... And with some players itching to hit the turf after summer workouts, it's time to identify players necessary for the Buckeyes' 2009 success.

Sometimes needs arise because of departing seniors or players leaving voids.

Other times it's because players have not fulfilled expectations from recruiting or misconceived hype.

When it comes to the 2009 version of the Ohio State Buckeyes, here are five guys who need to step up for team success in no particular order:

1. Mike Adams

The top OT prospect in the 2008 recruiting class, Adams is expected to be guarding Terrelle Pryor's blindside in the future.

Though he was limited in action last season due to injury, he has earned some praise from the...

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