Anthony Poindexter on coaching Penn State’s young safety room: ‘It’s kind of fun’

Anthony Poindexter on coaching Penn State’s young safety room: ‘It’s kind of fun’

Penn State’s 2025 spring practice sessions have been a different experience for Anthony Poindexter.

Penn State Safety Zakee Wheatley Wants to Become '10 Times Better' in Final Season

It began with a meeting. James Franklin was there, as was Penn State safeties coach Anthony Poindexter. Zakee Wheatley sat at the edge of the table, prepared to listen to the hard truth. And so it began, the conversation that would forever change Wheatley’s work ethic, transforming him into a College Football Playoff standout and future NFL Draft pick. That was last offseason. Wheatley exited the room with an altered mindset and mentality. He re…