Talented, graceful, athletica speed receivermissed first two with ankle sprainhandled punts and kickoffs vs. Missouri. Early in the fourth quarter, Troy Smith threw a 37-yard pass from to sophomore wide receiver Brian Robiskie to avoid a sack. Freshman wideout Brian Hartline caught two of Smiths touchdown passes; the other two went to Anthony Gonzalez and Ted Ginn, Jr. Tailback Antonio Pittman had 80 yards on the ground. RT 67 BROOKS BURRIS (6-7-290, Sr.*) Versatileshared top lineman honors for WVU game experienced veteran of 34 games & 11 startseight starts in 1997. Penn State took the ball at its 30 with six minutes left in the first half and with the aid of a pass interference penalty drove to the Ohio State 7. yds. Offense-2022 OSU had a top 5 offense in 2022 based on SP+. Their aggressive defense took the ball away four times on three interceptions and a forced fumble, while Ohio State never turned the ball over. DT 79 RYAN PICKETT (6-3, 290, Fr.) Gaoteote has the versatility to play each of the linebacker positions, but hell need to be more consistent for the defensive coaching staff to trust him with enough playing time to make an impact. 1 team by the coaches' poll. BBall Podcast Featuring QB- Kyle McCord/Devin Brown-Not much to say here but it should be a legit competition. In his first season, its fair to temper expectations mostly because its hard to imagine Ohio State catches lighting in a bottle with running backs transitioning to linebacker (i.e., Chambers). Both offense and defense performed at high levels, and the only Michigan State score (and 69 of its 198 yards) came against the OSU reserves, with a minute to play. Most of his reps will likely come in the 4-3 package as the mike linebacker against offenses with multiple tight ends (also called 12 personnel). Consider this article and the following articles in the next 10 days as you would an NFL mock draft. When Stroud won the job, McCord assumed a role as the teams primary backup. FIRST TEAM SE 9 DAVID BOSTON (6-3, 215, Jr.) All-America candidateLeads team with 12 catches and 184 rec. They scored on a 50 yard field goal by Aaron Pettrey just before halftime but did not have another effective offensive series after that. Can play either all LB positionswill see playing time this year after a fine spring showinga tough & physical player. 3 quarterback and consensus five-star recruit from St. Josephs (Penn.) When he regains his strength and brings his body up to speed, he will be the first rotational linebacker off the bench against Notre Dame, Arkansas State and Toledo. PK 47 DAN STULTZ (6-0, 195, So) Second on team with 17 points in 98 (Wiley 18) 55-yard FG vs. IU last yearcould become one of OSUs all-time bests. The 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes football team was an American football team representing the Ohio State University in the college football season of 20062007. C 78 DREW ELFORD (6-4, 300, Jr.) Moved to center last fall but can play all the offensive line positionsslowed by ankle sprain this fall but will press for time. RT 75 HENRY FLEMING (6-7, 305, So.) The defense held, forcing a field goal, a lead that held up until two minutes left in the quarter, when Troy Smith capped a long drive with a scoring pass to tight end Rory Nicol. vs. West Virginia. SECOND TEAM SE 80 Reggie Germany (6-2, 195, So.) Brown will likely operate in the role Miller filled last season for the Buckeyes. The defense, which again moved into first place in NCAA I-A scoring defense, was highlighted by Antonio Smith, who had 11 solo tackles (12 overall), 4 for losses including a sack, and a forced fumble. 25-ranked overall prospect, No. LT 77 TYSON WALTER (6-5, 305, So. ) Chris Wells scored the sixth Buckeye touchdown on a 12-yard run in the 4th quarter, and Aaron Pettrey added a 51-yard field goal. Of course the discussion starts and ends here, need one of these guys to pan out. This season, Tommy Eichenberg and Steele Chambers will play a significant role as starters or role players, and right now we have them as the frontrunners for the starting jobs. The Lions gained only a single yard, however, and missed a field goal. Official Depth Chart-USC-Rose Bowl-January 1, 2007. QB 7 JOE GERMAINE (6-2, 205, Sr.*) Terrific timing & accuracy6th in OSU passing annals with 3,702 yds5th in TD passes (35)14th nationally in pass effica Flemming had a really tough year, need him to take it to a new level. Tony Hunt with four more carries outrushed Antonio Pittman, 138 yards to 110, and Troy Smith (12 of 22 passing) was virtually even with Anthony Morelli in passing statistics. The Buckeyes take the field against Minnesota on 2006-10-28. Ohio State had a perfectly balanced offense for the game, accruing 270 yards both passing and rushing. FB 36 SEAN PENNY (6-2, 215, So.) Ohio States depth chart will undoubtedly change between May and August. Local reporters will not spend every media availability with Day asking him who will be QB1. Conferences. LB- Steele Chambers/CJ Hicks-Unclear if Eichenberg of Steele come back for a 5th year. Running back Antonio Pittman carried the ball 19 times for 111 yards and a touchdown, while true freshman Chris Wells, in his first game as a Buckeye, carried the ball 10 times for 50 yards and a touchdown. CB 19 AHMED PLUMMER (6-0, 190, Jr.) Student of the game who is fast becoming a big-time player made 6th career INT in 1st qtr. On August 30, Jim Tressel announced the awarding of scholarships to four former walk-onssenior WR Derek Harden, senior FB Ryan Franzinger, RS junior FB/wedgebuster Trever Robinson, and RS sophomore center Tyler "Tank" Whaley.[5]. On defense, linebacker James Laurinaitis intercepted a pass in his fourth consecutive game and registered a sack, linebacker Marcus Freeman also had a sack and an interception, and safety Brandon Mitchell intercepted a pass and recovered a fumble by Iowa tight end Scott Chandler. We will also address the second-string and third-string Buckeyes at each position. Even so Illinois forced a punt and drove for its only touchdown. A source for local news in Cincinnati and across the Tri-State of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Ohio Revised CodesOhio Revised Code. Ohio State scored on the opening play of the game with a kickoff return by Ted Ginn Jr, but it would be the last play of the game (and his college career) for him as he left the game with a foot injury sustained during his touchdown celebration. Depth will require younger guys to step up. DE 60 BRENT JOHNSON (6-4, 265, So.) With the Buckeyes spring game in the rear-view mirror, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and his staff will enter the summer with a barebones outline for their rosters depth chart in 2022. SE 80 REGGIE GERMANY (6-2, 195, So.) Here is our take based on game usage, interviews, practice reports and other intel. C 63 KURT MURPHY (6-4, 290, Jr.) Strong, young playerintelligentmakes all line calls shared top lineman honors for WVU game21-game veteran. True freshmancame on strong during fall camp all-Ohio selection in high schoolvery strong and explosive. Ohio State stopped Iowa on three-and-out after the opening kickoff, then drove the field on its first possession to lead 70 and quiet a record Kinnick Stadium crowd overwhelmingly dressed in gold. The offense again started slowly in the 2nd half until effective rushing by Antonio Pittman, including a 48-yard sprint for a touchdown, put the game away. Has good quickness and athleticismhas played tight end, right guard and left guardconcentrated on guard position in fall. NIU running back Garrett Wolfe, as predicted, was the dominant force for the Huskies, amassing 285 of the Huskies 343 total yards, including 171 yards rushing, while touching the ball on half of Northern Illinoiss offensive plays. However Ohio State made all the big plays to overcome a strong defensive effort by Penn State and win going away, 286. Except for Wolfe, the Huskies were totally ineffective on offense, converting only one out of thirteen third downs. Both Pittman and Chris Wells had a touchdown run. Would like to see this trio become a dominant group as Wypler/Jackson return. That wasnt the case at the beginning of 2021, though. Summary-The skill groups will just be ridiculous. DT 79 RYAN PICKETT (6-3, 290, Fr.) True freshmanimpressive fall campjumped right onto the two-deep chartshigh school All-American by numerous publications. Just a level headed discussion about what the depth chart will look like. by: Justin Holbrock. Mitchell is a former four-star, No. Ohio State spotted Indiana an early 30 lead, then crushed the Hoosiers with seven unanswered scoring drives to win 443. As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Buckeye fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. Chris Wells added a career high 99 yards. RG 64 BEN GILBERT (6-5, 295, Jr.) Strong fall campkeeps improvingshared OSUs lineman of the week honors for WVU and Mizzou games24-game, 16-start vet. Undersized LB, but a huge hittera bell-ringerhad team-high 10 tackles vs. Toledomoved from SS to linebacker position this fall. The Buckeye rout, coupled with Michigans 343 defeat of Indiana, set the stage for the first No. Played in all 13 games last year as a true frosh with plenty of special teams actiontwo career INTs, incl. RECRUITING: FOUR-STAR (RB) FROM ARCHBISHOP HOBAN AND ARIZONA STATE TRANSFER. WR-Harrison Jr/Ebuka/Flemming-The starting receivers all return. WebWe have held our opponents to only 33 rushing first downs and 5 rushing touchdowns (two for Ohio State, two for MSU and one for Ball State). Cincinnati scored on its second possession of the game, driving 80 yards in five plays and capping the drive with a 22 yard pass from Dustin Grutza to Jared Martin. Terrific athletestrong & explosivewill challenge for starting honorsexpected to be 100 pct. Hicks, Palaie Gaoteote, Reid Carrico and Gabe Powers. DT- Mike Hall/Tyliek Williams-The two young DTs showed a lot of talent and flashed this year while sharing snaps with older guys. Ohio State began strong, driving the ball 80 yards on its opening series for a Chris Wells touchdown. Play Index. Ted Ginn was named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week. On defense Quinn Pitcock recorded 3 sacks and penetrated the UC backfield the entire game. The Buckeyes kept the ball for the entire 3rd quarter except one brief Hawkeye possession, and accumulated an overwhelming 40:30 to 19:30 advantage in time of possession. In the final two minutes, Penn State put together a strong drive in an attempt to regain control over the game, but this was ended with the first of two interceptions. 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The Buckeyes outgained the Wildcats 425297. Cody Simon, C.J. FB 23 MATT KELLER (6-0, 238, Jr.) Savvy, crafty & works hard3rd-leading rusher and receiver in 97 (257 rush yards & 19 receptions)boom-boom blocker. The game was even in all but the score. FL 15 DEE MILLER (6-1, 200, Sr.*) Spectacular, big-play receiver14 rec. RT 67 BROOKS BURRIS (6-7-290, Sr.*) Versatileshared top lineman honors for WVU gameexper-ienced veteran of 35 games & 13 startseight starts in 1997. CB 11 ANTOINE WINFIELD (5-9, 180, Sr.) All-AmericanThorpe Award candidateloves to practice loves to playall 8 tackles this year are solosa warrior. Justin Zwick entered the game at quarterback and effectively led a scoring drive, and late in the game 3rd and 4th string quarterbacks Todd Boeckman and Rob Schoenhoft took snaps. and 2 TDs vs. Toledo3rd on team with 7 rec. Hart scored his third touchdown after the recovery nineteen seconds into the 4th quarter and the lead was again down to 4. Everything will fall into place for Ohio State at quarterback in 2022. The shutout was preserved with two defensive stops on 4th down and short yardage, the second on a 4th-and-inches at the Ohio State 15 late in the game. Stroud broke several records in his first season under center. Official Depth Chart-Ohio State-November 13. SS 13 DAMON MOORE (5-11, 200, Sr.*) Fierce hittera force in the secondaryruns the show makes adjustmentshad 11th career INT vs. Toledo. This could finally be the year of two dominant ends. It appears that the defensive coordinator will find one or more ways to put the former five-star linebacker on the field. The defense allowed only 158 yards passing and 7 rushing, and Ohio State won its 15th straight game and 10th at home. For the Jim Knowles defense to include three safeties it must take away one linebacker, leaving the Buckeyes with only two spots for nine scholarship players. Eleven Warriors is where Ohio State fans gather. College Football Scores. Kevin Kelly converted this second chance and PSU led at the half 30. For now, heres Ohio State, playing a classic sandwich game, overcame a slow start, three quarters without much offensive rhythm, and a good UC defensive game plan that employed stunting and looping its quick linemen to blow out the Bearcats in the 4th quarter, 377. ), KR 80 Reggie Germany (6-2, 195, So.) That kind of growth will pay dividends when head coach Ryan Day and Knowles draw up their depth chart during and after fall camp. On August 9, 2006, the OSU Athletic Department announced the season-long suspension of junior tight end Marcel Frost by Coach Tressel for unspecified violations of team rules. Many Penn State fans have expressed sentiments that critical mistakes are what doomed Penn State in this close game. RECRUITING: FOUR-STAR FROM ST. IGNATIUS HIGH SCHOOL. Standouts for Ohio State were Anthony Gonzalez, who made eight catches for 142 yards and a touchdown, and Ted Ginn, who caught five for 97 yards including a 29-yard touchdown late in the first half that countered the lone score by the Longhorns. DT 73 JOE BROWN (6-6, 285, So.) Ohio State turned the ball over on fumbles three times, including two plays in a row in the 2nd quarter, but intercepted Minnesota 3 times (by Antonio Smith, Jamario ONeal, and Malcolm Jenkins). The last Buckeye loss to an Ohio team was to Oberlin College in 1921. Hes the first linebacker since Raekwon McMillan to have the kind of reputation and profile entering their first season. Linebackers James Laurinaitis and Marcus Freeman along with defensive end Vernon Gholston were among the list of 65 players under consideration for the Bednarik Award while Chris "Beanie" Wells was on the 65-player list for the Maxwell Award. In the second half, the Buckeyes had three straight series of losses and were consistently out-muscled by an inspired and athletic Illinois defense the entire half, gaining just 27 yards. Ransom was the best of the 4 and will hopefully come back for his senior year. Injuries, the transfer portal, and other factors will cause roster movement. Troy Smith completed 85% of his passes for three touchdowns and Antonio Pittman scored two others rushing. MLB 45 ANDY KATZENMOYER (6-4, 255, Jr.) The best player in college footballan all awards candidateleads team in tackes after career-high 12 vs. Missouri15 solo tackles. Will need to replace QB/OL but has ridiculous skill talent returning. The Draper, Utah, native spent his first three years of high school at Queen Creek High School in Arizona under head coach Joe Germaine, a former Buckeye quarterback in the mid-90s who led Ohio State to a Rose Bowl win over Arizona State in 1997. RG 55 TAM HOPKINS (6-5, 295, So.) Michigan again appeared to take back the momentum with a scoring drive and a field goal following an interception thrown by Smith at the Ohio State 25, but Antonio Pittman found a wide gap in the Michigan defensive line and ran away from the Wolverine secondary for a 56-yard touchdown that gave Ohio State an 11-point lead again. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Smith was 15 of 22 for 234 yards; Wells rushed for 53 and Pittman for 48; and Gonzalez had 7 receptions for 118 yards. The Scarlet & Gray scrimmage during the summer. FL 4 KEN-YON RAMBO (6-1, 190, So.) Following their victory over arch-rival Michigan on November 18, Ohio State became the first team ever to score a perfect 1.000 in the BCS composite score. One of the things we try to forecast throughout the offseason is what the OSU two-deep depth chart will look like. We might be surprised with the results when the season ends. On March 6, Coach Jim Tressel announced the hiring of Assistant Coach Taver Johnson. They took a step back and battled injuries constantly all year. The graduate played special teams for three seasons before starting the first few games last season. CB 11 ANTOINE WINFIELD (5-9, 180, Sr.) All-AmericanThorpe Award candidateplays with a vengeance17 tackles3 PBUs222 career stops & 17 PBUs. Led OSU with 63 rec. Ohio State easily defeated the Bowling Green Falcons in Ohio Stadium for their 13th straight win. QB 7 JOE GERMAINE (6-2, 205, Sr.*) Terrific timing & accuracy6th in OSU passing annals with 3,702 yds5th in TD passes (35)14th nationally in pass effica leader. Ebuka will hopefully improve to be elite. Ohio State does not provide an updated depth chart throughout the season. But here is our best guess, based on game usage, interviews and other intel. Hopefully, those off-the-field qualities can translate to on-the-field production in his fifth year. His maturity and athleticism will be on full display when he takes the field. Instead, the Buckeyes will lean toward a rotation behind their starters, looking to add depth with Cody Simon, C.J. One of the teams quickest linemenactive, strong, physical sheds blockshard workerwill a have major presence. Vimahi was a top-150 prospect who has FS 17 PERCY KING (6-4, 210, Jr.) The surprise of the secondary this springhad one of 5 INTs for OSU against Toledo, the second of his careera big hitter. A most promising young Buckeye4th on team in tackles (16) with career-high 10 vs. Missouri11 solo tackles; interception. He was the nations No. Watch closely as Brown will not back down from the challenge of a quarterback competition with McCord for the starting job in 2023. Ohio States depth chart will undoubtedly change between May and August. SECOND TEAM DE 48 MATT LaVRAR (6-3, 240, Jr.) 11-game starter in 97consistent at stopping the run & improving as a pass rusherstill learning after switch from LB. QB 7 2 matchup in the rivalrys storied history. Evan Pryor & Hayden will also fight for carries in what should be a ridiculously talented stable of backs. Both had good years and neither went through senior day activities. Troy Smith was named co-Big Ten Player of the Week on Offense (with Drew Stanton), and Antonio Smith on Defense (shared with Paul Posluszny). Stroud will lead their team as a Heisman Trophy frontrunner with weapons like wide receivers Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Julian Fleming, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka at his disposal. Leading 2110 at halftime, the Buckeyes scored on the first possession of the second half, ending with a spectacular catch-and-run touchdown by Anthony Gonzalez from the Iowa 30 in which he cut back, balancing on one hand, and maneuvered through tacklers on the sideline. Can play all LB positionswill see playing time this year after a fine spring showinga tough & physical player. Florida's only defeat during 2006 came on the road at Auburns Jordan-Hare Stadium in the seventh week of the season. For now, heres BSBs first version of the 2022 depth chart projection based on what weve seen and heard around the Woody Hayes Athletic Center and Ohio Stadium this spring. Official Depth Chart-Penn State-October 9 McCord will take another year to develop under Day and quarterbacks coach Corey Dennis. Troy Smith tied a career high with four touchdown passes and the Buckeye defense forced five turnoverseach of which resulted in a touchdownas the Buckeyes steamrolled overmatched Northwestern, 5410. BLB 32 NAIL DIGGS (6-4, 235, So.) In the second quarter, freshman Chris Wells used a spin move and a hurdle of a tackler to break away for a 52-yard run that put the Buckeyes up 147. This group really struggled against the pass though. LG 56 ROB MURPHY (6-5, 300, Jr.) All-America candidate97 FN All-AmericanHas helped Bucks to a No. S-Ransom/Stokes/Styles-They lose a lot with McCallister, Hickman, and Proctor moving on but none of those guys were anything special. The defense had four sacks in addition to the interception, and ten tackles for loss, with Quinn Pitcock (3 solo tackles, including 2 sacks) and Jay Richardson (4 solo tackles) having outstanding days. Against Michigans top-rated rushing defense, Pittman carried the ball 18 times for 139 yards and Wells 5 times for 56. Web2006 Ohio State Buckeyes Roster Previous Year Next Year Record: 12-1 (3rd of 119) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 2nd in the Final AP poll Conference: Big Ten Conference Front 7 played really well and this unit was great against the run. Quarterback Troy Smith, well protected by the Buckeye offensive line, threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns without an interception, directing a 10-play 72-yard drive in the fourth quarter that took 5:47 off the clock and secured the win. Sophomore wide receiver Brian Robiskie, who had made a key long gain in the 2nd quarter, then agilely kept his balance in the front corner of the end zone for Smiths fourth touchdown passa thirteen yarderwith only 5:38 remaining. Stokes and Styles are super athletic and hyped freshman. Backup defensive back Andre Amos also made an interception late in the game on a 4th down play that replay officials bizarrely chose to review and reverse, even though the ball was Ohio States either way and no one had challenged the ruling. Ohio State played well on defense until the final five minutes of the game, holding Illinois to 137 yards before their touchdown drive, but in the end the Illini outgained Ohio State 233 yards to 224, although having possession nearly twelve minutes less. Senior safety Brandon Mitchell returned his INT 46 yards for his second career touchdown (his first came on an interception last year at Indiana). This would be a freaky athletic and overall great duo. 2007 Big Ten Conference football standings, 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings, "Steady Buckeyes Use Big Plays to Bash Penguins in Opener", "No. The Buckeyes then drove for the opening touchdown, with Antonio Pittman scoring in his 12th straight game. After a Wolverine punt, Smith used a superb play action fake on a 2nd and short to hit Ted Ginn in the end zone for a 39-yard touchdown pass. The 2004 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented Ohio State University during the 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team's head football coach was Jim Tressel. The Buckeyes played their home games at Ohio Stadium. The team finished the season with a record of 84 and a Big Ten Conference record of 44. If it takes time for Trayanum to find his footing, that would make sense. RECRUITING: FIVE-STAR FROM RANCHO CUCAMONGA HIGH SCHOOL. The game was played in a persistent, sometimes heavy rain, but field conditions were not a factor. Miyan Williams could also elect to return. McCord was the nations No. TE 87 KEVIN HOUSER (6-3, 250, Jr.) Also has been the long snapper for punts and placements the past two yearsgood hands and excellent receiver. DT 90 CLINTON WAYNE (6-3, 275, So.) On defense, Ohio State adjusted to the Falcons first use of a variation of Nevadas pistol offense (a shotgun variant with a running back lined up behind the QB); BGSU produced a balanced mix of pass and run (179 yards and 160 yards), but 85 yards came on one drive and 54 of the rushing yards on a single run in the 4th quarter when both teams were playing their second strings.

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