#8 Marquis Wilson true frosh CB. Rivals dropped him to a 3 star at end of process. Coaches raving about him. Watch his spectacular INT at the end.
Penn State 2019 Season articles
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Ross Tucker on Wilson. You see exactly what he is talking about on the interception above...
"He's really talented.....I appreciate players who think the game....physical in press coverage...he is special when the ball is in the air, great body control....he had a million interceptions on his tape, including 5 pick sixes...tremendous instincts..."
It's been a long time since we had a corner back who was a true ball hawk. I mean....ever?
I created the thread to talk about the 2019 Penn State season, which includes information about the teams we are playing. In particular, our biggest obstacles to a Big Ten title, Michigan and Ohio State. So I don't need you, who contribute nothing, telling me what I should or shouldn't put in a thread I started. Capiche?
Michigan's "spring game" won't be a game, and it won't be televised. Over the years, this has been a big recruiting event for Penn State. Gives a flavor of what game day is like.
Bodogblog
April 8th, 2019 at 11:44 AM ^
...... this is missed opportunity in terms of a recruiting event. [State College] is going to have 80k+ and the atmosphere is going to be great. They can do that because it's consistently been a game and been treated like a special event, so their fans know what to expect.
Why wouldn't you want to have a great event in spring when a lot of kids making decisions or narrowing down their lists?
In reply to I think this may actually be…by Bodogblog
CMHCFB
April 8th, 2019 at 11:51 AM ^
Agreed Bodog. They absolutely use this as a recruiting event in [State College]. Recruits seeing ~80K fans showing up to a spring game/practice certainly doesn’t hurt and gives them a small idea of what it’s like to play in front of 100K+. It’s not a make or break but it’s good for the fans and good for recruiting. I can’t help but think there would be far more positives than negatives.
Edit - It also gives access to fans who can’t afford game day tickets a chance to take their kids and others for less than the cost of a movie.
Wolverine Devotee
April 8th, 2019 at 6:07 PM ^
This program has a very odd way of treating the fans that have filled and continued to fill the stadium during this historically long B1G title drought. You'd think they'd show some kind of appreciation. SOMETHING!
62 points given up and then guys quitting on the team and sitting out the bowl game is the taste that's left in people's mouth from 2018. Harbaugh said on his podcast in February that there would be a Fan Fest on April 6.
It was changed to a no-pads walkthrough and no one was allowed near the players. Now we get to watch another Brady Hoke Memorial Punt Exhibition.
Harbaugh got rid of fan day, got rid of media day, got rid of the women's football academy, got rid of the men's football academy and doesn't even show up to his own radio show anymore.
Bodogblog
April 8th, 2019 at 11:44 AM ^
...... this is missed opportunity in terms of a recruiting event. [State College] is going to have 80k+ and the atmosphere is going to be great. They can do that because it's consistently been a game and been treated like a special event, so their fans know what to expect.
Why wouldn't you want to have a great event in spring when a lot of kids making decisions or narrowing down their lists?
In reply to I think this may actually be…by Bodogblog
CMHCFB
April 8th, 2019 at 11:51 AM ^
Agreed Bodog. They absolutely use this as a recruiting event in [State College]. Recruits seeing ~80K fans showing up to a spring game/practice certainly doesn’t hurt and gives them a small idea of what it’s like to play in front of 100K+. It’s not a make or break but it’s good for the fans and good for recruiting. I can’t help but think there would be far more positives than negatives.
Edit - It also gives access to fans who can’t afford game day tickets a chance to take their kids and others for less than the cost of a movie.
Wolverine Devotee
April 8th, 2019 at 6:07 PM ^
This program has a very odd way of treating the fans that have filled and continued to fill the stadium during this historically long B1G title drought. You'd think they'd show some kind of appreciation. SOMETHING!
62 points given up and then guys quitting on the team and sitting out the bowl game is the taste that's left in people's mouth from 2018. Harbaugh said on his podcast in February that there would be a Fan Fest on April 6.
It was changed to a no-pads walkthrough and no one was allowed near the players. Now we get to watch another Brady Hoke Memorial Punt Exhibition.
Harbaugh got rid of fan day, got rid of media day, got rid of the women's football academy, got rid of the men's football academy and doesn't even show up to his own radio show anymore.
JF is smart enough to realize the importance of fan and alumni appreciation.
The BW game last year was a good - natured romp.
Early practice reports are usually a good indicator if a particular player was underrated by recruiting services.
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Interestingly enough, at least three of our top four all time INT leaders played safety (I am not sure about Neal Smith):
All Time INT Leaders
1. Neal Smith - 19
2. Pete Harris - 15
3. Darren Perry - 15
4. Kim Herring - 13
I think the best DB I've seen at PSU (since I've been following) is Brian Miller (12 career INTs) and Oruwariye last year.
Yes, Neal Smith was a S, the only safety, actually, as Penn State played a 4-4-3 defense. But then the LB crew had a ball-hawking interceptor of its own in Dennis Onkotz.
What still amazes me is that Neal Smith had 12 interceptions in 11 games in 1969, in a non-pass-happy era. I think we'd canonize a DB who had double-digit interceptions nowadays.
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Uh, he left because someone attacked her - not because of what she posts (sorry if I’m misinterpreting your post).
Marquis Wilson with 2 more interceptions today.
I was at the HUB for lunch yesterday and CJFF was there filming a video segment for GoPSUtv right in front of the "high school steps". Several of the players were finishing up their lunch and Franklin went over to them and shook hands, asked them how they were doing, I think he asked Tarburton how his back was feeling, checking in with them. He stopped and took some photos with some students. Franklin's height, persona, charisma all were on display - he looks his players right in the eye -- he is not a little guy -- he is very confident in the way he carries himself; everyone in that area of the HUB was watching him, he can "light up the room" with his presence. It was really impressive to observe. I couldn't help but think how lucky we are at PS to have him - so many CFB coaches lack that personality, Franklin has it. His interpersonal skills are exceptional. That has to mean something as he drives to get to the top of CFB.
bwifan
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Nice... With Galt as S&C it should be good weight and muscle. His frame can carry it. He should be a beast all year.
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He is “the truth” his potential is scary and with the other gifted players this PSU defense will be as NASTY as we have seen EXCITING
He is “the truth” his potential is scary and with the other gifted players this PSU defense will be as NASTY as we have seen EXCITING
Highlights of course, but I like what I'm seeing from the wide outs....
One interesting wrinkle from practice....
In pass situations, having a 3 man line of YGM, Windsor, and Toney. Three great pass rushers. Then dropping 8. Also frees you up to blitz from unexpected places. Parsons has been talking about how he is getting reps at SAM. He'd be a holy terror blitzing off the edge while standing over the slot receiver. But if you can consistently get pressure with 3 and drop 8, going to make it very tough on the QB. Windsor got and gets very little hype for the 7.5 sacks he had from the defensive tackle spot last year. That is great production.
In pass situations, having a 3 man line of YGM, Windsor, and Toney. Three great pass rushers. Then dropping 8. Also frees you up to blitz from unexpected places. Parsons has been talking about how he is getting reps at SAM. He'd be a holy terror blitzing off the edge while standing over the slot receiver. But if you can consistently get pressure with 3 and drop 8, going to make it very tough on the QB. Windsor got and gets very little hype for the 7.5 sacks he had from the defensive tackle spot last year. That is great production.
I have a good feeling about Coach Parker. So glad CJF made the move.
https://247sports.com/college/penn-...y-Jayson-Oweh-Lions-defensive-line-131452504/
Last season, Penn State led all FBS teams with 3.62 sacks per game and finished ranked fourth nationally in tackles for loss per contest (8.2). The Nittany Lions' defensive front lost a pair of starters this offseason but rising contributors and reinforcements create expectations for this group to supply sustained pressure again in 2019.
“Our defensive end group is one of the better defensive end groups in the country,” Penn State coach James Franklin said this month. “In my 24 years (of coaching), this is the best D-end group that I’ve been around. ... I’m talking from top to bottom, our D-end group I think has a chance to be special."
There seem to be more questions at defensive tackle but Franklin expressed optimism regarding how things have progressed along the interior, and Nittany Lions defensive line coach Sean Spencer believes inexperienced players have turned a corner there.
DT ANTONIO SHELTON
Class:Redshirt junior
Size: 6-2, 308 pounds
Career Summary: Antonio Shelton appeared in 19 contests during the past two seasons, producing 20 tackles — four for loss — and two sacks. He handled second-team duties in 2018 and is now viewed as the front-runner to start alongside Windsor.
Spencer's Assessment
"He's really taken the next step. He's playing within himself. He's big and strong, and that's how he's playing right now."
DT ROBERT WINDSOR
Class:Redshirt senior
Size: 6-4, 289 poundsCareer Summary:With the exception of Penn State's most recent game — Robert Windsor was suspended for the Citrus Bowl due to a violation of team rules — he has seen action in every Nittany Lions matchup dating back to 2016. Windsor started all 12 regular-season contests last year, establishing career-high totals for tackles (39), tackles for loss (11) and sacks (7.5).
Spencer's Assessment
"He knows obviously that being suspended for (the Citrus Bowl) was something he and I will never forget. But moving forward, his approach to spring has been tremendous. He is a true scientist of his own game. He studies his technique over and over and over again. ... He's constantly learning his craft."
DE JAYSON OWEH
Class:Redshirt freshman
Size: 6-5, 250 poundsCareer Summary: Jayson Oweh, who didn't focus on football full-time until 2016, played in four games as a freshman without burning redshirt status. He flashed during his collegiate debut with two sacks in a Week 3 win over Kent State.
Spencer's Assessment
"You've got to remember, this is gonna be his fourth year of football. ... Right around the (Citrus Bowl) practices, the switch started hitting for him. And then all of the sudden now you're talking about a guy that's (6-5, 250 pounds) running a 4.42 (40-yard dash)... it's starting to transfer over onto the field. He's a problem off that edge. It's scary when he comes off that edge.
And I'm happy about his progress mentally, too. I think at first he was taking a picture of things. Things were happening and he would take a snapshot of it instead of just going. He's really taken some big steps."
DE YETUR GROSS-MATOS
Class:Junior
Size: 6-5, 265 poundsCareer Summary: Yetur Gross-Matos was the only true freshman lineman to see game action for Penn State in 2017, then stepped up as a full-time starter in his sophomore campaign. He led the Nittany Lions with 20 tackles for loss and eight sacks, earning Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after his performance against Iowa (four tackles for loss, two sacks) and postseason all-conference honors.
Spencer's Assessment
"Each year the game has slowed down for him because he now understands pre-snap reads, he understands leverage, set points of offensive linemen. He's gonna keep growing each day and each game, and that's where I think his game will just shoot up to the next step. ...
I think the sky is the limit. The guy's got some of the most natural ability I've ever been around, especially since I've been here. I put him in the category of (former Penn State defensive lineman and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers player) Carl Nassib in the beginning of the year last year and everybody looked at me like, 'Sure.' Then all of the sudden, 20 TFLs later, I think I was right. ...
It's not just that he makes plays. It's his approach. His approach is full-speed go, all the time. What you guys see on game film and what that guy does in practice is the exact same thing."
Last season, Penn State led all FBS teams with 3.62 sacks per game and finished ranked fourth nationally in tackles for loss per contest (8.2). The Nittany Lions' defensive front lost a pair of starters this offseason but rising contributors and reinforcements create expectations for this group to supply sustained pressure again in 2019.
“Our defensive end group is one of the better defensive end groups in the country,” Penn State coach James Franklin said this month. “In my 24 years (of coaching), this is the best D-end group that I’ve been around. ... I’m talking from top to bottom, our D-end group I think has a chance to be special."
There seem to be more questions at defensive tackle but Franklin expressed optimism regarding how things have progressed along the interior, and Nittany Lions defensive line coach Sean Spencer believes inexperienced players have turned a corner there.
DT ANTONIO SHELTON
Class:Redshirt junior
Size: 6-2, 308 pounds
Career Summary: Antonio Shelton appeared in 19 contests during the past two seasons, producing 20 tackles — four for loss — and two sacks. He handled second-team duties in 2018 and is now viewed as the front-runner to start alongside Windsor.
Spencer's Assessment
"He's really taken the next step. He's playing within himself. He's big and strong, and that's how he's playing right now."
DT ROBERT WINDSOR
Class:Redshirt senior
Size: 6-4, 289 poundsCareer Summary:With the exception of Penn State's most recent game — Robert Windsor was suspended for the Citrus Bowl due to a violation of team rules — he has seen action in every Nittany Lions matchup dating back to 2016. Windsor started all 12 regular-season contests last year, establishing career-high totals for tackles (39), tackles for loss (11) and sacks (7.5).
Spencer's Assessment
"He knows obviously that being suspended for (the Citrus Bowl) was something he and I will never forget. But moving forward, his approach to spring has been tremendous. He is a true scientist of his own game. He studies his technique over and over and over again. ... He's constantly learning his craft."
DE JAYSON OWEH
Class:Redshirt freshman
Size: 6-5, 250 poundsCareer Summary: Jayson Oweh, who didn't focus on football full-time until 2016, played in four games as a freshman without burning redshirt status. He flashed during his collegiate debut with two sacks in a Week 3 win over Kent State.
Spencer's Assessment
"You've got to remember, this is gonna be his fourth year of football. ... Right around the (Citrus Bowl) practices, the switch started hitting for him. And then all of the sudden now you're talking about a guy that's (6-5, 250 pounds) running a 4.42 (40-yard dash)... it's starting to transfer over onto the field. He's a problem off that edge. It's scary when he comes off that edge.
And I'm happy about his progress mentally, too. I think at first he was taking a picture of things. Things were happening and he would take a snapshot of it instead of just going. He's really taken some big steps."
DE YETUR GROSS-MATOS
Class:Junior
Size: 6-5, 265 poundsCareer Summary: Yetur Gross-Matos was the only true freshman lineman to see game action for Penn State in 2017, then stepped up as a full-time starter in his sophomore campaign. He led the Nittany Lions with 20 tackles for loss and eight sacks, earning Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after his performance against Iowa (four tackles for loss, two sacks) and postseason all-conference honors.
Spencer's Assessment
"Each year the game has slowed down for him because he now understands pre-snap reads, he understands leverage, set points of offensive linemen. He's gonna keep growing each day and each game, and that's where I think his game will just shoot up to the next step. ...
I think the sky is the limit. The guy's got some of the most natural ability I've ever been around, especially since I've been here. I put him in the category of (former Penn State defensive lineman and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers player) Carl Nassib in the beginning of the year last year and everybody looked at me like, 'Sure.' Then all of the sudden, 20 TFLs later, I think I was right. ...
It's not just that he makes plays. It's his approach. His approach is full-speed go, all the time. What you guys see on game film and what that guy does in practice is the exact same thing."
This list has Ohio State's Chase Young #1, though as a fellow true soph DE, Gross-Matos had better stats.
Yetur Gross-Matos
2018
Tackles 54
Sacks 8.0
Tackles For Loss 20.0
Chase Young
2018
Tackles 33
Sacks 9.5
Tackles For Loss 14.5
https://247sports.com/college/penn-...2019-defensive-players-131443531/#131443531_1
Projecting college football's 25 best defensive players in 2019
ByBRAD CRAWFORD
Continuing our post-spring national position rankings, sorting the nation's top defensive players ahead of the 2019 season is an arduous task considering there's nearly 1,500 starters to choose from on that side of the football.
16. Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State
14. Yetur Gross-Matos, DL, Penn State
Last season, Penn State led all FBS teams with 3.6 sacks per game and finished ranked fourth nationally in tackles for loss per contest (8.2) with Gross-Matos as its leader up front. “In my 24 years (of coaching), this is the best D-end group that I’ve been around," Nittany Lions coach James Franklin said this spring. Gross-Matos led the Nittany Lions with 20 tackles for loss and eight sacks as a 6-5, 265-pound sophomore and Penn State's coaching staff has compared him to former program great Carl Nassib
Yetur Gross-Matos
2018
Tackles 54
Sacks 8.0
Tackles For Loss 20.0
Chase Young
2018
Tackles 33
Sacks 9.5
Tackles For Loss 14.5
https://247sports.com/college/penn-...2019-defensive-players-131443531/#131443531_1
Projecting college football's 25 best defensive players in 2019
ByBRAD CRAWFORD
Continuing our post-spring national position rankings, sorting the nation's top defensive players ahead of the 2019 season is an arduous task considering there's nearly 1,500 starters to choose from on that side of the football.
16. Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State
14. Yetur Gross-Matos, DL, Penn State
Last season, Penn State led all FBS teams with 3.6 sacks per game and finished ranked fourth nationally in tackles for loss per contest (8.2) with Gross-Matos as its leader up front. “In my 24 years (of coaching), this is the best D-end group that I’ve been around," Nittany Lions coach James Franklin said this spring. Gross-Matos led the Nittany Lions with 20 tackles for loss and eight sacks as a 6-5, 265-pound sophomore and Penn State's coaching staff has compared him to former program great Carl Nassib
Safety is one of those positions that it is very, very hard to play when you are young and/or inexperienced. My hope is that Brisker is starting by the Iowa game, game 6.
In 2015, Dan Chisena was the fastest high schooler in Pennsylvania at the Class AAA level.
Posting a 10.52 in the 100-meter, a 21.29 in the 200-meter, and helping to produce a 42.01-second 4x100-meter relay, the Downingtown East product earned PIAA titles in each.
Penn State head football coach James Franklin noticed, offering Chisena a preferred walk-on spot for the Nittany Lions.
“We really liked Dan on the front end. We recruited Dan. Dan won the 100 meters in the state of Pennsylvania his senior year. We really recruited him pretty hard,” said Franklin, “and then the track and field team stole him from us; in a positive way, I guess. They ended up giving him a scholarship, which was really good for him.”
A joke with some cutting truth to it, Franklin’s comments were the third time this spring recounting Chisena’s winding story with the Nittany Lions.
For good reason, too, as Chisena was awarded a scholarship during the Blue-White Game immediately following his 59-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter. A fast-rising fifth-year senior with serious speed, Chisena is approaching his third year with the football program with a recalibrated mentality.
Liked the article on Brisker, he seems to understand that he got a second chance to get into a big time football program and he wants to take advantage on the opportunity.
Safety,WR maybe DT might be the 3 positions where a J.C. player can help right away.
Safety,WR maybe DT might be the 3 positions where a J.C. player can help right away.
Good post from 247 board on poster who talked with Brett Pry.
https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/Board/18/Contents/Ran-into-Brent-Pry-Last-Night-131556215/
[snip]
He also asked me if I followed any guys on twitter and if I saw some of the 40 times posted. He said they were legit times and specifically said Parsons and Oweh were freaks. His exact words on Oweh were "he's a Saquon-level freak athlete". He also said he thinks the front 7 is going to bring a lot of athleticism that will be pretty difficult for teams to handle this year. I was pretty pumped!
https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/Board/18/Contents/Ran-into-Brent-Pry-Last-Night-131556215/
[snip]
He also asked me if I followed any guys on twitter and if I saw some of the 40 times posted. He said they were legit times and specifically said Parsons and Oweh were freaks. His exact words on Oweh were "he's a Saquon-level freak athlete". He also said he thinks the front 7 is going to bring a lot of athleticism that will be pretty difficult for teams to handle this year. I was pretty pumped!
