Is Penn that good or Valpo that bad?

[gindie]

35-6, with running clock in the second half.  I guess weeks 3 and 4 will answer the first part of the question (Cathedral and Cincinnati St. Xavier)

[Junior11]

I believe I have heard Valpo only has 1 returning starter from last year

Edited August 20, 2022 by Junior11

[Johnsnow]

Combo

1) Penn’s front 7/8 all return plus you add a transfer dt.  They are one of the best run defenses in the state.  Not a great formula for valpo.

2) putting that jojo Williams kid on offense is going to be one of the best coaching moves of the year.  Elite athlete that changes their dynamic.

3) Penn is always great on special teams and when you get a punt block early that makes a huge difference.

on the other side

1) valpo is young (at least when it comes to # of returners) and playing at Penn is an intimidating place for teams from the North.  2) It doesn’t help to start with a busted play td and blocked punt.  

 

[WolvesOnTheProwl]

56 minutes ago, Johnsnow said:

Combo

1) Penn’s front 7/8 all return plus you add a transfer dt.  They are one of the best run defenses in the state.  Not a great formula for valpo.

2) putting that jojo Williams kid on offense is going to be one of the best coaching moves of the year.  Elite athlete that changes their dynamic.

3) Penn is always great on special teams and when you get a punt block early that makes a huge difference.

on the other side

1) valpo is young (at least when it comes to # of returners) and playing at Penn is an intimidating place for teams from the North.  2) It doesn’t help to start with a busted play td and blocked punt.  

 

Especially on a night when they’re honoring Chris Geesman!!