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RB Maurice Wells (Official Thread)

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I think this is the most underated position on the Buckeye team. I think these guys are gonna show the doubters how good they really are. I haven't been this excited about a Buckeye team since 96. I think its gonna be a pleasant suprise for us fans.
 
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I was happy to see this quote in an article today (bold print added):

cantonrep.com

The running game was a constant problem a year ago. Running back Antonio Pittman looks like the starter, followed by Erik Haw and incoming freshman Maurice Wells. Don’t count Wells out of the picture because of his youth or size (5-foot-10, 180 pounds).
Wells enrolled at Ohio State this summer and worked out with his new teammates in 7-on-7 drills. Tressel said Wells has impressed coaches by picking up all the blitz protections.
 
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They form teams at practice of 1's and 2's, etc. In the absence of a depth chart that gives you an idea of where folks sit. However, that doesn't allow for minor dings and discipline issues. Haw could be a vicitim of the later.
 
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The 'O-ZONE' also had Stan White ahead of Diote Johnson in it's 'unofficial' depth chart that they had speculated on yesterday. So Stan White ahead of DJ is not really in this depth chart is not a far-fetched thought.

Here's the excerpt from the O-zone article:

Football
Football Depth Chart Still Murky
By John Porentas
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It's depth chart mania season.
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Fall camp has begun, and like every season preceding this one, die-hard Buckeye fans (and even some not-so-die-hard Buckeye fans) have started wondering about the depth chart and which newcomers are making an impact early in their careers.
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In seasons past the football program has published an official depth chart, but not so in 2005. Any depth chart analysis out there right now is the result of guess-work.
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The fact that there is no official chart at the moment doesn't sit well with some people (you ought to read our email). We still can't give you one, but we have picked up some tidbits along the way thus far this fall. In view of the demand, we've decided to issue The Official The-Ozone Educated Guess Unofficial Depth Chart, with notes on newcomers as we have them, some notes on why we think things will shake out this way, and a quote or two from players supporting our guesses. We'll start today with the offense, and give you the defense tomorrow.
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The Official The-Ozone Educated Guess Unofficial Depth Chart
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Fullback: Brandon Schnittker is the current favorite to be number one on the depth chart at fullback when the season begins. Schnittker is a senior, has played extensively, and is being groomed at OSU's "big back" this season when the Buckeyes are in the one-back set.
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Schnittker has slimmed down from 255 to about 240 to get extra quickness but is still big enough to be a lead blocker. He also catches the ball well and exhibited a running style in the spring game that made him a tough man to bring down once he gets his hands on the ball.
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"That's kind of been my running style since I was in high school," said Schnittker describing his style.
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"I'm not the typical tailback type runner that we have that make guys miss. I'm still gaining the ability to hit the holes and find a seam. For me, I'm going to find a seam and I'm going to run up in there. When a guy hits me you've got to get your feet moving first and keep driving, don't give up."
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We think that Stan White Jr. will not only be Schnittker's backup, but could actually push him for playing time or even the starting position. White came to Ohio State as a linebacker/tight end, and spent last season learning the fullback position. White has put on weight and now tips the scales at 250, but reports that his per cent body fat is down. He also is comfortable with his assignments at fullback, something that was not true last season.
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"I definitely have more resolve this year. I feel good about myself about where I am physically. I feel good about my understanding of the game," White said.
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As a former tight end, White certainly has the speed and hands to be an effective receiver, and his added bulk and strength should help him as both a ball carrier and a blocker. White left little doubt that his goal is to be the starter, not just a role player.
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"I'll leave it up to the coaching staff to decide that, but my goal is to fill all the roles," he said.
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"If you don't think you should be in on every play, then you shouldn't be here. It's definitely a goal of mine to prove in camp that this additional size has made me a more powerful player."
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The other candidate at fullback is sophomore Dionte Johnson (6-0, 250). Johnson saw action last season as a true freshman and demonstrated a toughness and willingness to hit that endeared him to the coaching staff and fans.
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"Dionte is really a physical kid. In tight quarters, Dionte is tough. He's a blast them out kind of guy. Dionte can catch it," said running backs coach Dick Tressel.
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The subtle qualifier there is "in tight quarters". Schnittker explained.
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"Dionte is guy who is physical, and he's smart and will do what it takes. He's continuing to work on the perimeter blocking and outside and being more fluid in his movement. Obviously, he'll run up and run into anybody. He does a good job with that. He catches the ball pretty good, but it's one of those things (his perimeter blocking) he can get better at," said Schnittker.
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We look for Johnson to see the field again in goal line situations or coming off the goal line, but we think that Schnittker and White are more athletic and will get most of the snaps at fullback.
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