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JoeBot409

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Bowen and Farmer are not up to the standard, don’t know what is in the pipeline but the position needs addressed.
 
I was thinking about this when I woke up today. When is the last time a LB made a big time play this year? Farmer really struggles in pass coverage. PSU badly needs a game changer at LB and defensive end. Bowen for all of his athletic ability and speed just doesn't make many plays.
 
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It seems when the Lbs blitz, they are coming from far away from the LOS, yet when they are in pass coverage they are typically not playing deep enough...

anyone else notice that?
 
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Pry is pulling double duty as the DC and the LB coach. Get a dedicated LB coach.

Vanderlinden may have a few years left in him? What about a former standout LB at PSU who played pro? That would certainly help the recruiting.
 
Pry is pulling double duty as the DC and the LB coach. Get a dedicated LB coach.

Vanderlinden may have a few years left in him? What about a former standout LB at PSU who played pro? That would certainly help the recruiting.
It will be interesting in January when every team can add a 10th coach to see what area this extra coach is assigned.

The assumption is most schools will prioritize a recruiter.
 
It will be interesting in January when every team can add a 10th coach to see what area this extra coach is assigned.
I did not know that. I think PSU should hire LaVar Arrington as LB coach. Today's HS kids were not even born when he played at PSU, but he is a dynamic personality and I think he could recruit the top LBs in the U.S. very easily.
 
I was thinking about this when I woke up today. When is the last time a LB made a big time play this year? Farmer really struggles in pass coverage. PSU badly needs a game changer at LB and defensive end. Bowen for all of his athletic ability and speed just doesn't make many plays.
Agree about the linebackers. Think the DE still have some maturing and will be strong once they bulk up.
 
Agree about the linebackers. Think the DE still have some maturing and will be strong once they bulk up.

If you are excited about the young DE's you are easily impressed. If Simmons was the talent of his 4/5 star recruiting hype he would be making plays and be punishing the QB's of teams with average OL's like MSU, who is starting 3 star freshmen. Lavar did it true freshman season, although not as much as he could have due Joe's not playing freshmen much. Toney is years away from being physically able to hold up to a power run team, if he ever gets there.
 
I think Franklin should go out and hire Ron Vanderlinden wherever he is. It was impressive the linebackers he scouted, recruited and coached. I missed the days of having dominate linebackers.
 
Pry is pulling double duty as the DC and the LB coach. Get a dedicated LB coach.

Vanderlinden may have a few years left in him? What about a former standout LB at PSU who played pro? That would certainly help the recruiting.

recruiting is the key issue. the current senior class were part of JF's first recruiting class, and in 4 groups we have not recruited a player who can come in as a FR or So and impact the game. the top teams get those type LBs. every year Bama has a few players impacting in their first year.
 
recruiting is the key issue. the current senior class were part of JF's first recruiting class, and in 4 groups we have not recruited a player who can come in as a FR or So and impact the game. the top teams get those type LBs. every year Bama has a few players impacting in their first year.

And that's why CJF needs to close on Parsons. Could Lukada also play and contribute as a true frosh?
 
If you are excited about the young DE's you are easily impressed. If Simmons was the talent of his 4/5 star recruiting hype he would be making plays and be punishing the QB's of teams with average OL's like MSU, who is starting 3 star freshmen. Lavar did it true freshman season, although not as much as he could have due Joe's not playing freshmen much. Toney is years away from being physically able to hold up to a power run team, if he ever gets there.
Just an FYI. Lavar was a linebacker although I'm sure you knew that but it's apples and oranges. Not to mention he may be the most athletic linebacker to ever play for PSU. With Buchholz and Brown out of course they don't look as strong. You're playing with all soph and freshmen.
 
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