Penn State continues their slide down the Big Ten standings this year as questions surround Joe Pa's future. While no doubt a legend to the game, Paterno's time has passed and the program in Happy Valley will be better off once he calls it a career.
Evan Royster has finally graduated after what seemed like an 8 year college career. Silas Redd will take over at running back and will likely be a better version of Royster. Rob Bolden will battle Matt McGloin for the starting quarterback position on an offense that hasn't been a threat through the air for two years now.
The Penn State defense looks solid as usual with linebackesr Michael Mauti, Gerald Hodges, and Nate Stupar all returning. If there is a question on defense, it wiil be on the defensive line where tackles Devon Still and Jordan Hill still are unproven.
The non-conference schedule features a September clash with Alabama along with 3 easy wins. During league play, Penn State gets Nebraska and Iowa at home which should help but they end the season at Ohio State and Wisconsin. Prediction: 6-6 overall, 3-5 in conference.
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