After a sub par year the Buckeyes are looking to rebound this year. Coaches knew coming into 2015 that it would be sort of a rebuilding year, and thats exactly what it was. Finsihing the year 9-4 was not something the staff wanted after going 12-1 the year before. But with QB that hadnt had much PT before then they knew it was going to be a rollercoaster. This year looks to be a better year as the team only lost 7 upperclassmen last year.
QuarterBacks
The Buckeyes are returning RsJr Lorenzo McNeal this year. McNeal started all 13 games last year and is poised to have a better year this year. The main thing McNeal has said he wants to work on is his decison making, "The game was fast to me last year, I made mistakes and a good many of them. Towards the end of the year I was seeing the field better and making better decisions. This year my goal is to throw for 3000 and rush for 700+." said McNeal. Behind McNeal RsFr Brain Jones, Jones hasnt seen much action because the Buckeyes like to have one QB play. Jones is suited for this offense and the staff has no doubt that Jones can come in and run the offense if something happens to McNeal.
Pos Player Name Yr OVR THP THA SPD AGI ACC BTK QB Lorenzo McNeal JrRS 85 87 86 85 82 85 81 QB Brian Jones FrRS 78 83 80 87 84 85 81 QB Dustin Davis SoRS 77 86 84 68 65 67 65
RunningBacks
The Running Back position was a mixed bag last year with as many as 3 Rb getting PT in everygame. The Buckeyes return everyone from last year and look to focus more on the running game this year. Matt Walker returns as the teams leading rusher last year but mainly because he got the load of the carries. Walker doesnt posses that HR threat that some of the other backs get but he is a bruiser and doesnt go down easier. Scott Johnson was the change of pace guy and provided something that Walker couldnt. The RB position looks strong and the team hopes to lean on this group this year.
Pos Player Name Yr OVR SPD AGI ACC BTK TRK ELU SPM JKM CAR BCV HB Matt Walker Jr 82 89 83 88 81 84 70 86 85 75 78 HB Trevor Allen JrRS 79 91 88 95 74 68 93 87 90 68 78 HB Jason Richwalski SoRS 79 92 88 87 74 74 86 81 83 74 75 HB Scott Johnson JrRS 78 96 76 91 66 55 72 47 67 93 76 HB Justin Sowell SoRS 77 96 79 86 76 51 78 57 73 80 79
Wide Receivers
This is a solid group who is electric and can score whenever they have the ball. With the depature of Riquan Southward, McNeal will look to Jr Kevin Love as his go-to guy. Love has done alot of things in this time here, he has thrown the ball around some, lined up in the backfield also. Look for Love's role to continue to be what it was last year. Jonathan Parker (JR) is the guy who will line up in the slot, he is quick and shifty and knows what to do with the ball in his hands. Kurt Malone (So) will see his role increase also this year as he has a better understanding of the offense and will move into Southwards spot this year.
Pos Player Name Yr OVR SPD AGI ACC JMP CTH SPC CIT RTE REL WR Jonathan Parker Jr 84 95 92 93 75 73 78 68 82 86 WR Kevin Love Jr 80 90 78 87 86 82 80 85 87 76 WR Kurt Malone So 80 94 79 92 82 79 73 70 88 77 WR Jacob Barrett JrRS 79 89 73 90 87 78 77 71 90 81 WR Ryan Stokes FrRS 73 95 71 88 81 58 69 79 89 80
Tight Ends
This group is the weakest on offense, losing Nick Vannett is going to make this group take a step back. Will Daniels will do his best to fill in for Vannett. Daniels played a good bit last year when the Buckeyes lined up with two TE's. Daniels is quick and can cause issues when lined up on the outside. Behind Daniels is FrRs Adrain Woods who is more a pass catching TE and will see most of his snaps inside the 20.
Pos Player Name Yr OVR SPD STR CTH PBK RBK TE Will Daniels Jr 83 81 80 78 78 80 TE Adrian Woods FrRS 78 77 76 72 72 73
Offensive Line
We are excited about this group of guys here. Led by SrRs' Joey O'Conner (RG) and Kyle Dodson (C) this group of guys is ready to pound on some defensive fronts. These guys are a balanced bunch that will allow the McNeal and the offense to keep defense's on their heels. Look for SrRs Taylor Decker to split time between RT and LT to provide some depth.
Pos Player Name Yr OVR SPD STR AGI ACC PBK RBK RT Mike Griffith SoRS 81 63 87 65 91 84 84 RG Joey O'Conner SrRs 90 64 90 75 94 84 96 RG Mike Hayes JrRS 83 69 83 66 92 86 86 C Kyle Dodson SrRs 90 65 87 71 90 89 85 C Tom Mills JrRs 87 73 91 70 97 89 84 LG Hunter Haynes SoRs 83 61 87 61 91 89 84 LG Jeff Williams SoRS 69 64 77 55 79 81 75 LT Andrew Davis JrRs 82 63 87 64 93 84 85 LT Taylor Decker SrRS 78 63 96 70 89 81 81 LT Ryan Walter FrRs 67 59 79 65 87 71 77
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