Clark, Lee elected capos

This isn't surprising, but it is news. Penn State quarterback Daryll Clark, and linebacker Sean Lee have been elected co-captains for the 2009-10 football season. This is an all-star tandem, as Clark is coming off a first-team All-Big Ten campaign, while Lee should return to his pre-2008 form, when he was everyone's favorite for All-America honors.

The only real change in this from last season is that there were five (5!) captains in 2008. Of course, one of them was Lee, who acted more like an honorary captain. But there were still five last year, and at least three since I can remember. Is this a strong move to consolidate power, and player-control on the team? We can't be sure, but it could turn out to be a fantastic thing for this year's team. They need strong leadership, and Clark and Lee are just the guys who can offer it.