bubs: Do you see Penn State continuing with the 'spread HD' philosophy, or with the departure of the veteran WRs and the emergence of the Royster/Green two-headed monster, will it be more of a run-based attack for the Nittany Lions this season?

Ron Musselman: Quarterback Daryll Clark insists that the Lions are going to use a package similar to last season. But the players are totally different and I would expect to see some deviation of the Spread HD. I would expect there to be more running with Royster and Green in the early going, but that could get tough at times with three new starters on the offensive line and two returning starters playing other positions. Also, three of the most productive receivers in school history are gone, replaced by newcomers, so I think it will take a month or so for this offense to develop and identity.

bubs: How big of a loss is Mauti and Koroma?

Ron Musselman: Mauti is a big loss. He has a chance to make quite an impact on defense, even in the talented linebacking corps that includes Sean Lee and Navorro Bowman. With Mauti out for the year, the Lions will keep returning Josh Hull in the middle. They will count on Nathan Stupar, Mike Yancich and Bani Gbadyu to fill the void created by Mauti's loss. In addition to all of this, outside linebacker Jon Ditto from Gateway, who was running fourth string, has left the team. As for Koroma, his loss will be felt. He was the top backup at defensive tackle. And with Brandon Ware out with a broken foot, that spot is very thin.

bubs: Do you see Sean Lee returning to the same form he was in pre-injury? Or will he struggle some as Posluszny did when he returned from the knee?

Ron Musselman: I think it will take Lee a few games to shake off the rust since he hasn't played since the December 2007 Alamo Bowl, but in time, I would expect him to be back to where he was two years ago. He's a tough, intense competitor and no one has worked harder to get back onto the field.

jimmyboy: Once again, the Big Ten is shaping up to be a two-team conference, although for once it's Penn State and Ohio State rather than the bums from Ann Arbor. What other teams could slip in there and play spoiler?

Ron Musselman: I think Iowa, Michigan State and Wisconsin could play a factor in the race, although the Lions don't play the Badgers. And even though Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez has had to endure a lot off the field in the past few days, I would expect the Wolverines to be better than they were a year ago, which is not saying much. But I agree with you, the Penn State-Ohio State game could go a long way toward determining the Big Ten champion once again.

Lincoln_Osiris: What will you be offering on PG+ and why should I sign up for it?

Ron Musselman: I will be blogging Joe Paterno's weekly news conferences, sending out twitters on breaking news at rmusselmanppg, sharing insider information that you can't get in the newspaper and do video interviews with players. And you can get information on the site like today's news that linebacker Jon Ditto has left the team.

Lincoln_Osiris: Discuss the o-line: weaker with the departure of Shipley, etc.? Or better with the maturation of Wisniewski, etc.?

Ron Musselman: There is no way the offensive line is better than last year. Penn State lost four three first-team all-Big Ten picks and the two returnees --- Wisniewski (center) and Landolt (left tackle) are playing new positions.

rathskeller: Do you think that Daryll Clark will have a legitimate run at the Heisman?

Ron Musselman: I think Daryll Clark is a very good quarterback, but I think it would be tough for him to earn Heisman consideration considering that his top three receivers are gone and three of his top offensive linemen. I do think he will battle Ohio State's Terrelle Pryor for the label as the top quarterback in the Big Ten. Pryor, fairly or unfairly, was named the Big Ten's preseason offensive player of the year. That should give Clark plenty of motivation.

rathskeller: Will Michigan be back to old form again or can JoePa FINALLY win one in Ann Arbor?

Ron Musselman: I think Penn State could have a tough time in Ann Arbor, but I would certainly expect the Lions to win.

rathskeller: Anything on Michigan State? They're always tough in East Lansing. And what about Illinois?

Ron Musselman: Michigan State will be better, no doubt, the it's hard to imagine the Spartans at the top of the league since they never seem to deliver big wins. That having been said, they beat the Lions 35-31 in the regular-season finale in 2007 and sent Penn State to a lesser postseason game -- the Alamo Bowl. Illinois has a great scrambling quarterback in Juice Williams and I believe the Illini will give the Lions all they can handle in Champaign in early October.