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08/15/22 - QB Sean Clifford, rSr/2023, Penn State

Some things are different - for the first time in his career, Sean Clifford has the same offensive coordinator for the second season in a row. Mike Yurcich steps into his second year at the helm of the offense. Yurcich's offense is based on short passes to open up the deep pass. While Clifford's yards per attempt dropped from 7.5 to 7.3 under Yurcich from former offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca, Penn State ranked 25th in total passing yards (3,923). Yurcich believes that with more repetitions and a better feel for the system, Clifford will continue to grow as a quarterback and leader. He lauded Clifford's preparation during the offseason, calling it "phenomenal," and he oversaw the growth of his veteran quarterback from spring practices to fall camp. "When we have a new cycle, you're just starting back over again from the base system of the offense - re-teaching it," Yurcich said. "So, when you get several attempts at that, the more smooth it's going to go and he's eager to move on to more stuff early and maybe the offense isn't quite ready for all of the install that he's ready for. So, it makes it easier. Just the language and communication and all of that is an easier flow and more familiarity with the system."

Part of Clifford's development under Yurcich has been to key in on spreading the wealth. Yurcich wants the quarterback to take the pressure off of his shoulders and not force plays. That's been an area where they've looked to improve in year six with having continuity with receivers like Parker Washington and KeAndre Lambert-Smith, along with tight ends Brenton Strange, Theo Johnson and Tyler Warren. "I think with his experience, he understands that from a level where some fourth-year guys don't," Yurcich said. "He understands the scrutiny, the pressure that the position holds and just making sure that I do a good job with him. (It's) making sure that at times we have to take a deep breath, we have to wash it and move on to the next play and have that 1-0 mentality that we have as a program and that we have at the quarterback position." - Centre Times

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