UNIVERSITY PARK
Penn State's situation at middle linebacker won't be solved until the fall, so anything happening in April ought to be taken with a grain of salt. But Cam Brown's current status is worth examining.
Apparently, Brown's work at middle linebacker during Monday night's two-minute drill wasn't a one-off. The junior confirmed Tuesday on a conference call that his spring reps have come primarily at the 'Mike,' where Penn State is trying to find a replacement for long-time stalwart Jason Cabinda.
But is Brown just a placeholder at 'Mike' until younger options — particularly Ellis Brooks and Micah Parsons — get comfortable with the authoritative role?