2010 tOSU Wide Receiver Discussion

[BB73]

Posey, Sanzenbacher, and Carter all return.

 

[Buckeye86]

link

a look at the offensive skill positions (including wide receivers) from thebuckeyebattlecry.com

 

[Buckskin86]

Football: Spring gives OSU receivers chance to bloom
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
By Tim May
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

FRED SQUILLANTE | dispatch
DeVier Posey's confidence rose throughout last season, receivers coach Darrell Hazell said.

Neal C. Lauron | dispatch
Dane Sanzenbacher, right, and fellow receiver DeVier Posey developed a chemistry with quarterback Terrelle Pryor last season. They combined for 17 catches in the Rose Bowl.

When Ohio State opens spring practice Thursday, receivers coach Darrell Hazell will take an open book to the proceedings.

Unlike a year ago at this time when he was seeking two starters to replace Brian Robiskie and Brian Hartline, Hazell has his two starters returning. Senior Dane Sanzenbacher and junior DeVier Posey proved themselves as the 2009 season wore on and combined for 17 catches in the Rose Bowl win over Oregon.

But the rest of Hazell's 2010 tablet has very little scribbling in it.

"We have two guys with a lot of playing experience, one guy in Taurian Washington with a little bit of experience, and then a bunch of young guys who need to step up," Hazell said. "This spring will be big for a lot of them because you need to find four or five guys who can help you win."

Such situations are what make 15 days of spring practice fun to watch. James Jackson and Chris Fields, two big names from the 2009 recruiting class who had to watch and wait last fall, veteran journeyman Grant Schwartz, who always shows up in scrimmages, and Duron Carter, ruled academically ineligible for the Rose Bowl after earning significant time as a freshman, are the candidates to fill the ranks. But insiders said yesterday it's not clear whether Carter will be reinstated for the spring.

Football: Spring gives OSU receivers chance to bloom | BuckeyeXtra

 

[pnuts34]

I do hope Twash gets it together for his last year of eligibility. If he slips up a little, I think Fields, Jackson or one of the young uns' snatch up that #4 spot and he never sees the light of day unless an injury. I hope we get to see Louis and/or Brown on the field next year. I think Williams should RS, do we know if he's gonna stay at WR, or maybe end up at TE like Stoneburner?

 

[Taosman]

By all accounts, Fields is making a move to be the #3 guy and it will take a huge effort by Carter to jump ahead of Fields(when Carter returns).
Fields has take-it-to-the-house speed, and very good hands.

 

[cincibuck]

It's the lack of take-it-to-the-house speed that has me concerned. Maybe Posey has it, but it didn't seem like he did last year. He's a good route runner and fast developing into a possession receiver... or maybe Pryor hasn't developed as a long pass QB yet.

 

[pnuts34]

I think Posey has the game changing, "take it to the house speed"! He runs in the low 4.5s to high 4.4s in the 40. I don't think TP has put the ball to him that many times in stride where he can show off that speed.

And the competition between Carter and Fields and going to be quite interesting when Carter returns. There was a reason he got so much PT last year. Carter has some sick body control where he can catch just about everything thrown his, even in double coverage. I'm not leaning either way, I just want TP to have as many weapons as possible.

 

[k2onprimetime]

Also keep an eye out for james louis when he arrives in the summer, he could come in and take the 3rd spot.

 

[matcar]

By all accounts, Fields is making a move to be the #3 guy and it will take a huge effort by Carter to jump ahead of Fields(when Carter returns).
Fields has take-it-to-the-house speed, and very good hands.

As usual, you make a mockery of yourself. A quick review of the staff's two deep suggests that Mr Carter will be right back in the mix when he gets back. Now, he'll have to work his tail off...but there's nothing new about that statement anyway. Everytime you try to stir the pot, you just remind us that you are actually smoking the pot rather than stirring it.

 

[Taosman]

A "mockery"? Think again grasshopper. I'm not the one lookin' through Scarlet colored glasses!
The Spring 2 deep means nothing. Carter isn't even practicing with the team! And there are very talented guys in front of him who are practicing with the team right now. :tongue2: Not to mention the young hot shots coming in.

 

[matcar]

A "mockery"? Think again grasshopper. I'm not the one lookin' through Scarlet colored glasses!
The Spring 2 deep means nothing. Carter isn't even practicing with the team! And there are very talented guys in front of him who are practicing with the team right now. :tongue2: Not to mention the young hot shots coming in.

Dude, he isn't even practicing with the team and he's still listed on the two deep. And he played heavily last year. All of this is because Carter is GOING to play this year and will be heavily involved. That's my very point is that HE ISN'T EVEN PRACTICING AND YET HE'S IN THE TWO DEEP. It says something about what the staff expects of him.

 

[Buckskin86]

Article published April 14, 2010
Ohio State looks to veterans
Sanzenbacher, Posey will lead younger wide receivers
By MATT MARKEY
BLADE SPORTS WRITER

COLUMBUS - There's been a lot of movement in the Ohio State receiving corps since Dane Sanzenbacher arrived about three years ago. Guys went to the NFL, either after graduating or leaving early. Some transferred while discontent or served suspensions for various conduct issues.

Through all of the transitions, Sanzenbacher just kept producing. He has played in 37 games over his first three seasons, caught 69 passes, and gained 931 yards while scoring eight touchdowns.

Now, as the former Toledo Central Catholic standout goes through his final spring football session with the Buckeyes, his role has expanded. As the senior member of the receiver corps, Sanzenbacher is mentor and coach as well as player.

"That's part of spring, turning the page and moving into the preparation for a new season, and as one of the older guys, I've got to be more involved in bringing along some of the younger receivers," Sanzenbacher said yesterday as Ohio State wrapped up practice outside the Woody Hayes Center.

toledoblade.com -- The Blade ~ Toledo Ohio

 

[Buckskin86]

BUCKEYE BLOG
Ohio State football: When the Buckeyes go five wide
By Doug Lesmerises, The Plain Dealer
April 16, 2010

It wasn't a new look. Yet when Ohio State went five wide, with an empty backfield and Terrelle Pryor in the shotgun, for a stretch during Thursday's practice, there was a lot to take in on both sides of the ball.

This formation won't ever be a foundation of what the Buckeyes do, but success in these situations can change games. Ohio State should be more effective offensively in this look this year, while needing to make sure a step back isn't taken in this defensive look.

First, the offense as it lined up.

Taurian Washington, the No. 3 receiver, was split wide right, with tight end Jake Stoneburner next to him and receiver Dane Sanzenbacher working the slot. On the left side, DeVier Posey was wide, with running back Dan Herron in the slot. The Buckeyes did this last year as well, with tight end Jake Ballard splitting out and either Herron or Brandon Saine used as a running back out wide.

Ohio State football: When the Buckeyes go five wide | cleveland.com

Passing game in good hands
Experienced wideouts give Pryor, coaches, offense more options
By Rusty Miller
Associated Press
Published on Friday, Apr 16, 2010

COLUMBUS: For a dozen games last season, Ohio State was true to its roots and ran the ball about twice as often as it threw it.
Then came the team's trip to the Rose Bowl. And something strange happened.
Quarterback Terrelle Pryor tossed 38 passes, the most all year. Both Buckeyes touchdowns came on passes and, for the first time, Ohio State looked as if it had embraced a pass-first-and-ask-questions-later offense.
Midway through workouts this spring, the fans — and, for that matter, the Buckeyes themselves — are wondering about the 2010 plan of attack.
''It's nice to not only get that [passing game] but also get a win — and to bring that into spring ball,'' wide receiver Dane Sanzenbacher said. ''It brings a whole new pep to everybody's step. As far as opening up the offense, you get that question a lot. I don't know any more than you guys know. But I think being able to be successful at something like that will give the coaches confidence.''
Maybe it was faith in the growth of the mercurial Pryor. Or the offensive line had improved enough to let him throw more. Or it was the maturation of a young receiver corps. Or maybe it was just the matchups against Oregon that led to the air show in a 26-17 win over the Ducks in Pasadena, Calif.
So, are the Buckeyes opening things up?
''I don't know what that means,'' assistant coach Darrell Hazell, who also oversees the receivers, said with a laugh. ''With older players, you can run more things, and those guys are all a year older. That gives you a chance to do that. But you're always going to do, as a coach, what you think is the best thing to win the football game, no matter what the fans are saying.''
One thing is for certain: The Buckeyes receivers and Pryor are feeling more confident and comfortable the more they play together. And the coaching staff is giving them more leeway because of that.
''I definitely feel that they're giving us a lot more ability to make our own [plays],'' said DeVier Posey, who led the Buckeyes with 60 catches for 828 yards and 8 touchdowns a year ago. ''That comes with losing your youth and getting older and [the coaches] being able to trust you. This is all a trust factor, the coaches trusting you to get your job done.''

http://www.ohio.com/sports/osu/91010474.html

 

[Taosman]

Someone has to step up to balance out Posey or the passing game will struggle because Posey is gonna see constant double coverage. And I don't wanna think about Posey getting hurt or being hurt for any length of time because right now we got nothing behind him. ( no down field threat)

 

[Taosman]

What to think of T-Wash? The kid looked like a Pro out there today. Torrence had him locked up and he still scored! He'll either blow up his senior year. Or............