“This is the BEST COMBINED PERSONNEL I think we’ve ever had at Penn State…I’m talking about PLAYERS and STAFF.”
— James Franklin said at Big Ten media days on Wednesday. WATCH:
I keep talking to people about the lack of “Alpha” mentality vibes in the Penn State WR room, really since Jahan Dotson left. That’s something that is palpable from the outside looking in - and it just hasn’t felt that way for quite some time.
The Brooklyn product @IamLyrickSamuel has had that alpha aura on tape in HS and you’re seeing it in his first time on a Penn State stage. I believe he’s the beginning of a Penn State WR renaissance along with his 2025 classmates and the 26’ and ‘27 classes.
#WeAre #PennStateFootball #Unrivaled #AlphaDogs
A lot of people wanted Penn State to fire Marques Hagans.
Back in January, I said that he just needed more time.
Penn State's commitment to Hagans is paying off.
Penn State's Blue-White Game
Jaxon Smolik ➡️Lyrick Samuel
Smolik QB #14 (Redshirt Sophomore)
Samuel WR #81 (Freshman)
@JaxonSmolik@IamLyrickSamuel @PennStateRivals @PennStateFball
Lot of people taking me task on this 😂
Did you know: Derrick Williams was the first true freshman WR Joe Paterno ever started. He literally helped save a season & turn a program around.
The PSU WR room HAS to become elite. They are practicing against one of top 5 DB rooms in the nation. They have to bring it, every single day in practice to compete with their teammates.
Iron Sharpens Iron.