Head coach James Franklin and his staff led newcomers and returners alike through drills on the outdoor practice fields between the Lasch Building and Holuba Hall. All told, we caught many of the key players fans want to see, but a second photo gallery posted later today will feature more faces to know.
“Guys are excited,” Franklin told reporters. “Looking forward to getting out on the grass. We’ll be outside today, get out in the grass and get going.
“Obviously, we have the indoor facility, as well, when needed, but overall we’re looking forward to getting out and getting going.”
In other words, Penn State wants to be out in the sunshine preparing for the season ahead as often as it possibly can be over the next month.
In conclusion, you can see photos from that viewing window, including ones of many new faces wearing a Nittany Lions uniform for the first time, below.
Penn State March 21 practice photos: Offense
Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford. Nittany Lions passer Drew Allar.Freshman quarterback Beau PribulaOffensive lineman Caedan Wallace.Offensive coordinator Mike YurcichRunning back Caziah HolmesQarterback Christian VeilleuxQuarterback Drew Allar.Offensive lineman Golden Israel-AchumbaPenn State tackle Caedan WallaceReceiver Harrison Wallace IIIPenn State lineman Ibrahim TraoreRunning backs coach Ja’Juan Seider James Franklin hits the turf to demonstrate a fumble recovery drill.Running back Caziah HolmesRunning ack Kaytron AllenHead coach James FranklinQuarterback Drew AllarOffensive lineman Ibrahim TraorePenn State tackle Jimmy ChristReceiver Kaden Saunders (7)Lions running back Devyn FordPenn State tailback Keyvone LeeRunning back Kaytron AllenOffensive coordinator Mike YurcichPenn State transfer receiver Mitchell Tinsley, is not going through a spring practice for the first time.However, running back Nick Singleton certainly is.Keyvone Lee.Receiver Parker Washington holds a bag for teammates. But, the Lion later went through drills himself.Offensive line coach Phil TrautweinQuarterback Sean Clifford is getting a veteran workload this spring. But, he’s still plenty active in non-contact work.Receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield points in the direction of a drill.Running back Nicholas SingletonOffensive coordinator Mike Yurcich
See Nittany Lions defenders in action on the first day of spring practice
New Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz explains a drill. Defensive lineman Amin Vanover. Nittany Lions defensive end Adisa Isaac participates in his first practice in about a year. However, he’ll be eased into drills.Graduate assistant Deion Barnes watches a drill. A wide-angle view of the Penn State outdoor practice fields. Kicker Jake Pinegar watches a field goal attempt sail through the uprights. Lnebacker Jamari Buddin, on the other hand, watches a teammate perform ball security work.Head coach James Franklin watches a special teams drill. Meanwhile, position work was going on across the practice field.Defensive coordinator Manny Diaz explains how to perform a rep. Defensive line coach John Scott Jr., explains a drill. Second-year PSU linebacker Kobe King waits for a rep.Second-year Lions end Rodney McGraw Jr.Nittany Lion specialist Sander Sahaydak, for example, is one specialist to keep a close eye on this spring.Head coach James Franklin certainly was ready for spring practice to get underway.
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