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The Great Dane: Freshman wide receiver Dane Sanzenbacher hasn't been on the field yet to prove his worth, but the OSU coaching staff is very high on the Toledo, Ohio, native. Sanzenbacher is currently listed as the number one slot receiver, the position played by Anthony Gonzalez. Wide receiver coach Darrell Hazell described what makes Sanzenbacher special.
"He's (Sanzenbacher) done an unbelievable job," said Hazell.
"I think the thing that has propelled him above some of the other guys is his ability to learn and retain and apply on the field. That's what his special quality has been," said Hazell.
"Physically he's good too," Hazell said.
"He's got all the physical tools that he needs to have. He's got good speed, he's got good quickness, he gets his hips down, he's got real soft hands, he's got great concentration. The big thing for him is continue to learn and get beat up a little bit out there on the field and get some experience."
The natural question is whether or not Sanzenbacher can measure up to the level of excellence that Gonzalez brought to that position.
"He's not Anthony Gonzalez yet," said Hazell.
"Anthony Gonzalez was a great player for us, but he's got the same type of makeup as Anthony in terms of his work habits, his study habits, his ability to transition on the field. He's got the same kind of makeup, so it will interesting to see if he can get to that level," said Hazell.
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By the middle of his freshman season - Greg Dempsey predicts that's when receiver Dane Sanzenbacher will be playing for Ohio State.
It looks like Sanzenbacher's old high school coach at Toledo Central Catholic isn't bold enough.
Sanzenbacher could be playing on Ohio State's first offensive snap of the season Saturday, thanks to Ray Small's ankle injury, stepping in as the slot receiver next to Brian Robiskie and Brian Hartline with the first team against Youngstown State.
"Dane reminds me of a mix of Brian Hartline and Anthony Gonzalez," OSU quarterback Rob Schoenhoft said. "He'll be a special player down the road."
Receivers coach Darrell Hazell, attempting to slow down the hyperbole, grudgingly admitted some resemblance to one of OSU's recent first-round NFL draft picks.
"I see a little bit of a young Gonzo," Hazell said.
For the young Buckeyes, it doesn't stop there. Sanzenbacher is just one piece of what should shape up as the most active freshman class in Jim Tressel's seven seasons at Ohio State.
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Hazell said Sanzenbacher is first among the freshmen receivers because he has learned the offense more quickly. Pretty good for a guy who didn't take part in individual receiver drills in high school because he was too busy serving as Toledo Central Catholic's backup quarterback as well.
"I knew once coach Hazell got a hold of him he'd get that much better that much faster," said Dempsey, his high school coach.
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08-26-2007, 12:46 PM
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I'm glad you never bought a #12 jersey and thought that was Craig Krenzel, Krenzel was #16. Jenkins was #12 on that same team.
Anyways go out and buy that #12 jersey, we just keep putting stars in it anyway.
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haha good catch, it was late and I just watched the Holy Buckeye play and apparently that made me confused somehow but I'll just stop talking now |
08-26-2007, 01:15 PM
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if I don't take us down the field, bench me
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Nice pics  (shoulda tagged em) Gotta edit a few more from the end, then I'll toss his gallery link here.
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08-26-2007, 10:32 PM
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Nice pics (shoulda tagged em) Gotta edit a few more from the end, then I'll toss his gallery link here. |
Sorry JW. Again, my enthusiasm gets the best of me. Dane just ran across my screen in that slide show and he needed to rest in "My Pictures" for a few seconds so I can use him to taunt my Michigan Boss throughtout the season. I have a screen saver with nothing but tOSu and TCC pics (Dane's HS). Saving a few for Mr Sanz also, so he can show his buddies.
Anyway, onto another point:
Here's an interesting comment I found from Coach Hazell. Experience and getting beat up a little go hand in hand. Dane played both offense and defense in HS. He never left the field because he also returned kicks/punts. My point being is there is certain level of toughness that goes with playing both ways and on special teams. Granted running routes thru a zone loaded with LBs may be hazardous, there's nothing like experience to improve that durability. I believe he will do fine here but the real test is Saturday.
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"Physically he's good too," Hazell said.
"He's got all the physical tools that he needs to have. He's got good speed, he's got good quickness, he gets his hips down, he's got real soft hands, he's got great concentration. The big thing for him is continue to learn and get beat up a little bit out there on the field and get some experience."
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08-26-2007, 10:37 PM
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No biggie. If Dane continues to blow up for years to come, they might have to hire you for his marketing team
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08-26-2007, 11:43 PM
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No biggie. If Dane continues to blow up for years to come, they might have to hire you for his marketing team |
Sounds good. I could use the extra income, but I would gladly do it pro bono.
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