Midweek Musings - Offensive Thoughts

The search for Penn State’s next offensive coordinator is ongoing, with the hope that we’ll hear something much sooner than later. Being one of the first teams to fire their OC, the Lions are in a pretty good spot to look at options. Also, they’re a top 10, fringe playoff team, with loads of talent on the roster, which has to be appealing.

So what should we be thinking about when it comes to an OC? My personal preference is an offensive coordinator who is, well, offensive.

There is absolutely something to be said about controlling the ball, controlling the clock, and absolutely demoralizing your opponent. Kirk Ciarrocca 100% lived in this realm, and the Lions dabbled in it back in 2020.…