this was going to happen if Devlin wasn’t named the starter. He didn’t come to Penn State to play his RS Senior year only. With Newsome not going to Michigan anymore, Tate Forcier will likely end up there. Which again leaves Penn State in a world of trouble if he leaves.

Devlin is a quiet kid. Especially in front of the microphones. I’ll bet he takes a long pause before half the questions. He’ll get plenty of playing time this year and if he’s the better quarterback he’ll be rewarded for that.

I’m trying to put the best spin on this I can.

He’ll get plenty of playing time this year and if he’s the better quarterback he’ll be rewarded for that.

Well, I hope you’re right. We shall see.

then maybe he will, just to stop hearing morons ask him that question.

leave the poor kid alone, he just wants to work hard and try to earn the starting qb position but its like people are trying to get him to leave.

the kid clearly likes playing for psu, and did not transfer the second things don’t go his way. stop trying to make him a primadonna, he’s NOT.

Devlin could share this year’s responsibilities, maybe not.

But Clark is not garaunteed another year of eligibility — and he’s not certain to take it if he does get it.

If this year produces a BCS trip, why wouldn’t Clark capitolize on that success and enter the draft? He’s certainly not going to have a better shot next year with all our receivers leaving. Next year we’re going to be rebuilding anyway, especially offensively — why not assume that Clark is looking for the ‘one and done’ college career?

the kid holds PA state passing records and Clark is the more accurate passer? Did Devlin all of a sudden forget how to throw in the 3 years he has been at PSU?

It just seems a little stagged. If you knew you were going to name Clark the starter, basically because he is a Senior or Junior or whichever he is this week, then just name him the starter 3 months ago and let us get some more QB recruits in here.

Clark will fight for his final year of eligibility, he would be crazy not to. MRob had one great year at QB and he got drafted as a RB.

and then transfers, he has to sit out a year, and he’ll only wind up playing one year anyway. Think about it, what is better getting 30% of the snaps your junior year and 100% your senior year or 0% of the snaps your junior year and 100% your senior year. If he was going to leave, he needed to leave this year and it’s too late. I hate to say he’s trapped, but he’s kind of trapped.

Unelss he wants to go to a D-2 school.

Maybe it’s the D-2/former 1-AA distinction. He can go to a place like Villanova, Delaware, or uh, Coastal Carolina and not lose any eligibility. But he can transfer to another “D-1” school and be a two-year starter after he sits this season.

Remember, everyone — including this season, Devlin has three years remaining. Clark has two.

If he is running every other play I have a suspicion Devlin will get to play more than expected because of injury. So if he transfers I hope it is after the season.

I would transfer and gain some experience in a better system/coaching.

The kid has great tools for the next level – Good arm, Can Run, and very smart.

I would transfer if I was Devlin. I am venting a bit, but I am angry about naming DClark the starter. Picture this…Devlin getting the opportunity to start and gain experience for three straight years. What is better than that? Now we are going with what I consider the safe choice yet again. DClark is not going to wow anyone with his passing…and I got news for everyone, he isn’t going to be MRob with his feet, either. I can’t tell you how frustrated that I am with this decision. How many more mediocre Big 10 seasons is it going to take before we make some serious changes in the way starting QBs are selected? I am not going to revisit the topic of Morelli, but c’mon…if DClark couldn’t get playing time then…after sitting in practice for several years learning the system…then why in heck do the coaches think that DClark is magically going to take the reigns this year and be our best chance of winning? Arggghhhh!

here.

I was never under the impression that this ‘announcement’ was a very big deal, i mean who didn’t see this coming? It’s been well speculated since the 2nd quarter of the bowl game. So why is the announcement such a big pot stirrer?

That was my opinion, now I’m troubled.

Clark is the opening day starter doesn’t mean he will end the season that way. I think Joe has a natural inclination to give the upperclassman the job…..that doesn’t always mean they can keep it. Joe knows PSU needs to win this year to put a kibitz on the speculation with his job. Clark will have a much shorter leesh than Paterno lets on. If a winable game looks to be in jeopardy…..Devlin will get a shot. This year could be a Jeff Hostetler/Todd Blackledge type season, with the upperclassman getting the start but the younger guy eventually stepping into the starter role later in the year. Only time will tell. If Clark gives us the best chance to win….then so be it……but I don’t for one minute believe that passing accuracy crap!

maybe the coaches are seeing something we’re not. Everyone said M-Rob over Morelli was a mistake too.

Are we to assume that because he lit up Texas A&M for some rushing yards he should be the starting QB? MRob did that exact same thing to Nebraska in 2002. Just like Nebraska, A&M didn’t know they were going to do that. Once the entire country figured out that when MRob is lined up in the shotgun he was going to fake the handoff and run right, they began to stop it. It is almost like showing up to a game and all of a sudden you stricly run option. The team that prepared for a West Coast Offense, now has to defend the triple option.

I’m not saying Clark over Devlin is a mistake based on who is the better QB at the time. We should think long term here. Starting Devlin gives you a 3 year starter at the most important position on the field. It also shows top HS QBs that we do play Parade All-American’s and not make them sit behind a non qual. Pat Devlin was the right choice for the job. I’m sorry he graduated HS in 2005

If we are going to go on experience, Paul Cianciolo actually has more Passing TDs then both Clark and Devlin (Thank you Tony Hunt)

Have no fear, if Devlin transfers, at least we have Matt McGloin to pick up the pieces!

Please note the sarcasm

…and exactly why PSU fans have such a “sterling” reputation. Crucify a guy before he even hits the playing field, assume we know better than the coaches, and cry “Conspiracy, conspiracy!!”

Clark is the starter. As PSU fans it is our job to support him and believe that he will lead us to a great season. If you want to be a fairweather fan, I suggest you go support that school in Western PA…you’ll have a lot more to bitch about, which would likely make the majority of you happy.

and at this point in history, anybody who argues that the QB coaching staff knows what they’re doing and we should just trust them is making the most extraordinary claim.

So the burden is being misplaced by homers, yet again. Show me why we should JayPa and Company.

Not even one game has been played yet and alot of people are already condemning Clark? Unless you’re all clairvoyants, no one has any idea how either of them will do. Clark could surprise you with his passing ability, or he may not. Devlin may not be as good as recruiting services have advertised, or he might. Watch the first four games instead of using your bs powers of prognostication. Give these kids a break!

I’m gonna end up on youtube screaming “Leave Daryl Clark alone!!!” Can we actually wait for him to play before we start calling for his head?

It’s kind of hard to tell from your intro paragraph, but is your friend a player on the team or something?