New Years Day Open Thread
by BSD on Jan 1, 2009 8:00 AM EST
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Please use this thead for discussing the early games today. We'll start another thread at 5 PM for the Rose Bowl.
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Penn State!
Happy 2009 to the BSD Brigade. May it get off to a rousing start at approximately 4:30 PM EST.
Anyone want to start a Pitt fiasco link dump? That team looked so clueless that even I’m amazed.
'People are about as happy as they decide they want to be'
by Pete the Streak on Jan 1, 2009 8:49 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
How 'bout it
I wonder if all the Pitt trolls are over at Building the Dam congratulating the Beavers. Somehow, I doubt it.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Jan 1, 2009 8:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Or crying their eyes out,
and bitching on Mondesi’s House.
Let’s get Adam to check things out over there.
Then again, WFY is right: why waste the effort?
'People are about as happy as they decide they want to be'
by Pete the Streak on Jan 1, 2009 10:12 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why waste the effort...
on Temple West?
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 Jan 1, 2009 9:42 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
was anyone watching College Game Day final last night?
They were reviewing the highlights, got to the OrSU – Pitt score and Lou Holtz was a riot. They didn’t show any footage and Holtz said, “we showed the highlights – there were none”. Then he went on to bust Mark May’s balls about his “alma matter”. Loved it!
by PSU Jen on Jan 1, 2009 11:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah that was great.
Lou and Mark really dislike each other. They push it to the point of making it uncomfortable for the audience.
by gumbercules on Jan 1, 2009 11:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yesterday
some quick break between games, May was trying to make fun of Lou for being in the booth…not only was it a bad joke, but Lou had no effing clue what he was getting at. This went on for like 2 full minutes and ended with May looking away, with the most phony laugh you’ve ever seen. It was awesome.
Kevin @ Black Shoe Diaries
by Kevin HD on Jan 1, 2009 11:33 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Douches
First off, that was the worst football game I’ve ever been to. I was surprised by the number of Pitt fans in attendance, but found it amusing that most of them were wearing steelers garb instead of panthers. They were definitely the douchebags I expected them to be. After seeing my wife and I wearing PSU gear half of them would scream Penn State sucks. It didn’t really bother me too much though. I simply responded, “That’s why we’re in the Rose Bowl and you’re in what?……oh yeah the Sun Bowl.” Just follow that up by laughing in their face and watch them walk away in shame. At least they were smart enough to stop talking shit after watching their team lay an egg on the field.
"gotta love the HD"
by biscoiv on Jan 1, 2009 12:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Somehow
I doubt the silence will last.
Kevin @ Black Shoe Diaries
by Kevin HD on Jan 1, 2009 12:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha
Just turned ESPN on. First grats to the Beavs. This shittsburg team is the one McCoy said would blow out PSU? What a tool.
by Rockin on Jan 1, 2009 9:11 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Off in ten
Which one of these song girls do you think Zug is going to bang in the endzone after his first touchdown?
Holla atchas later from the Granddaddy!
pax et amor
by jtothep on Jan 1, 2009 9:32 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Zug...
Well, I’d imagine by the end of the game he should get around to all of them.
by smashtheguitar on Jan 1, 2009 11:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll say it:
The Song Girls are overrated.
Sure, I’d do all of them, but compared to some other squads (ASU, all SEC teams), they’re just “meh.”
by Tailgate Shogun on Jan 1, 2009 9:54 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Arizona State?
I seem to remember a XXX e-mail scooting around these internets a few years back that featured a cheerleader from said institution. Make that XXXXX.
Sure, she was cute. Not to mention ridiculously uninhibited.
'People are about as happy as they decide they want to be'
by Pete the Streak on Jan 1, 2009 10:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I have to agree.
Kevin @ Black Shoe Diaries
by Kevin HD on Jan 1, 2009 10:58 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Everybody ready?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCPU96Oa-18&feature=channel
by 4thand15 on Jan 1, 2009 10:17 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
This was awesome!
Thanks for sharing. Mamma Bowman reminds me a little of Whoppi. She’s ready to rock! Let’s go State!
by PSU Jen on Jan 1, 2009 10:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I love it
“Yeah I’m gonna sleep tonight, then I’m going to wake up bright and early I’m gonna wreck somebody up.”
Kevin @ Black Shoe Diaries
by Kevin HD on Jan 1, 2009 10:57 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LET'S GO P S U
I can’t wait to see our seniors out there one last time!
by millzners on Jan 1, 2009 10:19 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
You know what
Thanksgiving was always my favorite holiday, but based on the amount of football I watched yesterday, and how excited I was about waking up for 11 am football, that might be changing.
Kevin @ Black Shoe Diaries
by Kevin HD on Jan 1, 2009 11:08 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Iowa
Playing out of their minds right now. I feel like if we played the season again starting tomorrow they’d be a 11-1 team, and Shonn Greene would be getting a lot more Heisman attention. Too bad it took so long for the pieces to fall into place.
by gumbercules on Jan 1, 2009 11:49 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
yea, but didn't that kicker miss a field goal?
he couldn’t do that when we played them, dammit!!!
by PSU Jen on Jan 1, 2009 11:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Iowa
Another slow Big 11 school whoppin’ up the superfast SEC.
The loss to Iowa not lookin’ to bad right now.
I know longer know what i am, or what i'm doing!!! This quote is either from a Rich Rod press conference or Mozart's Figaro, not sure which yet.
by 31rulesall on Jan 1, 2009 11:52 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
The
USC ladies are HOT!!!!!!!
Zug must have had some fun this week.
by SweepTheLeg on Jan 1, 2009 11:55 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
im leaving for the game soon.
just wanted to stop by and say its been a great year and im stoked. first ever time seeing PSU live!
WE ARE!
We are not normal...WE are Legends...We are PENN STATE!
by hawaiipennstatefan on Jan 1, 2009 12:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Blue Band
just rocked the Rose Bowl Parade!!!
LET’S GO STATE!!! BEAT THE TROJANS!!!
by amandakt on Jan 1, 2009 12:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
did u just see it on tv or are you there?
by PSU Jen on Jan 1, 2009 12:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
just saw it on tv!!!
i wish i was there!!!
they showed a lot of the band too…more time than USC’s band!!!
by amandakt on Jan 1, 2009 12:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
damn. i'll have to wait to see it on youtube
thanks!
by PSU Jen on Jan 1, 2009 12:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
unfortunately
the ditzy broad announcing called our mascot a “bear”.
happy new year everyone!
World F#$king Champions
by psudrozz on Jan 1, 2009 12:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
wow
I just turned this on, these announcers are insane. It’s like cheesy morning radio on steroids.
Kevin @ Black Shoe Diaries
by Kevin HD on Jan 1, 2009 12:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I honestly...
don’t listen to the announcers…
by amandakt on Jan 1, 2009 12:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Iowa is holding its own, they are so much better than their record.
We just needed a couple players, a couple people to buy in to the fact and we were able to do it. --A.Q. Shipley
by psu on Jan 1, 2009 12:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
holding their own?
more like BIG TEN DOMINATION. w00t
by raimman on Jan 1, 2009 12:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Here's what Mark May had to say:
“Blah, blah, USC is too fast. Blah, blah, yes, PSU did play Oregon State, but I don’t care. Blah, blah, blah.”
Throw it to Zug!
by ReadingRambler on Jan 1, 2009 12:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I turn off Espn now if May starts to talk.
by jebatzel on Jan 1, 2009 12:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Most of the time...
the “experts” disregard the Oregon State game…
They mainly only recognize the tOSU game for whatever reason.
IN other news congrats to Oregon State!
by deihlba on Jan 1, 2009 1:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I just vomited a lil bit in my mouth
…listening to Mark May and his lovefest for USC.
talking about who we played…CC, Cuse, Temple…well who the heck did USC play? Wash? Wash St? yeah real quality teams!
i hate him….
by amandakt on Jan 1, 2009 12:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget....
PSU is going to be so surprised with the speed of USC. It’s nothing we’ve ever faced….
by PSU Jen on Jan 1, 2009 12:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Just like Tennessee and FSU....
Might as well give up already.
by kmblue on Jan 1, 2009 12:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
OMG
Regis on ESPN and Lou looking like a moron. Who scripts this crap?
by PSU Jen on Jan 1, 2009 12:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That Regis thing was awesome
hahaha ND sucks
Throw it to Zug!
by ReadingRambler on Jan 1, 2009 12:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
PENN STATE!!!
Throw it to Zug!
by ReadingRambler on Jan 1, 2009 12:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pitt's Ugly Loss in Sun Bowl
“Pitt is back!” ??? Wow, embarrassing even to read that out loud.
And how about the AFLAC trivia question during the broadcast? “Who was the quarterback of the last Pitt team to win 10 or more games in a season?” Everyone’s mind raced back to Dan Marino; admit it, yours did. The announcers were sure there must’ve been a Pitt team more recent than Marino’s. (“Tyler Palko, Alex van Pelt, Rod Rutherford; surely one of them had a 10+ win team” they said on-air.) When the answer popped up, and there was Marino’s face in an old, old photo, how embarrassing. 1981. The answer (and the reaction) said more than any Pitt-basher on this message board could. Over 25 years since the last 10+ win Pitt team?!
Haven’t won ten or more games since 1981. The streak continues. “Pitt is back”, my butt!
The silence from Mark May on ESPN’s postgame was absolutely deafening. And beautiful.
And how ‘bout Lou Holtz busting Mark May’s chops and crackin’ on Pitt? Considering the source, that was brutal. And beautiful.
by riprock57 on Jan 1, 2009 12:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You know what's stupid?
The Gator Bowl, who let them play that on NYD?
Kevin @ Black Shoe Diaries
by Kevin HD on Jan 1, 2009 1:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thank you Iowa for winning so far.
Iowa is better than their record. They’ll be a force next season.
by kmblue on Jan 1, 2009 1:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Why does MSU keep running backwards?
Kevin @ Black Shoe Diaries
by Kevin HD on Jan 1, 2009 1:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
ESSS EEEEE CEEE SPEED, DAWG!!!1
Throw it to Zug!
by ReadingRambler on Jan 1, 2009 1:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Right
MSU defense is nothing they have seen. a few turnovers does a lot to offset all that speed
Keep it in perspective
by JuniataMan on Jan 1, 2009 1:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
2.5 hours until
we gonna “gonna wreck somebody up”.
Kevin @ Black Shoe Diaries
by Kevin HD on Jan 1, 2009 1:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Haha!
Way to handle that punt!
To Hell With Georgia! Go Sparty :D
by hasuprotoss on Jan 1, 2009 2:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Evidently
ESSS EEEE CEEE speed doesn’t count for punters.
Throw it to Zug!
by ReadingRambler on Jan 1, 2009 2:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe the ball fell too fast
Keep it in perspective
by JuniataMan on Jan 1, 2009 2:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Off to the game
Looks like WE have home field advantage. My prediction anyway.
by Mr. Rosewater on Jan 1, 2009 2:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Georgia can thank Penn State for that touchdown
That’s the exact same play we ran to Deon Butler. Fake the bubble screen. The safety bites and the WR is running wide open down the middle.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Jan 1, 2009 3:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Incidentally
That’s the same face I had when I realized they’re going to show Stafford’s mother 590 times.
Throw it to Zug!
by ReadingRambler on Jan 1, 2009 3:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It wouldn't be the Big Ten
Without SOS.
Throw it to Zug!
by ReadingRambler on Jan 1, 2009 3:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
TOUCHDOWN MSU
Finally
Keep it in perspective
by JuniataMan on Jan 1, 2009 3:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Reverse SOS
instead of blowing it late, come back late. Hell, they did it against us last year
by letsgopsu on Jan 1, 2009 3:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Who should I root for in the Rose Bowl?
I’m torn….
1) Oregon State lost to Penn State. And beat USC. I’d rather say that we beat the team that won the Rose Bowl.
2) I like Penn State fans a lot better than USC fans. Except, my girlfriend is a USC fan. So… yeah.
3) If USC wins, the Pac-10 will go 5-0 in bowl games.
4) I love watching U$C lose!
help please?
--JB--
www.buildingthedam.com
by Jake Bertalotto on Jan 1, 2009 3:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Look on the bright side
Either way, It’s win – win for you no matter the outcome.
by DC Trojan on Jan 1, 2009 3:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Your answer
You’re asking PSU fans who you should root for. Not USC fans. I think that’s your answer.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Jan 1, 2009 4:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was being facetious
DC is right. It’s a win-win, which it wouldn’t have been had the Beavers made the Rose bowl trip.
--JB--
www.buildingthedam.com
by Jake Bertalotto on Jan 1, 2009 4:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like MSU is going to lose
I know I shouldn’t say this, I know that I should be pulling for a Big 10 win, but I am not sorry the Spartans are losing, not after the shenanigans D’Antoni pulled at the end of the PSU game.
by ljdevine on Jan 1, 2009 4:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I understand
I feel the same way, and I will again when I watch the Fiesta Bowl
by letsgopsu on Jan 1, 2009 4:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I hear ya....
I’m torn. I think that I would have rather seen MSU win today b/c it only makes PSU look better. D’Antoni got his arse kickin in Happy Valley and that is good enough for me.
by PSU Jen on Jan 1, 2009 4:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Big 10
Even after we kick ass in 30 minutes, we will have the specter of the “weak Big 10” hanging over us. Iowa looked really good, so that will help
by letsgopsu on Jan 1, 2009 4:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
and even though n'western lost
they looked pretty darn good too
by PSU Jen on Jan 1, 2009 4:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What was the line on this game?
Keep it in perspective
by JuniataMan on Jan 1, 2009 4:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
In the Air
Must be almost time, I am starting to feel the presence of ZUG!
by letsgopsu on Jan 1, 2009 4:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It will
The thread is scheduled to go up at 5 PM ET.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Jan 1, 2009 4:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is that what that was?
I felt a little light headed for a second
Keep it in perspective
by JuniataMan on Jan 1, 2009 4:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That's him
The father, the son and the holy Zug
by letsgopsu on Jan 1, 2009 4:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Mayhem is absolutely Pumped up
Watch out Dirty Sanchez
by cmdpsu15 on Jan 1, 2009 4:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
ok, not to be a real girl here....
but is anyone else noticing Herbie’s hair? It looks like a bad sun in job.
by PSU Jen on Jan 1, 2009 4:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ha!
Is is also too short. Love having some other PSU girls here.
by letsgopsu on Jan 1, 2009 4:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Almost as bad as Flutie's
Keep it in perspective
by JuniataMan on Jan 1, 2009 4:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Poor guy
trying to hold on to his glory days!
by letsgopsu on Jan 1, 2009 4:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
we should be nice
he does like psu and joepa….
by PSU Jen on Jan 1, 2009 4:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
USC Home Game?
I see a lot of white there. We’ll see how Sanchez likes being booed in his home town.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Jan 1, 2009 4:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Kewl
don;t those shades make the and look, like TOTALLY cool?
(hope the intense sarcasm comes across)
by letsgopsu on Jan 1, 2009 4:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I am dismayed by the pregame show:
there has be no mention of ZUG. John Saunders should repent or meet his doom.
All your base are belong to JoePa.
by mushdamma on Jan 1, 2009 4:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The Band is awesome.
I really believe we traveled very well. So far, nothing but white and We Are chants on the tv.
by kmblue on Jan 1, 2009 4:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
b/c usc is not a real school
just an nfl farm club!!!
by PSU Jen on Jan 1, 2009 4:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I heard USC is petitioning to become the 33rd NFL franchise.
by kmblue on Jan 1, 2009 4:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
well they do have the best defense EVER
And Patrick/Blackledge said something about 9 of their 11 defensive guys going in the first day. Why wouldn’t they?!?!?!
by PSU Jen on Jan 1, 2009 4:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
BUT
Mayhem is rankek higher than any of their boys
by letsgopsu on Jan 1, 2009 4:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
its just too bad
he doesn’t play for the best defense EVER!!!!!!!!!!
by PSU Jen on Jan 1, 2009 4:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Can only hear PSU fans
So much for a home field game for USC!
by hasuprotoss on Jan 1, 2009 4:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Craig James
What a tool. He really believes Penn State is scared of USC.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Jan 1, 2009 4:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
did anyone going to the game
say they would post from their blackberries or somethng? i’d like to get an opinion from someone in house….
by PSU Jen on Jan 1, 2009 4:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
musberger and herbie doing the game...
i hate them already
I wouldn't trust old rooster me neither.
by spakajewia on Jan 1, 2009 4:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Brent Musberger is speaking...
close to game time.
WE ARE!!
by kmblue on Jan 1, 2009 4:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Is the game thread open?
Keep it in perspective
by JuniataMan on Jan 1, 2009 5:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
New Thread is Up
Please join us there.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Jan 1, 2009 5:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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