At a glance: Has strengthened the Buckeye backfield each of the last four years … has been a strong leader for Ohio State off the bench in 2014 … very reliable and very tough to play against … goes quite about his work ethic and handles his business very professionally … 62 career games played with 39 career starts.
As a senior (2014): Played in 11 games throughout the regular season during his last year as a Buckeye … attempted two shots during 300 total minutes of play.
As a junior (2013): Played in 13 games, while starting in 11 in his third season for the Buckeyes … played a season high of 110 minutes in two of Ohio State[apos]s double overtime season draws against Louisville (Oct. 2) and Northwestern (Oct. 20) … notched an assist in 1-0 victory over Cleveland State (Oct. 27) … posted four shots with two of those on goal … collected a total of 1036 minutes during the season.
As a sophomore (2012): Played in all 19 games, starting 17 … Played over 100 minutes on three separate occasions … An accurate shooter, he recorded a shot on goal percentage of .714, putting five of his seven shots on goal … A staple of the Buckeye defense which recorded two shutouts in the final six matches of the season.
As a freshman (2011): One of two freshmen to see playing time in all 19 games, starting in 11 … Helped staple a Buckeye defense shut out four opponents in its final eight matchups … Also part of a backfield that held opponents to 20 goals in 18 regular-season matches, including just seven in the team[apos]s six Big Ten contests.
Prior to Ohio State: Played three years with the Sockers FC Academy team, helping lead them to the 2010 Academy Playoffs in Greensboro, N.C., in 2010 … Named among the Men[apos]s Metro Soccer League [quote]Top Talent[quote] in three of his last four seasons.
Personal: Son of Vanessa and Steven Dobey … Plans to graduate with a degree in environmental science … Would like to one day become a catalyst in discovering new technologies involving natural resources … Enjoys playing futsal, cycling and fitness training in his spare time … Also plays drums and the guitar … Lists playing in the Dallas Cup final in Pizza Hut Park Stadium as his greatest sports thrill as the game lasted 120 minutes and his team won in penalties.
