Penn State 52, Eastern Illinois 3: We Finally Get The Beatdown We Were Promised

by KevinHD on Oct 11, 2009 4:28 PM EDT

This was the fourth and final installment of a highly criticized out of conference schedule and really the first time all year the team dominated from start to finish like we all were expecting.

Clark made it look way too easy through the air -- a 12.3 yard average and 128.1 QB rating were both by far the highest numbers turned in this year- - although he had just 19 attempts, which qualifies as the season low.

Powel led the way on the other end of the aerial attack with 79 yards and a touchdown. Zug and Moye combined for 67 yards, Quarless and Suhey continue to be an important part of the offense, and how about freshman Justin Brown? Summarized nicely by the CDT:

Freshman wide receiver Justin Brown made the first three catches of his Penn State career, including a 26-yard grab of a Daryll Clark pass in the second quarter and a diving, toe-tapping sideline grab of a Kevin Newsome pass in the fourth quarter. Brown also had a 20-yard punt return, the longest by a Nittany Lion this season, in the third quarter.

The chessmasters put Clark back into the ‘protect your queen' mode (please don't read too much into that). Royster (11.8 ypc) rebounded from being shown up a bit by Green against Illinois, but both backs looked strong. Green has really come around in the last two weeks in terms of patience.

Newsome finally got some work in: 4/5 and 49 yards rushing. He might be the most athletic player on the team, but he also has a long way to go as a passer.

The defense was Lee-less for another week, but still smothering. Former underperforming Iowa quarterback Jake Christensen had his worst game of the season (which wasn't unexpected); he finished with a 51.6 rating and a pretty large amount of sideline rage by the end of the game.

The highlight was most certainly this. But probably more entertaining are the post-game comments:

Next week: the season essentially begins. A run that starts Minnesota-Michigan-Northwestern will be the first time all year the team has to actually care about three games in a row, and we only had to get through half the fall to get here. Alright season, welcome home!

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don't forget tOSU after that 3-game run

i realize it ruins your “we’ll actually have to care about 3 games in a row” thing…just thought i’d throw that out there.

i feel like i really added to this discussion…

We decide when you hear the snap count...

by thedrizzle on Oct 11, 2009 4:52 PM EDT reply actions

Speaking of the Buckeyes

Man did their offense look bad against Wisconsin. If not for two pick sixes and a kickoff return for a TD, they would have lost. Wisconsin was dominating that game until they fell behind and had to start throwing the ball.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

by BSD on Oct 11, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions

wiscy's offense can't close drives

i think the stat was 3 drives of 14+ plays that netted them 3 points

We decide when you hear the snap count...

by thedrizzle on Oct 11, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions

10 points

10 points is all that the offense scored that game. The touchdown pass from Pryor was pretty good, I’ll admit, but isn’t a pass like that supposed to be something a QB is supposed to be able to do?

"the secret to loving your job is having a hobby that you really despise"

by nitwit86 on Oct 12, 2009 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions

5/13 isn't gonna cut it against PSU

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Oct 12, 2009 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions

yeah... reminds me of a certain team I cheer for a few weeks ago. *&)($#@ Iowa

I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member

by TheMightyErik on Oct 12, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions

I only

Caught a little of the 1st Q and had to head home from the stadium. I can’t believe they lost looking at those stats. Wisky had the ball 42:47, a 22-8 FD ratio, and total off 368-184. They went into the game at 100% red zone eff and the added help of cryor’s passing. TO’s will kill ya.

by penntatefan on Oct 11, 2009 5:42 PM EDT reply actions

Holy crap

If wiscy had a coach, they probably would have won that game. I didn’t realize it was that bad. I really hope we can get our problems sealed up before the tOSU game, we actually have a chance to not only beat tOSU, but to embarrass them and make Pryor cry again.

by dawsonPSU10 on Oct 11, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions

No chance

We’re not going to embarass them. We’ll go ultra conservative. I expect a game like last year or 2005

by speedomike on Oct 11, 2009 6:18 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I'm not sure that's a bad thing

Worked for USC.

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Oct 11, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh I agree

I actually think that’s the right approach b/c I think there is a good chance Pryor will (barely) f up.

by speedomike on Oct 11, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions

I said a chance

I don’t think it’s ever going to happen. We’re not going all 1994 on their asses this year with our O-line in it’s current state.

by dawsonPSU10 on Oct 11, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, I don't know

make Pryor cry again

could be real possibility.

"the secret to loving your job is having a hobby that you really despise"

by nitwit86 on Oct 12, 2009 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions

My dream

is that after his 4 years at tOSU (assuming he doesn’t transfer when Tressel finally has an epiphany and makes him a WR) we will be able to make a collage of four Pryor Cryor pictures, which shall be framed and adorn the wall of wherever I live for the rest of my life.

by dawsonPSU10 on Oct 12, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions

With the following caption, obvs:

ALL BECAUSE YOU WANTED YOUR NAME ON YOUR JERSEY

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Oct 12, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, yeah, obviously

by dawsonPSU10 on Oct 13, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, at least we know Bowman inhaled

by Mr. Rosewater on Oct 11, 2009 6:07 PM EDT reply actions

Oh yeah

while tailgating before the game I was approached by a rep advertising a new service to compliment your gameday experience at Beaver Stadium…….. www.tailgaterunner.com I checked the website and it looked legit. I guess you can order all your tailgate needs and just pull in, grab your order and roll. They say they’ll prestock your motorhome the night before if your staying overnight or something in the lots and or deliver to the tailgate the day of the game. Yes, I’m talking about alcohol too! Isn’t that GREAT!

by penntatefan on Oct 11, 2009 6:29 PM EDT reply actions

dude.

BSD

by KevinHD on Oct 11, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions

I tried them and they suck

All I heard was Pringle grunting in the library. Err.

Deus nobiscum, quis contra?

by chocochuck02 on Oct 11, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions

penn-tate fan?

So are you a michigan fan or a Tate Forcier fan? Make up your damn mind.

by STU Boy on Oct 11, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions

I tried them and they suck

They told my I had to pay for a lady of the night they delivered with my food

by PSUinBOSSton on Oct 11, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions

I tried them and they suck

All I heard was Tate and RichRod fighting.

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Oct 11, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

+1 for pointing out the most entertaining part of the Iowa/scUM game.

by psume06 on Oct 12, 2009 9:02 AM EDT up reply actions

Does anyone else feel that

if Robinson is the QB against PSU we will beat the ever living tar out UM?

I am Laura Nichols and I like Bacon.

BSD is an addiction, and this is the first step.

by carolinaeasy on Oct 12, 2009 9:03 AM EDT up reply actions

I think we'll win if it's Robinson, but I don't think we'll ever blow out M in Ann Arbor

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Oct 12, 2009 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions

Never say never.

I’m not saying it is ever likely, and I don’t think it will happen this year. However, we have 63 point against tOSU on our record, and I never would have thought that would have been possible either.

Who knows, maybe we will have the best offense ever again at some point? 2011? God I sure hope so.

Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.

"Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth."

by Roland86 on Oct 12, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions

With this current class

assuming it stays solidified as it is currently with a few additions (KNOCKING ON FREAKING WOOD), 2011 could be a very good year.

by dawsonPSU10 on Oct 12, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions

All this wood knocking (NTTAWWT) has me uncomfortable

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Oct 12, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions

just saw on tWWL

that tater had a concussion and dickrod knew about it…which is why dickrod kept him out the last drive.

BUT…i’m pretty sure i read somewhere, from dickrod himself, that he kept robinson in because he had a “spark”…or some garbage like that.

We decide when you hear the snap count...

by thedrizzle on Oct 12, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Concussions really do suck

especially when they happen to your starting QB….sigh

by dawsonPSU10 on Oct 12, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

i tried them and they suck

all they stocked my RV with was spam and o’douls

We decide when you hear the snap count...

by thedrizzle on Oct 11, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Terrible.

Terrible, terrible, terrible.

by NoLimitLion1 on Oct 11, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions

I tried them and they suck

Instead of giving me stuff, they drank my beer, ate my hot dogs, and I can’t find my wife.

"How many things do you do where you are involved with 110,000 other people on the same page? Unless you're in an English class cheating with 30 other guys."

by psu on Oct 11, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

+1

I LOL’d

by coachKofPA on Oct 11, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions

I tried them and they suck

TP smoked my blunts then killed my dogs.

by Mr. Rosewater on Oct 11, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I tried them and they suck.

I thought Jay Paterno was ringing the victory bell. Turns out he was feverishly defiling his body like it was an amusement park.

by MainLion on Oct 11, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions

I tried them and they suck.

The food from tailgaterunner had us all running to the port-o-jons in no time.

by '85Fan on Oct 11, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions

I tried them and they suck

they have no alcohol, just near beer.

by Cairo on Oct 11, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions

I tried them and they suck

i cut my hand on the lid when opening the spam jar

Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.

"Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth."

by Roland86 on Oct 12, 2009 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions

I tried them and they suck

Turns out the tailgaterrunner.com is a crazy glue sniffer. Next thing I know there was money missing of the dresser and my daughter was knocked up.

I am Laura Nichols and I like Bacon.

BSD is an addiction, and this is the first step.

by carolinaeasy on Oct 12, 2009 7:39 AM EDT up reply actions

Build more model airplanes he says!

I am Laura Nichols and I like Bacon.

BSD is an addiction, and this is the first step.

by carolinaeasy on Oct 12, 2009 7:39 AM EDT up reply actions

I tried them and they suck

The bacon was soggy.

by BSM PSU 93 on Oct 12, 2009 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions

I tried them and they suck

I asked for a decent non-conference schedule and they sent Eastern Illinois

I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member

by TheMightyErik on Oct 12, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions

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by TailgateRunner.com on Oct 13, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions

I hate tate

by penntatefan on Oct 11, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions

And I Hate Muckin Fichigan even more

by penntatefan on Oct 11, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions

Bowman looks like a 51-year old defensive coordinator in that video.

It’s the mustache, I think.

by Dinsdale on Oct 12, 2009 8:37 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs

I like the way Bowman talks

I agree. He talks and looks like he’s mature. He sounds like he’s been through some of the shit he’s been through. Experience makes you mature, age and time by themselves don’t. He’s cool to listen to.

Man, cannot freakin wait for him and Lee on the field at the same time!

"For me the game wasn’t grounded in reality. It was about the uniform you put on that turned you into a warrior. It was about the mythology of the battle, the victory, the defeat, the struggle." - Mike Reid, PSU '69

by jtothep on Oct 12, 2009 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions