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Not a surprise. Good luck to him in the future.
Perhaps a sign of a different skill set valued at the QB position with the new OC?
Probably good for both sides.
Probably good for both sides.
But a 3 star from VA did. Is that a shocker?
A couple thoughts.
One, Bowens was a great high school player. I've even read that he was a better safety than quarterback and at 5-foot-11, 190 pounds, I'd be interested to see if his next stop wants him on defense.
Two, many teams would really be affected by losing Bowens and Johnson. Penn State will probably be unfazed by this with Clifford, Levis, Roberson; plus Veilleux and Pribula coming soon. For as much as the QB position has left us with much to desire, I do give our staff credit for establishing that depth.
One, Bowens was a great high school player. I've even read that he was a better safety than quarterback and at 5-foot-11, 190 pounds, I'd be interested to see if his next stop wants him on defense.
Two, many teams would really be affected by losing Bowens and Johnson. Penn State will probably be unfazed by this with Clifford, Levis, Roberson; plus Veilleux and Pribula coming soon. For as much as the QB position has left us with much to desire, I do give our staff credit for establishing that depth.
What's interesting with this is we're now down to 4 scholarship QB's and Veilleux committed on the grounds that he'd be the only QB in the 2021 class. I wonder where that stands now?
I would be surprised if Yurcich didn’t have an inbound QB transfer on deck
That is pretty short for QB. He should probably move to safety but guys get addicted to the QB spot. Glory, leadership, attention, big bucs. Have seen too many over the years that should have switched and ended up hurting them selves.
Where ever he goes, what ever position he plays, I wish the young man well and thanks for giving us a shot.
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Didn’t he already sign? Should stand that PSU is open for QB business.
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Especially if one of the other 3 decides to enter the portal. It has to be exhausting to deal with this as a coach these days.
Had hoped that PSU had found another gem in the dirt. Log jam at the position and it doesn't look like he felt he could rise above everyone else. If he thinks he can play, then he needs to go somewhere and get on the field. Good luck to him.
Is this an indication that CJF and Yurcich are looking to bring a QB in via the Portal? Or possibly that a top QB will commit for 2022 along with Pribula which may be seen by Bowen as lessening his opportunity as an upper classman?
Or maybe State College is just too different from Vegas. That's a surprise....
Or maybe State College is just too different from Vegas. That's a surprise....
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Yurcich typically likes taller, bigger-armed QBs who stand in the pocket (like Mason Rudolph); both Roberson and Bowens do not fit his style on offense. Guys like Veilleux are much more his style of QB.
Kid like him coming from Vegas- just makes no sense. Don't know why they even bother.
Has he ever actually said that?
Yes Rudolph was very successful in his offense, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that Rudolph would be his ideal QB
That's an interesting thought.
At the end of the day, we shouldn't be surprised or upset by things like this. First of all, in the era of the portal, everyone is a free agent. Second, kids and coaches are trying to do what is in their own best self interests. Instead of Bowen most likely sitting on our bench, he'll hopefully land someplace where he has a better chance of making an impact or possibly get a better education. The coaches need a few guys to do this in order to free up room so they can fill holes and build depth. It should put the kids in the best position to succeed and it should also bring more parity to the game.
As I typed that, I couldn't help thinking that JVP would make me run the stadium steps just for thinking it. Maybe Joe would have turned him into a safety. Some change is necessary and some change comes with serious unintended consequences. I'm not sure what to expect down the road, but I know I like the idea of kids going to one school. I didn't like it when the pros started changing teams like dirty underwear and I don't like it in college. The toothpaste is out of the tube. I'm crossing my fingers.
Because his high school has produced a number of very good college players?
his timing sure sucks.......now that Nittany Mall will become a gambling mecca..........Vegas East.
I agree that it was not a surprise but wish him well. It did not appear likely that he would see the field as a QB here and I hope he gets his chance somewhere.
New Penn State offensive coordinator quickly adds QB to 2021 plans
Penn State picked up a Pennsylvania prep standout.
247sports.com
From that article we may well have two qbs coming in that fit the alleged mold of a Yurcich qb and I don't buy that we promised Veilleux he'd be the only qb recruit in the class. Has anyone seen proof of that ?New Penn State offensive coordinator quickly adds QB to 2021 plans
Penn State picked up a Pennsylvania prep standout.
Well, this young man is a preferred walk on, not a scholarship player. But he has great potential...6’ 3” 215. And he only started seven games his whole career as he was behind another kid last year and the team only played seven games this year due to Covid. But had great stats in that short span.New Penn State offensive coordinator quickly adds QB to 2021 plans
Penn State picked up a Pennsylvania prep standout.
This is another example of the unseen victims of Covid. If he had played a full season plus playoffs, he would have had much more film and attention. That may have resulted in a full ride somewhere. Imagine how many kids never got a chance to show what they can do and how it affected them.
He said he liked that Yurcich saw a lot of things he can work on and improve. Was excited about putting the work to get better......a very good sign.
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