Last year, Buckeye fans got to know a kid named Dan “Boom” Herron. Usually, Herron would get into a game to give Beanie Wells a breather. This year, the starting tailback job is his to lose as Beanie went pro on us. Herron should be the primary back although Brandon Saine should see some carries and true freshman Jaamal Berry can light it up, no pun intended. Being a hard working kid from the Youngstown area, Coach Tressel will be sure to give Boom his fair share of carries. Herron is excited about his opportunity as I recently got to interview him.

Paneech: No pressure on you this year huh? How is it feeling to be a Buckeye?

Herron: It’s been amazing, it’s an honor and I’m having alot of fun. It’s been a dream come true for me.

Paneech: How much pressure is there on you to step up and make a big play against Michigan?

Herron: Definitely there is pressure, everyone knows what a big game that is and everyone on the team knows they have to step it up during Michigan week.

Paneech: Are you and Terrelle Pryor getting some timing together at workouts?

Herron: Yeah, we had alot of reps, especially in the Spring practices. Now we can do more with the ball (because of NCAA limitations), we are working hard with the 7-on-7 drills. We took time to sit in the film room and see where we can make improvements. We are doing all of the little things right now.

Paneech: How have you liked working with Coach Tressel?

Herron: He’s one of the best in the game right now. It’s part of that dream coming true by being around the best.

Paneech: Have you learned anything from the older guys on the team?

Herron: I definitely learned alot last year playing behind Beanie. He was a great back as well as a great person on and off the field. I learned so much from him, and even from some of the other guys. Pryor, Robiskie, all of the older guys, I learned alot from them.

Paneech: How important is this years game with USC to you and the team?

Herron: Everyone knows that game [USC] is a big goal for us to succeed. USC is a great team and they are going to come in ready. Coach Tressel is preparing us to play one game at a time, so USC is further down the road, but when it gets here, that game is going to be a fight.