Major: Sociology (2004)

Weight: 205 (2004), 195 (2002-03)

2004 Media Guide: Kyle Turano is a walk-on who hopes to project himself on to the depth chart at punter and earn his first varsity letter … originally enrolled at Bowling Green on scholarship and appeared in five games as a true freshman in 2000 … transferred to Ohio State following the 2000 season in an effort to be closer to home and play for the Buckeyes … has not seen any playing time to date … can also kickoff.

2002-03: Did not see any playing time.

2001: Sat out the season after transferring from Bowling Green.

2000: Enrolled at Bowling Green and played in five games, kicking off and handling some placements.

High School: Kicked, punted and played outside linebacker at Kilbourne … started all four years and won first-team all-state honors as a senior … played four years of varsity lacrosse as a defenseman.

Personal: Son of David and Karen Turano … has two brothers, Aaron and Thad, and one sister, Bethen … California is the most interesting place he has visited to data but would like to travel to Italy someday … if given a chance to dine with a historical figure, he’d choose Woody Hayes … playing little league is his favorite childhood memory … Ohio State’s 2002 National Championship is his favorite football memory … the Fiesta Bowl student tour is his favorite football memory from 2003 … the postgame singing of Carmen Ohio is his favorite football tradition at OSU … would be playing lacrosse at Ohio State if not on the football squad.