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Specialists

SPOTS LOCKED UP (2): Kicker Aaron Pettrey, long-snapper Jake McQuaide

It took Pettrey nearly five years - enduring gray-shirting, injuries and a benching - to have the job all to himself for a full year. He looks confident and ready. McQuaide did a fine job last year, and has two more years ahead of him.

SPOTS UP FOR GRABS (1): Punter

There is serious competition here for the first time in five years. A.J. Trapasso is gone. Fifth-year senior Jon Thoma has been Trapasso's top backup for a few years now, and probably has the edge for the job. But redshirt freshman Ben Buchanan should give him a run, at least.

BACKUPS AND OTHERS:

Buchanan also is a placekicker. Devin Barclay is the other kicker on the roster. There are two backup snappers listed: Patrick Howe and Gar Chappalear.


CAMP COMPETITION FACTOR: (1 to 10 3

OK, there's something of a punting competition. But outside of the Buchanan, Thoma and Jim Tressel households, is that truly exciting to anyone?

Camp preview: Defensive backs and specialists (Blogging the Buckeyes)