spring practice started a single game last
fall. That's why it would not be surpris-
ing to see the Nittany Lions make fre-
quent use of their 4-2-5 defensive set
this fall.
There's no lack of talent at these spots,
but the Lions do lack game experience,
and that will be defensive coordinator
Brent Pry's biggest problem to overcome.
Competition in preseason practice at the
two box linebacker positions will come
from Cam Brown, Jake Cooper, Jan John-
son, Ellis Brooks, Micah Parsons, Jesse
Luketa and even Farmer. Parsons (Will
OLB) and Brown (MLB) have a good
chance to start at the box linebacker
spots this fall, although nothing appears
certain heading into preseason camp.
Farmer should retain his starting posi-
tion at the Sam OLB spot. Depth here
will come from Jarvis Miller, Brelin Fai-
son-Walden and converted wideout
Dae'Lun Darien. This is without ques-
tion a rebuilding job for Pry.
Meanwhile, the Nittany Lions are re-
loading at a number of position groups,
such as quarterback, running back, wide
receiver, the o
