Friday, July 25, 2008

#23

PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS



Although the off-field problems that hurt the Nittany Lions in 2007 are a thing of the past, the speculation about Joe Paterno's future continues. Penn State's leading rusher Rodney Kinlaw will be leaving, but sophomore running back Evan Royster should do a great job of filling in. With quarterback Anthony Morelli leaving the offense might slow down a little bit. That is not a big problem though because the defense got better with the additions of Michael Mauti, Michael Zordich Jr., D'Anton Lynn, and Michael Yancich.(What is up with Penn State and the name Michael)



Big Games

9/27 Illinois 8:00 PM (ET)

10/11 @ Wisconsin 8:00 PM (ET)

10/18 Michigan 4:30 PM (ET)

10/25 @ Ohio State 8:00 PM (ET)



Key Returns

-Sophomore Runningback Evan Royster

Last Season = 513 yards, 5 touchdowns

- Derrick Williams, Deon Butler, and Jordan Norwood could possibly be the best receiving core in the country.



Prediction and Grades


Prediction = 9-3


Grades=

Offense = B

Defense = A

Special Teams = B+

Intangibles = A

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