Ohio State's kick scrimmage on Wednesday was particularly illuminating since coach Jim Tressel must find replacements for both Pretorius and punter A.J. Trapasso.
Tressel, of course, calls the punt "the most important play in football." So by extension, the punter must be the most important player on the field. But the hunt for Trapasso's replacement remains a casting call, almost the opposite of what's taking place among those trying out for kicker.