ESPN's Joe Schad reported today that Navorro Bowman will enter the 2010 NFL Draft.
While I can't say I'm trilled to see such a great player leave Penn State, I wish him only the best of luck at the next level. Thank you No. 11, for keeping "Linebacker U" alive and well.
Senior defensive tackle Jared Odrick was voted the Big Ten's Defensive Player of the Year, and Defensive Lineman of the Year by the conference coaches. Odrick was just one of six Nittany Lions selected First Team All-Big Ten, including Daryll Clark, Evan Royster, Stefen Wisniewski, Dennis Landolt and Navorro Bowman. Penn State tied Iowa for the most first-team selections.
Breakdown of Penn State's 2009 All-Big Ten selections:
OFFENSE
COACHES FIRST TEAM: Daryll Clark, Evan Royster, Stefen Wisniewski, Dennis Landolt
COACHES SECOND TEAM: None
MEDIA FIRST TEAM: Daryll Clark, Evan Royster, Stefen Wisniewski
MEDIA SECOND TEAM: Dennis Landolt
DEFENSE
COACHES FIRST TEAM: Jared Odrick, Navorro Bowman
COACHES SECOND TEAM: Sean Lee, Jeremy Boone
MEDIA FIRST TEAM: Navorro Bowman
MEDIA SECOND TEAM: Jared Odrick, Josh Hull, Sean Lee, Jeremy Boone
HONORABLE MENTIONS
COACHES: Josh Hull, Andrew Quarless
MEDIA: Drew Astorino, Jack Crawford, D'Anton Lynn, Derek Moye, Ollie Ogbu, Andrew Quarless
Link: Big Ten Release
Penn State senior quarterback Daryll Clark, and junior linebacker Navorro Bowman swept the Big Ten's Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week awards for their performances against Michigan State in the season finale.
Navorro Bowman
Bowman recorded 10 tackles (seven solo), with 3.5 TFL (minus-17), a sack and a pass break-up to lead another superb defensive effort in East Lansing. He tied a team season-high for TFLs in a game with 3.5, matching Jared Odrick's total from the Eastern Illinois game. Bowman posted his ninth career double figure tackle game.
Daryll Clark
Clark went 19 of 27 (70.4) for 310 yards, with four touchdowns and no interceptions. The 310 yards were the third-highest in his career. He threw a career-high four touchdown passes vs. Michigan State for the second consecutive year, with scoring strikes of 29, 30, 32, and 27 yards.
Bowman and Clark's recognitions mark the sixth and seventh times this season a Nittany Lion has been selected Big Ten Player of the Week. Senior linebacker Sean Lee and senior punter Jeremy Boone also have been honored this year.
Link: GoPSUsports.com
Junior linebacker Navorro Bowman earned his first Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honor this season, the second of his career. Against the Indiana Hoosiers, Bowman logged a team-high 12 tackles, including two for loss, a sack and a pass breakup.
But Bowman's biggest play, and arguably the play of the game, came when he intercepted a tipped pass and ran it back 73 yards for a go-ahead touchdown.
For the third week in a row, Penn State's offense came out flat. So, tied at 10 entering the second half, the Nittany Lions' defense, which had played valiantly despite working against a minus-four turnover margin, took matters into its own hands. Junior linebacker Navorro Bowman intercepted a tipped pass and ran 73 yards to pay dirt, giving Penn state its first lead of the ballgame. The Nittany Lions offense followed up Bowman's pick-six with two consecutive scoring drives of its own, as Penn State (9-2, 5-2) emerged with a 31-20 win on senior day in Happy Valley.
But the valley was hardly happy most of the game, particularly when the Nittany Lions' not-so-special teams trotted onto the field. Penn State lost two fumbles on first half punt returns, and nearly lost another on the second half kickoff return. It became such a debacle by the third quarter, fans cheered when Graham Zug successfully fair-caught a punt. He and co-punt return specialist Drew Astorino each lost a fumble fielding punts. Penn State entered the game with one of the nation's worst punt return unit, and surely didn't help itself after today's performance. The Nittany Lions have spent all season unsuccessfully finding a replacement for 2008 All-American return specialist Derrick Williams.
As if the special teams weren't giving Penn Staters a big enough headache, the offense played its worst single quarter of the season. Senior quarterback Daryll Clark, who entered the game having thrown only eight interceptions for the season, tossed two picks in just four first quarter attempts. Clark would rebound, however, finishing his Beaver Stadium career with a 17-for-28, 194-yard performance, including a rush touchdown and a 13-yard touchdown pass to Evan Royster.
For Indiana, it's been a season-long trend of lost opportunities. The Hoosiers forced four turnovers in the first half, but only entered the locker room with 10 points to show for it. Indiana's offense held the ball for nearly 10 minutes in the first quarter, courtesy of the continuous giveaways by Penn State.
The Hoosiers had a tough time running on Penn State, finishing the game with only 48 net yards. This came despite giving up only two sacks for minus-11 yards. Indiana quarterback Ben Chappell had good protection against the Nittany Lions' pass rush, but after an early touchdown strike to Demarlo Belcher, couldn't lead the offense to another point until Penn State was working with a 24-10 fourth-quarter lead. Following two scores to open the game, Indiana failed to score on seven straight drives, including four punts, a missed field goal, and an interception. The Hoosiers entered the red zone only twice.
Chappell completed 32 of 51 passes for 298 yards -- all opponent single-game highs against the Penn State defense this season -- and two touchdowns.
The Penn State defense was a big part of forcing Indiana out of its early rhythm, as the Nittany Lions said good bye to five senior defensive starters, including two All-American candidates, linebacker and captain Sean Lee and defensive tackle Jared Odrick. Lee would end the game with 10 tackles and four pass breakups, while Odrick continued to be the rock of the defensive front.
However, some of the biggest plays for Penn State came from the underclassmen.
On defense, Bowman added a team-high 12 tackles, two tackles for loss, a pass breakup and a sack, to go along with his pick-six. Defensive linemen Devon Still and Sean Stanley each made stops behind the line, including a sack by the freshman Stanley. End Jack Crawford batted down two Indiana passes, and safety Nick Sukay came up big, breaking up what looked like a sure touchdown pass for Indiana.
When the Lions had the ball, it was another underclassman who provided some much-needed spark. True freshman receiver Curtis Drake finished with a career-high 60 total yards, including a 26-yard end around to propel on its first touchdown drive of the game.
Penn State improved its senior day record to 19-1 since 1990, and pushed its win streak to nine straight in home finales.
The Nittany Lions will face Michigan State (6-5, 4-3) next week in East Lansing, as the Spartans became bowl eligible with a 40-37 win at Purdue. Indiana (4-7, 1-6) will return home with hopes of spoiling the Boilermakers' bowl hopes.
Final Stats
Sean Lee will graduate, hopefully getting the nod on NFL Draft day this coming April. Navorro Bowman could leave early, joining Lee on the Radio City Music Hall stage. But regardless of whether or not the two linebackers make their Penn State exit together, at this point, neither has a chance of being revered as one of the all-time greats to don the Blue and White at "Linebacker U."
But how could this possibly be? Both have garnered All-Big Ten and All-America recognition. Both have played on some of the most dominating defenses Penn State has ever fielded. And both will end up playing in the NFL.
So, what's missing? "The play."
Name one signature, game-changing, program-defining play made by either Lee or Bowman. You can't. The closest thing might be Lee's forced fumble in the 2007 Outback Bowl, which was scooped up by Tony Davis for a touchdown. But was that really in line with some of the other, actual career-making plays by any of the Penn State linebackers whom we all consider to be the greatest?
In Jack Ham's sophomore season, he blocked three punts, a record that stood until 1989 when Andre Collins (more on him in a minute) tied it. Both Ham and Collins are tied in the Penn State record books for career blocked punts. In Ham's senior season, the All-American racked up 91 tackles in ten games and picked off four passes.
Dennis Onkotz, a contemporary of Ham at Penn State, was not only a notorious linebacker, but a fantastic punt return specialist. Onkotz had a 13.2 career punt return average, taking back two for touchdowns. He was just as valuable to the offense as he was the defense.
Shane Conlan was a two-time All-American, but in his final game as a Nittany Lion, played what could be deemed the best game by a Penn State linebacker in the program's history. In the 1987 Fiesta Bowl, the most watched game in the history of the sport, Conlan twice picked off Miami quarterback and Heisman winner Vinny Testaverde. The second pick Conlan returned down to the five yard line, setting up Penn State's go ahead score as the fourth quarter drew to a close. He would be named the Defensive Player of the Game, the National Championship game, to be precise.
Just a backup when Conlan was roaming the field, Andre Collins became Penn State's next great linebacker. Collins not only tied Jack Ham's career blocked punts record, but came up huge in the 1989 Holiday Bowl, with a 102-yard interception return of a two-point conversion attempt by BYU, one of the most entertaining plays in one of the most entertaining games of all time.
Then there was LaVar Arrington. The two-time All-America selection, and eventual No. 2 overall NFL Draft pick, was the undisputed king of big plays. His patented "LaVar Leap" became a football sensation that endures to this day, punctuated by the best of them all, as Arrington perfectly timed an Illinois running play to hurdle the entire line of scrimmage to tackle the ball carrier before the handoff was even complete. Arrington could go down as one of the best individual playmakers in Penn State football history.
In 2005, the likes of Arrington, Ham and Conlan seemed to be distant dreams, as the Nittany Lions were coming off their worst five-year stretch in program history. But there was hope, particularly in a defense led by junior linebacker Paul Posluszny. One could say that Posluszny's greatest single game came against Ohio State. However, the two-time All-American's greatest single play happened a week earlier, against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Gopher running back Gary Russell took a hand off from one yard out, going airborne towards the end zone. His journey would be stopped short, though, by a similarly airborne Posluszny, who perfectly judged the play, halting Russell in mid-air before reaching the goal line.
Now, you're probably wondering why players like Dan Connor and Brandon Short aren't on this list. Well, because they are actually the precursors to how Bowman and Lee might end their Penn State careers, without that one play to forever ingrain their image in Penn State lore. Connor was by no means any less of a linebacker than Posluszny, nor was Short to Arrington. But what makes a player into an all-timer is a signature play, or at least a unique reputation like Ham or Onkotz, to define his career.
What have Lee and Bowman done to separate themselves from the rest of Penn State's great linebackers? Nothing, actually.
It's tough to come down on Lee, as he's been hampered by injuries the last two seasons. He might have had "the play" of his own, if he was given the time to do so. But Bowman, should he leave early for the NFL, will definitely leave Happy Valley lacking the one thing necessary to become one of the all-time leaders of Linebacker U -- a signature play.
The opportunities have been there for both of them. While there is no sense in blaming the defense for losses to Iowa and Ohio State, the unit, including its two best players, failed to come up with a big play when the team needed one.
Although time is ticking away, there is still some hope. Lee has three games left in his Penn State career. Bowman could very well come back for his senior season in 2010. But should the rest of this season unfold along the same path it has so far, two of the most talented linebackers ever to play for Penn State -- Linebacker U -- could end their careers as just another pair of great linebackers, but not among the greatest.
Photo: Joe Hermitt, Patriot News
According to ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg, Penn State All-America linebacker Navorro Bowman should be ready to go this week.
"Navorro's back in the lineup as of [Monday]," Nittany Lions middle linebacker Josh Hull said Tuesday morning. "He looked real good, he looked fast, changed directions well. He's going to be ready for Saturday."If there's one good thing about the WWL, it's definitely Adam's work. More below the fold...
I'm starting to wonder if Joe Paterno himself was snuck out the window of 4103 Nittany Apartments the night of the Blue White Game. At the "Evening with Joe Paterno" event in Arlington this Tuesday, Paterno was quoted as saying this about the recent drug bust at some of his players' apartment. (Note: None of the players were present at the apartment, and we now know they are in no legal trouble)
Is Paterno completely justified in saying that? Certainly. But is it downright shocking that he's been so level headed about the whole incident so far? A bit."That's been blown way out of proportion," Paterno said at a function with more than 400 Penn State alumni and boosters in the Washington, D.C., area. "It's a party, and my guys horsing around with marijuana? You know, we test them all the time. And the four kids who were renting the apartment were not in the apartment when the police got in there."
A few months ago, I pitched a Blue White Roundtable to the guys, but there wasn't a whole lot of interest until we all actually had something to talk about. So, now that spring practice is over, and we really don't have anything to talk about, let's do this thing!
This editions usually unusual suspects: (TINNOMJ was supposed to be in on this too, but he's probably passed out in a drunken haze under the BJC loading docks. And I guess BSD, all three of them over there, are too cool for this kids stuff. I'm sure during the season, though, they'll all be back. *Late note: I also forgot to invite HHV, but I promised to get him on board next time.)
Y. F. Yurasko
The Nittany Line
We Want the Lion
Nittany Whiteout (Devon, Kevin)
1. Ok, so the Blue White Game and spring practice is done. Whether you just read the reports, or actually watched the game... (a) What's one glaring team/unit/player issue you're still concerned with? (b) What are you most pleased with?
I loved WFY's answer. After running through his concerns, he mentioned that although he's always a bit worried about the offensive line, its track record of late is worth its weight in confidence: "With a decent offensive line, even Anthony Morelli can lead you to New Year’s Day bowl wins."
Kevin (NWO) dug right into the dimlema facing all of us - evaluating the secondary. "In the Blue White game there were four touchdown passes and 17 first downs by passing... On the flip side I guess I could credit the entire passing unit from quarterbacks to wide receivers."
Fellow NWO'er Devon must be thinking about the same hit I saw. You know, by that No. 6 kid in the secondary. But still, concerned like all of us. "Gerald Hodges did look awesome, so there’s that. This is a position I’m not calling a glaring weakness just yet but I do want to see something from the position before I proclaim it solid."
He also really liked the receiving corps, all of it. You can't blame him. The tight ends haven't been this strong in, well, almost ever. "When you consider the ability of Quarless and Shuler to add some catches, there shouldn’t be too precipitous of a drop-off from last year."
WWTL say it's all about the O-line. "...the area we're probably most concerned with is the offensive line. The popular answer will be the secondary, and yes, that's a concern, but it was a poor secondary last year and the Lions still managed to win the Big11Ten. If the O-line can't mesh by the time the conference slate hits, it could be a long season."
Over at TNL, things are looking up, at least to them, for the quarterback situation. They liked that No. 6, too. "Gerald Hodges may knock a few guys unconscious this year. Newsome looked great, all the reports were he was getting eaten alive in practice, if that’s the case he’s already grown leaps and bounds in a very short time."
2. Navorro Bowman was held out of the game for probation violation. He did admit his mistake to Joe Paterno, and took responsibility. But he still shouldn't have done it. What punishment do you think will be appropriate, and why?
WFY compared it to Dan Connor's punishment in 2005 (ZN - Oh yeah, remember how we were all freaking out about that? Was it really that long ago?), and gives Bowman 2-3 games.
Kevin (NWO) thinks Bowman can completely avoid the wrath of Paterno, as long as he flies straight this summer. "If Bowman makes a significant dent in his service in the summer (and honestly he should complete all 100 hours easily) I think he will avoid any sanctions from Paterno."
Devon (NWO) reminds us of the really tough year Bowman's been through, and while he did make the mistake, it's something that has to be taken into consideration. "Considering what he’s gone through, losing his dad and his high school coach, who was a father figure to him, I don’t want to see anything bad happen to Navorro."
He also said that if Anthony Scirrotto can coordinate a mob assault on someone, and not miss a game, Bowman should be fine.
TNL doesn't see it as a big problem, although... "...the overall stupidity is inexcusable."
On the other hand, WWTL took a more hard-line approach. I'll give you an extended cut, because it's so different from everyone else's. "We like the judges decision because he has zero wiggle room to make a mistake and we're really tired of the "boys will be boys" or "well they're just kids in college" excuse. We were kids in college in the not-so-distant past and we turned out fine. Playing on this team is a privelage so we wouldn't be at all disappointed to see Navorro or anyone who makes similiar mistakes sent off the team. Everyone in the world has problems in their personal lives and we're all youths at one point or another, we don't think either of those give someone an excuse to be an idiot."
They adde that he'll probably get 2-3 games on the bench.
3. Penn State's offensive staff said after the game that things were kept pretty simple. Do you think this year's returning offense will be able to handle an offensive scheme with the same complexity as the 2008 version? Why or why not?
Pointing to the loss of the receivers, particularly all-purpose D-Will, WFY: "...it will look fairly similar to last year, just a little less gimmicky."
I wonder if he talked to Kevin (NWO): "I am not sure who could replace the versatility of Derrick Williams so we won’t see as many wide receivers sweeping behind the line of scrimmage and bursting up field for 20 yards. As the season progresses though, so will the offense."
Devon (NWO) isn't so worried about D-Will's replacement (most likely Chaz Powell, No. 2, coincidentally). Rather, the team needs to find a suitable replacement for Deon Butler (ZN - I couldn't agree more). "Chaz Powell might be able to fill the role of Derrick Williams-lite, but I don’t see anyone filling in the role in a dynamic downfield passing game that gave Deon Butler something like 20 yards per catch."
WWTL said a few cupcakes will always make you feel better. "Hopefully they can work the kinks out against the cupcakes, and then we'll probably see things open up more."
TNL isn't concerned with the offense, as many others are, and points to the leaders. You know, like that first team All-Big Ten quarterback we got coming back. Then again, it's easier to wind up an offense when playing local JV squads. "Take into account the tune up out of conference schedule and don’t look for much, if any, drop-off."
4. Five Penn Staters were drafted, while 10 more signed free-agent contracts. Was there any pick/signing that surprised you the most, either positively or negatively? What did this 2009 NFL Draft say about the Penn State football program?
WFY's answer really reflects my own view on this issue, where even though we enjoy seeing Penn Staters do well in the draft, it's not a major factor for the program. "I don’t really feel the need to validate Penn State by how it does in the NFL Draft."
Kevin (NWO) sees it as a bigger plus for Penn State. "Five picks scattered through out the draft shows that Penn State has NFL talent that is both highly sought after and the kind of players that are expecting to pick up some reliable players."
Devon (NWO) went down that same line. "We know about those with immense physical talents like Aaron Maybin and Williams, and even for those who don’t, like Norwood and Scirrotto, we know how hard working and dedicated they are."
WWTL remembers back only a few years ago, and just how bad things were around these parts. The connection between college production and success in the draft can't be ignored. "...the coaches have done a better job recruiting since 2005, because these guys are just better athletes than the ones we saw in 2003 and 2004. ...We also were surprised that our entire secondary was signed after the shellacking they took on a national stage against USC."
TNL looks at the flip side of the draft, which makes a whole lot of sense. "The downside is more guys leaving before they should, because they get convinced their stock is far higher than it is."
Hmmm, wonder who he was talking about.
Shooting from the hip...
1. Average PSU offensive PPG/defensive PPG in 2009?
Devon (NWO): 36-16
Kevin (NWO): 33 offensive ppg/ 15 defensive ppg
WWTL: 35/21
TNL: With our schedule this year? 40/18
WFY: Hmmm, someone didn't read the directions. You failed pre-school. Although, he has a good projection for yards per game next season, of 430 on offense, and a surprisingly low 270 on defense.
2. USC's Mark Sanchez (5th overall - Jets): Too high?
WFY: No.
Kevin (NWO): Yes, but the Jets did need him.
Devon (NWO): As a Jets fan, I sure hope not. (ZN - Me too, but purely as a Jets fan)
WWTL: Not if you're a Jets fan.
NTL: Yes, he had several disturbingly pedestrian efforts last year, but can thank Penn State for their defensive Rose Bowl performance that no one remembers them
3. How many Lions drafted in 2010?
WFY: 4.
Kevin (NWO): 3.
Devon (NWO): 7, but there are a lot of draft eligible juniors on this team.
WWTL: 3.
TNL: Just looking at the seniors – 5, but also points to juniors possibly leaving.
4. List you're top three Big Ten teams, as of today.
WFY: Penn State, Ohio State, Iowa
Kevin (NWO): Ohio State, Penn State, Illinois
Devon (NWO): Penn State, Ohio State, Illinois
WWTL: 3.) Iowa, 2.) Ohio State, 1.) Penn State; We're the champs until someone proves otherwise.
TNL: Ohio State, Penn State and since the Big Ten has a surprise team pop up the last few years, let’s go with Northwestern. (ZN - Hear that LTP?!)
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Linebackers and Penn State. "Linebacker U." LaVar Arrington, Jack Ham, Greg Buttle, Shane Conlan, Paul Posluszny, Dan Connor; the list goes on. If there is any greater relationship between a school and a position, you'd be hard pressed to prove it. Going into 2009, Penn State could boast one of the top linebacker corps in the nation, again. The talent is overflowing the depth chart, and the coaches are making every attempt to get that talent on the field. But with names like Sean Lee and Navorro Bowman on the starting lineup, it will be a tough task to lock up the remaining linebacker slot. An interesting race is on in Happy Valley, and it's not the one for another Big Ten title.
OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS
• No. 18, Navorro Bowman. Redshirt Sophomore. Starter.
What we already know: Bowman was part of super-recruiter Larry Johnson, Sr.'s 2006 Maryland campaign, which effectively sucked up all the best talent from that state. It's paid off in more ways than just Bowman, but he has become the star of the class, particularly since Aaron Maybin left for the draft. Bowman led the team in tackles last year, with 106, including a fantastic 16.5 for loss (five alone against USC), four sacks, an interception, and a bunch of other big plays. All that, considering he only earned his first start four games into the season, bodes well for the rising junior. He also recently switched numbers to No. 11, the same Arrington donned from 1998-1999.
What to expect: There isn't a whole lot you can want from Bowman this weekend, except not to get hurt. But if there is one thing, it's for him to be a vocal leader for the rest of the defense. With Sean Lee out (more later), it will be up to Bowman to take the reigns on Saturday.
• No. 42, Michael Mauti. Sophomore. Likely Starter.
What we already know: Mauti was pulled from the sidelines last year after playing out of his mind during practice. He's been one of the coaches' favorite young stars, and should start this year in place of departed Tyrell Sales. Mauti is lightening quick, with great toughness. He finished with an astounding (for a reserve) 26 tackles in 2008, one for loss and a forced fumble, playing in all 13 games. He has ideal size for the position, at 6'3", 215 lbs.
What to expect: As a likely starter on the first team, it's prime time for Mauti, and I want to see him play like it. I have no doubt that he will live up to those kinds of expectations. Although he played quite a bit last year, we weren't able to fully grasp his talent. This Saturday could be a breakout day for him. With his speed, he could out-perform Bowman. Mauti's progress is an absolutely necessary factor, if this year's linebacker group plays as well as expected.
• No. 15, Bani Gbadyu. Redshirt Junior. Backup.
What we already know: Gbadyu (pronounced BAH-ju) started the first three games last year, before Bowman overtook him at the outside spot opposite Tyrell Sales. Still, Gbadyu recorded 25 tackles, three for loss and an interception. He played very well in 2007, as one of the many 'backers filling into the second outside spot throughout the year. Gbadyu has good speed and can hit well enough, but at times has lacked a mean streak.
What to expect: Everyone knows how quickly things change for a position when there's an injury (see: Lee, Sean). Luckily, Gbadyu has the experience to step right in and perform capably. This Saturday, he will most likely start for the second team, and as one of the veterans on this team, I want him to play like one. Like the defensive line, the backup linebackers get plenty of playing time during the season, so it's crutial for reserves like Gbadyu to be ready to go. I expect to see a little more attitude from him, too, this weekend.
STAND-UP DEFENSIVE END
• No. 34, Nate Stupar. Redshirt Sophomore. Backup/Stand-up Defensive End.
What we already know: Stupar earned the fans' support last year for playing lights-out on special teams. He saw the field in all 13 games, finishing with 21 tackles, one for loss, and blocked two punts. Stupar is a local product from State College, and plays much bigger than his size (6'1" 226) would suggest. He could split time with Jerome Hayes at the fourth linebacker/stand-up defensive end spot this season.
What to expect: I'm very curious to see how Stupar's role develops this off-season, and Saturday will be a great chance for that. If the coaches use him exclusively at the stand-up end spot, I'd be surprised. He should see time on both teams, but with Hayes out, will be the first in line for the stand-up end.
• Others to note: No. 33, Mike Yancich, Redshirt Freshman; No. 88 John Ditto , Redshirt Sophomore.
What we already know: Yancich was part of the great linebacker haul in the 2007 recruiting class, and now should see plent of time on the field. Ditto is also listed on this preview as a reserve tight end, but should see time at linebacker this year as well, if not making a full move to the position by the summer. Yancich has good speed and great size (6'2" 225) for the position.
What to expect: Yancich is an interesting prospect, in that he's been the least covered linebacker from the 2007 class. But from all accounts, he's up to the challenge for a top reserve spot this fall. If he starts for the second team this weekend, it could be a big coming out party for the redshirt frosh.
INSIDE LINEBACKERS
• No. 43, Josh Hull. Redshirt Senior. Likely Starter (BWG only), backup.
What we already know: Hull was the only linebacker to start all 13 game for the Nittany Lions last season. He finished second on the team with 75 tackles, 5.5 for loss, a sack, an interception and two fumble recoveries. Hull has a good build for the position (6'3" 240) and is a walk-on. He will most likely backup Sean Lee in 2008, but could see significant playing time as an experienced veteran.
What to expect: If Hull wants to maximize his playing time this season, he'll have to use this game as a spring board to the fall. The coaches hate moving him down a notch, especially after he played so well last year, being forced into action two weeks before the opener. He should start for the first team this weekend, and split time with the second team. On either side, Hull has to be all-business, for at least the first half. It shouldn't be tough for him to do that.
• No. 48, Chris Colasanti. Junior. Will likely redshirt 2008.
What we already know: Colasanti was the prize out of Michigan that his home-state schools couldn't lock up. He's played sparingly his first two seasons at Penn State, but did see the field in all 13 games last year. Colasanti finished with 16 tackles in 2008, and unless there is a major injury or shake-up, he will use this year as a redshirt season to save his eligibility.
What to expect: This will be like just another practice for Colasanti, but he knows what it means in the long run. He could be in line to take over for Sean Lee after this season, which leads right into how well Colasanti performs this summer and on the foreign team during the fall. I want t osee him play this weekend like he's going to start this fall.
• No. 31, Mike Zordich. Redshirt Freshman. Backup.
What we already know: Zordich is another one of the big three linebackers from the 2007 class. He is a decent size (6'1" 230) but has much better insincts. It was a bit odd to hear he was allowed to wear No. 31, as usually a player is asked to wear it, not the other way around. It is mostly given to players who have "earned" it, so Zordich could be the next great linebacker.
What to expect: Zordich might get the nod over Colasanti as starter on the inside for the Blue White Game. If for no other reason, Zordich will be the third in line for the position this fall. If that's the case, he can use this week to step up and show the rest of the team what he can do in a close-to-the-real-thing game situation. This will be our first time to see him in action, and I'm excited for it.
Injured: No. 5, Jerome Hayes, Redshirt Senior; No. 45, Sean Lee, Redshirt Senior.
What will happen with them: Hayes has been ravaged by unfortunate injuries almost every season he's been with Penn State. He suffered another knee injury (as he did against Wisconsin in 2007, and a foot injury in 2006) against Oregon State and was done for the season. Each season at Penn State, Hayes performed extremely well, when not injured, which makes his absense that much more tough on the team. He has recovered quickly, and should be like new for the season. Lee is an All-American candidate, having led the team in tackles in 2007. He tore his ACL last August, and will dress for the Blue White Game, but not play.
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*Note the schedule has changed!
Coming today...
The Defensive Backs, Special Teams
Previously...
Monday: Quarterbacks and Running Backs
Tuesday: Receivers and Tight Ends
Wednesday: Offensive line,
Thursday: Defensive Line (pt. 1), Linebackers (pt. 2)
Next up...
Saturday night: Report from the game, photos, etc.
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Great. So now that Navorro Bowman decided to go smoke up, drive over the speed limit, and completely ignore mandatory community service hours, we can count him out for at least the first couple of games. Will he play this season? Of course he will. Does he risk being kicked out? I strongly doubt it.
However, this still sucks royal ass right now. The team was doing so well, but has to deal with this crap. I'm still not very worried about Bowman's status with the team. What I am worried about, is if he has another great season, then figures he can smoke up much easier in the NFL. That's right, folks, Bowman's a JUNIOR. Meaning: He can declare after this season.
So as of this post, it's good bye Bowman! Good luck in the 2010 NFL Draft.
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Navorro Bowman could be in trouble. Not good. Apparently, he's informed authorities that he's smoked weed twice since December, and hasn't completed any of the required 100 hours of community service, both violations of his probation. I really hope he straightens things out, or that his teammates straighten him out. This is one of those Red Alert! kind of moments for Penn State.
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Penn State was taken to task by USC tonight in Pasadena. For some reason, it doesn't fell all that painful. Oh well, here's my initial thoughts on this game...
The Good - I really had hope for the PSU offense after that second drive. Penn State drove right down the field with good play calls and good balance. Things looked very good going into the second quarter. Clark overall had a good night. Both of his interceptions came well after the game was in hand for USC, well, at least the last play was. The loss of Evan Royster really threw a wrench into the offense early, but soon they figured out how to use the backups, mainly Stephfon Green on screens and quick-hitting runs. The one bright spot on defense was the play of Navorro Bowman. He was easily the game's defensive MVP, registering 8 tackles, 5 TFL, and the game's only sack. All but one of his tackles were solo, and this performance will propel him into the 2009 spotlight. Clark ended up with a very solid 273 passing yards, with two touchdowns, 17 rushing yards and a score. I really hope that the analysts won't hold this game against Clark as another "can't win in the fourth quarter." That's just not true. USC was going to win this game no matter what happened, but PSU really played hard in the final half, and fourth quarter. But the offensive MVP would have to be Deon Butler. I would almost give it to all three senior wide receivers, Jordan Norwood and Derrick Williams, but Butler stood out. With every chance to pack it in, and just take a submissive beating from USC, PSU hung on and played hard until the very end.
The Bad - This wasn't the same secondary we came to love the last three seasons, but it was the same secondary that had trouble with the tall Ohio State receivers that consistently went up and over the defensive backs. Mark Sanchez played the game of his life, helped by some fantastic receivers, but it was completely PSU's fault for not playing aggressively enough at the line of scrimmage. It was obvious after the second USC touchdown that PSU couldn't live by playing its corners nine to 10 yards off the line. Anthony Scirrotto and Mark Rubin were consistently out of position, but it wasn't all their fault. The pass rush had a terrible time getting to Sanchez, even when PSU blitzed five and six. It always seemed like Sanchez knew exactly how much time he was going to have on each play, but I guess that's what a good quarterback does. That's not a slight on Clark, Sanchez played against a much weaker secondary, at least on this day it was. I'm going to go so far as to say this loss was on my favorite coach, Tom Bradley. It was his defense that couldn't see what was going on, and didn't even adjust things really by the end of the game.
Overall - Early on, Royster went down, and wouldn't return. He only had six carries before that, for 34 yards. The injuries to him, and then to Green at the end, hurt PSU immensely and its chances for the complete comeback. We shouldn't get into many "what ifs" with this game, as USC just flat out played better than PSU in the second quarter. I was pleased that PSU didn't really give up, but then that always leads me to wonder "why didn't they just play like this earlier?" I'm sure we all asked that question sometime during the fourth quarter, when PSU scored 17 points, and held USC to 7, which came on broken coverage worse than the Iowa game. But we have to take this game for what it was. I would not bet against USC right now. Not against Florida, not against Oklahoma or Texas, not against Alabama. Penn State has a lot going for it next season, and shouldn't view this year as a failure. This was one of Joe Paterno's better coaching jobs, and this team and its fans should be very proud of the 2008 Nittany Lions.
Navorro Bowman received his first vote in out "season MVP" poll. So far, Daryll Clark is leading the charge, but Derrick Williams is right behind. There really isn't much other competition for the top spots, as Aaron Maybin and Evan Royster have only received a handful of votes.
Go vote! Let your Penn State voice be heard!
Well, they did it. Penn State went on the road and actually beat a top-10 team. How did they do it? I’m not really sure, but I intend to do my best to figure it out today. I’ll go through each unit and the coaching, sizing up how each one did in Columbus.
OFFENSE :: C-
Line – Let’s face it, Penn State hadn’t seen a defensive front like this all year. Ohio State is good up there, very good, and Penn State did an “okay” job neutralizing the Buckeye pressure and penetration–hold the jokes, please. The pass blocking did the job, but there were some issues when Ohio State overloaded on one side of a blitz. I was very happy with Gerald Cadogan’s run blocking, especially when he was pulling as almost a lead blocker. The middle of the line had problems opening up running lanes, but that could be attributed to Ohio State’s commitment to just rush everyone all the time. It kind of reminded me of NCAA 09. But I think the Lions’ front held up nicely, and grew stronger as the game wore on, something they’ll need if Penn State faces Alabama, Texas, Oklahoma or USC in the bowl game.
Receivers – Where were these guys? I must congratulate Ohio State for covering Derrick Williams, Deon Butler and Jordan Norwood better than any team in the last four years. They didn’t get open, and when they were, Daryll Clark never saw them because of the defensive pressure up front. The biggest impact any of these guys had on the outcome was Williams drawing pass interference on the touchdown drive. Even their downfield blocking was off. Both Butler and Williams couldn’t sustain outside blocks, some of which could have sprung the rusher to bigger gains. On the up side, Graham Zug’s catch was great. That’s about it, though. Oh yeah, and does Penn State even have tight ends anymore? Yeah, I know they do, but not like they’re ever used.
Quarterbacks – Was Clark hurt? Probably. Did it seem weird that he reacted that way on the sidelines? Yeah. I don’t know what really happened when Clark was taken out, but you can’t be disappointed with Pat Devlin’s ability to step in and lead the offense. I know, he only threw one pass, and it wasn’t even counted due to the penalty. But you could see his demeanor, and it was just as cool and calm as Clark. Now back to Clark’s performance. He wasn’t very good in the ‘Shoe, but he wasn’t really bad. I would have liked to see Clark move out of the pocket more, instead of assuming he’d have the kind of time to throw he’s enjoyed all year. I guess when Penn State’s quarterback doesn’t throw a pick-six against Ohio State, it’s a good day.
Rushers – Considering how well Ohio State was stopping the Penn State run game, Royster, Green and Clark did a very good job churning out some yards. Out gaining the Buckeyes by almost 100 yards (160-61), Evan Royster showed why he’s one of the best backs no one is really talking about. He was somewhat neutralized through most of the game, but really turned it on in the fourth quarter. Royster’s 9 and 10-yard runs really stuck the dagger in Ohio State’s defense’s heart. But let’s not forget the very nice runs by Stephfon Green, who replaced Royster on a few series. He hit the hole so quick, James Laurinaitis and Marcus Freeman didn’t know he was already through. It was a great change-of-pace move, at the perfect time.
DEFENSE :: A+
Line – It figures that Aaron Maybin logged the only sack by Penn State, but we cannot appreciate enough the job Jared Odrick does in the middle. This is one of the best defensive lines I’ve ever seen at Penn State–including the 2002, 2005 and 2006 editions. But it wasn’t just Penn State’s ability to speed rush around the Ohio State tackles, or swim through the guards and center. No, it was that the defensive linemen basically never missed a tackle, and that was the key to stopping Chris “Beanie” Wells. You remember him, right? He used to be the near-lock to win the Heisman. The defensive line play was the cornerstone of a top effort by the Penn State defense. Larry Johnson, Sr., how do you do it?
Linebackers – Entering the showdown in Columbus, Butkus-winner and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, James Laurinaitis was the marquee linebacker in this game. Well, Mr. Laurinaitis, you just got served, by a sophomore. Navorro Bowman, while not exactly making us all forget about Sean Lee, has rapidly emerged as the best linebacker in the Big Ten. He’s leading the team in tackles, and has been everywhere, on almost every play. But on Saturday, one play really stuck out. When Bowman perfectly baited Terrelle Pryor into throwing right at him. No, he didn’t intercept it, but it sure did scare the crap out of Pryor and the Buckeyes. That would have ended the game right there. But the linebackers as a unit played very, very well. Like the defensive line, these guys just didn’t miss tackles.
Secondary – This was an up and down game for the defensive backs. Penn State played them close to the line all night for run support. It worked. But when Terrelle Pryor had time to throw, it didn’t work. It’s easy to remember the broken coverage when Ohio State was pinned deep, allowing a huge gain. But let’s not forget that the secondary made the two plays that won the game. Mark Rubin played like a man possessed, and not just on the forced fumble. He was making tackles all over the place, and stopped Wells dead in his tracks more than a few times. Rubin was named Big Ten and Walter Camp player of the week, and earned every bit of it. I can’t leave out Lydell Sargeant. The interception was something to behold, but the pass breakups were even better. Okay, maybe not, but they were still fantastic.
SPECIAL TEAMS :: B+
Kickers – I was a more than a tad upset when Kevin Kelly missed the fourth-quarter field goal, but he was two for three, and two outta three ain’t bad. Prior to the game, the staff felt confident he could perform under pressure, and really, he did. Jeremy Boone was a huge factor in the field position game. He was launching bombs all night, and kept the Ohio State offense pinned deep. If even one of his punts went awry, things might have been very different. But he was precise and powerful, a nice combination.
Returners – There wasn’t much to talk about here. It would have been the perfect game for Williams or Chaz Powell to make a big play, but there were no major screw ups by the returners.
Coverage – I don’t think it was this, but didn’t it seem like the Ohio State returners were so afraid of Nate Stupar and the Penn State kick coverage unit, that they couldn’t even concentrate on fielding the kick? No, you’re right, it probably wasn’t that. But Ohio State never got a good return.
COACHES :: C
I would have given the coaching staff an “F” if it weren’t for Tom Bradley’s defensive guys. So the grade is a bit misleading. We all know how well the defensive scheme was set up to deal with the Ohio State offense, so let me just talk about the Penn State offensive staff. The first drive Penn State put together was crisp, clean and fast. No, they didn’t score, but the first toss to Williams gained 14 yards, and the second play, a pass to Brett Brackett gained 18 yards. That’s the “Spread HD” we’re used to. Confuse the defense, use quick-hitting plays, and get Clark moving. But I don’t know what happened after that first series. Penn State tightened up, rarely throwing past the first down marker. Wow, does that sound like vintage-2004 or what? Where were the throws over the middle to loosen up the outside, or the outside power-O runs with Royster? This offense shut down on its own, as much as it was shut down by Ohio State’s defense. Penn State has four weeks to make a move on Alabama and Texas, and scoring 13 points–whether you agree with it or not, it is what it is–won’t get Penn State over those two. The margin of victory the last three games has to be at least 20 points per game.
-Penn State's road trip to West Lafayette will kickoff at the horrendous 11 a.m. noon slot, but will be televised on ESPN or ESPN2. This will be a big game for both PSU and Purdue to show just what each team can do in front of the entire country.
-This Friday, Penn State will hold a "Rally in the Valley" to get the Nittany nation revved up for Saturday's showdown with Illinois. A stadium-wide White Out has also been declared.
-On a final pleasant note, Navorro Bowman was deservedly awarded Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week for his monster game against Temple. 11 tackles, 5 TFL, 3 sacks, 1 FF, and 1 INT... yeah, that's pretty freaking good.
Today I'll go over a few of the ups and downs from Penn State's win over Temple. There was the drama surrounding Joe Paterno's leg, and the offenses lackluster performance in the first quarter. Although many are pissed off at the Penn State offense right now, I think it was a good thing this kind of game happened against a team like Temple, instead of one like Illinois or Michigan. This will give the team a chance to look at themselves with a critical eye during film review, and maybe come out with more intensity versus the Illini than they would have if the Temple win was easier. But we'll get into all of this as I review how each unit performed Saturday, and what we could expect for next week's showdown with No. 21 Illinois.
OFFENSE :: B
Line - It was only a matter of time before Penn State gave up its first real sack--the one at Syracuse was more Daryll Clark's fault than the line's. Temple came out with a fantastic blitz package that overloaded Clark's blind side, and was the perfect call for PSU's play. The run blocking was great again, and there was still plenty of time for the quarterbacks to throw the ball. Two sacks in one game might seem like a lot, but three over four games is great.
Receivers - Penn State's game plan looked like it was designed specifically to get the younger wide receivers involved, and with the injury to Mickey Shuler, Andrew Quarless came up with a great game (50 yds). Next to the offensive line, the receivers on this Penn State team have been the best of all the units.
Quarterbacks - Clark threw an interception, but he's still having one of the best starts for any first-year Penn State quarterback. Penn State is currently leading the conference in passing yards per game (and total yards, rushing and points per game), and is second in the league in team pass efficiency, behind Minnesota, but Clark is the individual pass efficiency leader. Penn State's quarterbacks have thrown for a combined 10 touchdowns and only one interception.
Rushers - As if in competition with the quarterbacks, the Penn State running backs have made every attempt to steal the show this season. Against Temple, they might have succeeded. Evan Royster injected his usual spark, rumbling for a 32-yard touchdown in the second quarter. But it was Stephfon Green who made the biggest splash, on his 69-yard TD jaunt through traffic. After the instability at RB last year, this unit is one Penn State can lean on in 2008.
DEFENSE :: A
Line - Aaron Maybin's two first quarter sacks set the tone for the D-line this week, as Penn State clamped down on the Owls' run game, and sacking Temple's quarterbacks seven times. Josh Gaines continued to lead the defense, proving he's a great team captain this year. Penn State's defensive line is quickly tamping down any concern I might have had about productivity after Maurice Evans and Abe Koroma left. When/if they return, watch out.
Linebackers - I've already chosen my Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week. Navorro Bowman came up with one of the best days for a Penn State linebacker in years. Some have compared his effort against Temple to that of LaVar Arrington's all-star play in the late 1990s. Bowman looked the part Saturday, logging 11 tackles, five TFLs, three sacks, a forced fumble and a 29-yard interception return to the one-yard line. Although the rest of the PSU linebackers were relatively quiet, Bowman's performance more than made up for it.
Secondary - There were a few Temple passes that should have been complete with a better quarterback, and more than a few times TU wide receivers got behind the PSU defensive backs. Tom Bradley will have some words for these guys, especially since many of their mistakes were saved by the PSU pass rush. On the positive side, it was another good day for interceptions, as Tony Davis and Knowledge Timmons came up with nice picks. I thought I was being too hard on this unit, but no one gets a free pass next week.
SPECIAL TEAMS :: B-
Kickers - Kevin Kelly didn't have to do much, but did nail a beautiful 44-yarder. He looks to be completely healthy after some hip problems the last two season. Jeremy Boone had one shank early on, but dropped one inside the ten-yard line. Not a bad day overall.
Returners - It was another unimpressive day for Penn State's return men. Derrick Williams' fumble was saved by Anthony Scirrotto, and there were no real good returns by either Williams or AJ Wallace. I guess you can't get long runbacks every week, but the fumbles can't happen.
Coverage - Terrible. This was worse than Clark's interceptions and the fumbles on offense and returns. Although there were some great individual efforts (thumbs up to Timmons) to run down the Temple returners, the coverage units--especially on kickoffs--gave up way too many yards. It was like 2007 all over again.
COACHES :: A
The playcalling was as to be expected. The players didn't execute. Everyone's concerned about Joe Paterno's leg issue, myself included. But we have to just calm down. Team doctor Wayne Sebastianelli knows what he's doing, and wouldn't let Joe do anything stupid. I'm very interested to see how this develops throughout this week. If there's one thing anyone can agree with, Mike McQueary had a nice quiet game on the sidelines. There's no sign of this Spread HD slowing down.
After a sloppy start (which I wasn't able to watch, thank you Comcast), Penn State rolled Temple by a 42-point margin. Let's go over some initial thoughts on this win.
The Good: The defense really came through today with some big plays. Aaron Maybin and the D-line continues their stellar play, sacking TU several times. But not to be overlooked was the defensive backfield play, picking off a few passes near the goal line. Even though TU QB Adam DiMichele went down early, it was a great showing my the PSU defense. Navorro Bowman was a monster all day.
The Bad: I won't go so far to say the offense was bad. But when Temple shuts Penn State out in the first quarter, picks off a pass, and sacks the quarterback, that was definitely sub-par for PSU. There were also too many fumbles by PSU, even though only one or two were lost. Those mistakes can't happen against Illinois. But there were few things this week to complain about.
Overall: Joe Paterno was on the field for the first half, then proceeded to the press box to rest his leg. We can only wait and see with this. I'm not going to speculate what's going to happen, but this doesn't look very good. Penn State still looks like the best team in the Big Ten, and we'll all see if that's accurate next week in the conference opener. Good win. Not great, but good.
*Extra points: After watching my Big Ten Bloggers Pick'em standing fall with Iowa's one-point loss at Pitt, I tuned into the Purdue-CMU game. It was a fantastic game, with Central Michigan scoring a TD with about one minute left, then getting the 2pt conversion to go up by one. Then PU scored on a long TD run, got the 2pt. Leading 32-25, CMU was moving the ball down-field, only to see Dan Lefevour's pass intercepted. Nice win for the Boilers.
Today I'll go over a few of the ups and downs from yesterday's win over Oregon State. I really don't think that Oregon State was that bad; Penn State was just too good for the Beavers. Some are already comparing this offense to the 1994 team. Not me, well, yet. Penn State "jumped on them early" as Joe Paterno said, and there was no better way to put it. After last week felt more like a glorified Blue-White Game, and then the "5204" incident, doubts began swirling around this team. Penn State answered with a complete domination over the Pac-10 visitors. Fans and the team need to stay grounded, even with a 4-0 start almost a lock. But we'll get into all of this as I review how each unit performed Saturday, and what we could expect for next week at Syracuse.
OFFENSE :: A+
Line - Another week, and still no sacks. The Oregon State D-line wasn't very good, but Penn State's O-line was even better. Daryll Clark just sat back in the pocket, had a snack, then threw when he was ready. I'll throw in the lead blockers with this, as guys like Dan Lawlor and Brett Brackett were laying out critical blocks all day. So far, the offensive line is the best unit on the team.
Receivers - There were too many receivers, and not enough passes to throw. It's a great problem to have. I was really pleased with the play from Jordan Norwood (116 yds, 1 TD) and Mickey Shuler (48 yds, 1 TD), especially coming up huge on third-down conversions in the 1st Quarter. Butler and Williams didn't get too many big plays this week, but weren't really even needed.
Quarterbacks - Daryll Clark really grew up this week. Any quarterback could have beaten Coastal Carolina, but Clark showed great poise and, at some points amazing, accuracy. We all automatically thought of Michael Robinson, but Clark doesn't throw like Robinson. Clark's better. The scariest part about Clark: He still has two more easy games to improve!
Rushers - If Evan Royster maintains this pace he'd finish with 1332 yards and 36 touchdowns! Yeah, so he won't score that many times, but the yardage is completely possible. While Stefphon Green and others didn't do much, like the wide receivers, they didn't really have to. Royster is the most fluid, smooth runner we've seen in a long time. Larry Johnson, Ki-Jana Carter, not sure yet. But so far, Royster's just as good.
DEFENSE :: B
Line - Missing three of the best linemen from 2007? No problem, we'll just make new ones. Josh Gaines is a defensive captain, and earned every part of it Saturday. He became a one-man show early, and set the tone for the rest of the defense. It's the kind of leadership Penn State needs right now. Unfortunately, the line got tired, and now with Jerome Hayes out for the season, there can be no more slip ups.
Linebackers - This group played much better this week, especially in pass coverage. Navorro Bowman seems to be out of the Paterno dog house (team-leading 10 tackles), and Josh Hull picked off a pass over the middle. Considering that OSU has much better athletes than CCU, the back seven played great. This will be an underrated unit throughout the season.
Secondary - Anthony Scirrotto had some monster hits, Drew Astorino nearly picked off a pass, and Mark Rubin came up big with his own interception. And those were just the safeties. While the corners were limited to underneath zone most of the day, the tackling was fantastic in the secondary. The only blemish was the OSU touchdown run, when half the defense couldn't bring the runner down. But overall it was a good outing by the defensive backs.
SPECIAL TEAMS :: A
Kickers - Jeremy Boone had a net punting average of 34 yards per boot, and Kevin Kelly only missed on a 60-yarder. The kicking game hasn't been a huge factor for PSU so far.
Returners - The return game didn't break anything real big, but didn't make any mistakes.
Coverage - I wasn't sure if last week's good kick/punt coverage was the result of a bad opponent. Well, Penn State has made good progress on this front. On five kick returns, OSU averaged only 25 yards. On three punt returns, OSU got only eight-per. On the season, PSU is allowing 18 yards per kick return, and six yards per punt return.
COACHES
Maybe this whole Spread HD thing will work. And after week two, PSU coaches said they still haven't let it all out? The playcalling was perfect for the personnel. We were treated to some Power-I, Shotgun, One-Back, Empty-Set and everything in between. Give Galen Hall and Jay Paterno their due, they called a great game. Let's hope they don't let Joe start calling plays next week on the road. The Syracuse trip should give us a real indicator how this team wants to play on the road. If things tighten up, it will be the same old. If we see the same as this week, look out Big Ten.
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