Penn State freshman Saquon Barkley earns Big Ten honor
He returned to the field heavily taped, but his mobility was clearly affected and he did not finish the game.
In a report from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Saturday, Barnes said Pittsburgh was able to work out a future scheduling agreement with Backyard Brawl rival West Virginia because Penn State was unwilling to play more games in 2022 through 2025. “He’s very mature. He’s leading very well”. “His testing numbers are really good”. “He’s doing everything right”. Rutgers was coming off a tough loss to Washington State, but this might have been a winnable game if all the parts were there, like the head coach, the star wide receiver – Leonte Carroo is suspended for allegedly slamming a woman into concrete – and a few other suspended players.
“He’s a unique guy, he really is”, Franklin said. I think Rutgers will bring everything they have and are highly motivated.
Replacing Cabinda on the weak side has been redshirt freshman Troy Reeder, who was limited during the preseason by an illness but made seven tackles in his starting debut last week against Buffalo. We want a 4.0 hang time. Rutgers yielded 559 yards – 478 through the air – to the Cougars, so its defense may be just the elixir for a struggling Penn State passing attack.ABOUT PENN STATE (1-1): Despite the improved line play against Buffalo, National Football League prospect Christian Hackenberg still couldn’t get the passing game off the ground, completing 14-of-27 passes for 128 yards.
When Rutgers faces Franklin’s Nittany Lions tonight at 8 p.m.in the Big Ten opener at Beaver Stadium, it will hardly look like the team the Scarlet Knights could have fielded, the one that took Penn State to the edge last season in Piscataway.
They’ve lost a lot of sleep in New Brunswick, N.J., lately, for sure.
Until Penn State’s offense proves itself, James Franklin expects opposing defenses to run Temple’s game plan. Hand called it a “void of experienced players”.
Penn State took over with 5:29 remaining in the first quarter and also moved into field goal range on a 14-play, 38-yard drive that extended into the third quarter. The Lions did not turn the ball over either for the first time since last season’s tilt against UMass.
QUOTE TO NOTE: “His facial expression never really kind of changed”.
Scott Logan: I’m torn on this game, because I could see it going a number of ways. I don’t know if he’s still figuring it out.
Meanwhile, Penn State punter Daniel Pasquariello has been shaky. Luke Falk carved up the Rutgers secondary, but Hackenberg won’t be given the same opportunities. I wrote earlier this week, I think hitting the road and getting out of town for the first time all season, is exactly what this team needs.
“We’re Penn State“, Barbour said. However, be nice to their fans when they come to town today and tomorrow. Coach Franklin has gone to great lengths talking about senior defensive end Carl Nassib, who is off to a stellar start to 2015.
The Nittany Lion special teams contributed, as well, returning both a punt return and kick return for at least 58 yards in the same game for the first time since 2007, when they accomplished the feat against Notre Dame. Kemoko Turay and the previously-dormant Rutgers pass rush finally comes alive, and keeps Hackenburg somewhat at bay. “Again, we’re going to need to develop him, and he’s going to have a significant role in our team”. That loss still haunts numerous veterans, though two of the most outspoken won’t be suiting up. Rutgers has topped 400 yards in total offense in four straight games dating back to last season. 3. The also Lions had zero sacks allowed against Buffalo. Brandon Bell and Grant Haley are questionable with injuries.