Penn State coaches' recent quarterback practice decision is baffling

The Nittany Lions' and interim coach Terry Smith's unit have been trying out a new passer under center, and it is a real head-scratcher.

SMU v Penn State - Playoff First Round | Roger Wimmer/ISI Photos/GettyImagesPenn State football faced a tough stretch of adversity from a losing record to firing former head coach James Franklin to lack of success up and down the roster to losing its starting quarterback.

Interim head coach Terry Smith's unit is less than full strength. There are key gaps on both sides of the ball, most significantly, quarterback Drew Allar and linebacker Tony Rojas. Some players, like tight end Joey Schaffer, even took an early opportunity to disattach from the Nittany…