Ohio State Buckeyes

2000 Ohio State Buckeyes
First Team Offense

SE 80 Reggie Germany ................................ 6-2, 195, Sr.
Second year as a starter ... led team in receptions last year with 43 ... soft, sure hands ... veteran of 30 games.

LT 53 Ivan Douglas ........................................6-6, 295, Fr.
Talented young athlete who has made steady improvement ... first career start came against Fresno State.

LG 65 Mike Gurr ............................................. 6-7, 290, Sr.
Started five games last year and played in all 12 ... versatile and experienced ... worked hard in the offseason.

C 68 LeCharles Bentley ..............................6-2, 290, Jr.
Sat out most of fall camp with injury...touted as one of the better offensive linemen in the Big Ten...moved over from guard last year.

RG 55 Tam Hopkins ....................................... 6-5, 305, Sr.
Earned his first career start vs. Michigan (1999) ... can also play tackle...strong and explosive ... 29 game veteran.

RT 75 Henry Fleming .................................... 6-6, 305, Sr.
Will be in his second year as a starter and is a veteran of 28 games ... worked hard in the offseason to improve his strength.

TE 89 Darnell Sanders ................................ 6-6, 265, So.
In his first year as a starter ... raw, but talented ... has size, speed and hands ... high school quarterback...made strides during fall.

QB 8 Steve Bellisari .....................................6-3, 220, Jr.
Leading returning rusher and passer...first junior captain since 1984...elusive runner...threw for 1,616 yards and 12 TDs last year.

FB 39 Jamar Martin ........................................6-0, 245, Jr.
The real deal! ... punishing runner and devastating blocker ... will be more involved in offense this year ... 35 yards and TD at Michigan.

TB 43 Derek Combs ...................................... 6-0, 197, Sr.
Earned top spot in tough 3-way battle during spring and fall practice... 88-yards on 14 carries against FS...can fly...great speed.

FL 4 Ken-Yon Rambo ..................................6-1, 190, Sr.
One of the fastest in OSU football history ... led the team with 833 yards receiving in 1999 ... 41 catches ... co-captain on offense.

PK 47 Dan Stultz ............................................. 6-0, 205, Sr.
Fourth-year as a regular ... closing on career FG records ... punted last year but will concentrate on place kicking in 2000.

Second Team Offense

SE 83 Vanness Provitt ..................................... 6-3, 205, Sr.
Plagued by injures throughout his career ... hopes to have a breakout year ... 17.9 yards per catch last year in limited action.

LT 71 Shane Olivea .........................................6-4, 330, Fr.
One of two true freshman offensive linemen (Alex Stepanovich) to crack the two-deep for the opener vs. Fresno State.

LG 76 Alex Stepanovich .................................6-4, 285, Fr.
Has demonstrated verstaility during fall camp...can play guard or center...more comfortable at the center position.

C 66 Mike Jacobs ....................................6-1, 285, Jr.
Can play several positions along the offensive line...also could step in as a long snapper on the punt team.

RG 70 Scott Kuhnhein ................................... 6-4, 285, So.
Kentucky AAA offensive lineman of the year as a H.S. senior ... could also see time at center.

RT 63 Adrien Clarke ........................................6-4, 325, Fr.
Progressed at a rapid rate last season ... massive and strong ... dominating strength ... redshirted last year...bright future on the interior.

TE 88 Ben Hartsock ........................................6-3, 250, Fr.
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TE 49 Tim Cheatwood .....................................6-4, 250, Jr.


QB 16 Craig Krenzel ........................................6-4, 215, Fr.
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QB 15 Scott McMullen .....................................6-3, 195, Fr.


FB 29 Jesse Kline ............................................6-1. 227, Fr.
Converted from tailback ... coaches like his combination of speed, power and willingness to to whatever it takes to help the team.

TB 28 Jonathan Wells .....................................6-1, 230, Jr.
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TB 27 Jerry Westbrooks ............................... 6-2, 231, Sr.


FL 13 Chad Cacchio .......................................6-0, 190, Sr.
23-yard touchdown reception against Fresno State was the first of his career...former walk-on who earned a scholarship in 1999.

Specialists

HLD 24 Andy Groom .................................. 6-1, 180, So.

PR 20 Nate Clements ............................. 5-11, 190, Jr.
4 Ken-Yon Rambo ............................ 6-1, 190, Sr.

KR 4 Ken-Yon Rambo ............................ 6-1, 190, Sr.
7 Derek Ross ................................... 6-1, 197, So.

LS 44 Robert Reynolds ............................6-4, 220, Fr.
66 Mike Jacobs ....................................6-1, 285, Jr.

First Team Defense

LE 94 Rodney Bailey ..................................... 6-3, 270, Sr.
Has 23 starts in 38 games career games ... teammates voted him a co-captain on defense ... set tone vs. Fresno St. with 1st Q blocked FG.

DT 79 Ryan Pickett ..........................................6-3, 290, Jr.
2000 should be a big year ... 48 tackles, nine TFLs in 1999 ... quick for a man his size ... instinctive...run stuffer ... 25 games, 22 starts.

NG 98 Mike Collins ............................................6-3, 290 Jr.
Recorded Ohio State's only sack vs. Fresno State (3 yd. loss) ... led defensive linemen with 56 tackles, 11 tackles-for-loss in 1999.

RE 60 Brent Johnson ..................................... 6-3, 265, Sr.
Defensive veteran...blocked FG vs. Purdue to ensure win in 1999 ..."deceiving" speed and strength...30 games, 24 starts...native of Canada.

BLB 10 Joe Cooper ........................................... 6-0, 225, Sr.
Had 5 solo tackles vs. Fresno St...also had 1 of 5 TFLs vs. the Bulldogs...Columbus native voted defensive co-captain during fall camp.

MLB 35 Matt Wilhelm ........................................ 6-4, 245, So.
Made the most of his 1st career start with an INT for a TD, 3 tackles and a TFL in win over Fresno State.

WLB 58 Courtland Bullard .................................6-3, 227, Jr.
Lively, athletic and blessed with great speed ... 4 tackles in home opener vs. Fresno State ... 27 games, 11 starts ... set for breakout season.

CB 20 Nate Clements ................................... 5-11, 190, Jr.
All-America potential ... second year as a starter ... led Buckeye defensive effort with 10 tackles, 9 solo, vs. Fresno State.

FS 25 Donnie Nickey .................................... 6-3, 203, So.
Second-team Freshman All-America by The Sporting News ... picked off one of OSU's 4 INTs vs. Fresno St. ... Academic All-Big Ten.

SS 2 Mike Doss .......................................... 5-11, 197, So.
Impressive at end of the '99 season ... recovered FSU fumble for OSU's first score and added seven tackes and an INT in win over Bulldogs.

CB 3 David Mitchell ...................................... 6-1, 195, Sr.
Big Ten Player of the Week (9/4/00) after 2 TD performance vs. Fresno State...had a fumble recovery and INT return for scores vs. FSU.

PU 21 B.J. Sander ............................................6-3, 212, Fr.
Bruised foot sidelined him for the 1999 season ... Claimed the No. 1 job this year during fall camp.

Second Team Defense

LE 97 Kenny Peterson ................................. 6-4, 265, So.
Saw limited action last year in nine games, but played well in the spring and appears ready to challenge for playing time.

DT 73 Joe Brown ............................................. 6-6, 285, Sr.
Spent most of the spring and fall camp at defensive end but was moved back to his familiar spot at tackle to start the season.

NG 54 Tim Anderson .......................................6-3, 289, Fr.
Redshirt freshman ... HS wrestling skills should be a benefit in the trenches ... has demonstrated agility and quality footwork inside.

RE 93 Will Smith ................................. 6-3, 230, Fr.
Performed well during fall camp...coaches love his speed and pass-rushing abilities...should see more time as season progresses.

BLB 36 Pat O'Neill ................................. 6-3, 230, Fr.
Redshirt freshman...one of several freshmen to see their first action as a Buckeye vs. Fresno State.

MLB 46 Fred Pagac .......................................... 6-1, 225, So.
Slowed during fall camp with nagging injuries...played in five games as a true freshman before suffering a broken leg.

WLB 44 Robert Reynolds ..................................6-3, 200, Fr.
The only true freshman to crack the two-deep on defense for the Buckeyes in 2000...Also a long snapper on the punt team.

CB 11 Richard McNutt ................................. 5-10, 178, Fr.
Redshirted the 1999 season ... extremely quick ... has bulked up in the offseason ... talented coverage back.

FS 3 David Mitchell ...................................... 6-1, 195, Sr.
Big Ten Player of the Week (9/4/00) after 2 TD performance vs. Fresno State...had a fumble recovery and INT return for scores vs. FSU.

SS 25 Donnie Nickey .................................... 6-3, 203, So.
Second-team Freshman All-America by The Sporting News ... picked off one of OSU's 4 INTs vs. Fresno St. ... Academic All-Big Ten.

CB 7 Derek Ross ......................................... 6-1, 197, So.
Did not play last year while working on academics ... had a good spring and fall ... great special teams player ... quality athlete.

PU 24 Andy Groom ........................................ 6-1, 180, S0.
The Columbus native won the back-up punting job during fall camp... will also be the holder on field goal attempts.
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