Posted this in the other thread but I actually think your initial spring assessment was correct and Clee is the guy. Remember he came from a run first system at Portland Jesuit. First half was ugly but they were backed up and the defense and special teams were no help. There will be some growing pains and he doesn’t have the wheels to be the third down escape artist that Pinnick was but the tools are impressive. As a thrower he looks like a stronger more athletic Denham. Big time arm talent.

Porter Connors would lead the nation in tackles if he wrapped up after contact.

Having the benefit of replay I think your spring qb evaluation is going to wind up correct. I was skeptical that a freshman coming from a run first hs offense would be able to operate at a high level out the gate but that second half was extremely impressive and the ball really jumps out of his hand. Also think Eddie K and this version of Gbatu are more dangerous down the field than the crew from last season.

Few wrecked PSU’s entire third quarter by himself. He’s extremely impressive. I thought Madruga played well also.

I was surprised by the lack of commitment to the run game the first couple drives. Down the stretch there were at least two outside runs that were setup to go if not for a missed chip by a receiver or tight end. Need to clean that up.

So much better on the line of scrimmage in the second half. Resilient bunch of guys.

They’re going to keep picking on 26. Connors is a liability out there.

Not eligible.

Unprepared group and terrible offensive game plan for a first time starter at qb.

Exact same LB play that we saw last year. They have two guys that are really WILL backers and no true MIKE and neither of the WILLs are great.

Plough is out to prove that success was coaching and system and not Pinnick last year. They should be running between the tackles until PSU shows they can stop it.

SLO is a bus trip.

Skipper is a good hire and Poly also has something called money which is very helpful in the current enviro.

I wouldn’t take anything from that depth chart other than they wanted to have Sam play SAM. To one of the other points above, good corner play should help not hurt run D because you can bring your nickel and the box safety down. The concerning part of the run D last season wasn’t year end when the mash unit was playing it was early on with a healthy DL and both Connors couldn’t slow anyone down.

They ran qb trap with Pinnick out of the gun. Even at UW which was really playing with fire. They also had a lot of boot options so the designed qb run game did exist. His legs and ability to extend drives was the reason behind that late season surge with a defense that was banged up and couldn’t stop anyone.

Sarcasm, right? Find a better stretch of qb play at Davis over the last 20 years.

Wow. Looks like they have sold no more than a couple hundred seats. Have to wonder how important football is up there to lose a few million dollars a year and have zero support. This might be their last hurrah.

Doubt it. PSU gets 1,500-2,500 for their early season games typically.

Written by AI. Not comprehensive or accurate.

And UW doesn’t start until the next week so Cam should be able to make the game.