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Projected 2009 Starters - Offense

Penn State will suffer some heavy losses on offense to graduation after the Rose Bowl, as the triplets, 3 All-Big Ten linemen, and Dan Lawlor will all have used up their eligibility.

Here, I'm going to take a look at what I think next year's depth chart will/should be.

First up, offense.

LT:

1. DeOntae Pannell - they burned his redshirt early in the year, and he was second string to Cadogan all season. There's no reason to believe he won't naturally progress into the starting role.

2. Nerraw McCormack - He hasn't done much since arrived in University Park, but I think he was redshirted this year. Eric Shrive could push here or at RT.

 

LG: Sweet Lou

1. Lou Eliades - he was challenging Rich Ohrnberger for this spot in 07 before he got concussed, so it's conceivable he would move back inside with Rich O gone.

2. Johnnie Troutman - he was listed 3rd behind Ohrnberger and Lucian for the Michigan State game.

 

Star-divide

C: Cheeze Wiz?

1. Stefan Wisniewski - He's taken reps there in the past, and it feels logical to move him inside at this point. Shipley showed what a good center can mean to an offense.

2. Matt Stankiewitch - He took a redshirt this year, but he was a stud in HS and seems to have the right build and attitude for a center. If he's good enough, I could see Stank getting to start at center and Wiz back at RG, but I figure he'd really have to light it up for that.

 

RG: Could be interesting...

1. JB Walton - he was 2nd string to Wiz/Lucian all year, so he'll probably get first crack at the gig.

2. Quinn Barham

 

RT: OK

1. Dennis Landolt - steady and dependable, if not spectacular.

2. ??? Maybe Shrive, or McCormack, or Mike Farrell?

 

WR: Yikes!

1. Graham Zug - 'nuff said.

2. AJ Price - I hope he's ready, because he'll be needed.

3. Brett Brackett/Derek Moye - I'd be hesisitant to start Brackett because of his lack of speed, but the slot seems like a good place for him. He got a lot of time in the Terrell Golden wideout/h-back role this year, and did a decent job with it. I wouldn't mind letting him continue to do that, and have Moye, who provides more athleticism, as the true slot receiver.

4. Chaz Powell/Moye - is he ready? He could provide the speed and playmaking ability this depleted WR corps will need. If Moye isn't the 3rd receiver, he'd probably figure in here.

5. BrYce McNeal/Justin Brown or James McDonald - McDonald has paid his dues, but I think we'll get one of McNeal or Brown and that kid could get a look here if he's ready.

I think Devon Smith will be used also, in a DWill-type role as a slot and motion back.

 

QB: 1st Team All Big Ten

1. Daryll Clark - no questions asked.

2. Pat Devlin - again, no questions asked. Great to have a capable backup.

3. ??? Hopefully Kevin Newsome...

 

RB: All set here.

1. Evan Royster - duh.

2. Stephfon Green - I'd like to see him more involved next year, especially in the slot as a receiving option.

3. Brandon Beachum - I could see him growing into a short-yardage role. He likes to hit people.

4. Curtis Dukes

 

TE:

1. Expect the continued Shuler/Quarless platoon. I doubt Quarless becomes what we thought he might be at this point.

Szczerba comes in for extra muscle at the goal line.

 

FB: We will miss Lawlor badly. He was a phenomenal lead blocker.

1. Mike Zordich - Hopefully he can fill that role

 

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The only addition I see is Moye at WR.

We just needed a couple players, a couple people to buy in to the fact and we were able to do it. --A.Q. Shipley

by psu on Nov 28, 2008 7:00 AM EST   0 recs

woops

I’ll add him in there…a slash situation with Brackett I think.

by Governator on Nov 28, 2008 7:55 AM EST to parent up   0 recs

McDonald

I wouldn’t be surprised at all if you see a good amount of James McDonald next season. His seniority will basically ensure it. Not to say it’s unwarranted – he’s looked decent in the limited play and looks.

by IcersGuy on Nov 28, 2008 8:24 AM EST   0 recs

Brent Carter...

I’m figuring you left him out due to the injury…but…he has time to recover(if no complications)…
He’s capable to figure into the RB/slot or a safety/CB role

" We need MORE cowbell !"

by BlueWhiteLife on Nov 28, 2008 12:22 PM EST   0 recs

Looking at potential 2 deep on both sides of the ball

we have concerns in 3 areas:

1. WR which is the biggest concern
2. depth
3. place kicker is an unknown

If we get players to step up then we should have another successful season in 2009.

by RNF18 on Nov 28, 2008 1:09 PM EST   0 recs

Kicker

Well, we got the #2 Kicker in the country Anthony Fera in the incoming class, expect it to be him as far as I can see anyways. Unless you mean unknown as in we don’t know how good he’ll be, if then I guess we will see

by Roland86 on Dec 1, 2008 2:53 PM EST to parent up   0 recs

Kicker

is either going to be Fera or Colin Wagner, I wouldn’t really call it an unknown

by whiteoutonly on Dec 1, 2008 3:30 PM EST   0 recs

We should be fine at kicker

We have two excellent options with Fera and Wagner.

by BSD on Dec 1, 2008 4:03 PM EST   0 recs

Agreed!

" We need MORE cowbell !"

by BlueWhiteLife on Dec 1, 2008 4:04 PM EST to parent up   0 recs

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