Game Day Open Thread - Syracuse Orange
by BSD on Sep 13, 2008 7:30 AM EDT
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Jumped out at me too
Paterno probably though they were too flashy. Great photo, it is too bad Syracuse moved indoors.
Blogging about D.C. Baseball since April '04. Penn State alum. Also partial to the Washington Capitals, New York Yankees and Yale football.
by WFY on Sep 13, 2008 8:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ewww
numbers.
Kevin @ Black Shoe Diaries
by Kevin HD on Sep 13, 2008 8:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hope it's going well, Mike.
Kevin @ Black Shoe Diaries
by Kevin HD on Sep 13, 2008 8:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We Are!
Hopefully more populous than Syracuse fans (like at the Temple game last year)!
by deihlba on Sep 13, 2008 8:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Their leading reeceiver
has 78 rec. yds so far? I knew they were bad, but wow. At least it appears their rushing game has a pulse. Problem is, you have to be able to pass to give the run game a chance.
My Big Least/Pitt backer buddy told me last night that this is a trap game for PSU. I told him that “said trapping team” has to have at least a tiny shot at winning the game. He nodded his head as if that was correct. Not to get cocky…because its burned me before…but not a goddarn chance.
by blogue20 on Sep 13, 2008 10:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Very true
What do you think the over/under for 100 yard rushers for PSU is? I’m setting the line at 2.5 and taking the over, personally.
John Madden told me 90% of the game was half-mental...
by TheK-GunNeedsReloaded on Sep 13, 2008 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll give Syracuse some credit they don't deserve
and say only 2. Joe will be throwing in kids out of the stands by the 3nd of the 3rd q, so only Royster and Green will be able to rack up 100+. But I do think we’ll gain 550-600 yds of offense.
by blogue20 on Sep 13, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The World Wide Leader
I know they must feel obligated to back up their OTL piece whenever possible, but this is getting old. Here’s the title of the PSU-Syracuse preview:
“Distractions not keeping PSU from performing well on the field”
You would think that ESPN could come up with something a little better, I dunno, like possibly about how this used to be a pretty damn big rivalry? About how these two teams are two of the traditional East Coast powers?
Nope, expecting way too much, and more importantly…expecting a lot more of the same to come.
"We heard all that talk all week about the SEC and their speed, but we knew personally that they weren't nearly as tough as us."
-Tony Hunt
by Cpiritual27 on Sep 13, 2008 12:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rope a dope?
Is Jim Tressell full of shi…., or do you think that Beanie really will sit out of tonights game against USC?
by Lovethosefreakinnittanylions on Sep 13, 2008 12:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just got the following text from my Cuse friend
“Dude, theirs more Penn State fans here than Cuse”
Forgive the grammar, since he goes to an inferior institution of higher education, but nonetheless, his sentiment is awesome.
by DevonEdwards on Sep 13, 2008 12:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
now lets go make some Syrapuse Orange Juice
by psuguy on Sep 13, 2008 1:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have nothing to add
Just wanted to take the “over” in the RB’s/QB’s over 100 yards today. Prolly Green, Royster, Clark. Let’s go Penn State!!
"Dig In....Hit Hard"
by TexasLax on Sep 13, 2008 1:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone watching the Maryland-Cal game just see that guy PUKE on the field?
Cal WR missed the catch and got tattooed. The camera crew zoomed in on him laying on the field while the trainers were working on him, only to show him puke up green stuff all over the field. Now THAT’S a slobber-knocker!
I bleed Blue and White.
by Horse N Buggy on Sep 13, 2008 1:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I wish I hadn't seen that
Looked like he drank too much Ecto Cooler before the game. Ugh.
John Madden told me 90% of the game was half-mental...
by TheK-GunNeedsReloaded on Sep 13, 2008 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mich State and Illinois......
I watch anymore of these two and I might have to roll off the couch and puke myself.
Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.
by ech2os on Sep 13, 2008 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Owl is screeching.............
Those Temple Owls are jumping all over Buffalo 21-14 at the half.
Lets hope that our Nittany Lions don’t look past them. They are not the same team that we smoked last year.
by Lovethosefreakinnittanylions on Sep 13, 2008 1:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good point.
I hope devlin gets a little more playing time today when it matters. I would really like to see what he can do before we head into the big 10 schedule.
by Lovethosefreakinnittanylions on Sep 13, 2008 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My prediction...
by 4thand15 on Sep 13, 2008 2:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was at that game...
and although i love a good blowout, it almost got boring watching them score over and over again. It was like I still wasn’t satisfied, and wanted to see something more dramatic like someone blow fireworks out of their ass as they crossed the goal line!!
Boy would I love to have that feeling again today. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
by Lovethosefreakinnittanylions on Sep 13, 2008 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh darn, that game's not on TV
Guess I’ll have to go to a sports bar, honey. See you in 8 hours!
ABC thinks Oregon v Purdue is more relevant out here ugh
Go LIONS!
Politics is the opiate of the masses. - me
by NLseattle on Sep 13, 2008 2:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.......
just dawned on me that I am not going to get either. Debating on whether to by ESPN Game Plan or not.
Juice Williams looks terrible by the way. He still can’t throw the ball.
Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.
by ech2os on Sep 13, 2008 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go to the bar...
You’ll have more fun and your sober wife can come pick you up. Man, why did you guys ever marry someone who doesn’t like football??!!! :o) I’m headed to Buffalo Wild Wings! It’s got free wi-fi, so I can actually read the open thread this time! WE ARE….
For the glory
by Paige2PSU on Sep 13, 2008 2:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
On line Feed
Does anyone know of an online feed for the game. VA sucks and will have the Va Tech on ABC and Oregon on ESPN. I know I could go to Carpool or Ned Devines, but I dont feel like paying for beer when I have some lovely Jack Single Barrel.
by cmdpsu15 on Sep 13, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone Here from Mike
I wander if Mike is going to get to watch the game. I hope everything is ok there.
by jetskijoe on Sep 13, 2008 3:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ILLINOIS VS UL LAF
20 – 17 ILLINOIS lets hope we took some notes on that game.
by jetskijoe on Sep 13, 2008 3:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's go D
That’s the way you do it!
by Dr Screenpass on Sep 13, 2008 3:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
whoo!
get it right back. nothing lost there
by HookMania on Sep 13, 2008 3:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that's what im talking about
i was afraid of Joe’s conservative nature would come out after that turnover
by HookMania on Sep 13, 2008 3:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's what you need to do
After a Turnover that is what you need to do
by jetskijoe on Sep 13, 2008 3:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Carrier Dome/Camera
I feel like I am watching a high school football game. The camera, even with HDTV, seems so constrained, the turf like that at an indoor driving range I go to, etc. The Carrier Dome is a fantastic venue for basketball (been to a handful of ‘cuse-’nova Big East clashes), but for football, is crappy.
by MainLion on Sep 13, 2008 3:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. That artificial turf looks tired and shabby.
by PSURob on Sep 13, 2008 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope it doesn't cause any injuries
by Dr Screenpass on Sep 13, 2008 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Injuries
The turn should be safe enough. It looks a lot like the crap I played soccer on back in high school. When guys make tight turns, you can see the rubber pellets that form the base get kicked up into the air. But, assuming it’s a decent base, there’s a ton of cushioning to give the impression you’re running on well-watered grass. But, it has nothing on a natural turf field.
by MainLion on Sep 13, 2008 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
let's see a healthy dose of Royster
got a td pass last time lets see some smashmouth
by HookMania on Sep 13, 2008 3:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like we may have to come out passing
’Cuse stackin the box for royster
by bbeck223 on Sep 13, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
By the way...
I used to be on the old BSD as “Roaring Springs.” I fell off of the blog for a while when life and family made Saturdays much more busy than ever. But, kudos to the new look. And, I dig the live-updates to the comments.
by MainLion on Sep 13, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Jordan Norwood could have a record-breaking yearr
by Dr Screenpass on Sep 13, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
notre dame strikes first
ND gets the first blow in the cripple fight
by HookMania on Sep 13, 2008 3:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bells
I’m not sure what is worse: Syracuse and For Whom the Bell Tolls or Rutgers and Hell’s Bells. Great songs, but not before every 3d down.
by MainLion on Sep 13, 2008 3:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Michigan
Is getting the piss kicked out of them early. 14-0, drunken Irish.
This sucks, I’m stuck watching this BS on NBC and can’t see PSU slap Syracuse around.
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
by 06Lion on Sep 13, 2008 3:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ride the Train
I cannot wait to see the Subway Alumni on Monday wearing their blue/gold.
by MainLion on Sep 13, 2008 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice pass to Butler
put where only #3 could catch it. The fumble by Clark was a good real-life lesson in trying to do too much, he should have thrown it away.
by Joe 96alum on Sep 13, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
South Carolina vs. Georgia
This is like watching paint dry.
Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.
by ech2os on Sep 13, 2008 4:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Illinois by 3?
What happened to them today?
by HookMania on Sep 13, 2008 4:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That game gets the sound
since we’re in Alabama. Much harder to follow the game without audio!!
For the glory
by Paige2PSU on Sep 13, 2008 4:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i saw that too
And I think he might of been holding
by HookMania on Sep 13, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There was Green
You think he will Pull Clark soon
by jetskijoe on Sep 13, 2008 4:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice Flip
I think he got his head taken off
by jetskijoe on Sep 13, 2008 4:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that was dumb D-Will
save those gutsy plays for the big games
by bbeck223 on Sep 13, 2008 4:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dan Lawlor
Good to see him hit the end zone.
by Dr Screenpass on Sep 13, 2008 4:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
time for some backups
Wow I didn’t know Syracuse was this bad.
by jetskijoe on Sep 13, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sack by Maybin. Another 3 & out.
I think Syracuse has 0 net yards so far.
by PSURob on Sep 13, 2008 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, wait, wait...
There was marijuana found in some PSU players’ apartment?!?!
Why wasn’t I told of this? A million times?
Jesus. Enough already.
(More appropriately, though, to the PSU players—enough already.)
by MainLion on Sep 13, 2008 4:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Irish up by 21 now
God Michigan is awful.
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
by 06Lion on Sep 13, 2008 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Purdue is now up 20-3
pending the extra point.
by Dr Screenpass on Sep 13, 2008 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright
we had the score predictions the other day…..what are some predictions on Syracuse’s first First Down? Middle of the 2nd quarter? 2nd Half?
by HookMania on Sep 13, 2008 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Their second series of 2nd quarter.
Syracuse has -5 yards offense so far.
by PSURob on Sep 13, 2008 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Syracuse is terrible
they remind me of Pitt during the second Johnny Majors stint in the early 90’s.
by Joe 96alum on Sep 13, 2008 4:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
-5 Total Yards......
for the Cuse in the first Quarter.
Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.
by ech2os on Sep 13, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How many times
have we actually had to punt this year?
For the glory
by Paige2PSU on Sep 13, 2008 4:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
flipped it over to UM-ND
just to see Jimmy toss a int to morgan trent
by HookMania on Sep 13, 2008 4:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Devlin in...
His first pass complete to Butler for a 1st
by Dr Screenpass on Sep 13, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TOUCHDOWN!!!
Devlin to Deon.
If Deon wants some catches he should campaign for Devlin.
by Dr Screenpass on Sep 13, 2008 4:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Syracuse
is the worst team i have seen this year….including the 3 or 4 1-AA teams ive seen
by bbeck223 on Sep 13, 2008 4:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’ll show a little life. For the sake of making it a watchable game, I hope…
by MainLion on Sep 13, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Georgia
up 3-0 against South Carolina….it is even more boring than it sounds
by bbeck223 on Sep 13, 2008 4:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Greg Williams'....
wife better be on the phone with Mayflower Movers.
Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.
by ech2os on Sep 13, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't .........
wanna hear SEC fan talk about how boring Big 10 football is. This Georgia game is borderline unwatchable. T
Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.
by ech2os on Sep 13, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Most of the 2nd string is in
This is surpising to see this many subs already in
by jetskijoe on Sep 13, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tow thoughts...
1. They are worse than Coastal Carolina.
2. Devllin!
by speedomike on Sep 13, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3d and 10
How the hell was that 3d and 10 when the SU RB was hit in the backfield? There was NO way he made it back to the LOS.
by MainLion on Sep 13, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What a bad blitz. The QB could have run for it.
by PSURob on Sep 13, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that's what I thought.
What happened?
by Dr Screenpass on Sep 13, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My guess is that essentially the PSU line pushed back the front 3/4 of the SU line back easily, and that when the outsiders wrapped around, essentially everyone but the QB moved backwards. :)
by MainLion on Sep 13, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm All About........
Heritage……..but how do you not change your last name when its Smelley.
Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.
by ech2os on Sep 13, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Volume
It’s so quiet in the Dome that you can hear the ghost of Gerry McNamara wailing in the concourse.
by MainLion on Sep 13, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are We......
still craming Green up the middle or are we getting him in space ?
Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.
by ech2os on Sep 13, 2008 4:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pass-Happy
I’m even more surprised that they’re just not playing some smash-mouth football. They easily could tear apart the SU D-line.
(On that note, nice run, S.G.!)
by MainLion on Sep 13, 2008 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, enough trickery.
That looked like my mother throwing the pass. Stick to the generic garbage. It’s Syracuse.
by MainLion on Sep 13, 2008 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why would we do that gimmick play with Norwood up by 28?
by PSURob on Sep 13, 2008 4:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why is JayPA
calling wide receiver passes up by 25?
by Dr Screenpass on Sep 13, 2008 4:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. Save it for the future.
BUT, he was running left and throwing with his right. Bad play design
by PSURob on Sep 13, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wouldn't you want
Why wouldn’t you want the other teams to have something else to practice aginst. I mean who better to try these plays out on.
by jetskijoe on Sep 13, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
After Minnesota in 94.......
I don’t care if we ever take our foot off the gas ever again.
Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.
by ech2os on Sep 13, 2008 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You mean 99?
Minnesota 94 we won 56-3.
by Dr Screenpass on Sep 13, 2008 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I meant......
Indiana. My bad.
Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.
by ech2os on Sep 13, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In other Big Ten news
Purdue is punching Oregon in the face. 20-3. Suck on it long and hard, Pac 10.
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
by 06Lion on Sep 13, 2008 4:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
344 - 38
total yardage right now.
Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.
by ech2os on Sep 13, 2008 4:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cue-Bees
Over/Under on seeing Cianciolo start the 3d quarter?
I’d throw McGloin and Price in the mix, but I am confident Jay would not burn their eligibility yet.
by MainLion on Sep 13, 2008 4:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OOOOOOH.
This will generate hard feelings. Syracuse fans not liking it. Leaves time for Devlin 2 minute drill to put a big nail in Robinson’s coffin.
by PSURob on Sep 13, 2008 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Give me a effing break.
You’re telling me that if SU was up 35-3, they wouldn’t try for another 6/7? Bullshit.
What about some of the Week 1 and 2 blowouts? Because it’s Penn State, are they expected to play like a puff cloud because they have a history of being a decent bunch?
Give me a break. After that fumble and the idiot’s “justice” comment, I want to see them pin 35 more on SU. And then for the Lion to leave his scent on the goalpost.
by MainLion on Sep 13, 2008 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"And then for the Lion to leave his scent on the goalpost."
Well, that’s funny!
BTW, Are you a “Main Line Lion”
by PSURob on Sep 13, 2008 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You got it. Hopefully not forever, though. I miss Centre County (would like to live in the extended periphery/rural area west of Penn State).
by MainLion on Sep 13, 2008 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stick it to NY
Whether it’s the Giants, Jets, Knicks, Mets, Rangers, Islanders, Cyclones, etc., I am all for sticking it to NY teams and their fans.
/lives in Philly
:)
by MainLion on Sep 13, 2008 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good!
That’s what you need to do…give KK some confidence heading into Big-10 season
by Dr Screenpass on Sep 13, 2008 5:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not much to complain about
that was a pretty good half….let’s see another one
by HookMania on Sep 13, 2008 5:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
JoePa
Joe looks like he is a changed man this season. Or is it Jay. Someone looks better this year and i can put my finger on it yet. Looks like a totally different team then last year.
by jetskijoe on Sep 13, 2008 5:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bingo!
And I still don’t think they have turned Green loose around the end.
by PSURob on Sep 13, 2008 5:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As Harry Kalas would say, it's time for a...
Long Drive!
Seriously.
by MainLion on Sep 13, 2008 5:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
grrrr
they just took the game away from me! now I have oregon vs purdue on both ESPN and ABC
by HookMania on Sep 13, 2008 5:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice Interception
by 28. Not sure who that is, haven’t memorized all of the players numbers yet!
For the glory
by Paige2PSU on Sep 13, 2008 5:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fatty McWhopper
I must’ve missed it, but ESPN is reporting that Charlie Weis had his ACL and MCL destroyed when a player got knocked into him on the sideline during a punt. I guess his 5th chin was blocking his vision and he got Paterno’ed. They say he’s on crutches right now. I feel sorry for the crutches, having to battle gravity and keep that tub of blubber upright.
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
by 06Lion on Sep 13, 2008 5:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It was like JoePa
But the hit was from behind his knee.
For the glory
by Paige2PSU on Sep 13, 2008 5:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW!
464 yards to 55 on offense and we’re knocking on the door again!!
For the glory
by Paige2PSU on Sep 13, 2008 5:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Touchdown State!!
WE ARE….
For the glory
by Paige2PSU on Sep 13, 2008 5:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Celebration penalty. Give me a break.
No way-y-y-y-y.
by PSURob on Sep 13, 2008 6:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't care
if it’s the 2nd or 3rd string D. You can’t let this team get a 30+ yard pass, and you can’t let them get a TD on 4th & 8.
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
by 06Lion on Sep 13, 2008 6:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How can we squander
such a good kick off return?? At least we got 3 out of it.
For the glory
by Paige2PSU on Sep 13, 2008 6:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They cut coverage
Anyone got the link for radio coverage?
You find out life's this game of inches. And so is football.
by BleedingBlue4Psu on Sep 13, 2008 6:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
XM radio
or gopsusports.cstv.com for live access ($10, though).
For the glory
by Paige2PSU on Sep 13, 2008 6:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you have to go to pittsburgh
Paul Cianciolo is in
by jetskijoe on Sep 13, 2008 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's two false starts
in three plays. Put Clark or Devlin back in!
For the glory
by Paige2PSU on Sep 13, 2008 6:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's 48 - 13
I am glad to see everyone new in they nned some time in case someone gets hurt
by jetskijoe on Sep 13, 2008 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True,
but I hate to see the procedural penalties. We’ve done so well this year, so far.
For the glory
by Paige2PSU on Sep 13, 2008 6:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess the bright side is that
Boone is getting some playing time.
For the glory
by Paige2PSU on Sep 13, 2008 6:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Boone
Might be our best player….
No?
by speedomike on Sep 13, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad I gave the points today
I can’t wait until they play a real opponent
"For every moment of triumph, for every instance of beauty, many souls must be trampled"- Hunter S. Thompson
by phishead_psu on Sep 13, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I realize well past the PSU game.....
….however, I need to ask, why must we constantly apologize for Ohio State? As a Memeber of the Big Ten School, I spend 3/4 of my time trying to explain away the most recent Ohio State failure to show up on a nationally televised game. As I write this, Ohio State is down 21-3 before halftime. Now I have to put up with the USC and SEC idiots and their “Big Tean can’t match up with warm-weather teams” arguement.
"Dig In....Hit Hard"
by TexasLax on Sep 13, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
I’m watching this, getting more and more frustrated by the second. I was (and still am) hugely pulling for tOSU for the mere fact that an OSU win and (God forbid!) a PSU win over OSU would vault PSU near the top. Now, if PSU beats OSU, there’s the “well, yeah, you won, but…” talk followed by whether tOSU was not as good as their rank, if they’re overrated, if it’s not a big deal, etc. If nothing else, tOSU needs to keep it respectable.
As for USC, I cannot stand them—not because they’re good (they really are), but the damn sideshow (oh, look, it’s the Hollywood subway alumni who like the fashionable colors and like to be seen there!) and the talk that Pete Carroll is a genius. With respect to Pete, winning breeds good recruiting, and it’s a cycle. You give Syracuse’s coach that much talent, and he could likely win 9-10 a season (am I assuming too much?). But, in seriousness, he’s a good baby-sitter for a ton of talent. Give him Iowa’s roster and see how much of a genius he is. He’ll do as well as he did with the Patriots way back when.
/soapbox
by MainLion on Sep 13, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would Somebody Just Say It....
USC…..40 million f’ing people in the state and only one school plays football. They should be in the Title game every year and yet somehow they are not. Plus they get to cherry pick whoever they want from the rest of the country and they still don’t win it every year. F em. I’m not impressed.
Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.
by ech2os on Sep 13, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In these instances
when one of our teams is playing against a team from another conference, I tend to cheer for our conference. But in the case of Ohio State, I’m increasingly finding myself thinking “Screw them”. Screw them for constantly showing up in big games against other Big Ten opponents, yet somehow inexplicably shitting the bed when the time comes to represent the conference. Screw Boeckman for playing the best game of his life against us last season, while transforming into a freshman on the first day of class during this game. The Sweater Vest can also kiss my ass. OSU is averaging what, 15 yards per play whenever Pryor is in, yet on 3rd and long SV leaves Boeckman in.
The conference teams give us no respect and no support and never have since we joined the Big Ten. So in my bitterness, I refuse to waste much breath on defending the atrocious play of some of our “best” teams when they get treated like the house whore.
That said, there have been some suspect calls against OSU. And I would like to see how USC would do at the ’shoe in November, not sunny So Cal in September.
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
by 06Lion on Sep 13, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
I’ve been all about the Big Ten and conference respect. But, f—- that. We take care of our business and we’ll be fine. I hate Ohio State passionately. I’m not going to cheer for them. If we go 12-0, we’ll be in the title game. West Virginia would have been in the title game if they didn’t choke against Pitt last year, and that was with a loss in the friggin Big East.
I like that we’re in teh Big Ten, but f—- em all, LETS GO STATE!!!
by speedomike on Sep 13, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
I know when it comes to the big ten that you’re supposed to root for the conference. I have no problem rooting for anyone else in conference except OSU. I can’t stand them with a passion. The team, the vest, and watching them get their doors blown in and exposed for the frauds they are made me a very very happy man. I know that this takes away the sweetness of a potential PSU win against them.
I’m sick and tired of them getting into big bowl games and then laying a fat egg. I’ve gotten into arguements with OSU fans over that. I keep telling them look, we have gone to 3 straight bowl games and taken care of business each time (FSU, Tenn, Tex A&M). I don’t care if its not Florida or LSU, its a bowl game and we show the f up for the games.
With that being said, the team right now that looks the best in the Big Ten resides in Happy Valley. We’ve taken care of business each game, and really shown that we are a force. I’m sick of seeing the low rankings. Maybe now we can get a little more respect.
by cmdpsu15 on Sep 14, 2008 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But, there was that injury situation....
jaOss (just another Ohio state school) was at a distinct disadvantage since Lauranitus wasn’t injured & played the whole game. :)
by Elihu on Sep 14, 2008 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm Alive!!!!
To those wondering, Ike came and passed and I’m doing fine. I thought the roof was going to come off the house in the middle of the night, but it held up just fine. We’ve been without power from 10 PM last night until 6 PM today, so I did not get to see the game. And not only that, I’m missing the USC beatdown on OSU because the local ABC affiliate is dedicated to hurricane coverage.
We were very fortunate to make it through this will just minor inconveniences. There were many people, including friends of mine, who were not so lucky. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Sep 13, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Glad to hear that you are safe!
Doubly glad that your place held up fine. In the grand scheme of things the game is pretty meaningless – however you didn’t miss too much by not seeing the game. No injuries, and minus a pair of turnovers it was a solid B+ from all three squads to win the game.
by Cairo on Sep 13, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good to hear mike
all you of you are in our thoughts and prayers
by speedomike on Sep 13, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sniff Sniff
It smells like Wisconsin may or may not have s—t the bed. (No, it’s not Purdue. Theirs is in the corner).
by MainLion on Sep 14, 2008 12:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And a terrible call by WAC (homer) officials....
Fresno clearly caught a pass and fumbled. On review, they ruled it incomplete. This is as bad as Big10-terrible officiating. I guess suck is suck everywhere, though.
by MainLion on Sep 14, 2008 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So what happens when we roll
into Columbus and face a full strength Buckeye team – with Chris “I refuse to call him by his lame-ass nickname” Wells. They are obviously a different team with him. I also see Pryor taking a larger role in the O.
Until we play a team not on life support – I am tempering my expectation for PSU. I can only hope we do our part in exposing OSU as poseurs.
pinkertonpark.com - you owe yerself a laugh.
by rahpsu92 on Sep 15, 2008 11:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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