As we continue our “3 Reasons For” series here at BSD, next up is why you should be optimistic about the Penn State special teams heading into 2019.
1. Joe Lorig
As everyone who follows the team knows, special teams was a disaster for Penn State in 2018. A strong argument can be made that special teams cost the team a victory in the Citrus Bowl against Kentucky. Missed field goals against Ohio State and Michigan State were costly, too.
This fall, the special teams units will be under new leadership. After the much maligned Phil Galiano left to take a job with the New Orleans Saints, James Franklin replaced him with Joe Lorig.