I've consistently blamed AK. Beau lacks talent.Right. When Bear was the PSU QB it was AKs fault. Who is Drew's OC?
I've consistently blamed AK. Beau lacks talent.Right. When Bear was the PSU QB it was AKs fault. Who is Drew's OC?
Why is Allar the key? It's clearly schemeKaytron looks better. Luke Reynolds. We needed Allar to improve and he has not. The O-Line is playing good enough. Allar is the key.
Nope.Are there any?
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I agree.We’re in the age of professional college sports now. 10-2 or 9-3 doesn’t matter if you make the playoffs. The day of losing a regular season game and your championship hopes being shot are over. I think a 9-3 regular season record with a loss in the championship game is a more successful season than going undefeated in the regular season and losing in your first round of the playoffs.
So I guess the QB is not key to anything. All AKs fault, LOL.Why is Allar the key? It's clearly scheme
I disagree that Kaytron looks better. He looks the same which is a win
The system is good enough to reach the National Semi Finals and finish top 5 in the nation (proven) but that's where it hits the brick wall?Who on offense has improved significantly? Did the RBs improve? Did the OL improve? Problem is the system.
In the new playoff era the most important thing is to get in. Attain a good seed, stay healthy and peak late.There have been many PSU teams like the ones in 1997 and 1999 that peaked in the first half of the season and regressed. My hope is that this team progressively gets better and peaks in early November. However, with that said, the offensive execution so far, especially in the last two games, has been very disappointing.
Can't you read? WE DESERVE BETTER3-0, ranked #2, outscored opponents 132-17. 5-star starting QB who is awful. 5-star senior RB who is awful.
52 points against Villanova. Must have been 15 field goals, one defensive TUDDIE..
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Allen is faster. Reynolds better. Better WRs.Why is Allar the key? It's clearly scheme
I disagree that Kaytron looks better. He looks the same which is a win
The QB is often to blame. Allar can and needs to play better as do many other guys. He's not the primary issue though nor close to it.So I guess the QB is not key to anything. All AKs fault, LOL.
Allen isn't faster. Reynolds is better based on what? Being given a chance?Allen is faster. Reynolds better. Better WRs.
Allen probably is faster. He dropped weight, againAllen isn't faster. Reynolds is better based on what? Being given a chance?
Are we sure the WRs are better or just hopeful?
So you agree Allar has to play better?The QB is often to blame. Allar can and needs to play better as do many other guys. He's not the primary issue though nor close to it.
This is like when people blame the goalie in hockey. They just don't know better.
Never said he didn't. Everyone does to win a title. That wasn't the question. He's more than good enough and isn't the primary issue or even near the topSo you agree Allar has to play better?
So you actually believe Reynolds has not improved one bit since last season? Got it. Kaytron does not look faster? Got it. You are now just being disagreeable to hold on to your point that Allar's play is not concerning and lumping his bad play into the wash as no worse than anyone.Allen isn't faster. Reynolds is better based on what? Being given a chance?
Are we sure the WRs are better or just hopeful?
You sound like a con man.Never said he didn't. Everyone does to win a title. That wasn't the question. He's more than good enough and isn't the primary issue or even near the top
Allen has been really good since the SMU game, and Reynolds has AA and future high NFL draft pick written all over him.So you actually believe Reynolds has not improved one bit since last season? Got it. Kaytron does not look faster? Got it. You are now just being disagreeable to hold on to your point that Allar's play is not concerning and lumping his bad play into the wash as no worse than anyone.
I agree but apparently they have shown no improvement and are no better.Allen has been really good since the SMU game, and Reynolds has AA and future high NFL draft pick written all over him.
The fact is that Allar's play so far has not been great, merely good. I agree with Landon when he says Allar's talents are a mismatch for Kotelnicky's offense. We'll see against Oregon whether they continue trying to fit a square peg into a round hole, the hole being an RPO offense.
Of course I'd rather be 3-0. That's a dumb question. That said I'm confident that we would also be 3-0 with Grunkenmeyer or Pribula.3-0 is the spin. Would you rather be 0-3 and have the #1 rated QB? Taquan Roberson is rated higher if ratings are your goal.
I suspect Allar was told to limit his running in the first 3 games to avoid injury. I expect some designed running plays for Allar vs Oregon.The fact is if Allar does not improve significantly then this team will lose to Oregon and certainly OSU. Possibly a third game but if not then we could squeeze into the playoff but will lose to any top 10 team.
I hope I'm wrong and he elevates his play but the data does not lie, his stats are abysmal and you see it on the field as well. People can blame it on everything thing except Allar but that is simply not the case, he leads the offense.
The one schematic/play calling change we need to make is to have him run more. We have to be willing for him to keep the ball to keep the defense off balance. I don't know how many times but at least 5, maybe 7-8. Also, he needs to be quicker about just tucking it and running when the play breaks down. If there is an opportunity to head up field for positive yardage versus throwing into tight coverage then he needs to make that decision quickly. He can always slide to protect himself, I notice he does not do that often.
What have you seen that indicates improvement? He's only getting opportunities.So you actually believe Reynolds has not improved one bit since last season? Got it. Kaytron does not look faster? Got it. You are now just being disagreeable to hold on to your point that Allar's play is not concerning and lumping his bad play into the wash as no worse than anyone.
Because I deal with facts and focus on the topic?You sound like a con man.
Both of those statements were true. Allen has been the better back the entire time he's been here. Reynolds lack opportunity because Warren is better. Them being good isn't new or surprising.I agree but apparently they have shown no improvement and are no better.
No, you’re doing it all wrong. Grunk is the back up QB, but he is obviously better than the starter. You have to wait until Grunk is the starter then you start hating him. At this point Grunk’s back up will obviously be better and then you start calling for him to start. Repeat though infinity.So we didn’t like McSorley, and we didn’t like Clifford, and now we don’t like Allar. So should we start not liking Grunk now, or just wait until his first win as a starter that isn’t by 75 points?
I hope so because we need it. If he is no threat to run it then the D doesn't even have to pay attention to him.I suspect Allar was told to limit his running in the first 3 games to avoid injury. I expect some designed running plays for Allar vs Oregon.
And the offense still struggles.Allen has been really good since the SMU game, and Reynolds has AA and future high NFL draft pick written all over him.
Like Devante Ross's lone catch on Saturday?
Because I deal with facts and focus on the topic?
Odd
They have both improved. Just because Reynolds didn't have opportunities last season doesn't mean he has not improved. Of course you are at off season workouts and practices and know he has not improved.Both of those statements were true. Allen has been the better back the entire time he's been here. Reynolds lack opportunity because Warren is better. Them being good isn't new or surprising.
According to ESPN:Not even close. Not even 2/3 in the big10.
Really? That was a Franklin call - through and through.
You're stating he's improved based on what? Using this logic everyone has improved. They're all working hard.They have both improved. Just because Reynolds didn't have opportunities last season doesn't mean he has not improved. Of course you are at off season workouts and practices and know he has not improved.
You're stating he has not improved based on what? You have no idea.You're stating he's improved based on what? Using this logic everyone has improved. They're all working hard.
No Allar hasn't shown any improvement...we haven't played anyone yet where you're going to see improvement. How they perform against real competition will dictate that.You're stating he has not improved based on what? You have no idea.
Here's one for you....has Allar improved? Spin this one...we are all waiting.
So wrong you posted it in 2 threads lolDrew's problems have more to do with the amount of time it takes him to make a read.... and the quality of the read he ultimately makes... then AK. The play last Saturday where Drew butchered his read directly off the snap (Kyron Hudson ran a Flag Pattern from the left-slot and immediately broke open and was running by himself 15 yards behind the closest defender as the Villanova secondary blew their matchup coverage assignments), then took forever to go through additional reads in a panicked fashion to the point where he began to feel pressure, when the ball should have been out long prior (it had zero to do with the OL or pressure) and then he finally chooses to throw it to the TE on the sideline where the defender has near insurmountable inside-out leverage was a MICROCOSM of Drew's problems at QB.
Drew's best throw of the entire game is also instructive - the throw to Trebor Pena running a Skinny Post just prior to halftime. Drew made the CORRECT read off the snap, saw that Pena had "inside leverage" on the DB (i.e., advantage receiver on a Skinny Post) - he immediately committed to the correct throw (a heater), got the ball out quickly.... made a great throw and threw a TD pass.
Against Oregon, Drew is going to need to take off after 3 to 4 seconds in the pocket if he has not committed to something.... he should keep his eyes downfield and throw on the move if something breaks open, but he has to stop sitting in the pocket with happy feet and patting the ball for an eternity until pressure develops.... and then throwing extremely late to 3rd and 4th reads that are no longer open by the time he throws it. If Drew takes off after 3 or 4 seconds, it will put far more pressure on the defense as he now has the addition option of threatening the defense by just continuing to run which often will allow receivers to break open late as the defense breaks down trying to address the QB in the open field.
In essence, Drew does not "extend plays" like great QBs do, but rather just "delays" plays/reads with no meaningful improvement.
According to ESPN:
1. Jeremiyah Love
2. Nicholas Singleton
3. Kaytron Allen
4. Makhi Hughes
5. Isaac Brown
And thats in the nation, not the Big…so I’d say I’m pretty close.
The same source has psu ranked #2 in the nation. Are they accurate ? Maybe the couch coaches know better.According to ESPN:
1. Jeremiyah Love
2. Nicholas Singleton
3. Kaytron Allen
4. Makhi Hughes
5. Isaac Brown
And thats in the nation, not the Big…so I’d say I’m pretty close.
I have a new board name for you…Drew's problems have more to do with the amount of time it takes him to make a read.... and the quality of the read he ultimately makes... then AK. The play last Saturday where Drew butchered his read directly off the snap (Kyron Hudson ran a Flag Pattern from the left-slot and immediately broke open and was running by himself 15 yards behind the closest defender as the Villanova secondary blew their matchup coverage assignments), then took forever to go through additional reads in a panicked fashion to the point where he began to feel pressure, when the ball should have been out long prior (it had zero to do with the OL or pressure) and then he finally chooses to throw it to the TE on the sideline where the defender has near insurmountable inside-out leverage was a MICROCOSM of Drew's problems at QB.
Drew's best throw of the entire game is also instructive - the throw to Trebor Pena running a Skinny Post just prior to halftime. Drew made the CORRECT read off the snap, saw that Pena had "inside leverage" on the DB (i.e., advantage receiver on a Skinny Post) - he immediately committed to the correct throw (a heater), got the ball out quickly.... made a great throw and threw a TD pass.
Against Oregon, Drew is going to need to take off after 3 to 4 seconds in the pocket if he has not committed to something.... he should keep his eyes downfield and throw on the move if something breaks open, but he has to stop sitting in the pocket with happy feet and patting the ball for an eternity until pressure develops.... and then throwing extremely late to 3rd and 4th reads that are no longer open by the time he throws it. If Drew takes off after 3 or 4 seconds, it will put far more pressure on the defense as he now has the addition option of threatening the defense by just continuing to run which often will allow receivers to break open late as the defense breaks down trying to address the QB in the open field.
In essence, Drew does not "extend plays" like great QBs do, but rather just "delays" plays/reads with no meaningful improvement.
I've never seen people overreact this much after 2 gamesThe same source has psu ranked #2 in the nation. Are they accurate ? Maybe the couch coaches know better.
ESPN also had arch manning and klubnick as pre season all Americans