Penn State Depth Chartin': Indiana
by Mike Pettigano on Sep 30, 2011 11:01 AM EDT
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Last week, I went 1-for-4 on picking DE, FB, punter and kicker. The kicker/punter situation was tough, but now it looks like Anthony Fera is going full-force pulling double triple duty, placekicking, punting and handling kickoffs. And I should have known better to predict the fullback spot for Mike Zordich. Offensive starters depend fully on what plays are being called, and which personnel best suits that play. But, I was quite pleased to see Sean Stanley starting opposite Jack Crawford. Not only did I accurately call that last week, but also, Stanley has proven to be very disruptive at times. I'm sure the defense is really hoping he can continue his upward climb toward becoming that featured rush end that's been severely lacking for more than two seasons now.
This week--as always depending on what offense the other team sends out on the first play--I'm looking for Stanley to start once again. But there are some big shake-ups on defense, to go along with the changes at running back last week.
And what, you actually thought because of the photo I was predicting McGloin would start this week? Honestly, it doesn't matter anymore. I'm convinced JoePa will never pick a starting quarterback as long as he's still coaching. Next year, it will be a five-way race between Bolden, McGloin, McGregor, Jones and Mornhinweg. I wonder if Penn State will petition the NCAA to add a fifth quarter to football games, just so all five quarterbacks can play a quarter each game.
Okay, enough snark.
With Brandon Beachum still likely out, Derek Day makes his first appearance on the depth chart. Until I see it, Stephfon Green remains off the chart. Also making his debut is freshman receiver Bill Belton. Curtis Drake is back after his rehab, which is nice to see since he is so versatile.
On defense, Nate Stupar moves up to start in place of Michael Mauti. And Chaz Powell takes over the primary corner spot for D'Anton Lynn. That moves him also into the nickel back role, and Stephon Morris up into the other starter position.
Anything else? Leave it in the comment thread.
| Off. | First Team | Second Team | Reserves |
|---|---|---|---|
| QB | #1 Rob Bolden | #11 Matthew McGloin | #2 Shane McGregor |
| RB | #25 Silas Redd | #26 Curtis Dukes | #24 Derek Day |
| FB | #9 Michael Zordich | #37 Joe Suhey | #40 Zach Zwinak |
| TE | #80 Andrew Szczerba | #10 Kevin Haplea | #82 Brian Irvin |
| WR | #6 Derek Moye | #8 Allen Robinson | #5 Bill Belton |
| WR | #81 Shawney Kersey | #7 Curtis Drake |
#17 Christian Kuntz |
| WR | #19 Justin Brown | #20 Devon Smith | #85 Brandon Moseby-Felder |
| OT | #67 Quinn Barham | #70 Nate Cadogan | #76 Donovan Smith |
| OG | #74 Johnnie Troutman | #73 Mark Acidacono | #75 Eric Shrive |
| OC | #54 Matt Stankiewitch | #60 Ty Howle | #65 Miles Dieffenbach |
| OG | #50 DeOn'tae Pannell | #64 John Urschel | #62 Frank Figueroa |
| OT | #52 Chima Okoli | #58 Adam Gress | #76 Donovan Smith |
| Def. | First Team | Second Team | Reserves |
| DE | #90 Sean Stanley | #56 Eric Latimore | #31 Brad Bars |
| DT | #47 Jordan Hill | #93 James Terry | #92 Anthony Alosi |
| DT | #71 Devon Still | #91 DaQuan Jones | #75 Evan Hailes |
| DE | #81 Jack Crawford | #86 C.J. Olaniyan | #84 Kyle Baublitz |
| Fritz | #6 Gerald Hodges | #43 Mike Hull | -- |
| Bckr | #40 Glenn Carson | #11 Khairi Fortt | #33 Michael Yancich |
| Sam | #34 Nate Stupar | #54 James Van Fleet | -- |
| CB | #12 Stephon Morris | #5 Derrick Thomas | |
| H | #28 Drew Astorino | #10 Malcolm Willis | |
| S | #1 Nick Sukay | #7 Stephen Obeng-Agyapong | #27 Jake Fagnano |
| NB | #2 Chaz Powell | #4 Adrian Amos | #5 Derrick Thomas |
| CB | #2 Chaz Powell | #14 Mike Wallace | #15 Alex Kenney |
| Sp. | First Team | Second Team | Reserves |
| K | #30 Anthony Fera | #4 Evan Lewis | #97 Sam Ficken |
| P | #30 Anthony Fera (KOS) | #45 Alex Butterworth | |
| KR | #2 Chaz Powell | #20 Devon Smith | #4 Adrian Amos |
| PR | #28 Drew Astorino | #19 Justin Brown | #6 Derek Moye, #20 Devon Smith |
| LS | #60 Ty Howle | #53 Jon Rohrbaugh | #57 Emery Etter |
| SH | #23 Ryan Keiser |
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Anthony Fera is handling kickoffs?!?!
Is the situation so bad that Fera is returning kicks now? I didn’t realize he was a sub-4.3 runner.
Oh, wait…
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by LowcountryLion on Sep 30, 2011 11:31 AM EDT reply actions
They're counting on him
to employ a return style reminiscent of this.
#ikidikid
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Nickel
Somewhere I read an interview where Malcolm Willis said he expected to play Nickel with Lynn out
and Iowa comes in from a bye week
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by BlueWhiteLife on Sep 30, 2011 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions
NIce sandbagging there Peter
(someone’s been following Spencer)
by Artiefufkin10 on Sep 30, 2011 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Amos
Can anyone shed some light on the persistent rumors of Adrian Amos playing an unexpectedly large role in Lynn’s absence? Any substance to this or just message board sound and fury?
"I don't think you can progress in this game unless you know about the past."
-Silas Redd
I wouldn't be opposed to it
I don’t necessarily want him to start, but him playing an increased role can only be a good thing considering the lack of experience we will return after this year in the secondary..
I would expect it.
Injury report forthcoming in which I wax poetic on Amos, but I respectfully disagree with Mike. I think Amos makes out the best in Lynn’s absence. Morris might get the official start, but Amos will see plenty of time opposite Powell.
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by Jeff Junstrom on Sep 30, 2011 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, it's official.
We’re in a fight, Mike. How dare you leave my boy Venuto out of next year’s QB race.
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He needs to pick a new number.
QBs with Italian last names who wear 14 are now permanently excluded from all future PSU QB competitions.
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by PSU_Buch on Sep 30, 2011 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Unfair!
Ryan Keiser was the designated shit head (SH) last week. I can think of others who are more “deserving” of that role.
A little surprised to see Ty Howle ahead of Dieffenbach at center. (A) Ty is “short” by modern O-line standards and (B) Dieff had so many more recruiting stars than did Ty.
/Ignoring temptation to ponder why McGloin is not getting a shot at starting . . . .
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"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."
Ty was a big recruit too though
And I bet that’s a serious battle when the time comes.
"I don't think you can progress in this game unless you know about the past."
-Silas Redd
Agreed, Buch.
I’m not a big fan of recruiting stars. To me, they measure where a kid is today, without regard to whether he may have already peaked or has more upside or whatever. IMO, stars are about as good as the Heisman in terms of measuring future potential.
"Make haste to reassure us, I beg you, and tell us that our fellow citizens understand us, support us, and protect us as we ourselves are protecting the glory of the Empire.
"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."
by PSU_Lions_84 on Sep 30, 2011 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Howle could move to guard too
I am not sure how you can NOT, at some point, start a kid from Western PA named Dieffenbach at center. His last name alone, much like Dave W.’s mustache, essentially qualifies him for the job.
"I don't think you can progress in this game unless you know about the past."
-Silas Redd
And how can you not play "Howle"?
Ty is from Wake Forest, NC — the town, not the school, which are about 60 miles apart. I was surprised he didn’t choose NC State — the Wolfpack — with his last name.
Ty is listed on the official Penn State roster at 6’0", 295 lbs. The 295 lb weight is good, but his height is a disadvantage against a lot of DTs/DEs. Keep in mind I say this from the perspective of my 5’6" stature . . . .
"Make haste to reassure us, I beg you, and tell us that our fellow citizens understand us, support us, and protect us as we ourselves are protecting the glory of the Empire.
"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."
by PSU_Lions_84 on Sep 30, 2011 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions
My prediction is...
…Morris gets burnt for a TD on a long ball.
Not if we play Zordich at LB --
he will Kiel Dusty, senor.
"Make haste to reassure us, I beg you, and tell us that our fellow citizens understand us, support us, and protect us as we ourselves are protecting the glory of the Empire.
"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."
by PSU_Lions_84 on Sep 30, 2011 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I predict
McGloin gets the start this week.
Agree
So much seemed to be made this week of the concept that the 2nd guy on the field benefits from watching the bad guy defense and their scheme through the first qtr. I personally think it’s B.S. But, Paterno alluded to it and McGloin spoke to it. I betcha they play McGlin to prove/disprove that argument.
"Illegitimus non Carborundum!" (Don't let the bastards wear you down)
*McGloin...McGlin is NOT a new nickname for him
and it’d be a lame on anyway.
"Illegitimus non Carborundum!" (Don't let the bastards wear you down)
What do we really know about #21.....
If he is never to see the playing field ever again, then why did Joe take him back. We do know that the TEAM went to Joe and asked that he be reinstated and that was indeed done, but why take him back so that he will never play…somebody help me out here.
"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.
It's a lesson in specifics, DP.
The team apparently asked Greene to be reinstated to the team, but forgot to ask he get some playing time. It’s like when your kid asks for a cookie; you tell him, “Sure!” but then snatch it away when he goes to eat it: “You asked if you could have a cookie — you didn’t say a word about eating it!”
Other than that, I got nothing . . .
"Make haste to reassure us, I beg you, and tell us that our fellow citizens understand us, support us, and protect us as we ourselves are protecting the glory of the Empire.
"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."
by PSU_Lions_84 on Sep 30, 2011 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I think the news of SG being cited for furnishing alcohol to minors came out after his reinstatement – which may have resulted in being chained to the dog house again.
No links to cite or anything – just my recollection and hypothesis.
The news came out after he got reinstated,
but it seems like that was probably one of the reasons for him getting kicked off, IIRC.
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That was an unverified rumor.
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I bet he gets a few touches,
especially if the blocking doesn’t improve in the backfield, in some of the “big” games.
"Illegitimus non Carborundum!" (Don't let the bastards wear you down)
***BSD/sbn site questions***
Any of you, fellow BSD’ers NOT seeeing the usual fan posts and shots on the right of the page?
Further, this Depth Chart post is the last one on my main page; followed by a small Old Spice comm; then it’s all blank/empty to the end of the page.
I tried refreshing and logged-out, etc…
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glitches week for me. Couldn't post earlier int he week and now the same problem as you.
My grammer skills need improved.
I'm OK
but there is a lot of old spice here
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by SarcasmJam on Sep 30, 2011 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Or Brut.
"Make haste to reassure us, I beg you, and tell us that our fellow citizens understand us, support us, and protect us as we ourselves are protecting the glory of the Empire.
"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."
by PSU_Lions_84 on Sep 30, 2011 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
It's Swagger
No Moxie?
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I'm going to save some of this Old Spice
for the next time the Nestea girls are here.
by James on Sep 30, 2011 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I'm getting thirsty
An army is a team. It lives, sleeps, eats, and fights as a team. This individual heroic stuff is pure horses**t. --Patton
Yep...I'm having the same problems.
All day I haven’t been able to see the fan posts/shots and haven’t been able to see anything past the front page. Thanks Old Spice!
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