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WR Dane Sanzenbacher (Official Thread)

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generaladm;1448700; said:
Just speculation here, and it may have been said elsewhere, but here goes...JT's MO since his arrival at OSU has been that punters hold for place kickers to create unity among the special teams packages. This season, it's to be assumed that Thoma will hold for Pettrey on the first team. Since Buchanon is the de facto 2nd team PK and P, and the only other kicker on the roster is a walk on (Barclay) and not guaranteed to be on the fall roster, it makes sense to tab another player as 2nd team holder for the sake of continuity. Sanzo's sure hands make him a good candidate, but I suspect another factor is that he seems to be the type of guy who would run thru a brick wall if it would help the team. If running fakes were a consideration, I would think Flash to be the obvious choice (not that Sanzo is slow). Considering the amount of dedication that Sanzo has shown since day one, it seems logical to me that he got the nod because the coaches believe he will take the job just as seriously as his WR duties.
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Sanzo has some experience at QB before becoming a WR as Jr in HS. His value as a WR was obvious if you look at his numbers. But he can throw the football - so I buy the arguments about second team holder and all. I'd like to speculate that there might be a pass by him in his future as a Buckeye.
 
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utgrad73;1448889; said:
Sanzo has some experience at QB before becoming a WR as Jr in HS. His value as a WR was obvious if you look at his numbers. But he can throw the football - so I buy the arguments about second team holder and all. I'd like to speculate that there might be a pass by him in his future as a Buckeye.
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Cool, I was wondering if he had played any QB. JT's usually good for one "WTF?" play a year, but I doubt if we'll see Buchanon get any snaps in situations where it would not be disrespectful to go for the fake. But maybe next year?

Afterthought: Or maybe this year against NW! :biggrin:
 
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generaladm;1448901; said:
Cool, I was wondering if he had played any QB. JT's usually good for one "WTF?" play a year, but I doubt if we'll see Buchanon get any snaps in situations where it would not be disrespectful to go for the fake. But maybe next year?
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Buchanon has a canon for a leg. I think he was hitting 60 plus field goals in high school. I could imagine Buchanon would be the long field goal kicker in which case a fake might be in order.
 
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utgrad73;1448889; said:
Sanzo has some experience at QB before becoming a WR as Jr in HS. His value as a WR was obvious if you look at his numbers. But he can throw the football - so I buy the arguments about second team holder and all. I'd like to speculate that there might be a pass by him in his future as a Buckeye.
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utgrad, wasn't Dane the back-up QB his senior year and had to play because of injury to the starter?
 
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Oneshot;1449882; said:
haha Pettrey was ALREADY our long field goal kicker...
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Perhaps then Buchanon can be the nominal extra-long could go for a fake field goal kicker. You only need to sell it once or twice for it to seem real. It should also slow down the defense on the block if they have to play safe. Then again, he could hold for Pettrey once he has practice holding for Buchanon....
 
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Name: [URL="http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=87743&SPID=10408&DB_OEM_ID=17300&ATCLID=1059254"]Dane Sanzenbacher[/URL]
Hometown: Toledo, Ohio
High School: Central Catholic
Position: Wide Receiver
Year: Junior

Last season: Was among Ohio State?s top three receiver rotation, totaling 272 yards and one touchdown
This season: Will look to gain more play time heading into his junior campaign and expand his role as offensive leader

by Emily Krizan, OhioStateBuckeyes.com

In the game of football, the element of time can be one of the most
influential factors on a team?s performance. When a split second can either end in a touchdown or a turnover, offensive players know that timing is everything when it comes to making plays and gaining yardage.

For wide receiver [URL="http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=87743&SPID=10408&DB_OEM_ID=17300&ATCLID=1059254"]Dane Sanzenbacher[/URL], the offseason has provided him with the opportunity to not only step into a new leadership role, but also perfect his timing and communication with quarterback [URL="http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=87743&SPID=10408&DB_OEM_ID=17300&ATCLID=1549127"]Terrelle Pryor[/URL].

"With any receiver-quarterback combination that has been worth anything in college or the NFL, it's all about timing," Sanzenbacher said. "Terrell is trying to find his rhythm and I think he is making great steps. He has been doing everything he can to become a great passer."

After converting 21 catches for 272 yards and a touchdown in his sophomore campaign, being on the receiving end of a Pryor pass quickly became familiar territory for Sanzenbacher in 2008. Now, with two years under his belt, the junior from Toledo, Ohio has emerged from spring practices as one of the new leaders of the Ohio State offense.

"I like having that responsibility," Sanzenbacher said. "It kind of came on fast, but I like being the person that guys will come to with questions. It puts more responsibility on me and that will only make everyone better in the long run."

One of the top three receivers for the Buckeyes last season, Sanzenbacher will again be in the hunt for playing time as a tried and true veteran of the Buckeye offense. The depth and talent is there at the receiver position to keep everyone on their toes.

"We're as fast as we've been," Sanzenbacher said. "Everybody out there who touches the ball can run. There's competition, but that is the best way for everyone to get better."

And while Sanzenbacher has the talent and potential to be one of the Buckeye's main threats, he also understands the patience and time required to be a successful player.

"My first year and half was about getting comfortable with the system and doing all the little things," Sanzenbacher said. "Now, I can focus more on the physical part of it, the technique part of it. You have to learn all faucets of the game, and not only on the field. You have to know where you need to be before you can get there."

After obtaining a high ankle sprain at practice last week, Sanzenbacher?s future at the Spring Game next Saturday remains undecided. However, you can bet that he will be ready to jump in wherever he is needed.

"I want to get back, but we'll see what they say next week," Sanzenbacher said. "I just want to do my part, whether it is in a leadership role, or whether it is being the guy that goes up the middle for a catch."
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