NittanyNation - Penn State LB Curtis Jacobs announces return for 2023
Penn State received massive news on Tuesday as LB Curtis Jacobs announced his return.
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AND keep Mr. Smith, Mr. Scott and Mr. Poindexter on staff...Immense! That completes this defense...now they need to get a dt from the portal.
If all this happens look out, this defense could be special.AND keep Mr. Smith, Mr. Scott and Mr. Poindexter on staff...
Seems pretty accurate.So I got this.
DT Beamon
DT Izzard
DE Isaac
DE Robinson
LB Elsdon
LB Carter
LB Jacobs
DB King
DB Dixon
S Wheatley
S Ellis
Who is replacing Mustipher in equal capacity? I hope so, but a block eating #1 is critical.Penn State's defense in 2023 has a chance to be even better than the 2022 defense which is saying something considering they're losing guys like Joey Porter Jr and PJ Mustipher. That front seven is going to be the best Penn State has had in a very long time.
Wish Franklin could land Justin Rodgers from KentuckyWho is replacing Mustipher in equal capacity? I hope so, but a block eating #1 is critical.
If he pushes his way to the 1s then even better.Smith Vilbert
I don't know for certain but I do know this: PJ, while being solid this season, was about 60 percent of the dude he was before the injury in 21.Who is replacing Mustipher in equal capacity? I hope so, but a block eating #1 is critical.
Agreed. I think that front 7 is the best since 05.Penn State's defense in 2023 has a chance to be even better than the 2022 defense which is saying something considering they're losing guys like Joey Porter Jr and PJ Mustipher. That front seven is going to be the best Penn State has had in a very long time.
If he pushes his way to the 1s then even better.
Don't forget Z. Fisher...Depth:
LB King
DE Fisher
LB Buddin?
Not sure Mustipher replaced Mustipher in an equal capacity. He never seemed to get back to his pre-injury effectiveness. So I think Izzard and Ellies with another year of development will do just fine.Who is replacing Mustipher in equal capacity? I hope so, but a block eating #1 is critical.
Frankly, and I'm going to get attacked for this, but...I thought 99 and 91 were actually more effective than when 97 was in there this season.Not sure Mustipher replaced Mustipher in an equal capacity. He never seemed to get back to his pre-injury effectiveness. So I think Izzard and Ellies with another year of development will do just fine.
ADD: At least one of the incoming freshmen: Rojas, T. Robinson, Keys. Remember: who expected the impact Abdul Carter would have as a true FR? Also Add: Wylie, DeLuca, and possibly Winston.Depth:
LB King
DE Fisher
LB Buddin?
Reed was ahead of Wheatley in playing time and on depth charts I saw. But lots can happen between now and September.So I got this.
DT Beamon
DT Izzard
DE Isaac
DE Robinson
LB Elsdon
LB Carter
LB Jacobs
DB King
DB Dixon
S Wheatley
S Ellis
Nickel Hardy
Dime Duck
Subs Ellies, Durant, Dennis-Sutton, Vanover
Beamon has a world class weight room, coach, and training table. He can add up to 20 pounds of good weight.THRILLED with Jacobs’ announcement and SO excited for what this D can do in 2023!
That said, just a couple of nitpicks: Kobe King really needs to take over the majority of snaps at M LB from Elsdon. Also, Beamon is simply not the answer at DT at his size. Maybe we’ll land that elusive Unicorn that is a DT with some beef from the transfer portal.
However, still psyched for 2023 and love our chances to make the playoffs!
WE ARE!!!
And was still the starter so……I don't know for certain but I do know this: PJ, while being solid this season, was about 60 percent of the dude he was before the injury in 21.
I won't. That's why I include him 2nd on my list of 3.Don't forget Z. Fisher...
Yeah, he certainly didn't run well.I don't know for certain but I do know this: PJ, while being solid this season, was about 60 percent of the dude he was before the injury in 21.
Agree about possible help from the incoming freshmen.ADD: At least one of the incoming freshmen: Rojas, T. Robinson, Keys. Remember: who expected the impact Abdul Carter would have as a true FR? Also Add: Wylie, DeLuca, and possibly Winston.
Yep, and with Robinson and Rojas enrolled we should see fierce competition at LB. Which is why I believe Elsdon's playing time at Mike will decrease in 2023. He is just not quick enough or strong enough to make the plays PSU needs at Mike LB. JMO.Agree about possible help from the incoming freshmen.
After the performances of Carter, Singleton, Allen, and Drew Shelton this past season, Franklin will be more likely to play talented freshmen early.
I think Williams has a ways to go in terms of pass protection, from what I've read. I'd bet on Birchmeier being this OL class's main contributor in 2023.Yep, and with Robinson and Rojas enrolled we should see fierce competition at LB. Which is why I believe Elsdon's playing time at Mike will decrease in 2023. He is just not quick enough or strong enough to make the plays PSU needs at Mike LB. JMO.
And wit Willaims and Birchmeier enrolled we may see one of them jump into serious competition on the Oline, where play improved in 2022 but with lots of room for further improvement even with a good many players with starting experience returning.......
That's what they say about Williams. And that he is long and extremely athletic which would lead me to believe he is destined to end up at OT where Franklin said that both Williams and Birchmeier will practice to start their PSU careers this Spring.I think Williams has a ways to go in terms of pass protection, from what I've read. I'd bet on Birchmeier being this OL class's main contributor in 2023.
Who is replacing Mustipher in equal capacity? I hope so, but a block eating #1 is critical.
I thought Durant showed some great talent in limited playing time. Hope he continues to put on weight.3 names to watch for their weight gains this off season.
1. Zane Durant - saw PT as a freshman, which is rare at DT. Would not be shocked if he hits 285+- this off season. Probably becomes a solid 3tech as a sophomore.
2. Jordan Van Der Berg - played more in '21, didn't gain much weight off season to '22 (wonder if he's the source of the Donald comment) but I think he's in the boat to grow now or he's probably getting passed over.
3. Kaleb Artis - already a 300+ pounder. Prime candidate to hit that 325-330 lbs weight. If he's only good for 2 downs and a breather, go for it if he can stuff the run.