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THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: What are Ohio State's Natty vibes this season? | Favorite Buckeye Sweet SixteenA year ago, Ohio State's Natty or Bust talk started in the spring, spoken by their own players. With a national championship banner hanging in the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, what are the national championship vibes around the 2025 Buckeyes?On this King of Columbus, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis surveyed fans on how a national title last season has affected their view on a national title pursuit this season. Plus, the guys check in on the recent college football history of repeat champions.Then the Favorite Buckeye Bracket is down to the Sweet Sixteen. Who...
2025-03-261h 07THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Julian Sayin, C.J. Stroud, J.T. Barrett and 1st-year Ohio State QB startersJulian Sayin is expected to be Ohio State's starting quarterback in 2025 as a second-year college football player and first-year starter for the Buckeyes. On this Kings of Columbus, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis talk about the OSU quarterback interviews on Wednesday and try to put Sayin in context.• What's the history of Ohio State's success with first-year starting quarterbacks?• How many playoff teams had first-year starting quarterbacks last year?• How many Power 4 teams are expected to have first-year starting quarterbacks as Year 2 players this year?Then it's onto the Favorite Buckeye Bracket, as the gu...
2025-03-191h 11THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Ohio State spring players to watch and 64-player favorite Buckeye bracketOhio State opens spring football practice next week, and on this Kings of Columbus, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises draft the 10 Buckeyes they are most interested in watching this spring.Then with the NCAA basketball tournament around the corner, the guys dive into their own bracket. They reveal their bracket of 64 Favorite Buckeyes from the last 13 seasons -- the Urban Meyer and Ryan Day Eras -- in four regions. They have the Archie Griffin Region, Orlando Pace Region, Jack Tatum Region and Ted Ginn Jr. Region. Why are the regions named that way? Who won the first-round...
2025-03-121h 32THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Rating Ohio State football assistant coaches from Brian Hartline to Matt PatriciaOhio State football has six assistant coaches who are new in the last two years, and on this Kings of Columbus, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises run through the entire Buckeyes staff.Text subscribers rate each of the 10 assistants from 1-10, and Bill and Doug compare them to other OSU assistants at the same position. How does Billy Fessler match up with Chip Kelly, Corey Dennis, Mike Yurcich, and Ryan Day as a quarterbacks coach?The guys also discuss how Ohio State is fortifying its staff this year, and how the overall view of the...
2025-03-051h 51THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Ohio State football truths | Buckeyes as the face of CFB | Ohio Stadium issuesOhio State is the positioned to be the new defining program in college football. Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis explore that and other potential truths about the Buckeyes football program on this episode of Kings of Columbus. With help from our text subscribers, we seek to establish 10 truths about Ohio State football now and into the future. Thanks for watching and listening.Want to talk even more Ohio State football with the guys? Text us! Send a text to 614-662-4509 to get started and receive your first two weeks free.#OhioStateFootball #bigtenfootball #B...
2025-02-261h 16THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Ohio State offense depth chart projection | Where could the Buckeyes be better?Ohio State will have new starters at quarterback, running back and on the offensive line in 2025. Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis project what that depth chart could look like next season and answer questions from our text subscribers on the offense, where the Buckeyes could be better next year and on Ryan Day potentially shaking up Ohio State's approach to Michigan. Thanks for joining us on a new episode of Kings of Columbus.Want to talk even more Ohio State football with the guys? Text us! Send a text to 614-662-4509 to get started a...
2025-02-191h 38THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Ohio State hires Matt Patricia as DC | Projecting the 2025 defensive depth chartRyan Day has filled Ohio State's vacant defensive coordinator position with Super Bowl winning coordinator Matt Patricia. Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis give first impressions of the addition. Then, they project the 2025 Buckeyes' defensive depth chart with the help of questions and comments from our text subscribers. Thanks for joining us on a new episode of Kings of Columbus.Want to talk even more Ohio State football with the guys? Text us! Send a text to 614-662-4509 to get started and receive your first two weeks free.#OhioStateFootball #bigtenfootball #BigTen #buckeyesfootball #Buckeyes #THEPodcast
2025-02-121h 32THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Debating Ohio State's Brian Hartline decision | Final Best 22 Buckeyes of seasonBrian Hartline as Ohio State's offensive play caller -- what is the potential upside and what are the potential questions if the Buckeyes make that decision?On this Kings of Columbus, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis discuss the Hartline situation with input from Ohio State fans.Then it's a fourth and final ranking of the best Ohio State players for the 2024 season. Which 22 players were the most excellent and most valuable to the Buckeyes' National Championship?Thanks for joining Kings of Columbus.Want to talk even more Ohio State football with...
2025-02-051h 26THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Reliving the emotions of Ohio State's National Championship with Buckeyes fansKings of Columbus is back to relive Ohio State's National Championship through the stories of Buckeyes fans.On this episode, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis get answers on which teams OSU fans love the most, how this title and playoff run affected their relationship to the team and their view of the regular season, and how their faith in Ryan Day has changed.With stories about sons and daughters, grandparents and spouses, OSU fans open up about what a fantastic football season can mean.Doug and Bill will give their final football takes on...
2025-01-291h 41THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Jack Sawyer's legendary play, Ohio State's fight to a new kind of winJack Sawyer's Lone State Scoop and Score conjured memories of Ezekiel Elliott's 85 Yards Through the Heart on the South. On this Kings of Columbus, Ohio State's 28-14 win over Texas in a Cotton Bowl semifinal is relived and broken down by Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises.Comparing Sawyer and Elliott's legendary plays against Texas and AlabamaInside the Buckeyes' goalline stand and the great plays madeOhio State fighting to win the type of game they haven't always wonHow the tough moments of this OSU season have enhanced the joyAnd more. Thanks for joining Kings of Columbus.
2025-01-111h 14THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus Sunday Sound Off: Ohio State thumps Tennessee and sets new tone for PlayoffOhio State hammered Tennessee 42-17 in a College Football Playoff first-round game on Saturday night in Ohio Stadium. Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis break it down with thoughts from out text subscribers.
2024-12-221h 09THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: This could be Ohio State’s biggest game in 10 years, and the Buckeyes must winOhio State vs. Tennessee is the most consequential non-Michigan game the Buckeyes have played since when?The Clemson playoff semifinal win in 2020?The Alabama playoff semifinal win in 2014?On this Kings of Columbus, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis analyze and debate the merits of this matchup as a turning point for Ohio State football.There may be an “or else” aura around this game rarely seen in Columbus. A win could propel the Buckeyes to a national title. A loss could propel them toward a coaching change.Plus a discussion about why Ohio State’s offe...
2024-12-191h 16THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Ohio State's chances to beat Tennessee | Best Buckeyes entering the postseasonWho are the best Ohio State players entering the postseason and what are Ohio State's chances of beating Tennessee in a first-round College Football Playoff game?On this Kings of Columbus, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises and draft and debate the best 22 OSU players for the third time this season, seeing who has moved up and down their lists.But first they look at No. 8 Ohio State vs. Tennessee, examine at the greatest challenges the Vols should offer the Buckeyes, and get a feel from text subscribers on Ohio State's chances to win the first game and...
2024-12-111h 39THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Can Ohio State bounce back from Michigan for a national title swing?How much did Ohio State's loss to Michigan have to do with the Buckeyes' chances of winning a national title?On this Kings of Columbus, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis look at Ryan Day's answers about the Michigan loss from Wednesday's news conference. Then they discuss how much OSU fans still care about The Game in the world of a 12-team playoff -- it's a lot.Finally, they look at how much the Michigan loss actually means for OSU title chances. Is it the same conversation, or a completely different one?Thanks for joining Kings of...
2024-12-051h 08THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus Sunday Sound Off: On Ryan Day's future after another Ohio State loss to MichiganOhio State suffered its fourth straight loss to Michigan on Saturday. Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis check in with their thoughts on the game and fan sentiment toward Ryan Day after another rivalry loss.
2024-12-011h 54THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Most important people for Ohio State-Michigan | Why Buckeyes fans are thankfulWho are the most important players and coaches to the Ohio State-Michigan game on Saturday? On this Kings of Columbus, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis draft 10 of those people. That includes taking a dive into the history of The Game when one team is ranked in the Top 10 and one is not -- and what that means for Ryan Day.Then Doug and Bill run through survey results from text subscribers and share tales of how three losses to Michigan have ruined the lives of OSU fans, and why OSU fans are thankful for the connections rooting...
2024-11-271h 38THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus Sunday Sound Off: On Buckeyes' stifling defense vs. Indiana | Howard for Heisman?Ohio State beat Indiana 38-15 on Saturday to earn the Buckeyes their second top-five win of the year. Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis break it all down on Kings of Columbus Sunday Sound Off. They give their thoughts, and the thoughts of our text subscribers coming off that win as OSU turns its sights toward Michigan.
2024-11-241h 21THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Ohio State vs. Indiana Preview | How Buckeyes will fix another OL injuryCarson Hinzman becomes even more vital to the Top 5 matchup between Ohio State and Indiana after the injury to Buckeyes starting center Seth McLaughlin.On this Kings of Columbus, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis discuss what Ohio State should do on the offensive line and how prepared they are to overcome this loss.Then they get to drafting the 10 most important people in this game between the No. 2 Buckeyes and No. 5 Hoosiers, from coaches to quarterbacks to disruptive pass rushers to cornerbacks to offensive line replacements on both sides.The guys end with...
2024-11-201h 14THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus Sunday Sound Off: Ohio State-Northwestern on corners, blitzing and early IU vibesOhio State went to Wrigley Field in Chicago and got out with a 31-7 win against Northwestern. Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis break down what they saw along with help from our text subscribers. Want to talk even more Ohio State football with the guys? Text us! Send a text to 614-662-4509 to get started and receive your first two weeks free.
2024-11-171h 10THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Will Howard deep ball and OSU QB traits debate | Building a Buckeye baseball teamWhat traits are most important to an Ohio State quarterback? How do Will Howard's skills match those demands? How important is throwing the deep ball to Ohio State's success, and how does Howard compare to OSU quarterbacks of the recent past?On this Kings of Columbus, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises dive deep into those questions and debate how vital improving, and increasing, the deep ball is to the Buckeyes' national title chances.Then the guys get a little silly, building an Ohio State baseball team from football players since 2014. That means a starting lineup...
2024-11-131h 28THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus Sunday Sound Off: Ohio State-Purdue on peaking, Jack back, deep balls, turf slipsAre the Ohio State Buckeyes preparing to peak in November after a 45-0 win over Purdue on Saturday?That's the vibe from many OSU fans on this Kings of Columbus Sunday Sound Off as the Buckeyes handled their business in a boring good way, finding answers in the margins and continuing to put its defense together.Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises discuss that along with TreVeyon Henderson, Jim Knowles, Eddrick Houston, Will Howard's deep balls, the use of the Jack position for a series, and slips on the Ohio Stadium turf in this latest edition of Kings...
2024-11-101h 23THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Ohio State is the No. 2 seed in the playoff rankings | Buckeyes 3 playoff pathsThe focus is Ohio State's No. 2 spot in the inaugural 2024 College Football Playoff rankings from Tuesday night, and on this Kings of Columbus, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises discuss what that ranking tells us about how the committee feels about the Buckeyes.Then they run through the three possible playoff paths for the Buckeyes; how they would get to those points, and who they would play in the playoff if they are different seeds.There is:• The No. 1 or No. 2 seed road.• The No. 5, 6 or 7 seed road.• The No. 8 or 9 seed road.Th...
2024-11-061h 06THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus Sunday Sound Off: What Ohio State showed in its win against Penn StateOhio State got back on the championship path on Saturday with a 20-13 win against Penn State. Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis break it down along with thoughts from our text subscribers on Kings of Columbus Sunday Sound Off.Want to talk even more Ohio State football with the guys? Text us! Send a text to 614-662-4509 to get started and receive your first two weeks free.
2024-11-031h 29THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Ohio State vs. Penn State Preview | Most important people in the matchupFrom Ryan Day, to Abdul Carter, to Jeremiah Smith and plenty more -- who are the most important people in the top-five matchup between Ohio State and Penn State on Saturday? Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis break it down, along with help from our text subscribers, on this episode of Kings of Columbus. Thanks for watching.
2024-10-301h 11THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus Sunday Sound Off: What Ohio State showed in its win against NebraskaOhio State pulled out a 21-17 win against Nebraska on Saturday in Ohio Stadium. Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis break down what they saw, along with questions, comments and thoughts from our text subscribers. Want to talk even more Ohio State football with the guys? Text us! Send a text to 614-662-4509 to get started and receive your first two weeks free.
2024-10-271h 15THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Ohio State vs. Nebraska preview | Drafting the 22 best Buckeyes right nowOhio State is back on the field this Saturday, hosting Nebraska for a noon kickoff in Ohio Stadium. Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis break down the matchups in that game — Buckeyes offense vs. Cornhuskers defense and vice versa — and make their picks. Then, they update their draft of the 22 best Buckeyes right now with a mid-season reset.Plus, Whatcha Watching, Eating and Thinking on decadent cake, Pizza Hut dreams, fall candle scents, Chili's and more.Thanks for joining Kings of Columbus.Want to talk even more Ohio State football with the guys? Text us...
2024-10-231h 30THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Ohio State confidence ratings in Ryan Day, Jim Knowles, offensive line and moreHow much confidence do Ohio State fans have in various areas of the OSU football program? On this Kings of Columbus, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis surveyed text subscribers, got their feedback and their shared their own thoughts and confidence levels on:• Ryan Day (04:30)• Jim Knowles (40:50)• The defensive talent (55:15)• Will Howard (59:55)• The offensive line (1:03:20)• OSU beating Michigan (1:08:45)• OSU beating Penn State (1:12:45)• OSU avoiding upsets (1:17:20)• The 12-team playoff (1:23:00)• Ohio State's national title hopes (1:25:00)Plus, Whatcha Watching, Eating and Thinking on decadent cake, Pizza Hut dreams, fall candle scents, Chili's and...
2024-10-161h 52THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus Sunday Sound Off: What Ohio State showed in its loss to OregonOhio State took its first loss of the season on Saturday night, 32-31 at Oregon. Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis dissect the loss and what we learned about the Buckeyes, along with thoughts, comments and questions from our text subscribers on Kings of Columbus.Want to talk even more Ohio State football with the guys? Text us! Send a text to 614-662-4509 to get started and receive your first two weeks free.
2024-10-131h 37THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Ohio State-Oregon Mega Preview, and texter questions on Buckeyes vs. DucksIt's an Ohio State-Oregon Mega Preview for this No. 2 vs. No. 3 matchup in Eugene on Saturday, and Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis dive into this game in two ways.First it's answering texter questions from Ohio State fans on pass coverage, whether Oregon is Penn State, the coaching matchup, enjoying the season, the OSU rushing attack and more.Then it's a huge Big Game Breakdown as Doug and Bill run through the Oregon offense vs. the Ohio State defense and the Ohio State offense vs. the Oregon defense. Plus, does either team have a special...
2024-10-092h 15THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus Sunday Sound Off: What Ohio State showed in its win against IowaOhio State's offense overcame some early mishaps to put away Iowa 35-7 on Saturday in Ohio Stadium. Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis break down the win with comments, thoughts and questions from our text subscribers as the Buckeyes answered their biggest test to date.Want to talk even more Ohio State football with the guys? Text us! Send a text to 614-662-4509 to get started and receive your first two weeks free.
2024-10-061h 09THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Ohio State-Iowa Mega Preview, inside both sides of the ballOhio State is a 20-point favorite at home over Iowa on Saturday. Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz is 2-9 all-time vs. the Buckeyes, but a couple other games have been close.With another very good defense and a star running back, does Iowa have what it takes to hang with the Buckeyes? Or will Ohio State, against its toughest opponent to date, show just how much of a national title favorite they are, and really get after a wounded Iowa passing game?Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises dive in deep on both sides of the ball...
2024-10-021h 17THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus Sunday Sound Off: What Ohio State showed in its win against Michigan StateOhio State opened Big Ten play with a 38-7 win against Michigan State on Saturday night in East Lansing. Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are back to break it all down, along with help from our text subscribers, on Kings of Columbus Sunday Sound Off.What we thought of Jeremiah Smith's wow plays, Ohio State's blocking, and whether there are any long-term concerns with the defense -- all that and more on this episode of Kings of Columbus.
2024-09-291h 13THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Does Ohio State have the best Big Ten QB? Is Will Howard J.T. Barrett?Should Ohio State always have the best quarterback in the Big Ten? On this Kings of Columbus, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises dive into that question by looking at the past, future and present.First, it's the history of Big Ten quarterbacks this century and how often the Buckeyes had the best QB. Hello, Iowa's Drew Tate.Then it's a look at the recent QB history of Oregon and USC and how adding the Ducks and Trojans could shift the QB balance of power in the Big Ten.Then it's running through the future of...
2024-09-251h 27THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus Sunday Sound Off: What Ohio State showed in its win against MarshallOhio State's offense was precise. Its defense and special teams were flat. But the Buckeyes wrapped up nonconference play with a convincing win against Marshall. Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis break it all down along with thoughts, comments and questions from our text subscribers on Kings of Columbus Sunday Sound Off. Want to talk even more Ohio State football with the guys? Text us! Send a text to 614-662-4509 to get started and receive your first two weeks free.
2024-09-221h 13THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Would You Rather on Chip Kelly/Jim Knowles, JJ McCarthy/MHJ, Clemson/Georgia, etcOhio State fans offer Would You Rather scenarios on beating Georgia or Clemson, three close Michigan wins or one blowout, recruiting players like Marvin Harrison Jr. or JJ McCarthy, and losing coaches like Chip Kelly or Jim Knowles on this Kings of Columbus episode.The scenarios are so good, Would You Rather Wednesday might become a regular part of the Kings of Columbus, as Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis have a great time running through their answers.Thanks for joining us.Want to talk even more Ohio State football with the guys? Text us...
2024-09-181h 34THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Jeremiah Smith makes everyone talk crazy; Buckeyes rapid fire on C.J. Hicks, etc.The wild Ohio State conversation around Jeremiah Smith continues on this Kings of Columbus, as Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis react to the latest info on the Marvin Harrison Jr. vs. Smith discussion.Plus a load of rapid fire OSU questions on C.J. Hicks, transfer quarterbacks, Julian Sayin, Ohio State's NIL, Dylan Raiola, Will Howard and more.Want to talk even more Ohio State football with the guys? Text us! Send a text to 614-662-4509 to get started and receive your first two weeks free.#OhioStateFootball #bigtenfootball #BigTen #buckeyesfootball #Buckeyes #THEPodcast
2024-09-111h 21THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus Sunday Sound Off: What Ohio State showed in its blowout of Western MichiganOhio State notched its first shutout since 2019 and the Buckeye offense was rolling in a 56-0 win against Western Michigan on Saturday night. Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis bring you the Kings of Columbus Sunday Sound Off, featuring comments, thoughts and questions from our text subscribers on the win. From another explosive outing from Jeremiah Smith, to Arvell Reese and the linebackers and Will Howard's second game in Ohio Stadium -- let's dive in on the Buckeyes' big win. Want to talk even more Ohio State football with the guys? Text us! Send a text to...
2024-09-081h 08THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsArch Manning vs. Julian Sayin - Why the Texas-Ohio State 2025 opener will be wild: Kings of ColumbusTexas will open the 2025 college football season at Ohio State, and the hype for the game will be huge. It could be a national title rematch. It almost certainly will feature a showdown between Texas' Arch Manning (the No. 1 QB recruit of 2023) and Ohio State's Julian Sayin (the No. 1 QB recruit of 2024).Doug Lesmerises was so fired up to talk about it, he made Bill Landis do an entire preview of the game 11 months and three weeks before it will kick off.The guys also run through what the Ohio State depth chart could look like...
2024-09-041h 24THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Ohio State record predictions, over/unders, how far the Buckeyes will go in 2024What will Ohio State's record be in 2024? Will the Buckeyes win the national championship? Who will lead them in rushing and receiving? How many passing yards will Will Howard have? Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis tackle all of those questions and more in our season prediction episode of Kings of Columbus.Thanks for listening.Want to talk even more Ohio State football with the guys? Text us! Send a text to 614-662-4509 to get started and receive your first two weeks free.#OhioStateFootball #bigtenfootball #BigTen #buckeyesfootball #Buckeyes #THEPodcast
2024-08-281h 13THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Will Howard mega breakdown, analyzing Ohio State's QB situationHow does Ohio State starting quarterback Will Howard stack up -- against everything?On this Kings of Columbus, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis dive deep on the OSU QB, while also looking at the quarterback show they did a year ago at this time. What did they get right and wrong about Kyle McCord last season during this similar discussion? They ran the clip.Then it's:• Comparing Howard to quarterbacks around the country• Comparing Howard to the last 20 years of Buckeyes starting QBs• Comparing Howard to McCord• Running through thoughts from OSU text...
2024-08-211h 53THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Drafting Ohio State's best players, from Caleb Downs to Emeka EgbukaWho are the best Ohio State football players for 2024? On this Kings of Columbus, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis try to answer that question by drafting the best 22 Buckeyes to open the season.The guys did their last draft a year ago after Week 11, and 14 of the 22 players from that list are back. That's a lot of talent. From newcomers like Quinshon Judkins, Jeremiah Smith and Caleb Downs to veterans like Jack Sawyer, Denzel Burke and Tyleik Williams, the best Buckeyes are all here.Plus, Whatcha Watching, Eating and Thinking on fried baloney, driving tanks...
2024-08-141h 16THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: How Ohio State fans should feel about Michigan cheating, updates from campHow should Ohio State fans feel about the latest information dump from the NCAA's investigation of Michigan? What's the right read on Will Howard? What's in store for Brian Hartline's future? Should OSU fans stop buying Nike and supporting Oregon? All of those questions and more are tackled by Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis on this episode of Kings of Columbus.Our text subscribers also chimed in on offensive line depth, CJ Hicks' role, Ryan Day's future with a national championship and plenty more as the Buckeyes ramp up for the 2024 season....
2024-08-071h 38THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Ohio State fans' faith in Ryan Day -- what he does best, where he can improveWhat does Ryan Day do best as the head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes? In what areas can he improve the the most?On this Kings of Columbus, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis survey Ohio State text subscribers and a get a real feel for what fans are thinking about Day heading into the 2024 season.• How much are they glad he's the OSU coach?• Do they think he's getting better or worse?• Would they take Kirby Smart or Dan Lanning instead of him?Then the show dives into a bevy of ans...
2024-07-311h 41THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Ohio State as a defense-first team and more from Big Ten media daysIf Ohio State is a defense-first team this year, is that ultimately good for the Buckeyes? Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis dive in on that and more from Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis. Hear some talk about Will Howard, Chip Kelly and more. Plus: Whatcha watching, eating and thinking on KoC.
2024-07-2448 minTHE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Ohio State's playoff paths; will Michigan, Penn State, Oregon, Iowa make it?What are the various playoff paths for Ohio State football this season? On this Kings of Columbus, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis look at how the Buckeyes would fare in the playoff race as the Big Ten champ, as the Big Ten title game loser, or while missing the Big Ten title game.Included in that discussion — potential Big Ten tiebreakers.Then the guys discuss the playoff paths for Oregon, Michigan, Penn State, Iowa, USC and Nebraska.Finally, it’s the return of Whatcha Watching, Eating and Thinking talking dragons, hot wings, long drives and...
2024-07-171h 38THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Can Ohio State become America's Team in this new era of college football?Can Ohio State become America's Team in this new era of college football?Beau Bishop joins Doug Lesmerises on this Kings of Columbus to answer this question. They attack it this way.First, is college football definitely the second-most popular sport in America? A breakdown.Then, could Ohio State become college football's defining team with Nick Saban retired from Alabama?Finally, Doug outlines Four Golden Ages of Ohio State football. Are the Buckeyes about to enter the Fifth Golden Age?It's America's birthday, so Doug and Beau dig into...
2024-07-031h 05THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Villains for Ohio State's 2024 season, from Kirby Smart to Quinn EwersWhat college football coaches, players and stadiums could stand in Ohio State's way in 2024?On this Kings of Columbus, Doug Lesmerises runs through the 28 OSU losses he has covered since 2005 (excluding the 2011 season) and finds the villains who ruined those games for Ohio State, from Trevor Lawrence to J.J. Watt, from Urban Meyer to Vince Young.Then the search is on for those who have at least a chance to do the same to the Buckeyes this year, from Akron, Nebraska, Texas, Michigan, Penn State, Iowa, Alabama, Oregon and Georgia.Or ... can the...
2024-06-271h 31THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Caleb Downs' magic and his potential place in Ohio State's Heisman historyIf Caleb Downs does play offense for Ohio State in 2024, how much would that help his Heisman Trophy case? Would he have a real shot at becoming the Buckeyes' first Heisman winner inn 18 years?On this Kings of Columbus, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis use the revelation that Ryan Day dropped on Tuesday -- that sophomore safety Downs could get a few snaps at running back -- to launch into a full OSU Heisman discussion.• Why haven't the Buckeyes won a Heisman since Troy Smith in 2006 and how does their drought compare historically? The guys lo...
2024-06-191h 53THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Lessons learned by Ohio State from the Buckeyes' last win over the WolverinesThe 2019 Ohio State-Michigan game is worth another look on this Kings of Columbus, as Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis examine what the Buckeyes could take from their last win over the Wolverines.First, Bill looks at the lessons the OSU offense could take from 2019. That includes:• Finding a gamer at quarterback• Building the offensive line from the inside out• Running the damn ballThen Doug looks at lessons the OSU defense could take from 2019. That includes:• Getting three linebackers going downhill• Accepting the strength of the Michigan offensive line• Knowing the...
2024-06-121h 00THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Ruining Michigan, Most Important Buckeyes and RantsOn this Kings of Columbus, Doug Lesmerises opens with the best way to ruin Michigan if you were a secret spy inside the program.Then it’s on to the most important single player for the tenures of Jim Tressel, Luke Fickell, Urban Meyer and Ryan Day.Finally, it is Rants, first about Natty or Bust for the Buckeyes, and then on a variety of topics.Thanks to the texters for the help and thanks for joining Kings of Columbus.Want to talk even more Ohio State football with the guys? Te...
2024-06-051h 18THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Ohio State QB Concerns, lessons learned from 2023It's all about the Ohio State quarterback situation on this Kings of Columbus with Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis.They learned on six texter questions and comments to dive into Will Howard and Devin Brown; how this QB process compares to last year; and whether fans should feel confident or concerned that Ryan Day will get the quarterback position right this season.Points discuss include:• Is OSU in the same spot right now as a year ago?• Does Ohio State wish Kyle McCord was still around?• What are the special traits for Howard...
2024-05-281h 13THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Could Ohio State's backups make the playoff? Plus an apology and Buckeyes Q&AWould an Ohio State super team in 2024 prove the Buckeyes are indestructible? Where would a team of Ohio State backups finish in the Big Ten? On this Kings of Columbus, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis dive into those questions and more, plus wrap up with Whatcha Watching, Eating and Thinking.Other topics covered include:• Formations Ohio State will use this season• Could a 12 seed ever win a national title?• Who will be Ohio State's No. 1 running back by midseason?• A Doug public apology• How Ohio State values in-state players• A rant about w...
2024-05-221h 43THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus on Ohio State-Georgia: Battling in recruiting and at the top of college footballIt's Ohio State vs. Georgia as Kings of Columbus finishes its rivalry series on the Buckeyes after talking about OSU-Oregon and OSU-Michigan the previous two weeks.Jeremy Birmingham once again joins Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis for this episode, as the discussion hits:• Are the Buckeyes and Dawgs in the same tier of college football? (03:30)• Ryan Day vs. Kirby Smart (06:30)• Ohio State Defense vs. Georgia Offense (21:00)• Ohio State Offense vs. Georgia Defense (29:30)• Ohio State vs. Georgia recruiting with Birm (39:30)• Whatcha Watching, Eating and Thinking (1:09:00)• A special presentation of the first Buckeye...
2024-05-151h 27THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Resetting Ohio State-Michigan; What's at stake for the BuckeyesOhio State vs. Michigan on Nov. 30, 2024 will be the 120th version of The Game.With the Buckeyes returning so much from 2023 and Michigan rebuilding after an exodus of coaches and players, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis reset the state of both programs and look at what The Game should be like as Ohio State tries to break a three-game losing streak to the Wolverines.Jeremy Birmingham joins to help in that effort as the guys cover:• Text subscriber views on The Game• Ryan Day vs. Sherrone Moore• Ohio State defense vs. Michig...
2024-05-081h 41THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Ohio State's growing rivalry with Oregon, plus Buckeyes' transfer portal successOhio State will play a huge game at Oregon on Oct. 12, one of the best games of the 2024 college football season. On this Kings of Columbus, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis (with a special appearance by Jeremy Birmingham) start looking at that game and go bigger with what the Bucks-Ducks rivalry could turn into as Oregon joins the Big Ten.Plus there's a look at what Ohio State has done in the transfer portal, both losing and adding players, and the show wraps up with Whatcha Watching, Eating and Thinking with talk on Bon Jovi, Disneyland, b...
2024-05-011h 37THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: NFL Draft futures for Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin and more Ohio State starsWhat would happen if Ohio State Buckeyes like freshmen Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin, sophomores like Caleb Downs, juniors like C.J Hicks and Quinshon Judkins and veterans like Denzel Burke, Jack Sawyer, J.T. Tuimoloau, Emeka Egbuka and Donovan Jackson were all in the same NFL Draft?On this episode of Kings of Columbus, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis tried to figure that out.Doug and Bill drafted the Top 16 NFL prospects off the current OSU roster, regardless of age, to kick off this show.,They followed that by predicting where Marvin...
2024-04-231h 37THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsGene Smith: Ohio State director of athletics on his legacy, direction of college sports and moreOhio State director of athletics Gene Smith sat down with THE Podcast's Doug Lesmerises to break down his tenure in Columbus and where the world of college athletics is heading.Want to talk even more Ohio State football with the guys? Text us! Send a text to 614-662-4509 to get started and receive your first two weeks free.
2024-04-191h 05THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Ohio State's depth, a Woody Hayes genie, and more Buckeyes questionsHow much depth does Ohio State football have and need for the 2024 college football season? That's the first topic that Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis discuss on this Q&A episode of Kings of Columbus.Also covered:•Where would Kyle McCord fit on the current QB depth chart?• Would this team be better with Jim Tressel or Urban Meyer as the coach?• Should playoff games avoid conference matchups?• Are Bill and Doug fans of the Buckeyes?• What do fans want from the spring game?• Could the offensive line be a strength?• Would...
2024-04-171h 41THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsTHE Postgame Show: Ohio State wraps up 2024 spring practiceDoug Lesmerises and Bill Landis break down what they saw in Ohio State's spring game with discussion about the quarterback battle, the offensive line, how good the Buckeyes' defense could be and more.
2024-04-1346 minTHE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Ohio State's offensive line dilemma; Jim Tressel's advice for Ryan DayWhat's the correct solution for the right side of Ohio State's offensive line when it comes to Josh Fryar, Luke Montgomery and Tegra Tshabola? How does Ryan Day really feel about running backs coach Tony Alford leaving for Michigan? Is defensive end Kenyatta Jackson getting the right chance to show what he can do? And what advice did Jim Tressel give Day, and how did it shape a Day decision?On this Kings of Columbus, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises discuss all of that, plus they dive into Whatcha Watching, Eating and Thinking to ask...
2024-03-191h 29THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Ohio State football's greatest season -- 2002, 2014 or could it be 2024?What is the greatest season in Ohio State football history, and could 2024 top it? On this Kings of Columbus, Doug Lesmerises compares 2002 to 2014 to 1968 and considers what the 2024 season could be like for the Buckeyes.With the help of OSU text subscribers, Doug figures out what fans want in a truly great season -- dominance, surprise, tight games, wins over great opponents?And what about the idea of Natty or Bust for the 2024 Buckeyes? Valid discussion or bad mojo?Michigan is coming off probably its greatest season in program history -- what...
2024-03-141h 12THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Wild Predictions for Ohio State's 2024 seasonFrom Ohio State football leading the nation in rushing to the Buckeyes not surrendering a touchdown until October, from freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith to sophomore tight end Jelani Thurman, from linebacker Cody Simon to defensive end Jack Sawyer, this episode of Kings of Columbus features 10 wild predictions for the Buckeyes' 2024 season from Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis.There's major talk about Ohio State's rushing attack, including in short yardage; how Smith might compare to Cris Carter, Ted Ginn Jr. and Garrett Wilson, whether Sawyer can reach Chase Young territory ... and the future of Ryan Day's beard.
2024-02-211h 27THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Ohio State's strongest position groups for 2024From quarterback Will Howard to cornerbacks like Denzel Burke, from running back addition Quinshon Judkins to freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith, the Ohio State Buckeyes' 2024 football roster returns some stars and includes some interesting new pieces.On this Kings of Columbus, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis take the depth chart projection a step further by drafting the best position groups for the Buckeyes next season.Defensive ends, defensive tackles, linebackers, cornerbacks, safeties, quarterback, running backs, tight ends, receivers and offensive line -- Doug and Bill draft all 10 groups.How will the carries be divided...
2024-01-171h 27THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Did Ohio State have enough talent in 2023?Who were the Ohio State Buckeyes’ 22 best players in the 2023 college football season? On this Kings of Columbus, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis conduct their fourth and final OSU player draft of the season.That leads to a longer dive into the question of Ohio State’s overall talent last season.To do that, Doug and Bill look at the offensive line talent compared to years past, the receiver depth, and the splash plays on the defensive line.Thanks for joining Kings of Columbus on The Podcast.00:00 - Intro and final OSU p...
2024-01-121h 25THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Will Howard deep dive, Ohio State transfer portal aggressionA long look at Will Howard, the Kansas State transfer and new Ohio State QB, is the focus of this Kings of Columbus, as Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are back together talking about the Ohio State Buckeyes. Ohio State's overall transfer portal numbers and strategy are also addressed, as the show runs through:- Ohio State's transfer portal roster balance compared to other teams- Adding transfer running back Quinshon Judkins- How common transfer quarterbacks are- Does Ohio State need a great quarterback to win?- Can Ohio State elevate...
2024-01-091h 44THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Ohio State 2021 recruiting class -- impact, legacy, NFL futuresFrom Marvin Harrison Jr. to TreVeyon Henderson, J.T. Tuimoloau to Denzel Burke, the 2023 Ohio State Buckeyes were driven by the play of their 2021 recruits.On this episode of Kings of Columbus, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis dive into that class of third-year Buckeyes, which included 13 top-100 recruits.Twelve members of that class made primary contributions this season, and Doug and Bill run through all of them, deciding whether each player met expectations and guessing as to whether each Buckeye will stay in Columbus for 2024 or head to the NFL.What's the final...
2023-11-291h 56THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of the North: Oregon-Washington rematch breakdown; Michigan State, Indiana, Syracuse coaching movesOregon and Washington meet in the Pac-12 Championship on Friday night with College Football Playoff hopes on the line, and Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis dive into that matchup on this Kings of the North Episode.Also covered are the Michigan-Iowa Big Ten Championship, the Toledo-Miami MAC Championship, and the computers that created the Boise State-UNLV Mountain West Championship.Plus there's frantic coaching news on Michigan's Jim Harbaugh, West Virginia's Neal Brown, Indiana's Tom Allen, Michigan State's Jonathan Smith and the Syracuse search.The finalists of the Knight of the North for the...
2023-11-281h 43THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: C.J. Stroud's NFL rise and Ohio State legacy; Best 22 BuckeyesC.J. Stroud is taking the NFL by storm, and the former Ohio State quarterback's legacy, and how it's affected by his NFL success, is the first topic on this Kings of Columbus episode with Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis.Text subscribers checked in with thoughts and survey results as Doug and Bill evaluated how Stroud was viewed in his two years as a starter with the Buckeyes and what has changed with his NFL play and the Michigan sign-stealing scandal.Then it's onto selecting the best 22 Ohio State players right now. Doug and Bill...
2023-11-151h 51THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of the North: Penn State problems; Jimbo Fisher and the fire-happy SouthJames Franklin fired Penn State offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich; Washington-Oregon State is a huge Northern game this weekend; and Texas A&M fired Jimbo Fisher and showed why no Northern team should want to copy the way the South makes decisions around college football.On this Kings of the North, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis check in on all that college football news, starting with a Fisher-inspired coach check on everyone from Washington's Kalen DeBoer and Iowa State's Matt Campbell to Indiana's Tom Allen and Colorado's Deion Sanders.Then comes playoff predictions as Doug and...
2023-11-131h 32THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsTPD: Ohio State's national title contender status remains strong following win at WisconsinOhio State remains unbeaten after a 24-10 at Wisconsin. On today's edition of The Podcast Daily, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis are diving in on text subscriber questions they didn't get to on the live postgame show following the win. Doug and Bill answer questions and take texter survey answers on TreVeyon Henderson, Tressel ball, Ohio State's standing as a national title contender, Cade Stover's targets, the quality of NBC's college football broadcasts and more.
2023-10-3048 minTHE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Michigan punishment; Ohio State red zone; Ryan Day vs. Lincoln RileyThe Michigan football questions keep growing -- what are potential punishments for the Wolverines if everything is true?Ohio State fans showed out against Penn State -- is fiery Ryan Day good for the Buckeyes' energy?How should OSU freshman QB Lincoln Kienholz be involved against Wisconsin, and do the Buckeyes really have anything to fear from the Badgers' running backs?Those questions and more are answered on this rapid fire version of Kings of Columbus with Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis. The show ends with Whatcha Eating, Watching and Thinking, but first...
2023-10-252h 10THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Doug and Bill break down Ohio State-Penn State from every angleNo. 7 Penn State visits No. 3 Ohio State on Saturday for a noon showdown in Ohio Stadium, and on this Kings of Columbus, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis break down the Buckeyes vs. the Nittany Lions and decide where the teams have their edges.In order, they discuss:Ohio State pass game vs. Penn State pass defenseOhio State run game vs. Penn State run defensePenn State pass game vs. Ohio State pass defensePenn State run game vs. Ohio State run defenseRyan Day vs. James FranklinAnd then...
2023-10-181h 49THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Ohio State questions on Ryan Day's reputation, Air Force ideas and program heroesOhio State football dominates the 20 questions answered by Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis on this Kings of Columbus. Taking topics from the OSU texters, Doug and Bill talk offensive line; playing seven defensive backs; running back rotation; C.J. Stroud's NFL success and what it means; playing young defenders at edge and linebacker; fresh offensive ideas; whether the program is tense; scoring 30 on Penn State; the Big Ten playoff hopes and more. There are some dad hacks, a tiny bit about OSU basketball interest, and watching the Buckeyes on vacation.The show wraps with Whatcha W...
2023-10-111h 59THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of the North: One flaw for North's best teams, Marvin Harrison tops list of Northern wideoutsOn this Kings of the North, the best teams in Northern college football are once again ranked by Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis, and then those teams are analyzed through their one flaw. What's one area that could trip up multiple legitimate national contenders in the North? Then Doug and Bill rank the top wide receivers in the North, from Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr. to Oregon's Troy Franklin to Michigan's Roman Wilson.Then it's the Brian Ferentz Survivor Show, and a huge lookahead to two major games this week -- Iowa-Wisconsin in the Big Ten West...
2023-10-101h 39THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsThe Postgame Show: Ohio State beats Maryland 37-17 with big second halfThe Ohio State Buckeyes beat Maryland 37-17 on Saturday and Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis broke it all down on the postgame show.Ohio State showed a championship-level defense, led by playmakers like Lathan Ransom, Josh Proctor and J.T. Tuimoloau, while shaking off a rough first half.Catch the Ryan Day postgame news conference, plus Snap Judgments from Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham, in addition to analysis from Bill and Doug. From Kyle McCord's bounce back, to Marvin Harrison Jr's big game, to the struggles for the Buckeyes on the offensive line and in special teams, t...
2023-10-081h 54THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of the North: Doug and Bill on the best units in the North—Penn State defense, Washington offense, Ohio State defense, Michigan's complementary attackDescription: On this Kings of the North, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis draft the best 10 units in the North -- offense and defense -- and debate which sides of the ball get it done at the highest level. Before that, they rank the best teams in the North and South and discuss how many could actually win the national title compared to a year ago. After Week 5 last year, there were maybe three real contenders. Right now, it might be more like eight or 10.First, there are quick hits on Notre Dame karma, West Virginia survival, Indiana...
2023-10-021h 20THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Doug, Bill draft the 22 best Ohio State players right now as Buckeyes hit off weekendWho are the 22 best football players for the Ohio State Buckeyes after four games? On this Kings of Columbus, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis conduct a draft of Buckeyes to find out. They first did on this on Aug. 15 and plan to do it several times during the season to see how the Buckeyes evolve. There are definitely some risers on this list (hello, Tyleik Williams) and plenty of debatable choices.That's the fun. So thanks for joining Doug and Bill for this draft of the best Ohio State players from the first month of t...
2023-09-301h 18THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Ohio State's 8 great game-winning drives, plus Beefs and BeliefsOn this Kings of Columbus, Doug Lesmerises takes Beefs and Beliefs from Ohio State text subscribers to discuss what they are loving and questioning about the Buckeyes, and the percetion of the Buckeyes right now.But first, Doug runs through the greatest game-winning drives in Ohio State football this century and how Kyle McCord and this Ohio State win fit into it. Then there's a quick discussion about the postgame show after Notre Dame and whether the tone was too negative.Do you want to get your thoughts on the show? Text us! Send a...
2023-09-271h 05THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsTPD: Amazing reactions from subscribers after thrilling Ohio State win at Notre DameBill Landis and Doug Lesmerises dive into text subscriber questions and comments to gauge where Buckeye fans are following Ohio State's win at Notre Dame. How did the last-second win make people feel about Ryan Day, Kyle McCord and the rest of this season? Doug and Bill recap some of the best reactions and questions we received. Want to be a text subscriber, text 614-662-4509 for a 14-day free trial.
2023-09-2557 minTHE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsTHE Postgame Show: Doug and Bill on an unforgettable Ohio State win at Notre DameOhio State pulled out a 17-14 win at Notre Dame on a Chip Trayanum touchdown with one second left. Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis give their instant reaction to a Buckeye win in South Bend that will be remembered for a long time.
2023-09-241h 28THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Doug, Bill on Ryan Day aggression, more questions on Ohio State vs. Notre DameOn this Kings of Columbus, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis run through nearly 40 questions on the Ohio State-Notre Dame matchup on Saturday. From Kyle McCord to Mike Hall for the Buckeyes, and Sam Hartman to Joe Alt for the Fighting Irish, Doug and Bill analyze players that will make the difference in this game.What would a blowout each way look like? Does Ohio State need a great pass rush? Is this or isn't it like the Oregon game in 2021? How has Josh Simmons looked at left tackle?And should OSU fans believe in the...
2023-09-202h 05THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Doug and Bill on how many Northern teams would beat Alabama; comparing Deion Sanders, Jim Harbaugh and Ryan DayOn this Kings of Columbus/Kings of the North episode, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis analyze the best teams and coaches in Northern football, and that includes a ranking of the 10 best head coaches from our 28 Power 5 Northern teams right now.Doug and Bill also rip the latest coverage of Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz on the Brian Ferentz Survivor Show; rank the best Northern teams with Michigan still on top and Penn State, Washington, Ohio State, Notre Dame and Colorado in the mix; look ahead at intriguing matchups this week like Purdue-Syracuse, Louisville-Indiana and Pitt-West Virginia...
2023-09-111h 27THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsTHE Postgame Show: Doug and Bill on Ohio State’s win over Youngstown State and where the Buckeyes must improveOhio State beat Youngstown State 35-7 on Saturday and Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis dove into immediate postgame reactions on where the Buckeyes must show more. Devin Brown played more Saturday than in Week 1, but has Kyle McCord won the QB job? What questions remain at OL and on defense? And the Buckeyes fed Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka — can that continue? Thanks for reacting to the 2-0 Buckeyes with Doug, Bill and The Podcast.
2023-09-091h 30THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Doug and Bill answer Ohio State questions on Chip Trayanum, QBs, CJ Hicks, sandwiches and moreIt’s time to answer questions from new The Podcast text subscribers on this Kings of Columbus with Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis.From short yardage to CJ Hicks, from news conferences to motivation, Doug and Bill run through 12 different topics, while maybe introducing a new theme song. Then it’s Whatcha Watching, Eating and Thinking on pro wrestling, gyros, balding and more. Thanks for listening.
2023-09-061h 36THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Doug and Bill give a Week 1 breakdown on Ohio State, Michigan, Washington, Colorado, Penn State and moreIn this Kings of Columbus/Kings of the North show, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis do what they plan to do every Monday this college football season -- analyze the best teams in Northern football and break down how they compare to the South.That includes:Quick hitters on Colorado, Illinois, Nebraska, Utah, Washington and Boston CollegeRanking the 10 best Northern teams -- Is Michigan still on top, and where does Ohio State land?5 best North teams vs. 5 best South teams -- Who wins?10 best Northern players -- Should a Colorado player top the list?Brian Ferentz Survivor...
2023-09-041h 38THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsThe Podcast Betting Show: Making our picks as Ohio State opens the season on the road at IndianaAustin Ward, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises check in with their views about the Buckeyes as 30-point favorites over the Hoosiers on Saturday. Each week on this betting show, Austin, Bill and Doug will pick against the OSU spread, give a choice on the OSU over/under, offer two Ohio State prop bets they like, and make one more pick in Northern football. This week, that involves both Penn State's James Franklin and Iowa's Kirk Ferentz. Catch you on this betting show every week on The Podcast.
2023-09-0135 minTHE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Doug and Bill draft the greatest Ohio State players of the last decadeDoug Lesmerises and Bill Landis stared covering Ohio State together in 2014. Over the last decade, they’ve seen first-round draft picks, All-Americans and program legends come through Columbus. Now, they’re drafting 90 of them, two teams of two-deeps (plus one punter each) to determine who can make the best team of the best Buckeyes from the last 10 years.Then Doug and Bill wrap it up with Whatcha Watchin', Eatin' and Thinkin' on egg rolls, wraps, the length of college football games and Farts McGee.
2023-08-311h 50THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Doug, Bill, Austin and Birm on which Ohio State players they believe in the most this seasonWho are the Buckeyes prepared to exceed expectations in 2023, to elevate their games beyond what most fans anticipate? On this Kings of Columbus, Doug Lesmerises, Bill Landis, Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham all pick an Ohio State player they believe will go over and above this season. There's a pass rusher, a ball carrier, a potential pass catcher, and yes, an offensive lineman thanks to Landis.Then Doug and Bill wrap it up with Whatcha Watchin', Eatin' and Thinkin' on hot chicken, bacon, socks, Swamp Kings and the start of the football season.And don't...
2023-08-261h 19THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Doug and Bill on Ohio State's QBs, how decision will be made, why it's not time to worryOhio State coach Ryan Day said this week he wasn't ready to pick a starting quarterback between Kyle McCord and Devin Brown. On this Kings of Columbus, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis explain what they think of Brown and McCord in the battle, why Day hasn't made a choice yet, and what it means for Ohio State. They also set the deadline for when they think a call should, and will, be made. Oh, and this is not like Ohio State's 215 quarterback decision.They also look at Day's decision on play-calling, how many other college f...
2023-08-231h 52THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Doug and Bill on whether Ohio State, Michigan and Penn State are better than they've ever been togetherThe Big Ten East features three of the top seven teams in the preseason AP poll, and Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis dive into what that means for Ohio State, Michigan and Penn State historically on this Kings of Columbus. How good will the Nittany Lions be this season? How about the Wolverines? And what about the idea of the three teams splitting their head-to-head games and all winding up at 11-1? In that case, which team might have a tiebreaker edge?Beyond 2023, is this the new normal for the Wolverines and Nittany Lions? Will they regularly...
2023-08-191h 47THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Doug and Bill wonder if Ohio State offensive tackles can be good enough this yearOhio State will have two new offensive tackles in 2023, and Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis dive into how they stack up on the latest Kings of Columbus.How much do tackles matter to Ohio State's success? How do the expected tackles this season compare to the last two decades of OSU tackles? What kind of seasons should be expected from left tackle Josh Simmons and right tackle Josh Fryar And finally, where do Ohio State's tackles rank nationally? Doug and Bill went through the other power conference teams to give a definitive tackle ranking to the Buckeyes...
2023-08-171h 46THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Doug and Bill make their picks for best 22 players on the Ohio State roster with preseason draftWho are the best Ohio State Buckeyes right now as preseason camp winds down? On this Kings of Columbus, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis draft the top 22 Buckeyes, laying down a foundation they can use to track the evolution of the team this season.You can probably guess No. 1, but the draft gets really interesting after the top five as Doug and Bill work inexperienced players like Jordan Hancock, Sonny Styles and Kenyatta Jackson in with veterans like Cade Stover, Steele Chambers and Denzel Burke.
2023-08-151h 39THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Doug and Bill talk Ohio State’s national title expectations and which teams match themHow many college football programs have national title expectations right now? And how many should have title expectations in the new world of college football that begins next year?On this Kings of Columbus, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis talk Ohio State, Alabama, Georgia, Michigan and more to find the teams with reasonable standards and those with delusional ones.And in the new Big Ten and SEC in 2024 how many programs should talk titles? Several Big Ten teams should rise to that standard.
2023-08-121h 45THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Doug, Bill on Ohio State’s defensive star power and if it’s championship-caliberDoug Lesmerises and Bill Landis look at the defensive star power for champions of the College Football Playoff era, discuss the importance of offense vs. defense for teams chasing titles, how many defensive stars Ohio State could have this year and who could rise to that level.
2023-08-101h 20THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Doug shares Buckeye Beefs on Jim Knowles, West Coast night games and moving MichiganWhat's bothering Ohio State fans? On this episode of Kings of Columbus, Doug Lesmerises is taking Buckeye Beefs from Ohio State fans. That runs from questions about the Jim Knowles' defense to moving the Michigan game to defensive recruiting. Oh, and parking etiquette. It's all covered in these Buckeye Beefs.
2023-08-091h 09THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Doug and Bill talk Ohio State plans for Marvin Harrison, records he could breakOhio State has plans to maximize Marvin Harrison Jr., and Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis discuss the ways the Buckeyes could move MHJ around and how defenses might try to stop him. Looking at college receiver stars of the past, Kings of Columbus breaks down what 2023 should hold for Harrison.
2023-08-051h 18THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Doug and Austin on Big Ten expansion, how Oregon, Washington impact Ohio StateOregon and Washington are joining the Big Ten, and Doug Lesmerises and Austin Ward break down what that means for everyone involved.What’s the effect on Ohio State fans? Ohio State athletics? The Big Ten and its schedule? Oregon and Washington? The College Football Playoff? And the future and health of the sport?
2023-08-041h 07THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Doug and Bill on Ohio State play calling, quarterbacks and Sonny StylesDoug Lesmerises and Bill Landis discuss what they saw on the first day of Ohio State camp, how the play calling structure between Ryan Day and Brian Hartline might work, update the quarterback battle between Kyle McCord and Devin Brown, get into new roles for Sonny Styles and Luke Montgomery and theorize on how OSU might use its deep running backs stable on this episode of Kings of Columbus.
2023-08-041h 53THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Doug Lesmerises prepares Ohio State fans for new announcers on Big Ten TVsDoug Lesmerises is on THE Podcast and the second episode of Kings of Columbus has CBS Sports' Gary Danielson and NBC Sports' Joshua Perry checking in with their thoughts about where the Big Ten stacks up in the changing college football landscape.
2023-08-0149 minTHE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Checking the boxes on Ohio State’s national title chances after Big Ten Media DayWelcome to Kings of Columbus. This new show from THE Podcast features Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis as the two long-time Buckeyes beat reporters break down all things Ohio State football with a heavy dose of analytical thinking and in-depth thoughts about Ryan Day's Buckeyes.On the debut episode, Doug and Bill go through Ohio State’s personnel, coaching and intangibles to see if the Buckeyes have the pieces to contend for a national championship in 2023.
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