Ohio State Football Forum

Ohio State Football Forum

Ohio State football fan talk.

Punt Yards: Ohio State's Career Leaders

Matt Gutridge's picture
March 23, 2015 at 6:51am
17 Comments
Many people would guess that Tom Skladany (above) or Tom Tupa would have the most punting yards in Ohio State history. They would be wrong.

Many people would guess that Tom Skladany (above) or Tom Tupa would have the most punting yards in Ohio State history. They would be wrong.

29,781 FEET
If you have a discussion about Ohio State's best punter the names of Tom Tupa and Tom Skladany normally arise. Rightfully so. However, you might be surprised that Brent Bartholomew punted for the most yards in Buckeye history. Bartholomew punted for just over 5.6 miles (9,927 yards) during his time with the Scarlet and Gray.

 

Ohio State's Career Punting Yards Leaders
Rank Player Punt Yards Punt Avg. Years
1 BRENT BARTHOLOMEW 9,927 41.9 1995-1998
2 TOM TUPA 9,564 44.7 1984-1987
3 A.J. TRAPASSO 8,317 41.0 2005-2008
4 BEN BUCHANAN 7,286 41.2 2009-2012
5 TOM SKLADANY 6,838 42.7 1973-1976

2014 Career Leader
Cameron Johnston.....4,320  (44.0 Avg)

Will Cameron Johnston finish as Ohio State's leader in punting yards and punting average?

Will Cameron Johnston finish as Ohio State's leader in punting yards and punting average?

AUSSIE THUNDER
Cameron Johnston is not on the list above, but his day is coming. The Australian punter has amazed fans and frustrated opponents with his ability to pin the ball inside the 10 yard line. It will be difficult, but I believe Johnston can end his Ohio State career with both punt distance and punt average records.

 

THE TOP 10 BY DECADE
1970s- Tom Skladany
1980s- Tom Tupa
1990s- Brent Bartholomew
2000s- A.J. Trapasso
2010s- Ben Buchannan*

*Majority of years played in decade.

 

Ohio State Single Season Punt Yards Leaders
Rank Player Punt Yards PUnt Avg Year
1 B.J. SANDER 3,553 43.3 2003
2 BRENT BARTHOLOMEW 3,252 45.2 1997
3 BEN BUCHANAN 2,889 41.3 2011
         
4 KYLE TURANO 2,780 42.8 2004
5 TOM OROSZ 2,653 40.8 1980
6 TOM TUPA 2,965 47.1 1987
7 GARY LAGO 2,536 40.3 1971
         
8 VIC JANOWICZ 2,446 39.5 1951
9 DAN STULTZ 2,353 38.6 1999
10 ANDY GROOM 2,697 45.0 2002
10 SCOTT TERNA 2,475 41.3 1994

 

 

2014 Leader
Cameron Johnston....2,164  (45.1 Avg)
 

In Case You Missed It
Signed Recruits
Single Season Records

If you like, @RemyBuckeye

Johnston

This is a forum post from a site member. It does not represent the views of Eleven Warriors unless otherwise noted.

View 17 Comments