DiNardo's comments at Penn State's camp

[blion72]

going back to the BTN visit to PSU camp and DiNardo's comments. He felt our WRs were going to be okay. The WRs certainly seem to not be the major risk that some thought. He also was not over worried about QB and Drew, which seems to be correct.

His other comment was that we did not seem to have the defense for the ground and pound run teams - focusing on UMich.

 

[NittanyBuff]

going back to the BTN visit to PSU camp and DiNardo's comments. He felt our WRs were going to be okay. The WRs certainly seem to not be the major risk that some thought. He also was not over worried about QB and Drew, which seems to be correct.

His other comment was that we did not seem to have the defense for the ground and pound run teams - focusing on UMich.

Haven't recruited the Beef on the interior forever, can't keep recruiting 240-250 pd kids thinking you can add 40-50 pds to the frame. I'm actually surprised WVU didn't just keep pounding it at them.

 

[Bvillebaron]

Haven't recruited the Beef on the interior forever, can't keep recruiting 240-250 pd kids thinking you can add 40-50 pds to the frame. I'm actually surprised WVU didn't just keep pounding it at them.

PSU has repeatedly attempted to recruit larger DTs. The problem is they haven’t had any success. Bryan Breese and Christian Wilkins are 2 that immediately come to mind. The other problem is that it’s probably the hardest position to recruit inasmuch as there simply aren’t that many good ones. All you can do is keep trying.

 

[blion72]

Haven't recruited the Beef on the interior forever, can't keep recruiting 240-250 pd kids thinking you can add 40-50 pds to the frame. I'm actually surprised WVU didn't just keep pounding it at them.

Ellies was a big kid as a FR but has not grown. We had a few but they did not work out - Brevard (now at Purdue) and Mulbah (now at WVU_ Artis - highly rated but in his 3rd year must not be up to playing. the few we do get don't seem to work out.

 

[Nits1989]

Neither Brevard nor Mulbah made a tackle in their week one games. That’s just an objective fact, not meant in any other way.

In the 2024 class, TA Cunningham is 6’7”, 275 lbs, and Liam Andrews is 6’5”, 275 lbs. Caleb Brewer is 6’4”, 295 lbs, but he may play OL.

PSU can keep looking in the portal too.

I thought PSU played well in their first game with a pretty vanilla defensive game plan. Plus Izzard was out of the game.

 

[LionsAndBears]

Neither Brevard nor Mulbah made a tackle in their week one games. That’s just an objective fact, not meant in any other way.

In the 2024 class, TA Cunningham is 6’7”, 275 lbs, and Liam Andrews is 6’5”, 275 lbs. Caleb Brewer is 6’4”, 295 lbs, but he may play OL.

PSU can keep looking in the portal too.

I thought PSU played well in their first game with a pretty vanilla defensive game plan. Plus Ellies was out of the game.

I don't know how many snaps he played but Ellies played.

 

[marshall23]

Neither Brevard nor Mulbah made a tackle in their week one games. That’s just an objective fact, not meant in any other way.

In the 2024 class, TA Cunningham is 6’7”, 275 lbs, and Liam Andrews is 6’5”, 275 lbs. Caleb Brewer is 6’4”, 295 lbs, but he may play OL.

PSU can keep looking in the portal too.

I thought PSU played well in their first game with a pretty vanilla defensive game plan. Plus Ellies was out of the game.

On the first WVU TD #91 drove the WV OL in front of him 2 yards into the backfield.

 

[Nits1989]

On the first WVU TD #91 drove the WV OL in front of him 2 yards into the backfield.

Good call. I thought Ellies had been reported as being out of the game.

It was the first game. I thought PSU played pretty well against a good opponent that really wanted to win. They weren’t playing UT Martin or Middle Tennessee State. The team should continue to improve.

 

[Jason1743]

I’m not ready to hit the panic button on our run defense, but I am concerned. Teams change a lot from their week one performances.

 

[VaDave4PSU]

Izzard was the DT who didn't play.

 

[BobPSU92]

I’m not ready to hit the panic button on our run defense, but I am concerned. Teams change a lot from their week one performances.

Good on you. I‘ve written off this season.

 

[LB99]

Ellies had 28 snaps. van den Berg had 23

Snap Counts: West Virginia

Kalen King and JB Nelson led the way with 57 snaps each

www.blackshoediaries.com

 

[BobPSU92]

So what do we have to do to get bigger?

 

[Bkmtnittany1]

So what do we have to do to get bigger?

I would consult Newman!

 

[psuno1]

I would consult Newman!

I would consult Newman!

Muffin stumps and milk, no scones.

 

[Bkmtnittany1]

Muffin stumps and milk, no scones.

And that yogurt is not fat-free! Stock up!!

 

[DaytonRickster]

PSU has repeatedly attempted to recruit larger DTs. The problem is they haven’t had any success. Bryan Breese and Christian Wilkins are 2 that immediately come to mind. The other problem is that it’s probably the hardest position to recruit inasmuch as there simply aren’t that many good ones. All you can do is keep trying.

They keep whiffing on the 5 star & high 4 star large size DTs who are few and in greater demand. Time to recruit some large size high 3 Stars and develop them like PITT has done.

 

[DaytonRickster]

Neither Brevard nor Mulbah made a tackle in their week one games. That’s just an objective fact, not meant in any other way.

In the 2024 class, TA Cunningham is 6’7”, 275 lbs, and Liam Andrews is 6’5”, 275 lbs. Caleb Brewer is 6’4”, 295 lbs, but he may play OL.

PSU can keep looking in the portal too.

I thought PSU played well in their first game with a pretty vanilla defensive game plan. Plus Ellies was out of the game.

I think you meant Izzard was out of the game. Ellies played.

 

[BobPSU92]

And that yogurt is not fat-free! Stock up!!

You’re a funny f*ck.

 

[Tom_PSU]

So what do we have to do to get bigger?

If it won’t get bigger with all the time and effort you put in there’s no hope.

 

[Nits1989]

I think you meant Izzard was out of the game. Ellies played.

You’re right, I meant Izard. He was on the pregame unavailability list I think.

 

[marshall23]

So what do we have to do to get bigger?

I saw 2 guys and 4 girls at Mount Airy yesterday that had "all the right stuff.'

 

[marshall23]

They keep whiffing on the 5 star & high 4 star large size DTs who are few and in greater demand. Time to recruit some large size high 3 Stars and develop them like PITT has done.

Just have a couple of hot eating contests the week of the Michigan game. Yep, we need to be as successful as Pitt.