Happy first week of classes, folks!

The beginning of the spring semester means the newest football early enrollees make their way to Happy Valley to kickstart their Penn State careers. It also means that it’s time for the new group to “set the standard.”

Ten early enrollees made their way around campus Monday morning for their first day of college classes, and the Brad Kraut “academic weapon” mentality was in full effect for the new Penn Staters.

Joey Schlaffer

Soc 001, 110 Wartik Lab, 20 minutes early, front row, academic weapon. @coachjfranklin pic.twitter.com/3W8OeYy87j

— Joey Schlaffer (@joey_schlaffer) January 9, 2023

Talk about detail, folks. We got the class, location, and a 20-minute early arrival time. Extra points for the relaxing forest wallpaper.

Jaxon Smolik

https://twitter.com/JaxonSmolik/status/1612430356552056836

Jaxon Smolik took the tags a step further by adding offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich to the post. While this is also a classic example of “setting the standard,” you have to wonder why there were no retakes with Smolik’s finger clearly visible in the bottom-right corner.

Anthony Donkoh

First day of class, front row! #setthestandard @coachjfranklin @CoachTrautFB pic.twitter.com/ZcQLgpYdV6

— Anthony Donkoh (@donkoh_anthony) January 9, 2023

Yes, it is exactly what it seems. While Anthony Donkoh stuck with the tradition and committed to posting for all to see, that is NOT the front row. It’s even so significant that head coach James Franklin had to chime in. Not the best look for Donkoh on day one, to say the least.

That doesn’t look like the front row

— James Franklin (@coachjfranklin) January 9, 2023

So, what are your thoughts on Donkoh’s idea of “setting the standard?”

#WeAre poll: Was @donkoh_anthony in the front row?

— Phil Trautwein (@CoachTrautFB) January 9, 2023

Ta’Mere Robinson

First one in class 25 minutes early, in the front row. Let’s have a great first day!! #setthestandard pic.twitter.com/zpd0htS3sj

— ᴛᴀᴅᴅᴇʀ ③ (@TaMereRobinson3) January 9, 2023

Taking the prize for earliest arrival, Ta’Mere Robinson arrived 25 minutes before his 8 a.m. class. It seems as though he also put himself in a great position between the instructor and the projector, which allows for an optimal learning experience.

J’ven Williams

https://twitter.com/williams_jven/status/1612497634366787598

Perhaps the most impressive course of the day comes from J’ven Williams with Portuguese 1 on the schedule. With a class like that, Williams will surely need to pay attention to fill his foreign language requirement this semester.

Zion Tracy

20 min early in class, locked in #setthestandard @coachjfranklin pic.twitter.com/RMuPGAyXHB

— 12. (@ZionTracy11) January 9, 2023

Once again, it’s shocking to see another player NOT in the front row. Props for being 20 minutes early, but being in not just the second, but the third row, cancels that out.

Tony Rojas

First day of class, front row, and 15 minutes early #setthestandard @Coach_MannyDiaz @coachjfranklin pic.twitter.com/S1YuBhTR0T

— Tony Rojas (@Tony_Rojas5) January 9, 2023

The Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year made sure to lead by example in his post. While he may suffer from a sore neck due to looking at the board at a 90-degree angle, he’s sure to be focused in class.

Elliot Washington

First day in class 10minutes early, in the front row. Let’s have a great first day!! #setthestandard pic.twitter.com/Rm7u9NyUdy

— Elliot Washington II (@E_WashingtonII) January 9, 2023

This four-star early enrollee set out on his first day a classic 10 minutes early. With the odd three-desk front row seemingly two feet in front of the wall, we think opting for Washington’s particular seat was a win in this scenario.

Alex Birchmeier

10 minutes early. Front row. #TheStandard #weare @coachjfranklin pic.twitter.com/B2Ke8wWnFR

— Alex Birchmeier (@Alex_Birchmeier) January 9, 2023

Starting to round out first-day posts, Birchmeier coined the hashtag “The Standard.” Some extreme confidence from the offensive lineman shows that he doesn’t even need to “set the standard” — the standard is him.

Mega Barnwell

https://twitter.com/mega_barnwell/status/1612464656852869126

Despite being 15 minutes early, Barnwell still didn’t beat his professor to class. With plenty of luggage in tow, Barnwell is most likely going to have his hands full with this one.