
08-08-2009, 07:16 AM
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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?
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