UNIVERSITY PARK
Safeties coach Tim Banks strolled through the heart of an empty Beaver Stadium field, crossing the 50-yard line and up to the 45 — thinking about who’ll patrol the ground beneath him.
Penn State has an open spot alongside Marcus Allen that needs to be filled. After the departure of Malik Golden and his 17 starts at strong safety, Banks is tasked with picking a new No. 1.
Of Troy Apke, Ayron Monroe and Nick Scott, one guy appears to be leading the trio — but five practices into fall camp, Banks said he isn’t leaning one way or another.