Looking further down the road, Penn State carries a commitment from Class of 2022 quarterback Beau Pribula, who earned Pennsylvania's Class 6A Player of the Year award and warrants four-star status in the 247Sports composite. That December, Franklin made a splashy move to acquire Ciarrocca from Minnesota, and expectations pointed to an upcoming performance spike like the one enjoyed by Golden Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan, a fellow redshirt sophomore. A third-year freshman — you'll see plenty of players carrying this strange status across college football following an NCAA pause on eligibility — Roberson enrolled in January 2019 alongside fellow four-star quarterback prospect Michael Johnson Jr., and they were followed to town by 2020 signee Micah Bowens, but he is the last man standing from that trio. Franklin flipped Barkley. Are you sure? On Thursday, redshirt sophomore Will Levis elected to enter the Transfer Portal after playing in eight contests and starting one as a redshirt sophomore. Eligibility: FreshmanSize: 6-foot, 204 pounds. If you want to give Franklin credit for them,, go ahead, but you are wrong. A Manheim Township (Pa.) teammate of 2022 Nittany Lions receiver commit Anthony Ivey, he also warranted interest from Marshall and Virginia Tech, and some at the college level saw long-term potential on defense. OB’s recruits were 16/17. Clifford was reinserted during a blowout loss versus the Hawkeyes, and retained first-team reps. — adamant about making strides toward "elite" level football, there are major questions about his ability to help facilitate such elevation, and there now seems to be a glaring lack of competition that could give coaches a look at viable QB1 alternatives. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. "I wouldn't say that we took a step in the right direction," Franklin said while reflecting on Penn State QB play in 2020. It most certainly isn't a "devil's advocate" position one can support with anything approaching substance or data. NFL fans can find a great assortment of Cheap Ravens Clothing that will add some oomph to your gameday wear without hitting your wallet too hard! ... Where he's gonna need to continue to work is just playing on the move, playing in chaos.". Clifford, Roberson and Veilleux are the only three scholarship quarterbacks left on this roster after Penn State entered 2021 with five of them. Except that it isn’t a false claim. (Photo: Harvey Levine-FOS/247), — you'll see plenty of players carrying this strange status across college football following an NCAA pause on eligibility, Ta'Quan Roberson. The next time you are right will be the first. I haven't learned so many things like a lot of these guys that started at quarterback in high school for three or four years. Fanatics Outlet is the ultimate destination for officially licensed Discount Baltimore Ravens Apparel and Gear. I'd love to hear how BOB was responsible for McS' recruitment or, perhaps, since he was a Franklin recruit, how he wasn't a key part of the offense. Levis joined freshman Micah Bowens — who has since landed at Oklahoma — in leaving the Nittany Lions QB room during recent weeks. ", — in leaving the Nittany Lions QB room during recent weeks. (Photo: Harvey Levine-FOS/247). He was a Franklin recruit who commmited to Vandy. They went to schools Franklin doesn't recruit like quite a few of the best players under his watch. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. — with former Texas Longhorns play-caller, Last week, while publicly discussing that decision for the first time, it was not, — getting back to that position playing at a high level, and even taking the next step of playing really, really high-level football. They ran a lot because they didn't have a reliable passing game or running game. The KY DE wasn’t going to PSU no matter what regardless of O’Brien targeting him. BoB was much better of a recruiter in his time on campus than Franklin in his seven. Not sure what your issue is other than stir the pot. This page tracks passing touchdowns statistics. Barkley was a '15 recruit. The six weeks that followed Penn State's 2020 regular-season finale have been defined by tremendous roster change. Barkley was committed to Rutgers till Franklin flipped him long after OB left. Free NFL football player stats and stats leaders in simple, easy to read tables. Among the three positional prospects Penn State signed in its 2019 and 2020 classes, only redshirt freshman. Slot to Penn State Nittany Lions Newsletter. "When [the pocket is] clean, he throws the ball as well as anybody in this class and I don't think there's any question. Deal with it. Looking back, loved JoeMo, but it helps to have Saquon Barkley, Trace McSorley, Chris Godwin, Mike Gesicki & DaeSean Hamilton running that offense. That casts an expanded spotlight on walk-on members of the QB room, and Mason Stahl is in his second year on campus. Eligibility: FreshmanSize: 6-4, 201 pounds. Considering his small sample size and limited exposure, there's a chance the Nittany Lions landed a underrated, albeit unpolished gem here. except that it isn’t BS. Decorate your office head to toe in PSU flair with PSU mouse pads, paperweights, and picture frames. Unresolved: Release in which this issue/RFE will be addressed. Clifford's first Big Ten start resulted in conference Offensive Player of the Week honors and, despite his up-and-down play as a redshirt sophomore, he finished an 11-win 2019 season with 28 touchdowns against only seven interceptions. Sean Clifford. No McSorley, Barkley, Sanders, Gesicki, Godwin, Hamilton, Blacknall, Johnson, etc... hmmm, all in NFL. Last summer, Veilleux was one of 20 quarterbacks invited to compete at Elite 11 Finals, becoming the first Canadian QB to reach that level. Of course, those developments were preceded by a stunning Jan. 8 leadership shift as head coach James Franklin replaced offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca — through nine games on the job — with former Texas Longhorns play-caller Mike Yurcich. JavaScript is disabled. Talk Spider Gridiron here. Week 9 was chaotic. He didn’t even recruit those guys. He was benched for Levis at Nebraska and entered an ensuing game against Iowa as the Nittany Lions' backup. Comprehensive and up-to-date Baltimore Ravens news, scores, schedule, stats and roster Any transfer addition at quarterback would reshape that outlook and place him on a more measured path of progression. Veilleux arrived in Happy Valley last week as one of seven early enrollee freshmen, though the offensive coordinator transition was a unexpected development on the doorstep of that move. Considering his small sample size and limited exposure, there's a chance the Nittany Lions landed a underrated, albeit unpolished gem here. Christian Veilleux emerged early as a prospect to know in Ottawa, Ontario, then transferred to Canisius (Buffalo, N.Y.) High School for the 2018 season before moving on to the Bullis School in Potomac, Md., where eventual Ohio State star Dwayne Haskins once starred. Go ahead, claim otherwise, I'm ready with the list of recruits to support my point, are you? Big Wally says McSorley was just a bit player and the only games he had an impact on were the losses. Claiming McSorley was a "bit player" in 2016 reflects an ignorance of the stats, a complete misunderstanding of the term "bit player", or something far less flattering to you. Penn State will undoubtedly keep tabs on the Transfer Portal and, as reported here at Lions247, there has been dialouge with a variety of quarterbacks seeking new homes. We still have plenty to learn about this quarterback group, particularly as spring practices occur and Portal activity again heats up, but based on current realities, here's an evaluation of what Yurcich is working with in Year 1... Sean Clifford carries 20 career starts under his belt and will turn 23 years old before Penn State's next kickoff. I’m sure he’d just repeat the Pitt drivel that McSorely played better than he actually was. Pitt Penn State WVU. Franklin admitted earlier this month that the Nittany Lions are open to adding a piece, but there are layers to such a decision. Since Jan. 15, two Nittany Lions quarterbacks entered the NCAA Transfer Portal and another enrolled on campus to commence his college career. 11-2 season last year finishing in the top 10....season by season degradation? I thought Franklin flipped Barkley from Rutgers. Without Levis in town, Clifford is the only Penn State quarterback who has completed a pass at this level and it's difficult to realistically anticipate true competition for the starting job, which seemed like a necessity coming out of 2020. Nothing less. I think we all know, whether it's NFL, college, or high school, that position is critical to your overall team success.". Buy the latest NCAA football merchandise at our store,include all teams and almost all players'products.You can always find what you want. The Nittany Lions have not been shy in showing interest to other QBs within that cycle and, considering the current scholarship numbers, a two-player position class may very well make sense next year. The Version table provides details related to the release that this issue/RFE will be addressed. I think we all know, whether it's NFL, college, or high school, that position is critical to your overall team success. ... We've had a number of people reach out to us at every position, and we're going to do our homework and make sure it makes sense for us.". With Mark Ingram getting older the Ravens added JK Dobbins out of Ohio State to be a back for the future. Trace McSorley Signed Penn State Nittany Lions Full-Size Helmet with Multiple Inscriptions (JSA COA) Trace McSorley Signed Penn State Nittany Lions Full-Size ... JSA Witnessed. The six weeks that followed Penn State's 2020 regular-season finale have been defined by tremendous roster change. 2) role that sees him traveling to road games as a true freshman. 2 quarterback during their respective redshirt freshman campaigns, and the latter actually handled QB1 reps for the final six quarters of regular-season action in 2019. completing 70 percent of pass attempts for 1,505 yards and 18 touchdowns without an interception, while adding 339 yards and four scores as a runner with 4.7-range speed. Resolved: Release in which this issue/RFE has been resolved. Duquesne Robert Morris ... and made things interesting when third-string quarterback Trace McSorley hooked up with Marquise … It most certainly isn't a "devil's advocate" position one can support with anything approaching substance or data. He'll head to a new campus in possession of a Penn State degree and three more seasons of collegiate eligibility, figuring to attract substantial Power Five attention and leaving behind a void that may be larger than what initially meets the eye. © 2005-2021 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. — and elevate him into a No. 3 (or even No. Baltimore Ravens Player Roster: The official source of the latest Ravens player roster and team information Prepare for the 2020 season and show off your style with the latest Baltimore Ravens gear and apparel available at FansEdge. His hit rate on recruits was in the 50-60% range - close to typical of PSU over the years. Michigan doesn’t have the right personnel to run JoMo’s offense. 2) role that sees him traveling to road games as a true freshman. It proves your statement wrong. He was benched for Levis at Nebraska and entered an ensuing game against Iowa as the Nittany Lions' backup. Clifford was reinserted during a blowout loss versus the Hawkeyes, and retained first-team reps. Clifford limited his miscues to two turnovers during a four-game win streak that finished the season. BOB was gone for a year by then. Don’t need to ask that idiot if he is sure. Clark didn't start until his senior year but certainly maximized an abbreviated seven-game season, completing 70 percent of pass attempts for 1,505 yards and 18 touchdowns without an interception, while adding 339 yards and four scores as a runner with 4.7-range speed. He earned a Nittany Lions offer at camp during the summer of 2019 and clocked a 40-yard dash time in the 4.6s, reflecting an impressive level of athleticism beyond the pocket. Franklin tried to bring him to PSU but he wound up at UK. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Mason Stahl. It is fact. The official 2021 Football Roster for the Penn State University Nittany Lions