Leonardfan
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Since '05, Penn State has had 8, 10, 9, 8, 12, 10,8,10, 9 and 10 white players. In 2015 they are projected to drop down to 8 players.
Penn State was a struggle to watch last season. Franklin was clearly in over his head, he tried to install a gimmicky offense that did not work, there was no run game/lack of talent at the position, made questionable coaching decisions and o-line play was bad. He really did his best to screw over Christian Hackenberg's development. Franklin is probably going to overhaul the PSU roster and fill it with affletes as long as he is the coach. It really is a shame he got the job when O'Brien took off for the NFL.
Hackenberg did finish the season strong vs. BC in their bowl game so he needs to build on that this year to ensure being a first round draft pick. In my opinion he is the best draft eligible QB in the country. Anthony Zettel is one of the most disruptive D-linemen in college football right behind Joey Bosa. He should also hear his name called early in the draft.
PSU had a nice stretch of strong linebacking play from Pozluzny to Connor to Lee and Hull. They don't seem to have that talent at the LB position this year. I am sure Franklin isn't to interested in keeping that tradition going.
PLayers to watch include WR Matt Zanellato, WR Dan Chisena (fastest kid in PA), TE Adam Breneman, DT Parker Cothren, LB Ben Kline, LB Troy Reeder S Troy Apke.
Offense
QB Christian Hackenberg
LG Brendan Mahon
C Angelo Mangiro
RG Brian Gaia
RT Andrew Nelson
Defense
DE Carl Nassib
DT Anthony Zettel
DE Garret Sickels
Penn State was a struggle to watch last season. Franklin was clearly in over his head, he tried to install a gimmicky offense that did not work, there was no run game/lack of talent at the position, made questionable coaching decisions and o-line play was bad. He really did his best to screw over Christian Hackenberg's development. Franklin is probably going to overhaul the PSU roster and fill it with affletes as long as he is the coach. It really is a shame he got the job when O'Brien took off for the NFL.
Hackenberg did finish the season strong vs. BC in their bowl game so he needs to build on that this year to ensure being a first round draft pick. In my opinion he is the best draft eligible QB in the country. Anthony Zettel is one of the most disruptive D-linemen in college football right behind Joey Bosa. He should also hear his name called early in the draft.
PSU had a nice stretch of strong linebacking play from Pozluzny to Connor to Lee and Hull. They don't seem to have that talent at the LB position this year. I am sure Franklin isn't to interested in keeping that tradition going.
PLayers to watch include WR Matt Zanellato, WR Dan Chisena (fastest kid in PA), TE Adam Breneman, DT Parker Cothren, LB Ben Kline, LB Troy Reeder S Troy Apke.
Offense
QB Christian Hackenberg
LG Brendan Mahon
C Angelo Mangiro
RG Brian Gaia
RT Andrew Nelson
Defense
DE Carl Nassib
DT Anthony Zettel
DE Garret Sickels
