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Official Depth Chart released

Penn State has released its game notes for its upcoming matchup with Navy on Saturday. Get the important details here.

Steven Bench

Injury Report

G Mark Arcidiacono foot - out
RB Bill Belton ankle - possible
RB Derek Day shoulder - possible
C Ty Howle chest - out
DE Pete Massaro shouldler - possible
LB Nyeem Wartman knee - possible

Depth Chart

Last week, there were no notable changes in the depth chart. This week there are a few noteworthy items.

- Freshman quarterback Steven Bench is now listed as the No. 2 quarterback with Paul Jones third. We reported last week that Jones was starting to get reps at other positions. Bench went into the game for starter Matt McGloin when he took multiple shots to the elbow and went to the locker room on Saturday.

- At running back, Akeel Lynch has yet to play and he is now listed as the fifth guy behind Bill Belton, Derek Day, Zach Zwinak and Curtis Dukes. Belton and Day are listed as the the possible starters, Zwinak and Dukes are also tied together with an 'OR.' Both Belton and Day are listed as possible on the depth chart.

- At the second wide receiver spot, Shawney Kersey is now listed as the starter without an 'OR' between he and freshman Trevor Williams. Brandon Moseby-Felder has hopped above Christian Kuntz and shaken the 'OR' label between them.

- In the slot, Alex Kenney is now listed as the lone starter. He was sharing an 'OR' with Evan Lewis.

- At right defensive tackle, DaQuan Jones is now listed as the starter. He was previously sharing an 'OR' with senior James Terry.

- At strong safety, Stephen Obeng-Agyapong is no longer sharing an 'OR' with Jake Fagnano and is listed as the starter.

- For the first time this season, Penn State has separated its kick and punt returners. Adrian Amos, Alex Kenney and Bill Belton are the three listed at kick return, while Evan Lewis and Jesse Della Valle are noted as punter returners. Linebacker Gerald Hodges is no longer on the list as a return man.

Offense

Quarterback

11 Matt McGloin (6-1, 201, Gr/Sr)
12 Steven Bench (6-2, 204, Fr/Fr)
13 Paul Jones (6-3, 258, Jr/So)
2 Shane McGregor (6-1, 211, Sr/Sr)

Running Back

1 Bill Belton (5-10, 202, So/So) OR
24 Derek Day (5-9, 193, Sr/Sr)
28 Zach Zwinak (6-1, 232, Jr/So) OR
26 Curtis Dukes (6-1, 245, Sr/Jr) OR
22 Akeel Lynch (6-0, 209, Fr/Fr)

Fullback

9 Michael Zordich (6-1, 236, Gr/Sr)
35 Pat Zerbe (6-1, 236, Sr/Jr)

Tight End

89 Garry Gilliam (6-6, 262, Sr/Jr) - Y
18 Jesse James (6-7, 264, Fr/Fr) - Y
87 Kyle Carter (6-3, 247, So/Fr) - F
82 Brian Irvin (6-3, 242, Sr/Sr) - F
83 Brent Wilkerson (6-3, 239, Fr/Fr) - F
84 Matt Lehman (6-6, 258, Sr/Jr) - Y/F

Wide Receiver

8 Allen Robinson (6-3, 201, So/So)
16 Eugene Lewis (6-1, 199, Fr/Fr) OR
80 Matt Zanellato (6-3, 198, So/Fr)

Wide Receiver

81 Shawney Kersey (6-1, 197, Sr/Jr)
21 Trevor Williams (6-1, 186, Fr/Fr)
85 Brandon Moseby-Felder (6-2, 195, Sr/Jr)
17 Christian Kuntz (6-4, 218, Sr/Jr)

Wide Receiver

15 Alex Kenney (6-0, 192, Jr/So)
37 Evan Lewis (5-10, 174, Gr/Sr)
20 Malik Golden (6-1, 182, Fr/Fr) OR
88 Jonathan Warner (6-1, 198, Fr/Fr)

Left Tackle

76 Donovan Smith (6-5, 316, So/Fr)
70 Nate Cadogan (6-5, 293, Sr/Jr)

Left Guard

65 Miles Dieffenbach (6-3, 300, Jr/So)
66 Angelo Mangiro (6-3, 291, So/Fr)
56 Anthony Alosi (6-4, 287, So/Fr)

Center

54 Matt Stankiewitch (6-3, 301, Sr/Sr)
66 Angelo Mangiro (6-3, 291, So/Fr)
55 Wendy Laurent (6-2, 278, Fr/Fr)

Right Guard

64 John Urschel (6-3, 307, Gr/Jr)
75 Eric Shrive (6-6, 305, Sr/Jr)
62 Frank Figueroa (6-3, 208, Sr/Jr)

Right Tackle

78 Mike Farrell (6-6, 306, Sr/Sr)
58 Adam Gress (6-6, 311, Sr/Jr)
79 Kevin Blanchard (6-7, 311, So/Fr)

Defense

Left End

18 Deion Barnes (6-4, 246, So/Fr) OR
59 Pete Massaro (6-4, 256, Gr/Sr)
98 Anthony Zettel (6-5, 253, So/Fr)

Left Tackle

47 Jordan Hill (6-1, 292, Sr/Sr)
84 Kyle Baublitz (6-5, 287, Jr/So)

Right Tackle

91 DaQuan Jones (6-3, 324, Jr/Jr)
93 James Terry (6-3, 316, Gr/Sr)
99 Austin Johnson (6-4, 297, Fr/Fr)

Right End

90 Sean Stanley (6-1, 243, Sr/Sr)
86 C.J. Olaniyan (6-3, 248, Jr/So)

Outside Linebacker

6 Gerald Hodges (6-2, 237,Sr/Sr)
43 Mike Hull (6-0, 228, Jr/So)

Middle Linebacker

40 Glenn Carson (6-3, 235, Jr/Jr)
5 Nyeem Wartman (6-1, 236, Fr/Fr)
33 Michael Yancich (6-2, 233, Gr/Sr)

Outside Linebacker

42 Michael Mauti (6-2, 232, Gr/Sr)
38 Ben Kline (6-2, 224, So/Fr)

Left Cornerback

4 Adrian Amos (6-0, 205, So/So)
39 Jesse Della Valle (6-1, 190, Jr/So)
14 Jordan Lucas (6-0, 188, Fr/Fr)

Free Safety

10 Malcolm Willis (5-11, 209,Sr/Jr)
23 Ryan Keiser (6-1, 200, Jr/So)

Strong Safety

7 Stephen Obeng-Agyapong (5-10, 207, Sr/Jr)
27 Jake Fagnano (6-0, 206, Sr/Sr)

Right Cornerback

12 Stephon Morris (5-8, 186, Sr/Sr)
3 Da’Quan Davis (5-10, 161, Fr/Fr)

Special Teams

Punter

45 Alex Butterworth (5-10, 206, Jr/Jr)

Kicker

97 Sam Ficken (6-3, 172, So/So)

Holder

23 Ryan Keiser (6-1, 200, Jr/So)
37 Evan Lewis (5-10, 174, Gr/Sr)

Kick Snapper

57 Emery Etter (6-1, 221, Sr/Jr)

Kickoff Returners

4 Adrian Amos (6-0, 205, So/So)
15 Alex Kenney (6-0, 192, Jr/So)
1 Bill Belton (5-10, 202, So/So)

Punt Returners

37 Evan Lewis (5-10, 174, Gr/Sr)
39 Jesse Della Valle (6-1, 190, Jr/So)

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    • Sean Fitz said...

      From what I'm hearing, I'm not confident that Belton and Day will be ready to go this week. Could see Dukes get his first start against Navy.

      This would make me happy. Not that those guys are hurt of course, but that Dukes can get a chance to really step up.

      I think Dukes blows up Navy and has a break out game. I dont see why 125 yards and two scores is out of the question here. If he gets 20 carries against this Navy Defense I'm really optomistic of how he's gonna produce Saturday.

      This post was edited by The Heel on 9/11/2012 at 9:46 AM

      The Heel

    • Shocked Jones hasn't transferred yet. Must be struggling to find other places to go.

      FireJayPa

    • Fitz, is Akeel Lynch redshirting??

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      Nittny65

    • jhouck610 said...

      Fitz, is Akeel Lynch redshirting??

      I believe that's the plan, but if other injuries happen to either Dukes or Zwinak, there's a good chance Lynch will play.

      Bedford2108 ●

    • Eugene Lewis, Trevor Williams or Alex Kenney have to be better than Evan Lewis and Jesse Della Valle. Geez that combo does not scare anyone. It seems like we have given up on Punt Return and are just happy with catching the ball safely.

      This post was edited by bigsuge71 on 9/11/2012 at 11:47 AM

      bigsuge71

    • bigsuge71 said...

      Eugene Lewis, Trevor Williams OT Alex Kenney have to be better than Evan Lewis and Jesse Della Valle. geez that combo does not scare anyone.

      Eugene Lewis is redshirting I thought?

      JayStizz133 ●

    • With the possibility of the open transfer still out there--is anyone else a "lot" concerned that Lynch leaves. I mean if he can't break onto the field this year, he might see the opportunity to play elsewhere promising...I hope the staff has a hold of this situation--as far as a relationship and Lynch knows the plan of action..I dont feel our rb situation is that great as it is...

      mr intensity263

    • mr. intensity said...

      With the possibility of the open transfer still out there--is anyone else a "lot" concerned that Lynch leaves. I mean if he can't break onto the field this year, he might see the opportunity to play elsewhere promising...I hope the staff has a hold of this situation--as far as a relationship and Lynch knows the plan of action..I dont feel our rb situation is that great as it is...

      I think Lynch may have wanted to redshirt so he could play in a bowl game.

      MZizzle2

    • mr. intensity said...

      With the possibility of the open transfer still out there--is anyone else a "lot" concerned that Lynch leaves. I mean if he can't break onto the field this year, he might see the opportunity to play elsewhere promising...I hope the staff has a hold of this situation--as far as a relationship and Lynch knows the plan of action..I dont feel our rb situation is that great as it is...

      I don't think it is a matter of Lynch not being able to play, but I get the impression that OB really wants to red-shirt Lynch so that he can still play for 4 years....especially considering that our RB recruiting is in limbo right now.

      CharlestonLion ●

    • CharlestonLion said...

      I don't think it is a matter of Lynch not being able to play, but I get the impression that OB really wants to red-shirt Lynch so that he can still play for 4 years....especially considering that our RB recruiting is in limbo right now.

      Im all for that..I just hope and pray they are on the same page-Not that you can coach on a players wants and needs-but....I guess this is where "faith" comes into play!!pray

      I also agree with the recruiting of rb's in limbo--thats what has me worried...

      Sean -- any inside scoop you can share..

      mr intensity263

    • So Donovan Smith is not on the injury report? The OL takes a huge blow with him on the bench.

      MDAlum

    • MDAlum said...

      So Donovan Smith is not on the injury report? The OL takes a huge blow with him on the bench.

      Per the press conference he is day to day.

      MTayl72

    • JayStizz133 said...

      Eugene Lewis is redshirting I thought?

      Probably so but we need him and Lynch on the field IMO.

      bigsuge71

    • MTayl72 said...

      Per the press conference he is day to day.

      it seems he can never make it a full game.....we are alot worse with him out

      Nittny65

    • mr. intensity said...

      With the possibility of the open transfer still out there--is anyone else a "lot" concerned that Lynch leaves. I mean if he can't break onto the field this year, he might see the opportunity to play elsewhere promising...I hope the staff has a hold of this situation--as far as a relationship and Lynch knows the plan of action..I dont feel our rb situation is that great as it is...

      Yes. Any of our current freshman that ultimately chose to stay this year may have a change of heart and transfer after this season, if they want if they are upset about redshirting or their PT this year.

      PSUjosh11

    • I know there is a lot of concern right now in regards to red shirting players or getting them onto the field, but we cannot also get caught up with focusing on the “now”. Red shirting Lewis and Lynch are great ideas in that we have a bunch of young receivers and our starting rb is only a sophomore along with 3 other capable runners. If we can red shirt these guys and a few others then we are keeping the cupboard somewhat full at least a couple more years. I couldn’t imagine that BOB has not been straightforward with these guys and they understand the situation. We are very young this year, which bodes well for the future, but our depth will be more of an issue if we cannot red shirt some of the better players we got from the 2012 class. The faith that we need is that we have not seen most of the offense playbook and that once BOB figures out the personnel/package issues we will see the passing game open up more. That should make it easier to sell the program to top skill players for the 2014 class as there will only be a couple more years of sanctions. I understand that the logical argument to this is that we need the best players on field now to sell our current group of recruits that BOB’s system is worth coming here for. I will say that if we see improvements from week to week and we are competitive in the B1G games, then they will stick with us and we will still get some top recruits in 2014.

      EWPSU94

    • Redshirting those two means Hack will have Breneman, Lynch, and Lewis for weapons the next four years. I think this will help in the long run in trying to keep Hack committed.

      MikePSU82

    • Let's even hope for the best situation, Bench turns into a very good QB and can get a Juco transfer as a backup. RS Hack and let him develop into the QB we all expect him to become. We will have our QB situation set for the next 4 years, barring injury.

      EWPSU94

    • MikePSU82 said...

      Redshirting those two means Hack will have Breneman, Lynch, and Lewis for weapons the next four years. I think this will help in the long run in trying to keep Hack committed.

      Let's hope Hack sticks. Still a long time till Feb.

      PSUHomer

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