Introduce OSU 2011 TEAM A-Z

Q no team player with Q, but a staffer is

Mark Quisenberry - Video Coordinator

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8 DeVier Posey

Class:Senior
Hometown:Cincinnati, Ohio
High School:LaSalle

Height / Weight:6-2 / 210
Position:WR

Buckeye Bits: outstanding receiver who became a leader in the passing game with the departure of Brian Robiskie and Brian Hartline ... 24 career starts ... has caught a pass in 27 consecutive games, the longest current string in the Big Ten ... 1,793 career yards, 16 scores ... fluid and skilled with excellent range ... big-play possibilities at any time ... will miss the first five games of the season with an NCAA suspension

20 Nate Oliver

Class: RS Senior
Hometown:Cleveland, Ohio
High School:St. Edward

Height / Weight:6-0 / 215
Position:DB

Buckeye Bits: versatile athlete who can contribute in a number of roles within the Buckeye secondary ... worked this spring at the star position ... has also made an impact on special teams ... 23 career tackles

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78 Andrew Norwell

Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
High School: Anderson

Height / Weight: 6-5 / 308
Position: OL

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#5 Miller, Braxton
Class:Freshman
Hometown:Huber Heights, Ohio
High School:Wayne
Height / Weight:6-3 / 210
Position:QB

Highly-rated quarterback who led Wayne High to the Division I state title game ... passed for 2,167 yards, 17 TD, and rushed for 658 yards, 17 TD, as a senior for Coach Jay Minton ... career record of 31-7 over three seasons ... Ohio Mr. Football finalist and first team all-state ... Under Armour All-American Game ... basketball letterman ... son of Kelly Miller and Kevin Miller ... enrolled at Ohio State in January



Edited by: EGRAMMY at: 10/8/2011 (13:06)

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71 Corey Linsley

Class:RS Sophomore
Hometown:Youngstown, Ohio
High School:Boardman
Height / Weight:6-2 / 310
Position:OL

Buckeye Bits: explosive offensive lineman with impressive ability ... worked this spring at both center and right guard

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32 Klein, Storm
LB 6-2 240
JR Newark, Ohio (Licking Valley)
Buckeye Bits: talented linebacker who has made strong progress in the weight and film room ... quick study who learns through experience ... bothered by injuries during spring drills ... participation will enhance his abilities

2010 (Sophomore): backed up Brian Rolle at middle linebacker ... 18 tackles for season ... 4 tackles in the win over Ohio ... pair of solo stops vs. Eastern Michigan ... TFL and 4 tackles in Indiana win ... 13-yard interception in the Purdue victory ... 3 tackles at Minnesota ... pair of solo tackles in Sugar Bowl ... Jack Tatum hit of week: Minnesota ... second-year letterman

Edited by: CEPHAS2 at: 9/10/2011 (11:40)

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"J Tony Jackson
Class:Senior
Hometown:Columbus, Ohio
High School:Westland
Height / Weight:5-10 / 225
Position: LB

Buckeye Bits: veteran linebacker who has made a solid contribution on the scout teams for the Buckeyes ... dedicated to making himself and his teammates better"

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1 Dan Herron

Class:RS Senior
Hometown:Warren, Ohio
High School:Harding
Height / Weight:5-10 / 205
Position:RB

Buckeye Bits: talented tailback who will again be one of the Buckeyes' assets at that position this season ... possesses great versatility and strength ... a tough between-the-tackles runner ... 17 career starts ... 2,194 career rushing yards ... 30 career scores ...will miss the first five games of the season with an NCAA suspension

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37 James Georgiades
Class:Junior
Hometown:North Canton, Ohio
High School:Hoover
Height / Weight: 5-11 / 240
Position:RB

Buckeye Bits: fullback who brings plenty of enthusiasm to that position ... tough and strong in every drill ... outstanding competitor
2009 (Freshman): reserve who played on a number of the special teams ... Top Ten Tenacious five times ... scout team workhorse: Navy, Illinois, Indiana, Penn State ... first-year letterwinner
info from ohiostatebuckeyes.com

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Fickell, Luke

Position: Head Coach
Experience: 10 years
Alma Mater: Ohio State '97
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
High School: DeSales
College: The Ohio State University, 1997
Years in Coaching: First as head coach, 13th overall

Coaching Assignments:

2011-Present Head Coach The Ohio State University
2005-2010 Co-Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers The Ohio State University
2004 Linebackers The Ohio State University
2002-2003 Special Teams Coordinator The Ohio State University
2000-2001 Defensive Line Coach University of Akron
1999 Graduate Assistant The Ohio State University

E Derek Erwin
Punter/Holder
Tiro, Ohio
Senior

Buckeye Bits: punter hoping to earn a spot in the specialist rotation for 2011 ... joined the Buckeyes as a walk-on in 2009

2010 (Junior): backup punter and holder

2009 (Sophomore): did not see varsity action for the Rose Bowl and Big Ten champions

High School: all-around athlete for Coach Mike Tracey at Buckeye Central High ... all-conference as a linebacker, quarterback and punter ... NCOFCA defensive player of the year ... passed for 1,847 career yards with 22 TD ... 294 career tackles ... earned four letters in baseball and three in basketball ... Northwest District player of the year as a first baseman-pitcher ... president of National Honor Society

Personal: son of Jeff and Diana Erwin ... has two siblings, Blaine and Tyler ... a civil engineering major at Ohio State ... has a large collection of sports cards


Backup punter and holder, but we all know that 1/3 points can make a difference!! :) GO BUCKS!

"D" Dan Herron
Running Back
Birthdate: March 21, 1989
Hometown: Warren, Ohio
5'10, 205 lb.
Herron played football at Warren G. Harding High School in Warren, OH. Herron was recruited by Jim Tressel. Herron's dad is a preacher. His brother, David Herron is a NFL linebacker who played football for the Michigan State Spartans.

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#72 - Chris Carter

Class: Freshman

Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio

High School: Kennedy

Height / Weight: 6-6 / 350

Position: OL

Led Kennedy High into the Division II playoffs, and was selected as the Senate League's Most Valuable Player while playing for Coach Scott Wodtly ... first-team all-Senate League, all-region, and second team all-Ohio honoree ... also named to the Cleveland Plain Dealer's Top 20 ... lettered in weightlifting and track and field in addition to football ... student government president ... a member of the Army JROTC, peer tutoring program, 100 Kennedy Men, and Students of Promise the son of Christopher and Arnetress Carter


We should expect great things with the name Chris Carter, don't you agree??


Let's go Bucks!!

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BAUSERMAN, JOE (#14)

Class: RS Senior
Hometown: Strasburg, Va.
High School: Lincoln
Height / Weight: 6-1 / 230
Position: QB

Buckeye Bits: backup quarterback who regained his football prowess after three seasons in minor league baseball ... active arm and ability to make a variety of throws ... provides experience and leadership to the signal caller corps

Edited by: LONIMARIE at: 8/31/2011 (19:04)

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ALLEN, DIONTE

Class:Senior
Hometown:Detroit, Mich.
High School:St. Mary's
Last College:Florida State
Height / Weight:5-11 / 185
Position: DB

Buckeye Bits: experienced corner who will be a strong addition to the Buckeye secondary ... sat out last season after transferring from Florida State

WE NEED TO GET TO KNOW THE TEAM AND COACHES AS WE START THE FRESH SEASON. POST ON THIS THREAD A PLAYER OR COACH FOR THE 2011 SEASON, ALPHABETICALLY. Add some info if you can.

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Edited by: EGRAMMY at: 8/31/2011 (19:00)