Paul Jones Redshirted

Coming off another 11-win season in 2009, the burning question for Penn State's 2010 campaign was who will replace Daryll Clark at quarterback. Seeing as Kevin Newsome was the backup last year as a true freshman, all signs pointed to him being the starter in 2010.



The thing is, Newsome didn't look all that great last year in limited time, and he hasn't pulled away from the pack yet. So Penn State went into the summer with a four-man competition at quarterback — Newsome, Matt McGloin and a pair of highly touted recruits, Paul Jones and Robert Bolden. After watching Newsome struggle and witnessing his funky mechanics, I think most Penn State fans felt the way I did, that they'd like to see either Paul Jones or Robert Bolden beat out Newsome and McGloin. Well, one thing we know for certain now is that it won't be Paul Jones under center in 2010, because the coaching staff has decided to redshirt hiim.



Now it's a three-man race between Newsome, McGloin and Bolden, and by all accounts, Bolden has been the most impressive of the bunch. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't rooting for him, if for no other reason that I'm weary of Newsome's ability to throw the ball given his mechanics. Not that I'm rooting against Newsome. In fact, the only one I don't want to see under center is McGloin. With three highly recruited running backs on campus, the last thing I want to see is the one no one wanted leading the team. I'd rather give Bolden or Newsome a chance to get a year of experience and grow with this relatively young team.



Black Shoe Diaries did a three-part series on the quarterback competition. The biggest revelation from that tremendous breakdown is that, just like Pat Devlin, one of these guys is probably going to transfer. With Paul Jones getting redshirted, it may be him. Then again, if Bolden loses out to Newsome, it could be him. Regardless, it's a nice problem to have. Too many talented quarterbacks is much better than none at all.

By the way, Pat Devlin was named to the Walter Payton Award Watch List.







It would be really nice to have him under center this year.

Why Mama? Why?

All I wanted for Christmas New Year's Groundhog's Day Valentine's Day Signing Day was Jelani Jenkins.



Neither Penn State or I got him. Florida did.



It's hardly a surprise. After all, Florida did just win the National Championship, its second in three years, and, you know, is in Florida. But I was still holding out hope.

Oh well, not all is lost. Penn State still has a very strong recruiting class, highlighted by Kevin Newsome.



However, next season's home schedule sucks.

2009
Sept. 5 AKRON
Sept. 12 SYRACUSE
Sept. 19 TEMPLE
Sept. 26 IOWA (1)
Oct. 3 at Illinois
Oct. 10 EASTERN ILLINOIS
Oct. 17 MINNESOTA (2)
Oct. 24 at Michigan
Oct. 31 at Northwestern
Nov. 7 OHIO STATE
Nov. 14 INDIANA
Nov. 21 at Michigan State

Goodbye Pat, hellooooooooooo KEVIN, and stick around Joe

I was minding my own business today when I received word, via a phone call from the Rev., that Penn State has gotten a verbal commitment from, whom Scout.com rates as a 4 star quarterback, Kevin Newsome. This was great news for the Nittany Lions especially in wake of the leaving of Pat Devlin.



Newsome is a big quarterback with the ability to run the ball well. He should have a year behind current starter Daryll Clark and then take over. I also must add that Newsome previously committed to Michigan and decommitted. That makes life that much better. I hate you Michigan. You go to hell, you go to hell and you die.



With that bit of good news, I thought my day couldn't get any better, but then I received a phone call from another friend telling me that Joe Pa is getting a three year extension. Maybe people can shut up for a while about retirement and let the guy do what he wants. I look forward to many more years of Joe Paterno as Penn State's head football coach.



On a side note, I was all for the DeSean Jackson pass last night. I love the running toward the line throw. Unfortunately, the defender made a hell of a play to intercept the ball. God forbid anything ever happened to Donovan, I would rather Jackson run around in the wildcat offense then ever see Kevin Kolb throw another pass. I hate Kevin Kolb. He represents everything that is wrong with Andy Reid. He is the representation of every draft where Andy forgets to help out Donovan with weapons and talent. If you are going to pick a quarterback of the future, while you have a great quarterback, then that guy better be a fucking stud, can't miss prospect. I'm sure Kolb is a nice man, but I will be in mourning if the day ever comes where he is the starting quarterback.

Sorry about that, Andy Reid is a douche. I can't help complaining sometimes. On another semi funny note, at the game last night a girl, in her early 20's, was at the game sitting in the section to the left of me and was not enjoying the game at all. She obviously did not want to be there and had no interest in football. She was practically sleeping, when a gentleman behind her accidentally slipped and spilled beer all over her. She was none too pleased but what made it better was the man taking his one napkin and trying to dry off her hair as she stood there furious. If you don't like sports or are a woman, just give your ticket to someone who deserves to go to the game. A fan of the game and the team. Do not waste the ticket, help out those who would enjoy the game and have it mean something to them. You people deserve beer spilled on you.