BWI Live: Power Ranking the Penn State offense
Penn State football is one week away from training camp, and we’re getting you ready with our latest episode of BWI Live. Today, we’re power-ranking the offensive positions ahead of training camp. Will the wide receivers get out of the dog house? Will the tight end room take the top spot on the list? Join the show at 10 a.m. on YouTube to discuss and debate which positions are the strongest and which are the weakest. Plus, get a Big Ten Media Day Preview from reporter Greg Pickel, who is on-site in Indianapolis for Penn State’s turn in front of the cameras.
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Power Ranking the Penn State offense
Over the past week, we’ve been laying out the case for each position individually, starting with the wide receivers and working up to the team’s top group. Check out each article on the site for a full breakdown, including a deep-dive on how Penn State can unlock the best of quarterback Drew Allar this fall. We’ll recount the major reasons why each position landed in the spot they did on today’s show.
Power Rankings: Drew Allar can still be special
For those following along, there’s no surprise that the running back room takes the top spot. What may raise eyebrows is that running back Nick Singleton actually improved in some key areas last year, despite the lack of explosive plays. Find out why this group not only comes in the top spot, but also should improve in 2024.
No. 4: The Offensive Line
Finally, one through-line in our evaluation of the Penn State offense is that offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki should elevate the play of every position. Here’s a quick excerpt from how the receivers should benefit from his scheme.
We can’t distinguish between these differences in the data of how the receiver got open but it still tells a story. Last year, Kansas gained over 2,000 yards and generated 52 explosive plays on open targets. Penn State fell short of both those marks with 1,935 yards and 43 explosive plays.
Not only did Kansas generate more open targets per capita than Penn State, but they were lethally efficient when they did.
Big Ten Media Days
Pickel will join the show around 10:30 to give a report to fans about what he’s seen and heard so far at Big Ten Media Days. Penn State Athletic Director Pat Kraft spoke for nearly 30 minutes on Tuesday evening to discuss the major topics facing the Nittany Lions and college sports. Pickel will give his thoughts on the most interesting comments from Kraft and what they mean. Then, we’ll preview the upcoming media schedule for the Nittany Lions in Indy. Be sure to subscribe to Blue White Illustrated to get the latest exclusive content!
