PalmettoSports.com
March 05, 2008
USC Checking On Ohio Lineman
By Phil Kornblut
USC is interested in OL Ryan Spiker (6-4 290) of Dresden, OH and has contacted his coach for more information according to Spiker. He has offers from West Virginia and Indiana while Ohio State, Wisconsin, Michigan, Michgian State, Purdue, Akron, Bowling Green, Boston College and Cincinnati also are showing interest. Spiker has visited Ohio State and Indiana and is going to West Virginia for a spring practice March 15th. He plans to camp at Ohio State in June. He does not have a favorite. Spiker plays offensive guard and on the defensive line. "I pull and trap people well," he said. "My run and pass blocking are about the same." Spiker said he squats 450 pounds. benches 285 and power cleans 300.