Terry Smith On Drew Allar: “Our System Wasn’t Built For Him”
Penn State cornerbacks coach Terry Smith suggested that quarterback Drew Allar struggled because the team's offensive system wasn't tailored to his strengths. Speaking on a Pittsburgh radio station, Smith claimed decisions limited Allar's ability to succeed, despite his physical tools. While Allar showed statistical improvement under offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, critics questioned the fit throughout his college career. The comments resurfaced ongoing debates about Penn State's offensive approach during Allar's tenure.
- ▪Terry Smith, Penn State's cornerbacks coach, said the team's offensive system was not designed for Drew Allar's skill set.
- ▪Drew Allar was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
- ▪Allar's completion percentage and yards per attempt improved significantly from 2023 to 2024.
- ▪Critics argued that Penn State's offense underutilized Allar's ability to stretch the field.
- ▪Smith's comments reignited discussions about the compatibility of Allar with Andy Kotelnicki's offensive scheme.
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