Penn State set for a real challenge

0 Comments | Philadelphia Inquirer, The, September, 2008 | by Jeff McLane Inquirer Staff Writer

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - Now that Coastal Carolina is behind Penn State, the Nittany Lions can focus on the non-scrimmage portion of their schedule. Penn State's 66-10 win over the Chanticleers on Saturday was no more than a test run - especially for a teeming-with-talent offense. It did not exhibit how personnel would be used against comparable opposition.

It did not feature spread formations or quarterback runs. And it did not begin to reach into the meat of the offensive playbook. What can be expected from No. 22 Penn State (1-0) likely will get clearer this Saturday when the Lions host Oregon State (0-1). The Beavers lost to Stanford, 36-28, in excruciating fashion Thursday. A comeback was thwarted when wide receiver Darrell Catchings fumbled the ball just shy of the goal...