Head coach James Franklin has just started to learnt he ways of the transfer portal, to kick off things he has found a playmaker. Former Western Kentucky Hilltopper Mitchell Tinsley decided to leave the pass happy offense for a chance at something special in State College.
Quarterbacks Sean Clifford and Drew Allar should be very happy that Franklin found Tinsley in the portal. When you watch him you see a receiver with a similar skillset to what they had in Jahan Dotson, same role too.
Whether or not he can play the same and do as well for the Nittany Lions is to be determined. For now, enjoy Mitchell Tinsley in this offense because from day one he will make it better.
2021 in Review
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2021 was something that no one could have possibly expected from Western Kentucky, including Mitchell Tinsley. After being used in an offense that was less pass friendly in 2020, he was reborn into something completely different in 2021. The Hilltoppers were able to use the transfer portal themselves and brought in the Southland conferences star quarterback Bailey Zappe.
Zappe came up from Houston Baptist and he brought along his offensive coordinator. That offense saw Zappe break the NCAA single season passing touchdown record and his connection with Tinsley flashed a ton.
Tinsley racked up a whopping 1,402 receiving yards on 82 catches, add on a smooth 14 touchdowns and you have one of the best season a receiver could have. While Zappe decided to turn pro, Tinsley took advantage of the COVID year of eligibility and entered the portal where he would ultimately end up at Penn State.
Biggest question for 2022
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For Mitchell Tinsley this year it all comes down to one thing, can he win the one-on-ones against the physical corners of the Big Ten. Corners at places like Michigan and Ohio State have both the length and speed to hang with most of every…
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