Game Day Open Thread

by BSD on Sep 7, 2007 10:02 PM EDT in Open Threads

Here is your game day open thread. Though I wish I were sitting in the stadium, I'll be watching the game on television like all the other schmucks too cheap to drop a couple C-Notes on tickets. So feel free to stop by and leave a comment or two. You'll most likely see me here. Now for some undoubtedly stupid predictions we can laugh at on Sunday morning.

Anthony Morelli completes 20-of-35 for 250 yards and 3 TD
Penn State gains 250 yards rushing
Notre Dame is held to under 100 yards rushing and 150 yards passing
The Penn State defense causes four turnovers
Jimmy Clausen pees his pants in the face of the Whiteout and the blitzing linebackers

Oh, and Penn State wins big.

Notre Dame	10
Penn State	45

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Prediction

Clausen throws a pick-six to a Penn State linebacker early in the second half.
Crowd goes bonkers, doesn't stop screaming until Monday.

by Dr Screenpass on Sep 7, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions

is it possible

for Notre Dame to score negative points?

No?

Dang. because this year if it were possible, they would, starting with this game.

Go Big Red Nebraska!
http://www.cornnation.com

by cornnation @ Black Shoe Diaries on Sep 7, 2007 11:38 PM EDT reply actions

Ugh...

The more I think about it, the more nervous I get. There is NO reason for PSU to lose this game, so why in the hell am I so scared right now? Fuck it, if GT can handle them like they did, so can we:

Morelli throws for 220 yds, 3 TD and 1 INT
RB by committee nets 200 yds, 2 TD's
The D forces 3 turnovers, and ND scores some in Garbage time

PSU 38, ND 17

by Cpiritual27 on Sep 8, 2007 1:08 AM EDT reply actions

high expectations

I hope everyone is right. I think it may be closer than the predictions.

I'm predicting 17 PSU - 9 ND.

By the way, I got your banner and letters. We'll need to assemble it. I have to find a way to get the LOGO on it.

Kling and I will raise a glass and remember the man!

WE ARE!

Look for me in the stands, I'll be the intoxicated person wearing white!

Settle it on the field!

by PSUncle1981 on Sep 8, 2007 8:01 AM EDT reply actions

Not as Confident

I think we get ahead early with blitzing defenses and going to the air but then back off and play conservatively

PSU 28 ND 18

by PSUinTN on Sep 8, 2007 8:47 AM EDT reply actions

last night

i met some girl from ND at the bar last night. i immediately started ranting about what a d-bag jimmy clausen was. bartender threatened to throw me out. it was worth it.

gameday shot: sweaty irishman. irish whiskey, cinnamon schnapps, tabasco. do it. now.

by superfan99 on Sep 8, 2007 10:11 AM EDT reply actions

Wow

I didn't realize you were such a ladies' man.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Sep 8, 2007 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions

hahaha

i'm not at all. apparently girls don't like it when you start insulting their alma mater within minutes of meeting them.

by superfan99 on Sep 8, 2007 11:07 AM EDT reply actions

Gameday

Chris Fowler picks Dan Connor as his Pontiac Game Changing Performer today.

Corso and Herbsteit both pick Penn State to win big.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Sep 8, 2007 11:59 AM EDT reply actions

Early games!

Marshall beating WVU, Akron beating Tosu early? The world has been turned upside down!

GO STATE!

by GLORYOFOLDSTATE on Sep 8, 2007 12:47 PM EDT reply actions

My prediction:

I can't see the Irish getting more than 10 points. So the only question is whether they get 2 stalled drives or 1 touchdown drive. Clausen, while possibly the player with the biggest ego in college football, is still sorta decent. So I'll say 2 or 3 stalled drives, with 2 FGs.

As for PSU, it won't be quite as easy as FIU (of course), but the stands will be much quiter for the offense. I'll say 4 offense TDs, a defensive TD, and a 40+ yard Kevin Kelly FG.

Final score: PSU 38, ND 6.

Look for me in the student section - I'm going to get in line about 2 hours before kick.

by rctbone2009 on Sep 8, 2007 12:55 PM EDT reply actions

Tosu

Not looking good against Akron. Akron has already picked up a safety and now they just picked off a pass! Akron is giving the buckeyes all they can handle!

GO STATE!

by GLORYOFOLDSTATE on Sep 8, 2007 12:56 PM EDT reply actions

Early Games

Marshall giving West Virginia all they can handle. 16-13 in the 3rd quarter.

OSU just kicked a FG to go up 3-2. Possible shocker there, but it looks like the Akron offense isn't doing anything.

Miami blows. They're getting killed by Oklahoma.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Sep 8, 2007 1:17 PM EDT reply actions

Wake

seems to be out-physicaling a nebraska team that might have been looking to next week's matchup against USC!

GO STATE!

by GLORYOFOLDSTATE on Sep 8, 2007 1:22 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah

Wake Forest has a way of making their opponent look as ugly as they are.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Sep 8, 2007 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions

BREAKING!

Nebraska just scored a TD. Great pass by Keller.

by MarkoMancuso on Sep 8, 2007 1:36 PM EDT reply actions

Bloody Mary

Don't worry! I just got myself a bloody mary. It's alright! I'll be fine now.

GO STATE!

by GLORYOFOLDSTATE on Sep 8, 2007 1:38 PM EDT reply actions

Time for a beer run...

...to bad they don't carry any fine, Pottsville brews up here in Boston!!

by Cpiritual27 on Sep 8, 2007 1:46 PM EDT reply actions

Isn't That Weird.......

I can get that Brew in Destin Florida, but not in Atlanta, Ga.

Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.

by ech2os on Sep 8, 2007 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Cardinal Mooney Gateway

They are replaying the Cardinal Mooney Gateway game on NFL Network right now.

Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.

by ech2os on Sep 8, 2007 2:05 PM EDT reply actions

Wake Forest

Just took the lead. 17-13 early in the second half.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Sep 8, 2007 2:11 PM EDT reply actions

Yuengling

opened a brewery in Tampa Florida. They are hoping to expand the fervor for Yuengling to the entire atlantic coast.
I would also highly recommend the tour of the Brewery in Tampa. It used to be the old Schlitz brewery. There is also free beer before, during, and after the tour!

GO STATE!

by GLORYOFOLDSTATE on Sep 8, 2007 2:13 PM EDT reply actions

Agreed

Went there during Outback Bowl week, it was pretty awesome!!

by Cpiritual27 on Sep 8, 2007 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh yes...

I settled on some JW Dundee's Honey Lager and Michelob Ultra.

by Cpiritual27 on Sep 8, 2007 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Gameday Attire

Mike, his wife, his 3 year old and his newborn are all wearing PSU blue jerseys today. Incidently so are the two neighbor kids, who are PSU fans despite being Irish and Catholic. Good neighbors :)

And I'm definately going to enjoy some fine Pottsville brew today.

by PSUWifey on Sep 8, 2007 2:15 PM EDT reply actions

Nice pass, Henne

Honestly I don't know if this is funny or just tragic at this point?

by Cpiritual27 on Sep 8, 2007 3:44 PM EDT reply actions

Well...

Part of the problem was that Manningham got caught up in the defense. Of course, there was an open receiver on the other side of the field, so Henne isn't completely safe.

Anyways, I bet RUTS! is laughing at the comment about Lloyd being a good sport.

by hasuprotoss on Sep 8, 2007 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Michigan Game

I'm on watching the Michigan game if anyone wants to chat.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Sep 8, 2007 3:53 PM EDT reply actions

Wow

Michigan's secondary is horrible.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Sep 8, 2007 4:08 PM EDT reply actions

But then

by BSD on Sep 8, 2007 6:18 PM EDT reply actions

Still a lot of football left...

Let's just hope Morelli gets back on track. Only one bad throw.

by hasuprotoss on Sep 8, 2007 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions

why

why does morelli seem so tense in the pocket. there no pressure on him and he rushed that throw badly.

PSU fan in Iraq

by devildogpsufan on Sep 8, 2007 6:19 PM EDT reply actions

DevilDog!

You watchin' the game?

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Sep 8, 2007 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions

yea

yeah fortunately AFN is carrying it

PSU fan in Iraq

by devildogpsufan on Sep 8, 2007 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Dammit

This is exactly what we COULDN'T let happen. Now they're confident.

by Cpiritual27 on Sep 8, 2007 6:20 PM EDT reply actions

45-10 huh

by royalsreview @ Black Shoe Diaries on Sep 8, 2007 6:20 PM EDT reply actions

good god

I feel like this game is already over.

by Ben @ Black Shoe Diaries on Sep 8, 2007 6:21 PM EDT reply actions

Unbelievable

Second turnover. This is the only thing that can kill us.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Sep 8, 2007 6:23 PM EDT reply actions

royster

anyone else want to see alot more of evan royster

PSU fan in Iraq

by devildogpsufan on Sep 8, 2007 6:24 PM EDT reply actions

Well

We survived the turnover. Good job by our defense to finally get pressure and force a sack.

by hasuprotoss on Sep 8, 2007 6:26 PM EDT reply actions

Time to settle down...

...starting with that excellent defensive stand.

by Cpiritual27 on Sep 8, 2007 6:26 PM EDT reply actions

nice work by the PSU D

lets see morelli back up his talk

by royalsreview @ Black Shoe Diaries on Sep 8, 2007 6:26 PM EDT reply actions

there was a hold on that play as well

irish get the ball back

by royalsreview @ Black Shoe Diaries on Sep 8, 2007 6:33 PM EDT reply actions

WOOT!!

Cue Zombie Nation!

by hasuprotoss on Sep 8, 2007 6:37 PM EDT reply actions

great return

7-7

by royalsreview @ Black Shoe Diaries on Sep 8, 2007 6:38 PM EDT reply actions

D-WILL!

way to back up the talk baby! Great blocking as well. HAHA!

by MarkoMancuso on Sep 8, 2007 6:38 PM EDT reply actions

aj

aj wallace made two huge blocks on that play

PSU fan in Iraq

by devildogpsufan on Sep 8, 2007 6:38 PM EDT reply actions

Fuck yeah!!

That's the D-Will we recruited!!

by Cpiritual27 on Sep 8, 2007 6:39 PM EDT reply actions

is it just me

26 should have been ejected and since the refs cannot do their job properly i want that kid destroyed by a massive hit. I have no patience for that type of crap. I want to watch a football game not a boxing match....that should have been an automatic ejection

by PSUfooball13 on Sep 8, 2007 6:41 PM EDT reply actions

I'm back

Sorry. I had a hungry kid to feed.

Awesome return by DWill. That's the explosiveness we missed last year.

I hated Travis Thomas after that fake punt last year. Now he is dead to me.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Sep 8, 2007 6:42 PM EDT reply actions

i guess that makes him a zombie then

either way, he sucks

by royalsreview @ Black Shoe Diaries on Sep 8, 2007 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Somebody explain to me

Why do we keep running up the middle? Have they never heard of a sweep? Or a toss? How about running outside? Didn't they see GA Tech roll up 200 yards rushing last week running outside?

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Sep 8, 2007 6:47 PM EDT reply actions

they were too drained after FIU prep

I suppose

by royalsreview @ Black Shoe Diaries on Sep 8, 2007 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Well...

We still are getting yards going up the middle. I would like to see a sweep, too, though.

by hasuprotoss on Sep 8, 2007 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions

big third down here

AM needs to settle down

by royalsreview @ Black Shoe Diaries on Sep 8, 2007 6:51 PM EDT reply actions

swat cats

growl

by royalsreview @ Black Shoe Diaries on Sep 8, 2007 6:52 PM EDT reply actions

Terrible............

Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.

by ech2os on Sep 8, 2007 6:52 PM EDT reply actions

20th penalty of the game for ND

by royalsreview @ Black Shoe Diaries on Sep 8, 2007 6:54 PM EDT reply actions

Young teams do that

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Sep 8, 2007 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Make

that 21

by MarkoMancuso on Sep 8, 2007 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Ugh

Why is Justin King playing 10 yards off the ball? Did we not learn a thing from last year?

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Sep 8, 2007 6:56 PM EDT reply actions

Oh great

The camera man found the Clausen family in the stands. I guess we're going to see them after every completion now. I bet Morelli's parents are there too. Will we see them too?

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Sep 8, 2007 7:00 PM EDT reply actions

Oh well

at least we got Todd Blackledge.

by MarkoMancuso on Sep 8, 2007 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions

25th penalty of the game for ND

PSU ball at midfield

lets see the vaunted PSU offense do something

by royalsreview @ Black Shoe Diaries on Sep 8, 2007 7:00 PM EDT reply actions

PSU offense

They are notorious for being slow out of the gate.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Sep 8, 2007 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions

4th in goal in college station

fresno marching

by royalsreview @ Black Shoe Diaries on Sep 8, 2007 7:04 PM EDT reply actions

TD!

whoohoo!

by MarkoMancuso on Sep 8, 2007 7:07 PM EDT reply actions

TOUCHDOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I heart Jordan Norwood.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Sep 8, 2007 7:07 PM EDT reply actions

NO DOUBT........

What Star Recruit Was He :)

Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.

by ech2os on Sep 8, 2007 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Norwood

I really wish PSU took fewer legacy recruits.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Sep 8, 2007 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions

13/4-7

that looked easy

by royalsreview @ Black Shoe Diaries on Sep 8, 2007 7:07 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah ok

You're going to beat Justin King on a fade route. Rookie.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Sep 8, 2007 7:12 PM EDT reply actions

lol!

I have a man-crush on Justin.

by MarkoMancuso on Sep 8, 2007 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions

well at least ND didn't get a false start this tim

progress

by royalsreview @ Black Shoe Diaries on Sep 8, 2007 7:13 PM EDT reply actions

Dammit

Stop running Austin Scott up the middle. It's not going anywhere.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Sep 8, 2007 7:14 PM EDT reply actions

huge break there on that facemask penalty

by royalsreview @ Black Shoe Diaries on Sep 8, 2007 7:15 PM EDT reply actions

Wow

That ND lineman didn't even know where the ball was.

by MarkoMancuso on Sep 8, 2007 7:17 PM EDT reply actions

what

what the hell was that?

PSU fan in Iraq

by devildogpsufan on Sep 8, 2007 7:18 PM EDT reply actions

Wow

That was a terrible reverse. Ugly from the start and ugly at the end.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Sep 8, 2007 7:18 PM EDT reply actions

bad trick play there

bailin' ND out a little

by royalsreview @ Black Shoe Diaries on Sep 8, 2007 7:18 PM EDT reply actions

Ok that Quintuple-Duple Reverse looked bad

There's no reason to try and get every guy on the field a touch...

by hasuprotoss on Sep 8, 2007 7:18 PM EDT reply actions

fresno goin' in for the win

by royalsreview @ Black Shoe Diaries on Sep 8, 2007 7:19 PM EDT reply actions

Clausen

waited too long. Ouch.

by MarkoMancuso on Sep 8, 2007 7:20 PM EDT reply actions

Heh

Can only block him when he is flat on the ground, eh?

by hasuprotoss on Sep 8, 2007 7:20 PM EDT reply actions

Clausen

I love the look on his mom's face after he gets his face smashed in.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Sep 8, 2007 7:21 PM EDT reply actions

this fresno game is crazy

they double overturned a play... weird stuff going on

by royalsreview @ Black Shoe Diaries on Sep 8, 2007 7:23 PM EDT reply actions

I'm also trying to figure that one out

Can you actually call a penalty on a replay that wasn't called?

by hasuprotoss on Sep 8, 2007 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions

ya know

if you looked at the NCAA rulebook. there was a slight change this year that stated reviews could include "egregious" fouls.

I asked a contact the NCAA for clarification and never got one.

I'll ask again.

But, the implication was that, yes, that could happen this season.

Go Big Red Nebraska!
http://www.cornnation.com

by cornnation @ Black Shoe Diaries on Sep 8, 2007 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Fresno

I'm not getting that game on tv here. What's going on?

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

I think I'm wearing out my F5 button from all the refreshing I'm doing!

And just a question, what's up with the green V on the back of Fresno State's helmets?

by hasuprotoss on Sep 8, 2007 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Notre Dame

doesn't look as good as they're saying. Morelli is just playing sloppy.

by MarkoMancuso on Sep 8, 2007 7:32 PM EDT reply actions

Whoa

AJ!

by MarkoMancuso on Sep 8, 2007 7:54 PM EDT reply actions

What a return by Wallace

Great field position!

Texas A&M just converted their two point conversion in the 3rd OT.

by hasuprotoss on Sep 8, 2007 7:54 PM EDT reply actions

speed

speed kilss

PSU fan in Iraq

by devildogpsufan on Sep 8, 2007 7:55 PM EDT reply actions

Let's

keep running up the middle. That seems to be working!

by MarkoMancuso on Sep 8, 2007 7:56 PM EDT reply actions

Thank you Kelly!

Nailed that one!

by hasuprotoss on Sep 8, 2007 7:56 PM EDT reply actions

terrible

terrible play calling

PSU fan in Iraq

by devildogpsufan on Sep 8, 2007 7:56 PM EDT reply actions

Was that

our first penalty?

by hasuprotoss on Sep 8, 2007 8:03 PM EDT reply actions

Bah!

Great run, bad penalty...

by hasuprotoss on Sep 8, 2007 8:04 PM EDT reply actions

Crazy

conspircy theory warning. Big East refs hmm... THAT WASN'T A HOLD!

by MarkoMancuso on Sep 8, 2007 8:05 PM EDT reply actions

Running Game.......

Just Terrible.

Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.

by ech2os on Sep 8, 2007 8:05 PM EDT reply actions

All Those Rec's and NO DB's.........

And that is it ?

Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.

by ech2os on Sep 8, 2007 8:06 PM EDT reply actions

Morelli Blows.........

Sorry.........this isn't good.

Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.

by ech2os on Sep 8, 2007 8:10 PM EDT reply actions

shouldn't you be

kicking their ass harder than this. haven't been watching for a while, what's happenin?

your offense sputtering?

Go Big Red Nebraska!
http://www.cornnation.com

by cornnation @ Black Shoe Diaries on Sep 8, 2007 8:14 PM EDT reply actions

about time

finally a deep route over the middle. great throw

PSU fan in Iraq

by devildogpsufan on Sep 8, 2007 8:15 PM EDT reply actions

What a bullet to Bell!

That a way to move the ball! And bah at that sack.

by hasuprotoss on Sep 8, 2007 8:16 PM EDT reply actions

TD!

Unless we make another really stupid mistake this game might be over.

by MarkoMancuso on Sep 8, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions

WOOOOOOOOOOO

Meet Dan Connor!

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Sep 8, 2007 8:29 PM EDT reply actions

THAT

WAS NOT ROUGHING THE KICKER! Man I hate bad officating!

by MarkoMancuso on Sep 8, 2007 8:31 PM EDT reply actions

THAT

WAS NOT ROUGHING THE KICKER! Man I hate bad officating! It was running into the kicker!

by MarkoMancuso on Sep 8, 2007 8:32 PM EDT reply actions

what

the heck. double post. sorry fellas.

by MarkoMancuso on Sep 8, 2007 8:33 PM EDT reply actions

Is anybody really worried here?

I mean, unless Morelli throws a couple pick sixes we'll win this.

Ok. Maybe I'm worried a bit.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Sep 8, 2007 8:34 PM EDT reply actions

penalty yards than total yards! hahahaha good job Charlie!

by MarkoMancuso on Sep 8, 2007 8:35 PM EDT reply actions

Haha memo to James Clausen...

...don't try to stiffarm Dan Connor. How'd that work for ya?

by Cpiritual27 on Sep 8, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions

Defense

The D is just awesome tonight. Jimmy looks like a deer in the headlights.

And so does Morelli.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Sep 8, 2007 8:47 PM EDT reply actions

I think it's Austin Scott time now

The Irish D is tired. Time to eat up five minutes and run it down their throats.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Sep 8, 2007 8:47 PM EDT reply actions

Austin Scott

And that's two carries for 20 yards right there.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Sep 8, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions

Mark it down...

...in the W column. It's over.

by Cpiritual27 on Sep 8, 2007 8:56 PM EDT reply actions

TD

Austin Scott time

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

Hail to the Lion!

by BSD on Sep 8, 2007 8:57 PM EDT reply actions

finally

i hope they run up the score now. payback is a bitch

PSU fan in Iraq

by devildogpsufan on Sep 8, 2007 9:00 PM EDT reply actions

As Usual...........

All we can talk about even though they are getting their asses kicked is Mr. F'in Wonderful, Clausen. Unreal. I now hate ND more than UF.

Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.

by ech2os on Sep 8, 2007 9:13 PM EDT reply actions

Todd Blackledge

is a PSU traitor. First he refers to grilled stickies as "sticky buns" and then he goes ON and ON and ON about how not cocky Clausen is. "There were explanations for the limo and all the pomp and circumstance surrounding his announcement." "The hate surrounding Clausen from the blogs has been more than any teenage high school football player should have to deal with." Gag.

by PSUWifey on Sep 8, 2007 9:31 PM EDT reply actions

The Ledge was fine, Mike Patrick was the problem

PSUWifey: I think you are confusing Mike Patrick with Todd Blackledge (or Tom, if you are Dick Vitale). Patrick was complaining about how the blogs were going after Clausen while The Ledge was playing devil's advocate and suggesting the announcement stunt was why people don't care for the frosh QB.

Once I get back from my bike ride, in my PSU cycling jersey, I'm going to review the game and broadcast on my site.

by WFY on Sep 9, 2007 7:34 AM EDT up reply actions

NOTRE LAME

I just got back from the game... GODDAMN OUR DEFENSE IS GOOD!!!! The D in reality didnt give up any points. Morelli made a bad decision and gave up the pick 6. Special teams gave up the field position that let in the field goal. DC-40, Sean Lee, Aaron Maybin, Josh Gaines, JUSTIN KING... WOW. The only problem is once again, the OFFENSIVE LINE! I was sitting in the first row watching these guys blowing assignments, missing blocks, like wtf... Morelli came back from that dumb throw for some really good stuff (TD to Norwood, long pass to Bell). And once again D-Will is pretty silent on offense (but that amazing punt return he took to the house will cover that up). All in all I was mightily impressed by the Defense, and a little disappointed by the offense, especially the choice of playcalling. I think by Michigan though alot of these "problems" will be pretty much improved, if not fixed completely.

"I PLAY FOR PENN STATE: STUDENT SECTION"

by doctadas on Sep 8, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah..........

I am not getting too excited yet. The D was good......but I don't know about the offense. I figured we would have a lot more separation from the WRs.

Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.

by ech2os on Sep 8, 2007 10:40 PM EDT reply actions

ONE MORE THING

Let me just add ONE MORE THING: WTF WAS UP WITH THE REFS??? Can the nittany lions get a fair call from Big Least Referees? There were alot of bullshit calls in that game. Roughing the Kicker? Almost NO holding calls? Almost no pass interference calls? The refs needed to get off of their knees...because they were blowing the game...

by doctadas on Sep 8, 2007 10:41 PM EDT reply actions

Blackledge

was fine when he was on Cowherd's radio show Friday morning - I'm just glad I didn't have to listen to him tonight, apparently.

19th row in section EA = great times.

So Michigan lost, Boise State lost, Georgia lost, UM lost, and it looks like VA Tech's gonna lose...and the announcers talk about ND the whole game? Not cool, Worldwide Leader.

by rctbone2009 on Sep 8, 2007 10:50 PM EDT reply actions

Unsung Hero

Kelly .... his kickoffs were all into the end zone, it's been awhile since we had a kicker who has consistently been able to do that!

Hard to give out a game ball on this one, but I would give it to Austin Scott and his running late in the game to put this one away.

ND was lucky to score a point in this game.

I think Weiss's game plan was so simple any QB out of HS or any kid on a good HS team at this time could have easily run it. I saw nothing from JC in this game that makes me think he is anything but another hyped up highly recruited QB. If you had turned down the sound on TV last night and just watched it and didn't have to hear Blackie and the play by play guy touting this kid after one of his many 5 yard sideway passes then you would have thought this was just another freshman QB running for his life on a bad team.

Another term that is crap ... pocket presence. on any other team in the nation the would be called "happy feet" but if you are highly recruited and overhyped QB from ND it's called pocket presence.

He is just another Powlus ... but not as good.

Sorry, I got started and couldn't quit.

Next question, is Buffalo improved or is Temple really that bad that they get pummelled in their own stadium?

Also, the lose lose situation for us playing at scUM has just become a bigger LOSE LOSE.

by PSUinTN on Sep 9, 2007 11:17 AM EDT reply actions

Was it just me?

On their only real drive of the second half, on the first long completion, wasn't "2008 Heisman Trophy winner" Sean Lee blocked in the back & it wasn't called.
Also, did anybody else catch Weis trying to blame others for his own inabilities at the end of the first half during the interview on the way to the lockerroom. He said something about not being able to call a time-out being the reason they got a delay of game penalty. Sorry Charlie, but the fact that you don't know the correct way to signal a time-out in college ball doesn't mean your team is being cheated.

by Elihu on Sep 9, 2007 1:17 PM EDT reply actions