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Seasoned Brewster an anchor up front
Saturday, September 5, 2009
By Tim May
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH


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Michael Brewster took over at center in the fourth game last season.
The thing about videos is that although they chronicle important times, they might include a few embarrassing moments, too. Just ask Michael Brewster.

Today, the sophomore begins his second season as the starting center for Ohio State. Earning a starting job four games into last season was a big achievement, but there also were moments of ignominy, and all were caught on video.

"It kills me sometimes now to go watch film from last year, because sometimes I see myself getting beat or using bad technique or something else that's not so good," Brewster said. "And I'm thinking, 'Gosh, if I'd just done this ? '

"But because of that, what I know now, it's really exciting going into this season. Getting to start and play that much as a freshman was a huge bonus. It's going to be the building block for the rest of my career here."

It could be argued that Brewster is the keystone of an Ohio State offensive line that has promised to be more effective and nastier after being much maligned last season. Though Brewster is one of three returning starters, he's the only one in the same position.

Last season's left guard, Jim Cordle, has moved to right tackle. Starting right tackle Bryant Browning is now at right guard. Justin Boren, who had to sit out last season after transferring from Michigan, where he had started his first two years, is at left guard. And Andrew Miller, who came to Ohio State as a tight end, is at left tackle.

But the snap still belongs to Brewster, who never played center at Edgewater High School in Orlando, Fla. Considered the 12th best overall prospect in the country by Rivals.com, he learned the position on the fly last season.

"Michael did a good job stepping in as a freshman and he had some tough moments," coach Jim Tressel said. "Every play wasn't wonderful. Every game wasn't wonderful. And I'm sure we will have to remind ourselves that he's a sophomore (this season).

"But I think he's pretty darn solid and understanding what we want to do."

The Columbus Dispatch : Seasoned Brewster an anchor up front

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-According to Tressel, center Michael Brewster had his best week as a Buckeye calling blocking schemes Saturday against Illinois.

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Mike Brewster, Ohio State center


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Ohio State center Mike Brewster says the Buckeyes? young offense has been close to breaking out this season.

It's Brewster, receiver DeVier Posey, right guard Bryant Browning, running back Brandon Saine, quarterback Terrelle Pryor and every member of the Ohio State offense that fans will watch after last week's sporadic efforts in limited chances against Wisconsin.

The players say big things are ahead, which is just what coach Jim Tressel expected them to say after having just over 30 meaningful plays in the 31-13 win over Wisconsin, about half of what they get normally.

All fans want is progress, and that was shown in wins over Toledo, Illinois and Indiana. Maybe Wisconsin really was an aberration, but if some points don't go on the board against the Boilermakers, the worries will intensify.

"We've been close, a play here, a play there," Brewster said. "We're just getting ready to break out the past few games. With a young offense, you're always just that one block away or one arm-tackle away from going to the house. So I wouldn't say it's frustrating. As long as we keep progressing, I think we'll be all right."

Brewster, a sophomore in his second year as a starter, is an encapsulation of the entire offense -- talent, expectations, opportunity, and, the Buckeyes hope, growth.

"I'm not thinking as much. I feel like I'm back to my high school days, and I'm just playing with my mean streak," Brewster said. "I really know what I'm looking for."

Ohio State fans know what they're looking for, too.

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