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Penn State vs. Temple Position Grades

By Shane Lunnen

Sep 17, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions players sing the alma-mater following the completion of the game against the Temple Owls at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Temple 34-27. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O
Sep 17, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions players sing the alma-mater following the completion of the game against the Temple Owls at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Temple 34-27. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O /
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Sep 17, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin (right) shakes hands with Temple Owls head coach Matt Rhule (left) following the completion of the game at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Temple 34-27. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren- USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin (right) shakes hands with Temple Owls head coach Matt Rhule (left) following the completion of the game at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Temple 34-27. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren- USA TODAY Sports /

Coaching

There are not many complaints with the coaching in this one.

The mistakes that happened Saturday were mainly on the players or flukey (see the mishandled punt) and nothing really that could be contributed to coaching.

I thought James Franklin had his team prepared for this game, as he was not willing to let the 2015 Temple game repeat itself.  The Nittany Lions dominated on offense for stretches and could have put up more points.

The offense seems like it could be on the verge of something great.  I’m really liking Joe Morehead’s offense, as they seem to have the ability to score at any time.  Brent Pry is doing the best he can with the limited options he has on defense right now.

The coaches do need to address the sloppiness that has occurred over non-conference play.  They will need to be firing on all cylinders to compete in conference play.

Grade: B

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