Penn State Announces First Depth Chart of the 2016 Season .
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2 back behind all-everything sophomore Saquon Barkley.If there are any surprises, perhaps it is the complete absent of three 2014 offensive line signees, Noah Beh, Chance Sorrell, and Brendan Brosnan from the depth chart, while true freshman Michal Menet and Connor McGovern are both list as the top backups at left guard and right guard, respectively.It should be noted that Penn State may still be working through some ordering, and it will use its opener with the Golden Flashes to perhaps cement any question marks the staff has left. On the other side of the ball, Shaka Toney and Jayson Oweh were listed as starting defensive ends, while Antonio Shelton and PJ Mustipher are slated to start at tackle. There were no surprises as to who the starters are on Penn State’s offensive line. Gallery: Penn State football practice, August 24, 2016Penn State has released its first depth chart for the 2016 season ahead of its Sept. 3 opener with Kent State.The listings have been hit or miss in terms of accuracy in the past, as no one loves to keep a competitive advantage more than Lions' head coach James Franklin, but for what it's worth, this year's first look at the starting-22 appears to align with camp reports and what players and coaches have been saying, as opposed to the seniority-ordered depth charts that have been released in year's past.From left to right, the starting five offensive linemen, according to the released document, will be Brendan Mahon, Ryan Bates, Brian Gaia, Derek Dowrey, and Andrew Nelson, as expected. All rights reserved (
You can check out the updated depth chart, which is unchanged aside from the special teams, here:There aren’t a whole lot of major changes to note, as many expected starters were listed in their anticipated roles. 2019 Depth Chart (PDF) 2019 Depth Chart (PDF) Skip To Main Content.
Live the dream,” Parsons said. Star junior Micah Parsons was listed as the other starting outside linebacker. Update 3:10 p.m.: Penn State football just released an updated depth chart, which amends some of the special teams confusion caused by the team’s initial chart released this morning. Journey Brown and Devyn Ford are listed as the kickoff returners, and Micah Parsons and Caziah Holmes are now the “off returners” on kickoffs.Additionally, Jake Pinegar is back ahead of Jordan Stout on the field goal kicker listing. The Virginia native was listed as the Nittany Lions’ starting punter, field goal kicker, kickoff specialist, and holder. Ellis Brooks found his name at the top of the list of the middle linebacker position, while Brandon Smith was named a starting outside linebacker. The 2015 season just ended. He loves a good 80's comedy movie, The Office, and the New York Yankees and Giants. The kick returning duties have now been split into two sections of the depth chart.
On Wednesday, Nick took a shot at putting together the 2016 depth chart for the offense. Let's start thinking about 2016! The fact that the Nittany Lions also didn’t have a spring ball to work with due to the coronavirus pandemic may have impacted how many players could actually make early impressions on the coaching staff. The Harrisburg native has been in James Franklin’s ear about adding value on “I’m just going to keep getting better with Ja’Juan [Seider], how to fit in the scheme, and one day, if something happens, get in the game and get my kick returns.
New, 305 comments. It remains to be seen how Stout will hold the ball and handle field goal kicking duties at the same time, but considering how impressive he was on special teams last year, don’t be surprised if he gets it done. A 'Way Too Early' 2016 Penn State Football Depth Chart: Offense.
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In terms of other changes on special teams, it seems that Jordan Stout will be a very busy man next fall. Penn State has released its first depth chart for the 2016 season ahead of its Sept. 3 opener with Kent State. James Franklin released Penn State’s first depth chart of the 2016 season Tuesday prior to his Kent State-week press conference in Beaver Stadium.
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By Dan Smith on August 30, 2016 at 7:42 am @sharpalright. Kevin Givens has apparently beaten out Antoine White for the defensive tackle job opposite expected starter Parker Cothren, while the program lists Jason Cabinda as the play caller of the defense as its middle linebacker with Nyeem Wartman-White, who is returning from an ACL injury suffered almost 365 days ago, slated to start at WILL linebacker opposite SAM 'backer Brandon Bell.Nick Scott, a running back turned safety, is listed as the top kick returner, while Gregg Garrity leads the punt returners. Box 235 Hiawatha, IA 52233 1-800-PRO-DRAFT (1-800-776-3723) Onward State is hiring for the upcoming semester and looking for new folks to join our team and help tell the Penn State story.Penn State will randomly test approximately 1% of students, faculty, and staff (~700 people) each day.Penn State Football Releases Spring 2020 Depth Chart Baseball Baseball ... Football Team Info … The kick returning duties have now been split into two sections of the depth chart. Penn State Football Releases First Depth Chart.
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Franklin is also likely to expound more on the list during his weekly Tuesday news conference, which begins at 12:30 p.m.See the full depth chart, courtesy of Penn State athletics, below.Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our © 2020 Advance Local Media LLC.
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