Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Pro Quality. Fan Perspective.
Login-facebook
Around SBN: Indy 500: 'Greatest Spectacle In Racing' Set For Sunday

Penn State Depth Chart Released for Indiana State

5611273211_8bc8f5d029_medium

Penn State released its first official depth chart of the season a few minutes ago. There's no point in just running down what they've released, or simply pointing out what's different. I'll try to add my two cents to it all, for you all. I mean, really, that's why you come here every hour, right?

First, the rundown. Offense:

WR: #6 DEREK MOYE | #85 Brandon Moseby-Felder

LOT: #67 QUINN BARHAM | #70 Nate Cadogan

LOG: #50 DEON'TAE PANNELL | #73 Mark Acidacono | #75 Eric Shrive

OC: #54 MATT STANKEWITCH | #60 Ty Howle | #65 Miles Dieffenbach

ROG: #64 JOHN URSCHEL -OR- #74 JOHNNIE TROUTMAN | #62 Frank Figueroa

ROT: #52 CHIMA OKOLI | #78 Mike Farrell | #58 Adam Gress

TE: #80 ANDREW SZCZERBA | #10 Kevin Haplea | #82 Brian Irvin | #88 J.D. Mason

QB: #1 ROB BOLDEN -OR- #11 MATT MCGLOIN | #2 Shane McGregor

TB: #25 SILAS REDD | #3 Brandon Beachum | #26 Curtis Dukes | #24 Derek Day

FB: #37 JOE SUHEY -OR- #9 MICHAEL ZORDICH | #40 Zach Zwinak

WR: #81 SHAWNEY KERSEY | #16 Ryan Scherer | #17 Christian Kuntz

WR: #19 JUSTIN BROWN | #20 Devon Smith

Notes on the offense... (below the fold)

Star-divide

Quarterback. Obviously, we all kind of knew it would be the "OR" situation here. It was reported last week that the two would split time taking snaps against Indiana State. This just validates it. Personally (and I'm sure you'll disagree), I don't mind the split-time approach--for week one. Any more than this one week and it's not a good plan. We'll see. 

Receiver. It's a bit surprising to see Shawney Kersey carve out a spot for himself. I'm pleased with the prospect of him seeing more time. Kersey has really good physical attributes. We'll finally get to see them in action more this season.

Offensive Line. DeOn'tae Pannell finally did it... again... for now. Pannell has grabbed the starting right guard spot away from Johnnie Troutman. You'll remember they swapped playing time there last season, with Troutman eventually taking the job. But this just illustrates a disappointing trend with Troutman of him not maintaining the effort (or whatever it is) to keep the job. John Urschel was projected to have the left guard job, and that's what happened. Good for him.

Next, the Defense:

LDE: #56 ERIC LATIMORE | #84 Kyle Baublitz

LDT: #47 JORDAN HILL | #93 James Terry | #92 Anthony Alosi

RDT: #71 DEVON STILL | #91 DaQuan Jones | #97 Luke Graham

RDE: #81 JACK CRAWFORD | #90 Sean Stanley | #86 C.J. Olaniyan

OLB: #6 GERALD HODGES | #43 Mike Hull

MLB: #40 GLENN CARSON | #11 Khairi Fortt | #33 Michael Yancich

OLB: #42 MICHAEL MAUTI | #34 Nate Stupar | #54 James Van Fleet

LCB: #8 D'ANTON LYNN | #14 Mike Wallace | #5 Derrick Thomas

FS: #1 NICK SUKAY | #10 Malcolm Willis | #23 Ryan Keiser

HERO: #28 DREW ASTORINO | #7 Stephen Obeng-Agyapong | #27 Jake Fagnano

RCB: #2 CHAZ POWELL | #12 Stephon Morris | #15 Alex Kenney

Notes on the defense...

Defensive Tackle. Notice Anthony Alosi and Luke Graham now in the depth chart on defense? These guys were on the O-line not that long ago. This is either a good sign (that they are pretty good on D) or a bad sign (the depth is just that horrid). My guess is the latter. But the overall two-deep defensive line is shaping up to be very, very good this year. Let's just hope PSU doesn't even need the third string.

Linebacker. Nate Stupar is stuck behind Michael Mauti, but I'm sure Penn State will find a way to get him on the field, whether it's the SUDE or running a 4-4 sometimes. I don't know. But he's too good to keep on the sideline.

Corner. Stephon Morris is going to have to earn his way back to the starting job. But that's a tall feat, considering we've heard nothing but positive things about Chaz Powell's performance this off-season. Mike Wallace is D'Anton Lynn's primary back up right now, but if Derrick Thomas can straighten up and fly right, he'll be on the field.

Special Teams:

P: #45 ALEX BUTTERWORTH | #30 Anthony Fera

K: #4 EVAN LEWIS | #30 Anthony Fera | (unofficial) Sam Ficken

SH: #23 RYAN KEISER | #30 Anthony Fera

KS: #60 TY HOWLE | #53 Jon Rohrbaugh | #57 Emery Etter

KR: #2 CHAZ POWELL -AND- #20 DEVON SMITH

PR: #19 JUSTIN BROWN | #20 Devon Smith

Notes on the Special Teams...

Kicker. Just remember, Scott Fitzkee was the punter for Penn State in the late 70s... oh, hell, that doesn't make anything better. Unless Evan Lewis is some sort of diamond in the rough we didn't know about till now, the kicker situation is scary. Tony Mancuso of GoPSU wrote that Sam Ficken will see time, but he's still not listed officially.

Returners. Nice to see Devon Smith in on both return units. But it would have been better if he was the primary on both.

Comment 89 comments  |  0 recs  | 

Do you like this story?

Comments

Display:

Are we really going to play this game with Pannell and Troutman again?

Really? If this is because Troutman is 3.2 pounds over weight, I am just going to lose it.

BSD Wentworth
Co-Founding Partner
Chariman, Hiring Committee*

*Accepting Applications

by PSUinBOSSton on Aug 29, 2011 5:55 PM EDT reply actions  

It's been one of the most frustrating

things over the last 3 years. Maybe if one of them got the spot for more than 6 games at a time, they’d perform better.

A Garden State Nittany Lion...

"The way things are these days, 9-3 and one of the best graduation rates in the country doesn't seem like such a terrible bargain to make. - Michael Weinreb"

by Mike Pettigano on Aug 29, 2011 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

I blame the coaches,

and I blame Troutman. If indeed it is true that failure to maintain weight has been the reason he keeps not winning the job. If that’s true it’s on both of them for (1) being so rigid with his weight when maybe he can just flat out play and (2) him not being able to make the damn weight. If I had NFL potential and I knew I had to hit a weight to play, by god I would get to that weight.

Also, I haven’t seen Pannell play one snap without mental errors. I just haven’t.

BSD Wentworth
Co-Founding Partner
Chariman, Hiring Committee*

*Accepting Applications

by PSUinBOSSton on Aug 29, 2011 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who knows what to think.

If it was at another position, I’d give the coaches the benefit of the doubt, but not on the o-line. They blow chunks.

I'm just here for the beer.

by Illegal Formation on Aug 29, 2011 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

I Blame The Church.

They stand in the way!
They stand in the way!

Elizabeth, with Vin Scully, only folks working longer than JoePA at same place!

by joefromboalsburg on Aug 29, 2011 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow!

A quote from The In-Laws! I’m going from memory here, but…

General: “Thank you. Not everyone appreciates this artist”

Sheldon: “Oh, there are a lot of boors in the world.”

by BSM PSU 93 on Aug 30, 2011 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Great, more time with De'Ontae

Given, most of my complaints come from being the LT, maybe he can do better at guard. But I think we’d all rather have Trouts.

"We're going to do all we can to get this team right, to go after that national championship" - Devon Still

by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Aug 29, 2011 6:07 PM EDT reply actions  

FWIW, this Depth Chart doesn't really look anything like what it did during the entire fall camp.

I’m not sure how much weight it to be put into this. Granted it’s ISU so we should see some different looks, but I don’t buy some of those names in some of those places.

by Jeff Junstrom on Aug 29, 2011 6:10 PM EDT reply actions  

There's more weight in the messages being sent than to actual playing time

It’s interesting to see Alosi as the only true Freshman on here, no Ficken, Belton or Amos.

Thomas is obviously still working his way out of the dog house, listed at #3.

And, most of all, Kersey must be getting his head together. Which adds a lot of depth/diversity to the WR position.

Striving for Success with Honor

by Frank O'Brien on Aug 29, 2011 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rec'd for sanity

A Garden State Nittany Lion...

"The way things are these days, 9-3 and one of the best graduation rates in the country doesn't seem like such a terrible bargain to make. - Michael Weinreb"

by Mike Pettigano on Aug 29, 2011 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

McGloin...

and Bolden aren’t so different that ’Bama would need to prepare in any special way. PSU is going to run the same plays.

"I'll keep it short and sweet. Family. Religion. Friendship.
These are the three demons you must slay if you wish to succeed in business."

by Esteban d' Amur on Aug 29, 2011 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Blitz a lot for one

And do nothing for the other. He throws to the opposite team already.

by misdreavus79 on Aug 29, 2011 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bama is blizting..

regardless.

"I'll keep it short and sweet. Family. Religion. Friendship.
These are the three demons you must slay if you wish to succeed in business."

by Esteban d' Amur on Aug 29, 2011 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Alabama actually doesn't blitz that much.

They like to blitz on obvious passing downs, but I think overstate their defensive aggressiveness.

Now let's go surprise Harry Heth!

by ReadingRambler on Aug 30, 2011 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

Fair point.

They probably don’t blitz as much as they show blitz or bring a LB, but drop a DL.

"I'll keep it short and sweet. Family. Religion. Friendship.
These are the three demons you must slay if you wish to succeed in business."

by Esteban d' Amur on Aug 30, 2011 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I actually think they are quite different.

A – more technical passer that is quick to read, quick to execute; afraid to leave the pocket
B – a roamer who will go through his progressions, but will also force a ball into space and doesn’t have as strong an arm

Planning for both is less time Bama can plan for other aspects of our team, but I still would prefer they choose one and stick with it. Even some of the players (including at least two wide receivers) are now coming out and saying they would have liked to have one named by now.

by Jeff Junstrom on Aug 30, 2011 7:37 AM EDT up reply actions  

I think you have them backwards.

But yes, pick-6 and scoop-and-run-6 are difficult prep drills.

by Jeff Junstrom on Aug 30, 2011 8:42 AM EDT up reply actions  

I think you have them backwards.

Not based on last season I don’t. Scared yet?

Ahhhh.....s@#t.

by jesse. on Aug 30, 2011 8:48 AM EDT up reply actions  

I thought

A was Bolden, B McGloin and Bolden was the fumbler and McGloin the interception machine??? Y’all got me confused!

"This is BSD, the crazy stirs itself," dwf5095

by Paige2PSU on Aug 30, 2011 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think your post...

is about all the extra time Bama will use to prepare for both QBs. The offense and what PSU tries to do doesn’t really change whether its Bolden or McGloin.

"I'll keep it short and sweet. Family. Religion. Friendship.
These are the three demons you must slay if you wish to succeed in business."

by Esteban d' Amur on Aug 30, 2011 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

You beat me to this!!

This has been my line all day! LOL!

"This is BSD, the crazy stirs itself," dwf5095

by Paige2PSU on Aug 29, 2011 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

I joked on the other thread....

that #21 was named as a co-captain and Joe was in a tizzy as to what to do….as I said, it wouldn’t be out of the question as Stephon is popular.

"The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help me God." The Government is like the Mob, you can check out, but never leave.

by DerryPharmer on Aug 29, 2011 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

I saw. Made me laugh and wonder if it was true!

I have also asked Coach Bradley on twitter and put a general tweet out there today.

"This is BSD, the crazy stirs itself," dwf5095

by Paige2PSU on Aug 29, 2011 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

You must not remember 1986

The captains weren’t named until after the regular season. FTR they were Conlan, Shaffer, Steve Smith and Bob White. As I recall that season wasn’t all that bad.

"You can't handle the truth!"

by nits4ever on Aug 29, 2011 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

after the entire season?

or after the opener?

I'm just here for the beer.

by Illegal Formation on Aug 29, 2011 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Entire Season

if I recall correctly.

"You can't handle the truth!"

by nits4ever on Aug 29, 2011 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

back in my day.... /euler'ed

game captains rotated every week between seniors and deserving juniors/sophs

the captains for the season were elected before the bowl….by the staff

the player vote / coaching staff tally the vote thing started preseason 1999

by hbeach08 on Aug 29, 2011 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

That Sounds Correct

but given the lack of coverage 25 years ago (no internet!) I would not have kept up on who the game captains were.

"You can't handle the truth!"

by nits4ever on Aug 29, 2011 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good to see you back, HBeach

I hoped your disappearance would be temporary.

Alea jacta est...

by PSUGuru on Aug 29, 2011 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

The more I'm thinking about it

the more I like the idea of going back to the old school on captains.

This whole season is PSU throwback. Old School Joe, Old School Jerseys, Old School captains leads to Old School National Championship.

With firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right
- A.Lincoln

by SarcasmJam on Aug 30, 2011 6:20 AM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

didn't Troutman get a DUI over the winter?

Can’t imagine Joe would let that go unpunished

Formerly known as kmart93

Black Shoe Diaries

by Kyle_Martin on Aug 29, 2011 6:54 PM EDT via iPhone app reply actions  

I remember one time.....

when Venturino wrecked the golf cart and didn’t allow Tom to come to the Friday Nite pre-game spaghetti dinner at Joe’s house. Unpunished is not in Joe’s dictionary. And damn, Sue makes a grand spaghetti dinner with homemade meatballs and sauce.

"The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help me God." The Government is like the Mob, you can check out, but never leave.

by DerryPharmer on Aug 29, 2011 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Was Joe injured in that crash?

Striving for Success with Honor

by Frank O'Brien on Aug 29, 2011 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

RE: Captains:

I looked through the BSD archives for last year and the captains were announced during Joe’s Tuesday press conference on August 31. So hopefully we’ll find out tomorrow.

"This is BSD, the crazy stirs itself," dwf5095

by Paige2PSU on Aug 29, 2011 7:05 PM EDT reply actions  

You're correct...thanks!

"The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help me God." The Government is like the Mob, you can check out, but never leave.

by DerryPharmer on Aug 29, 2011 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Interesting to not see Belton's name

From all the reports from practices, he was really making a push for playing time. Again, I know this is not set in stone and it is ISU, but interesting he wasn’t on there.

by GMac14 on Aug 29, 2011 7:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Depends on Drake's health.

If he can go, Belton might stay back and be a special teams player this year (if he burns the redshirt). If Drake can’t go, Belton will push for slot play.

by Jeff Junstrom on Aug 29, 2011 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

If Drake does go

then I hope PSU redshirts Belton.

A Garden State Nittany Lion...

"The way things are these days, 9-3 and one of the best graduation rates in the country doesn't seem like such a terrible bargain to make. - Michael Weinreb"

by Mike Pettigano on Aug 29, 2011 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I didn't see any true frosh listed

Belton, Amos, Zettel. The week one depth chart is always beyond useless.

"I don't think you can progress in this game unless you know about the past."
-Silas Redd

by PSU_Buch on Aug 29, 2011 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oops

Alosi. Should have read all the other comments. But still, we’ll see one or two of those guys, plus probably a couple more (Ficken?)

"I don't think you can progress in this game unless you know about the past."
-Silas Redd

by PSU_Buch on Aug 29, 2011 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Glenn Carson eh?

didn’t see that one coming

"I play for Penn State, we don't celebrate after TDs." - Penn State's Derek Moye, on being asked to act like he's celebrating a TD during a BTN shoot.

by ckmneon on Aug 29, 2011 7:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Glenn Carson

It came out about a week ago that he was going to start at MLB and that Mauti was therefore moving to SLB.

"You can't handle the truth!"

by nits4ever on Aug 29, 2011 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yea that one's been out for awhile.

Intriguing and exciting at the same time. Stupar was good, but this lineup can be great. And that two-deep at LB has to be one of the best in the conference.

by Jeff Junstrom on Aug 29, 2011 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks

I don’t pay too much attention to that stuff, and only give slightly more credence to this. It’s meaningless speculation until now. Then again, what else are you gonna do to pass the offseason?

"I play for Penn State, we don't celebrate after TDs." - Penn State's Derek Moye, on being asked to act like he's celebrating a TD during a BTN shoot.

by ckmneon on Aug 29, 2011 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Aw, man.........

I was told if Fera was still buzzed they’d give me a shot as an on-sides kick specialist.

Dammit!

"That Craig James gets such prominent assignments remains a mystery on the D.B. Cooper scale." Richard Deitsch on Craig James, who allegedly killed 5 hookers while at SMU.

by Pete the Streak on Aug 29, 2011 7:36 PM EDT reply actions  

the depth chart you linked to

has Urschel OR Troutman at RG…FWIW.

Fire Dan Snyder

by Cari Greene on Aug 29, 2011 7:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Thank you.

I noticed that this afternoon on the .pdf download file. I guess we’ll wait to see who gets the most snaps.

by CvilleLion on Aug 29, 2011 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

it could also be

the type of motivational tactic referenced above.

Fire Dan Snyder

by Cari Greene on Aug 29, 2011 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

I've been telling myself I don't really care who was our starting QB

although I would prefer Bolden. But when I saw the picture of McGloin as the main picture, I swore out loud. So I guess I do really care who wins the starting QB job….lol Darn you and your awesome picture taking Mike!!

by GMac14 on Aug 29, 2011 8:06 PM EDT reply actions  

My first thoughts when I saw it were

“Oh, I guess it’s official. Good for him. I hope Bolden stays. Now let’s have fun with the fallout insanity”

"I play for Penn State, we don't celebrate after TDs." - Penn State's Derek Moye, on being asked to act like he's celebrating a TD during a BTN shoot.

by ckmneon on Aug 29, 2011 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Very true

And I should have known they didn’t pick a starter because the article only has like 40 comments. If it was McGloin we’d be up to like 300 comments and I’ve be having a tough time reading the article because of the internet breaking and such.

by GMac14 on Aug 29, 2011 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Boo!

I want a Walker linebacker! And, yes, I know they’ll “experiment”, but get it over with, damn it! I’m a fan and I have the right to demand stupid stuff!

Now let's go surprise Harry Heth!

by ReadingRambler on Aug 29, 2011 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

I DON'T CARE, I JUST WANT FOOTBALL

I NEED MY FIX MAN

"Hey Joe, don't worry about the guys we lose. Only make sure the guys you bring in here belong here, and they're coming here for the right reasons." - Rip Engle to Joe Paterno

by dawsonPSU10 on Aug 29, 2011 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

No joke

This was the exact picture I was thinking of putting after my comment, but chose not to

"Hey Joe, don't worry about the guys we lose. Only make sure the guys you bring in here belong here, and they're coming here for the right reasons." - Rip Engle to Joe Paterno

by dawsonPSU10 on Aug 30, 2011 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't really care

what guys roll out for the opening snap.

Just sooooooo excited to have football & tailgating back!!

by Tailgate Shogun on Aug 29, 2011 10:40 PM EDT reply actions   2 recs

Kenney at Corner

Its a good thing.

Elizabeth, with Vin Scully, only folks working longer than JoePA at same place!

by joefromboalsburg on Aug 29, 2011 11:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Does Anyone Think that the starting lineup for this week's game means anything?

Omar the Tentmaker could be the starting QB this week.
My guess is that PSU does nothing but run the ball between the tackles all day.
The starters may not break into a sweat.

Who is the Opponent? Indiana State? Are they like the Mid West Slippery Rock or something?
Are they acutally a college, or university or something?
Are they the team from Indiana Pennsylvania? Aren’t they Indiana State too?
Who would win the Indiana State vs Indiana State from PA game?

Is this game a bad idea?
Will the team be worse because they played this event?
Do you think there is a game plan in place this week?
Will the team actually run any plays that are not between the tackles?
Does anyone think they aren’t preparing for Alabama this week?

 Will this be the game that we lose a QB to a concussion?
Seems like this is a PSU tradition for at least 8 of the last 10 years.

I look forward to the start of the season, September 10.
This week is a fundraiser.

Elizabeth, with Vin Scully, only folks working longer than JoePA at same place!

by joefromboalsburg on Aug 29, 2011 11:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Scott Fitzkee = Red Lion, PA

That is all…

Marge: "Oh Homer. You're only hearing what you want to hear."
Homer: "Thanks! I'd love an omelette right about now."

by LowcountryLion on Aug 30, 2011 7:51 AM EDT reply actions  

Loved Fitzkee, despite not getting into the end zone in the 79 Sugar Bowl

But there was a cute little redhead named Marcy from Red Lion who broke my 12yo heart at church camp one year, so…mixed feelings.

by jtothep on Aug 30, 2011 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ah, red heads...

I married one! She’s not from Red Lion though. She’s a Pitt grad from Erie.

I’m from Red Lion, although I graduated in 91, many years after Fitzkee. I think he is the last football player from Red Lion to play for PSU. Interesting enough, I think one of this year’s recruits is from neighboring Dallastown.

Marge: "Oh Homer. You're only hearing what you want to hear."
Homer: "Thanks! I'd love an omelette right about now."

by LowcountryLion on Aug 30, 2011 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

That's the response I was hoping for...

I love self-depricating humor. ;-)

It’s okay though, she’s currently pursuing her Master’s degree at Penn State via distance ed. So, I guess she’s a little wiser than she was originally.

Marge: "Oh Homer. You're only hearing what you want to hear."
Homer: "Thanks! I'd love an omelette right about now."

by LowcountryLion on Aug 30, 2011 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

717

717!

REPPING THE 717

CHECK OUT THIS BITCHIN’ 717 MUSTACHE

YEAH, I BET HE MADE 30 GRAND BALING HAY ONE SUMMER WITH THAT BAD BOY!

THIS IS A LITTLE TOO NAVAL AVIATOR OR NEW YORK CITY (IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN) FOR THE 717, BUT, HEY, NTTAWT:

717

Now let's go surprise Harry Heth!

by ReadingRambler on Aug 30, 2011 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

Breakin down Fitzkee's stache

- I’m learning more and more about the allowable length. It’s something like: cannot protrude below the bottom of the lower lip.
- I still can’t tell what the length limit is on the upper lip, but there seems to be a fair bit of allowance there. I still haven’t seen a stache that is so furry, it descends over the top of the upper lip.
- He’s either got some growth (lack of) issues under the nose, or he over-trimmed there. I’m thinking the former, as it appears to go with his general pretty-boy* looks and feathery locks. Plus, further to the outside of each side, he’s got a few hairs which are descending over the lip and toward the mouth.
- Overall, a quite fine 1970’s Penn State Football Stache

by jtothep on Aug 30, 2011 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

C'mon jtot, let your freak flag fly!

Here’s what you need to aspire to.

Striving for Success with Honor

by Frank O'Brien on Aug 30, 2011 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

*

I don’t dig on anti-gay innuendo, which I believe you are using with the Naval Aviator usage and, I presume, the ‘New York City, if you know what I mean’ one as well. Please correct me if I don’t indeed know what you mean. BSD has a boatload of readers every day and a sizable community of members as well. I’d be very surprised if none of those readers or members are themselves gay or lesbian, but I have never seen any of them ‘come out’ as such on here. By contrast, BHGP, which has a very clear, transparent and reminded policy against such innuendo, has made an environment comfortable enough for a few members of their community to do so. I understand that there is sentiment out there that ‘PC is a burden on the USA’, so apologies for soapboxing, but it’s more abhorrent to me to think BSD is becoming a place that is unwelcome for some of our readers/members to be themselves comfortably.

Also, it’s not that difficult.

by jtothep on Aug 30, 2011 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I don't know what I missed, and just stumbled across this.

But discrimination, patent or latent, of any kind, will be treated with a zero tolerance policy. End of story.

by Jeff Junstrom on Aug 30, 2011 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Comments For This Post Are Closed


User Tools

Welcome to Black Shoe Diaries. If you haven't already done so, create an account and get involved in the conversation.

FanPosts

Community blog posts and discussion.

Recommended FanPosts

Avatar2_small
Sad News: 717's Own, Reading Rambler Passes On
154690_10100374022013820_13900087_66639438_4085030_n_small
Breaking Down Penn State's Inaugural D1 Hockey Schedule
At_the_foot_of_a_legend_small
My Obligatory Off-Season Book Post

Recent FanPosts

Hugh_griffith_small
Food for Thursday....The PA Pineapple Company
Psukoolaid_small
Suggestions for fun in Minneapolis?
1-joe-paterno_small
Please clarify your posting policy.
A_cullen_the_bug_small
JoePa & Esquire - and other stories
Jet_ski_jump__reef_central_avatar__small
Sandusky Jury Selection Begins June 5th
Small
Kameron Miles
Small
ESPN - reporting PSU considering schedule changes
Joepa1_small
Jimmy Johnson's worst loss

+ New FanPost All FanPosts >

SHOP THE BLACK SHOE DIARIES STORE

Gameday Depot University Apparel


Managing Editors

Zn_avatar_small Mike Pettigano

Img110_small Jeff Junstrom

Asst. Editors

6a00d8341c630a53ef0105369fb7ee970b-800wi_small Jared Slanina

Olmec_small Devon Edwards

Baller_small Eric Gibson

Mauti_small Cari Greene

Staff Writers

Iron_armor_small Galen

New4_good_small Nick Blonde

Turd_ferguson_psu_small Tim Aydin

On_the_way_to_grad_small Kyle_Martin

N53100510_31463067_5584_small Adam Collyer

Bus-fire-bikes_small Dan Vecellio

What-a-country-yakov_small bscaff

Small Keith Platt

Small TimHyland