Ohio State Football Karlos May Commitment, Johnson Best Ass. Coach Horseshoe Hangover Live 6

Episode Notes: Horseshoe Hangover Live 6 Hosts: Brad Thomas & Denzel Jones Show: Presented by FanDuel Sportsbook Focus: Ohio State Buckeyes Football, Karlos May Commitment, Defensive Line Recruiting, Larry Johnson, NIL/SEC Media Days Overall Episode Summary Casual, insightful conversation recapping recent Ohio State recruiting news (heavy emphasis on the defensive line), reactions to SEC Media Days, NIL discussions, and broader program thoughts. The hosts are relaxed (Brad at the beach), optimistic about Ohio State's defensive line class, and praise Larry Johnson extensively. Tone is fan-friendly with film breakdowns, player comps, and recruiting context. Key Timestamps & Topics (Approximate from Transcript) 0:00 - Intro & Personal Chat Hosts greet Buckeyes fans. Brad and Denzel catch up on weekends/moving. ~0:36 - SEC Media Days Takeaways Denzel highlights Dabo Swinney (confident/relaxed), Will Stein (loose/impressive). Critique of coaches "baking in excuses" despite massive NIL rosters. Funny anecdote about Brent Venables discussing NIL retention and school finances. Note on programs struggling with other sports funding. ~3:06 - Karlos May Commitment (Main Segment) Player Profile: 4-star DT from Birmingham, AL. 6'2"–6'3", 330 lbs. Professional recruitment; no drama/bidding wars. Ohio State prioritized him (canceled other visits). Film Impressions: Plays "bully ball" as a junior with quickness, good footwork, excellent hands for his size, strong first step, sheds blocks well. Moves lighter than listed weight. Ran 4x100 relay — impressive athleticism. Expected to slim to ~305–310 lbs. High-upside interior disruptor. Social media/recruiting energy: Actively trying to bring teammates to OSU. ~7:34 - Ohio State Defensive Line Class Overview Class shaping up exceptionally well (potentially historic). DJ Jacobs: Physical freak, twitchy/natural athlete, program-changer potential. Needs ~15–20 lbs; projects as Year 2 impact player. Wyatt Smith: Solid technique, good frame (6'6", ~225–240 lbs projected to add weight). Could move inside; natural athlete comparison to others. Exciting long-term upside. Marcus Fakitu: Massive (6'7", 275 lbs) — likely moves inside, immediate rotational/goal-line impact. Jameer Weiss (2028? class mention): Sophomore monster (6'4", 270 lbs) — raw but dominant, insane size/strength for age. Overall: Potentially all 5-stars; best D-line class in OSU history per hosts. Emphasis on "hog mollies" (big, athletic linemen) on both sides of the ball. ~14:12 - Larry Johnson Praise Strong segment calling him potentially the best assistant coach in the game (15+ years at OSU). Elite producer of NFL talent at DL (DEs & DTs). Hosts debate him vs. Brian Hartline — lean toward Johnson due to position difficulty and sustained excellence. Hartline benefited from QB stability/ball distribution. ~18:17 - Other Recruits Mentioned Donahue (Oviedo, WR?): Underrated 6'3"–6'4" find. Strong high-pointing, contested catches, good stride/speed on screens. Frame to add weight (projects DK Metcalf-like). Local kid — hosts excited. Prince Goldsby (LB): Standout — elite tackler, triggers fast, fills gaps, blitzes well. 6'3"/200 lbs; projected multi-year starter despite LB room depth. ~20:39 - NIL & Recruiting Transparency Discussion Extended debate on public NIL valuations: Concerns over young players (16–18) seeing numbers → potential jealousy, locker room issues, agents driving prices. Examples: High valuations for unproven recruits (e.g., Jacobs at $1.7M cited). Contrast with NFL structure/proven production. Risks: Overpaying recruits vs. portal vets; harder for lower-rated players to earn snaps; Pandora's box effect. Hosts see it as pro-like but without caps/structure; weird for high schoolers. ~28:09 - Wrap-Up Positive episode close. Tease return next Monday. Call to action: Subscribe, like, comment. Standout Quotes / Themes On May: "He played a lot of bully ball... good hands... dominates." "They're eating good in Birmingham." On D-Line Class: "Best D-line class that they've had ever at Ohio State, honestly." On Larry Johnson: "I think he's the best assistant coach that's been in the game." NIL: