jenkinswoody
I heart Wendy Peffercorn
Damn... i hope that we were clear with this guy from the beginning. Props to him for being so patient....
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Agreed...just from a news article you can tell how frustrating this has been for Aaron. Hope Aaron has an awesome career at OSU!
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Bucktastic
Troy Smith for HEISMAN
No new info, just curious if anyone knows if hes still on track to join the team this fall?? Everything Ive heard is this guy is the real deal.
I was wondering because I did not see him on the scholie list thats up.
I was wondering because I did not see him on the scholie list thats up.
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Mirror Guy
He's already on the team. Was this fall.
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See jwinslow's post four above yours, in which he says:
"Tressel confirmed that Kentucky kicker Aaron Pettrey will enroll as a walk-on and, if things check out, would go on scholarship in January."
No scholarship awarded as of yet...most likely not until after NLOID when we know our scholarship balance.
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4/21
OSU FOOTBALL
Pettrey hits from 60 yards in battle
Friday, April 21, 2006Doug Lesmerises
Plain Dealer Reporter
Columbus- Former Ohio State kickers Mike Nugent and Josh Huston were both on hand Thursday for the Buckeyes' annual kick scrimmage, and the competition at place-kicker looks a lot like 2001, when those two shared the duties early in the season before Nugent grabbed the job for good.
Now it's sophomore Ryan Pretorius and freshman Aaron Pettrey who are fighting for the job. Thursday, coach Jim Tressel was impressed, with each kicker missing only one field goal before Pettrey kicked a 60-yarder to win the scrimmage for his Gray team, and Tressel said "pandemonium broke out."
"I think we've got a little battle on our hands," Tressel said. "We always hope it will be close because you like to create pressure and see who can handle the pressure. Consistency will determine who the kicker is, not who can kick it farther, and today they were both pretty consistent."
Pretorius, a former rugby player from South Africa, is currently listed first on the depth chart, but Pettrey, a Kentucky native, was the first kicker drafted for the spring game.
4/21
OSU FOOTBALL
Pettrey hits from 60 yards in battle
Friday, April 21, 2006Doug Lesmerises
Plain Dealer Reporter
Columbus- Former Ohio State kickers Mike Nugent and Josh Huston were both on hand Thursday for the Buckeyes' annual kick scrimmage, and the competition at place-kicker looks a lot like 2001, when those two shared the duties early in the season before Nugent grabbed the job for good.
Now it's sophomore Ryan Pretorius and freshman Aaron Pettrey who are fighting for the job. Thursday, coach Jim Tressel was impressed, with each kicker missing only one field goal before Pettrey kicked a 60-yarder to win the scrimmage for his Gray team, and Tressel said "pandemonium broke out."
"I think we've got a little battle on our hands," Tressel said. "We always hope it will be close because you like to create pressure and see who can handle the pressure. Consistency will determine who the kicker is, not who can kick it farther, and today they were both pretty consistent."
Pretorius, a former rugby player from South Africa, is currently listed first on the depth chart, but Pettrey, a Kentucky native, was the first kicker drafted for the spring game.
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Pettrey winning kicking battle
The redshirt freshman from Kentucky is up against a 27-year-old South African.
By Doug Harris
Staff Writer
Thursday, August 24, 2006
COLUMBUS — Redshirt freshman kicker Aaron Pettrey has aspired to be like Josh Huston since arriving at Ohio State last year, soaking up words of advice and mimicking his form.
And in a kicking duel Wednesday that was expected to determine this year's starter, Pettrey put on a display worthy of the All-Big Ten performer.
<!--endtext--><!--endclickprintinclude--><!--startclickprintinclude--><!--begintext--> The 20-year-old Kentuckian said he made nine of 10 field goals in the scrimmage, which was closed to the media. And his only miss was wiped out by a roughing penalty.
Sophomore Ryan Pretorius, a 27-year-old South African, matched his rival with deep kickoffs but had an otherwise dismal day, missing about half of his 12 attempts.
"That was probably the worst I've ever kicked a football," he said. "The last three or four were sloppy (and to the) left. I tried to correct it by aiming at the right upright, but it just wasn't my day. I couldn't control the ball."
That was no problem for Pettrey — especially after some last-minute consultation with Huston, a free-agent signee with the Chicago Bears.
"I talk to Josh once or twice a week, and he's helped me out a ton," Pettrey said. "He just told me to keep my head on straight, don't feel the pressure and don't watch Ryan kick. It's all mental."
Coach Jim Tressel didn't meet with the media, and assistant Darrell Hazell, who is in charge of the kicking units, wasn't ready to name a starter. But the matter may already be settled.
"I felt like crying," Pretorius said, "and I think a few tears actually were running down my cheeks."
Defense impresses Gonzalez
The defense prevailed during Friday's jersey scrimmage under Tressel's scoring system that gives points for turnovers and stops. And the outcome wasn't a surprise to receiver Anthony Gonzalez.
"The thing about our defense — and I've said this since the Fiesta Bowl — is that the talent is there," he said. "It always will be there, just like on offense. ... And they seem to have developed very quickly, which is encouraging for everybody."
Defensive line deep againFew teams have as much of a logjam on the defensive line as the Buckeyes, which means they'll probably continue their pattern of liberal substitutions.
But fifth-year senior Joel Penton said the rotation is essential, and no one minds getting only part-time duty.
"It's absolutely preferred by the players," he said. "It's just very rare that someone would play the whole game in the pros or college. They need defensive linemen to be so explosive, to go so hard, that the body just can't do that over and over. It's important to have eight, sometimes 10 guys you can roll through."
Contact this reporter at 225-2125 or at [email protected]
CPD
OHIO STATE FOOTBALL
Freshman Pettrey a leg up in contest
Thursday, August 24, 2006Doug Lesmerises
Plain Dealer Reporter
Columbus- Walking back from Ohio Stadium to the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Wednesday evening, Ohio State kicker Ryan Pretorius was near tears knowing he may have kicked away a starting job.
"It just wasn't my day," said the sophomore from South Africa. "It was my big day to shine, and I was like, 'Why today?' I felt like crying, but I just want to put it behind me."
It may be too late for that. The Buckeyes' kicking competition came to a head in the team's special teams scrimmage, and with a perfect 9-for-9 day on field goals, freshman Aaron Pettrey has seemingly taken the lead.
Pretorius was the slight favorite coming in to camp as the more consistent kicker, while Pettrey had a stronger leg. And Pretorius was happy with his performance so far in preseason camp. But on the day that mattered most, Pretorius said he was 12-of-17 on his field goals. He said he was hooking the ball left, including on a 60-yard try that had enough distance. Pettrey's only miss was wiped out by a penalty, with a long kick of 47 yards.
Jim Tressel wasn't available for comment, but assistant Darrell Hazell said the plan was for the team to review film of the kick scrimmage Wednesday night and for the coaches to choose a kicker before the end of the weekend.
Hazell's evaluation was succinct.
"Aaron Pettrey kicked the ball very well today, very consistent," he said. "[Pretorius] needs to kick a little better."
What neither kicker wants is a repeat of 2001, when in Tressel's first season, the Buckeyes ineffectively rotated Mike Nugent and Josh Huston. Nugent finished the season 7-of-14 on field goals, Huston 3-of-10.
"I talked to Mike, and he said he would rather know he's the man they want," Pettrey said. "I would be fine with it, but I'd like to know I'll be the starter or Ryan will be the starter, just for confidence."
"If I was in coach Tressel's shoes," Pretorius said, "I don't know if I'd play two kickers, because it didn't work out in the past, and you learn from your mistakes. But that's his call."
Huston, the Buckeyes' kicker last season after Nugent gave them three great years, took Pettrey under his wing last season and completely changed his form. Pettrey now takes two steps to the side and four steps back before his approach to the ball, just like Huston.
"When I came in last year, I was awful. I went to him and he was more than willing to help," Pettrey said.
Pretorius, who pushed Huston for the job last preseason, didn't get that kind of tutoring.
"Josh and I were in direct competition and had sort of a personality clash," Pretorius said. "Nugent and I are good friends."
If there is a rotation, it could come on kickoffs. But sticking with one kicker might be best for everyone - especially Pettrey.
"I'm happy where I'm at right now," said Pettrey, a former walk-on from Kentucky. "I didn't make any mistakes, so I think I improved my status."
Return game:
Hazell said Ted Ginn Jr. and Anthony Gonzalez will be the two primary punt returners, with the Buckeyes alternating between sending both back and sending Ginn back alone.
On kickoffs, Ginn will be deep in OSU's diamond formation, with Gonzalez and Roy Hall flanking him a few yards up the field. The Buckeyes utilized that most of last year, with Santonio Holmes and Gonzalez joining Ginn.
To reach this Plain Dealer reporter:
[email protected], 216-999-4479
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Pettrey winning kicking battle
The redshirt freshman from Kentucky is up against a 27-year-old South African.
By Doug Harris
Staff Writer
Thursday, August 24, 2006
COLUMBUS — Redshirt freshman kicker Aaron Pettrey has aspired to be like Josh Huston since arriving at Ohio State last year, soaking up words of advice and mimicking his form.
And in a kicking duel Wednesday that was expected to determine this year's starter, Pettrey put on a display worthy of the All-Big Ten performer.
<!--endtext--><!--endclickprintinclude--><!--startclickprintinclude--><!--begintext--> The 20-year-old Kentuckian said he made nine of 10 field goals in the scrimmage, which was closed to the media. And his only miss was wiped out by a roughing penalty.
Sophomore Ryan Pretorius, a 27-year-old South African, matched his rival with deep kickoffs but had an otherwise dismal day, missing about half of his 12 attempts.
"That was probably the worst I've ever kicked a football," he said. "The last three or four were sloppy (and to the) left. I tried to correct it by aiming at the right upright, but it just wasn't my day. I couldn't control the ball."
That was no problem for Pettrey — especially after some last-minute consultation with Huston, a free-agent signee with the Chicago Bears.
"I talk to Josh once or twice a week, and he's helped me out a ton," Pettrey said. "He just told me to keep my head on straight, don't feel the pressure and don't watch Ryan kick. It's all mental."
Coach Jim Tressel didn't meet with the media, and assistant Darrell Hazell, who is in charge of the kicking units, wasn't ready to name a starter. But the matter may already be settled.
"I felt like crying," Pretorius said, "and I think a few tears actually were running down my cheeks."
Defense impresses Gonzalez
The defense prevailed during Friday's jersey scrimmage under Tressel's scoring system that gives points for turnovers and stops. And the outcome wasn't a surprise to receiver Anthony Gonzalez.
"The thing about our defense — and I've said this since the Fiesta Bowl — is that the talent is there," he said. "It always will be there, just like on offense. ... And they seem to have developed very quickly, which is encouraging for everybody."
Defensive line deep againFew teams have as much of a logjam on the defensive line as the Buckeyes, which means they'll probably continue their pattern of liberal substitutions.
But fifth-year senior Joel Penton said the rotation is essential, and no one minds getting only part-time duty.
"It's absolutely preferred by the players," he said. "It's just very rare that someone would play the whole game in the pros or college. They need defensive linemen to be so explosive, to go so hard, that the body just can't do that over and over. It's important to have eight, sometimes 10 guys you can roll through."
Contact this reporter at 225-2125 or at [email protected]
CPD
OHIO STATE FOOTBALL
Freshman Pettrey a leg up in contest
Thursday, August 24, 2006Doug Lesmerises
Plain Dealer Reporter
Columbus- Walking back from Ohio Stadium to the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Wednesday evening, Ohio State kicker Ryan Pretorius was near tears knowing he may have kicked away a starting job.
"It just wasn't my day," said the sophomore from South Africa. "It was my big day to shine, and I was like, 'Why today?' I felt like crying, but I just want to put it behind me."
It may be too late for that. The Buckeyes' kicking competition came to a head in the team's special teams scrimmage, and with a perfect 9-for-9 day on field goals, freshman Aaron Pettrey has seemingly taken the lead.
Pretorius was the slight favorite coming in to camp as the more consistent kicker, while Pettrey had a stronger leg. And Pretorius was happy with his performance so far in preseason camp. But on the day that mattered most, Pretorius said he was 12-of-17 on his field goals. He said he was hooking the ball left, including on a 60-yard try that had enough distance. Pettrey's only miss was wiped out by a penalty, with a long kick of 47 yards.
Jim Tressel wasn't available for comment, but assistant Darrell Hazell said the plan was for the team to review film of the kick scrimmage Wednesday night and for the coaches to choose a kicker before the end of the weekend.
Hazell's evaluation was succinct.
"Aaron Pettrey kicked the ball very well today, very consistent," he said. "[Pretorius] needs to kick a little better."
What neither kicker wants is a repeat of 2001, when in Tressel's first season, the Buckeyes ineffectively rotated Mike Nugent and Josh Huston. Nugent finished the season 7-of-14 on field goals, Huston 3-of-10.
"I talked to Mike, and he said he would rather know he's the man they want," Pettrey said. "I would be fine with it, but I'd like to know I'll be the starter or Ryan will be the starter, just for confidence."
"If I was in coach Tressel's shoes," Pretorius said, "I don't know if I'd play two kickers, because it didn't work out in the past, and you learn from your mistakes. But that's his call."
Huston, the Buckeyes' kicker last season after Nugent gave them three great years, took Pettrey under his wing last season and completely changed his form. Pettrey now takes two steps to the side and four steps back before his approach to the ball, just like Huston.
"When I came in last year, I was awful. I went to him and he was more than willing to help," Pettrey said.
Pretorius, who pushed Huston for the job last preseason, didn't get that kind of tutoring.
"Josh and I were in direct competition and had sort of a personality clash," Pretorius said. "Nugent and I are good friends."
If there is a rotation, it could come on kickoffs. But sticking with one kicker might be best for everyone - especially Pettrey.
"I'm happy where I'm at right now," said Pettrey, a former walk-on from Kentucky. "I didn't make any mistakes, so I think I improved my status."
Return game:
Hazell said Ted Ginn Jr. and Anthony Gonzalez will be the two primary punt returners, with the Buckeyes alternating between sending both back and sending Ginn back alone.
On kickoffs, Ginn will be deep in OSU's diamond formation, with Gonzalez and Roy Hall flanking him a few yards up the field. The Buckeyes utilized that most of last year, with Santonio Holmes and Gonzalez joining Ginn.
To reach this Plain Dealer reporter:
[email protected], 216-999-4479
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