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Penn State O-line week in review and more on T-Frank Fridays

Headshot 5x7 reduced qualityby:Thomas Frank Carr•02/18/22•

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Penn State offensive line coach Phil Trautwein giving hands-on instruction to starting left tackle Rasheed Walker during training camp of the 2021 season. (Steve Manuel, BWI)

Each Friday during the offseason is your chance to chat with BWI film analyst Thomas Frank Carr about the week in Penn State sports. Each Friday he hosts a chat on the BWI message board about life, football and whatever else comes up during the week.

Penn State O-line Talk

This week the theme was the offensive line. T-Frank spoke to former Penn State lineman Eric Wilson about his time in Happy Valley. The senior transfer from Harvard opened up about the transfer portal process, his relationship with offensive line coach Phil Trautwein and more.

Penn State lineman Eric Wilson opens up about Nittany Lions, Trautwein

Next, T-Frank spoke to broadcaster, and former NFL offensive lineman Ross Tucker about Penn State commit J’ven Williams. Tucker helped the Wyomissing Spartan navigate the recruiting process as a former college lineman and got to know the four-star player during that time. He gives T-Frank some insight into the person and player Penn State gets in Williams.

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After that, he took a deep dive into Williams’ film in T-Frank’s film room to get a sense of what sort of athlete and projectable talents that J’ven Williams brings to the Nittany Lions as the 41st overall player in the nation according to On3. Where could Williams line up at the next level? T-Frank has some good news on that front in his evaluation.

J’ven Williams News

Penn State lands versatility in lineman J’ven Williams: T-Frank’s Film Room

Penn State commit J’ven Williams learning from Ross Tucker: BWI Daily

It was also a week of speculation. Winter Workouts are in full swing for football and came up on the mailbag episode of the BWI Daily Edition. Who is standing out? What should Penn State fans take away from the social media posts from coaches? He and Senior Editor Nate Bauer discussed that on Thursday’s show.

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Continuing the conversation about the offensive line, one viewer asked about Tratuwein’s coaching style. Did his critical eye lead to overthinking by his players on the field? Nate and T-Frank share their thoughts about the Penn State O-line coach.

Finally, spring football is just around the corner. What are Lions fans curious to learn about during the last gasp of football before the fall? T-Frank has some thoughts and wants to hear from you! Make sure you check back each Friday for T-Frank Fridays.

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