BTN.com staff, August 20, 2012
The BTN bus was in State College, Pa., on Monday to take in Penn State practice. With practice and filming now wrapped up, BTN analyst Gerry DiNardo (@GerryDiNardo) has sent out his post-practice tweets - a feature he?ll provide after all 12 stops across Big Ten country. Also, inside see tweets from Tom Dienhart (@BTNTomDienhart) and Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine). Don?t forget to catch the Penn State Preview Show at 10 p.m. ET Tuesday on BTN/BTN2Go.
[BTN.com: Tom Dienhart's thoughts from Penn State practice]
[BTN.com: Penn State DT Jordan Hill signs BTN tour bus]
BTN Bus Tour #Pennstate How about some good news coming out of State College Bill O'Brien and staff doing great things. Great leadership
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 20, 2012
BTN Bus Tour #Pennstate – Craig Fitzgerald strength coach has done an amazing job with the team.
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 20, 2012
BTN Bus Tour #Pennstate Steven Bench freshman QB was impressive and I'll be surprised if he doesn't play some this year.
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 20, 2012
BTN Bus Tour #Pennstate Allowable camp # r 105 total 85 scholarships 20 walk ons PSU had 103 total low 70's scholarships – Big challenge
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 20, 2012
BTN Bus Tour #Pennstate "Pro Like" practice=Long & efficient walk thrus,1's vs.
1's – team drill – then individual or group then back 2 team— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 20, 2012
BTN Bus Tour #Pennstate McGloin being named starter early was a great move & has allowed him 2 improve without the distraction of who's # 1
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 20, 2012
BTN Bus Tour #Pennstate – Ted Roof defensive coordinator brings great energy and emotion to the defense – fun guy to play for.
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 20, 2012
BTN Bus Tour #Pennstate Depth at LB could be one of the biggest challenges. Expect to see freshman Nyeem Wartman play some this year
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 20, 2012
BTN Bus Tour #Pennstate Some young guys that stood out T.Williams,M. Zamellato,D.Smith, A.Johnson, A.Lynch, D.Davis, K.Carter, B.Wilkerson,
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 20, 2012
BTN Bus Tour #Pennstate O Line depth a challenge -only 12 were practicing with maybe a couple banged up – you would like to have at least 15
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 20, 2012
BTN Bus Tour #Pennstate Non-conference schedule is huge challenge this year – no gimmies – will have to play well in every game to win
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 20, 2012
BTN Bus Tour #Pennstate If you're a PSU fan you can't ask any more from this staff than what they are giving-Having BOB in charge is major +
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 20, 2012
Bill Belton, Jordan Lucas, Alex Kenney, Trevor Williams, Evan Lewis, Devin Pryor working on punt returns. #PennState #B1G
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 20, 2012
#PennState true frosh who catch my eye: S Jordan Lucas, CB Jake Kiley, CB Da'Quan Davis, LB Nyeem Wartman. #B1G
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 20, 2012
Other #PennSt true frosh I like: WR Trevor Williams, WR Eugene Lewis, TE Jesse James. WR Malik Golden, RB Akeel Lynch. #B1G
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 20, 2012
Talking to Bill O'Brien, he says frosh RB Akeel Lynch could rise to 2nd team. Kid is good! #PennState #B1G
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 20, 2012
DB coach John Butler flat out gets after it. Smart, demonstrative coach. #PennState #B1G
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 20, 2012
#PennSt TE Garry Gilliam passes the eyeball test better than any Nittany Lion but is doing little today. Precautionary. #B1G
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 20, 2012
Nice set of LBs with Hodges, Mauti, Carson and Hull. Best part of defense, hands down. #PennSt #B1G
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 20, 2012
Lots of energy, hitting in #PennSt scrimmage. Defense looks good but Roof tells me he has to be careful how they practice to avoid injury.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 20, 2012
Chopping wood? Forget it. #PennState trains by pounding giant tires with sledgehammers! pic.twitter.com/qZWOFJXH
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 20, 2012
I like the #PennState DTs: Da'Quan Bowers and Jordan Hill. LBs Michael Mauti and Gerald Hodges. Good core up the middle for defense. #B1G
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 20, 2012
DE Deion Barnes looks like he will factor heavily into #PennState's plans – rotating in w 1's in walk-through
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 20, 2012
#PennState's SID staff says their scholarship player count is in the "low 70's" right now
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 20, 2012
Nyeem Wartman rotating in as 2nd MLB – another true frosh who looks physically ready to play for #PennState
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 20, 2012
Another young WR really standing out for #PennState – Allen Robinson. Just got a short dump pass & broke off a huge play
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 20, 2012
More young guys standing out for #PennState – Da'Quan Davis seeing some time with 1's at Cb & Akeel Lynch in RB mix
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 20, 2012
TE's are going to love this #PennState offense – will play more than 1 at times & will be primary receiving options
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 20, 2012
Good news for #PennState at LB – Mauti is moving well – just made a nice diving play to break up a pass
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 20, 2012
If they can avoid injuries at key positions, this will not be a bad #PennState team – solidly middle of the pack of those we've seen
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 20, 2012
Obviously – Issue for #PennState will be trying to sustain that going forward. An immense challenge, to say the least
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 20, 2012
