Best The Recruiting Conundrum Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 521: NFL Draft Recap, Ohio State Ties Its School Record for Picks in One Class, and the Fall of Shedeur Sanders 59:06

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George recap one of the more compelling NFL Drafts in recent years after Ohio State saw 14 of its players selected. The duo assess the landing spots and fits for all of the drafted Buckeyes before exploring the falls of other prospects including Shedeur Sanders and Quinn Ewers.…

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Ep. 520: 2025 NFL Draft Preview, Will Ohio State Tie the Record for Picks From One School? 1:05:35

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George preview the 2025 NFL Draft from an Ohio State perspective. The duo speculate on if the Buckeyes can reclaim at least a share of the record the school once held for most picks from one school in a single class before pivoting to a hearty laugh at Michigan's untelevised spring game.…

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Ep. 519: Ohio State Spring Game Recap, Buying or Selling Various Position Groups, and What Should the Buckeyes Do with Mylan Graham? 58:21

17d ago58:21

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George recap the Ohio State spring game and play a bit of buy or sell relative to various performances across position groups for the Buckeye football team. The duo also advocate for Mylan Graham to elevate to the WR3 role next season before exploring the NIL drama surrounding Nico Iamaleava …

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Ep. 518: Ohio State Lands Top Safety in the Class, Chris Henry Jr. Shuts Down His Recruitment and the QB Battle Has Become Sayin vs. Kienholz? 48:38

24d ago48:38

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George explore some recent OSU recruiting developments relative to highly coveted prospects on both sides of the football. The duo also discuss how spring ball has gradually seen the quarterback battle turn into a Julian Sayin vs. Lincoln Kienholz battle before pivoting to basketball news fea…

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Ep. 517: Ohio State Football Players That Aren't Getting Enough Hype This Offseason, Buckeye Pro Day Recap, Final Four All One Seeds 1:08:57

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George ponder which Ohio State football players aren't getting enough hype this offseason beyond the more heralded names such as Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin and Caleb Downs. The duo also discuss what to make of the Pro Day performances for a few Buckeyes before pivoting to the upcoming Final…

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Ep. 516: Former Michigan Football Assistant Coach Matt Weiss Receives a 24-Count Indictment, Women's Hockey Suffers National Championship Heartbreak 56:33

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George react to a recent development in the ongoing investigations surrounding Michigan football concerning former assistant coach Matt Weiss receiving an indictment on unauthorized computer access and identity theft charges. The duo speculate what relation if any this could have to the Conno…

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Ep. 515: Ohio State Forced to Confront the Reality of Hiring Jake Diebler Over Dusty May 1:00:19

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George finally put Ohio State men's basketball season to rest after a disastrous end to the first full campaign under Jake Diebler relative to Michigan's bounce-back success under Dusty May. The duo ponder where the Buckeye program goes from here before pivoting to more positive postseason de…

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Ep. 514: As Ohio State Enters Spring Football, a New Kind of Quarterback Conundrum Confronts Ryan Day 56:55

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George examine cryptic comments from Ryan Day that could hint at a potential preseason quarterback battle between Julian Sayin and Tavien St. Clair. The duo discuss how this upcoming battle compares to those of the last two seasons before pivoting to Buckeye men's basketball needing to make a…

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Ep. 513: NFL Combine Sees Stock Boosts and Dips for Select Ohio State Buckeyes Ahead of the 2025 Draft 57:47

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George recap the NFL Combine performances for several Ohio State players ahead of the 2025 Draft. The duo examine how stocks shifted positively and negatively for several Buckeye prospects before pondering how many recent departures from OSU will find themselves selected in the first round.…

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Ep. 512: Ohio State's March Madness Odds Take a Nosedive After a Devastating Losing Streak with Just Three Regular Season Games Remaining 51:44

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George wonder where the Ohio State men's basketball season goes from here as the Buckeyes find themselves on a losing streak when many considered them March Madness-bound only a couple weeks ago.By Eleven Warriors

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Ep. 511: Matt Patricia Hire Polarizes Ohio State Fans, Men's Basketball Loses a Heartbreaker to Dusty May and Michigan 48:19

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George debate points of optimism and pessimism over the decision by Ohio State to bring Matt Patricia aboard as the replacement defensive coordinator for Jim Knowles. The duo also lament a crucial loss for men's basketball to a Michigan team currently enjoying a coach the Buckeyes could have …

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Ep. 510: The Ohio State Men’s Hoops Roller Coaster Continues After a Big Comeback Win Over Maryland and a Tough Loss to Nebraska 57:33

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On this week’s episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George finally make basketball the primary show topic in 2025 and discuss how Ohio State’s two most recent performances reflect the overall inconsistency of the team this season. The duo also react to Ryan Day’s contract extension before recapping what may have been the worst Super Bowl in re…

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Ep. 509: Ohio State Loses Two More Coaching Staff Members as Chip Kelly and Justin Frye Depart for the NFL 1:07:47

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On this week’s episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George grapple with more developments from the coaching carousel following the news that Chip Kelly and Justin Frye will leave Ohio State. The duo speculate on potential replacements for the Buckeyes’ offensive coordinator and OL coaches before pivoting to Michigan finally responding to the N…

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Ep. 508: Jim Knowles Embraces James Franklin Over Ryan Day Less Than a Week After Ohio State Wins the National Championship 59:27

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George grapple with the revelation of a rift between Jim Knowles and the coaching staff at Ohio State that led to the defensive coordinator's departure to Penn State less than a week after the Buckeyes' CFP win. The duo analyze what these developments could mean for both programs going forwar…

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Ep. 507: The Ohio State Buckeyes Are Your 2024-25 College Football Playoff National Champions! 1:16:38

3M ago1:16:38

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George arrive a few days after the latest National Championship win for Ohio State to celebrate the Buckeyes' summitting of the college football mountaintop. The duo reflect on various stretches of the game against Notre Dame itself before expanding the conversation into the importance of thi…

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Ep. 506: Ohio State Triumphs Over Texas in the Cotton Bowl, Awaits Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship 1:26:42

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George rejoice over the latest win for Ohio State in the College Football Playoff against Texas in the Cotton Bowl. The duo remark on the thrilling finish to the game provided by Jack Sawyer before turning their attention to the Buckeyes' showdown with Notre Dame in next week's National Champ…

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Ep. 505: Ohio State Roasts the Oregon Ducks for Revenge in the Rose Bowl, the Greatest First Half of Buckeye Football in Over a Decade and Looking Ahead to Texas 1:18:03

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George dine on delicious crow after predicting Ohio State would lose to Oregon before the Buckeyes put forth their greatest first half of football in over a decade. The duo recap and rejoice in an incredible all-around performance before considering what this means for the team ahead a CFP se…

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Ep. 504: Ohio State vs. Oregon Rose Bowl Rematch Preview, Men's Basketball Bounces Back and Nick Saban Says Fans of Buckeyes Need Therapy 1:10:36

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George arrive a day earlier than usual to preview the New Year's Day rematch between Ohio State and Oregon at the Rose Bowl in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. The duo also discuss the recent resurgence of Buckeye men's basketball before remarking at a declaration from Nick Saban t…

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Ep. 503: Ohio State vs. Tennessee Recap, Kirk Herbstreit Goes Open Season on “Lunatic Fringe” Buckeye Fans, Men’s Basketball Bounces Back 1:10:35

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On this week’s episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George bask in the glow of College Football Playoff victory after Ohio State pummeled Tennessee to open postseason play for the Buckeyes. The duo also discusses Kirk Herbstreit becoming a national pariah in wake of his “lunatic fringe” commentary against the OSU fanbase.…

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Ep. 502: Ohio State vs. Tennessee Storylines Ahead of the College Football Playoff, Ryan Day Gets a Vote of Confidence from Ross Bjork, and a Bevy of Bowl Predictions 1:15:44

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George examine a series of narratives and storylines swirling around Ohio State football ahead of the Buckeyes' opening round showdown in the College Football Playoff with the Tennessee Volunteers. The duo also performs a lightning round of predictions for all the non-CFP bowl games.…

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Ep. 501: Ohio State Receives Eighth Seed in the College Football Playoff, Will Play Tennessee, Reactions to the Rest of the Bracket 1:10:18

5M ago1:10:18

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George react to the College Football Playoff selection show results and ponder the path to a National Championship for Ohio State that will begin with a home game against Tennessee. The duo provide thoughts on all the first round matchups and seeding results before diving into a wealth of Ask…

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Getting university marketing insight right – structures, data and enhancing the overall offer 38:22

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Universities hold vast amounts of data but turning it into meaningful action remains a challenge. How can institutions go beyond spreadsheets and reports to make data work for them? In this episode of The Partnership Podcast – Higher Ed Marketing, Andy Youell, Higher Education Data Expert, joins CEO and Founder of Marketing Partnership, Penny Eccle…

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Ep. 500: Ohio State Embarrasses Itself Against Michigan Right Before The Eleven Dubcast Celebrates Five-Hundred Episodes 1:09:17

5M ago1:09:17

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George do their best to process Ohio State suffering arguably its most embarrassing loss to Michigan ever while celebrating the show reaching 500 episodes. The duo analyze what this result says about Ryan Day's future as head coach of the Buckeyes and briefly touch on the ripple effects the p…

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Ep. 499: Ohio State vs. Indiana Recap, the Time for Redemption in the Rivalry with Michigan Has Finally Arrived 1:13:37

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George recap an overall solid showing for Ohio State in the Buckeyes' latest win over a top-five opponent in the form of Indiana. The duo then pivot to a thorough discussion on the upcoming installment of The Game against Michigan, as well as what a win means relative to setting the narrative…

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Ep. 498: Ohio State vs. Northwestern Recap, What to Expect from the Buckeyes Ahead of a Pivotal Showdown with Indiana 1:10:30

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George recap the performance from Ohio State against Northwestern that started slow but ultimately evolved into a complete victory. The duo consider the pros and cons on both sides of the ball and how they may inspire or thwart confidence heading into another crucial top-five showdown against…

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Ep. 497: Ohio State vs. Purdue Recap, Enjoying Another Shutout Amid the Endless Parade of Buckeye Big Noon Kickoffs 1:10:58

6M ago1:10:58

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George reflect on the second shutout win of the season for Ohio State after a 45-0 blanking of Purdue this past weekend. The duo also ponder what the future holds for C.J. Hicks and if Gus Johnson failing to bring excitement when calling the touchdown scored by Jack Sawyer reflects the theme …

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The Conversion Conundrum - How to become the first choice institution 35:59

6M ago35:59

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No one wants their university to be the insurance choice. As marketers, we want to inspire students to consider us as their top choice, not merely a backup. Through our research and work with HE marketers, we’ve found there are some common yet avoidable traps that cause prospective students to consider your university as the insurance rather than f…

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Ep. 496: Ohio State Impresses All Over the Field in Biggest Win of 2024 So Far Over Penn State, Will Howard Rebounds From Early Adversity, Jim Knowles Coordinates a Bend-Don't-Break Masterclass 1:05:28

6M ago1:05:28

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George rejoice in the biggest win of the season for Ohio State so far on the road over Penn State. The duo explore the most impactful moments of the game and how several players across both sides of the ball answered key questions about their ability to perform both against top-level talent a…

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Ep. 495: Ohio State vs. Nebraska Recap, Offensive Line Struggles, Defense Bounces Back After First Loss of the Season 1:11:19

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George recall arguably the biggest letdown performance of the football season so far from Ohio State after a much tighter win over Nebraska than most people expected. The duo lament the struggles of the offensive line before searching for signs of encouragement in a bounce-back effort from th…

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Ep. 494: Ohio State Football Injury Updates, Michigan Wolverines Enter Crisis Mode as Fans Begin to Panic, and Key Upsets in Week 8 of CFB 1:11:31

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George emerge from Ohio State's second bye week of the 2024 season to discuss some key Buckeye injury updates and Nick Saban echoing their sentiments on the Buckeyes' defense in wake of the loss to Oregon. Afterwards, the duo dedicate the bulk of the show to having a laugh at the current stat…

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Ep. 493: Ohio State Narrowly Falls Short in Oregon, Sifting Through the Aftermath of the Loss and Gauging Confidence in the Buckeyes Achieving Their Long-Term Goals 1:07:39

7M ago1:07:39

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George lament the loss Ohio State suffered to Oregon after a handful of costly and controversial decisions during the final moments of the game. The duo recap the entire evening and explore what ultimately led to the Buckeyes coming up short before assessing takeaways for the rest of the seas…

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Ep. 492: Ohio State vs. Iowa Recap, How to Feel About the Buckeyes Heading into the Oregon Game and Vanderbilt Crumbles the Alabama Empire 1:06:07

7M ago1:06:07

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George recap the results of Ohio State's latest win over Iowa while also contemplating how the trends of the last few games could manifest in the upcoming showdown against Oregon. The duo also discuss a chaotic Week 6 in college football that included Vanderbilt's shocking upset over Alabama …

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Attract more of the right students to your course 30:30

7M ago30:30

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Attracting the right students to your university is more important than ever, and academic colleagues play a crucial role in this process. In this episode of The Partnership Podcast – Higher Ed Marketing, host Penny Eccles shares key insights into how universities can boost their student recruitment strategies through collaboration and smart market…

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Ep. 491: Ohio State vs. Michigan State Recap, Georgia vs. Alabama Reaction, and TTUN Forces Another Change to the Rules of College Football 1:09:39

7M ago1:09:39

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George review the first road win for Ohio State this season over Michigan State and consider which parts of the team left them more or less encouraged after a 38-7 victory. The duo also examine several storylines across Week 5 of college football including the dramatic game between Georgia an…

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Ep. 490: Ohio State Defense Unexpectedly Tested in First Half Against Marshall as Offense Excels, Lincoln Riley Lets a Win Over Michigan Slip Away, and the Syracuse Kyle McCord Honeymoon Ends 1:11:06

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George recap and review Ohio State's latest win over Marshall and what warnings this game may offer as the Buckeyes' schedule prepares to become more difficult. The duo also recaps a busy weekend across the college football landscape that included Lincoln Riley letting a win over Michigan sli…

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Ep. 489: NFL Buckeyes Already Showing Out Across the NFL Just Two Weeks into the Season, Ohio State Arises From the Bye Week to Face Marshall, and Sherrone Moore Contract Details Emerge 1:06:17

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George celebrate the success several NFL Buckeyes have already enjoyed just a couple of weeks into the professional football season. First, the duo discuss expectations for improvement on the current Ohio State football team ahead of its game against Marshall before recapping other headlines …

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Ep. 488: Ohio State Shuts Out Western Michigan, TTUN Gets Speared by the Longhorns in Ann Arbor, and Best Games to Watch During Buckeyes' BYE Week 1:12:46

8M ago1:12:46

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George rejoice after Ohio State shut out its first opponent in five years via the blanking of Western Michigan. The duo also relish in the anguish of Michigan fans following Texas domination of the Wolverines in Ann Arbor.By Eleven Warriors

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How to get your Students' Union on board with HE marketing and student recruitment 41:45

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What if the secret to attracting more students lies in the collaboration between Students' Unions and university marketing teams? In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked partnership that can transform the way Higher Education institutions engage with prospective students. Students' Unions: the perfect way to highlight campus life We speak …

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Ep. 487: Recapping the Ohio State 2024 Season Opener Against Akron, Reacting to the "Sign Stealer" Connor Stalions Documentary, and Examining Other Headlines Around Week 1 of College Football 1:10:40

8M ago1:10:40

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George recap the first game of the 2024 Ohio State football season against Akron on both sides of the ball while also rejoicing in the rejuvenation of Buckeye special teams. The duo also reacts to Netflix's "Sign Stealer" documentary concerning the Connor Stalions scandal at Michigan before e…

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Ep. 486: Michigan Officially Receives NOA for Sign-Stealing Scandal Just Before Connor Stalions Documentary Release, Week 0 College Football Recap, and Previewing Ohio State vs. Akron 1:10:41

8M ago1:10:41

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George relish in the NCAA sending Michigan an official Notice of Allegations for the sign-stealing scandal less than 48 hours before Netflix's release of the Connor Stalions episode in its "Untold" docuseries. The duo also recap a thrilling Week 0 to start the college football season and clos…

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Ep. 485: Ohio State Football Season Preview Questions the Oregon Game, Backfield Timeshare, Plan B After Will Howard, and More 58:14

8M ago58:14

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This week's Eleven Dubcast answers and examines some of the biggest questions surrounding Ohio State football as the Buckeyes gear up for kickoff against Akron in 11 days. Johnny and George brainstorm and examine half a dozen points of inquiry surrounding OSU's latest quest for a national title, such as which opponent provides the sneakiest challen…

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Ep. 484: NCAA Punishes and Feverishly Scolds Jim Harbaugh Over Breakfast Burgergate at Michigan, More Buckeye Fall Camp Developments, and Colorado Local Media Turns on Deion Sanders 1:03:07

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George continue reacting to the ongoing litany of scandals surrounding Michigan football in wake of the NCAA effectively banning Jim Harbaugh from returning to college football over Breakfast Burgergate. The duo also explore more storylines out of Ohio State fall camp as well as how the Color…

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Ep. 483: Michigan Media Maize & Blue Wall of Silence Scrambles in Wake of NCAA's NOA Draft for Connor Stalions Allegations, Fall Camp Begins for Ohio State Football, and the Return of the B1G Map Ad 1:04:01

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George take a victory lap after correctly assessing how the Michigan media would attempt to dump cold water on any forthcoming allegations towards Connor Stalions and the Wolverines' football program just days before the NCAA's NOA draft leaked to ESPN. The duo also examine early stories out …

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How to achieve a culture of enrolment in five steps 27:13

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How can universities improve how they nurture interest from prospective students and recruit them into the university? Universities face many challenges. There’s wide competition for students and many universities are struggling to boost student numbers. The main culprit is a lack of clarity and unity across different teams. That’s why working to b…

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Ep. 482: Michigan to Receive Notice of Allegations for Connor Stalions Scandal, Big Ten Media Day Recap, and Quinshon Judkins Has Become Too OP for EA Sports College Football 25 1:02:22

9M ago1:02:22

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George react to the report that Michigan will likely receive a Notice of Allegations from the NCAA regarding the Connor Stalions scandal later this week. The duo also discuss a handful of headlines from Big Ten Media Days before laughing at the torment Quinshon Judkins' spin move has caused E…

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Ep. 481: Ohio State Sells Most Football Season Ticket Packages in 15 Years, Wrigley Field Game Prices Announced, and ESPN Ranks Ohio Stadium Seventh Overall Yet Fifth in the Big Ten 56:24

9M ago56:24

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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George discuss Ohio State football hitting its highest sales mark for season tickets since 2009. The duo also discuss ESPN's college football stadium rankings that have the Horseshoe among the top 10 but only fifth among Big Ten schools.By Eleven Warriors

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Ep. 480: Ross Bjork Says, "Never Say Never" Regarding Sale of Naming Rights to Ohio Stadium, EA Sports College Football 25 Early Reactions, and Reckless Driving All Across the South 1:11:06

10M ago1:11:06

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On this week's Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George react to the news that Ross Bjork may search for a path to tastefully selling the naming rights to Ohio Stadium and provide their own suggestions for sponsors as well as those from Eleven Warriors readers. The duo also explore early feedback on EA Sports College Football 25 before examining new reckl…

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Ep. 479: Conference Realignment Officially Takes Effect Across College Football, Jake Diebler Lands His First 2025 Commitment, and Ohio Finally Has a State Fish 1:07:11

10M ago1:07:11

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This week's Eleven Dubcast examines the major changes across the FBS conferences that at long last went into effect this month, including new schools in the Power Four conferences and a shrinking amount of independents. Johnny and George also discuss the recent commitments of Riley Pettijohn and Dorian Jones before a spirited discussion about Ohio …

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Ep. 478: NCAA Votes to Allow Unlimited On-Field Coaches for Football Staffs, More Recruiting Wins for Ohio State, and Japan Beats America at Its Own Game 58:21

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On this week's Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George continue their conversation from last week about the prospect of unlimited coaching staffs by exploring humorous candidates that could become Ohio State's next lowest rung on the totem pole. The duo also explore a few more recent commitments to the Buckeyes before discussing Japan's recent win over t…

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How to set realistic course targets and restore sanity 30:03

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How do you stop unrealistic course targets? There was an enormous amount of interest in this topic, so on this episode of The Partnership Podcast, host Penny Eccles unpacks it with Cathy Mitchell, Associate Director of Strategic Planning at Imperial College London, and Dr Julian Westwood, Director at S Squared Insights. Setting realistic course tar…

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