2006 Media Guide: Walked-on last fall and made such a favorable impression that he was converted to scholarship at the end of Winter Quarter … has a live, accurate leg … booted a 59-yard field goal in last spring’s kick scrimmage and hit the cross bar on a 55-yard attempt, so he has plenty of leg … expected to handle the kickoff duties this year, allowing Ryan Pretorius to concentrate on field goals and extra points … recruited by several schools, but wanted to see if he could make it at Ohio State.

2005: Walked on in the fall and was redshirted … converted to grant-in-aid at the end of Winter Quarter.

High School: Played quarterback and handled the kicking and punting duties … set one state record with a 58-yard field goal and set another for career completion percentage by a quarterback … also played basketball and baseball.

Personal: Parents are Steve and Lillian Pettrey … has two younger siblings … likes to relax by going home and spending time with his friends and family.