I agree I hope the incoming freshmen step up because there will be plenty of opportunities to get on the field.I keep reading posts regarding these transfers as no big deal, what happens when injuries hit next fall? Better pray for an injury free season, the first ever
I keep reading posts regarding these transfers as no big deal, what happens when injuries hit next fall? Better pray for an injury free season, the first ever
Instead of playing a stinky player that doesnt want to be here, we play a stinky player that wants to be here
I think what you will see is everywhere but QB and the lines there will be no more red shirting unless a kid is way, way underdeveloped.
Players like Brenton Strange will no longer red shirt because they will play on Special Teams.
We have brought in two top 10 classes over the last two years. The premise is dumb.
And team docs have been handing out walking boots like govt cheese the past few years.Some of this kinda’ reminds me of conversations I had with MENSA-Fans discussing obstacles faced during the sanction years.
Me: “Penn State only has 7 scholarship offensive linemen”
Them: “So what, you only play with 5”
"The portal" is going to be full of other program's #3s and #4s who are also looking for playing time which they aren't going to get here either.I look at the positives. Penn State is projected as a top 15 program next year, based on what was believed to be returning. Most athletes expecting to see significant playing time in that situation would not leave. So some of the more experienced kids in the program who see the underclassmen every day at practice are deciding to try their luck somewhere else. To me that speaks more volume about the younger talent than it does about the state of the program.
On top of that, if there is a hole left by a transfer I have to believe our staff can recognize a replacement from somewhere else in the "portal".
I keep reading posts regarding these transfers as no big deal, what happens when injuries hit next fall? Better pray for an injury free season, the first ever
I have read knowledgeable posters say that Penn State might be able to sign 27 this year since it only took 23 last year. Is that correct?
Furthermore, since Miner and Nana never really made the team because of career-ending injuries, would that allow PSU to sign 2 more in the 2019 class?
Yes, Minor and Nana don't count against the 85 max.
Thank you for replying. I understand that neither injured player counts toward the 85; however, since neither even made to fall camp, could PSU add 2 scholarships to the "first counter" total? That would allow a class of 29 (if 2 can be added for the 23 in the 2018 class).
And allowing 4 games without blowing a redshirt is part of what’s changing stacked teams’ approaches to depth needs. Seems likely that most redshirts of the past will likely end up using that 5th year at different places from where they redshirted. Some of these changes are huge and will impact programs differently at various times, with good and bad for players, coaches, programs and fans.Instead of playing a stinky player that doesnt want to be here, we play a stinky player that wants to be here
I think what you will see is everywhere but QB and the lines there will be no more red shirting unless a kid is way, way underdeveloped.
Players like Brenton Strange will no longer red shirt because they will play on Special Teams.
I think she was talking about the fake accounts harassing 38 but who knows?So, I take it Shaka will be the next man up?!
I’ve been shaking my head and wondering why he hasn’t tried OLB for way too long. When was he going to grow into a DE? I respect the decision and hope he catches that elusive dream. Best of luck to him.So, I take it Shaka will be the next man up?!
What happened to this generation? It’s like they shy away from competition, so they can play where there is no competition. Terrible way to live your life, it’s a dog eat dog world
Wish him well but I don't see him as a given starter at a lot of programs. He'd likely get similar PT at PSU as a backup and on special teams. He can't reasonably think he'd develop into even a potential NFL free agent. I just don't get this one at all.
Thank you, Meteor-Lion.
Penn State players are reaping the benefits of Franklin's push to get players to earn their degrees in 3 years.