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Head Coach Jim Tressel
Jim Tressel enters his second season as the Buckeyes' coach and his 17th in college football. He is 7-5 at Ohio State and 142-62-2 overall, leading Youngstown State University for 16 years. Tressel guided the Penguins to four national titles and was named National Coach of the Year four times. He served Ohio State as its quarterbacks, receivers and running backs coach from 1983-85.

Offensive Tackle Shane Olivea
 Entering his junior year, Shane Olivea has earned two varsity letters, including one as a true freshman in 2000. The Buckeyes' right tackle last season before breaking his ankle in the regular-season finale, Olivea is best known for his footwork and pass blocking. He was a two-time first-team All-New York selection and was a USA Today Honorable Mention All-American while at Lawrence High School in Cedarhurst, New York.

Strong Safety Mike Doss
Mike Doss is a two-time All-American and has started the past two years. He is a two-time All-Big Ten selection and a candidate for this year's Thorpe Award. In three seasons, Doss has played in 36 games, with 26 starts. He led the team in tackles the past two years and has accumulated 224 (solo and assists) in his career. He also has six career interceptions.

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    Location
    Cleveland, OH
     
    Founded
    1966
     
    Colors
    Black and Gold
     
    President
    Randy Spetman
    Director of Athletics
    Florida State University
     
    Executive Director
    Mike Cleary
    President
    Randy Spetman
    Director of Athletics
    Florida State University
     
    1st Vice President
    Dave Roach
    Director of Athletics
    Colgate University
     
    2nd Vice President
    Dan Guerrero
    Director of Athletics
    UCLA
     
    3rd Vice President
    Kevin Anderson
    Director of Athletics
    United States Military Academy
     
    Secretary
    David Stair
    Director of Athletics
    Evangel University