2017 Preseason Practice Articles/Discussion

[tboyer]

I suppose the question might be, can he make it work with a qb more close to Braxton Miller than those others? And the other question, is, will this be his offense or Urbans offense? I've seen the second question answered three different ways so far and it's August 18th.

Great stuff! Assuming Penn State is the team we expect they will be, then, that is one of the biggest questions of the college football season -- how good will the Ohio State offense be? How much can Barrett improve?

If their OL is not a whole lot better than last year they're going to have to throw the ball to be effective against good defenses.

And last year they were not a great throwing team -- they had young receivers and a quarterback who is not particularly accurate beyond 20 yards.

 

[BobPSU92]

FYI a lot of players on the PS team are wearing these. I think Trace, Quon, and Stevens...

http://amp.timeinc.net/time/4744459/whoop-strap-fitness-tracker-band/?source=dam

Quooooooooon!

 

[artsandletters]

So.....any news or updates surrounding Parsons....?

 

[Judge Smails]

I think Cabinda is ready to go

 

[BobPSU92]

I think Cabinda is ready to go

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I could take him, but I choose not to.

Chisled.

 

[lionlurker]

This weightlifting stuff is definitely better than HIT.

 

[artsandletters]

I could take him, but I choose not to.

Chisled.

Chisled? Who followed?

 

[Delco Lion]

Cabinda is down to 234lbs.

 

[royboy]

Cabinda is down to 234lbs.

Looks great. He could be the leader needed for this defense.

 

[lionlurker]

His body fat looks to be miniscule.

 

[tboyer]

This weightlifting stuff is definitely better than HIT.

Also known as Curves.

 

[LionJim]

This weightlifting stuff is definitely better than HIT.

Yeah, welcome to the 21st Century.

 

[Ranger Dan]

So.....any news or updates surrounding Parsons....?

That is a great question... for the 2018 Recruiting thread, I mean. JK

 

[Judge Smails]

 

[BobPSU92]

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I like that.

TWO. WEEKS. AWAY.

 

[Judge Smails]

 

[Judge Smails]

 

[anon_xdc8rmuek44eq]

That is a great question... for the 2018 Recruiting thread, I mean. JK

Ha ha! Right!! This is the 2017 Preseason Practice Thread.....but still:

 

[anon_xdc8rmuek44eq]

I think Cabinda is ready to go

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[BobPSU92]

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That's cool.

 

[Richard the LIONhearted]

 

[NJPSU]

 

[Judge Smails]

Franklin had the players go out and help students move in their dorms.

 

[PSU10]

I wonder how many phone numbers each player gets on average during move-in day. Gotta be at least 5.

 

[Judge Smails]

 

[LionJim]

Mike Golic, Jr said that Penn State had the best chance of any team outside the current top four to make the playoff.

 

[Judge Smails]

Mike Golic, Jr said that Penn State had the best chance of any team outside the current top four to make the playoff.

You were listening to Mike Golic Jr.? Are you under duress?

 

[Judge Smails]

 

[LionJim]

You were listening to Mike Golic Jr.? Are you under duress?

Just happened to have it on before I left for the office. Jane's out of town so I was watching crap.

 

[Richard the LIONhearted]

Great photos from AMC:

http://www.mcall.com/sports/college/psu/mc-penn-state-photo-day-20170820-photogallery.html

 

[Richard the LIONhearted]

Great photos from AMC:

http://www.mcall.com/sports/college/psu/mc-penn-state-photo-day-20170820-photogallery.html

 

[bison13]

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That moron also said in the same segment that "without Saquan Barkley, Penn State struggles to make a bowl"

 

[Judge Smails]

That moron also said in the same segment that "without Saquan Barkley, Penn State struggles to make a bowl"

Not surprised in the least from that guy. Yeah, only have a soph 5 star backing him up who averaged 7.5 ypc as a frosh. Anyone would be a drop off from Barkley, but come on.

 

[LionJim]

That moron also said in the same segment that "without Saquan Barkley, Penn State struggles to make a bowl"

LOL. Now, that's funny.

 

[aalion]

Not surprised in the least from that guy. Yeah, only have a soph 5 star backing him up who averaged 7.5 ypc as a frosh. Anyone would be a drop off from Barkley, but come on.

Did Miles really average 7.5 ypc? I didn't realize that. For some reason I thought he had been solid but not much better than that. Impressive!

 

[Judge Smails]

Did Miles really average 7.5 ypc? I didn't realize that. For some reason I thought he had been solid but not much better than that. Impressive!

He didn't have a ton of carries and also had too many fumbles, but definitely showed a flash. I think you'll see a much more explosive year from Sanders. Our S&C program is really top notch.

 

[BobPSU92]

Mike Golic, Jr said that Penn State had the best chance of any team outside the current top four to make the playoff.

jim delany will never let it happen.

 

[Judge Smails]

New roster out...

18 Toney, Shaka DE So./Fr. 6-3 233
30 Givens, Kevin * DT Jr./So. 6-1 287
34 Simmons, Shane DE So./Fr. 6-3 250
38 Wade, Lamont CB Fr./Fr. 5-9 196
41 Cothren, Parker *** DT Gr./Sr. 6-4 304
52 Cothran, Curtis ** DT Gr./Sr. 6-5 301
54 Windsor, Robert * DT Jr./So. 6-4 303
73 Miranda, Mike OL Fr./Fr. 6-3 303
77 Wright, Chasz ** OL Sr./Jr. 6-7 358
97 Buchholz, Ryan * DE Jr./So. 6-6 275
99 Gross-Matos, Yetur DE Fr./Fr. 6-5 248

 

[Saquon4Prez]

Wow I'm liking these new numbers - 230+ for Toney is fine for a guy that's supposed to rush the passer on 3rd and 15.

Kevin Givens at 6'1 and close to 290 ->> this guy could become an Aaron Donald-type player! I love his ceiling.

 

[GregInPitt]

Other interesting info....

44 Brailyn Franklin LB FR/FR 6-2/204 - Word was that he looked pretty big compared to his listed weight. Not to me... - definite redshirt.....

36 Jan Johnson LB JR/SO 6-2/234 - Was light last year due to Wrestling training as a freshman. Nice to see him at MLB weight. Good to have more depth there.

50 Max Chizmar LB FR/FR 6-2/221 - Legacy walk on. Nice initial size....

13 Ellis Brooks LB FR/FR 6-1/235 - Word was he lost some weight from his high school listing, but looks to have put it back on....

51 Alex Gellerstedt OL SO/FR 6-6/304
71 Will Fries OL SO/FR 6-6/305
Good OT size after a full year in the S&C program. Which one will see the field first?????

As others have noted, those that will make up the starting OL are HUGE! This is looking like a Wisky OL, except more athletic!!!