Outback Bowl Open Thread
by BSD on Dec 31, 2006 9:08 PM EST
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Finally, the six week wait for Penn State football is over. After this the eight month wait for Penn State football begins, so enjoy it while it lasts.
Sure, 8-4 isn't what we expected coming off an 11-1 season in 2005. But considering the amount of talent we lost, a New Years Day bowl game ain't so bad. A win against Tennessee would be nice, but realistically I don't think it matters. 2006 was a rebuilding year. Penn State has always built national contenders as three year projects. This is year one. Here's what I'm looking for today.
Can Morelli play a sound game? That means no turnovers. Good decisions. And a few big plays.
Can Justin King contain Robert Meachem? If he can he has arrived as a shutdown corner.
How will the younger players on the defensive line play? Guys like Maurice Evans, Phillip Taylor, Jared Odrick, and Tom McEowen are the future of the program. With Ed Johnson out these guys should see more playing time.
Will anyone step up and claim the inside track toward one of the spots about to be vacated on the offensive line? Levi Brown, Robert Price, and Chris Auletta are all done after this game, and John Shaw is rumored not to be returning either.
A win would be great. Especially since Bobby Bowden picked up another win on JoePa the other day, but in the big picture of the program, these things are more important to me. Here's your open thread.
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Game Time
Great
Penalties are killing us
PSU on the board!
TOUCHDOWN
Day is Night
GO STATE!
by GLORYOFOLDSTATE on Jan 1, 2007 12:23 PM EST reply actions
Ugh
Agreed
by GLORYOFOLDSTATE on Jan 1, 2007 12:27 PM EST reply actions
First half thoughts
Defense needs to tighten up a bit. Playing too soft on the wide receivers. Missing too many tackles.
We're holding our own in the punting game, but we're losing the kicking game. Kelly has to hit some field goals. Can't blame him for missing the 54 yarder, but the earlier one is all him. He has to hit those 35-45 yarders 90% of the time. We can't score many points, so to leave points out there kills us.
Good first half
Go State!
by speedomike02 on Jan 1, 2007 12:50 PM EST reply actions
Show of hands
(my hand is up)
I'll Admit
by GLORYOFOLDSTATE on Jan 1, 2007 12:59 PM EST reply actions
FYI
Scirroto!
Zone
Meachem is frustrated
That's the offense I know and love
The Tennessee offensive line
Officiating
Scirroto For MVP
...Also, Scirroto appears to have learned after Henne looked him off on that post to Arrington.
Too soon?
The Defense
Offense looking good
Kelly missed...again
BIG PLAY!
Weird effin play
So far...
Tony Hunt
Nice Blitz call!!!
Bloody Hell
Zombie Nation
by BSD on Jan 1, 2007 2:30 PM EST up reply actions
Every PSU fan needs Zombie Nation
by BSD on Jan 1, 2007 2:35 PM EST up reply actions
A tip of the cap...
Top 10 Team in 2007
As far as JoePa, the guy has years of coaching left in him. He is no where near retiring.
As far as recuriting, from the looks of things, PSU looks to have the best class in the Big 10.
by christof on Jan 1, 2007 4:24 PM EST reply actions
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