browns and he won't start now.
2018-11-0209 minSpielman and HooleyShawnee Football's Andi and Rick MeeksAndi Meeks, kicker for Shawnee High School, put the Pioneers into the Playoffs with a last second FG in a 17-14 win over Johnathan Alder. Andi and her head coach, Rick (also her father) joined Chris and Bruce on Wednesday to talk about her game-winning kick AND the pressure that goes with it.
2018-10-3106 minSpielman and HooleyPeter King: Pump The Breaks On The "Mike McCarthy As Next Browns HC" Talk.Peter covers the NFL for NBC Sports (formerly MMQB and Sports Illustrated) and joined the show on Wednesday to offer his thoughts on the drama surrounding the Cleveland Browns. Peter says that nobody has any real idea what the team will do as their next head coach, even GM John Dorsey.
2018-10-3110 minSpielman and HooleyTim May: Only Urban Meyer Can Answer Questions About His Future.Tim covers Ohio State Football for The Columbus Dispatch and joined the show on Wednesday to talk about his Tuesday meeting with Urban Meyer where OSU's head coach detailed his brain cyst that has been causing him headaches. Tim says that Urban wants to be transparent about his health AND wants to coach the Buckeyes for as long as he's able.
2018-10-3109 minSpielman and HooleyAlbert Breer: Keep An Eye On Mike McCarthy As Possible Replacement For Hue Jackson.Albert writes for the MMQB and joined the show on Tuesday to discuss Hue Jackson's firing as head coach of the Browns. With the turn-over in Cleveland being so high, is the Browns a job that anyone would actually want? Albert thinks that the tension between Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy might boil over and land McCarthy in Cleveland at season's end.
2018-10-3012 minSpielman and HooleyBill Landis: Buckeyes' Personnel Doesn't Fit Schiano's Defensive Scheme.Bill covers the Buckeyes for The Athletic and joined Bruce on Thursday to discuss Greg Schiano and Ryan Day's comments following OSU's 49-20 loss to Purdue. Regardless of what Schiano says, Bill thinks the Buckeyes issues on defense stem from the players trying to fit into a scheme that they aren't comfortable with.
2018-10-2513 minSpielman and HooleyDustin Fox: The Right Head Coach Will Turn The Browns Into A Playoff Team.The former Buckeye National Champ and current Sideline reporter for the Cleveland Browns joined Bruce and Chris on Thursday to preview round 2 between the Browns and Steelers. Dustin thinks the right head coach will help Baker Mayfield develop into a franchise QB, Hue Jackson might not be the right man for that job.
2018-10-2510 minSpielman and HooleyChris Spielman Offers Advice To A "Frustrated" Urban Meyer After Purdue.After the 49-20 loss at Purdue, Urban Meyer faced criticism for how the 2018 season has been managed. Former OSU QB Kirk Herbstreit told Dan Patrick he sees anguish in Urban, that he looks "frustrated, very emotional and erratic". Chris offers Urban some great advice that he was given by his late wife, Stefanie.
2018-10-2306 minSpielman and HooleyAngelique Chengelis: Ed Warriner's "Keep-It-Simple" Approach Has Really Improved UM's O-Line.Angelique covers the Wolverines for The Detroit News and joined the show on Tuesday to discuss the fallout from the UM/Michigan State game. Who's at fault in the pre-game dust-up between the teams, and has the Michigan State rivalry reached the level of Ohio State?
2018-10-2309 minSpielman and HooleyTim May: Purdue Was Supposed To Give Buckeyes Trouble, Not Crush Their SeasonTim covers the Buckeyes for the Columbus Dispatch and joined the guys on Monday in the aftermath of Ohio State's shocking loss at Purdue. What do the Buckeyes need to do during their bye week to bounce back from the 29-point loss in West Lafayette?
2018-10-2208 minSpielman and HooleyDoug Lesmerises: In 4th and Short, Dwayne Haskins Should Get The Ball And Throw It.Doug covers the Buckeyes for Cleveland.com and joined Bruce on Friday to preview OSU's night game at Purdue, a place of nightmares for past Ohio State teams. With the troubles the Buckeyes have had with short yard situations and running the ball, should Urban Meyer completely turn the offense over to his Heisman candidate QB?
2018-10-1913 minSpielman and HooleyAri Wasserman: Without Bosa, Buckeyes Can't Rely On Talent Alone To Win CFB Playoff.Ari covers the Buckeyes for The Athletic and joined Bruce on Thursday to discuss how Nick Bosa's departure impacts OSU's chances of winning the College Football Playoff. Ari says the Buckeyes are talented enough to make the final four, but they'll need to play much better if they want to win the whole thing.
2018-10-1808 minSpielman and HooleyAlbert Breer: Nick Bosa's Decision Represents The Next Step For NFL-Bound College Players.Albert writes for the MMQB and is a graduate of The Ohio State University, he joined Bruce and Chris on Wednesday to discuss Nick Bosa's decision to withdraw from OSU and it's greater impact on College Football. Albert says that it was only a matter of time before someone did like Nick, and that it's only a sign of things to come.
2018-10-1712 minSpielman and HooleyDoug Lesmerises: Softballs In October Will Help With Tough November Stretch For The Buckeyes.Doug covers OSU football for Cleveland.com and joined Bruce on Friday morning to preview Buckeyes upcoming game against Minnesota. Does Doug share Bruce's thought that Dwayne Haskins will head to the NFL after breaking a bunch of OSU passing records this year?
2018-10-1209 minSpielman and HooleyLance McAlister: Bengals Have Zero Room For Error Against Steelers.Lance talks all things Cincinnati sports for 700 WLW and joined Bruce on Thursday to talk about what the Bengals need to do in order to get past their issues with the Steelers. At 4-1 what is Lance more confident in, the Bengals offense trailing late OR the Bengals defense trying to hold on to a lead?
2018-10-1108 minSpielman and HooleyDustin Fox: For The Browns, Baker Mayfield Might Finally Be "The Guy".The former Buckeye and current Browns analyst joined Chris and Bruce on Wednesday to discuss the Browns 2-2-1 start to the season, the effect Baker Mayfield is having on the team and if Dwayne Haskins is the best pure-passer OSU has had since Troy Smith.
2018-10-1010 minSpielman and HooleyTom Reed: The Bob/Panarin Drama Hangs Over The Blue Jackets As Their Season Begins.Tom covers the Columbus Blue Jackets for The Athletic and joined Bruce on Thursday to preview the CBJ season opener at Detroit against the Red Wings. Tom says that the contract drama between Sergei Bobrovsky, Artemi Panarin and the front office will effect the Blue Jackets until they are resolved.
2018-10-0411 minSpielman and HooleyLuke Fickell: UC Bearcats Confidence To Credit For 5-0 Start In 2018.The Head Football Coach of Cincinnati and former Ohio State Player/Coordinator/Interim Head Coach joined Chris and Bruce on Wednesday to discuss UC"s 5-0 start. How have the Bearcats grown under Fickell in his 2nd season?
2018-10-0309 minSpielman and HooleyPat Forde: In A Crowded Group Of Elite College QB's, Dwayne Haskins Is Among The Best Of Them.Pat covers College Football for Yahoo! Spots and joined Bruce and Chris on Wednesday to discuss his QB favorites heading into week 6 of the College Football season. Also, with the Red River Rivalry coming up this weekend, what can Tom Herman do to elevate Texas to elite status?
2018-10-0313 minSpielman and HooleyTim May: Couldn't Hurt To Have Haskins Under Center In Short-Yardage Situations.Tim covers Ohio State Football for the Dispatch and joined Chris and Bruce on Tuesday to discuss Urban's comments during his Monday presser about not running Dwayne Haskins as much as past QB's. Tim also says 2018 will be his last covering the Buckeyes, he's been with the OSU beat since Spiels was a freshman in 1984.
2018-10-0216 minSpielman and HooleyNick Foligno: Just Making The Playoffs Isn't Good Enough AnymoreThe Blue Jackets Captain joined Chris and Bruce In-Studio on Monday before the Jackets open the regular season on Thursday in Detroit. Nick spoke with Bruce on the delicate situation between the front office and stars Sergei Bobrvosky and Artemi Panarin. With the regular season just days away, Nick assures CBJ fans that as far as the team is concerned, the Panarin/Bob situation is not a distraction.
2018-10-0115 minSpielman and HooleyLance McAlister: A Bengals Win On TNF Would Change The Narrative On Primetime Failure.Lance talks all things Cincinnati Sports for 700 WLW and joined Bruce on Thursday to preview the big Thursday Night Football matchup with the Ravens. Lance considers this a must-win for the Bengals in order to establish themselves in the AFC and exorcise demons for Andy Dalton in prime time games.
2018-09-1309 minSpielman and HooleyDennis Dodd: Under Dwayne Haskins, The Buckeyes Are Playing As Well As Anyone In The Country.Dennis covers College Football for CBS Sports and joined Bruce on Monday to preview Ohio State and TCU, what Urban's return to OSU sidelines will mean for the program and his early thoughts on the Big Ten East.
2018-09-1009 minSpielman and Hooley@BHOOLZ Big Game Preview: Week 2Bruce previews 3 of the bigger College Football games in Week 2 OTHER than OSU/Rutgers. Tony Barnhart (@MrCFB) from the SEC Network talks #3 Georgia and South Carolina. Michael Bruntz (@michaelbruntz) of 24/7 Sports looks at Nebraska and Colorado in what is technically the 1st game for the Cornhuskers. Matt Charboneau (@mattcharboneau) of The Detroit News helps preview Michigan State and Arizona State from out in the Desert.
2018-09-0710 minSpielman and HooleyGerry Dulac: Steelers Will Not Cave To Le'Veon Bell's Demands, Team Is Ready To Move On Without Him.Gerry covers the Steelers for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and joined Bruce on Thursday to discuss Le'Veon Bell's holdout and what it means for the Steelers in their season opener versus the Browns.
2018-09-0610 minSpielman and HooleyTony Grossi: Expect Josh Gordon To Be A Factor Against The Steelers In Week 1, Not Just A Decoy,Tony covers the Browns for ESPN Cleveland and joined Bruce on Thursday to preview Cleveland's season opener versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. Can the Browns capitalize on Le'Veon Bell's absence and locker-room tension it's caused? Who needs to have a HUGE game for Cleveland so the city can open the Victory Fridge?
2018-09-0608 minSpielman and HooleyAri Wasserman: For OSU, The Hot Hand Will Decide Who Gets More Carries Between Dobbins And Weber.Ari covers the Buckeyes for The Athletic and joined Bruce on Thursday to preview OSU's upcoming game against Rutgers. With 2 very healthy running backs and no discernible talent gap between them, Ryan Day and Co. don't have a set plan for who gets more carries.
2018-09-0608 minSpielman and HooleyDave Lapham: Bengals Rookie Billy Price Is The Real Deal On And Off The Field.Dave's a former NFL lineman and current radio analyst for the Cincinnati Bengals. Dave joined Chris and Bruce on Wednesday to preview the Bengals season opener against the Indianapolis Colts. The Bengals committed $ to their best defensive players and will have several new faces on the Offensive Line, will it result in more wins for Cincinnati in 2018?
2018-09-0512 minSpielman and HooleyChris Spielman: Greg Schiano Didn't Give Any Excuses, OSU's Defense Will Improve.Chris and Bruce look back on the Buckeyes' 46 point win over Oregon State on Saturday. Chris doesn't see too much concern in the 392 yards given up but the Silver Bullets and says they'll have things buttoned up by the TCU game.
2018-09-0410 minSpielman and HooleyLance McAlister: For The Bengals, Billy Price Could Become A Face Of The Franchise.Lance talks all things Cincinnati sports for 700 WLW and joined Bruce on Thursday to preview the Bengals upcoming season. Lance thinks the Bengals will surprise many this season and they showed their resolve with extensions for Carlos Dunlap and Geno Atkins. Lance also thinks that the Reds should save face with their fans by cutting Homer Bailey.
2018-08-3011 minSpielman and HooleyDustin Fox: Carlos Hyde Has Been Running With A Purpose And It's Been Inspiring To Teammates.The former Buckeye and current Browns TV and Radio analyst joined Bruce and Chris on Wednesday to preview Thursday's Browns/Lions game. Dustin also gave his thoughts on the Urban Meyer investigation and the University's handling of the information it received throughout the investigation.
2018-08-2911 minSpielman and HooleyChris Spielman: Urban, OSU Need "To Rip The Band-Aid Off" When Addressing Meyer's Investigation.Chris and Bruce discuss the latest developments from the Urban Meyer investigation including his Friday night apology to Courtney Smith. When he's re-instated as OSU's head coach, how should Urban handle questions related to the investigation moving forward?
2018-08-2719 minSpielman and HooleyBrett McMurphy: Details From Investigative Report Should Have Led To Urban Meyer's Dismissal.Brett covers College Football for Stadium and broke the story on domestic violence allegations levied against Zach Smith by his ex-wife. Brett says Urban wasn't sincere at Wednesday's press conference, and that the 23-page report was released when it was so that they can avoid answering questions about it moving forward.
2018-08-2308 minSpielman and HooleyDoug Lesmerises: For Urban Meyer, Investigative Committee Report Raises More Questions Than Provides Answers.Doug covers OSU Football for Cleveland.com and joined Bruce the day after Urban Meyer was suspended by OSU President Michael Drake and the Board Of Trustees. Doug and Bruce discuss the timing of the release of the 23 page report and why it's contents have them wanting to ask Urban more questions than ever before.
2018-08-2310 minSpielman and HooleyBruce Hooley: Urban Meyer Verdict Is A Compromise That Leaves Everyone Unhappy.Bruce gives his thoughts on OSU's suspension of Urban Meyer and the 12-hour meeting where all involved parties argued their cases.
2018-08-2330 minSpielman and HooleyChris Spielman: Urban Has A Chance To Apply "E+R=O" With His Response To OSU's Investigation.Chris and Bruce discuss the possible outcomes to Urban Meyer's investigation, and what he should do when he speaks publicly for the first time once the decision comes down from President Drake
2018-08-2219 minSpielman and HooleyBruce Hooley: Urban Screwed Up In Chicago, Needs To Be Honest Moving Forward To Put This Behind Him.Bruce discusses how Urban should respond to President Drake's decision and what's best for OSU AND Urban moving forward.
2018-08-2215 minSpielman and HooleyChris Spielman: If I'm Urban, Why Would I Take A Suspension If I Did Nothing Wrong?Chris and Bruce discuss the latest reports surrounding the Urban Meyer investigation. The Columbus Dispatch says the investigative committee is "likely" to recommend a suspension for Urban Meyer, but that he could get out of missing any games for time already served.
2018-08-2110 minSpielman and HooleyPat Forde: New Zach Smith Revelations Don't Change Timetable For Decision On Urban Meyer.Pat covers College Football for Yahoo! Sports and joined Chris and Bruce on Monday to discuss the newest reports on Zach Smith and his alleged lewd behavior while an assistant at Ohio State. Pat weighs in on what the independent investigative team might do with them and what they recommend to President Drake and the Board Of Trustees.
2018-08-2011 minSpielman and HooleyBrett McMurphy: Zach Smith's Alleged Acts, Lewd Behavior Done While Employed By Ohio State, That's Why It Matters For Investigation.Brett covers College Football for Stadium and dropped the original report with domestic abuse accusations levied against former OSU assistant Zach Smith. Brett joined Chris and Bruce on Monday to discuss his latest reporting and why it matters to the current investigation of Urban Meyer.
2018-08-2010 minSpielman and HooleyAri Wasserman: Urban Meyer Knows Everything About Everything With The OSU Football Program.Ari covers OSU Football for The Athletic and joined Bruce to discuss the ongoing Urban Meyer investigation into what he knew about Domestic Violence allegations levied against former assistant Zach Smith.
2018-08-1712 minSpielman and HooleyAndrew Erickson: What The Austin CIty Council Vote Means For The Columbus Crew.Andrew covers the Crew for The Columbus Dispatch and watched live as the Austin, TX City Council voted 7-4 in favor of giving Anthony Precourt public land to build a soccer stadium on. Is this vote a slam-dunk on the Crew's future in Columbus? Could Columbus sustain another soccer team IF the Crew head to Austin?
2018-08-1604 minSpielman and HooleyTony Grossi: If Baker Keeps Progressing, The Browns Hit It Big Drafting Him #1 Overall,Tony covers the Browns for ESPN Cleveland and joined Bruce on Thursday to preview the Browns 2nd pre-season game versus the Bills and week 2 of "Hard Knocks" on HBO. What are the chances that Baker Mayfield could land @ 3rd on the depth chart when the season starts? Will Antonio Callaway face punishment other than more reps?
2018-08-1611 minSpielman and HooleyDave Lapham: Billy Price Will Have A Huge Impact For The Bengals On And Off The Field.The Bengals radio analyst and former NFL lineman joined Bruce and Chris on Wednesday to breakdown the players who will make an impact for Cincinnati in 2018.
2018-08-1507 minSpielman and HooleyBruce and Chris: Dueling Facebook Posts Have No Bearing On The Urban Meyer Investigation.Bruce and Chris discuss the recent updates to the Urban Meyer investigation. Recent facebook posts have created more allegations for Zach and Courtney Smith, but have they changed the way the investigative committee is handling Urban Meyer's situation? Chris thinks that the committee needs to come to a decision ASAP and re-instate Urban IF they find he followed proper protocol in regards to the 2015 incident.
2018-08-1422 minSpielman and HooleyDustin Fox: Jarvis Landry Is The Hardest Working Guy Out There.The former Buckeye and current Browns analyst joined Bruce and Chris on Wednesday to give his thoughts on the fist episode of "Hard Knocks", Browns training camp and the status of Antonio Callaway following his Marijuana citation. Also, Dustin says the there are still of plenty of questions that Urban Meyer needs to answer in regards to Zach Smith and his handling of domestic violence allegations.
2018-08-0811 minSpielman and HooleyChris Spielman: Urban and Gene Need To Get On The Same Page, Present A Unified Front.Chris gives his thoughts on Urban's Friday statement and throwing Gene Smith under the Bus. Chris says that they are all on the same team and need to start acting like it. Bruce Hooley offers a response that Urban COULD have given in Chicago to avoid this whole mess.
2018-08-0727 minSpielman and HooleyBruce Hooley: OSU Should Be Concerned With The National Perception Of Urban Meyer's Investigation.Bruce reacts to the Urban Meyer support rally Monday at the 'Shoe. The local sentiment is very pro-Urban and anti-national media. The nationals sentiment is anti-Urban....is there anything that Ohio State can do to fix the national narrative?
2018-08-0730 minSpielman and HooleyChris Spielman: Urban Made A Mistake, He Lied And He Needs To Answer For That.Chris and Bruce discuss the recent developments surrounding the Urban Meyer investigation into Zach Smith's domestic violence allegations. Chris says that Urban raised more questions with Urban's comments in Chicago, and that he'll need to answer for those. Chris also says more needs to come out about the handling of the 2015 incident before a decision can be made about Urban's future.
2018-08-0635 minSpielman and HooleyBruce Hooley: OSU Knows The Outcome To Urban's Investigation, It Just Needs To Figure Out How To Get There.Bruce gives his thoughts on the statement from OSU and it's investigation into Urban's handiling of domestic abuse allegations against Zach Smith. With the 14-day time table given by the Independent Investigative Committee, do they already know the fate of Urban Meyer? If so, are they just trying to figure out how to get there?
2018-08-0624 minSpielman and HooleyDan Wetzel: OSU Needs To Take Its Time With The Urban Meyer Investigation.Dan covers college football for Yahoo! Sports. He joined Bruce on Friday to discuss OSU's 6-person independent committee and the investigation into whether or not Urban knew about domestic abuse allegations against former assistant Zach Smith.
2018-08-0310 minSpielman and HooleyDoug Lesmerises: The Make-up Of OSU's Independent Committee Is Good For Urban Meyer.Doug covers Ohio State football for Cleveland.com and joined Bruce on Friday to break-down the independent committee formed by the university to investigate Urban Meyer. Doug and Bruce discuss the relationship the committee members have with Ohio State, and what it could mean for the football program's future.
2018-08-0314 minSpielman and HooleyBrett McMurphy: I Would Be Shocked If Urban Meyer Coaches The Buckeyes This Season.Brett broke the story on Urban Meyer being accused of knowing about domestic abuse allegations leveled towards former assistant Zach Smith by his ex-wife. Brett thinks that Urban talked himself into a corner last week at Big Ten Media days by flat out denying any knowledge of a 2015 incident.
2018-08-0216 minSpielman and HooleyDoug Lesmerises: Jim Harbaugh Doing "A Much Better Job Than People Give Him Credit For"Doug covers the Buckeyes for Cleveland.com and joined Bruce to discuss an interview he did with Jim Harbaugh at Big Ten Media Days. What's the problem with the Wolverines 3 years into Harbaugh's tenure? Could their November game versus OSU at the 'Shoe be a trap game for the Buckeyes? Also, are there any coaches in the Big Ten that could have success if they had Urban's job?
2018-08-0111 minSpielman and HooleyBud Shaw: Indians "Have To Do Something With That Outfield." But Don't Expect Bryce Harper.Bud covers Cleveland sports for WKYC.com and joined Bruce on Tuesday to discuss the Indians' options on the day of MLB's non-waiver trade deadline. Is there any weight behind the Bryce Harper rumors? What about the Cleveland Browns and Josh Gordon...will he miss any games this season?
2018-07-3111 minSpielman and HooleyBruce Hooley: LeBron's Explanation For Joining The Lakers Hurts His Legacy.Bruce reacts to LeBron's first public comments since leaving Cleveland on "Uninterrupted". Bruce says the Cavaliers couldn't keep LeBron happy enough for long enough, and he had always planned on playing in Los Angeles.
2018-07-3010 minSpielman and HooleyJensen Lewis: Francisco Mejia Trade Provides The Indians Some Much Needed Relief In The Bullpen.Jensen is a former Indians reliever and current Tribe analyst for SportsTime Ohio, he joined Bruce on Friday to discuss the Francisco Mejia/Brad Hand + Adam Cimber trade. Jensen also gives his thoughts on the Indians entering the 2nd half of the regular season.
2018-07-2010 minSpielman and HooleyDoug Lesmerises: Wisconsin Doesn't Have The Talent "From Top To Bottom" To Challenge OSU.Doug covers the Buckeyes for Cleveland.com and joined Bruce on Friday to discuss a Big Ten race that seems closer than you'd think, based on pre-season polls. Doug and Bruce discuss who out of the conference could challenge the Buckeyes for the top spot and which QB's could make a play for Big Ten player of the year.
2018-07-2010 minSpielman and HooleyTony Barnhart: LSU Hopes Joe Burrow Can Elevate The Talent Level In Their Locker RoomTony covers the SEC for the SEC Network and joined Bruce on Wednesday LIVE in Atlanta for SEC Media Days. Ed Orgeron is not saying Joe Burrow will start for the Tigers, but is there any way he WON'T start for LSU in the fall. Also, how will Nick Saban handle his QB situation at Alabama?
2018-07-1812 minSpielman and HooleyLance McAlister: 2nd Half Of 2018 Will Be "Fascinating" For the Cincinnati RedsLance talks all things Cincinnati sports for 700 WLW and joined Bruce on Tuesday to break down the surprising 1st half of the season for the Cincinnati Reds. Should they be sellers at the July 31st trade deadline? What to do about the massive amount of money they owe Joey Votto and the future of Jim Riggleman?
2018-07-1710 minSpielman and HooleyTom Reed: "It's Pretty Clear" Artemi Panarin Wants To Play Elsewhere.Tom covers the Columbus Blue Jackets for The Athletic and joined Bruce on Thursday to discuss the ongoing turmoil between Panarin and the Blue Jackets front office. Should the Blue Jackets look to trade Panarin before the season or try to convince him to stay. Also...what about Bob?
2018-07-1210 minSpielman and HooleyAaron Portzline: "Almost Egregious" For The Blue Jackets To Part Ways With John TortorellaAaron covers the Blue Jackets for The Athletic.com and joined Bruce on Tuesday to discuss the sudden break-up between Barry Trotz and the Washington Capitals. Should the Blue Jackets consider bringing in Trotz in the event they can't reach an extension with John Tortorella?
2018-06-1910 minSpielman and HooleyLance McAlister: "Placeholder" Jim Riggleman Will Manage The Reds In 2019.Lance talks all things Cincinnati sports for ESPN 1350 and 700 WLW In the Queen City. Lance joined Bruce on Thursday to discuss the Bengals off season, Tyler Eifert's situation and the future of the Reds under Jim Riggleman.
2018-06-1410 minSpielman and HooleyDoug Lesmerises: Don't Assume Keeping Kyrie Would Have Made The Difference.Doug covers Cleveland Sports and Ohio State football for Cleveland.com, he joined Bruce on Tuesday to discuss LeBron's pending free agency, assigning fault in the Kyrie Irving trade and whether or not OSU told Joe Burrow he could NOT transfer to Nebraska.
2018-06-1211 minSpielman and HooleyTom Hamilton: "Nobody Protects A Pitching Staff Better" Than Terry Francona.The Voice of the Cleveland Indians joined Bruce on Friday to discuss the 2018 season so far and preview a big weekend series with the Tigers in Detroit. Tom says that the Indians bullpen will continue to be a work in progress throughout the season.
2018-06-0809 minSpielman and HooleyChris Spielman: "Out Of Respect For The Office" I Would Go To The White House If Invited.Chris and Bruce discuss President Trump's decision to un-invite the Philadelphia Eagles from their schedule White House visit. Chris says the players have the right not to go, and the President has the right to cancel the event if he knows nobody is going to show up.
2018-06-0509 minSpielman and HooleyChris Fedor: Warriors Need To "Open The Door" For The Cavaliers To Have A Chance In The Finals.Chris covers the Cavaliers for Cleveland.com and joined Bruce on Thursday to preview Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Do the Cavaliers have a prayer versus the Warriors considering the wacky season they had? Chris says the Cavaliers need to capitalize on a Warriors slip-up if they want to upset them in the Finals.
2018-05-3111 minSpielman and HooleyLaDainian Tomlinson: The Browns Won't Go 0-16 In 2018.LT is a NFL HOF'er and a participant in the 2018 Memorial Tournament Pro-am, he joined Bruce on Wednesday to tak his HOF career, Joey Bosa's impressive start with the Chargers and his belief in John Dorsey to turn the Cleveland Browns around.
2018-05-3006 minSpielman and HooleyJason Lloyd: Cavaliers Best Chance Is To "Goon It Up" Against The Warriors.Jason covers the Cavaliers for the Athletic.com and joined Bruce on Wednesday while he was on the way out to Oakland for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Jason says the Cavaliers can't run with the Warriors, so they'll have to be physical if they want to de-throne Golden State.
2018-05-3011 minSpielman and HooleyMatt McCoy: "I Would Be Surprised" If Keta Bates-Diop Picks A Final Year At OSU Over The NBA.Matt McCoy hosts "The Drive" with Stan Jackson on 105.7 The Zone (Weekdays 3-6pm), Matt has also served as the PA announcer at the Schott for OSU men's basketball. Matt joined Bruce and Maddie on Thursday to discuss the Buckeyes 71-65 win over Nebraska and their 7-0 record in the Big Ten. Would Keita Bates-Diop return for a 5th season or head to the NBA if he's projected to be a first round pick?
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