There could be some significant weapons on this offense. I don’t think we can compare it to 2016 because that unit was exceptional even by elite program status.
Reasons For Optimism Following Penn State Football's Start Of Spring Practice
After a disappointing campaign and an eventful offseason, there are plenty of reasons to feel good about Penn State football ahead of its 2021 season.onwardstate.com
Winter Workouts and Spring Practice progress and reports thread
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Miranda gonna be a beast down low next to Juice (or visa versa???). Last year gonna be a good one Michael. Back to back at C.
This time the crown...again! Maybe more?
This time the crown...again! Maybe more?
Beamon might have had COVID and lost weight. I saw Shaka Toney mention that he had it in January and lost 20 LBs.
I saw where Phil G. mentioned that Beamon's 269 was a typo, should have been 296.
As the BWI Board moves Beamon back to the inside, versus the previous plan of starting at DE..........
Not the kind of mistake that has any real ramifications, but the Athletic Dept has had a couple weeks to correct the roster and has not done so to this point.....
I’m your huckleberry...
I love and respect Joe for what he stood for, what he accomplished, and the positive impact he had on so many young men’s lives. That said, since you asked fo it, Joe should have retired in 99 or 00.
We need an associate Athletic Director of Sports Typos.
For all we know that may be the top responsibility of one of Sandy's numerous assistants!
Iowa wrestling farts in your general direction.We need an associate Athletic Director of Sports Typos.
Aspiring 7th year Senior Jaydin Eierman's bio:
Personal
- born May 2, 1006
- Parents are Heather Thurston and Mike Eierman. Has one sister, Josie
- Communications major
I agree.... my guess is 8-4 and I'd be happy with anything better.
Well, kind of interesting; turns out this happened in 1006
The cosmic event of the greatest visual magnitude recorded in human history is believed to have taken place in the year AD 1006 and was widely observed from different places on Earth. April 30, May 1 mark its anniversary as we are reminded that thousands of years ago, ancient civilizations across the world developed astonishing astronomical capabilities, observing distant stars and cosmic events.
The supernova is known today as SN and to was observed by ancient civilizations across the globe. The extremely bright event was mentioned by astronomers from Asia to Africa and witnessed across all continents.
1,014 Years Ago, Ancient Civilizations Witnessed The Brightest Supernova Explosion in History — Curiosmos
1014 years ago, ancient civilizations witnessed the brightest supernova explosion in recorded history. The supernova is known today as SN 1006.
curiosmos.com
Sorry if already posted or linked elsewhere, but Brisker has some interesting comments....
Mike Yurcich Immediately Making Presence Felt For Penn State Football's Offense
" is a character. I love it though. The first day he stepped in, I loved the energy he brought to the team...He's a mastermind."
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Three Reasons For Concern In 2021: Offense
A thin quarterback room, the health of the running back stable, and the need for a third consistent wide receiver are things that should give you some pause.
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I've heard good things about the RB transfer. So I am unconcerned about RB and the third WR. We are very thin at QB. That is my only real concern on offense.Three Reasons For Concern In 2021: Offense
A thin quarterback room, the health of the running back stable, and the need for a third consistent wide receiver are things that should give you some pause.
On paper, having 2 returning talented and experienced WR's in Dotson and Washington, and a number of other WR's that have talent, should produce a good group. But the past few years we have not had much WR playmaking depth show up beyond the starters. And some starters have not done much, George for example, who has gotten lots of chances the last few years.
So PSU really does need legit, dependable, 3rd and 4th WR's to step up and make plays. Lots of candidates, but it seems that has been the case the last few years as well.
And then we also need Clifford to look beyond Dotson and Washington on a regular basis to keep the defenses honest as well.....
RB does not look to be a problem. It looks like a pretty deep and talented rotation. WR could be an issue if we don’t have a solid third option. But the TE’s look so promising, I am not too concerned even if we don’t find a reliable third contributor at WR.
QB is, by far, the biggest concern. We lost three scholarship players there and gained only one. Levis was a reliable backup. He did not have as much ability as a passer as Clifford, but he ran better and usually didn’t make risky throws.
QB is, by far, the biggest concern. We lost three scholarship players there and gained only one. Levis was a reliable backup. He did not have as much ability as a passer as Clifford, but he ran better and usually didn’t make risky throws.
Before the retired coaches come after me about knowing nothing about football, let me preface this by saying...Franklin has forgotten more football than I will ever know.....Cool? cool
The fact that we have never ever used tempo on offense has been one of the more perplexing things in our offense since Franklin has been here. Always, without any doubt, we get to the line, we get in position, we kind of give window dressing that we may snap the ball quickly.....then our QB looks to the sideline. Every single play without fail. At different points when our offense has been totally bogged down, I have been amazed we don't just have 2 plays called, get to the line once, and just go before looking to the sideline. I get the concept of "check-with me" and determining what the defense is in and where we have numbers, but if you never snap it before the sideline check, the defense will absolutely line up in some alignment then shift after the check with me. If Mike Y does nothing else besides increase tempo, I think we can be a way better offense. I am encouraged by Franklins comment here:
“Tempo is a weapon,” Franklin said. “If you don’t have a true tempo in your offense, it’s hard to get your defense ready for it. And to be honest with you, we’ve never been tempo.”
The fact that we have never ever used tempo on offense has been one of the more perplexing things in our offense since Franklin has been here. Always, without any doubt, we get to the line, we get in position, we kind of give window dressing that we may snap the ball quickly.....then our QB looks to the sideline. Every single play without fail. At different points when our offense has been totally bogged down, I have been amazed we don't just have 2 plays called, get to the line once, and just go before looking to the sideline. I get the concept of "check-with me" and determining what the defense is in and where we have numbers, but if you never snap it before the sideline check, the defense will absolutely line up in some alignment then shift after the check with me. If Mike Y does nothing else besides increase tempo, I think we can be a way better offense. I am encouraged by Franklins comment here:
“Tempo is a weapon,” Franklin said. “If you don’t have a true tempo in your offense, it’s hard to get your defense ready for it. And to be honest with you, we’ve never been tempo.”
With the direction college football is going, wide receiver is one of the most important positions to have now, and just having 2 guys wont cut it anymore if you want to beat OSU and make the playoffs. Look at their depth chart, them having Olave, Wilson, Williams, Fleming, and Smith-Njigba among others is just ridiculous.
IMO the QB to take PSU to the next level is probably not currently on the roster, all due respect to the guys that they have now.
Another look at the returning WR depth as well as the other potential contributors....
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Penn State Football: A Year Later, Far More Answers at Receiver Heading into Summer
It was an unexpected turn of events during Penn State's 2020 season that the Nittany Lions' unproven wide receiver room turned out to be one of the team's
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That’s a reasonable opinion and a fair criticism. Upbeat tempo is an effective weapon to keep opponents confused in many of life’s endeavors. Actually women have been effectively using it against us for centuries. But back to football
, anyone that finds fault with your post is just being either being a lapdog coach defender or argumentative. In any event why worry about what either group thinks?
Mainly a review of RB and interior OL position battles......
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Now that Teeke Smith has ended up at UGA, it's great to hear that Brown is having a great Spring practice at Safety.
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NittanyNation - Ji'Ayir Brown 'standing out' for Penn State so far this spring
Penn State safety Ji'Ayir Brown has been one of the standouts so far this spring.
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Brown ( Tig ) looked decent in limited snaps last season. Really good news that he has coverage ability.Now that Teeke Smith has ended up at UGA, it's great to hear that Brown is having a great Spring practice at Safety.
NittanyNation - Ji'Ayir Brown 'standing out' for Penn State so far this spring
Penn State safety Ji'Ayir Brown has been one of the standouts so far this spring.
Sutherland improved somewhat last year, but he appears to be more of a run defense guy.
I agree, we have very solid talent everywhere on offense other than QB. Hopefully Clifford will break out and stay healthy. My only big concern regarding the offense is that we have another new coordinator with a new playbook. At least we have spring practice this year.
+1. There were countless times, last season, where we could have picked up easy yards by just snapping the ball when the defense was still running people on and off the field.
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