Reports from the scrimmage

Penn State put on a full scrimmage this weekend, and the reports coming out of it aren't evoking images of last year's offensive juggernaut. Actually, one point is making me a bit sick to my stomach:

"Overall the offense looked "improved," but disappointed at times. "They'd drive right down the field and stall in the redzone and have to settle for a field goal, but the coaches were putting in some new elements." - Scout.com

Is this 2009, or 2007? Because that sure sounds like the Anthony Morelli Special. Granted, this is just the first time the entire squad has scrimmaged itself in full pads, in Beaver Stadium. I get that much, but if you asked me prior to the 2008 season which one offensive aspect the team had to improve on, I would have told you "finishing drives."

Daryll Clark and the offense did finish drives in all but one game, and that just happened to be the only one the lost during the regular season. Field goals won't cut it this season, no matter how good the overall red zone percentage.

Other notes from the scrimmage: Kevin Newsome and Matt McGloin look as good as one would expect for young quarterbacks. Also, Derek Moye is emerging as a go-to receiver. Definitely something Penn State needs before the summer. AJ Wallace is still out with the hamstring injury, and D'Anton Lynn is filling in, but the coaches still want more from the young corner. The secondary remains an issue.

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