I grew up in Syracuse, but have lived in PA for over 20 years now. I bleed orange & every person in my neighborhood knows it. Nothing but hardcore Nittany Lion fans around me. Without all the offseason changes, I would be more confident that we could beat them. I thought Marrone had us ready to move to the next level. Not sure what to expect now. Nothing negative to say about Shafer, just not sure he's a legit HC.
I need some feedback from people closer to the Program than I am. I was watching a PSU special earlier that was on the Big Ten Channel. It seems PSU's biggest achilles heel will be there depth on the defensive side of the ball. Their starters are solid, but very little depth on the 2nd team. They graduated 2 LBers that combined for well over 200 tackles last year. The NCAA infractions have cut the number of scholarships players they can have, so they are depending on walk-ons for depth. I know we have talented RB's, but I hope our OL can tire out Penn State's DL & backers. We need to pound the rock with everything we have.
PSU's strengths will be a big OL, very good receivers & excellent TE's. They will have a 1st year QB also, so that may neutralize those advantages. Especially, early in the season. They have a very good Defensive End, who many have said is the best in the Big Ten. Another reason why we need to run the ball ASAP. If we fall behind & have to pass, our OL may be in for a long day.
I would love to hear back from some Cuse fans.
I need some feedback from people closer to the Program than I am. I was watching a PSU special earlier that was on the Big Ten Channel. It seems PSU's biggest achilles heel will be there depth on the defensive side of the ball. Their starters are solid, but very little depth on the 2nd team. They graduated 2 LBers that combined for well over 200 tackles last year. The NCAA infractions have cut the number of scholarships players they can have, so they are depending on walk-ons for depth. I know we have talented RB's, but I hope our OL can tire out Penn State's DL & backers. We need to pound the rock with everything we have.
PSU's strengths will be a big OL, very good receivers & excellent TE's. They will have a 1st year QB also, so that may neutralize those advantages. Especially, early in the season. They have a very good Defensive End, who many have said is the best in the Big Ten. Another reason why we need to run the ball ASAP. If we fall behind & have to pass, our OL may be in for a long day.
I would love to hear back from some Cuse fans.