Without ever growing, Penn State's already shaky depth at linebacker heading into the 2013 season appears to even thinner. Incoming freshman Zayd Issah was expected to provide an immediate reinforcement, but his legal troubles have complicated the situation.
It is unfamiliar times when it comes to the title of Penn State's defensive coordinator. In a span of three seasons, the Nittany Lions have gone from a known commodity in Tom Bradley to Ted Roof and now an inexperienced John Butler. Should Penn State fans be concerned heading into the 2013 season?
For two years, Glenn Carson has played the most important position on Penn State's defense, yet still managed to go unnoticed at times, overshadowed by bigger and more decorated names. Now, as the revered Michael Mauti and Gerald Hodges set their sights on an NFL career, it is up to the senior middle linebacker to help carry on the mantel of Linebacker U, surrounded by an inexperienced supporting cast.
While fans might look for this year’s version of Allen Robinson or Zach Zwinak to seemingly come out of nowhere and assume a major role, there are several under the radar players to look for to make major contributions for Penn State in 2013.
Penn State football held its fifth of 15 spring practices yesterday, the second one that was open to the media, leading up to the April 20th Blue-White game. Below are some brief notes and observations.
Kyle Baublitz has gone relatively unnoticed during his first two active seasons with the Nittany Lions, but many of his teammates believe that is about to change. The junior defensive tackle is turning heads this spring and impressing many.