Who is Jake Waters and what is his new role at Penn State?

Jake Waters is the new quarterbacks coach at Penn State, returning to a place he visited as a recruit years ago.

What is the quarterback situation at Penn State under Jake Waters?

The quarterback room includes Iowa State transfer Rocco Becht, who is recovering from surgery, as well as Alex Manske, Peyton Falzone, Kase Evans, and Connor Barry.

What is Jake Waters' coaching philosophy?

Waters views college football as a transformational journey, focusing on building relationships and player development, similar to Coach Matt Campbell's philosophy.

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Jake Waters: From Fan to Coach at Penn State

13 Feb

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Summary

Jake Waters returns to Penn State as quarterbacks coach.
He previously visited Penn State as a transfer recruit in 2012.
Waters will develop new quarterbacks including Iowa State transfer Rocco Becht.

Jake Waters: From Fan to Coach at Penn State

Jake Waters, who once visited Penn State as a recruit, has now returned to the university as the quarterbacks coach. His connection to the program dates back to a recruiting trip in 2012, a visit that left a lasting impression on him.

Waters joins Penn State after five seasons at Iowa State, where he served as quarterbacks coach for the past two years. He will now work with a new group of quarterbacks, including Iowa State transfer Rocco Becht, who is recovering from shoulder surgery but is ahead of schedule. The spring drills will offer valuable experience to other quarterbacks as Becht rehabilitates.