ITHACA, N.Y. -- It's time to take an in-depth look at the 2010 Big Red football team position group by position group. Who is going to be catching the football this season? Check out the 2010 preview and examine Tommy Condell's wide receivers.

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As has been the case for several years, Cornell has a deep and versatile wide receiver corps. With three 1,000-yard receivers lost to graduation in the last two seasons, a new generation of pass-catchers will take an opportunity to pile up the numbers. 

Returning starter Shane Savage (5-10, 175) has an opportunity to become one of the league's top threats. As a slot receiver in 2009, Savage hauled in 42 passes for 371 yards and two touchdowns. He had at least five catches in five different contests, including eight receptions against both Fordham and Brown, and caught a pass in all 10 varsity contests. Savage runs good routes, has strong hands and isn't afraid to take a hit.

Juniors Alex Johnson (6-3, 193) and Jon Scheidler (6-2, 189), sophomores Luke Tasker (5-11, 182) and Ben Moody (6-4, 185), and freshman Jesse Heon (6-2, 182) have emerged as top candidates at receiver. 

Johnson has spent a majority of his time on special teams his first two season and has been on the verge of breaking into the receiver rotation, but with his size and speed, should emerge in 2010. He played in nine contests as a sophomore and earned his first letter.

Scheidler has battled through injuries throughout his time at Cornell, but has receiver instincts and plenty of speed to become a top outside threat. When healthy, he can be a big-play option on the outside.

Tasker has a high football IQ and runs great routes. He has great hands and can make difficult catches look easy, while his ability to shake defenders also makes him an excellent choice to return punts.

Moody suffered a preseason injury and may or may not be available in 2010. His straight-line speed and experience making players miss in the open field would be a bonus for the Big Red offense.

The freshman has been one of the surprises of camp, as Heon has quickly adapted to the offense and has the speed and athleticism to make plays on the outside, and the precise-route running to also contribute as a tall slot receiver.

Cornell has plenty of players capable of breaking into the lineup, while also providing outstanding leadership to the position group. Seniors Doug Dolan (6-3, 204) and Ty Siam (6-1, 192), juniors Chris Dennis (6-1, 161), Jordan Heller (6-2, 189) and Tom Randall (6-3, 202) and sophomores Matt Drumheller (6-3, 195), Kurt Ondash (6-0, 183) and Graham Tenney (6-0, 173) all bring varied skills to the position. They all will have an opportunity earn playing time.

Freshmen John Alexander (6-1, 187), Davis Austin (6-5, 200), Nick Baccile (5-9, 154), Evan Maclin (6-4, 187), Walter Simmons (5-9, 171) and EJ Williams (5-10, 163) make up a talented group who can develop at their own speed in a complicated offense predicated in large part on the receivers' coverage reads. Several will likely fill spots on the travel squad immediately and will have opportunities to contribute.