With all that returning talent, they were picked to finish in last place in the Big XII.
Number of posters on other sites claiming that the defense is light years ahead of offense
- Thread starter PSU Soupy
- Start date
Pretty big details if you ask me. Additionally, who knows what was being tried. Considering we are supposed to be lights out on defense and breaking in a new QB and searching for WRs, wouldn't this be the info you want to hear?
If our offense was blowing the defense out, I'd be far more concerned.
I also suspect that they won’t, but that program clearly is not in a good state right now. Their head coach is on a very short leash. Also, the fact that they play in a predominantly Southwest conference obviously has worked against them in many ways; their closest conference away trip is Ames, IO.
Totally man. Now Allar isn't good and we are doomed. September 2nd can't get here soon enough.
Yeah, I think they'll do better than that. They're not going to win their conference but they should be improved. It's a very good 1st game for PSU with a new starting QB.
I think you have to give the young QBs and WRs some opportunities for success. It’s a fine line. If you’re getting hammered by the 1st D everyday that could too negatively impact your confidence. We saw the Defense hammer the Offense in the B/W game also. . I’d hope they get the opportunity for some success vs the 2nd team D.
I’m sure Yurcich is hoping they can run the ball well vs WVU and not rely on the pass in the 1st game. Also probably keep an extra blocker in to help Allar have more time. If we think he’s going to be an instant success, we’re fooling ourselves. The passing game takes time to develop.
I’m sure Yurcich is hoping they can run the ball well vs WVU and not rely on the pass in the 1st game. Also probably keep an extra blocker in to help Allar have more time. If we think he’s going to be an instant success, we’re fooling ourselves. The passing game takes time to develop.
Franklin always shunned extra blockers because he says it brings extra defenders.
I doubt that they run it the same way every practice/scrimmage. This scrimmage was designed to let the crowd have some access while not seeing too much. That means vanilla offense. That means defense dominates.
So Allar is a bum based on one practice? You guys are truly amazing.
If people are bitching about the OP where I posted that I combines 5 or 6 reviews to get an actual PSU Football discussion going, and that this message was posted so that others could bitch that was not the intent.
I had really hoped that someone actually attended and could discuss what they saw.
I am a big Franklin Supporter and believe the PSU will be very good this year.
Now back to cooking deer meat and arguments on Pizza establishments in Central PA.
I'm with you, I'd like to hear a few of our posters' personal experiences watching. I'd guess they saw most of what we've already heard but maybe a few have some other takes to add as well?
I wasn't there. Shared a write up from another board.
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4 takeaways from Penn State's open practice
For the first time in Penn State history, the team opened up an entire practice session to fans and media, allowing a peek behind the curtain into the team’s offseason
Another write up.
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1) D is always ahead of offense at this stage. Especially on the practice field because the D is familiar with their team's offensive concepts. And O is breaking in a new QB and receivers which is a big deal.
2) Coaches design the scrimmages carefully so if the D is really crushing the O right now it's because the coaches want it that way.
Coaches want the O to get used to a very aggressive, physical blitzing defense. Because this team is going to see some good defenses in the early part of the season. When they see Illinois, when they see Iowa, they want the O to see those defenses as something they can handle. They want Allar/Pribula to not freak out if Bielema blitzes 6 or 7 every play, because Bielema is enough of a gambler he might just do that.
At this point if he can't go by next week hrs not the starting guard any more
The article indicates bad weather. We are going to beat up the offense for underperforming in a rainy practice?I wasn't there. Shared a write up from another board.
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4 takeaways from Penn State's open practice
For the first time in Penn State history, the team opened up an entire practice session to fans and media, allowing a peek behind the curtain into the team’s offseasonwww.psucollegian.com
Another write up.
According to BWI live show today, the scrimmage session was situational based. Down and distance were programmed in vs just a true game setup. Talked about a Meiga reception from Allar that in a game would have setup 1st and goal, but they moved the ball back to midfield.
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-Trey Potts looking like a hammer in short yardage.
-DL, ends and TACKLES, are 3 deep and dominant. JVDB sounds like he's the disruptive player we've been waiting on.
-Liam Clifford excellent at finding holes in the zone, seems to be thriving under Hagans
-Defense is near elite level, if not elite.
-Smolik throws with rhythm.
-Pribula not trusting his arm, taking off and using his legs.
-Allar inconsistent on some throws, but probably only threw 15-20. Wet ball drops hurt all 3.
-King Mack, pure stud. Can hit, took on Potts to the sideline on one play. Strip sacked a QB.
-Tyreece Mills back at S.
-Malick Meiga doing quiet work. Trying to work his way back into more snaps.
Penn State Defense Dominates Scrimmage: Practice Recap
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-Trey Potts looking like a hammer in short yardage.
-DL, ends and TACKLES, are 3 deep and dominant. JVDB sounds like he's the disruptive player we've been waiting on.
-Liam Clifford excellent at finding holes in the zone, seems to be thriving under Hagans
-Defense is near elite level, if not elite.
-Smolik throws with rhythm.
-Pribula not trusting his arm, taking off and using his legs.
-Allar inconsistent on some throws, but probably only threw 15-20. Wet ball drops hurt all 3.
-King Mack, pure stud. Can hit, took on Potts to the sideline on one play. Strip sacked a QB.
-Tyreece Mills back at S.
-Malick Meiga doing quiet work. Trying to work his way back into more snaps.
Based on just these lines I'm going with Allar. I'd rather the inconsistency than someone that lacks patience for allow plays to develop and going with the read.
Seems balanced. I'm still wait & see on OL also DTs being an effective three deep. Looking forward to watching this team compete and improve as the season progresses. We know their will be some roller coaster times for the new QB.According to BWI live show today, the scrimmage session was situational based. Down and distance were programmed in vs just a true game setup. Talked about a Meiga reception from Allar that in a game would have setup 1st and goal, but they moved the ball back to midfield.
Penn State Defense Dominates Scrimmage: Practice Recap
Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKPenn State football held its first open fall practice under head coach James Franklin o...
-Trey Potts looking like a hammer in short yardage.
-DL, ends and TACKLES, are 3 deep and dominant. JVDB sounds like he's the disruptive player we've been waiting on.
-Liam Clifford excellent at finding holes in the zone, seems to be thriving under Hagans
-Defense is near elite level, if not elite.
-Smolik throws with rhythm.
-Pribula not trusting his arm, taking off and using his legs.
-Allar inconsistent on some throws, but probably only threw 15-20. Wet ball drops hurt all 3.
-King Mack, pure stud. Can hit, took on Potts to the sideline on one play. Strip sacked a QB.
-Tyreece Mills back at S.
-Malick Meiga doing quiet work. Trying to work his way back into more snaps.
These lines are why I think Pribula stays long term. He needs time. His ceiling might be weight room Trace, but he's not there yet. Smolik sounds like he was a good late pickup.
Our defense is one of the best in the country and is going to dominate a lot of offenses this year, so I’m not surprised at all. It’s also quite normal for any offense with a new QB to be trailing the D. Not worried at all.
ESPN's write up on what we'll learn about Penn State in September--honestly we couldn't have asked for an easier start. Iowa may be ranked in the 20s before we beat them is the only think I disagree with. Although they'd have to beat Iowa State.
If the Nittany Lions have a winning quarterback. With a September slate that includes West Virginia, Delaware, Illinois and Iowa, the Nittany Lions likely won't face a ranked opponent until Oct. 21, when they travel to Ohio State. It's an ideal lineup for a rookie quarterback to ease into the starting job, but Drew Allar or Beau Pribula also must be good enough to avoid an upset.
If the Nittany Lions have a winning quarterback. With a September slate that includes West Virginia, Delaware, Illinois and Iowa, the Nittany Lions likely won't face a ranked opponent until Oct. 21, when they travel to Ohio State. It's an ideal lineup for a rookie quarterback to ease into the starting job, but Drew Allar or Beau Pribula also must be good enough to avoid an upset.
I hope Iowa comes in ranked and actually has a pulse on offense. Their defense is always a test, but we should have a healthy QB and a running game this go around. I think our defense suffocates their offense and if we put some points up early, they start chasing plays and it gets ugly.
Illinois is the one I'm confused by many people's fear. Yes, they played Michigan good last year. They also got beat by Indiana. Unless they batted 1000 on portal guys, they don't have the depth to replace what they lost. Forget the '21 game. It's irrelevant to this one. If they are 2-0, they probably get ranked prior.
Both present Allar with similar styles of our 2 tougher opponents later in the schedule. Allar doesn't have to be an All American candidate out the gate, but he can't be sloppy very much either.
There were 8 games won by 19+ points, so if you think that Allar got enough snaps, then you are certainly entitled to your opinion, but you are wrong.
More like "Ignore preparing the backup and let your precious QB get a meaningless record".
5-7 Michigan State
4-8 Rutgers
8-5 Maryland
4-8 Indiana
9-4 Minnesota
4-8 Central Michigan
5-7 Auburn
10-4 Ohio
I might have been able to coach against teams with a combined record of 49-51. Try harder to deflect from the issue next time.
