+ 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.