Episodes

  • Ohio State Linebacker Greats, Concerns for 2026 LBs, and James Laurinaitis' Future

    Ohio State Linebacker Greats, Concerns for 2026 LBs, and James Laurinaitis' Future
    Jun 13 2026
    Ohio State Linebackers: Mount Rushmore, 2026 Outlook & James Laurinaitis’ Future | Time and Change Will Surely Show

    Tony Gerdeman and Juck Milletti break down Ohio State linebackers by looking at the past, present, and future of the position. They share their personal favorites and build an Ohio State linebacker Mount Rushmore. Tony presents a stats-based linebacker ranking list and they react to overlooked Buckeyes such as Steve Tovar, Matt Wilhelm, and Na'il Diggs. Turning to today’s roster, they assess concern levels after losing Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese, projecting roles and tackle leaders for Payton Pierce, Christian Alliegro, TJ Alford, Riley Pettijohn, Garrett Stover, and younger talent. They close by praising Laurinaitis as an elite recruiter and coach, discussing his long-term career path and head-coaching potential, plus roster implications of the proposed “five for five” rule.

    00:00 Welcome and Topic Setup
    00:42 Favorite Buckeye Linebackers
    03:07 Mount Rushmore Picks
    04:36 Shazier Spotlight
    07:19 Laurinaitis Tier Debate
    11:34 Ranking Formula and Stat List
    13:44 Hidden Gems and Surprises
    16:15 Build a Dream Linebacker Unit
    20:04 Recency Bias and Reese Usage
    23:29 Present Day Linebacker Outlook
    24:37 Pierce Allegro and Young Depth
    27:59 Predicting Team Tackle Leaders
    29:46 TJ vs Riley Roles
    31:35 Stover and Young Depth
    35:03 Trust in Coaching
    35:51 Portal and Snap Management
    37:41 Five for Five Fallout
    40:34 Laurinaitis Recruiting Edge
    44:43 Future Stars at Linebacker
    47:43 Laurinaitis Career Path
    55:32 Head Coach Debate
    59:37 Wrap Up and Thanks
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Who is the Best Ohio State QB of All Time, Can Julian Sayin Be No. 1?

    Who is the Best Ohio State QB of All Time, Can Julian Sayin Be No. 1?
    Jun 4 2026
    Ohio State QB Rankings: Top 10 Buckeyes Ever + What’s Next for Julian Sayin & Tavien St. Clair | Time and Change

    In the first episode of The Time and Change Will Surely Show, Tony Gerdeman and Juck Milletti launch their Ohio State-focused podcast by examining Buckeye quarterbacks across past, present, and future, including childhood QB memories and a stats-based formula that ranks J.T. Barrett No. 1 historically. They reveal and debate their personal top-10 lists, while discussing legacies of players like Terrelle Pryor, Dwayne Haskins, Braxton Miller, Cardale Jones, and Will Howard. They then project where Julian Sayin could land with another season and how a national title would change his standing, evaluate Tavien St. Clair’s long-term upside, and discuss future QB recruiting, including Brady Edmunds’ UCLA visit and Ohio State’s pursuit of another 2026 quarterback such as Nebraska commit Trae Taylor.

    00:00 Show Intro and Format
    01:00 First QB Memories
    01:42 QB Ranking Formula
    03:58 Starting the Top 10
    04:17 Hoying vs Germaine
    06:02 JT Barrett Legacy
    07:45 Pryor and Cardale Debate
    10:31 Will Howard Surprise Season
    13:27 Braxton Miller Breakdown
    15:31 Top Five Pryor Case
    21:07 Number Four
    22:09 Number Three
    25:27 Number Two
    28:20 Number One
    30:54 Julian Sayin Top 10 Case
    36:09 Up Tempo Offense Fit
    37:46 Tavien St. Clair Projection
    39:58 Should Sayin Return
    44:22 Brady Edmunds Recruiting Rift
    48:16 Trae Taylor Flip Talk
    53:04 Portal Era QB Strategy
    55:26 Wrap Up And Subscribe
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    57 mins