With nine returning starters, the OSU offense is ready for another successful year. As mentioned in a previous blog post, there are high expectations for Pryor, including a potential run for the Heisman trophy. Assuming injuries stay down, this offense has a plethora of options on offense, yes a plethora.
Below are the starters with notes:
1. QB-Terrelle Pryor-#2-Junior-Pryor returns after a very impressive Rose Bowl game. He had some nagging injuries most of last year, so it will be nice to see a healthy Pryor with two years of experience. Pryor may not be completely unleashed, but the coaches have faith in him and will open up the offense as long as the turnovers stay low. Joe Bauserman (#14) is the likely backup, but he was challenged by the younger players in the preseason.
2. FB-Zach Boren-#44-Sophomore-the younger and smaller brother of Justin, he was a great blocker last year and he will likely get some more passes and runs this season. He has good hands.
3. TB-Brandon Saine-#3-Senior-he will be the starter, but Dan "Boom" Herron (#1) will likely split time at running back. The combo had over 1300 rushing yards last season. OSU is stacked at RB with Jordan Hall (#7), Jamaal Berry (#4), and Carlos Hyde (#34) also available. We saw Hall play well last year, and Berry was injured last year but looked promising in preseason. Hyde is a larger RB and will likely be redshirted if everyone stays healthy, but he will be a bruiser in the Beanie Wells mold when he gets to play.
4. TE-Jake Stonebrunner-#11-Sophomore-a very good blocker, but will he finally be a big-play receiver? He is a large target at 6-5 245 lbs, and he is a converted receiver, so he has the hands. We were teased last preseason with his potential and rarely saw him used. He has the potential to be a nice target in the middle of the field, taking pressure off the other receivers.
5. WR-Dane Sanzenbacher-#12-Senior-returns as a slightly undersized receiver known for his good hands and blocking ability. He is backed up by Corey "Philly" Brown (#10), a true freshman that you will know by the end of the season.
6. WR-DeVier Posey-#8-Junior-a solid receiver and favorite target of Pryor. He is backed up by Taurian Washington (#5) who has looked great in the last two years preseasons but he is known for his drops in games. Washington is a good blocker that could come in as a fourth receiver with Stonebrunner getting the ball.
7. LT-Mike Adams-#75-Junior-his huge size 6-8 300 lbs. will be an asset as he comes back after rotating last season. His backup Andrew Miller (#55) will likely be out with an elbow injury. Unfortunately Marcus Hall (#79) will be redshirted because he did not get the grades this past summer.
8. LG-Justin Boren-#65-Senior-the transfer from Michigan had a dominating season last year.
9. C-Mike Brewster-#50-Junior-has been a big time player since his first year as a starter as a true freshman.
10. RG-Bryan Browning-#70-Senior-this fifth year senior is one of the six team captains.
11. RT-JB Shugarts-#76-Junior-has been a big contributor as a starter, despite a shoulder injury and drug charges (which were dropped) Look for true freshman Andrew Norwell (#78) to get some critical minutes.
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