NCAA Declares That Penn State Must Play Its Remaining Games

by Run Up The Score on Nov 3, 2008 11:53 AM EST in Football Comment 46 comments

I think it's crap, personally, but it seems that Penn State is actually going to have to play the Iowa, Indiana, and Michigan State games. Sad news for all of us who have been relentlessly focused on how Penn State will sneak its way into the BCS Championship.

Mission #1, find a way to stop this guy:

Yes, given The Manzi's turnover and protection problems, we'll probably see a defensive scheme similar to the one Penn State used in Columbus. However, we'll need Daryll Clark to be a lot sharper than he was against the Buckeyes. Thirteen points isn't going to be enough to win this game, and before you say, "Yeah, but Iowa's defense is not as good as Ohio State's," take a look at the national rankings for scoring defense. The Hawkeyes aren't a bunch of random suckers. Their four losses have been by a combined 12 points. Just a warning.

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THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

Lets start talking football again! I dont think Iowa’s going to sneak up on this team. But us fans are looking pretty susceptible right now. . .

by The IC Lion on Nov 3, 2008 12:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Hey, Iowa!

The Steelers called! They want their uniforms back!

Burn!

by ReadingRambler on Nov 3, 2008 12:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Same Scheme

We need to keep the same scheme as last week. Stop the run, stop the run, and when they can’t run anymore….stop the run. He is an unbelievable back, but did you see where we went to last week, and who we stopped. It wasn’t because Beanie Baby is weak and we tackled him one on one easily. It’s the gang tackles. Two tacklers on him in the backfield every play. Imagine….seriously though, our D should not overlook these guys, it’s not like they are going to be a trap game between a bye and Indiana so hopefully we do what we need to.

by TheGunslinger on Nov 3, 2008 12:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Looked like terrible tackling to me

in the video. Am I wrong? He doesn’t appear to have breakaway speed, but they blocked everyone well in the highlight. Don’t get me wrong, he’s a great back with exceptional balance and he keeps the legs churning through contact, but when I watch Penn State’s defense tackle I see somebody get their facemask in your chest and wrap you up. I didn’t see much of that in the video.

by jimbo2psu on Nov 3, 2008 3:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Spread for this one is at 7

kinda low…like has me worried because it’s so low.

Kevin @ Black Shoe Diaries

by Kevin HD on Nov 3, 2008 12:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I'm not too worried

I don’t see how our defense could stop Beanie, but not Greene, and I don’t see Iowa beating us in the air game. Can we lose? Sure. Will we lose? I wouldn’t bet on it, at least not to Iowa.

Also, I think Penn State will look at this game, look back at the ’94 Indiana game, look at where we are in the BCS, and light up both Iowa (and Indiana the next week).

by The JuggerNitt on Nov 3, 2008 12:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Not sure about 1994

I don’t think the players will look back on that 1994 game. They were only six or seven years old back then. We may remember it, but I doubt they do. It’s just a game in the history book for them.

But I do think this team will see their #3 BCS ranking and realize the world is against them playing for the National Championship. And that will be all the motivation they need these last three weeks. I pity Iowa, Indiana, and Michigan State. And I pity whoever we play for the National Championship.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

by BSD on Nov 3, 2008 12:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Didn't they say

something about the team killing time before one of the games this year (the OSU game maybe) by watching a replay of I think the 1994 OSU game, or maybe the Fiesta Bowl in 86… I don’t specifically remember what it was, but something like that

by The JuggerNitt on Nov 3, 2008 12:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Iowa is going to get railed

Honestly, the biggest loser in the whole anti-PSU fiasco is our Big Ten schedule. If we were (rightfully) entrenched in the top 2 spots, we’d probaby just go out there and take care of business. But now, the teams in our path turn into human science projects for proof that the media is making a huge error. Iowa/I_U/Sparty are going to get punished for the anti-PSU sentiment.

by blogue20 on Nov 3, 2008 12:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

And for reals

I almost feel sorry for the team we end up playing in the title game as well. In 1986, I remember my dad telling me that it was the hardest hitting he’s ever seen. The Miami receivers were punished for Penn State getting no respect, and he said that those receivers were visibly terrified to go over the middle as the game progressed. They were using alligator arms, not jumping for high passes, you name it. I would love for the same happen to our opponent after getting some clean shots on them. Thats my dream mmkay thanks bye.

by blogue20 on Nov 3, 2008 1:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I vividly remember watching this game...

literally kneeling in front of the TV and jumping for joy when got the IT

by letsgopsu on Nov 3, 2008 4:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

you could just go back four years

and roll tape of the 6-4 debacle at Beaver Stadium from 2004.

I actually just got a little sick myself remembering that.

by lendamico on Nov 3, 2008 2:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Damn....

I remember that homecoming. Made me soo sick in my stomach.

by kmblue on Nov 3, 2008 5:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

The "Tennis Game"

Funniest part of the whole second safety fiasco: the false start penalty on Iowa when they were going for an intentional safety. Of all the situations and plays you could possibly have on offense, I think this would be the absolute last where you could get a false start penalty. I think the referee smirked when he said “half the distance to the goal”. Iowa’s offense sucked!

by Cairo on Nov 3, 2008 8:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Ricky Stanzi

All your suck are belong to us

by blogue20 on Nov 3, 2008 12:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

If we can stop Beenie, we can stop greene-y

I bleed Blue and White.

by Horse N Buggy on Nov 3, 2008 12:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah,

But Iowa’s defense isn’t as good as Ohio State’s.

Iowa does have a pretty good D, but I think what gave us trouble against Ohio State was their athleticism, which (I’m assuming) Iowa doesn’t have. Iowa won’t have the pass rush Ohio State did, and our WRs should have an easier time getting open against Iowa’s secondary. I think we’ll be able to move the ball pretty easily. I will admit that 7 point spread is a little worrisome.

by speedomike on Nov 3, 2008 2:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

is Iowa still planning

that stupid “Greene-out?”

by lendamico on Nov 3, 2008 2:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

last year

on paper, iowa’s defense was one of the best in the country – and look what happened in that game.

I’m not saying that this game is a gimme – it’s not – but paper and computers are kinda dead to me right now.

by PSUgirl on Nov 3, 2008 3:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Will there be an Iowa preview this week?

With all the talk about the MNC game and future SEC and Big12 games, I’m looking forward to a preview about the PSU game that starts in 5 days.

by NJ lion on Nov 3, 2008 3:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Of course!

Thursday is my best guess.

by Run Up The Score on Nov 3, 2008 3:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Patience young one

I know we’re all chomping at the bit to see our Nitts get out there and destroy them some Hawkeyes. The first half of the week we like to recap what happened over the weekend. Usually around Wednesday we start turning our attention to the upcoming opponent.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

by BSD on Nov 3, 2008 3:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Down field blocking

Just at first blush…looking at that video I am impressed by the way Iowa’s recievers block down field. We need to stick ot our mission and stay focused. We need to play well in all the rest of our games.

Peter

by psuboy on Nov 3, 2008 3:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I see him running through a lot of corners and safeties

And I don’t think ours tackle particularly well, Rubin’s performance against Ohio State aside.

by Run Up The Score on Nov 3, 2008 3:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

All your underdogs are belong to us

by blogue20 on Nov 3, 2008 3:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

BTW

TTU only beat Nebraska by 6 in OT…WTF… Sorry to bring it up again thought I’d just throw that out there because I just realized it.

by TheGunslinger on Nov 3, 2008 3:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

How 'bout it

I put Nebraska on a level with Michigan on the impressive win scale this year.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

by BSD on Nov 3, 2008 3:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

oh come on

they’re at least Purdue-worthy…

by lendamico on Nov 3, 2008 3:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

GET SOME

by blogue20 on Nov 3, 2008 3:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

It's such a nice place!

by Lovethosefreakinnittanylions on Nov 3, 2008 5:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

OH YEAH

U R GONNA GET PWNED PEE ESS WHO LOLZ OMG ROFL

Oops Pow Surprise: "I'm stuck writing at the Titty Barn."

by Hawkeye State on Nov 3, 2008 5:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Honestly?

I’m not saying we can overlook the Hawkeyes, but way to put a stellar performance in the recordbooks against Illinois.

by MicrobrewPSU on Nov 3, 2008 8:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

O RLY?

WA Y 2 PUT A SRSLY GR8 PERFORMNCE UP AGINST UR MOM SNAP LOL

Oops Pow Surprise: "I'm stuck writing at the Titty Barn."

by Hawkeye State on Nov 3, 2008 8:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Figured..

That’s all you got..

Penn State – Rushing Offense: #11 Rushing Defense: #11 Passing offense #39, Pass D #12
Iowa – Rushing Offense: #26 Rushing Defense #12 Passing Offense #85, Pass D #56

Giving your stadium can hold 70,000 people maybe it might even up the rushing defenses a little.. but considering the other facts (plus.. you DID get beaten by Northwestern..) I think the numbers do the talking.

Shonn who??

Shonn Who??

by MicrobrewPSU on Nov 3, 2008 9:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs