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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Two seasons of ugly offense at Penn State had head coach James Franklin and the Nittany Lions in need of more than just a change of scheme.The first job facing new offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead was bringing some positive vibes to Happy Valley.He brings a ton of energy to this offense. That was something I think that kind of revitalized our offense, quarterback Trace McSorley said.Penn State unveils its new spread offense Saturday against Kent State. After the Nittany Lions finished 7-6 and ranked 13th in the Big Ten in total offense in each of Franklins first two seasons, Penn State fans are not likely to have much patience for growing pains.Moorheads ability to deliver an offense that can help the Nittany Lions close the gap on Ohio State, Michigan and Michigan State in the Big Ten East will likely play a huge part in determining Franklins future at Penn State.Moorhead, the former FCS head coach at Fordham and offensive coordinator at UConn, seems keenly aware of the enormity of his task and not at all overwhelmed by it.Ive called plays in double overtime to beat Notre Dame, he said. (But) you really understand the situation youre getting into when you become a Big Ten offensive coordinator, particularly taking over an offense that has struggled a little bit.I do understand the ramifications and the immediacy to produce results not just at this level but at this time in history for this program.The last four seasons at Fordham, Moorhead went 38-13 with three playoff appearances and the most prolific offenses in his alma maters history. Before that, he worked under Randy Edsall at Connecticut, where his offenses were more traditional and pro-style. The way his former boss preferred.The 42-year-old Moorhead first landed on Franklins radar a couple years ago at a coaching clinic in his native Pittsburgh.He gets up there and not only do I enjoy his presentation and do we align when it comes to concepts, when it comes to spacing, when it comes to West Coast philosophies in the passing game, but also a lot of the things that hes saying and how hes articulating the message and the passion that he has for it and the energy that he has for it and the confidence that he has in it, Franklin said. Right away, I kind of wrote him down.Franklin dismisses the idea this up-tempo offense that will feature mobile quarterbacks is what he wanted but could not have when Christian Hackenberg, a second-round draft choice by the Jets, was the quarterback at Penn State the last two seasons. Franklin points to his background as an assistant coach with the Green Bay Packers and his stints at Kansas State and Maryland as proof he can work well with drop-back passers.Still, the roster Franklin has built while being handcuffed by NCAA scholarship sanctions dropped on Penn State after the Jerry Sandusky scandal suggests a more new-school approach.I think what it really came down to was embracing the direction of where football is going right now. The speed of the game. The style of the game. The excitement of the game. The entertainment aspect of the game, Franklin said. And then I think more so than anything else it is based on our personnel right now.With scholarship limits gone, an offensive line that struggled mightily to protect Hackenberg at least now has major-college football depth. There is skill position talent. Especially Saquon Barkley, who ran for 1,076 yards as a freshman last season.The new offense is simplified without being simple. Long play calls are out, replaced by hand signals and a word or two at the line of scrimmage. The offensive line is asked to do less problem solving. Moorhead has not only gotten rid of huddles, he has banned the word.Hell always yell sideline congregation, McSorley said.Penn State will play up-tempo, but dont expect Oregon-level blur.We are not a tempo team that runs plays for the sake of running them, Moorhead said. We utilize four different tempos. Its not about running the wrong play quickly. Its about running the right play against the look that we are presented as quickly as we can.Getting it right as quickly as possible is also the best way to describe whats expected of Moorhead this season.---Follow Ralph D. Russo at www.Twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP Discount Air Max Shoes .7 million, one-year contract, a raise of $2.2 million. Wieters had asked for $8.75 million and the Orioles had offered $6. Cheap Air Max Shoes Store . 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"Its not going to be where you can fly it to the hole and let the ball stop there," said American Hunter Mahan. "The greens, I was surprised with how firm they were being early this morning. They still had a little bit of jump to them. ... Youre going to have to focus on your distance control out there because if its a little off, there is not much room for error on these greens, especially when the pins are tucked on the spot." The 7,253-yard, par-72 course was originally designed by golfing legend Jack Nicklaus and has hosted 25 previous Canadian Opens. Although Wednesday saw a high of 25 C, rain is expected on Thursday and then temperatures are predicted to rise to 29 C by Saturday, then cool to 27 for the tournaments finale on Sunday. "(The rouggh) doesnt look deep out there, but the ball is sitting down enough that its going to cause some problems," said Mike Weir of Brights Grove, Ont.dddddddddddd "So I think getting in the fairway is really important, and the greens are firming up and getting a little faster. So I think the key is just being in the fairway. "You can attack some of the pins from the fairways, and theyre going to still receive a shot from the fairway, but out of the rough, it will be a little more difficult, so I think thats the key." Englands Luke Donald agreed with Weir, saying that he was going to avoid the long grass. "The rough is pretty juicy in spots. You know, it doesnt look too long, but the ball sits down and its dangling. So its going to be a big premium hitting it in the fairways this week, taking advantage of the par 5s," said Donald. "If the wind direction stays this way, the par 5s become reachable where you can make a couple of eagles to get even on (holes) 16 and 18." 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