Predicting (incorrectly) the PSU Depth chart
by QBsneak12 on Aug 6, 2009 11:34 AM EDT
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The Scranton Times-Tribune wanted to take a crack at predicting the PSU depth chart. For the most part everything is okay. However, when you leave this man out of the starting lineup: 
you obviously don't know what you are talking about.
| Pos. | First team | Second team | Third team |
| WR | 2 Chaz Powell |
14 A.J. Price | Curtis Drake |
| LT | 73 Dennis Landolt | 50 DeOn'tae Pannell | 72 Nerraw McCormack |
| LG | 77 Lou Eliades |
54 Matt Stankiewitch |
67 Quinn Barham |
| C | 61 Stefen Wisniewski |
67 Quinn Barham |
68 Doug Klopacz |
| RG | 74 Johnnie Troutman |
60 James Terry |
67 Quinn Barham |
| RT | 50 DeOn'tae Pannell |
75 Eric Shrive | 79 Ako Poti |
| TE | 82 Mickey Shuler | 10 Andrew Quarless |
80 Andrew Szczerba |
| SLOT | 83 Brett Brackett | 5 Graham Zug | 88 Jon Ditto |
| QB | 17 Daryll Clark | 12 Kevin Newsome | 11 Matt McGloin |
| FB | 37 Joe Suhey | 23 Shaine Thompson | 44 Larry Federoff |
| TB | 22 Evan Royster | 21 Stephfon Green | 3 Brandon Beachum |
| WR | 6 Derek Moye | Justin Brown | Shawney Kersey |
| Pos. | First team | Second team | Third team |
| LE | 81 Jack Crawford | 56 Eric Latimore | 39 Tom Golarz |
| LT | 91 Jared Odrick | 71 Devon Still | 99 Brandon Ware |
| RT | 85 Ollie Ogbu |
92 Chima Okoli | 55 Tom McEowen |
| RE | 44 Kevion Latham |
5 Jerome Hayes | 15 Bani Gbadyu |
| OLB | 11 Navorro Bowman |
34 Nate Stupar |
15 Bani Gbadyu |
| MLB | 43 Josh Hull | 48 Chris Colasanti | 31 Michael Zordich |
| OLB | 45 Sean Lee |
42 Michael Mauti | 33 Mike Yancich |
| LCB RCB |
8 D'Anton Lynn 4 Knowledge Timmons |
1 A.J. Wallace 20 Devin Fentress |
Stephon Morris Derrick Thomas |
| HERO | 10 Nick Sukay |
6 Gerald Hodges |
13 Andrew Dailey |
| FS | 28 Drew Astorino |
7 Cedric Jeffries | 38 Tyler Ahrenhold |
Not sure i agree with the Sukay pick at HERO...I think Hodges will have that to himself. I do agree with AJ Wallace being a 2nd teamer....However i think the LB's will be Lee, Bowman, Mauti....sorry Josh...you had a nice run..
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Not a big fan of the LB core that way
although I could totally see it happening.
by cpm126 on Aug 6, 2009 11:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure how to feel about that
On the one hand, the defensive coaches have been pretty consistent with playing the kid who ‘we just can’t keep off the field’ (Soph Puz, Soph Lee). And keeping Mauti off the field instead of moving Lee inside over Hull would be counterintuitive to that tradition. Not to mention pretty effing disappointing.
I’m trying to tell myself that they won’t go that route.
"For me the game wasn’t grounded in reality. It was about the uniform you put on that turned you into a warrior. It was about the mythology of the battle, the victory, the defeat, the struggle." - Mike Reid, PSU '69
by jtothep on Aug 6, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always hate rooting against Hull
but I really think Mauti / Stupar need significant playing time. Plus, having the extra speed on the field will be important, since I am assuming they will br reluctant to go to nickle given the secondary depth (similar to the way Bradley would rarely come out of 4-3 with Poz, Connar, Shaw).
by cpm126 on Aug 6, 2009 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
He’s a solid player, but he just isn’t the monster that Mauti and Stupar will/are going to be.
by dawsonPSU10 on Aug 6, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They've also got
The Oline jacked up from left to right.
"For me the game wasn’t grounded in reality. It was about the uniform you put on that turned you into a warrior. It was about the mythology of the battle, the victory, the defeat, the struggle." - Mike Reid, PSU '69
by jtothep on Aug 6, 2009 11:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another thing
When the defense takes the field for the first series against Akron, I totally want to see Jerome Hayes running out there.
"For me the game wasn’t grounded in reality. It was about the uniform you put on that turned you into a warrior. It was about the mythology of the battle, the victory, the defeat, the struggle." - Mike Reid, PSU '69
by jtothep on Aug 6, 2009 11:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
...and not injuring himself in the process.
"I thought the kid we were using had the potential to be a good quarterback, and I blew that one." - Joseph V. Paterno
by leeharvey418 on Aug 6, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, Master.
"I thought the kid we were using had the potential to be a good quarterback, and I blew that one." - Joseph V. Paterno
by leeharvey418 on Aug 6, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's good to see eliadis getting his chance finally
went to high school with him, he’s a good guy.
"Welcome to Tangares base. You’re just in time for the dance party. I’ve arranged a dancing partner for you. DANCE TO THE DEATH!"
by psuwxman on Aug 6, 2009 12:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He needs to stay
healty too. Aren’t injuries really the only reason he hasn’t seen the time everybody expected.
One man doing the work of 100's for the good of 1000's
by rahpsu92 on Aug 6, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is true
i remember seeing him one thanksgiving break with a boot on his foot, i believe that was his first year on campus.
ACTUALLY, i ran into him on my 21st birthday at the lion’s den. bought me a shot. i was going to say i can’t believe i almost forgot that, but realized there was a good reason why i almost forgot that entire day.
o, sweet alcohol.
"Welcome to Tangares base. You’re just in time for the dance party. I’ve arranged a dancing partner for you. DANCE TO THE DEATH!"
by psuwxman on Aug 7, 2009 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good to know
He’s been one of my favorites for a few years. I loved reading about his oldschool oline ‘nastiness’ on bwi two years ago. Dude’s got to stay healthy, tho. Right now it’s a strained pec. Anybody ever had an injured pec? My ole man had an old pectoral tear injury and the thing just looked ridiculous. That’s a super-important muscle to an Olineman, too.
Would love to see him tear shit up between Wiz & Landolt this year.
"For me the game wasn’t grounded in reality. It was about the uniform you put on that turned you into a warrior. It was about the mythology of the battle, the victory, the defeat, the struggle." - Mike Reid, PSU '69
by jtothep on Aug 6, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey weatherman, are you back in OT?
I live in WLB.
"The sea was angry that day, my friends." G. Costanza
by NJ lion on Aug 6, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WAXman
say it with me WAXman.
specialty brazillians for the finer clients
by The JuggerNitt on Aug 6, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed.
Why is this so hard to get right? So – once again, Waxman’s future:
'People are about as happy as they decide they want to be'
by Pete the Streak on Aug 6, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha thanks for not letting that go
i’m learning to embrace it.
"Welcome to Tangares base. You’re just in time for the dance party. I’ve arranged a dancing partner for you. DANCE TO THE DEATH!"
by psuwxman on Aug 7, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah man, been here all summer
i work at d’jais in belmar.
but it’d be nice if i could find, like, a real job.
i’m still sad about graduating :(
"Welcome to Tangares base. You’re just in time for the dance party. I’ve arranged a dancing partner for you. DANCE TO THE DEATH!"
by psuwxman on Aug 7, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zug?
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Aug 6, 2009 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zug!
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Aug 6, 2009 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Praise be to Zug.
"I thought the kid we were using had the potential to be a good quarterback, and I blew that one." - Joseph V. Paterno
by leeharvey418 on Aug 6, 2009 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that
a metal gear solid reference, if so, i like it
by Lion on the Lake on Aug 6, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Lynn actually projected ahead of Wallace?
And I was thinking one of the younger LBs would start over Hull.
Success without honor is an unseasoned dish; it will satisfy your hunger, but it won't taste good.
by psu on Aug 6, 2009 12:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Click on the link and read the
original blog post by Donnie Collins on “Blog Sweat and Tears”. Donnie has commentary that talks about some of his “controversial” choices including Hull, Lynn and Zug.
One man doing the work of 100's for the good of 1000's
by rahpsu92 on Aug 6, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
99% sure...
That Lee is being shifted to inside linbacker… That would most likely mean a Bowman, Lee, Mauti 1st team in my opinion…
by Domin8ing the Big Ten(11) on Aug 6, 2009 12:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's what I think it will be as well
"...goon-a-la-goun-ga...gung-ga-la-gun-ga...he said; there will be no money exchanged..."
by BlueWhiteLife on Aug 6, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who is this LB Bauti you speak of?
Is he some sort of combination of Bowman/Mauti? He sounds like he’s going to be good!
by Screen Name 20 on Aug 6, 2009 12:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When do we see ...
… an official depth chart from the PSU staff? Do we get one in the week leading up to the opening game?
And is it typically available online (gopsusports.com maybe?)?
"I want to eat some dessert." - Brandon Ware
by The Man with One Black Shoe on Aug 6, 2009 1:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
During the week before the game.
They’ll have the “Game Notes” up on gopsusports.com. It’s usually VERY long, about 50-70 pages. But it’ll be in there.
--
Order your copy of "We Are Penn State", like, now. One team, 128 pages.
by Run Up The Score on Aug 6, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got a rumor from a prominent alumni
that they want to RS Colasanti this year. If that is true, that probably means that Lee is inside with Hull as back-up. However, I haven’t seen it anywhere else.
So far Colasanti has been a bit of a dissapointment.
by PaJoe on Aug 6, 2009 3:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Colasanti
It’s about 99 percent that he’ll redshirt.
You said he’s been sort of a disappointment. I won’t disagree, but if he didn’t use his RS this year, and then only had one year left after Lee’s departure, then Colasanti would have been a huge bust.
So, I guess him RS this year is the lesser of two evils.
A Garden State Nittany Lion...
by Mike @ ZN on Aug 6, 2009 6:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't want them to put in a player that isn't ready
but, seriously, what is the deal with him? He’s getting eclipsed by Mauti and Stupar, both sophs.
by dawsonPSU10 on Aug 6, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Colasanti was
projected as a MLB, Mauti and Stupar as OLB. Lee’s injury last year murked up the depth chart – ultimately Colasanti would have been Lee’s understudy in the middle last year and be ready to step in the starter’s role this year. He wasn’t ready last year apparently, with Hull taking most snaps. Now he has two experienced guys ahead of him.
Makes sense for the program and Colasanti to RS this year.
One man doing the work of 100's for the good of 1000's
by rahpsu92 on Aug 7, 2009 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This will give him another year to learn the defensive calls and study looks
The cerebral part of being the PSU MLB is one of the hardest parts.
"I'm colonel cool! And I'm the captain on this rocket to the stars!"
by psuphiman80 on Aug 8, 2009 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree,
let’s hope that a redshirt gets him where we all thought he would be by now, starting MLB (or at least a major contributor)! He has a ton of potential.
Assuming Lee moves inside and with Hull a competent backup, Colasanti would probably just seen special team work this fall.
by PaJoe on Aug 6, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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