Game Day Open Thread - Illinois Fighting Illini
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Just in case
If anyone needs some additional bulleting board material to get motivated, here ya go.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
USC upset....
i was thinking abour writing a fan post about this but meh.
Is it just me or was the USC upset perfectly timed or what? We get this huge boost in our OOC the same week we are opening Big10 play against a ranked team in a primetime kickoff game. The stadium is going to be nuts and on national television. Add to that the upset was on Thursday so it gave the media lots of time toot our horns to the whole world. Every article that is talking about how the USC loss is giving National Championship hope to teams around the nation is mentioning PSU. This will go a long way for our poll stock. Also for all those worried about the team being focused for the Illinois game, i’m firmly with RUTS on this topic. Sure it’s a concern and could potentially be trouble, but this is going to be a prime time White Out (when did it become White House) game against a team we lost to last year. Add on top of that all that stuff at the basketball game (was Jordan Norwood on the BBall team then?) and the players will have no problem being up for this game.
my 2 cents.
Well yeah
It’s also perfect timing for us to get too full of ourselves and fall flat against a good opponent. Not that I think we will, but you get my point- don’t get too caught up in what’s going on around, worry about that when we’re 12-0 and looking to make the BCS title. This Kool-aid is delicious.
John Madden told me 90% of the game was half-mental...
by TheK-GunNeedsReloaded on Sep 27, 2008 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm not even thinking 12-0
I came into the season thinking 11-1 would great and i still stick by that. Our team looks good but i agree with you we are no where near the point where we start talking NC. I was saying more along the lines of just good positioning for a top 5 finish. This is the first time in a long while where we’re being mentioned with the front runners in week 5.
Plat-
as mentioned before, White Outs are student section only, and a White House is absolutlely everyone. If you’re going, get your butt in white! (Bought me a Clark #17 jersey yesterday!).
Should look magnificent under the lights on ABC, and the place should be rocking considering Thursday night’s events.
Also – rumors are flying regarding the Marshmallow White Rain alluded to on PSiriUS’ previous Fan Post. Might look pretty wild.
'People are about as happy as they decide they want to be'
by Pete the Streak on Sep 27, 2008 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm stealing computer time
at the Sleep Inn lobby across Atherton from Motel 6 where we stay (thief!), but was wondering if anyone else at the Pep Rally last night noticed Joe seemed much more sentimental than ever before. He spoke about his history at PSU, with stories about Rip, relocating Beaver Stadium, early teams…..I dunno. Also, he’s previously always thrown his Pep T-shirt into the crowd along with the players, pep squad, cheerleaders, etc., but last night…..said he was keeping this one for the rest of his life. He just seemed (to us, anyway) like he knew this was his swan song.
Am I delusional, or did anyone else that was there get this vibe? I’ve never heard him state outright, especially this early in the season, that he thinks it’s PSU’s year to win the MNC.
Ah – maybe I’m just nuts. But……
'People are about as happy as they decide they want to be'
by Pete the Streak on Sep 27, 2008 11:54 AM EDT reply actions
I
caught on to that too, he seemed to be saying, this is it guys, this is my last shot. It kind of scared me.
Did you hear what Corso said...
On Gameday down in Athens
“Penn State will destory the Illini and jump to #7 in the polls tonight!”
Looks like the Kool-Aid is blue this morning for Corso.
Predicting Penn State's Offensive Scripts since 2005!
Update from the tailgate
I’ve been instructed to pass this along:
1. Everyone is fucking drunk.
2. Nobody is afraid of Illinois.
These things may be related.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 2:29 PM EDT reply actions
This kind of bugs me
We felt the same way last year for the Big Ten opener. People were saying we looked like the most impressive team in the conference. Our opponent had struggled in their first few games. Everyone said we should win easily.
Then we lost to Michigan 14-9.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
BIG 10
I am impressed by the overall quality of most of the team this year. IU/Purdue/MSU are all decent and can put points on the board in bunches.
Anyone see the UNC/Miami game…wow.
It
is because every team in the SEC is awesome, old miss would win the NFC east but will finish 5th in sec
Yeah
Thought it was funny on Gameday when they talked about the PSU-Illinois game the Georgia fans started chanting S-E-C…S-E-C…
They seriously need to get over themselves.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
Florida........
has looked terrible. Horrible tackling, turning the ball over left and right.
If I am a Clemson fan……….how have I not finally jumped off a ledge. Talk about letting your fans down year after year.
Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.
But dang
The female Florida fans that wear bikinis in the front row sure don’t look terrible.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
Clemson loses to Maryland
Who lost to Delaware, didn’t they? Man. To think everyone said Clemson was a top 10 team this year.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
Iowa loses to Northwestern
Safe to say Ferentz is officially on the hotseat?
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
The BHGP readers are displeased
I didn’t see the game. OPS says Iowa gave it away.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Remember........
If Florida loses this game, UF and SEC fans will talk about how good a football team Ole Miss is…….but Northwestern at this poing would never get the same consideration from those same folks. That always cracks me up.
Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.
Yes, and if Penn State loses to Illinois
The Big Ten just sucks.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Ole Miss take another lead, 31-24
85 yard TD pass. 4+ minutes left in Gainesville.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 3:35 PM EDT reply actions
Upset Saturday
This has the looks of one of those weekends when half the top ten teams lose. Thankfully we’re still ranked #12 LOL
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
Paul Newman passed away...
Dammit. He sponsored a camp for children with various diseases that I used to attend as a wee lad. Some of the best memories I have growing up. R.I.P.
I’m so excited for us to dominate Illinois in either the first or second half. I still don’t believe we can do it in both. But we will have the victory, closer than some might think.
32-27 PSU
I was out in the trenches, which enables me to paint such a powerful picture, like Apocalypse Now.-Cormega
Just saw that on Drudge
I’ll have to break out my DVD of The Hustler this week.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
Wow
Florida scores a touchdown but has the PAT blocked. OM gets the ball back with 3:28 to go up by one.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
Holy shit.
The path to the BCS title game is clearing a bit, isn’t it?
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
The best part
Florida just needed one yard for the 1st down. They tried to smash Tebow up the middle and got stuffed.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
LOL
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 27, 2008 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm shocked
they didn’t move Auburn up after last Saturday’s loss
But the voters
will assuredly give them a mulligan, unlike any other team. What makes this year any different
I'm Not.......
sure Sam McGuffie is going to pan out. I know its early and he’s a true freshman, but he needs to put on some muscle.
Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.
That's a very, very big understatement
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 27, 2008 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Tell me about it
Michigan is getting so many breaks in this game. But their offense is too pathetic to do anything about it.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
This is why I figured
Wisconsin would end up in the 30s + for the game. The Michigan D might be ok but their offense is their worst enemy
No they certainly aren't
Stop Hill=Stop Wisconsin
Did you notice?
they were using Penn State as the team explaining the spread. Who would of saw that coming?
I didn't realize he was white until I watched a game
Sweet tats or not, he’s not gonna work out
Yo my nittany peeps......
I am screwed for tonights game. I complained out loud that it was going to affect my watching the penn state game when I realized I had to go to a family 50th anniversary party tonight, so now I can’t use the “i’m sick” excuse.
So here is my dilema…
Should I TEVO it, declare a blackout all scores and information when I am at the party and watch it from the beginning when I get home, or watch it from where ever it is when I get home at 9:30, most likely around half time.
Help!!!!
by Lovethosefreakinnittanylions on Sep 27, 2008 4:26 PM EDT reply actions
Call your.......
cell phone provider and upgrade your data plan. Then watch the 2nd half of the game and cancel the plan on Monday if you don’t want it.
Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.
Amen
I made my wife agree to an unwritten “golden rule of prominent domain” before I married her. Thats just how things work.
My wife doesn't like it
But she understands that when it comes to Penn State football everything else comes second. My mother-in-law still doesn’t get it.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
In fact
We tried to explain to my mother-in-law that PSU football for me is like olympic figure skating to her. She never misses it. Her response?
“Yeah, but the Olympics only come around every four years.”
Hopeless.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
Unfortunately
It is not my wife, it is my elderly mother. It is her sisters 50th anniversary, and my entire family will be there. The rath of mom will fall if I blow it off. Wife understands, but has no influence with mother.
by Lovethosefreakinnittanylions on Sep 27, 2008 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Shocking news!
Pitt sucks. They only beat Syracuse by 10.
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
I reminded
my Pitt-adoring buddy that PSU was deploying 3rd stringers at the same juncture of the game that Pitt was down by double digits
My wife didn't either
until I took her to the ‘05 Ohio State game. Then she got it and doesn’t question me.
My mother-in-law doesn’t matter
Wow
Another fumble by Michigan. If they give us six turnovers we should win by a hundred points.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
Two games in a row
of being unable to even hold onto the ball. Amazing. Freshmen or not, thats ridiculous.
This is crazy
We’re going to have 200 comments before kickoff. I’ll have to start multiple threads to discuss all the different games around here.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
Mike, the Illinios Loyalty
game day thread has 8 posts. Count your blessings!!!
by Lovethosefreakinnittanylions on Sep 27, 2008 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Was actually thinking that earlier today.
I was going to get home and put up an afternoon game thread, but it was too late.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Well
We may have to start another thread soon. Once we get around 400 comments it starts to bog down in here.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
painter sucks
interception for touchdown ND
by Lovethosefreakinnittanylions on Sep 27, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply actions
No kidding...
(another fumble as I’m typing this) but I’m going to get this disgusting style of football first hand in a couple weeks when Toledo (my alma mater) plays at Michigan. I’m feeling better about Toledo’s chances everytime michigan puts the ball on the floor.
Wouldnt be shocked
if the Rockets beat them
You comment
makes me very happy.
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 27, 2008 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Your
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 27, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm sticking by
my original thought that Wisconsin would blow them out. Michigan hasn’t gotten an inch better than they were 2 weeks ago
I can't wait
I can’t wait to see RichRod’s presser after the game. I don’t see any improvement in this team from the first week of the season.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
Ha
“Michigan football will be back!”
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 27, 2008 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
The ol' Jackie Sherril line
Better get your licks in now…
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
Insert a hearty chuckle here…. and everywhere actually.
Nice win yesterday fellas, keep it up and we’ll see you in a few weeks!
GO BLUE!
Go Blue!
by ThoseWhoStay on Sep 28, 2008 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Another turnover
If we lose to them this year I’m going to jump out of an airplane with no parachute.
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
East Carolina is losing
to Houston 21-10. Just frauds that got lucky.
by Lovethosefreakinnittanylions on Sep 27, 2008 5:06 PM EDT reply actions
He should have took it.
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
I'm a little nervous.....
lots of giant killers this weekend. I hope our boys are reading the papers or watching Lee Corso!
by Lovethosefreakinnittanylions on Sep 27, 2008 5:06 PM EDT reply actions
I'm sensing a pattern
Michigan turns the ball over. Wisconsin kicks a field goal.
Michigan turns the ball over. Wisconsin kicks a field goal.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
michigan...
sucks… i pray… PRAY… we take it to them HARD this year… they deserve it…
Zac @ http://erieisforlovers.wordpress.com
by erieisforlovers on Sep 27, 2008 5:09 PM EDT reply actions
Another INT from Michigan
They were lucky the clock expired on the play. Love to hear the boo birds in the Big House as they go to the lockerroom. I give RichRod three years tops.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
has anyone...
ever been to Purdue for a game? I am going to the game next week, wondering what it was like… do they sell alcohol in the stadium? that would be sweet…
Zac @ http://erieisforlovers.wordpress.com
by erieisforlovers on Sep 27, 2008 5:12 PM EDT reply actions
no, but I just laid a really wicked boilermaker!
by Lovethosefreakinnittanylions on Sep 27, 2008 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
well done
Zac @ http://erieisforlovers.wordpress.com
by erieisforlovers on Sep 27, 2008 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Off to hell now.........
I’ll check back in at 9:30pm, and hoping that I won’t be too drunk to type. Somebody shoot me!
by Lovethosefreakinnittanylions on Sep 27, 2008 5:21 PM EDT reply actions
The bright side
Your hell can’t be much worse than a Michigan fan’s hell, known as here and now.
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 27, 2008 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
What if somebody shot you in the leg?
Because then you’d be in no shape to go to a party. Does you local hospital have the game, it may not be too late.
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
notre dame looks better today...
more than Purdue looks bad… IMO…
I hope Purdue comes back to win, and while doing so, find some way to take out Charlie Wides other knee.
Zac @ http://erieisforlovers.wordpress.com
by erieisforlovers on Sep 27, 2008 5:45 PM EDT reply actions
someone very wise...
must have told him his hair made him look like a gay porn star…
Zac @ http://erieisforlovers.wordpress.com
by erieisforlovers on Sep 27, 2008 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions
At the risk of loss of all credibility
Jimmy Clausen moves like an emu.
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
how did you even find that??
you know what, i dont even want to know… ;)
Zac @ http://erieisforlovers.wordpress.com
by erieisforlovers on Sep 27, 2008 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I have a kid...
It’s like his favorite song, he’s 1.
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
how did Michigan score?
i missed it
Zac @ http://erieisforlovers.wordpress.com
by erieisforlovers on Sep 27, 2008 6:13 PM EDT reply actions
You don't get it.
Texas kicking Arkansas’ ass is indisputable evidence that the SEC is superior to the Big 12.
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
ECU
is getting smoked by Houston… looks like the honeymoon is over for them…
Zac @ http://erieisforlovers.wordpress.com
by erieisforlovers on Sep 27, 2008 6:20 PM EDT reply actions
Don't look now
Michigan just scored again.
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
And Again
Wisconsin sucks.
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
Bad times
Michigan’s not going to be in the top 10 when we play them. But Wisconsin could.
Bad turn of events, in a very minor way, for PSU. Fun to watch, though.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions
yikes
what a difference a half makes…
I guess that is what happens when you are one dimensional… Wisky can’t pass worth a lick…
Zac @ http://erieisforlovers.wordpress.com
by erieisforlovers on Sep 27, 2008 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Wisky can’t pass worth a lick
You can say that again.
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
O.K
Wisky can’t pass worth a lick
Zac @ http://erieisforlovers.wordpress.com
by erieisforlovers on Sep 27, 2008 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
ABC hasn't replayed the roughing the passer penalty yet
CONSPIRACCCY!!!!!!
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
Three outs left for the Phillies, incidentally.
Lidge in the game, two run lead. You may resume college football activities.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 6:29 PM EDT reply actions
are you from philly too?
I’m a transplant… I’ve adopted the phils as my second favorite baseball team… next to cleveland (i don’t want to talk about it) haha
Zac @ http://erieisforlovers.wordpress.com
by erieisforlovers on Sep 27, 2008 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Born, but not raised.
And Lidge just put two guys on. One out. I might be dying.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions
If Rich Ashburn were alive
This would kill him.
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
And there was no! doubt! about it!
Holy shit, that nearly killed me.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Good for you...
I grew up a Phillies fan a long time ago, I uesd to listen to Rich on the radio. Back when I was 12 or 13 this would have made me as happy as anything in the world.
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
Not so fast, my friend
What happened, did Michigan miss an extra point?
Okay, nevermind, they look lost. :)
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it just me....
…or is any one else getting really scared about tonights game with Wake, Florida, USC, and potentially Wiscy going down?
I'm with you.
I am a big ball of stress right now.
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
Now...
it’s time for things to go back to normal in the college football world and Penn State to take care of business
wisconsin chokes everytime
i cant believe they blew it… now what’s the biggest game of the year? let’s start with the Illini.
by hawaiipennstatefan on Sep 27, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions
45 minutes til kickoff
And should I stay at BWWs where the AL/GA game will have the sound, or go home where I get the sound and my parents are there to monitor my Yuengling consumption??!! I just won’t be able to stand it if Alabama wins.
BTW (after reading the blog all at one time), why do you guys marry girls who aren’t as into PSU football as you are? One of my qualifications for a future husband is that he can NEVER bitch about me watching PSU football and he will NEVER plan anything that conflicts with a PSU game!!! LOL!
For the glory
Penn State dating service...
New feature of the blog?? May be more accurate than eharmony.com?!
For the glory
Absolutely,
And I’m already inviting prospective suitors (and everyone else) to the PSU Alabama game in 2010.
For the glory
Another drinking state
with a football problem! I guarantee in two years I’ll post the tailgate instructions!
For the glory
I'm there.
Already making some plans for that, although I’ll likely have the new wife with me. Unless I have her killed, Paige.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, I know a few guys
Who will be single if they leave their women for a weekend in Alabama. So there’s hope.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh No!
I can’t believe it. I decided to go out and get a pizza and missed the second half of the Michigan comeback! They looked totally pathetic in the first half. I never figured they would come back. What happened?
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
Wiscy rolled over and died
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 27, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh well
I didn’t think Wisconsin was that good anyway. It would have been nice to have them undefeated when we played them though.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
I’ll be ticked if we don’t beat them. They’re really not that good. Too one-dimensional.
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 27, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
On the other hand
I’m not complaining about cheaper tickets for Madison residents like myself. I didn’t want to think about the price if both teams were undefeated and Gameday came to town.
Anyone else....
see RR shake his fists two plays before they had to punt like they had it in the bag ? He looked so relieved. Then they almost blew it. That would have been perfect. Oh well.
And hey……..I paid 130 bucks for ESPN Lameplan and was treated to such barn burners as:
Pitt Syracuse
Kent State Ball State
Northern Ill. at Eastern Mich.
Marshall WVU
Cincy at Akron
UAB at South Carolina
Western Kentucky at Kentucky
New Mexico at New Mexico State
What a bunch of garbage. Hope the PSU game is worth it tonight :)
Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.
I saw it
I will never forgive Wisconsin for not giving me the joy of seeing the arrogance fall from RichRod’s face. God, that would have been sweet.
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 27, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Does Atlanta not get the ABC coverage?
That sucks! Alabama gets it. Though I’m at the bar and the big screens are devoted to SEC. That sucks, too!
For the glory
At least I'm getting a big screen
at BWWs even w/o the sound. Peer pressure convinced me to stay. You guys have to help me stay focused, please!!!
For the glory
They had Colorado and FSU
blacked out without the gameplan…
Also, you’ll get Va. Tech and Nebraska.
You should have got Texas and Arkansas (or Wisconsin and Michigan) too.
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
Yeah.
I am. I was just throwing out the litany of terrible games. I had/have Colorado FSU, Wisc. Mich, and Va. Tech Nebraska all on regular TV anyhow. So the only other game I was getting really was UT Arkansas. Ark. might think about not travelling outside of the Southeast anymore. Didn’t they get 70 hung on them by USC a few years ago ?
Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.
Maybe you can help me
Alabama’s kicker…Tiffen…
Has he been their kicker for about 25 years? Because it was either him or his old man I saw at Beaver Stadium.
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
The Blue Band should be just about done.
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
Alabama just scored
Thanks to a sucky roughing the passer call. The QB didn’t even hit the ground.
For the glory
Call looked good to me
to the extent I have a “dawg” in that fight… I am sooooo rooting for Alabama.
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
I was brought up
an Auburn fan, so I can’t ever root for Alabama. Incidental facemasks are no longer a penalty, so why was that called? :o)
For the glory
I'm fairly convinced
That Georgia really isn’t that good. I refuse to believe they won’t end up with two or three losses.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Right
You know they’ll blow it against South Carolina or something. They always lose a game they shouldn’t.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
IT'S GAME TIME!
I got the whiteout going on in my living room with the big screen and the surround sound going, rum & coke in my Penn State glass…. I am ready!
WE ARE!!!
Wow
Craig James said we have the defense to go undefeated. I think that’s the nicest thing he’s ever said about Penn State.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
Where's Joe?
He wasn’t at the front of the team?
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
A.J. Wallace is a fucking asshole
He is so slow on returns this year. So tentative.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions
Yes.
He’s been doing that all year. And I have not been drinking nearly enough to watch him return any more kickoffs.
Norwood’s out, which I don’t like. He’s a “glue” player.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
The ref
totally got in Butler’s way on that. He had to adjust his route to avoid running him over.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
Taking advantage of Hull early.
Get used to it, people.
Also, Anthony Scirrotto tackles like my grandmother. Who is dead.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions
I think I just broke my foot.
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
Craptastic.
3 and out, awful punt, shitty defense. Just like we drew it up.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions
FWIW
They roughed the kicker; and
That hit on Williams was out of bounds.
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
Wasn't a 3 and out
They got a first down on the Clark option play.
I’m not worried.. fine, they ran the ball..
We've.........
all seen games like this before. This could end up 49 – 7 before we know it. Our favor of course.
Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.
He had the whole field in front of him.
Nobody else from Illinois in sight.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I think
they should be more conservative on offense.
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
Bwahahaha.
“Crime Law and Justice” major getting busted for weed. Well played, ABC.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions
Okay, okay. Let's settle in.
There’s your debut of the Clark zone read.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions
You've trained her well!
Hopefully, she’s not saying “not nice, Penn State!” tomorrow.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Just sneak it in after that penalty.
Should be an easy TD.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Once the Seven Nation Army gets rolling....
Remember when the crowd was out it?
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
Not that it's ever *not* ass-puckering time, but...
…it’s kickoff coverage time.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually, he stinks. A lot.
He took two steps back on that QB draw and Illinois got the first down. And I hate to bash the kid, and realize that we’ve been ridiculously spoiled with ILB’s, but…
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
To feel better
I’m gonna go watch the youtube footage of Poz against Illinois.
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 27, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
That's a touchdown, I think.
And that’s our worst nightmare, Sargeant on Benn.
Better hope for “indisputable evidence”, lawya.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions
ESPN Gameplan BUSTED
No game for me, see fanpost.
Blogging about D.C. Baseball since April '04. Penn State alum. Also partial to the Washington Capitals, New York Yankees and Yale football.
Going back home
where I have HD TV and sound, but no wifi for my laptop. Sick of these Alabama fans and Alabama winning out of hand. Can’t wait to read the blog at the half. Let’s go State!!!!
For the glory
Didn't look like a TD to me
And it sure didn’t hurt that Benn got both his hands on Sargeant’s back while the ball was still in the air.
"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
And it's only been two drives, but...
It’s pretty fucking easy to mount a touchdown drive when you’re always starting at midfield.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions
Hey look
I guess we stole the “fly sweep” from Oregon St.
"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
I just.........
don’t see 4.3 speed in Derrick WIlliams. I don’t know why that is.
Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.
Don't think he ever had it, really.
He’s solid. Pretty good player, great citizen.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Or the BEST PLAYER EVER.
Sometimes I’m wrong.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Daryll Clark is good.
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
Awesome play
They play faked to Williams to freeze the linebackers. Then he runs a wheel route wide open down the sideline. Same play as last week only he stayed in bounds this week.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
Now let's see how they do at their own 20.
Fucking “Sweet Caroline”. I hate that shit.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions
24
wheres norwood? josh hull blows
"I've gotto go with PSU. Ill make that pick every year till I die, and eventually it's gonna happen. Hear me now."- LL Cool J
Oh, fucking hell.
That’s ridiculous. Refs are talking, did it hit Illinois first somehow?
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions
We're going to lose the ball here, guys
That hit Timmons.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions
Oooh, no it didn't.
Last angle showed it hitting the left arm of the Illinois player.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Now you're just making me look worse.
Sorry. :)
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
And now you're making me blush.
Stop toying with my emotions, please.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
ahhh
this game is going to take a year out of my life.
You find out life's this game of inches. And so is football.
by BleedingBlue4Psu on Sep 27, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
It's okay
Brent M. said it earlier.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Touche
"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
Don't worry
Musburger mentioned it earlier.
"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
I've been wondering the same thing.
He’s gone down awkwardly at least three or four times already.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
He’s scaring me with that.
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 27, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously.
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
That got weird.
Good point about the misty rain, though. Tough to see on the regular camera, but the close-ups show it.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions
I take back
every bad thing I ever said about Derrick Williams
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
Wow.
This is unreal. I mean……..come on……..I am starting to think Hall and Jay stole Henry Winkler’s playbook. Amazingly conceived plays.
Eric Watters Atlanta, Ga.
Herbstreet was wrong
For better or worse, Jay is calling the plays.
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
Surprised I haven't been looking, but..
Any sign of Evans or Koroma yet?
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions
Nicey nice.
Gotta let Juice beat you with his arm.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK
YEEEEAAAAAHHHHH!!!!
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
Haha
I’m not going to go back and look, but if it was the same person disparaging both AS and DW…you’re 0 for 2 tonight!!
"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
Deon Butler hasn't done shit tonight, and probably beats up retarded old ladies.
Too obvious?
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha
How about…Andrew Quarless gets lost running routes.
Oh wait.
"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
Josh Hull
Needs some red bull
You find out life's this game of inches. And so is football.
by BleedingBlue4Psu on Sep 27, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions
Stinky
He was awful on that big run for Dufresne.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Gotta get more penetration
That’s what she said.
"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 27, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
If we can get to halftime
we’ll be okay.
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
Punter was slow last time
But we have the return on. I’d go after that guy at some point, though.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions
back from hell......
wasn’t as bad as I thought. 3 hour open bar and a bartender who loves PSU so he put the game on at the bar!
by Lovethosefreakinnittanylions on Sep 27, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions
GOAL 1A
Illinois does not get the ball back.
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
Interesting decision here.
And Royster’s holding his left arm gingerly.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions
Stupid call.
Green between the tackles?
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
royster holding his arm funny
when he ran off the field?
by Lovethosefreakinnittanylions on Sep 27, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions
Why no option?
Anything except what they did.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Musberger calls it an "analog call"
As opposed to “Spread HD”
by Dr Screenpass on Sep 27, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
agreed...
but we need all the horses in the stable to be healthy.
by Lovethosefreakinnittanylions on Sep 27, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
He lit 'em up!
This could go on all night.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Mo Evans flying high!!!!
(I apologize for the poor choice of words)
by Lovethosefreakinnittanylions on Sep 27, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions
Royster
Back in there.
"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
Even
If it’s only for a kneel-down.
"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
Being friendly with PSU's own Lisa Salters
Don’t know the years, but she played basketball at PSU.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Joe said the knee is sore....
will he go to the press box for the 2nd half?
by Lovethosefreakinnittanylions on Sep 27, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions
who gets the ball
to start the 2nd half?
by Lovethosefreakinnittanylions on Sep 27, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions
Bad guys.
Illinois won the toss and deferred.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate the SEC
Georgia is down 31-3 and their guys are still chest bumping each other after routine tackles.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
Well yeah...
…but wouldn’t you do the same if you just tackled a guy who’s probably better than any NFL player right now?
"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
If the defense does as well in the scond half
this year, as they did last year. We’re goning to be fine.
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
I accredit that to
Tom Bradly
You find out life's this game of inches. And so is football.
by BleedingBlue4Psu on Sep 27, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Halftime thoughts
The offense is looking good as long as they don’t get too cute. The OLine has to be more consistent in opening holes for the running backs. Hopefully Royster is good to go in the second half.
The defense looked horrible to start, but shut them out in the second quarter. The defensive line has to tighten up and clog the middle on the running plays. And thus far they aren’t getting any pass rush to speak of. They have to keep Juice in the pocket and make him try to pass the ball. Luckily the Illini shot themselves in the foot with penalties on one drive and turned it over on another.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
We're the better team
On offense, there’s no need to throw the deep ball. We’re picking up rushing yards in chunks, and our WR’s have been turning short passes into 1st downs all night long.
Agree about the defense. Make Juice throw, keep him in the pocket. Sell out against the run and make them beat us through the air. That’s when INT’s happen.
Happy with the effort, but feel that we could be winning by at least 2 TD’s right now.
"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 27, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
It looks like a play or two from taking over
Hi from Oregon State, I am pulling for Penn State tonight big time, I seriously believe that Nittany Lions can take the BIG 10. They are driving, but a few small things have stopped their drives.
Welcome
and great win for you guys on Thursday
by SweepTheLeg on Sep 27, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Glad to see OSU beat USC
Wish I could see the game – I’m less than 4 hours from State College and I’m stuck with Virginia Tech – Nebraska.
Should be an interesting game next year Corvallis.
I'm in Virginia
Good to follow it on gametracker though.
A few notes
After a shaky start….we are looking good. The D is stepping it up.
- I’ve been drinking since the Phillies game started. NL EAST CHAMPS BABY!!!
C. Suck it White Sox!!! (I’m a KC Royals fans, the Phils are my #2 team)
I really wish I was at this game tonight. A friend of mine is there as a junior in the student section….he is a Florida State fan….but he says he is now becoming a PSU fan!
I need to move back to northeast PA to be with all my PSU fan friends………these 12 saturdays in the fall is why I live the other 40 weeks of the year
I can’t wait to go to the PSU vs Michigan game! RVing & Tailgating……..gonna be a blast
WE ARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
josh hull....
sucks… i’m sorry, but he is not taking care of business…
Zac @ http://erieisforlovers.wordpress.com
by erieisforlovers on Sep 27, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions
We're just spoiled here at Linebacker U
He’s not terrible for a first year starter
You find out life's this game of inches. And so is football.
by BleedingBlue4Psu on Sep 27, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Astorino
will be good.
J Leaman was special.
by SweepTheLeg on Sep 27, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I love the Maurice Evans Diving Tackles
You find out life's this game of inches. And so is football.
by BleedingBlue4Psu on Sep 27, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions
Is Ron Zook high?
Really, you didn’t think we’d catch up to that hurry-up crap on short yardage?
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
You can't decline that penalty
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
Yeah I thought the same thing.
The on-field action
by gumbercules on Sep 27, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
jaypa is on BSD
and he wants our advice
You find out life's this game of inches. And so is football.
by BleedingBlue4Psu on Sep 27, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
you misunderstood
he wants political advice for Obama
You find out life's this game of inches. And so is football.
by BleedingBlue4Psu on Sep 27, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Weird. Very weird.
Illinois was absolutely overloaded to that side on 3rd down. Should’ve changed the play or called timeout. Oh, well. 10 point lead.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm hoping
They were just setting up Illinois for a PA fade to the corner later in the game
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
Thats a couple times
the Penn State has moved the ball down and got conservative, would like to see some passing to open things up.
by orangemocha on Sep 27, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't hate the call at all
We’re running all over them. Clark shouldn’t have hesitated.
"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
clark hasn't really audibled out of any plays at all this season
that was as good of an opportunity as any
Message from Tailgate Shogun in the stadium.
Dear Ron Zook,
You’re an idiot.
Warmest regards,
Everybody who isn’t retarded.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions
For some reason I laugh
Every time Brent Musberger says “The Juice”.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions
penn state does not...
look as good as they could..
Zac @ http://erieisforlovers.wordpress.com
by erieisforlovers on Sep 27, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions
A little holding on Evans there.
But the linebackers are…not good. NIce play by Rubin there.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions
When did Mark Rubin start being somewhat good?
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 27, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions
In Ron Zook's words
“Juice sux.”
Okay, that was BHGP, but close enough.
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 27, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
If you're an Illinois fan
Do you really want Juice Williams throwing up the ball? They were calling Steven Threet’s passes “air fumbles” on mgoblog today, and Juice is no different in the passing game.
by gumbercules on Sep 27, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Is this disco demolition night?
Brent and Herbie’s ties are from 1977, I think.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions
We have no idea how to defend this stuff
Killed us last year, too.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions
I'm not looking forward to Pryor and Beanie
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 27, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Beautiful play by A.J.
Been waiting for that guy to make the leap at CB.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions
3rd and 6
STOPPED
Zac @ http://erieisforlovers.wordpress.com
by erieisforlovers on Sep 27, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions
SHANK!@~!!
Zac @ http://erieisforlovers.wordpress.com
by erieisforlovers on Sep 27, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions
Brainlock
Illinois totally abandoned what worked the entire way down the field.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions
Message found on Daryl Clark's phone
U want 2 roll wit da Zook Hook?!!!
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 27, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions
That was Green
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 27, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Shit.
Hope Royster isn’t hurt, because Green’s going to be on the bench soon.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions
3rd down
we better get some pressure here….juice has had all day to throw
24-17
It could have been really worse.
Offense gotta score some TDs now in the 4th. Can’t let it go to the wire.
Let's talk about Big Ten Rivalries
BEAT ILLINOIS!
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
DWILL!!!!!!!!!!
3 TD’S!!!!!!!!!!!
"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
The "real" Derrick Willams!!!
WOOOO!
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 27, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions
He sure as hell
stood up last night. WOW!
You finally got your answer.
"A setback is just a set up for a comeback." -Drew Brees
yahhhhhhhhhh
You find out life's this game of inches. And so is football.
by BleedingBlue4Psu on Sep 27, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions
Bye, bye, motherfuckers!
So happy for Derrick right now, seriously. He’s earned this.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions
Not surprised at all.
By every account, he’s a great guy.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I was there in 94
Down 28-3 at halftime and a 99 yard drive to win.
This is about as fun though.
YES!!!!!
Zac @ http://erieisforlovers.wordpress.com
by erieisforlovers on Sep 27, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions
I screamed so loud
I almost puked
"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008
I am so excited...
this is fantastic…
Zac @ http://erieisforlovers.wordpress.com
by erieisforlovers on Sep 27, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions
awesome
now all there red-zone opportunities are going to be in the student section (read: LOUD!) end of the stadium…..but let’s hope they don’t that opportunity
Damn it
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 27, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions
How the hell does that happen?
Dear Lord.
Although, those of us who bet on the Over just won.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions
He sure did.
Unless he was supposed to get some sort of help from a safety.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Why was he on Benn anyway?
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 27, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Rubin
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 27, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions
wheres the pass rush?
You find out life's this game of inches. And so is football.
by BleedingBlue4Psu on Sep 27, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
That was just bad defense.
It wasn’t BDDB. They blitzed Hull and Gbadyu. Neither came close to getting there.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Terrible
Rubin one-on-one with Benn is a terrible mismatch. Even Juice knows that
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
if we...
play like this… we will never beat osu
Zac @ http://erieisforlovers.wordpress.com
by erieisforlovers on Sep 27, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions
Vontae Davis
First time I heard that name all day.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions
smell
the glove
Zac @ http://erieisforlovers.wordpress.com
by erieisforlovers on Sep 27, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions
musberger
Is it me or does Brent call players the wrong name more than anyone? He just called Royster Dufrene!
Boom
Goes the dynamite!!
"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
A look at the scoreboard
534 comments so far.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions
This thread's getting too big for my PC
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 27, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Any thoughts
on doing the moderated LiveBlog thing that has gotten popular recently?
by gumbercules on Sep 27, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I've seen it
And I don’t like it. I don’t want to have to moderate every single comment.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Jay's a quality coach?
Never thought of that. Thanks, Brent.
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 27, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions
Not that I'm a JayPa lover, but...
…is he EVER going to get any credit from anyone?
"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
BOWWWWWWMAAAANNNNNNNNN
You find out life's this game of inches. And so is football.
by BleedingBlue4Psu on Sep 27, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions
Bowman is so awesome
Truly the next great LB here. He forced the early pitch, then stripped it.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 11:01 PM EDT reply actions
Bowman's a stud
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 27, 2008 11:01 PM EDT reply actions
YES
Bowman played the perfectly. Forced Juice to pitch. Then he catches the RB and forces the fumble
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
Keep playing the HD offense
You find out life's this game of inches. And so is football.
by BleedingBlue4Psu on Sep 27, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions
How dare u insult da Zook Hook!
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 27, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Should have went for the jugular
Now, they got the ball at the 20 with little over 6 mins. Plenty of time for that offense to score.
man
They should have just let Kelly kick it there. If not, just punt it with Boone. Don’t get cute
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
Wonder if the wet grass played a factor
Not surprised they did it. It should’ve worked, too.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
RichRod did not deserve a gatorade bath
God, that game sucked.
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 27, 2008 11:11 PM EDT reply actions
Well, half of it.
The last 30 minutes were a lot of fun.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Not for me
I hate Michigan too friggin much. Stupid Badgers.
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 27, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Put another way...
Exciting result, bad football.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions
Respectfully disagree. While it was not a perfect game fof PSU, it was a good result for the first real test.
Comment mishap
I meant the Wisconsin / Michigan game.
by Run Up The Score on Sep 27, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
After 2 years of Morelli
Clark is such a breath of fresh air. Love this guy.
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 27, 2008 11:16 PM EDT reply actions
I'm just happy with the W.
38-24. #6 in the AP poll. Big Ten frontrunners with OSU.
GO STATE BEAT PURDUE
PENN STATE
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 27, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Herbie REALLY likes us
Will the real Derrick Williams please stand up?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 27, 2008 11:21 PM EDT reply actions
Good win
We survived the early Illinois rush. We survived upset saturday. The dream continues for at least another week.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
I don't think Purdue is even remotely scary.
by gumbercules on Sep 27, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
True
I can’t see Purdue’s defense putting up much of a fight. The only thing that can kill us is turnovers.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
Great performance by the D
Spotted ’em 14 points in the 1st quarter, only 10 points for the rest of the game. Good to have those extra bodies back!!
"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
We Are......
- in the nation? We will see when the polls come out
My top 10:
1. Okla
2. LSU
3. Bama
4. Texas
5. Mizzou
6. PSU
7. USC
8. Tex Tech
9. BYU
10. S Fla
Great win tonight
After watching Wisconsin, I thought the beast two team sin the Big Ten was Illi and Penn State. After tonight, the best team is easily Penn State.
Get me outta SEC country!!
Really, it pains me to deal with these fools.
Ole Miss beating Florida is “it’s the SEC.” Well that Ole Miss team had the pleasure of losing to Wake Forest. That’s not really a great thing to have on your record, especially after Navy knocked them off.
And what a surprise, Va Tech lucks their way to another win. Unfortunately I didn’t get to see the Penn State game… Can’t wait to see how deep this team can go!
How high will we go?
Got in from State College about 2:30 AM. Grrreat game. All white, only a smattering of excuse-me orange. I have concerns about our defense, Illinois at times moved too easily both on the ground and in the air. But we never lost composure and always came right back, looking like champs. Mark May has us at #5, does he have a vote?
Keep it in perspective
Apparently
Corso and Desmond both have us at #4… but I also don’t know if they get votes or not.
Corso
The facilities have a special ballot for Corso. He takes his construction paper and crayon vote and puts it in his own voting slot. Unfortunately, that slot goes to a shredder, which shreds the paper and drops it in Herbstreit’s gerbil’s cage. Corso doesn’t know it, though, and the gerbil enjoys the plush floor material. Everyone wins.
Connecticut #23?
When northwestern and michigan state are just out of the polls at #26 & 27.
by Lovethosefreakinnittanylions on Sep 28, 2008 12:47 PM EDT reply actions
Mmm. Feels Good.
Just checking in. The game was a blast, though PSU allowed Illinois to stick around. I think PSU could have had at least two more scores (maybe three) if not for bonehead plays/play-calling.
Highlights of the Game:
(1) The win.
(2) The waves. The regular wave was great and all, but the slow motion, followed by the insanely fast-motion waves, were hilarious. Definitely one of the best game atmospheres I have been at, save for the OSU ’05 game.
I agree 100%
This has been one of the best games I have been at. Before that was The OSU ‘05 game. I do have a question tho. I have never heard that much music being played before. I didn’t know that was allowed. The Waves were the best thing that I have seen.
agree
Great atmosphere, the best I have seen and as much or more excitement than the tOSU game last year.
Keep it in perspective
music
Do you mean songs played over the loudspeaker like……….“Have you ever seen the rain?”—————twice? I think that’s all part of Guido’s strategy in making the PSU game day fun,exciting, and the crowd energized. Whether you’re a fan of piped in music or you’d prefer the blue band, its hard to argue with the fact that its been working.
"Boy that student section now is up and really making a gigantic amount of noise. You see the sea of white, the white out. Well they are 2 minutes and 28 seconds away from the whiteout of the Buckeyes here tonight." - Ron Franklin
yeah the piped in music
I didn’t know you could do it when the other team was in the huddle. I thought you could only do it after you scored. I mean don’t get me wrong it got the crowd going and it was cool to hear so many people sing “Have you ever seen the rain?”……….twice!!
Oh, ok.
I don’t know about not being able to pipe in music while the team’s in the huddle. There must be a gray area there, and I wouldn’t doubt if psu is really pushing the limits. The music tends to fade once they break the huddle, so perhaps you can’t pipe in music when they are at the line of scrimage?
"Boy that student section now is up and really making a gigantic amount of noise. You see the sea of white, the white out. Well they are 2 minutes and 28 seconds away from the whiteout of the Buckeyes here tonight." - Ron Franklin
I think its silly that they see a need to pipe in music to get people energized. If anything, there is just TOO much stimulation going on all the time…one person hitting a cowbell, another guy trying to start a wave for the fiftieth time, then a WE ARE chant starts up, and on top of it all, Guido expects us to sing along to some tacky bon jovi anachronism.
Meanwhile our offense is facing third and long and waving their arms for the student section to quiet down.
I love the energy, i love the cheers, i love the traditions, but the music is unnecessary and embarrassing. It makes it look like our fans don’t care about the football, and need this stuff to get into it. The best parts of the game are when the crowd has its head into the action, not the extracurriculars.
by borisborisboris on Sep 28, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
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