Cotton Bowl Insider: The Latest On Some Young Buckeyes

Insights from Ohio State Football's Cotton Bowl Media DayIn this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss their experiences and learnings from the Cotton Bowl Media Day press conference. They share their conversations with young Ohio State football players and assistant coaches, touching upon topics like the benefits of being on the scout team, learning from film study, the importance of mental agility, and the experience of playing special teams. Additionally, they highlight the developmental journeys of various players, including Tavien St. Clair, Epi Sitanilei, Faheem Delaine, and Isaiah West, among others. The hosts also discuss how people like Matt Patricia and CJ Stroud influence and mentor the young players. Tune in to get a comprehensive look at the young talent shaping the future of Ohio State football.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:08 Fastest 45 Minutes in Sports: Media Day Insights00:42 Young Players and Scout Team Experiences01:42 Film Room Learnings and Defensive Insights03:25 Conversations with Coaches and NFL Aspirations05:38 Special Teams: A Rite of Passage06:31 Player Buy-In and Mental Fortitude08:07 Long and Winding Roads: Player Journeys10:19 Freshman Contributions and Future Expectations15:54 Conclusion and Sign-Off