It's five days until the season opener and Penn State doesn't seem any closer to picking a starting quarterback. In fact, the situation seems murkier with the emergence of true freshman Robert Bolden.

The Nittany Lions released a depth chart on this weekend that listed Bolden, Kevin Newsome and Matt McGloin all as first-team quarterbacks. One will have to be selected by the time Penn State meets Youngstown State on Saturday.

Newsome was supposed to be that man after serving as Daryll Clark's backup last year. But his inconsistent play has opened the door for Bolden, who has impressed with his poise and maturity as well as with his strong arm and running ability.

While the Nittany Lions can probably use any of the three quarterbacks in the opener, it will be important to have the position solidified for the following week when they travel for night game at No. 1 Alabama.

Could the 83-year-old Joe Paterno put that responsibility on a true freshman? We'll find out soon enough.

-- Erick Smith