TFrank made the point that Minnesota will just be more of the same approach that UMich used. Another power run team, which has been discussed as a concern for the Penn State defense since the start of the season. Given the KC the Minny OC probably would like to take it to JF given how he was let go, that puts an emotional stamp on the game for them. Hard to imagine they will have their QB cleared by the doctors, but we will see. KC as our OC delivered actually some of the best offensive stats in a tough COVID season. I believe that was the only season where we controlled TOP and dominated the opponents in FDs. So it will be interesting to see our situation.
Re injuries of course there is the question of whether SC will be back given a right shoulder injury. Pretty hard to have a right handed QB with a shoulder injury being able to play, so both teams might have backup QBs.
The position that TFrank pointed out tonight is LG. One of the posters on the BWI recap said that Landon Tengwall was not moving his upper body on the sideline. TFrank said that Tengwall's weight had dropped to 305 from 330, so something is and has been wrong there. Nourzad played in his place, but was already injured and go hurt again. That brough Effner in to the LG spot. I guess there are other players that you would think would play now if we are in this shape for LG
the LG situation may be impacting the OL results more than we think. This should have been a good OL based on the players. one position out of kilter can impact an OL.
Re injuries of course there is the question of whether SC will be back given a right shoulder injury. Pretty hard to have a right handed QB with a shoulder injury being able to play, so both teams might have backup QBs.
The position that TFrank pointed out tonight is LG. One of the posters on the BWI recap said that Landon Tengwall was not moving his upper body on the sideline. TFrank said that Tengwall's weight had dropped to 305 from 330, so something is and has been wrong there. Nourzad played in his place, but was already injured and go hurt again. That brough Effner in to the LG spot. I guess there are other players that you would think would play now if we are in this shape for LG
- Nick Dawkins 6'4" 315 - 2nd year player
- JB Nelson 6'5" 294 - 3rd year player
- Ibrahim Traore 6'5" 320 - 3rd year player
- Vega Ioane 6'4" 330 - 1st year player
- Golden Israel-Achumba - 6'4" 331 - 3rd year player
- Try Caedan Wallace at LG - if we had an option at RT
the LG situation may be impacting the OL results more than we think. This should have been a good OL based on the players. one position out of kilter can impact an OL.