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  Big Ten News and Notes
Posted by: Steve - 09-28-2009, 11:36 PM - Forum: Football and Basketball - No Replies

<h3><a href="/Portals/0/images/%5BProvider%5D/%5BFolderFilePath%5D/WLW/BigTenNewsandNotes_E828/gwar01_090209bigten_2.jpg"><img title="gwar01_090209bigten" style="border: 0px none ; display: inline;" alt="gwar01_090209bigten" src="/Portals/0/images/%5BProvider%5D/%5BFolderFilePath%5D/WLW/BigTenNewsandNotes_E828/gwar01_090209bigten_thumb.jpg" border="0" height="186" width="277"></a> </h3> <p>By Eric Geier</p> <h3>ESPN to air OSU vs. USC game in 3-D </h3> <p>ESPN plans to air the OSU vs. USC game on three screens, in Columbus, Los Angeles and Dallas. The screening will mark just the third game in history to be shown in 3-D. ESPN will utilize seven cameras to broadcast the event. "The results of this research will enable ESPN to quantify what it takes to produce, transmit and enable the 3-D experience for our fans," said Anthony Bailey, ESPN's vice president of emerging technologies. Past airings of games, including the Florida vs. Oklahoma National Championship game in 3-D last year have been mired in difficulties and technical issues, but the overall effect has been tremendous, with positive reviews from viewers. Tickets to the 3-D showing will be given away to fans who listen to ESPN affiliates in the cities where the game will be showing. </p> <h3>Six Big Ten teams receive votes in Associated Press preseason poll </h3> <p>Ohio State, Penn State and Iowa cracked the top 25 in the AP preseason poll. Illinois and Michigan State received votes, but landed just outside the top 25 at 27 and 29 respectively. Northwestern was the final Big Ten team to receive media votes. The Big Ten is also only one of three conferences to have multiple teams in the top 10. </p> <h3>Michigan to use three quarterbacks in opener </h3> <p>Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez announced that he will use three quarterbacks in the opening game against Western Michigan. Rodriguez will use Tate Forcier, Denard Robinson and Nick Sheridan. Rodriguez has given each quarterback the chance to steal the starting job, but he obviously doesn’t have his heart set on any single quarterback to run his system yet. Rodriguez is hoping that either freshman Forcier or Robinson will take the reigns and lead the team, after all, Rodriguez did recruit them to run his system. </p> <h3>Minnesota to face Greg Paulus and Syracuse in week 1</h3> <p>From the hardwood to the gridiron, basketball player turned quarterback Greg Paulus has worked his way into the starting quarterback position at Syracuse University, just months after announcing he would use his final year of NCAA eligibility to play football. Paulus was a tremendous quarterback in high school, was a Parade All-American, and could have played at a number of Division I schools. However, he decided to pass on football to play basketball at Duke University. Paulus will have his first test against a Gopher team that went 7-6 last year, including 0-2 vs. AP opponents. </p><div class="d_itc_f" style="clear: both; height: 11px;"><a class="a_itc" style="float: right;" href="http://www.itcrossing.com/"><img alt="powered by metaPost" style="border: medium none ;" src="/DesktopModules/itcMetaPost/images/m.gif"></a></div><div class="feedflare">
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  Graduated Running Back Maurice Wells to Report on Camp and the Season
Posted by: Steve - 09-28-2009, 11:36 PM - Forum: Football and Basketball - No Replies

<p><a href="/Portals/0/images/%5BProvider%5D/%5BFolderFilePath%5D/WLW/MauriceWellsReportsonCampandtheSeason_1444E/Maurice%20Wells%202008_2.jpg"><img style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="Maurice Wells 2008" alt="Maurice Wells 2008" src="/Portals/0/images/%5BProvider%5D/%5BFolderFilePath%5D/WLW/MauriceWellsReportsonCampandtheSeason_1444E/Maurice%20Wells%202008_thumb.jpg" border="0" height="244" width="189"></a> </p> <h1><font size="2" color="#cc0000"><strong>Graduated Running Back Maurice Wells to Report on Camp and the Season</strong></font></h1> <p>The BrutusReport has a special announcement to make, former Ohio State Buckeye Maurice Wells will be reporting on the OSU Football Team’s Fall Camp, their upcoming season and this year’s bowl game on a regular basis here on the BrutusReport.com. Get the inside story from one of the players, with his unique perspective, from being a member of the team the past four seasons.</p> <p>Currently we are running a special subscription rate of $37.50 for a six month subscription to this unique content. This special rate will only be available for the first 20 members to subscribe. After the first 20 members, the rate will return to normal 6 month pricing. <a title="Subscribe Now!" href="/Subscribe/tabid/120/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Subscribe Now!</a></p> <p>Maurice Wells arrived in Columbus in 2005 after leading the state of Florida in rushing as a junior at Jacksonville Sandalwood. One of the best running backs in the country that year coming out of high school he was selected to play in the Army All American Bowl and committed to Ohio State over offers from many of the best programs.</p> <p>Playing as a freshman, Maurice played in 9 of the 12 games in 2005 rushing for over 190 yards on the season. As a sophomore, he played in all 13 games with a total of 171 yards for the year and one touchdown. His junior year saw additional advancement as he reached 367 for the year with 3 touchdowns on the ground.</p> <p>Showing great speed and a burst in open field, Maurice continued to support the team with his rushing ability and good hands out of the backfield for four straight years. 2008 was a difficult year statistically for many of the offensive players that did well the year before. Maurice completed his senior season with 129 yards on 39 rushes with an additional 6 receptions for 42 yards. Ohio State won the Big Ten and beat Michigan all four years Maurice was a member of the team.</p><div class="feedflare">
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  Mike Adams Suspended For First 2 Games
Posted by: Steve - 09-28-2009, 11:36 PM - Forum: Football and Basketball - No Replies

<p><a href="/Portals/0/images/%5BProvider%5D/%5BFolderFilePath%5D/WLW/MikeAdamsSuspendedForFirst2Games_13BAA/Mike%20Adams%202009%20Media%20Day_2.jpg"><img style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="Mike Adams 2009 Media Day" alt="Mike Adams 2009 Media Day" src="/Portals/0/images/%5BProvider%5D/%5BFolderFilePath%5D/WLW/MikeAdamsSuspendedForFirst2Games_13BAA/Mike%20Adams%202009%20Media%20Day_thumb.jpg" border="0" width="244" height="202"></a> </p> <h1><font color="#cc0000" size="2"><strong>Mike Adams Suspended For First 2 Games</strong></font></h1> <p>There have been rumors that Mike Adams has had off the field issues and not performance problems that have placed him into the 3rd string offensive line instead of the first or second string. Now it appears that Adams will be suspended for the first 2 games of the season against Navy and USC because of a team rule violations.</p> <p>By Steve Patterson</p> <p>According to rumors the violation is similar to the arrest that JB Shugarts and Adams had last year when they got pulled over by police near campus. No official word from the team at this point about the suspension. Left tackle is a position of great need this season and in the absence of Adams, Andy Miller and JB Shugarts have had the chance to play with the first string and both will be in the running for starting against Navy.</p><div class="feedflare">
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  Willie Mobley Leaving Ohio State for UCLA
Posted by: Steve - 09-28-2009, 11:36 PM - Forum: Football and Basketball - No Replies

<h1><font color="#ff0000" size="2"><strong><a href="/Portals/0/images/%5BProvider%5D/%5BFolderFilePath%5D/WLW/WillieMobleyLeavingOhioStateforUCLA_13FD1/Willie%20Mobley%202008_2.jpg"><img style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="Willie Mobley 2008" alt="Willie Mobley 2008" src="/Portals/0/images/%5BProvider%5D/%5BFolderFilePath%5D/WLW/WillieMobleyLeavingOhioStateforUCLA_13FD1/Willie%20Mobley%202008_thumb.jpg" border="0" width="244" height="184"></a> </strong></font></h1> <h1><font color="#cc0000" size="2"><strong>Willie Mobley Leaving Ohio State for UCLA</strong></font></h1> <p>The defensive line returns a number of starters from last year much like the safety position for Ohio State but now word comes that some of the depth at defensive tackle will not return. Red-shirted defensive tackle Willie Mobley has chosen to leave the Buckeyes and transfer to UCLA.</p> <p>By Steve Patterson</p> <p>Location was a factor in the transfer according to some reports. Willie Mobley’s family recently moved from Minnesota to Los Angeles so the move to UCLA makes it convenient for his family to see the games and for him to travel home with ease. At times during his first year on the team, Mobley had home sickness similar to many freshman from out-of-state.</p> <p>Another factor was the depth at the position this year which has made it difficult for Mobley to move into the rotation after an injury that he suffered last season. Cameron Heyward, Doug Worthington, Todd Denlinger, and Dexter Larimore are set to rotate at the 2 defensive tackle positions. With reports that Garrett Goebel has had a very good camp.</p> <p>Mobley came to Ohio State as the 9th best defensive end in the country as a part of the 2008 class. He had offers from Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin in addition to Ohio State. He visited the Buckeyes in early November of 2007 and committed at the end of the month with a mid-month official visit to Minnesota.</p><div class="feedflare">
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  Michigan Players Complain of NCAA Violations
Posted by: Steve - 09-28-2009, 11:36 PM - Forum: Football and Basketball - No Replies

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  2009 Ohio State Captains Announced
Posted by: Steve - 09-28-2009, 11:36 PM - Forum: Football and Basketball - No Replies

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<h1><strong><font color="#cc0000" size="2">2009 Ohio State Captains Announced</font></strong></h1>

<p>The Ohio State football team announced on Friday that seniors Kurt Coleman, Austin Spitler and Doug Worthington were named captains for the 2009 season, as elected by teammates. An offensive captain will be selected on a weekly basis.</p>

<p>By Mark Silverman</p>

<p>It is the first time that the Buckeyes have had all defensive players as elected captains since Mike Doss and Donnie Nickey captained the 2002 Buckeyes to the national championship.</p>

<p>Spitler has been thrusted into a leadership role even with minimal playing experience. The fifth-year senior was dealt a tough hand when he came to Ohio State, playing behind both A.J. Hawk and James Laurinaitis, for the majority of his career. Spitler has paid his dues and will finally receive the opportunity to start at middle linebacker.</p>

<p>A little more than a year ago, Worthington was arrested for driving under the influence. Now, he’s a captain. It is a testament to Worthington’s character and proves that he has the respect of his teammates. A returning starter with plenty of experience, Worthington should make his leadership felt on and off the field. Safety is not a concern with this group of Buckeyes and Coleman will not only lead in the locker room, but also with his big play ability. It’s just a matter of time, if not already, before Coleman is the face of the silver bullets.</p>

<p>The trio lead will lead the Buckeyes into battle this Saturday for the season-opener against Navy.</p><div class="feedflare">
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  Scouting Report: Ex-Buckeye LB Marcus Freeman makes his presents felt for the Bears.
Posted by: Steve - 09-28-2009, 11:36 PM - Forum: Football and Basketball - No Replies

<h1><font color="#cc0000" size="2"><strong><a href="/Portals/0/images/%5BProvider%5D/%5BFolderFilePath%5D/WLW/0333ff33d545_AF37/Marcus%20Freeman_2.jpg"><img title="Marcus Freeman" style="border: 0px none ; display: inline;" alt="Marcus Freeman" src="/Portals/0/images/%5BProvider%5D/%5BFolderFilePath%5D/WLW/0333ff33d545_AF37/Marcus%20Freeman_thumb.jpg" border="0" width="244" height="184"></a> </strong></font></h1> <h1><font color="#cc0000" size="2"><strong>Scouting Report: Ex-Buckeye LB Marcus Freeman makes his presents felt for the Bears.</strong></font></h1> <p>Marcus Freeman was a 5<sup>th</sup> round pick by the Bears and made his presents felt in game 3 of the preseason game against the Broncos. He was doing what came natural to him—covering his zone and using his athleticism and ball skills to pick off a pass. </p><p>By Bill Smith </p><p>At the start of OTAs, Freeman was just one of 6 LBs fighting for 3 backup spots on the 53 man roster of the Bears. But those that figured that Freeman was 5<sup>th</sup> on the list of 6 were wrong. He has been a part of some special teams and has appeared in each of the three games so far. He has had multiple solo tackles in each game. In game 3 he added his first pick to his statistics. </p><p>Freeman's strong points are his speed and tackling ability. He is excellent in covering TEs or backs man to man or in zone. He reads the QB well and anticipates the throw with enough speed to catch up to the receiver or the ball. He also is active against the run. He often ends up in the pile or making a solo tackle in the open field. </p><p>Because of his size he struggles to get off the block of a pulling G or TE. He needs to do a better job hand fighting to avoid the blocker getting hands to his body. Those are techniques he will develop. The pro blockers are a lot more effective than even those in the Big 10. </p><p>Until then he can depend on his speed, instincts, and tackling ability to keep him on the roster. </p><p>That's what I think. Tell me what you think. </p><h1><font size="2"><strong>Ex-Buckeye Brian Hartline has moved up to starting WR. </strong></font></h1> <p>The Miami Harold reported that former OSU Buckeye WR Brian Hartline has moved into a starting spot for the Dolphins opposite former Buckeye Ted Ginn. Rookie Hartline has beaten out 2<sup>nd</sup> year WR Davone Bess from Hawaii. </p><p>Hartline has caught 5 balls for 107 yards including a 54 yard reception in game 3 vs. Tampa Bay. Bess has 4 catches for 30 yards. Both receivers were competing for the underneath receiver similar to the job that Wes Welker plays for the Pats. Bess is quick but not fast and at 5-10 can get lost in traffic. Hartline has better speed than Bess and is 6-2 with just as good hands. </p><p>The two Buckeyes should have outstanding seasons with the Dolphins. </p><div class="d_itc_f" style="clear: both; height: 11px;"><a class="a_itc" style="float: right;" href="http://www.itcrossing.com/"><img alt="powered by metaPost" style="border: medium none ;" src="/DesktopModules/itcMetaPost/images/m.gif"></a></div><div class="feedflare">
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  Ohio State Football Depth Chart 2009 Released
Posted by: Steve - 09-28-2009, 11:36 PM - Forum: Football and Basketball - No Replies

<h1><font color="#ff0000" size="2"><strong><a href="/Portals/0/images/%5BProvider%5D/%5BFolderFilePath%5D/WLW/OhioStateFootballDepthChart2009Released_13A8D/cameron%20heyward_2.jpg"><img style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="cameron heyward" alt="cameron heyward" src="/Portals/0/images/%5BProvider%5D/%5BFolderFilePath%5D/WLW/OhioStateFootballDepthChart2009Released_13A8D/cameron%20heyward_thumb.jpg" border="0" width="206" height="244"></a> </strong></font></h1> <h1><font color="#cc0000" size="2"><strong>Ohio State Football Depth Chart 2009 Released</strong></font></h1> <p>The Ohio State Buckeyes have released their depth chart for the first game of the 2009 season against the Navy Midshipmen with little surprises from what has been the depth chart coming out of camp from scrimmages and practices. The big battles and Left Tackle and Cornerback were reported to have been won by Andy Miller and Andre Amos respectively and that is the way they came out on the first week of the season.</p> <p>By Steve Patterson</p> <p>Starting with the Defense, Rob Rose has moved down to defensive tackle while Cameron Heyward is set to play outside on the edge. Orhian Johnson makes it onto the two deep for the first time in his young Ohio State career behind Kurt Coleman and strong safety. And Travis Howard falls in behind Chimdi Chekwa to cover the one backfield position.</p> <p>DT <br>84 Doug Worthington <br>53 Garrett Goebel <br>9 Rob Rose </p> <p>DT <br>72 Dexter Larimore <br>92 Todd Denlinger </p> <p>DE <br>90 Thaddeus Gibson <br>43 Nathan Williams </p> <p>DE <br>97 Cameron Heyward <br>87 Lawrence Wilson </p> <p>WLB <br>51 Ross Homan <br>42 Andrew Sweat </p> <p>SLB <br>38 Austin Spitler <br>6 Etienne Sabino </p> <p>MLB <br>36 Brian Rolle <br>41 Tony Jackson </p> <p>FS <br>21 Anderson Russell <br>7 Jermale Hines </p> <p>SS <br>4 Kurt Coleman <br>19 Orhian Johnson <br>8 Aaron Gant </p> <p>CB <br>13 Andre Amos <br>10 Devon Torrence </p> <p>CB <br>5 Chimdi Chekwa <br>18 Travis Howard</p> <p>On Offense, there are a couple true freshman coming in as fullbacks in Zach Boren and Adam Homan. Duran Carter makes the two deep at wide receiver sharing a spot with Ray Small. Jake Stoneburner gets the 2nd string tight end spot after switching positions in the off season. His blocking skills not fully developed, he should be more of a passing target than fans have seen in the past at tight end. True Freshman Marcus Hall, Jack Mewhort and Corey Linsay all make the second string on the offensive line.</p> <p>QB <br>2 Terrelle Pryor <br>14 Joe Bauserman </p> <p>TB <br>1 Dan Herron <br>3 Brandon Saine </p> <p>FB <br>44 Zach Boren <br>49 Adam Homan <br>37 James Georgiades </p> <p>WR <br>8 DeVier Posey <br>9 Duron Carter <br>82 Ray Small </p> <p>WR <br>12 Dane Sanzenbacher <br>5 Taurian Washington <br>7 Lamaar Thomas </p> <p>TE <br>86 Jake Ballard <br>11 Jake Stoneburner </p> <p>RT <br>64 Jim Cordle <br>79 Marcus Hall </p> <p>RG <br>70 Bryant Browning <br>66 Andrew Moses </p> <p>C <br>50 Mike Brewster <br>74 Jack Mewhort </p> <p>LG <br>65 Justin Boren <br>71 Corey Linsley </p> <p>LT <br>55 Andrew Miller <br>76 J.B. Shugarts</p> <p>On special teams Ray Small is the first string punt returner while the starting tailbacks Brandon Saine and Dan Herron are the first string kick off returners.</p> <p>PK <br>20 Aaron Pettrey <br>12 Devin Barclay </p> <p>P <br>48 Jon Thoma <br>17 Ben Buchanan </p> <p>LS <br>96 Jake McQuaide <br>53 Patrick Howe </p> <p>H <br>48 Jon Thoma <br>12 Dane Sanzenbacher </p> <p>PR <br>82 Ray Small <br>8 DeVier Posey </p> <p>KR <br>3 Brandon Saine <br>1 Dan Herron <br>7 Lamaar Thomas</p><div class="feedflare">
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  Week One: Ohio State-Navy Preview
Posted by: Steve - 09-28-2009, 11:36 PM - Forum: Football and Basketball - No Replies

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  Jim Tressel: Offensive Line Looking Crisp
Posted by: Steve - 09-28-2009, 11:36 PM - Forum: Football and Basketball - No Replies

<h1><font color="#cc0000" size="2"><strong><a href="/Portals/0/images/%5BProvider%5D/%5BFolderFilePath%5D/WLW/599298cd1559_DE04/Jim%20Tressel%20press%20conference_2.jpg"><img title="Jim Tressel press conference" style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" alt="Jim Tressel press conference" src="/Portals/0/images/%5BProvider%5D/%5BFolderFilePath%5D/WLW/599298cd1559_DE04/Jim%20Tressel%20press%20conference_thumb.jpg" border="0" width="293" height="213"></a> </strong></font></h1> <h1><font color="#cc0000" size="2"><strong>Jim Tressel: Offensive Line Looking Crisp</strong></font></h1> <p>Ohio State Head Coach Jim Tressel met with the media on Tuesday and discussed the offensive line in addition to a number of other topics going into the first game of the season against Navy on Saturday. He feels the offensive line looks crisp and a number of players have moved to their natural positions which improves their performance.</p> <p>By Steve Patterson</p> <p>Coach Tressel discussed limiting the number of plays for the line as a way to get them more comfortable this fall. “So we had narrowed down a little bit of what we might do.” he said.&nbsp; “And I thought yesterday in full pads, it wasn't like it was shorts or anything, in full pads, our offensive line looked a little bit crisper and quicker and more confident in what they were doing than I had seen them in the last week or so.” he told everyone about the play of the line.</p> <p>And Andrew Miller has really progressed from coming in as a tight end, switching to the offensive line, and taking over the left tackle position this camp. “I thought they were showing some signs, you mentioned Andrew Miller, I think really going as far back as last spring, he was coming along and taking advantage of opportunities and he's a tough guy.” </p> <p>Plus a number of players are now in their best positions to perform well on the field according to Coach Tressel. “To me the key with the offensive line is no different than with the quarterback. If you do what they can do, then they're going to have a lot better chance of being successful because the other guys are allowed to try too. But you've got to do what they do best.”</p> <p>Michael Brewster is the only returning starter in the same position as last season with Jim Cordle moving to tackle and Bryant Browning moving to guard Coach Tressel explained. “Well, Michael [Brewster] did a good job stepping in as a freshman and he had some tough moments. Every play wasn't wonderful. Every game wasn't wonderful. And I'm sure we have to remind ourselves that he's a sophomore. But I think he's pretty darn solid and understanding what we want to do.”</p> <p>Jim Cordle now takes over the right tackle spot on the line where he can use his quickness against smaller defensive ends. “Jimmy Cordle has made the move outside, which a little bit like what Doug Datish did, and <a href="http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=17300&amp;ATCLID=1059261"></a>Jim Bollman felt Doug had his finest year, the year that his quickness could kind of take over and not have those 320-pounders over him all the time and that type of thing. But Mike has been solid this summer and Jimmy's move outside seems to be a good thing and Bryant is steady. Bryant is good at tackle and I think even better at guard.”</p> <p>And the final piece of the line is healthy after a short break to heal a knee that got tweaked several weeks ago. “Justin [Boren]'s been back now for five or six practices and looks very good.” Coach Tressel reported. “We tease him a little bit because he's got fresh legs, everyone else is exhausted, he's out there because he didn't practice for a while.”</p> <p>“So I'm sure that as you look at any lineup in game one, it isn't going to look exactly the same throughout the year, if you're lucky to have no injuries or something, you're awfully fortunate, but hopefully we can build a little bit of depth, but that's going to be key.” Coach Tressel explained about his hope that the young freshman listed on the two deep depth chart will be able to fill in when they are needed this year.</p><div class="feedflare">
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