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Penn State Football 2011 Preview, Predictions, Picks, Odds

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2010 Record: 7-6 Big 10 Record: 4-4 (T-4th) 2011 Returning Starters: 16; 7 offense,8 defense, punter

Coach: Joe Paterno, 401-135-3 (45 years)

Offensive Coordinators: Galen Hall Defensive Coordinators: Tom Bradley

2011 Penn State Players to Watch: QB Rob Bolden, QB Matt McGloin, RB Silas Redd, WR Derek Moye,WR Justin Brown, DT Devon Still, LB Michael Mauti, CB D’Anton Lynn

2011 Penn State Strengths:
Moye and Brown might be the best set of receivers in the Big Ten, and Redd has great vision and explosiveness. The linebackers, led by Mauti, have more speed than last year. The secondary returns all four starters and the nickel back.

2011 Penn State Weaknesses:
While Bolden and McGloin gained experience last year, they combined for just one win on the road. The offensive line has alot to prove, despite returning three starters. If defensive ends Jack Crawford and Eric Latimore aren’t healthy, that could spell trouble.

2011 Penn State Offense:

If the Nittany Lions can get their quarterback situation resolved, the passing game should be strong. Senior wideout Derek Moye has field-stretching speed his average of 16.7 yards per catch was second in the Big Ten last season and he’s got lots of company in a deep and experienced receiving corps. The Lions also have a potential breakout star in tailback Silas Redd. Now a sophomore, Redd showed great moves and acceleration in averaging 5.7 yards per carry as Evan Royster’s backup last season. He could be the Lions’ next great runner, provided the team addresses its concerns in the middle of the offensive line, where two starters are gone, including All-America guard Stefen Wisniewski. But about that quarterback situation … ugh. Sophomore Rob Bolden sought a transfer in January, only to be denied his release by Joe Paterno. Matt McGloin, after a hot start, was ineffective in three of Penn State’s last four games, including a five-interception afternoon in the Outback Bowl against Florida. Bolden completed 58 percent of his passes for 1,360 yards in his debut season and may be Penn State’s best long-term bet if he decides to stay.

2011 Penn State Defense:

The Lions’ problem on defense is that their biggest strength and biggest weakness may cancel each other out. Their biggest strength is the secondary. Four regulars return, three of whom safeties Drew Astorino and Nick Sukay and cornerback D’Anton Lynn are seniors. Their biggest weakness is the pass rush. Penn State totaled only 17 sacks last fall, and the health of its defensive ends continues to be a major concern. Its best pass rusher, senior end Jack Crawford, had foot surgery following the season and was wearing a boot in the spring. Worse, junior Pete Massaro suffered a torn ACL in spring practice and will miss the season. Eric Latimore is coming off a season-ending wrist injury last season, and even if he and Crawford both are healthy, there appear to be opportunities aplenty for the young defensive ends. The situation is better at linebacker, where standout junior Michael Mauti is prepping for a move inside. Shoddy tackling was a big problem in 2010, but if Mauti and outside linebackers Gerald Hodges, Khairi Fortt and Nate Stupar can stay healthy all four were hurt at times last year the defense will likely be improved.

2011 Penn State Special Teams:

Anthony Fera, who was the punter last year, will be one of the candidates to replace Collin Wagner as the new kicker. Devon Smith finished second in the Big Ten in punt returns. Chaz Powell also is back after averaging 24 yards on kickoff returns.

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2011 Penn State Predictions:

Everybody’s focused on the quarterbacks, but the Lions’ other sore spots the offensive and defensive lines could prove even more vexing. On offense, they’ve got a Wisniewski-sized hole at guard and uncertainty at center. On defense, their ends are either coming off injuries, are out for the year or have yet to play a down in college. And they’ve got exactly one week to get their house in order once the season begins; Alabama is scheduled to visit on Sept. 10. Throw in a brutal November schedule Nebraska, at Ohio State, at Wisconsin and you can understand why Paterno isn’t talking retirement. This rebuilding project is far from finished.

2011 Penn State Betting Odds:

Penn State Current odds to win a National Championship: +3000

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