Picking Three Players From The Jim Tressel Era To Put On The 2024 Ohio State Football Team

Welcome to another episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast with Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr. In this episode, the hosts dive into the Jim Tressel era of Ohio State football to select standout players who could bolster the current Ohio State football team.They discuss quarterbacks like Troy Smith, linebackers such as A.J. Hawk and James Laurinaitis, and other key players including Nick Mangold, Will Smith Sr., and Malcolm Jenkins. The conversation also touches on the value of special teams with mentions of Mike Nugent and potential secondary additions like Donte Whitner.Tune in for a nostalgic yet insightful look at how these Tressel-era stars could impact today's Ohio State squad.00:00 Introduction and Overview00:10 Revisiting the Jim Tressel Era01:31 Top Picks from the Tressel Era05:38 Defensive Standouts08:16 Special Teams and Offensive Line13:52 Underrated Defensive Players19:38 Wide Receiver Debate: Ginn vs. Holmes29:43 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up