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Malcolm Jenkins heading into Sr season: 2008: Consensus All-American first-team and unanimous All-Big Ten Conference first-team choice...Winner of the Jim Thorpe Award, given to the nation's premier defensive back...Quarterfinalist for the Ronnie Lott Trophy and semi-finalist for the Bednarik Award...Was named team captain...Shifted back to field cornerback, starting all thirteen games to lead a secondary that ranked 13th in the nation in pass efficiency defense (105.23 rating), as he collected a career-high 57 tackles (34 solos) with an 8-yard sack and four stops for losses of 23 yards...Caused three fumbles, deflected nine passes and intercepted three others for 7 yards in returns...Also blocked a pair of punts that he advanced for a total of 28 yards...Held the opposition to 230 yards and no touchdowns on 30 catches of 60 passes targeted into his area (7.67 yards per completion/3.83 yards per pass attempt)...Registered 22 third-down stops, including 18 vs. the pass...Did not allow his main pass coverage assignment to catch any passes in seven contests, as those receivers managed just seven receptions for 66 yards (9.43 yards per completion)...2007: 13 GP; 13 GS; PR: 1-21-21-0; 27 Sol-47 TT, 5 TFL, 4 INT, 3 PBU; First Team All-America (Pro Football Weekly) … Second team All-America (Walter Camp, AP, Rivals) … first team all-Big Ten (media, coaches, Rivals) .. Thorpe Award semifinalist … 47 tackles for season … 26 career starts. 2006: 13 GP; 13 GS; PR: 2-7-3.5-0; 40 Sol-55 TT, 4.5 TFL, 4 INT, 3 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FF; Consensus first-team All-Big Ten ... started all 13 games at field corner ... tied for fourth on the team in tackles with 55 ... 40 of his tackles were solo, second-most on the team ... picked off four passes and totaled a team-high 99 return yards ... added three passes broken up and a forced fumble. 2005: 10 GP; 3 GS; KR: 1-34-34-0; 23 Sol-37 TT, 2 PBU; Earned his first letter as a true freshman … worked his way into the rotation at nickel back.
*Chris Wells heading into Jr season: 2008: Academic All-Big Ten Conference first-team and All-Big Ten second-team selection, as he started eight of ten games that he played in, missing the Ohio University, Southern California and Troy contests...Still managed to lead the team and rank third in the conference with 207 carries for 1,197 yards (5.8 avg) and eight touchdowns...Scored 48 points and caught eight passes for 47 yards (5.9 avg)...Generated 1,244 all-purpose yards, ranking seventh in the league with an average of 124.4 yards per game...Turned the ball over three times on fumbles, including one each in the Youngstown State, Minnesota and Illinois contests...Rushed for over 100 yards in eight contests...Wells started 21 of 36 games as a Buckeye, carrying 585 times for 3,382 yards (5.78 avg) and 30 touchdowns, adding 84 yards on 15 receptions (5.6 avg). He recorded two solo tackles, registered 180 points and generated 3,466 all-purpose yards, an average of 96.28 yards per game...His 3,382 yards rank fourth in school history behind Archie Griffin (5,589; 1972-75), Eddie George (3,768; 1992-95) and Tim Spencer (3,553; 1979-82)...His average of 93.94 yards per game rushing rank third in school annals, topped by Griffin (121.15 ypg) and Jim Otis (94.15 ypg, 1967-69)...Rushed for more than 100 yards 17 times during his career, tying Keith Byars (1982-85) for third on the OSU all-time record list behind Griffin (34) and George (20)...Set the school sophomore rushing record, as his 1,609 yards on the ground in 2007 rank fourth on the Buckeyes single-season record list, surpassed by George (1,927 in 1995), Byars (1,764 in 1984) and Griffin (1,695 in 1974)...2007: 13 GP; 13 GS; Rush: 274-1609-5.9-15; Rec: 5-21-4.2-0; 2 Sol-2 TT; Voted team Most Valuable Player … second team All-America (Rivals) … first team all-Big Ten (media, coaches, Rivals) … 1,609 yards for season with 15 touchdowns … ranks fourth among all-tim...2006: 13 GP; 0 GS; Rush: 104-576-5.5-7; Rec: 2-16-8-0; Played in all 13 games as a true freshman and finished second on the team with 576 yards on 104 carries ... was named the team's outstanding first-year award on offense ... averaged 5.6 yards per rush. Goes by "Beanie," a nickname given to him by his family at a young age.
James Laurinaitis heading into Sr season: 2008: Named one of four finalists for the 2008 Rotary Lombardi Award (only Big Ten player in consideration for that award)... Winner of the Ronnie Lott Trophy. Named after Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott, the Lott Trophy is awarded to college football's Defensive IMPACT Player of the Year and is given as recognition of athletic performance and the personal character attributes of the player... Recipient of the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an Division I FBS senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence: Classroom, Character, Community, and Competition...Finalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award, presented to the nation's top defender by the Maxwell Club of Philadelphia and one of five defensive players among fifteen finalists for the Walter Camp Player of the Year award...Started all thirteen games, becoming the fourth player in school history to lead the team in tackles three times in a career, as he ranked second in the Big Ten and 14th nationally with an average of 10.0 tackles per game...Recorded a career-high 130 tackles (52 solos) that included four sacks for minus 28 yards, seven stops for losses of 34 yards and one QB pressure...Caused a fumble, deflected four passes and picked off two others...On 108 plays vs. the running game, the opposition gained 381 yards (3.53 ypc) and three touchdowns, with 20 first downs that included five rushes for longer than 10 yards, including two more than 20 yards, as he also stopped ball carriers for no gain at the line of scrimmage five times...On 41 pass plays he was involved in, the opposition completed 23 of those tosses (56.10%) for 147 yards and five first downs, an average of 6.39 yards per pass completion and 3.59 yards per pass attempt (jammed or rerouted receivers on eleven incomplete throws)...Made twelve of his tackles inside the red zone, including six on goal-line plays...Made nineteen third-down hits (11 vs. the run/8 vs. the pass) and six fourth-down stops (including one on a punt return)...Helped the team rank 14th in the nation in total defense (293.77 ypg), sixth in scoring defense (13.92 ppg) and 19th in rush defense (110.23 ypg)...2007: 13 GP; 13 GS; 51 Sol-121 TT, 8.5 TFL, 5 SK, 2 INT, 1 PBU, 1 FR; All-America linebacker who had another stellar season … Butkus Award winner … Big Ten defensive player of the year … Nagurski Award finalist … Lombardi Award finalist … Bednarik Award finalist … Lott Trophy finalist … Walter Camp player of the year finalist … first team All-America (Walter Camp, FWAA, AFCA, Sporting News, AP, Rivals) … lead team with 121 tackles … first team all-Big Ten (media, coaches, Rivals) … voted team caption … 25 career starts … Bill Willis award for defensive MVP … Big Ten all-academic … third-year letterman. 2006: 13 GP; 13 GS; 53 Sol-115 TT, 8.5 TFL, 4 SK, 5 INT, 2 PBU, 3 FF; Won the 2006 Nagurski Award as the nation's best defensive player ... was a finalist for the Butkus and Bednarik awards as a true sophomore... first-team All-Big Ten ... named a Walter Camp All-America and also by the Football Writers Association of America ... started all 13 games at the middle linebacker spot ... led the Buckeyes with 115 tackles, including 53 solo stops ... paced the Buckeyes with five interceptions, including a stretch of four-consecutive games against Texas, Cincinnati, Penn State and Iowa... his father is a popular professional wrestler watching his career peak in the 1980s and 1990s, known as "Animal" of the Legion of Doom, The Road Warriors tag team in WCW & WWE.
Aaron Pettrey heading into rSr season: 2009 Texas vs the Nation Invite…2008: XP 1-1, FG 7-8, 40-49: 4-4, 50+ 2-3, Long 54, 13 TB-74 KO; Averaged 62.9 yards per kickoff in 2008 with 13 touchbacks … 54-yard field goal against Youngstown State, the fourth longest in Ohio Stadium history … special teams champion: Penn State, Illinois … special teams dog tags: Youngstown State, Ohio, Purdue, Illinois. 2007: Handled the Buckeyes' kickoffs in 2007 … hampered by a hip flexor strain during first half of season. 2006: XP 55-58, FG 8-11, 40-49: 3-4, 50+ 2-3, Long 51, 37 TB-64 KO; Converted his last five field goals, including a 51-yarder against Indiana and a 50-yarder at Illinois … none of his 61 kickoffs in the regular season went out of bounds and 35 were not brought out of the end zone … named Ohio State's special units player of the week three times. 2005: Walked on in the fall and was redshirted … converted to grant-in-aid at the end of winter quarter.
Cameron Heyward heading into Sr season: 2009: Had 10 TFL, 6.5 sacks for the Rose Bowl champs … second team all-Big Ten … Lombardi Award nominee …2008: Rotating starter along the defensive front who is equally comfortable at tackle or end … 36 tackles, three sacks for season …2007: Became a starter along the defensive line as a true freshman … 30 tackles, 9 TFL, 2.5 sacks and 2 PBU...Son of former NFL running back Craig “Ironhead” Heyward.
Jermale Hines heading into Sr season: 2009: Starter at free safety … fourth on the squad with 57 tackles for the campaign …2008: Gained an increased role at safety … 31 tackles for the year …2007: True freshman defender who was productive on special teams from the midseason point … played on two special units.
Brian Robiskie heading into Sr season: 2008: Finalist for the Draddy Award, given for academic excellence, receiving an $18,000 post-graduate scholarship from the National Football Foundation after compiling a 3.54 grade point average in Marketing...Winner of the Team's Paul Warfield Outstanding Receiver Award for the second-straight year... Added All-Big Ten Conference honorable mention...Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Top 30 choice...Started all thirteen games, shifting to flanker while leading the team for the second consecutive season, catching 42-of-71 passes targeted to him (59.15%) for 535 yards (12.7 avg) and eight touchdowns...24 of his receptions produced first downs (57.14%), as he converted 10-of-24 third-down tosses (41.67%)...Had 17 receptions for at least 10 yards (40.48%), as eight of those grabs totaled 20 or more yards (19.05%)...Had key catches that set up thirteen touchdown drives and saw six other series end with field goals...Proved to be a capable clutch receiver, as seven of his receptions came inside the red zone, including six on goal-line plays...Averaged 3.23 receptions and 41.15 yards per game receiving...Returned four punts for 17 yards (4.2 avg) and added an 11-yard kickoff return to amass 563 all-purpose yards (43.31 ypg)...2007: 13 GP; 13 GS; Rec: 55-935-17-11; PR: 7-60-8.6-0; Led the Buckeyes with 55 receptions for 935 yards, with 11 scores … first team ESPN/CoSIDA Academic All-America (3.50 in marketing) … Biletnikoff Award semifinalist … second team all-Big Ten (Rivals). 2006: 13 GP; 5 GS; Rec: 29-383-13.2-5; PR: 1-0-0-0; Played all 13 games and made five starts, including in two of the team's final four games ... finished third on the team with 29 catches for 383 yards and five touchdowns. 2005: 12 GP; 0 GS; Rec: 1-13-13-0; Would have to rate as one of the more pleasant surprises of the year ... made an early impression with his athletic ability and nailed down a spot on the special teams ... appeared in all 12 games, but almost all of his playing time came with the special teams...his father, Terry Robiskie, played in the NFL and was the interim head coach of the Cleveland Browns before returning to role of assistant on the Browns' staff.
Kurt Coleman heading into Sr season: 2009 Senior Bowl Invite…2008: 11 GP; 11 GS; 43 Sol-78 TT, 4 TFL, 1 SK, 4 INT, 5 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FF; Second team all-Big Ten at strong safety … ranked 40th in NCAA in interceptions (4) … third on team with 78 tackles … missed the first two games with an ankle injury … six tackles at USC … pair of interceptions (first of his career) were key plays against Troy … 11 tackles in the Fiesta Bowl … defensive champion: Troy, Penn State, Illinois, Michigan … special teams dog tags: Troy, Illinois … Arnie Chonko and SAE awards from OSU coaches. 2007: 13 GP; 13 GS; 29 Sol-64 TT, 3.5 TFL, 1 SK, 4 PBU, 1 FF, 1 BLK; Honorable Mention All--Big 10 … starting strong safety who was a significant contributor on special teams … sack and five tackles against Michigan State, SAE award for outstanding play in Homecoming game … seven tackles against Illinois, defensive palyer of week … 10 tackles in the BCS championship game. 2006: 12 GP; 0 GS; 5 Sol-9 TT, 0.5 TFL, 1 BLK.
Ross Homan heading into rSr season: 2009: Led the Rose Bowl champions with 108 tackles … second team all-Big Ten … Randy Gradishar Award (outstanding linebacker) from Ohio State coaches …2008: First-year starter at will linebacker … fourth on squad with 67 tackles, six TFL for season …2007: Missed much of the season with turf toe … took a medical redshirt…2006: Played all 13 games and collected 28 tackles, which ranked ninth on the team and third among linebackers.
Justin Boren heading into rSr season: 2009: First team all-Big Ten … started 11 games at left guard …2008: Did not see varsity action sitting out his transfer year from Michigan…2007: All-Big Ten honorable mention (coaches and media) at Michigan ... started all 13 games, the first eight contests at center and the final five games at left guard ...2006: At Michigan: Earned first varsity letter ... played in five games and made one starting assignment at right guard.
Marcus Freeman heading into rSr season: 2008: All-Big Ten Conference second-team selection…One of three national finalists for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes' Bobby Bowden Award, which honors one college football player for their achievements on the field, in the classroom and for his conduct as a "faith model" in the community. Nominees must have a 3.0 GPA or better and must also have the backing of his school's athletic director and head football coach. The award is presented each year prior to the Bowl Championship Series' national title game…Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Top 30 honoree…Added Academic All-Big Ten and Academic All-District first-team honors from CoSIDA, attaining a 3.35 grade point average in post-graduate studies…Started all thirteen games at weak-side outside linebacker, but also saw action on the strong-side…Ranked second on the team with 84 tackles (39 solos) that included a career-high 3.5 sacks for minus 24 yards…Added 9.5 stops for losses totaling 45 yards, as he helped the team rank 14th nationally in total defense (293.77 ypg) and sixth in scoring defense (13.92 ppg)…Also deflected four passes and recovered one fumble...2007: 13 GP; 13 GS; 66 Sol-109 TT, 9.5 TFL, 1.5 SK, 5 PBU, 2 FF; Second-year starting linebacker and a part of three special teams units … second team all-Big Ten (coaches) … second on squad with 109 tackles for season … 9.5 TFL, 5 PBU in 2007 … Big Ten all-academic … third-year letterman. 2006: 13 GP; 11 GS; 34 Sol-71 TT, 2.5 TFL, 1 SK, 2 INT, 6 PBU; Team's third-leading tackler with 71 stops, including 15 in the national championship game ... played in all 13 games and started 11 at strongside linebacker ... second on the team with six pass break-ups. 2005: Went into the season as a possible starter, but injured his knee (meniscus surgery, then an infection) in the season opener and wound up missing the remainder of the year and being redshirted. 2004: 13 GP; 0 GS; 1 Sol-4 TT; Finished his rookie season with four tackles, recording one solo stop and three assists, in 13 games ... made his college debut in the season opener against Cincinnati and picked up his first career assist.
*Thaddeus Gibson heading into rJr season: 2008: Carved a place in the starting lineup at defensive end … 26 tackles, 5 sacks, 9 TFL in 2008 … 6-yard sack in opener with Youngstown State … sack against Troy … four tackles in Big Ten opener with Minnesota … forced a Wisconsin fumble … forced a Purdue fumble and recorded two TFL, a sack and six tackles against the Boilermakers … returned a Michigan State fumble 69 yards for a touchdown … 3-yard sack and five tackles against Penn State … two TFL and an 11-yard sack in Fiesta Bowl … Agonis/Rick Meyer Award from OSU coaches … second-year letterman… 2007 (Freshman): part of three special teams units … 11 tackles, 3 TFL for year … recorded a sack and a forced fumble in the win over Wisconsin … special teams dog tags: Youngstown State … first-year letterman...2006: (Redshirt), worked with the scout team and showed steady improvement.
Brian Rolle heading into Sr season: 2009: Starter at middle linebacker … ranked second on team with 94 tackles …2008: Versatile contributor on the special units … 21 tackles for the season …2007: True freshman was an impact player on special teams, playing on three of those units … 18 tackles for the season.
Chimdi Chekwa heading into rSr season: 2009: Honorable mention all-Big Ten … sixth on the team with 43 tackles and team leader with seven PBU … third-year letterwinner … part of the 2009 Big Ten champion 4x100 relay in outdoor track...2008: Regular starter at corner … 30 tackles for the season … led Buckeyes with 11 solo tackles in Fiesta Bowl...2007: Saw considerable playing time as a nickel-back … was also part of three special teams units … 30 tackles, 9 PBU for season...2006: Redshirted.
Devin Barclay heading into Sr season: 2009: Handled some of the kickoffs for the Buckeyes throughout the season before taking on the placekicking duties after an injury to Aaron Pettrey … three made field goals in Rose Bowl from 19, 20 and 38 yards … special teams player of week: Iowa … first-year letterwinner...(former professional soccer player...older-28/29 year old kicking prospect).
Brandon Saine heading into Sr season: 2009: Keyed the Buckeye ground game with 739 rushing yards, four TD … also had 17 catches with a pair of receiving scores … second team all-Big Ten … 59 yards erceiving, 45 yards rushing in Rose Bowl win … scored on a 13-yard reception from Pryor on the first drive vs. Oregon … offensive player of week: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa … Rex Kern Award for outstanding back from Ohio State coaches …Top Ten Tenacious twice … third-year letterwinner...2008: Was a hybrid factor in the Buckeye offense … second-year letterman...2007: Rushed for 267 yards and two scores as a true freshman in 2007.
*Donald Washington heading into rJr season: 2007: 13 GP; 13 GS; 29 Sol-39 TT, 2 TFL, 1 SK, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 1 FR; Honorable Mention All--Big 10 (coaches). Starting cornerback with 39 tackles for the season … 70-yard interception return for a touchdown against Kent State…2006: 13 GP; 9 GS; 28 Sol-41 TT, 1 TFL, 1 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR, 2 FF; Named the team's most outstanding first-year defensive player at the postseason banquet ... started nine games when Ohio State opened in its nickel package ... 2005: Played on the scout team ... did not see any game action.
Bryant Browning heading into rSr season: 2009: Second-year starter on offensive line … honorable mention all-Big Ten … started every game at right guard … Jim Parker lineman of week: Toledo, Indiana … Top Ten Tenacious four times … third-year letterwinner...2008: First-year starter at right tackle replacing graduated All-American Kirk Barton … also played guard in the offensive line rotation … made first career start vs. Youngstown State …2007: Contributed as a reserve offensive lineman … also played a key role on special teams … first-year letterman...2006: Redshirted...Spent the season on the scout team but improved in all areas of his game.
Jim Cordle heading into rSr season: 2009 East-West Shrine Invite...2008: Starter along the offensive line … began the season at center … moved over to guard with the injury to Rehring and was the starter there since Troy (last 10 games) … Jim Parker award: Troy. 2007: First-year starter at center … played much of the season with his right hand in a cast to protect a wrist fracture … ESPN all-MayDay team for toughness … offensive player of week: Akron … Jim Parker lineman of week: Minnesota … Jim Marshall "Warrior" award … Big Ten all-academic. 2006: Was the No. 2 center behind Rimington Award finalist Doug Datish … played in six games as a redshirt freshman. 2005: Enrolled early (Spring Quarter) and made a favorable impression with the coaches … suffered a broken foot in fall camp, however, and wound up being redshirted … continued to study film and was able to resume workouts during winter conditioning.
Anderson Russell heading into rSr season: 2008: 13 GP; 13 GS; 38 Sol-67 TT, 2 INT, 3 PBU, 2 FR, 3 FF; Started at free safety … defensive champion: Minnesota. 2007: 13 GP; 13 GS; KR: 2-47-23.5-0; 38 Sol-63 TT, 7 TFL, 3 SK, 5 PBU, 1 FF; Honorable Mention All--Big 10 (coaches). Came back from knee surgery with an outstanding campaign … won the Jim Marshall "Warrior" award. 2006: 5 GP; 4 GS; 8 Sol-16 TT, 1 TFL, 1 INT; Moved up the depth chart throughout preseason, then a six-tackle effort against Northern Illinois in the season-opener vaulted him into the starting role at free safety in week two at Texas … tore his right ACL in week five at Iowa and missed the rest of the season. 2005: Played with the scout team and did not see any game action ... impressed the coaching staff with his work ethic and understanding of what was expected of him ... came close to being thrown into the fray a couple of times, but was ultimately redshirted. Personal: Father, Kevin, played football with the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL and his brother, Brandon, played at the University of North Carolina.
Todd Boeckman heading into rSr season: 2007: 13 GP; 13 GS; Rush: 56-63-1.1-0; Pass: 298-190-63.8-2372-25-14; Rec: 1-(-13)-(-13)-0; First-year starter at quarterback for the Buckeyes … first team all-Big Ten (media) … second team all-Big Ten (Rivals) … Davey O'Brien Award semifinalist … led Big Ten in passing efficiency with 148.94 rating … 191-299 for 2,379 yards … 25 TD against 14 interceptions. 2006: 3 GP; 0 GS; Rush: 4-14-3.5-1; Pass: 3-2-66.7-19-0-0; Saw action in three games, playing against Cincinnati, Indiana and Northwestern. 2005: 4 GP; 0 GS; Pass: 7-5-71.4-67-1-0; Played in three games, making his collegiate debut against Miami and hooking up with Ted Ginn on a 42-yard touchdown to close out the scoring for OSU in a 34-14 win. 2004: Seemed a cinch to be redshirted and understudy Justin Zwick and Troy Smith ... but that changed in week six when Zwick injured his shoulder at Iowa ... was basically the No. 2 quarterback from that point on, backing up Smith in the last five games of the regular season and Zwick in the Alamo Bowl ... graduated from St. Henry in the spring of 2003 and enrolled at Ohio State on a part-time basis the following fall ... was able to take part in fall drills until classes started ... also took part in the bowl practice at the Fiesta Bowl before enrolling full-time at the beginning of Winter Quarter 2004...has an older brother, Trent, who played baseball at Defiance College, and a younger brother, Toby, who currently plays football at Cincinnati (he is a freshman this year) ... a cousin, Cory Luebke, is a starting pitcher on the Ohio State baseball team.
Devon Torrence heading into Sr season: 2009: Registered 35 tackles for the season … a starter in three games for the Rose Bowl champions … eight tackles and a sack vs. USC … made first start vs. Toledo … defensive player of week: USC … Top Ten Tenacious twice … second-year letterwinner...2008: Got his first opportunity at cornerback … 10 tackles for the year …2007: Saw limited action at receiver and also on special teams.
Nader Abdallah heading into rSr season: 2007: 13 GP; 8 GS; 8 Sol-19 TT, 3 TFL, 1 SK; Made significant contributions along the defensive line … 18 tackles for season … starter at Minnesota … sack and three tackles in the Wisconsin win … first-year letterman. 2006: Added depth on the defensive front ... saw action in four games vs. Northern Illinois, Texas, Cincinnati and Minnesota. 2005: 4 GP; 0 GS; 1 Sol-1 TT; Played a total of 14 minutes in four games, including six minutes in the opener against Miami (Ohio) ... also had appearances against Indiana, Minnesota and Northwestern ... lone tackle of the year was an assist against the RedHawks. 2004: Was redshirted and played on the scout squad.
Alex Boone heading into Sr season: 2007: Third-year starter at left tackle … second team All-Big Ten (media, coaches, Rivals) … 22 career starts … offensive player of the week: Purdue … Jim Parker lineman of the week: Northwestern, Penn State … third-year letterman. 2006: Cited for drunken driving in April 2006. Started the first nine games at left tackle, but missed the next two (Illinois and Northwestern) before returning as a reserve against Michigan ... was back in the starting lineup in the national championship game ... team's offensive lineman of the game vs. Penn State ... helped the Buckeyes average 229.7 yards passing per game ... Buckeyes also ran for 180.1 yards per game for an average of 409.8 total yards per game ... offensive line allowed just 12 sacks in the regular season. 2005: Played in 11 of the Buckeyes' 12 games for a total of 126 minutes ... Texas is the only game he did not play in ... took over for Barton at Penn State and started the Michigan State, Indiana and Minnesota games the next three weeks...an uncle, Ed Boone, played football at Penn State.
Doug Worthington heading into rSr season: 2009 East-West Shrine Invite…2008: 13 GP; 10 GS; 11 Sol-34 TT, 5 TFL, 1.5 SK, 1 QBH, 1 FR; Stopped for speeding, charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated in July 2008. Pled guilty, paid fine and attend a three-day alcohol intervention program. Rotating starter along the defensive line. 2007: 13 GP; 12 GS; 9 Sol-24 TT, 2 TFL, 1 SK, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FF; Earned Attack Force award, Jack Tatum hit of week against Akron. 2006: 7 GP; 0 GS; 2 Sol-3 TT; Three tackles came in the last five games of the regular-season (Indiana, Minnesota and Northwestern). 2005: Played on the scout team … injured his right knee on the final day of bowl practice before the team broke for the holiday season … had surgery and sat out winter and spring. Personal: Father, Doug, played football at the University of Colorado.
Dane Sanzenbacher heading into Sr season: 2009: Season totals: 36 catches, 570 yards, six TD … offensive player of week: Toledo, New Mexico State … Paul Warfield Award (outstanding receiver) from Ohio State coaches … Top Ten Tenacious three times … third-year letterwinner...2008: Among OSU’s top three receiver rotation … 21 receptions for 272 yards … second-year letterman...2007: 12 catches for 89 yards as a true freshman … caught a touchdown on his very first college reception, three yards from Todd Boeckman in the Youngstown State win.
Dexter Larimore heading into rSr season: 2009: 20 tackles for the Rose Bowl champs … left the Indiana game with a knee sprain and missed the next four contests … returned to action in November … third-year letterwinner...2008: Rotating starter at defensive tackle … 15 tackles, 3.5 TFL for season …2007: Redshirt freshman who was a contributor along the defensive line … 16 tackles, 5.5 TFL for season …2006: Redshirted … spent the year gaining strength and knowledge of OSU’s system.
Rory Nicol heading into rSr season: 2007: 13 GP; 12 GS; Rec: 16-84-5.2-0; Shared starter's role at tight end with Ballard … 16 receptions gained 84 yards for season … 21 career starts. 2006: 13 GP; 10 GS; Rec: 13-151-11.6-3; Played in all 13 games and made 10 starts, including the last six games ... three of his 13 receptions were touchdowns, including two against Indiana. 2005: Went into fall camp contending for a possible starting spot, but a broken right foot in late August ended his season ... underwent rehab Winter Quarter and was cleared to play in the spring. 2004: 10 GP; 0 GS; Rec: 3-34-11.3-1; Made a favorable impression in preseason camp and was one of the first freshmen to crack the two-deep ... made his college debut in the season opener against Cincinnati and was in for 10 minutes.
*Brian Hartline heading into rJr season: 2006: Played in all 13 games with a pair of starts against Northern Illinois and Cincinnati ... fourth on the team with 17 receptions for 256 yards ... averaged 15.1 yards per catch ... 2005: Played with the scout team and was redshirted ... younger brother, Michael isat Kentucky and is on football scholarship.
Ben Person heading into rSr season: 2007: Started every game at right guard for the Big Ten champions … third-year letterman...2006: Played all 12 regular-season games as a member of the second-string offensive line and on special teams...2005: Did not play in the first three games, but saw action in the last nine with the extra point and field goal units ... seven minutes at right guard against Illinois was his longest stint...2004: Spent his first season on the scout team becoming familiar with the Ohio State offense and improving his strength... his younger brother Brian plays football and is on the track team at Xenia.
Lawrence Wilson heading into rSr season: 2008: 7 GP; 7 GS; 8 Sol-18 TT, 2.5 TFL, 1 SK, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 1 FR; Suffered a torn left ACL against Purdue, out for remainder of season and had surgery … Attack Force award: Ohio 2007: 1 GP; 1 GS; 1 Sol-2 TT, 1.5 TFL, 1 SK; Suffered broken right leg in opener with Youngstown State and missed remainder of regular season. 2006: 12 GP; 0 GS; 6 Sol-14 TT, 5 TFL, 3 SK, 1 PBU, 1 QBH, 2 FF; Collected career-high five tackles in the win at Illinois, including three solos; named the team's attack force player of the week. 2005: 10 GP; 0 GS; 0 Sol-2 TT; Played in all but one game, Texas, as a rookie.
Austin Spitler heading into rSr season: 2008: 10 GP; 0 GS; 5 Sol-11 TT, 0.5 TFL; Worked behind James Laurinaitis at MLB … suffered sprained knee vs. Troy and was out for several weeks … special teams champion: Michigan State … Jack Tatum big hit: Michigan … special teams dog tags: Michigan State, Northwestern, Michigan. 2007: 13 GP; 0 GS; 13 Sol-26 TT, 2.5 TFL, 1 SK; Versatile linebacker who started on four special teams units … special units player of week: Wisconsin … Jack Tatum hit of week: Kent State … special teams dog tags: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan … Big Ten all-academic. 2006: 13 GP; 0 GS; 3 Sol-7 TT; Saw the majority of his time on the special teams. 2005: Played with the scout team and impressed the coaches with his overall ability.
Taurian Washington heading into Sr season: 2009: Reserve receiver for the Rose Bowl champions … also a contributor on the special units … second-year letterwinner...2008: Backup wide receiver who provided solid contributions on the special units for the Buckeyes … first-year letterman...2007: Joined the Ohio State lineup as a true freshman … saw some action at receiver and also on special teams for the Big Ten champions.
Curtis Terry heading into rSr season: 2007: Did not see action all season … bothered by recurring foot and ankle sprains...2006: 13 GP; 1 GS; 8 Sol-17 TT, 3.5 TFL, 2 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF; Played in all 13 games and made three starts ... collected 17 tackles, including 3.5 behind the line of scrimmage ... broke up two passes ... 2005: 12 GP; 0 GS; 1 Sol-2 TT; Played in all 12 games, almost all of his time coming with the special teams … had two tackles - one against Texas on kickoff coverage and the other against Northwestern...2004: Carved a niche for himself with the special teams and played in all 12 games ... was a member of the punt coverage, punt return, kickoff and kick return units ... earned his first varsity letter.
Maurice Wells heading into Sr season: 2007: 13 GP; 0 GS; Rush: 103-367-3.6-3; Rec: 10-47-4.7-1; KR: 4-81-20.2-0; Gained 367 yards with three rushing touchdowns for the season. 2006: 13 GP; 0 GS; Rush: 46-171-3.7-1; Rec: 3-55-18.3-0; KR: 1-22-22-0; Played in all 13 games and was the Buckeyes' fourth leading rusher ... carried the ball 46 times for 171 yards and one touchdown ... top game was against Indiana when he carried the ball nine times for 62 yards, including a career-long run of 32 yards. 2005: 9 GP; 0 GS; Rush: 61-199-3.3-1; Rec: 1-1-1-0; Played in nine of the Buckeyes' 12 games ... was the Buckeyes' third leading rusher with 199 yards on 61 carries, an average of 3.3 yards per attempt ... longest run of the year was 25 yards.
Ray Small heading into Sr season: 2008: 11 GP; 0 GS; Rush: 1-(-1)-(-1)-0; Rec: 18-149-8.3-0; PR: 24-364-15.2-1; Suspended for two games in November 2008 for repeated violations of team rules, reportedly being late for meetings. Ranked in NCAA Top 10 in punt return average … special teams champion: Youngstown State. 2007: 11 GP; 4 GS; Rush: 4-49-12.2-0; Rec: 20-267-13.4-2; PR: 21-153-7.3-0 KR: 22-391-17.8-0; Led the team in kick and punt returns … limited in early games by an ankle injury suffered during preseason camp … special teams dog tags: Northwestern, Minnesota, Michigan. 2006: 11 GP; 0 GS; Rec: 8-68-8.5-1; Saw action in 11 games as a true freshman, but did not garner a start among the talented pool of receivers.
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Malcolm Jenkins heading into Sr season: 2008: Consensus All-American first-team and unanimous All-Big Ten Conference first-team choice...Winner of the Jim Thorpe Award, given to the nation's premier defensive back...Quarterfinalist for the Ronnie Lott Trophy and semi-finalist for the Bednarik Award...Was named team captain...Shifted back to field cornerback, starting all thirteen games to lead a secondary that ranked 13th in the nation in pass efficiency defense (105.23 rating), as he collected a career-high 57 tackles (34 solos) with an 8-yard sack and four stops for losses of 23 yards...Caused three fumbles, deflected nine passes and intercepted three others for 7 yards in returns...Also blocked a pair of punts that he advanced for a total of 28 yards...Held the opposition to 230 yards and no touchdowns on 30 catches of 60 passes targeted into his area (7.67 yards per completion/3.83 yards per pass attempt)...Registered 22 third-down stops, including 18 vs. the pass...Did not allow his main pass coverage assignment to catch any passes in seven contests, as those receivers managed just seven receptions for 66 yards (9.43 yards per completion)...2007: 13 GP; 13 GS; PR: 1-21-21-0; 27 Sol-47 TT, 5 TFL, 4 INT, 3 PBU; First Team All-America (Pro Football Weekly) … Second team All-America (Walter Camp, AP, Rivals) … first team all-Big Ten (media, coaches, Rivals) .. Thorpe Award semifinalist … 47 tackles for season … 26 career starts. 2006: 13 GP; 13 GS; PR: 2-7-3.5-0; 40 Sol-55 TT, 4.5 TFL, 4 INT, 3 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FF; Consensus first-team All-Big Ten ... started all 13 games at field corner ... tied for fourth on the team in tackles with 55 ... 40 of his tackles were solo, second-most on the team ... picked off four passes and totaled a team-high 99 return yards ... added three passes broken up and a forced fumble. 2005: 10 GP; 3 GS; KR: 1-34-34-0; 23 Sol-37 TT, 2 PBU; Earned his first letter as a true freshman … worked his way into the rotation at nickel back. 
*Chris Wells heading into Jr season: 2008: Academic All-Big Ten Conference first-team and All-Big Ten second-team selection, as he started eight of ten games that he played in, missing the Ohio University, Southern California and Troy contests...Still managed to lead the team and rank third in the conference with 207 carries for 1,197 yards (5.8 avg) and eight touchdowns...Scored 48 points and caught eight passes for 47 yards (5.9 avg)...Generated 1,244 all-purpose yards, ranking seventh in the league with an average of 124.4 yards per game...Turned the ball over three times on fumbles, including one each in the Youngstown State, Minnesota and Illinois contests...Rushed for over 100 yards in eight contests...Wells started 21 of 36 games as a Buckeye, carrying 585 times for 3,382 yards (5.78 avg) and 30 touchdowns, adding 84 yards on 15 receptions (5.6 avg). He recorded two solo tackles, registered 180 points and generated 3,466 all-purpose yards, an average of 96.28 yards per game...His 3,382 yards rank fourth in school history behind Archie Griffin (5,589; 1972-75), Eddie George (3,768; 1992-95) and Tim Spencer (3,553; 1979-82)...His average of 93.94 yards per game rushing rank third in school annals, topped by Griffin (121.15 ypg) and Jim Otis (94.15 ypg, 1967-69)...Rushed for more than 100 yards 17 times during his career, tying Keith Byars (1982-85) for third on the OSU all-time record list behind Griffin (34) and George (20)...Set the school sophomore rushing record, as his 1,609 yards on the ground in 2007 rank fourth on the Buckeyes single-season record list, surpassed by George (1,927 in 1995), Byars (1,764 in 1984) and Griffin (1,695 in 1974)...2007: 13 GP; 13 GS; Rush: 274-1609-5.9-15; Rec: 5-21-4.2-0; 2 Sol-2 TT; Voted team Most Valuable Player … second team All-America (Rivals) … first team all-Big Ten (media, coaches, Rivals) … 1,609 yards for season with 15 touchdowns … ranks fourth among all-tim...2006: 13 GP; 0 GS; Rush: 104-576-5.5-7; Rec: 2-16-8-0; Played in all 13 games as a true freshman and finished second on the team with 576 yards on 104 carries ... was named the team's outstanding first-year award on offense ... averaged 5.6 yards per rush. Goes by "Beanie," a nickname given to him by his family at a young age. 
James Laurinaitis heading into Sr season: 2008: Named one of four finalists for the 2008 Rotary Lombardi Award (only Big Ten player in consideration for that award)... Winner of the Ronnie Lott Trophy. Named after Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott, the Lott Trophy is awarded to college football's Defensive IMPACT Player of the Year and is given as recognition of athletic performance and the personal character attributes of the player... Recipient of the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an Division I FBS senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence: Classroom, Character, Community, and Competition...Finalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award, presented to the nation's top defender by the Maxwell Club of Philadelphia and one of five defensive players among fifteen finalists for the Walter Camp Player of the Year award...Started all thirteen games, becoming the fourth player in school history to lead the team in tackles three times in a career, as he ranked second in the Big Ten and 14th nationally with an average of 10.0 tackles per game...Recorded a career-high 130 tackles (52 solos) that included four sacks for minus 28 yards, seven stops for losses of 34 yards and one QB pressure...Caused a fumble, deflected four passes and picked off two others...On 108 plays vs. the running game, the opposition gained 381 yards (3.53 ypc) and three touchdowns, with 20 first downs that included five rushes for longer than 10 yards, including two more than 20 yards, as he also stopped ball carriers for no gain at the line of scrimmage five times...On 41 pass plays he was involved in, the opposition completed 23 of those tosses (56.10%) for 147 yards and five first downs, an average of 6.39 yards per pass completion and 3.59 yards per pass attempt (jammed or rerouted receivers on eleven incomplete throws)...Made twelve of his tackles inside the red zone, including six on goal-line plays...Made nineteen third-down hits (11 vs. the run/8 vs. the pass) and six fourth-down stops (including one on a punt return)...Helped the team rank 14th in the nation in total defense (293.77 ypg), sixth in scoring defense (13.92 ppg) and 19th in rush defense (110.23 ypg)...2007: 13 GP; 13 GS; 51 Sol-121 TT, 8.5 TFL, 5 SK, 2 INT, 1 PBU, 1 FR; All-America linebacker who had another stellar season … Butkus Award winner … Big Ten defensive player of the year … Nagurski Award finalist … Lombardi Award finalist … Bednarik Award finalist … Lott Trophy finalist … Walter Camp player of the year finalist … first team All-America (Walter Camp, FWAA, AFCA, Sporting News, AP, Rivals) … lead team with 121 tackles … first team all-Big Ten (media, coaches, Rivals) … voted team caption … 25 career starts … Bill Willis award for defensive MVP … Big Ten all-academic … third-year letterman. 2006: 13 GP; 13 GS; 53 Sol-115 TT, 8.5 TFL, 4 SK, 5 INT, 2 PBU, 3 FF; Won the 2006 Nagurski Award as the nation's best defensive player ... was a finalist for the Butkus and Bednarik awards as a true sophomore... first-team All-Big Ten ... named a Walter Camp All-America and also by the Football Writers Association of America ... started all 13 games at the middle linebacker spot ... led the Buckeyes with 115 tackles, including 53 solo stops ... paced the Buckeyes with five interceptions, including a stretch of four-consecutive games against Texas, Cincinnati, Penn State and Iowa... his father is a popular professional wrestler watching his career peak in the 1980s and 1990s, known as "Animal" of the Legion of Doom, The Road Warriors tag team in WCW & WWE. 
Aaron Pettrey heading into rSr season: 2009 Texas vs the Nation Invite…2008: XP 1-1, FG 7-8, 40-49: 4-4, 50+ 2-3, Long 54, 13 TB-74 KO; Averaged 62.9 yards per kickoff in 2008 with 13 touchbacks … 54-yard field goal against Youngstown State, the fourth longest in Ohio Stadium history … special teams champion: Penn State, Illinois … special teams dog tags: Youngstown State, Ohio, Purdue, Illinois. 2007: Handled the Buckeyes' kickoffs in 2007 … hampered by a hip flexor strain during first half of season. 2006: XP 55-58, FG 8-11, 40-49: 3-4, 50+ 2-3, Long 51, 37 TB-64 KO; Converted his last five field goals, including a 51-yarder against Indiana and a 50-yarder at Illinois … none of his 61 kickoffs in the regular season went out of bounds and 35 were not brought out of the end zone … named Ohio State's special units player of the week three times. 2005: Walked on in the fall and was redshirted … converted to grant-in-aid at the end of winter quarter. 
Cameron Heyward heading into Sr season: 2009: Had 10 TFL, 6.5 sacks for the Rose Bowl champs … second team all-Big Ten … Lombardi Award nominee …2008: Rotating starter along the defensive front who is equally comfortable at tackle or end … 36 tackles, three sacks for season …2007: Became a starter along the defensive line as a true freshman … 30 tackles, 9 TFL, 2.5 sacks and 2 PBU...Son of former NFL running back Craig “Ironhead” Heyward. 
Jermale Hines heading into Sr season: 2009: Starter at free safety … fourth on the squad with 57 tackles for the campaign …2008: Gained an increased role at safety … 31 tackles for the year …2007: True freshman defender who was productive on special teams from the midseason point … played on two special units. 
Brian Robiskie heading into Sr season: 2008: Finalist for the Draddy Award, given for academic excellence, receiving an $18,000 post-graduate scholarship from the National Football Foundation after compiling a 3.54 grade point average in Marketing...Winner of the Team's Paul Warfield Outstanding Receiver Award for the second-straight year... Added All-Big Ten Conference honorable mention...Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Top 30 choice...Started all thirteen games, shifting to flanker while leading the team for the second consecutive season, catching 42-of-71 passes targeted to him (59.15%) for 535 yards (12.7 avg) and eight touchdowns...24 of his receptions produced first downs (57.14%), as he converted 10-of-24 third-down tosses (41.67%)...Had 17 receptions for at least 10 yards (40.48%), as eight of those grabs totaled 20 or more yards (19.05%)...Had key catches that set up thirteen touchdown drives and saw six other series end with field goals...Proved to be a capable clutch receiver, as seven of his receptions came inside the red zone, including six on goal-line plays...Averaged 3.23 receptions and 41.15 yards per game receiving...Returned four punts for 17 yards (4.2 avg) and added an 11-yard kickoff return to amass 563 all-purpose yards (43.31 ypg)...2007: 13 GP; 13 GS; Rec: 55-935-17-11; PR: 7-60-8.6-0; Led the Buckeyes with 55 receptions for 935 yards, with 11 scores … first team ESPN/CoSIDA Academic All-America (3.50 in marketing) … Biletnikoff Award semifinalist … second team all-Big Ten (Rivals). 2006: 13 GP; 5 GS; Rec: 29-383-13.2-5; PR: 1-0-0-0; Played all 13 games and made five starts, including in two of the team's final four games ... finished third on the team with 29 catches for 383 yards and five touchdowns. 2005: 12 GP; 0 GS; Rec: 1-13-13-0; Would have to rate as one of the more pleasant surprises of the year ... made an early impression with his athletic ability and nailed down a spot on the special teams ... appeared in all 12 games, but almost all of his playing time came with the special teams...his father, Terry Robiskie, played in the NFL and was the interim head coach of the Cleveland Browns before returning to role of assistant on the Browns' staff. 
Kurt Coleman heading into Sr season: 2009 Senior Bowl Invite…2008: 11 GP; 11 GS; 43 Sol-78 TT, 4 TFL, 1 SK, 4 INT, 5 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FF; Second team all-Big Ten at strong safety … ranked 40th in NCAA in interceptions (4) … third on team with 78 tackles … missed the first two games with an ankle injury … six tackles at USC … pair of interceptions (first of his career) were key plays against Troy … 11 tackles in the Fiesta Bowl … defensive champion: Troy, Penn State, Illinois, Michigan … special teams dog tags: Troy, Illinois … Arnie Chonko and SAE awards from OSU coaches. 2007: 13 GP; 13 GS; 29 Sol-64 TT, 3.5 TFL, 1 SK, 4 PBU, 1 FF, 1 BLK; Honorable Mention All--Big 10 … starting strong safety who was a significant contributor on special teams … sack and five tackles against Michigan State, SAE award for outstanding play in Homecoming game … seven tackles against Illinois, defensive palyer of week … 10 tackles in the BCS championship game. 2006: 12 GP; 0 GS; 5 Sol-9 TT, 0.5 TFL, 1 BLK. 
Ross Homan heading into rSr season: 2009: Led the Rose Bowl champions with 108 tackles … second team all-Big Ten … Randy Gradishar Award (outstanding linebacker) from Ohio State coaches …2008: First-year starter at will linebacker … fourth on squad with 67 tackles, six TFL for season …2007: Missed much of the season with turf toe … took a medical redshirt…2006: Played all 13 games and collected 28 tackles, which ranked ninth on the team and third among linebackers. 
Justin Boren heading into rSr season: 2009: First team all-Big Ten … started 11 games at left guard …2008: Did not see varsity action sitting out his transfer year from Michigan…2007: All-Big Ten honorable mention (coaches and media) at Michigan ... started all 13 games, the first eight contests at center and the final five games at left guard ...2006: At Michigan: Earned first varsity letter ... played in five games and made one starting assignment at right guard. 
Marcus Freeman heading into rSr season: 2008: All-Big Ten Conference second-team selection…One of three national finalists for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes' Bobby Bowden Award, which honors one college football player for their achievements on the field, in the classroom and for his conduct as a "faith model" in the community. Nominees must have a 3.0 GPA or better and must also have the backing of his school's athletic director and head football coach. The award is presented each year prior to the Bowl Championship Series' national title game…Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Top 30 honoree…Added Academic All-Big Ten and Academic All-District first-team honors from CoSIDA, attaining a 3.35 grade point average in post-graduate studies…Started all thirteen games at weak-side outside linebacker, but also saw action on the strong-side…Ranked second on the team with 84 tackles (39 solos) that included a career-high 3.5 sacks for minus 24 yards…Added 9.5 stops for losses totaling 45 yards, as he helped the team rank 14th nationally in total defense (293.77 ypg) and sixth in scoring defense (13.92 ppg)…Also deflected four passes and recovered one fumble...2007: 13 GP; 13 GS; 66 Sol-109 TT, 9.5 TFL, 1.5 SK, 5 PBU, 2 FF; Second-year starting linebacker and a part of three special teams units … second team all-Big Ten (coaches) … second on squad with 109 tackles for season … 9.5 TFL, 5 PBU in 2007 … Big Ten all-academic … third-year letterman. 2006: 13 GP; 11 GS; 34 Sol-71 TT, 2.5 TFL, 1 SK, 2 INT, 6 PBU; Team's third-leading tackler with 71 stops, including 15 in the national championship game ... played in all 13 games and started 11 at strongside linebacker ... second on the team with six pass break-ups. 2005: Went into the season as a possible starter, but injured his knee (meniscus surgery, then an infection) in the season opener and wound up missing the remainder of the year and being redshirted. 2004: 13 GP; 0 GS; 1 Sol-4 TT; Finished his rookie season with four tackles, recording one solo stop and three assists, in 13 games ... made his college debut in the season opener against Cincinnati and picked up his first career assist. 
*Thaddeus Gibson heading into rJr season: 2008: Carved a place in the starting lineup at defensive end … 26 tackles, 5 sacks, 9 TFL in 2008 … 6-yard sack in opener with Youngstown State … sack against Troy … four tackles in Big Ten opener with Minnesota … forced a Wisconsin fumble … forced a Purdue fumble and recorded two TFL, a sack and six tackles against the Boilermakers … returned a Michigan State fumble 69 yards for a touchdown … 3-yard sack and five tackles against Penn State … two TFL and an 11-yard sack in Fiesta Bowl … Agonis/Rick Meyer Award from OSU coaches … second-year letterman… 2007 (Freshman): part of three special teams units … 11 tackles, 3 TFL for year … recorded a sack and a forced fumble in the win over Wisconsin … special teams dog tags: Youngstown State … first-year letterman...2006: (Redshirt), worked with the scout team and showed steady improvement. 
Brian Rolle heading into Sr season: 2009: Starter at middle linebacker … ranked second on team with 94 tackles …2008: Versatile contributor on the special units … 21 tackles for the season …2007: True freshman was an impact player on special teams, playing on three of those units … 18 tackles for the season. 
Chimdi Chekwa heading into rSr season: 2009: Honorable mention all-Big Ten … sixth on the team with 43 tackles and team leader with seven PBU … third-year letterwinner … part of the 2009 Big Ten champion 4x100 relay in outdoor track...2008: Regular starter at corner … 30 tackles for the season … led Buckeyes with 11 solo tackles in Fiesta Bowl...2007: Saw considerable playing time as a nickel-back … was also part of three special teams units … 30 tackles, 9 PBU for season...2006: Redshirted. 
Devin Barclay heading into Sr season: 2009: Handled some of the kickoffs for the Buckeyes throughout the season before taking on the placekicking duties after an injury to Aaron Pettrey … three made field goals in Rose Bowl from 19, 20 and 38 yards … special teams player of week: Iowa … first-year letterwinner...(former professional soccer player...older-28/29 year old kicking prospect). 
Brandon Saine heading into Sr season: 2009: Keyed the Buckeye ground game with 739 rushing yards, four TD … also had 17 catches with a pair of receiving scores … second team all-Big Ten … 59 yards erceiving, 45 yards rushing in Rose Bowl win … scored on a 13-yard reception from Pryor on the first drive vs. Oregon … offensive player of week: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa … Rex Kern Award for outstanding back from Ohio State coaches …Top Ten Tenacious twice … third-year letterwinner...2008: Was a hybrid factor in the Buckeye offense … second-year letterman...2007: Rushed for 267 yards and two scores as a true freshman in 2007. 
*Donald Washington heading into rJr season: 2007: 13 GP; 13 GS; 29 Sol-39 TT, 2 TFL, 1 SK, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 1 FR; Honorable Mention All--Big 10 (coaches). Starting cornerback with 39 tackles for the season … 70-yard interception return for a touchdown against Kent State…2006: 13 GP; 9 GS; 28 Sol-41 TT, 1 TFL, 1 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR, 2 FF; Named the team's most outstanding first-year defensive player at the postseason banquet ... started nine games when Ohio State opened in its nickel package ... 2005: Played on the scout team ... did not see any game action. 
Bryant Browning heading into rSr season: 2009: Second-year starter on offensive line … honorable mention all-Big Ten … started every game at right guard … Jim Parker lineman of week: Toledo, Indiana … Top Ten Tenacious four times … third-year letterwinner...2008: First-year starter at right tackle replacing graduated All-American Kirk Barton … also played guard in the offensive line rotation … made first career start vs. Youngstown State …2007: Contributed as a reserve offensive lineman … also played a key role on special teams … first-year letterman...2006: Redshirted...Spent the season on the scout team but improved in all areas of his game. 
Jim Cordle heading into rSr season: 2009 East-West Shrine Invite...2008: Starter along the offensive line … began the season at center … moved over to guard with the injury to Rehring and was the starter there since Troy (last 10 games) … Jim Parker award: Troy. 2007: First-year starter at center … played much of the season with his right hand in a cast to protect a wrist fracture … ESPN all-MayDay team for toughness … offensive player of week: Akron … Jim Parker lineman of week: Minnesota … Jim Marshall "Warrior" award … Big Ten all-academic. 2006: Was the No. 2 center behind Rimington Award finalist Doug Datish … played in six games as a redshirt freshman. 2005: Enrolled early (Spring Quarter) and made a favorable impression with the coaches … suffered a broken foot in fall camp, however, and wound up being redshirted … continued to study film and was able to resume workouts during winter conditioning. 
Anderson Russell heading into rSr season: 2008: 13 GP; 13 GS; 38 Sol-67 TT, 2 INT, 3 PBU, 2 FR, 3 FF; Started at free safety … defensive champion: Minnesota. 2007: 13 GP; 13 GS; KR: 2-47-23.5-0; 38 Sol-63 TT, 7 TFL, 3 SK, 5 PBU, 1 FF; Honorable Mention All--Big 10 (coaches). Came back from knee surgery with an outstanding campaign … won the Jim Marshall "Warrior" award. 2006: 5 GP; 4 GS; 8 Sol-16 TT, 1 TFL, 1 INT; Moved up the depth chart throughout preseason, then a six-tackle effort against Northern Illinois in the season-opener vaulted him into the starting role at free safety in week two at Texas … tore his right ACL in week five at Iowa and missed the rest of the season. 2005: Played with the scout team and did not see any game action ... impressed the coaching staff with his work ethic and understanding of what was expected of him ... came close to being thrown into the fray a couple of times, but was ultimately redshirted. Personal: Father, Kevin, played football with the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL and his brother, Brandon, played at the University of North Carolina. 
Todd Boeckman heading into rSr season: 2007: 13 GP; 13 GS; Rush: 56-63-1.1-0; Pass: 298-190-63.8-2372-25-14; Rec: 1-(-13)-(-13)-0; First-year starter at quarterback for the Buckeyes … first team all-Big Ten (media) … second team all-Big Ten (Rivals) … Davey O'Brien Award semifinalist … led Big Ten in passing efficiency with 148.94 rating … 191-299 for 2,379 yards … 25 TD against 14 interceptions. 2006: 3 GP; 0 GS; Rush: 4-14-3.5-1; Pass: 3-2-66.7-19-0-0; Saw action in three games, playing against Cincinnati, Indiana and Northwestern. 2005: 4 GP; 0 GS; Pass: 7-5-71.4-67-1-0; Played in three games, making his collegiate debut against Miami and hooking up with Ted Ginn on a 42-yard touchdown to close out the scoring for OSU in a 34-14 win. 2004: Seemed a cinch to be redshirted and understudy Justin Zwick and Troy Smith ... but that changed in week six when Zwick injured his shoulder at Iowa ... was basically the No. 2 quarterback from that point on, backing up Smith in the last five games of the regular season and Zwick in the Alamo Bowl ... graduated from St. Henry in the spring of 2003 and enrolled at Ohio State on a part-time basis the following fall ... was able to take part in fall drills until classes started ... also took part in the bowl practice at the Fiesta Bowl before enrolling full-time at the beginning of Winter Quarter 2004...has an older brother, Trent, who played baseball at Defiance College, and a younger brother, Toby, who currently plays football at Cincinnati (he is a freshman this year) ... a cousin, Cory Luebke, is a starting pitcher on the Ohio State baseball team. 
Devon Torrence heading into Sr season: 2009: Registered 35 tackles for the season … a starter in three games for the Rose Bowl champions … eight tackles and a sack vs. USC … made first start vs. Toledo … defensive player of week: USC … Top Ten Tenacious twice … second-year letterwinner...2008: Got his first opportunity at cornerback … 10 tackles for the year …2007: Saw limited action at receiver and also on special teams. 
Nader Abdallah heading into rSr season: 2007: 13 GP; 8 GS; 8 Sol-19 TT, 3 TFL, 1 SK; Made significant contributions along the defensive line … 18 tackles for season … starter at Minnesota … sack and three tackles in the Wisconsin win … first-year letterman. 2006: Added depth on the defensive front ... saw action in four games vs. Northern Illinois, Texas, Cincinnati and Minnesota. 2005: 4 GP; 0 GS; 1 Sol-1 TT; Played a total of 14 minutes in four games, including six minutes in the opener against Miami (Ohio) ... also had appearances against Indiana, Minnesota and Northwestern ... lone tackle of the year was an assist against the RedHawks. 2004: Was redshirted and played on the scout squad. 
Alex Boone heading into Sr season: 2007: Third-year starter at left tackle … second team All-Big Ten (media, coaches, Rivals) … 22 career starts … offensive player of the week: Purdue … Jim Parker lineman of the week: Northwestern, Penn State … third-year letterman. 2006: Cited for drunken driving in April 2006. Started the first nine games at left tackle, but missed the next two (Illinois and Northwestern) before returning as a reserve against Michigan ... was back in the starting lineup in the national championship game ... team's offensive lineman of the game vs. Penn State ... helped the Buckeyes average 229.7 yards passing per game ... Buckeyes also ran for 180.1 yards per game for an average of 409.8 total yards per game ... offensive line allowed just 12 sacks in the regular season. 2005: Played in 11 of the Buckeyes' 12 games for a total of 126 minutes ... Texas is the only game he did not play in ... took over for Barton at Penn State and started the Michigan State, Indiana and Minnesota games the next three weeks...an uncle, Ed Boone, played football at Penn State. 
Doug Worthington heading into rSr season: 2009 East-West Shrine Invite…2008: 13 GP; 10 GS; 11 Sol-34 TT, 5 TFL, 1.5 SK, 1 QBH, 1 FR; Stopped for speeding, charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated in July 2008. Pled guilty, paid fine and attend a three-day alcohol intervention program. Rotating starter along the defensive line. 2007: 13 GP; 12 GS; 9 Sol-24 TT, 2 TFL, 1 SK, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FF; Earned Attack Force award, Jack Tatum hit of week against Akron. 2006: 7 GP; 0 GS; 2 Sol-3 TT; Three tackles came in the last five games of the regular-season (Indiana, Minnesota and Northwestern). 2005: Played on the scout team … injured his right knee on the final day of bowl practice before the team broke for the holiday season … had surgery and sat out winter and spring. Personal: Father, Doug, played football at the University of Colorado. 
Dane Sanzenbacher heading into Sr season: 2009: Season totals: 36 catches, 570 yards, six TD … offensive player of week: Toledo, New Mexico State … Paul Warfield Award (outstanding receiver) from Ohio State coaches … Top Ten Tenacious three times … third-year letterwinner...2008: Among OSU’s top three receiver rotation … 21 receptions for 272 yards … second-year letterman...2007: 12 catches for 89 yards as a true freshman … caught a touchdown on his very first college reception, three yards from Todd Boeckman in the Youngstown State win. 
Dexter Larimore heading into rSr season: 2009: 20 tackles for the Rose Bowl champs … left the Indiana game with a knee sprain and missed the next four contests … returned to action in November … third-year letterwinner...2008: Rotating starter at defensive tackle … 15 tackles, 3.5 TFL for season …2007: Redshirt freshman who was a contributor along the defensive line … 16 tackles, 5.5 TFL for season …2006: Redshirted … spent the year gaining strength and knowledge of OSU’s system. 
Rory Nicol heading into rSr season: 2007: 13 GP; 12 GS; Rec: 16-84-5.2-0; Shared starter's role at tight end with Ballard … 16 receptions gained 84 yards for season … 21 career starts. 2006: 13 GP; 10 GS; Rec: 13-151-11.6-3; Played in all 13 games and made 10 starts, including the last six games ... three of his 13 receptions were touchdowns, including two against Indiana. 2005: Went into fall camp contending for a possible starting spot, but a broken right foot in late August ended his season ... underwent rehab Winter Quarter and was cleared to play in the spring. 2004: 10 GP; 0 GS; Rec: 3-34-11.3-1; Made a favorable impression in preseason camp and was one of the first freshmen to crack the two-deep ... made his college debut in the season opener against Cincinnati and was in for 10 minutes. 
*Brian Hartline heading into rJr season: 2006: Played in all 13 games with a pair of starts against Northern Illinois and Cincinnati ... fourth on the team with 17 receptions for 256 yards ... averaged 15.1 yards per catch ... 2005: Played with the scout team and was redshirted ... younger brother, Michael isat Kentucky and is on football scholarship. 
Ben Person heading into rSr season: 2007: Started every game at right guard for the Big Ten champions … third-year letterman...2006: Played all 12 regular-season games as a member of the second-string offensive line and on special teams...2005: Did not play in the first three games, but saw action in the last nine with the extra point and field goal units ... seven minutes at right guard against Illinois was his longest stint...2004: Spent his first season on the scout team becoming familiar with the Ohio State offense and improving his strength... his younger brother Brian plays football and is on the track team at Xenia. 
Lawrence Wilson heading into rSr season: 2008: 7 GP; 7 GS; 8 Sol-18 TT, 2.5 TFL, 1 SK, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 1 FR; Suffered a torn left ACL against Purdue, out for remainder of season and had surgery … Attack Force award: Ohio 2007: 1 GP; 1 GS; 1 Sol-2 TT, 1.5 TFL, 1 SK; Suffered broken right leg in opener with Youngstown State and missed remainder of regular season. 2006: 12 GP; 0 GS; 6 Sol-14 TT, 5 TFL, 3 SK, 1 PBU, 1 QBH, 2 FF; Collected career-high five tackles in the win at Illinois, including three solos; named the team's attack force player of the week. 2005: 10 GP; 0 GS; 0 Sol-2 TT; Played in all but one game, Texas, as a rookie. 
Jake Ballard heading into Sr season: . 
Austin Spitler heading into rSr season: 2008: 10 GP; 0 GS; 5 Sol-11 TT, 0.5 TFL; Worked behind James Laurinaitis at MLB … suffered sprained knee vs. Troy and was out for several weeks … special teams champion: Michigan State … Jack Tatum big hit: Michigan … special teams dog tags: Michigan State, Northwestern, Michigan. 2007: 13 GP; 0 GS; 13 Sol-26 TT, 2.5 TFL, 1 SK; Versatile linebacker who started on four special teams units … special units player of week: Wisconsin … Jack Tatum hit of week: Kent State … special teams dog tags: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan … Big Ten all-academic. 2006: 13 GP; 0 GS; 3 Sol-7 TT; Saw the majority of his time on the special teams. 2005: Played with the scout team and impressed the coaches with his overall ability. 
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Taurian Washington heading into Sr season: 2009: Reserve receiver for the Rose Bowl champions … also a contributor on the special units … second-year letterwinner...2008: Backup wide receiver who provided solid contributions on the special units for the Buckeyes … first-year letterman...2007: Joined the Ohio State lineup as a true freshman … saw some action at receiver and also on special teams for the Big Ten champions. 
Curtis Terry heading into rSr season: 2007: Did not see action all season … bothered by recurring foot and ankle sprains...2006: 13 GP; 1 GS; 8 Sol-17 TT, 3.5 TFL, 2 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF; Played in all 13 games and made three starts ... collected 17 tackles, including 3.5 behind the line of scrimmage ... broke up two passes ... 2005: 12 GP; 0 GS; 1 Sol-2 TT; Played in all 12 games, almost all of his time coming with the special teams … had two tackles - one against Texas on kickoff coverage and the other against Northwestern...2004: Carved a niche for himself with the special teams and played in all 12 games ... was a member of the punt coverage, punt return, kickoff and kick return units ... earned his first varsity letter. 
Maurice Wells heading into Sr season: 2007: 13 GP; 0 GS; Rush: 103-367-3.6-3; Rec: 10-47-4.7-1; KR: 4-81-20.2-0; Gained 367 yards with three rushing touchdowns for the season. 2006: 13 GP; 0 GS; Rush: 46-171-3.7-1; Rec: 3-55-18.3-0; KR: 1-22-22-0; Played in all 13 games and was the Buckeyes' fourth leading rusher ... carried the ball 46 times for 171 yards and one touchdown ... top game was against Indiana when he carried the ball nine times for 62 yards, including a career-long run of 32 yards. 2005: 9 GP; 0 GS; Rush: 61-199-3.3-1; Rec: 1-1-1-0; Played in nine of the Buckeyes' 12 games ... was the Buckeyes' third leading rusher with 199 yards on 61 carries, an average of 3.3 yards per attempt ... longest run of the year was 25 yards. 
Ray Small heading into Sr season: 2008: 11 GP; 0 GS; Rush: 1-(-1)-(-1)-0; Rec: 18-149-8.3-0; PR: 24-364-15.2-1; Suspended for two games in November 2008 for repeated violations of team rules, reportedly being late for meetings. Ranked in NCAA Top 10 in punt return average … special teams champion: Youngstown State. 2007: 11 GP; 4 GS; Rush: 4-49-12.2-0; Rec: 20-267-13.4-2; PR: 21-153-7.3-0 KR: 22-391-17.8-0; Led the team in kick and punt returns … limited in early games by an ankle injury suffered during preseason camp … special teams dog tags: Northwestern, Minnesota, Michigan. 2006: 11 GP; 0 GS; Rec: 8-68-8.5-1; Saw action in 11 games as a true freshman, but did not garner a start among the talented pool of receivers. 
Andre Amos heading into rSr season: . 