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+ SECTION C, PAGE 8 COLLEGE FOOTBALL THE BLADE: TOLEDO, OHIO t THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2008 + OHIO STATE ROSTER No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown/High School GET TO KNOW: Dane Sanzenbacher 1 Marcus Freeman LB 6-1 239 Sr. Huber Heights, Ohio (Wayne) Linebackers 1 Daniel Herron RB 5-10 193 Fr. Warren, Ohio (Harding) Continued from Page 1 t Class: Sophomore 2 Malcolm Jenkins CB 6-1 201 Sr. Piscataway, N.J. t Position: Wide receiver 2 Terrelle Pryor QB 6-6 235 Fr. Jeannette, Pa. said about his resident head- t 3 Jamario O’Neal S 6-0 205 Sr. Cleveland (Glenville) Hometown: Toledo 3 Brandon Saine RB 6-1 217 So. Piqua, Ohio knockers. t Accolades: Played in 12 games for the Buckeyes last sea- 4 Kurt Coleman CB 5-11 188 Jr. Clayton, Ohio (Northmont) “Marcus and James are part son as a freshman, fi rst collegiate reception went 5 Chimdi Chekwa DB 6-0 188 So. Clermont, Fla. (East Ridge) of that solid tradition at line- for a touchdown. At Central Catholic, helped OHIO STATE 5 Taurian Washington WR 6-2 179 So. Orchard Lake, Mich. (St. Mary’s) backer, as much for the kind lead his team to the 2005 state championship, BY THE NUMBERS 6 Etienne Sabino LB 6-3 232 Fr. Sunny Isles, Fla. (Dr. Krop) and was a two-time City League player of the 6 Grant Schwartz WR 6-0 194 So. Dana Hills, Calif. (Dana Hills) of people they are as for their playing ability. They are out- year. National ranking 7 Jermale Hines LB 6-2 210 So. Cleveland, Ohio (Glenville) t 8 Aaron Gant S 6-0 194 Jr. Orchard Lake, Mich. (St. Mary’s) standing young men as well What type of songs are on your iPod? A lot 1 of OSU defensive 8 DeVier Posey WR 6-3 205 Fr. Cincinnati (LaSalle) as exceptionally gifted football of country. tackle Dexter Lari- t 9 Brian Hartline WR 6-2 186 Jr. North Canton, Ohio (GlenOak) players.” Who is the best individual opponent you more as a heavy- 9 Robert Rose DL 6-5 285 Jr. Cleveland (Glenville) weight wrestler in At the same school that pro- have faced, in any sport? Brandon Saine in 10 Devon Torrence WR 6-1 193 So. Canton (South) track — and he doesn’t let me forget it! his senior season 11 James Scott DB 5-10 170 So. Daytona Beach, Fla. (Seabreeze Senior) duced Chris Spielman, Andy t in high school at 11 Jake Stoneburner WR 6-5 230 Fr. Dublin, Ohio (Coffman) What is the toughest team opponent you Sanzenbacher Katzenmoyer, Tom Cousineau have faced? Our defense in practice Merrillville (Ind.) 12 Devin Barclay K 5-11 195 So. Annapolis, Md. (McDonogh) and Randy Gradishar, it was 12 Dane Sanzenbacher WR 5-11 175 So. Central Catholic t What was your most embarrassing moment in sports? 13 Andre Amos CB 6-1 183 Jr. Middletown, Ohio just three years ago that A.J. My sophomore year in high school, when I fell on the hurdles in Average yards 13 Ben Kacsandi WR 6-1 209 Sr. Wooster, Ohio Hawk and Bobby Carpenter the district semifi nals. 2.5 gained by OSU 14 Joe Bauserman QB 6-2 220 Fr. Woodstock, Va. (Lincoln) were being lauded as one of the t Do you have any superstitions or pregame rituals? Not opponents in 426 14 Nate Oliver S 6-0 215 Fr. Lakewood, Ohio (St. Edwards) best linebacker combinations really. rushing attempts 15 Kyle Ruhl WR 6-1 164 Sr. Powell, Ohio (Dublin Coffman) t last season 15 Lamaar Thomas WR 5-11 186 Fr. Ft. Washington, Md. (Friendly) this program had seen. Now Which athlete do you admire most, pro or amateur? 15 A.J. Trapasso P 6-0 229 Sr. Pickerington, Ohio Laurinaitis and Freeman are Right now I would say Michael Phelps — that was just amazing what he did. National champi- 16 Zach Domicone DB 6-3 215 Fr. Xenia, Ohio (Beavercreek) frequently placed in that same onships Jim Tres- 16 Ross Oltorik QB 6-2 210 Fr. Cincinnati (Moeller) lofty company. 5 16 Ryan Schuck WR 6-0 204 Jr. Selinsgrove, Pa. (Selinsgrove Area) sel has won in 22 17 Todd Boeckman QB 6-4 244 Sr. St. Henry, Ohio “I like the fact that people seasons as a head 17 Ben Buchanan P 6-0 200 Fr. Westerville, Ohio (Central) mention Marcus and I togeth- with senior Curtis Terry, junior “Those guys are terrifi c play- coach (OSU and 18 Travis Howard DB 6-1 180 Fr. Miami (Dr. Krop) er,” Laurinaitis said. “It seems Austin Spitler, sophomores Bri- ers,” Homan said. “For us, there Youngstown State) 19 Orhian Johnson DB 6-2 178 Fr. Gulfport, Fla. (Boca Ciega) like we’ve been friends and an Rolle and Tyler Moeller, and is an opportunity to learn from 20 Aaron Pettrey K 6-2 199 Jr. Raceland, Ky. (Raceland-Worthington) a pair of freshmen who were a couple of the best — every Siblings of OSU 20 Donald Washington DB 6-0 194 Jr. Indianapolis (Franklin Central) teammates a long time, and we know we can rely on each high school All-Americans in practice, every meeting. You 10 tailback Chris 21 Anderson Russell DB 6-0 205 Jr. Atlanta (Marist) “Beanie” Wells 23 Nick Patterson DB 6-1 209 Sr. St. Louis (Hazelwood Central) other. If we need to make a play Etienne Sabino and Andrew get a lot of confi dence playing 24 Tyson Gentry P 6-2 165 Sr. Sandusky (Perkins) and I don’t get there, I’m pretty Sweat. next to two players like that.” 24 Marcus Williams RB 5-10 202 Jr. Ironton, Ohio “We’ve got a number of ca- Freeman said he and Lau- Times Wells car- 25 Rocco Pentello DB 6-0 194 Fr. Westerville, Ohio (South) sure Marcus will.” ried ball against 26 Tyler Moeller LB 6-0 216 So. Cincinnati (Colerain) Laurinaitis is the more deco- pable players, so the competi- rinaitis take their leadership 39 UM last year (2 28 Chris Wells RB 6-1 237 Jr. Akron (Garfi eld) rated of the two, with All-Amer- tion has been good,” Fickell responsibilities among the TDs, 222 yds.) 29 Shaun Lane DB 5-10 175 Sr. Hubbard, Ohio ican honors and Butkus and said. “They are all hard work- linebackers very seriously. 30 Donnie Evege DB 5-11 189 Fr. Huber Heights, Ohio (Wayne) Nagurski awards on his mantel, ers, and as a coach you like to “I don’t think we expect the Points Ohio State 32 Taylor Rice DB 5-11 171 Fr. Dublin, Ohio (Scioto) see that. I like their attitude, other guys to listen to every- allowed in its fi rst 33 Joe Gantz RB 6-0 199 Jr. Wooster, Ohio and led the Buckeyes with 121 46 33 James Laurinaitis LB 6-3 240 Sr. Hamel, Minn. (Wayzata) tackles last season. Freeman and their approach. We just thing we say and always be six games of 2007 34 Maurice Wells RB 5-10 196 Sr. Jacksonville (Sandalwood) was second on the team with need to translate everything to looking up to us,” Freeman said. 35 Bo DeLande RB 6-0 184 Fr. Hilliard, Ohio (Davidson) 109, and earned second-team game day, and respond well to “But we have been around a Points OSU al- 36 Brian Rolle LB 5-11 221 So. Immokalee, Fla. adversity.” while, and gone through all of lowed in the fi nal 37 James Georgiades RB 6-1 240 Fr. North Canton, Ohio (Hoover) All-Big Ten distinction. 120 six games of 2007 38 Austin Spitler LB 6-3 234 Jr. Bellbrook, Ohio (Bellbrook) Sophomore Ross Homan will With Freeman and Lauri- the ups and downs, so we have 41 Tony Jackson LB 5-11 227 Fr. Columbus (Westland) start alongside Laurinaitis and naitis out front, the Ohio State some experiences to rely on. Games won by 41 Jermil Martin RB 6-0 227 Fr. Cleveland (Glenville) Freeman when the Buckeyes linebackers will create plenty Our obligation is to help the rest Woody Hayes as 41 Michael Mattimoe K 5-11 160 Jr. Atlanta (Marist School) of adversity for opposing quar- of the linebackers be as good as 205 42 Andrew Sweat LB 6-2 220 Fr. Washington, Pa. (Trinity) open the 2008 season Saturday head coach at 43 Nathan Williams DL 6-4 245 Fr. Washington C.H., Ohio (Miami Trace) against Youngstown State. Ohio terbacks and running backs. they can, which will only help OSU (1951-78) 44 Mark Johnson DL 6-3 250 So. Los Angeles (Dorsey) State co-defensive coordinator In general terms, Laurinaitis this team reach its goals.” 46 K.C. Christian RB 5-11 209 So. Kitts Hill, Ohio (Rock Hill) and linebackers coach Luke provides the physical crunch, Contact Matt Markey at: Ohio State’s fi rst 46 J.D. Larson E 6-4 229 Sr. Ventura, Calif. Fickell has a full hand of cards while Freeman supplies the [email protected] unbeaten season 48 Spencer Smith FB 6-2 225 Fr. Cincinnati (Colerain) 1899 (9-0-1) 48 Jon Majalap Thoma P 6-2 201 Jr. Louisville, Ohio (St. Thomas Aquinas) to play beyond those three, speed and fi nesse. or 419-724-6510. 49 Ryan Lukens RB 6-0 238 Sr. Lebanon, Ohio (Archbishop Moeller) 50 Michael Brewster OL 6-5 296 Fr. Orlando, Fla. (Edgewater) 51 Ross Homan LB 6-0 229 So. Coldwater, Ohio it, but it’s out there.” Nick Sheridan and Steven Threet doesn’t start would be a “feel 52 Gar Chappelear LS 6-2 250 Fr. Grove City, Ohio 53 Garrett Goebel DL 6-5 280 Fr. Villa Park, Ill. (Montini) Rodriguez also said Utah is sometime yesterday or today thing.” 53 Howe, Patrick Howe LS 6-2 204 So. Cincinnati (St. Xavier) Wolverines no Appalachian State — and he which one of them would start CHIN STRAPS: Rodriguez 55 Andy Miller OL 6-6 279 So. Washington, Pa. (Trinity) meant it as a compliment to the Saturday. said guard Cory Zirbel under- 55 Curtis Terry LB 6-1 229 Sr. Cleveland (Glenville) Continued from Page 1 Utes. But the coach said he wouldn’t went knee surgery and has a 6-8 57 Tom Ingham DE 6-1 243 Jr. Centerville, Ohio 57 Chris Malone OL 6-1 268 So. Gahanna, Ohio (Lincoln) gone,” Whittingham said. Utah is a trendy pick to win divulge his choice to the media. week recovery. The coach said it 63 Ben Persson OL 6-3 323 Sr. Xenia, Ohio Rodriguez, who was coaching the Mountain West Conference “Even if I was ready to [an- remains to be seen if Zirbel will 64 Jim Cordle C 6-4 297 Jr. Lancaster, Ohio West Virginia at the time, said he and crash the BCS. The Utes also nounce a starter], why would I?” play later this season. Zirbel 65 Doug Ebner OL 6-3 271 Sr. Hershey, Pa. run the spread offense — which Rodriguez said. likely would’ve started on the 66 Andrew Moses OL 6-3 280 Jr. Dublin, Ohio (Bishop Watterson) hasn’t discussed those lessons 67 Kyle Mitchum OL 6-3 291 Sr. Erie, Pa. (McDowell) with his new team as they relate traditionally gives UM fi ts, as As a possible indicator of who offensive line had he not suf- 68 Evan Blankenship OL 6-3 290 Fr. Monaca, Pa. (Center Area) to last year’s monumental upset. Appalachian State did — and will get the nod, Sheridan has fered his injury during fall camp. 69 Bryan Gray DL 6-2 285 Sr. Antwerp, Ohio “I think everybody under- are a veteran group on that side gone fi rst in every drill during … Freshman receiver Terrence 69 Zach Slagle OL 6-1 297 So. Canton (McKinley) of the ball. the portions of practice open Robinson will be out “a few 70 Bryant Browning OL 6-4 312 So. Cleveland (Glenville) stands that’s a simple thing to 71 Steve Rehring OT 6-7 335 Sr. West Chester, Ohio (Lakota West) see,” Rodriguez said. “It’s in the “That’s a different deal,” to the media lately, including weeks” with his knee injury, Ro- 72 Dexter Larimore DL 6-2 300 So. Merrillville, Ind. past, and there are lessons to Rodriguez said. “It’s not like yesterday. driguez said. … David Moosman 72 Scott Sika OL 6-2 280 So. Strongsville, Ohio be learned from the past, but I you’re playing a I-AA and are Rodriguez has hinted for will likely start at right guard 73 Josh Kerr OT 6-4 286 So. Strongsville, Ohio don’t think it’s really related to worried about your guys over- weeks that both quarterbacks over John Ferrara. 74 Mike Adams OL 6-8 322 Fr. Dublin, Ohio (Coffman) 75 Alex Boone OT 6-8 312 Sr. Lakewood, Ohio (St. Edwards) now. Any player who was here looking anybody.” may play against the Utes. He Contact Joe Vardon at: 76 J.B.Shugarts OL 6-8 298 Fr. Klein, Texas and was a part of that certainly KEEPING QUIET: Rodriguez said yesterday that the decision [email protected] 77 Connor Smith OL 6-4 321 So. Cincinnati (Colerain) doesn’t want to be reminded of said he would tell quarterbacks when to rotate in the one who or 419-410-5055. 79 Jon Skinner OL 6-5 306 Sr. Mount Carmel, Pa. (Mount Carmel Area) 80 Brian Robiske WR 6-3 199 Sr. Cleveland (Chagrin Falls) 81 Ricky Crawford WR 6-2 215 So. Lews Center, Ohio (Olentangy) 81 Nic DiLillo TE 6-5 237 Fr. Madison, Ohio Hartline combined for 107 recep- paid to improving the kick return 82 Ray Small WR 5-11 180 Jr. Cleveland, Ohio (Glenville) Buckeyes tions in 2007, and sophomore OHIO STATE game, where Herron and Saine 83 Dan Potokar WR 6-0 180 Jr. Grove City, Ohio Dane Sanzenbacher and junior will line up deep for the Buck- 84 Doug Worthington DL 6-6 276 Jr. Athol Springs, N.Y. (Saint Francis) Continued from Page 1 Ray Small strengthen the receiv- COACHES eyes. Hartline and Small are the 85 Ryan Pretorius K 5-9 169 Sr. Durban, South Africa (Westville Boys) ing corps. Tight ends Rory Nicol 86 Jake Ballard TE 6-6 256 Jr. Springboro, Ohio to play together one more time, punt returners. The kicking side 87 Brandon Smith TE 6-2 251 Sr. Euclid, Ohio (Senior) try and win ‘em all, and see what and Jake Ballard are sound block- HEAD COACH of special teams is sound, with 87 Lawrence Wilson DL 6-4 274 Jr. Akron (St. Vincent-St. Mary) happens.” ers and sure-handed outlets in Jim Tressel, senior A.J. Trapasso handling the 73-16 at OSU 88 Rory Nicol TE 6-5 252 Sr. Beaver, Pa. (Beaver Area) With the return of all that pro traffi c. punting and senior Ryan Pretori- 89 Garrett Hummel WR 5-11 183 So. Shelby, Ohio “We’ve got some weapons, a 90 Thaddeus Gibson LB 6-2 240 So. Euclid, Ohio potential, the Buckeyes are load- ASSISTANTS ous doing the placekicking. 92 Todd Denlinger DL 6-2 292 Jr. Troy, Ohio ed. They have nine starters back lot of real talent on the offensive Ohio State coach Jim Tressel, side,” Boeckman said. “I look Jim Bollman, of- 93 Nader Abdallah DT 6-4 300 Sr. Metairie, La. (Archbishop Rummel) on both sides of the line, a ton of fensive coordinator beginning his eighth season di- 94 Keith Wells DL 6-5 210 Fr. Gainesville, Ga. around the huddle and see a depth, and some dynamic new Jim Heacock, de- recting the Buckeyes, said that as 96 JakeMcQuade LS 6-2 219 So. Cincinnati (Elder) bunch of playmakers.” players who will fi gure promi- fensive coordinator he scrolls through his roster and 96 Willie Mobley DE 6-3 265 Fr. Eden Prairie, Minn. Up front the Buckeyes might 97 Cameron Heyward DT 6-6 287 So. Suwanee, Ga. (Peachtree Ridge) nently in the mix. The steady Joe Daniels, quar- sees all those veterans, all those have the Big Ten’s best line with 98 Solomon Thomas DL 6-5 240 Fr. West Chester, Ohio (Lakota West) Boeckman threw for 2,379 yards terbacks guys who passed on the NFL to Boone joined by experienced Luke Fickell, line- come back here, he feels an obli- and 25 touchdowns last year, his guard Steve Rehring on the left backers gation to give them the best fi nal OSU SCHEDULE 2007 RESULTS fi rst as a starter, and prize recruit side, junior Jim Cordle at center, Paul Haynes, safe- Tressel season. Aug. 30 Youngstown State, noon (11-2, 7-1 Big Ten) Terrelle Pryor should provide an and senior guard Ben Person on ties “We do have a fi erce [sense of] Sep. 6 Ohio, noon Youngstown St. W, 38-6 interesting situational alterna- the right side. The only new face Darrell Hazell, receivers Sep. 13 at USC. 8 Akron W, 20-2 tive at the quarterback position. is sophomore Bryant Browning at Taver Johnson, cornerbacks urgency, because we’ve got an Sep. 20 Troy, noon at Washington W, 33-14 Junior tailback Chris “Beanie” right tackle. John Peterson, tight ends older group and all of us want Sep. 27 Minnesota ,TBA Northwestern W, 59-7 Wells enters the season as a Dick Tressel, running backs to make sure this season is a Oct. 4 at Wisconsin. 8 at Minnesota W 30-7 “Looking at what we have legitimate Heisman Trophy can- back, it’s not surprising that the great one for those 27 seniors,” Oct. 11 Purdue, TBA at Purdue, W,23-7 didate after rushing for 1,609 Tressel said. “This is the last Oct. 18 at Michigan State, TBA Kent State W,48-3 expectations are real high,” Har- Worthington, Todd Denlinger, Oct. 25 Penn State, 8 Michigan St. W,24-17 yards and 15 touchdowns. Wells tline said, “but that’s not unusual. Dexter Larimore and Nader Ab- time that they get to experience Nov. 08 at Northwestern, TBA at Penn St. W,37-17 has the frame to punish people We’re used to that around here. dallah have loads of size, strength that Horseshoe. 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Cyan Magenta Yellow Black 082808_RP5_DLY__C8 1 8/27/2008, 10:13:26 PM + SECTION C, PAGE 8 COLLEGE FOOTBALL THE BLADE: TOLEDO, OHIO t THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2008 + OHIO STATE ROSTER No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown/High School GET TO KNOW: Dane Sanzenbacher 1 Marcus Freeman LB 6-1 239 Sr. Huber Heights, Ohio (Wayne) Linebackers 1 Daniel Herron RB 5-10 193 Fr. Warren, Ohio (Harding) Continued from Page 1 t Class: Sophomore 2 Malcolm Jenkins CB 6-1 201 Sr. Piscataway, N.J. t Position: Wide receiver 2 Terrelle Pryor QB 6-6 235 Fr. Jeannette, Pa. said about his resident head- t 3 Jamario O’Neal S 6-0 205 Sr. Cleveland (Glenville) Hometown: Toledo 3 Brandon Saine RB 6-1 217 So. Piqua, Ohio knockers. t Accolades: Played in 12 games for the Buckeyes last sea- 4 Kurt Coleman CB 5-11 188 Jr. Clayton, Ohio (Northmont) “Marcus and James are part son as a freshman, fi rst collegiate reception went 5 Chimdi Chekwa DB 6-0 188 So. Clermont, Fla. (East Ridge) of that solid tradition at line- for a touchdown. At Central Catholic, helped OHIO STATE 5 Taurian Washington WR 6-2 179 So. Orchard Lake, Mich. (St. Mary’s) backer, as much for the kind lead his team to the 2005 state championship, BY THE NUMBERS 6 Etienne Sabino LB 6-3 232 Fr. Sunny Isles, Fla. (Dr. Krop) and was a two-time City League player of the 6 Grant Schwartz WR 6-0 194 So. Dana Hills, Calif. (Dana Hills) of people they are as for their playing ability. They are out- year. National ranking 7 Jermale Hines LB 6-2 210 So. Cleveland, Ohio (Glenville) t 8 Aaron Gant S 6-0 194 Jr. Orchard Lake, Mich. (St. Mary’s) standing young men as well What type of songs are on your iPod? A lot 1 of OSU defensive 8 DeVier Posey WR 6-3 205 Fr. Cincinnati (LaSalle) as exceptionally gifted football of country. tackle Dexter Lari- t 9 Brian Hartline WR 6-2 186 Jr. North Canton, Ohio (GlenOak) players.” Who is the best individual opponent you more as a heavy- 9 Robert Rose DL 6-5 285 Jr. Cleveland (Glenville) weight wrestler in At the same school that pro- have faced, in any sport? Brandon Saine in 10 Devon Torrence WR 6-1 193 So. Canton (South) track — and he doesn’t let me forget it! his senior season 11 James Scott DB 5-10 170 So. Daytona Beach, Fla. (Seabreeze Senior) duced Chris Spielman, Andy t in high school at 11 Jake Stoneburner WR 6-5 230 Fr. Dublin, Ohio (Coffman) What is the toughest team opponent you Sanzenbacher Katzenmoyer, Tom Cousineau have faced? Our defense in practice Merrillville (Ind.) 12 Devin Barclay K 5-11 195 So. Annapolis, Md. (McDonogh) and Randy Gradishar, it was 12 Dane Sanzenbacher WR 5-11 175 So. Central Catholic t What was your most embarrassing moment in sports? 13 Andre Amos CB 6-1 183 Jr. Middletown, Ohio just three years ago that A.J. My sophomore year in high school, when I fell on the hurdles in Average yards 13 Ben Kacsandi WR 6-1 209 Sr. Wooster, Ohio Hawk and Bobby Carpenter the district semifi nals. 2.5 gained by OSU 14 Joe Bauserman QB 6-2 220 Fr. Woodstock, Va. (Lincoln) were being lauded as one of the t Do you have any superstitions or pregame rituals? Not opponents in 426 14 Nate Oliver S 6-0 215 Fr. Lakewood, Ohio (St. Edwards) best linebacker combinations really. rushing attempts 15 Kyle Ruhl WR 6-1 164 Sr. Powell, Ohio (Dublin Coffman) t last season 15 Lamaar Thomas WR 5-11 186 Fr. Ft. Washington, Md. (Friendly) this program had seen. Now Which athlete do you admire most, pro or amateur? 15 A.J. Trapasso P 6-0 229 Sr. Pickerington, Ohio Laurinaitis and Freeman are Right now I would say Michael Phelps — that was just amazing what he did. National champi- 16 Zach Domicone DB 6-3 215 Fr. Xenia, Ohio (Beavercreek) frequently placed in that same onships Jim Tres- 16 Ross Oltorik QB 6-2 210 Fr. Cincinnati (Moeller) lofty company. 5 16 Ryan Schuck WR 6-0 204 Jr. Selinsgrove, Pa. (Selinsgrove Area) sel has won in 22 17 Todd Boeckman QB 6-4 244 Sr. St. Henry, Ohio “I like the fact that people seasons as a head 17 Ben Buchanan P 6-0 200 Fr. Westerville, Ohio (Central) mention Marcus and I togeth- with senior Curtis Terry, junior “Those guys are terrifi c play- coach (OSU and 18 Travis Howard DB 6-1 180 Fr. Miami (Dr. Krop) er,” Laurinaitis said. “It seems Austin Spitler, sophomores Bri- ers,” Homan said. “For us, there Youngstown State) 19 Orhian Johnson DB 6-2 178 Fr. Gulfport, Fla. (Boca Ciega) like we’ve been friends and an Rolle and Tyler Moeller, and is an opportunity to learn from 20 Aaron Pettrey K 6-2 199 Jr. Raceland, Ky. (Raceland-Worthington) a pair of freshmen who were a couple of the best — every Siblings of OSU 20 Donald Washington DB 6-0 194 Jr. Indianapolis (Franklin Central) teammates a long time, and we know we can rely on each high school All-Americans in practice, every meeting. You 10 tailback Chris 21 Anderson Russell DB 6-0 205 Jr. Atlanta (Marist) “Beanie” Wells 23 Nick Patterson DB 6-1 209 Sr. St. Louis (Hazelwood Central) other. If we need to make a play Etienne Sabino and Andrew get a lot of confi dence playing 24 Tyson Gentry P 6-2 165 Sr. Sandusky (Perkins) and I don’t get there, I’m pretty Sweat. next to two players like that.” 24 Marcus Williams RB 5-10 202 Jr. Ironton, Ohio “We’ve got a number of ca- Freeman said he and Lau- Times Wells car- 25 Rocco Pentello DB 6-0 194 Fr. Westerville, Ohio (South) sure Marcus will.” ried ball against 26 Tyler Moeller LB 6-0 216 So. Cincinnati (Colerain) Laurinaitis is the more deco- pable players, so the competi- rinaitis take their leadership 39 UM last year (2 28 Chris Wells RB 6-1 237 Jr. Akron (Garfi eld) rated of the two, with All-Amer- tion has been good,” Fickell responsibilities among the TDs, 222 yds.) 29 Shaun Lane DB 5-10 175 Sr. Hubbard, Ohio ican honors and Butkus and said. “They are all hard work- linebackers very seriously. 30 Donnie Evege DB 5-11 189 Fr. Huber Heights, Ohio (Wayne) Nagurski awards on his mantel, ers, and as a coach you like to “I don’t think we expect the Points Ohio State 32 Taylor Rice DB 5-11 171 Fr. Dublin, Ohio (Scioto) see that. I like their attitude, other guys to listen to every- allowed in its fi rst 33 Joe Gantz RB 6-0 199 Jr. Wooster, Ohio and led the Buckeyes with 121 46 33 James Laurinaitis LB 6-3 240 Sr. Hamel, Minn. (Wayzata) tackles last season. Freeman and their approach. We just thing we say and always be six games of 2007 34 Maurice Wells RB 5-10 196 Sr. Jacksonville (Sandalwood) was second on the team with need to translate everything to looking up to us,” Freeman said. 35 Bo DeLande RB 6-0 184 Fr. Hilliard, Ohio (Davidson) 109, and earned second-team game day, and respond well to “But we have been around a Points OSU al- 36 Brian Rolle LB 5-11 221 So. Immokalee, Fla. adversity.” while, and gone through all of lowed in the fi nal 37 James Georgiades RB 6-1 240 Fr. North Canton, Ohio (Hoover) All-Big Ten distinction. 120 six games of 2007 38 Austin Spitler LB 6-3 234 Jr. Bellbrook, Ohio (Bellbrook) Sophomore Ross Homan will With Freeman and Lauri- the ups and downs, so we have 41 Tony Jackson LB 5-11 227 Fr. Columbus (Westland) start alongside Laurinaitis and naitis out front, the Ohio State some experiences to rely on. Games won by 41 Jermil Martin RB 6-0 227 Fr. Cleveland (Glenville) Freeman when the Buckeyes linebackers will create plenty Our obligation is to help the rest Woody Hayes as 41 Michael Mattimoe K 5-11 160 Jr. Atlanta (Marist School) of adversity for opposing quar- of the linebackers be as good as 205 42 Andrew Sweat LB 6-2 220 Fr. Washington, Pa. (Trinity) open the 2008 season Saturday head coach at 43 Nathan Williams DL 6-4 245 Fr. Washington C.H., Ohio (Miami Trace) against Youngstown State. Ohio terbacks and running backs. they can, which will only help OSU (1951-78) 44 Mark Johnson DL 6-3 250 So. Los Angeles (Dorsey) State co-defensive coordinator In general terms, Laurinaitis this team reach its goals.” 46 K.C. Christian RB 5-11 209 So. Kitts Hill, Ohio (Rock Hill) and linebackers coach Luke provides the physical crunch, Contact Matt Markey at: Ohio State’s fi rst 46 J.D. Larson E 6-4 229 Sr. Ventura, Calif. Fickell has a full hand of cards while Freeman supplies the [email protected] unbeaten season 48 Spencer Smith FB 6-2 225 Fr. Cincinnati (Colerain) 1899 (9-0-1) 48 Jon Majalap Thoma P 6-2 201 Jr. Louisville, Ohio (St. Thomas Aquinas) to play beyond those three, speed and fi nesse. or 419-724-6510. 49 Ryan Lukens RB 6-0 238 Sr. Lebanon, Ohio (Archbishop Moeller) 50 Michael Brewster OL 6-5 296 Fr. Orlando, Fla. (Edgewater) 51 Ross Homan LB 6-0 229 So. Coldwater, Ohio it, but it’s out there.” Nick Sheridan and Steven Threet doesn’t start would be a “feel 52 Gar Chappelear LS 6-2 250 Fr. Grove City, Ohio 53 Garrett Goebel DL 6-5 280 Fr. Villa Park, Ill. (Montini) Rodriguez also said Utah is sometime yesterday or today thing.” 53 Howe, Patrick Howe LS 6-2 204 So. Cincinnati (St. Xavier) Wolverines no Appalachian State — and he which one of them would start CHIN STRAPS: Rodriguez 55 Andy Miller OL 6-6 279 So. Washington, Pa. (Trinity) meant it as a compliment to the Saturday. said guard Cory Zirbel under- 55 Curtis Terry LB 6-1 229 Sr. Cleveland (Glenville) Continued from Page 1 Utes. But the coach said he wouldn’t went knee surgery and has a 6-8 57 Tom Ingham DE 6-1 243 Jr. Centerville, Ohio 57 Chris Malone OL 6-1 268 So. Gahanna, Ohio (Lincoln) gone,” Whittingham said. Utah is a trendy pick to win divulge his choice to the media. week recovery. The coach said it 63 Ben Persson OL 6-3 323 Sr. Xenia, Ohio Rodriguez, who was coaching the Mountain West Conference “Even if I was ready to [an- remains to be seen if Zirbel will 64 Jim Cordle C 6-4 297 Jr. Lancaster, Ohio West Virginia at the time, said he and crash the BCS. The Utes also nounce a starter], why would I?” play later this season. Zirbel 65 Doug Ebner OL 6-3 271 Sr. Hershey, Pa. run the spread offense — which Rodriguez said. likely would’ve started on the 66 Andrew Moses OL 6-3 280 Jr. Dublin, Ohio (Bishop Watterson) hasn’t discussed those lessons 67 Kyle Mitchum OL 6-3 291 Sr. Erie, Pa. (McDowell) with his new team as they relate traditionally gives UM fi ts, as As a possible indicator of who offensive line had he not suf- 68 Evan Blankenship OL 6-3 290 Fr. Monaca, Pa. (Center Area) to last year’s monumental upset. Appalachian State did — and will get the nod, Sheridan has fered his injury during fall camp. 69 Bryan Gray DL 6-2 285 Sr. Antwerp, Ohio “I think everybody under- are a veteran group on that side gone fi rst in every drill during … Freshman receiver Terrence 69 Zach Slagle OL 6-1 297 So. Canton (McKinley) of the ball. the portions of practice open Robinson will be out “a few 70 Bryant Browning OL 6-4 312 So. Cleveland (Glenville) stands that’s a simple thing to 71 Steve Rehring OT 6-7 335 Sr. West Chester, Ohio (Lakota West) see,” Rodriguez said. “It’s in the “That’s a different deal,” to the media lately, including weeks” with his knee injury, Ro- 72 Dexter Larimore DL 6-2 300 So. Merrillville, Ind. past, and there are lessons to Rodriguez said. “It’s not like yesterday. driguez said. … David Moosman 72 Scott Sika OL 6-2 280 So. Strongsville, Ohio be learned from the past, but I you’re playing a I-AA and are Rodriguez has hinted for will likely start at right guard 73 Josh Kerr OT 6-4 286 So. Strongsville, Ohio don’t think it’s really related to worried about your guys over- weeks that both quarterbacks over John Ferrara. 74 Mike Adams OL 6-8 322 Fr. Dublin, Ohio (Coffman) 75 Alex Boone OT 6-8 312 Sr. Lakewood, Ohio (St. Edwards) now. Any player who was here looking anybody.” may play against the Utes. He Contact Joe Vardon at: 76 J.B.Shugarts OL 6-8 298 Fr. Klein, Texas and was a part of that certainly KEEPING QUIET: Rodriguez said yesterday that the decision [email protected] 77 Connor Smith OL 6-4 321 So. Cincinnati (Colerain) doesn’t want to be reminded of said he would tell quarterbacks when to rotate in the one who or 419-410-5055. 79 Jon Skinner OL 6-5 306 Sr. Mount Carmel, Pa. (Mount Carmel Area) 80 Brian Robiske WR 6-3 199 Sr. Cleveland (Chagrin Falls) 81 Ricky Crawford WR 6-2 215 So. Lews Center, Ohio (Olentangy) 81 Nic DiLillo TE 6-5 237 Fr. Madison, Ohio Hartline combined for 107 recep- paid to improving the kick return 82 Ray Small WR 5-11 180 Jr. Cleveland, Ohio (Glenville) Buckeyes tions in 2007, and sophomore OHIO STATE game, where Herron and Saine 83 Dan Potokar WR 6-0 180 Jr. Grove City, Ohio Dane Sanzenbacher and junior will line up deep for the Buck- 84 Doug Worthington DL 6-6 276 Jr. Athol Springs, N.Y. (Saint Francis) Continued from Page 1 Ray Small strengthen the receiv- COACHES eyes. Hartline and Small are the 85 Ryan Pretorius K 5-9 169 Sr. Durban, South Africa (Westville Boys) ing corps. Tight ends Rory Nicol 86 Jake Ballard TE 6-6 256 Jr. Springboro, Ohio to play together one more time, punt returners. The kicking side 87 Brandon Smith TE 6-2 251 Sr. Euclid, Ohio (Senior) try and win ‘em all, and see what and Jake Ballard are sound block- HEAD COACH of special teams is sound, with 87 Lawrence Wilson DL 6-4 274 Jr. Akron (St. Vincent-St. Mary) happens.” ers and sure-handed outlets in Jim Tressel, senior A.J. Trapasso handling the 73-16 at OSU 88 Rory Nicol TE 6-5 252 Sr. Beaver, Pa. (Beaver Area) With the return of all that pro traffi c. punting and senior Ryan Pretori- 89 Garrett Hummel WR 5-11 183 So. Shelby, Ohio “We’ve got some weapons, a 90 Thaddeus Gibson LB 6-2 240 So. Euclid, Ohio potential, the Buckeyes are load- ASSISTANTS ous doing the placekicking. 92 Todd Denlinger DL 6-2 292 Jr. Troy, Ohio ed. They have nine starters back lot of real talent on the offensive Ohio State coach Jim Tressel, side,” Boeckman said. “I look Jim Bollman, of- 93 Nader Abdallah DT 6-4 300 Sr. Metairie, La. (Archbishop Rummel) on both sides of the line, a ton of fensive coordinator beginning his eighth season di- 94 Keith Wells DL 6-5 210 Fr. Gainesville, Ga. around the huddle and see a depth, and some dynamic new Jim Heacock, de- recting the Buckeyes, said that as 96 JakeMcQuade LS 6-2 219 So. Cincinnati (Elder) bunch of playmakers.” players who will fi gure promi- fensive coordinator he scrolls through his roster and 96 Willie Mobley DE 6-3 265 Fr. Eden Prairie, Minn. Up front the Buckeyes might 97 Cameron Heyward DT 6-6 287 So. Suwanee, Ga. (Peachtree Ridge) nently in the mix. The steady Joe Daniels, quar- sees all those veterans, all those have the Big Ten’s best line with 98 Solomon Thomas DL 6-5 240 Fr. West Chester, Ohio (Lakota West) Boeckman threw for 2,379 yards terbacks guys who passed on the NFL to Boone joined by experienced Luke Fickell, line- come back here, he feels an obli- and 25 touchdowns last year, his guard Steve Rehring on the left backers gation to give them the best fi nal OSU SCHEDULE 2007 RESULTS fi rst as a starter, and prize recruit side, junior Jim Cordle at center, Paul Haynes, safe- Tressel season. Aug. 30 Youngstown State, noon (11-2, 7-1 Big Ten) Terrelle Pryor should provide an and senior guard Ben Person on ties “We do have a fi erce [sense of] Sep. 6 Ohio, noon Youngstown St. W, 38-6 interesting situational alterna- the right side. The only new face Darrell Hazell, receivers Sep. 13 at USC. 8 Akron W, 20-2 tive at the quarterback position. is sophomore Bryant Browning at Taver Johnson, cornerbacks urgency, because we’ve got an Sep. 20 Troy, noon at Washington W, 33-14 Junior tailback Chris “Beanie” right tackle. John Peterson, tight ends older group and all of us want Sep. 27 Minnesota ,TBA Northwestern W, 59-7 Wells enters the season as a Dick Tressel, running backs to make sure this season is a Oct. 4 at Wisconsin. 8 at Minnesota W 30-7 “Looking at what we have legitimate Heisman Trophy can- back, it’s not surprising that the great one for those 27 seniors,” Oct. 11 Purdue, TBA at Purdue, W,23-7 didate after rushing for 1,609 Tressel said. “This is the last Oct. 18 at Michigan State, TBA Kent State W,48-3 expectations are real high,” Har- Worthington, Todd Denlinger, Oct. 25 Penn State, 8 Michigan St. W,24-17 yards and 15 touchdowns. Wells tline said, “but that’s not unusual. Dexter Larimore and Nader Ab- time that they get to experience Nov. 08 at Northwestern, TBA at Penn St. W,37-17 has the frame to punish people We’re used to that around here. dallah have loads of size, strength that Horseshoe. So I think your Nov. 15 at Illinois, TBA Wisconsin W, 38-7 (6-1, 225) and the speed to run I’m excited to see what we can and experience inside. urgency is demonstrated in your Nov. 22 Michigan, TBA Illinois L, 21-28 away from them. Brandon Saine, accomplish.” Laurinaitis and Freeman performance, but so far I’ve seen at Michigan W, 14-3 Maurice Wells and Dan “Boom” The defense is also loaded with might be the nation’s best one- good urgency.” BCS National Championship Herron give Ohio State a variety athletes and playmakers. Law- two combination at linebacker, Boone does not disguise the Louisiana St. L, 38-24 of backfi eld weapons behind rence Wilson returns at one end where sophomore Ross Homan fact that many of the Ohio State Wells. When a fullback is part of after missing last season with a steps into a starting role along- seniors came back to get the one the operation, senior Brandon broken leg, and Cameron Hey- side them. Jenkins anchors a thing that has eluded them. 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