Penn State might have lost the TaxSlayer Bowl to Georgia, but it also got a good, long look at backup quarterback Trace McSorley. Bob Flounders and Greg Pickel joined Dustin Hockensmith on this week’s Keystone Kickoff Show to evaluate McSorley’s play and look ahead to a potential position battle with Tommy Stevens.
Penn State enters its offseason following a 24-17 loss to Georgia in the TaxSlayer Bowl. Coach James Franklin approaches the offseason with a big question at quarterback after Christian Hackenberg’s official declaration for the NFL draft. Fight On State’s Mark Brennan joined Bob Flounders and Dustin Hockensmith to talk about Hackenberg, Trace McSorley and more on this week’s Keystone Kickoff Show.
Penn State is putting all the pieces together on a roster that boasts its best depth in years and continues to accumulate high-end recruits at a quick rate. The Nittany Lions are building toward Big Ten contention as the program continues its ascent out of three years of NCAA sanctions. Coach James Franklin’s ability to take the next step depends on how he addresses areas of concern, namely the offensive…
Penn State has quickly built terrific depth at the linebacker position, even as the program seeks a replacement for All-Big Ten pick and defensive captain Mike Hull in 2015. Young players are scattered throughout the depth chart, offering versatility, range and upside that could benefit the Nittany Lions for years to come. Among that group are promising redshirt freshmen Troy Reeder and Koa Farmer and incoming recruits Manny Bowen, Jake…
Penn State’s hand could be forced at the quarterback position as early as the 2016 season. Soon-to-be junior Christian Hackenberg has elite physical tools but comes off a sophomore season that featured bumps in the road. But a bounceback junior season could have Hackenberg thinking NFL draft, leaving Trace McSorley, Tommy Stevens and ’16 commitment Jake Zembiec to compete for the starting job. Ross Tucker, Bob Flounders and Dustin Hockensmith…