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OL Michael Brewster (Official Thread)

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Mike talks about the first half of Spring practice.

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April 14, 2001
Buckeyes Spring Football Blog 2011
By Michael Brewster
We are currently eight practices into spring ball and I couldn't be more pleased about our fast start. We must sustain the progress we have made thus far and continue to make improvements through our last seven practices. The young guys have been making mistakes and learning from them, but at the same time they have been flying around and have been getting after it on the field. Any time you have a group of younger guys, it's always a positive sign when every practice they are getting better and understanding the plays just a little bit more. I have to give a lot of credit to the older guys, too, for bringing them along and trying to help out as much as they can.


Spring practice has been a great time for me to dust out the cobwebs and to refine my technique and knowledge of the game before we go into summer training. Spring practice is a great tool to use to improve your game so that when fall camp rolls around, you are already that much further ahead. I take spring practice very seriously as I know how important it is to make any improvements I can with the 15 practices we are allowed. I know every year spring ball has made me a much-improved player, and going into my final season, I am making sure that I make every second of spring ball count.


The offensive line has had a much different spring than we've had before. We are working with only 11 linemen, so guys have been bouncing around playing many different positions. Guys like Marcus Hall, Andrew Norwell, and Jack Mewhort are playing four or five different positions on the line every practice. In the end though, this will help our unit if guys are versatile and can play a little bit of everything. I am super ecstatic about the O-line this year since it is probably the coolest and most chill group of guys I have ever been around. I am certain we have gotten a lot better, and after we work out all the kinks I am sure this will be one of the best lines I have ever been a part of. We just have to stay focused for these next two weeks so that we can end spring ball knowing we made as much progress as we possibly could; with the group of guys we have I know we will get it done.


I want to give a shout out to a few guys who have impressed me this spring. First off, Big Johnathan Hankins is a force to be reckoned with in the trenches. He is only going to be a sophomore, but he has already established himself as one of the best guys I have gone against since I've been in college. I am looking for him to have a huge year. Dorian Bell is looking good at linebacker since he has a great mixture of speed, strength, and athleticism. Another guy you shouldn't forget about is Etienne Sabino.



After taking a redshirt year, he is looking to get back in the action and I am expecting big things from him as I believe it is now his time to shine. We have a stable of running backs that, in my opinion, has to be one of the deepest in the country. I can't just pick out one running back since they have all been running the ball very well, but I will say Jaamal Berry has had some pretty impressive runs and Jordan Hall has made some nice plays from various spots on the field. There are many other guys I would love to give a shout out to, but those are the guys around the trenches that have really caught my eye lately.
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OC Michael Brewster: Ohio State (6-5, 295)
Brewster was one of the top center prospects I saw on tape all of last year. He snaps and steps quickly off the line, can shoot his hands instantly, turning defenders from the play, as well as slide naturally in pass protection. I would like to see him play with heavier hands when asked to stick to blocks through contact, but he should improve in that area as a senior.
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Rivals.com 2011 Top 100 Players
No. 69: Ohio State C Michael Brewster
THE PARTICULARS: 6-5/305, Sr.; Orlando Edgewater

THE BUZZ: A big contributor since stepping on campus in 2008, he moved into the starting lineup early in his true freshman season. Brewster started 10 games that season and has been a mainstay since. He’s an underrated athlete who has quick feet and good balance. Brewster also is a leader whose experience makes him a coach on the field. Look for Brewster, who considered turning pro, to be a top contender for the Rimington and Lombardi awards.
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Top Ten in the Big Ten

Michael Brewster (SR) - Ohio State - 6-foot-5 and 293 pound center

Last season Brewster earned All American honors for the Buckeyes and is viewed by many as the best center in the country in 2011. Last year Brewster, who is a three year starter at center, was a Rimington Award finalist and is probably the odds on favorite to win the award this year. He will anchor the line for the Buckeyes this fall.
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