What's up? Everybody's LeVar Arrington.

What's up? Everybody's LeVar Arrington.

Here, we got takeaways from the u c l A. We got traveling to the West Coast State College Airport. I love it as ce, but man, we could use a bigger runway.

Here, we got takeaways from the u c l A. We got traveling to the West Coast State College Airport. I love it as ce, but man, we could use a bigger runway.

I'll tell you that.

I'll tell you that.

Listen, we're gonna talk health of the team, Nick Singleton, Uh, our fronts, defensive, offensive fronts. We got a lot to get to in a little bit of time. Buckle up, buckle in. It's quite Franklin with coach James Franklin, myself the Hall of Fame or Penn State legend. Yeah, LeVar Arrington, here we go, coming straight at you.

Listen, we're gonna talk health of the team, Nick Singleton, Uh, our fronts, defensive, offensive fronts. We got a lot to get to in a little bit of time. Buckle up, buckle in. It's quite Franklin with coach James Franklin, myself the Hall of Fame or Penn State legend. Yeah, LeVar Arrington, here we go, coming straight at you.

Let's go takeaways from the u c l A game. What what what you got? What?

Let's go takeaways from the u c l A game. What what what you got? What?

What did you see that was good? What can the team improve on? What was your take?

What did you see that was good? What can the team improve on? What was your take?

Yeah?

Yeah?

I think again we're finding different ways to win each week, which I think is important. You know, good teams are gonna have to find different ways throughout a season to winn.

I think again we're finding different ways to win each week, which I think is important. You know, good teams are gonna have to find different ways throughout a season to winn.

I think we're doing that.

I think we're doing that.

When you talk about finding out just before kick that you don't have Nick Singleton one of our pieces of our puzzle. That's an important piece. Uh, And our guys responded really well. Next man up, whether that's k Tron taking on a bigger loader, whether that was Quintin. I thought that was a positive that we handled that.

When you talk about finding out just before kick that you don't have Nick Singleton one of our pieces of our puzzle. That's an important piece. Uh, And our guys responded really well. Next man up, whether that's k Tron taking on a bigger loader, whether that was Quintin. I thought that was a positive that we handled that.

I thought that.

I thought that.

Liam Clifford seeing now that there's another weapon that they're gonna have to deal with, here's another guy that could hurt you in the passing game.

Liam Clifford seeing now that there's another weapon that they're gonna have to deal with, here's another guy that could hurt you in the passing game.

I thought that was a positive.

I thought that was a positive.

And then obviously just the way that our defense has been playing in the third quarter and really in the second half has been has been very impressive. And then our field goal kicker being able to go in and make make a couple of big kicks.

And then obviously just the way that our defense has been playing in the third quarter and really in the second half has been has been very impressive. And then our field goal kicker being able to go in and make make a couple of big kicks.

Was important for us as well. So we got to start out better.

Was important for us as well. So we got to start out better.

I think that's gonna be really important for us to start out better really in all three phases.

I think that's gonna be really important for us to start out better really in all three phases.

But besides that, a ton of good things to learn from.

But besides that, a ton of good things to learn from.

It's interesting that you says start out better.

It's interesting that you says start out better.

The question that I got a million times over after this last game and just kind of in.

The question that I got a million times over after this last game and just kind of in.

Weeks past was why do we start so slow? Now?

Weeks past was why do we start so slow? Now?

My reasoning was this, I think it's a slow drip. I think this team, now that I've gotten an opportunity to really really assess and watch the games over and over again on my own time and at my own speed. We we tend to have a our offense. Our offense is not doing it. It's not starting slow. In my opinion, we're I think we're beaten up. We're beaten teams down while we're figuring out what we want to do. And listen, I don't want to call I don't want to call you out. I'm right there with you on the sideline. If somebody doesn't know that you have a method in a rhyme and a reason, then they're not paying attention. Because I watched you take the clock all the way down, hit the time out.

My reasoning was this, I think it's a slow drip. I think this team, now that I've gotten an opportunity to really really assess and watch the games over and over again on my own time and at my own speed. We we tend to have a our offense. Our offense is not doing it. It's not starting slow. In my opinion, we're I think we're beaten up. We're beaten teams down while we're figuring out what we want to do. And listen, I don't want to call I don't want to call you out. I'm right there with you on the sideline. If somebody doesn't know that you have a method in a rhyme and a reason, then they're not paying attention. Because I watched you take the clock all the way down, hit the time out.

And then go score or the next play.

And then go score or the next play.

So clearly, you guys are getting a feel for what it is that's taking place, and there's a method to it.

So clearly, you guys are getting a feel for what it is that's taking place, and there's a method to it.

It's the slow start of method.

It's the slow start of method.

Now our defense, it's like the offenses start a little quick on our defenses. I feel like we could do a little better earlier on in the games, but it just it appears that we're figuring out what they're doing. And once we figure out what they're doing, it goes lights out. It goes from they have some success to really really dominant play by our defense. Am I am I off for sitting there saying that I'm looking at how our coordinators and how our coach is work and how you're you're operating this it's a slow drip like maybe it's not a quick it ain't a quick one, but I'd rather you be a counterpuncher than somebody that comes out and gives it everything you got and you don't have anything left for when the game is really on the line. Is that a fair assessment? Yeah, I think that's fair.

Now our defense, it's like the offenses start a little quick on our defenses. I feel like we could do a little better earlier on in the games, but it just it appears that we're figuring out what they're doing. And once we figure out what they're doing, it goes lights out. It goes from they have some success to really really dominant play by our defense. Am I am I off for sitting there saying that I'm looking at how our coordinators and how our coach is work and how you're you're operating this it's a slow drip like maybe it's not a quick it ain't a quick one, but I'd rather you be a counterpuncher than somebody that comes out and gives it everything you got and you don't have anything left for when the game is really on the line. Is that a fair assessment? Yeah, I think that's fair.

I mean the way we're running the ball and the way we're dominating lines of scrimmage, we're beating people up, and I think those body blows after, you know, after a couple of quarters, they wear on you.

I mean the way we're running the ball and the way we're dominating lines of scrimmage, we're beating people up, and I think those body blows after, you know, after a couple of quarters, they wear on you.

So I think that's definitely fair.

So I think that's definitely fair.

And I think even defensively, when we say we don't start fast, we may give up some drives and we may give up some yards, but we're not giving up points, which is really the most important thing.

And I think even defensively, when we say we don't start fast, we may give up some drives and we may give up some yards, but we're not giving up points, which is really the most important thing.

So I think all that is fair.

So I think all that is fair.

But I do think we can be a little bit more effective earlier on and that will help us in today's college football.

But I do think we can be a little bit more effective earlier on and that will help us in today's college football.

So you talked about beating them up and it was k Tron's game. First of all, is how is Nick? Is he how's he feeling? Are we going to have him? You know, I don't know if you are able to answer that, I don't know. Is he a day to day what we got going on with Nick?

So you talked about beating them up and it was k Tron's game. First of all, is how is Nick? Is he how's he feeling? Are we going to have him? You know, I don't know if you are able to answer that, I don't know. Is he a day to day what we got going on with Nick?

Yeah, we anticipate him back.

Yeah, we anticipate him back.

He practiced yesterday full go, but what I expected him last week.

He practiced yesterday full go, but what I expected him last week.

But the difference is he didn't practice last Tuesday.

But the difference is he didn't practice last Tuesday.

You know, he practiced Tuesday, but I literally didn't find out until right.

You know, he practiced Tuesday, but I literally didn't find out until right.

Before game time. So I think we're in a much better position there.

Before game time. So I think we're in a much better position there.

And obviously his explosive play potential is big, not only for our offense, but also it impacts the defense and how they call things and how they how they guard.

And obviously his explosive play potential is big, not only for our offense, but also it impacts the defense and how they call things and how they how they guard.

Us, and D and K Tron, like you said, did do an amazing job jumping in.

Us, and D and K Tron, like you said, did do an amazing job jumping in.

There is this offensive line?

There is this offensive line?

Where does this It's a better offensive line than last year?

Where does this It's a better offensive line than last year?

Uh?

Uh?

My assessment these and that that's not to detract from last year's group, because I mean, obviously we had some special dudes on that team. I feel like this year's offensive line, and hell I had on even this year's defensive line. I think these are better. These are better units up front than than what I've seen. What's your take on them?

My assessment these and that that's not to detract from last year's group, because I mean, obviously we had some special dudes on that team. I feel like this year's offensive line, and hell I had on even this year's defensive line. I think these are better. These are better units up front than than what I've seen. What's your take on them?

Well, I think we're more physical, specific physical offense line and tight physical the way our running backs are running the ball.

Well, I think we're more physical, specific physical offense line and tight physical the way our running backs are running the ball.

I think we're more physical.

I think we're more physical.

And then defensively, I do think we're better at de tackle, which we've been pretty explosive at the defensive end position for a number of years. But you know, we're more effective and more productive at the defensive tackle position right now. So I think that's helping us as much as anything, be more of a you know, an impact on the game.

And then defensively, I do think we're better at de tackle, which we've been pretty explosive at the defensive end position for a number of years. But you know, we're more effective and more productive at the defensive tackle position right now. So I think that's helping us as much as anything, be more of a you know, an impact on the game.

Up front.

Up front.

It's been impressive watching how physical this offensive front is.

It's been impressive watching how physical this offensive front is.

I got to tell you, it's like.

I got to tell you, it's like.

It's it's big tim ball, like they are coming off of that ball.

It's it's big tim ball, like they are coming off of that ball.

I really have enjoyed.

I really have enjoyed.

Watching how our offensive line has played heading into this week. We got USC. It's a big game, and now you guys have to do what UCLA did. You guys got to go back in time, right, you got to go three hours back. You gotta get here in on the West coast. I'm here on the West coast, and you got to get used to the weather. You got to get used to the time change. How are you preparing for that in such a big game against USC?

Watching how our offensive line has played heading into this week. We got USC. It's a big game, and now you guys have to do what UCLA did. You guys got to go back in time, right, you got to go three hours back. You gotta get here in on the West coast. I'm here on the West coast, and you got to get used to the weather. You got to get used to the time change. How are you preparing for that in such a big game against USC?

Well, I think the biggest thing is try to keep our routine is as consistent as possible, which is easier said than done when you're you know, when you're having to deal with the things that you just mentioned.

Well, I think the biggest thing is try to keep our routine is as consistent as possible, which is easier said than done when you're you know, when you're having to deal with the things that you just mentioned.

So uh, for us, because of where we're located in the airport and things like that, we are going to leave on Thursday, and and that will allow us to get there, get into our normal routine and treat things, you know, uh in a similar fashion that we have all year long. But the travel is impactful and we want to make sure we get out there, get comfortable, do what we need to do on Thursday, and then wake up and go through our normal Friday routine. So I think that will be helpful for us, but it's a challenge. I think there's no doubt about it. And if you look at USC their home record compared to their away record, you know, obviously it's it's impactful for them as well.

So uh, for us, because of where we're located in the airport and things like that, we are going to leave on Thursday, and and that will allow us to get there, get into our normal routine and treat things, you know, uh in a similar fashion that we have all year long. But the travel is impactful and we want to make sure we get out there, get comfortable, do what we need to do on Thursday, and then wake up and go through our normal Friday routine. So I think that will be helpful for us, but it's a challenge. I think there's no doubt about it. And if you look at USC their home record compared to their away record, you know, obviously it's it's impactful for them as well.

So we're not going to make a big deal out of it.

So we're not going to make a big deal out of it.

We're just going to get out there and get back to our normal routine and get our guys prepared to go play a game on the road in the coliseum.

We're just going to get out there and get back to our normal routine and get our guys prepared to go play a game on the road in the coliseum.

My last question to you in terms of moving forward and having this big, big of a game. How do you approach a game where obviously there's connections and ties. I tell people all the time, is a beautiful thing that we were able for what it's worth to keep you from going to USC. I live out here and I'm very very well connected to this community out here on the West Coast, and I heard a lot of what was going on and who they wanted to bring in, And your name was a name that continued to be a name that was coming up. And I said, it be the biggest loss. It would possibly be the biggest loss in college football if James Franklin were to be taken away from Penn State to go coach at USC. Now you come into a scenario where they're a part of the Big Ten and your first time seeing them as a Big Ten opponent. They they're at home, you're traveling there. How do you personally, how are you approaching this game knowing the magnitude of playing against another traditional team, but also knowing that this was a team that really really was super interested in trying to get you there to fill the void that they had at one point in time.

My last question to you in terms of moving forward and having this big, big of a game. How do you approach a game where obviously there's connections and ties. I tell people all the time, is a beautiful thing that we were able for what it's worth to keep you from going to USC. I live out here and I'm very very well connected to this community out here on the West Coast, and I heard a lot of what was going on and who they wanted to bring in, And your name was a name that continued to be a name that was coming up. And I said, it be the biggest loss. It would possibly be the biggest loss in college football if James Franklin were to be taken away from Penn State to go coach at USC. Now you come into a scenario where they're a part of the Big Ten and your first time seeing them as a Big Ten opponent. They they're at home, you're traveling there. How do you personally, how are you approaching this game knowing the magnitude of playing against another traditional team, but also knowing that this was a team that really really was super interested in trying to get you there to fill the void that they had at one point in time.

Yeah, I think for us, you know, I try to keep things as normal and as routine as possible. This is a talented roster and we've addressed that with the team, maybe the most talented roster we've played up to this point. They've had a couple tough losses. So this is a team that is going to be very motivated and they have the talent about and we're gonna need to be ready to go. I don't think there's anything that you know, there's any doubt about that. All those other things obviously we don't. We don't worry about or concern ourselves with. I'm just focused on our team, getting our guys ready to play against a talented team, a team that's got.

Yeah, I think for us, you know, I try to keep things as normal and as routine as possible. This is a talented roster and we've addressed that with the team, maybe the most talented roster we've played up to this point. They've had a couple tough losses. So this is a team that is going to be very motivated and they have the talent about and we're gonna need to be ready to go. I don't think there's anything that you know, there's any doubt about that. All those other things obviously we don't. We don't worry about or concern ourselves with. I'm just focused on our team, getting our guys ready to play against a talented team, a team that's got.

Great history and tradition just like we do.

Great history and tradition just like we do.

Uh. And they're playing at home, and as you guys, as you know, LeVar, there's a home field advantage that is significant, whether it's the NFL or college, and we need to make sure that we're ready to deal with it.

Uh. And they're playing at home, and as you guys, as you know, LeVar, there's a home field advantage that is significant, whether it's the NFL or college, and we need to make sure that we're ready to deal with it.

Coach, good luck to you.

Coach, good luck to you.

I appreciate the time as always, And uh, yeah, come on, let's let's get some palm trees and take some palms back in and pass them out, you know, after a big victory.

I appreciate the time as always, And uh, yeah, come on, let's let's get some palm trees and take some palms back in and pass them out, you know, after a big victory.

We'll see you soon, brother, We're coming to you.

We'll see you soon, brother, We're coming to you.

This is quite franklin. And you know what, I'll tell you what. It's gonna be a big game, but I think this is big shoes that these guys are feeling. So stay tuned, looking forward to it. This is quite franklin. We'll catch you next week. Make sure you check it out with this refute as you go to the Penn State website as well the sports site, so that you can see what's going on all things Penn State.

This is quite franklin. And you know what, I'll tell you what. It's gonna be a big game, but I think this is big shoes that these guys are feeling. So stay tuned, looking forward to it. This is quite franklin. We'll catch you next week. Make sure you check it out with this refute as you go to the Penn State website as well the sports site, so that you can see what's going on all things Penn State.

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We'll check you out, all right, Hey, all right, then we are