Early Games Open Thread
by BSD on Oct 31, 2009 12:00 PM EDT
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Games of Note:
Indiana at #4 Iowa - ESPN
New Mexico State at #17 Ohio State - Big Ten Network
Purdue at Wisconsin - ESPN2
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Indiana
is really moving the ball right off the bat.
Is it possible?
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Eh I doubt it
but we can always hope.
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by psuphiman80 on Oct 31, 2009 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I dunno
If they can maintain drives like this one, consistently moving the ball in small chunks…who knows? It all hinges on Iowa’s defense’s ability to adjust and shut down this strangely effective offense.
If Michigan almost got ’em, I think Indiana could give them a good run. Go Hoosiers.
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As nice as it would be
It’s Indiana. It’s not going to happen this week.
Most teams seem to move the ball well on their first drive since the D is adjusting to the offense.
by dawsonPSU10 on Oct 31, 2009 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions
they came out shooting against NU
and looked what happened there. and everyone knows iowa are slow starters.
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well here's to hoping but unless iowa
repeatedly shoots themselves in the foot i can’t see them losing at home
we'll have to see how the offense is affected by the loss of Robinson
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But no matter what
does Indiana have any semblence of a defense? I don’t know, I’m asking.
by dawsonPSU10 on Oct 31, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions
UM
could end up looking like the Iowa-Michigan game from earlier this month?
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by Mike Pettigano on Oct 31, 2009 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions
idk
does NU have any semblance of an offense? indiana let tOSU hang 1-AA type points on them…soo…i still don’t know
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I know it was junk time
but didn’t we give up 17?
by dawsonPSU10 on Oct 31, 2009 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Interesting
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by psuphiman80 on Oct 31, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions
IU
the Hoosiers just pwnd the Iowa defense
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by Mike Pettigano on Oct 31, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I dunno
I just have a funny feeling about this game. I think Indiana will pull it out.
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everyone needs to hold on and wait for the iowa offense
did you all forget what happened last week in OUR game?
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buzz kill
We know we know. It’s the only game worth watching/rooting for. Let us enjoy.
by PSUinBOSSton on Oct 31, 2009 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions
sorry
i just don’t want to be let down again. DAMN YOU SPARTY!!
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haha
yeah, that did sting. I understand. I recommend cautious optimism as long as possible.
by PSUinBOSSton on Oct 31, 2009 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Who got the ball first? OSU or NMSU?
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by Mike Pettigano on Oct 31, 2009 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions
and haven't scored yet? wow.
I just put it on for a second a few minutes ago, and all I saw was a replay of TP throwing the ball into a NMSU player’s arms…
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by Mike Pettigano on Oct 31, 2009 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Come onnnnnnnnnn
Stanziball, PLEASSSSSSE.
ugh
they couldn’t catch the stanziball
by PSUinBOSSton on Oct 31, 2009 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions
purdue (possible) turnover
wiscy takes it back to around the 25
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Indiana's defense is good pause not
"I'm colonel cool! And I'm the captain on this rocket to the stars!"
Does anyone else actually want INDIANA to win?
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by Mike Pettigano on Oct 31, 2009 12:18 PM EDT reply actions
That was really close
he shouldn’t have thrown that
by dawsonPSU10 on Oct 31, 2009 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Lobos are New Mexico.
Deus nobiscum, quis contra?
by chocochuck02 on Oct 31, 2009 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions
New Mexico and Arizona are godawful pretty
I was stationed out that way long ago.
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by chocochuck02 on Oct 31, 2009 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions
yea thats what i hear
my buddy keeps telling me utah is awesome, i believe him. especially now since bars are open up to anyone
im new around these parts...
I haven't been to NM
but Arizona was absolutely breathtaking. I can’t tell you how many times I kept repeating, WOW while I was there. Staring at the Grand Canyon is absolutely beyond words the first time you see it. I really hope to go back some time.
by dawsonPSU10 on Oct 31, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Punt? Just went to commercial before I could get score
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by Mike Pettigano on Oct 31, 2009 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions
i might watch this tOSU game
armpunt suffering is infinitely entertaining
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Probably won't happen, but how great would it be?
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by Mike Pettigano on Oct 31, 2009 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions
is it possible
a syracuse win helps us twice. opponent win pct. and knocking cincy out of our way
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"out of our way?"
What way? Not our conference, and there is no point holding out national title hopes. BCS birth way?
by PSUinBOSSton on Oct 31, 2009 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
a loss to syracuse would be devastating for their human poll rankings
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Meh
If we win out, we’re going to a BCS game. Rankings don’t mean anything for us anymore. Just a matter of taking care of business.
by PSUinBOSSton on Oct 31, 2009 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions
well...it wouldn't hurt if syracuse lost
you can’t argue with that, haha
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oh I totally want Cuse to win.
I just don’t think SOS impacts us much any more.
by PSUinBOSSton on Oct 31, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Not so much SOS
as having Cincy out of the way ahead of us moves us up in the rankings. Again, not a huge deal to move up, but it would be nice to be a little higher ranked and possibly get our players some more attention, since everyone is too busy drooling over other teams, while looking over the talent we have.
by dawsonPSU10 on Oct 31, 2009 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know if that's a given
But a little advancement wouldn’t hurt
by dawsonPSU10 on Oct 31, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
ABC my friend.
All Bout Cash. No way 11-1 PSU left to slide to the Capital One.
by PSUinBOSSton on Oct 31, 2009 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Doesn't Iowa losing
hurt our bcs berth/rankings way?
Deus nobiscum, quis contra?
by chocochuck02 on Oct 31, 2009 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe for an at-large
but who else would get in ahead of a 1-win PSU that wasn’t already in as an at-large?
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I suppose.
Otherwise, according to the computers, we have the best loss in the nation.
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by chocochuck02 on Oct 31, 2009 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah if iowa loses now
how many times are we gonna hear “i knew iowa wasn’t good”
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It probably means more to the conference that Iowa make a BCS bowl/MNC game
than Indiana make a bowl.
Deus nobiscum, quis contra?
by chocochuck02 on Oct 31, 2009 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
well if iowa loses today
they can still go to the rose bowl if they win out
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agree with both.
It’s all about our own results from here on out.
by PSUinBOSSton on Oct 31, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Which is fine.
I don’t think national title hopes are a good thing for b10 teams right. Iowa would still get the Rose with 1 loss, and we would still be at large if we have the same.
by PSUinBOSSton on Oct 31, 2009 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Iowa is a great team
and I don’t have a problem saying that, but I don’t think they’re balanced enough to rely solely on the Defense to win a MNC.
by dawsonPSU10 on Oct 31, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think so.
Logical or not, an early loss would penalize us less than an Iowa loss to a not great team this late.
by PSUinBOSSton on Oct 31, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
The computers, probably... but...
the humans would give the conference more cred if IU goes to a bowl game… one more bowl opponent for PSU
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by Mike Pettigano on Oct 31, 2009 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Cincy could lose to Pitt
which would POSSIBLY mean PSU vs Pitt in the BCS… I really don’t care about going up against Pitt, but it would be very interesting.
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by Mike Pettigano on Oct 31, 2009 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Fake FG BS
I swore he went over the line of scrimmage before throwing that TD (Cincy)
Down goes Stanzi!
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by Mike Pettigano on Oct 31, 2009 12:33 PM EDT reply actions
Referee Favortism Order...
Michigan > Iowa > OSU > other Big 10 teams > Penn State?
Michigan > Iowa > OSU > other Big 10 teams > Al Qaida>Penn State
Fixed
by Mr. Rosewater on Oct 31, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions
how bad does it look if tOSU doesn't score in the first quarter?
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Who cares
They’re not going to the BCS, and everyone already knows they suck. They know it’s us and Iowa at the front two spots of the Big Ten.
by dawsonPSU10 on Oct 31, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions
i wouldn't say everyone
the media seemed eager to jump back on the pryor wagon last week after minny
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but has the Redneck Rocker forgiven him?
Lucky gun, fake fifth, 8XY bitch
Daryll Clark, The Penn State Football Story Is...
No, but he will head out there and help Tressel pack his bags
Deus nobiscum, quis contra?
by chocochuck02 on Oct 31, 2009 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions
That pass was awful
There was no window there at all, three guys on the TE
by gumbercules on Oct 31, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions
STANZIBALL
"Stats from the spring," he said when handed the numbers. "I can take those down to the spare bathroom in the house. We can put them to use down there."
- Paul Rhoads
First!
haha
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by chocochuck02 on Oct 31, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Stanzipick!!!
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by Mike Pettigano on Oct 31, 2009 12:35 PM EDT reply actions
Hahahaha
Stanzi tried doing a Clark and got yoinked.
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HAHA
Cry Iowa fans cry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Okay, I've seen a few Iowa games (sigh)
Wouldn’t you think Indiana’s only chance is to have a substantial lead going into the 2nd?
Deus nobiscum, quis contra?
Must score again here.
Or, at least before Iowa scores again.
by PSUinBOSSton on Oct 31, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions
A two TD lead
would be a big help going forward. I think Iowa will own the second half.
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
I meant half, not quarter.
Iowa appears to get vastly better in second halfs.
Deus nobiscum, quis contra?
by chocochuck02 on Oct 31, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions
that's extreme.
But Indiana needs to show they can move the ball again.
by PSUinBOSSton on Oct 31, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions
your probably right
but im sure iowa will get some off the shoe, off the post, batted around, passed up in the air, hand back pass for a TD….luckiest.team.ever
im new around these parts...
annnndddd
tOSU goes scoreless in the first 15 minutes…BAAAHAHAHAHA
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Of course
4 seconds into the second the do score, lol
by dawsonPSU10 on Oct 31, 2009 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions
iowa mistake after iowa mistake
where the hell was this team earlier in the year?
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they never show up until the 2nd quarter
Lucky gun, fake fifth, 8XY bitch
Daryll Clark, The Penn State Football Story Is...
Albert Unser Believed in OSU
I don’t know whether to laugh or cry at OSU’s performance so far.
More fodder for the B10 Haters.
Violent Fish In Their Wringing Felt
Down Down, Down Down
Elizabeth, the only person on earth working at the same job longer than JoePa.
by joefromboalsburg on Oct 31, 2009 12:42 PM EDT reply actions
Hahaha
That was Stanzi’s first completion? I believe the commentary guys are forgetting Stanzi’s actual first completion to the IU safety.
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
The only guy Indiana can tackle on a semi-regular basis
is Stanzi, so far.
Deus nobiscum, quis contra?
yeah, iowa can't run today
but we all knew that would happen
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STANZIBALL
(we need to count how many times that is posted here today)
Lucky gun, fake fifth, 8XY bitch
Daryll Clark, The Penn State Football Story Is...
Buckeye Trickeration, Onside Kick
Tressle is Desperate.
ALICE, ALICE, GET MORE PIE!
Elizabeth, the only person on earth working at the same job longer than JoePa.
by joefromboalsburg on Oct 31, 2009 12:46 PM EDT reply actions
UI can't do anything right
UI being Iowa
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by Mike Pettigano on Oct 31, 2009 12:47 PM EDT reply actions
terrible PI call in the tO$U game
shoulda been on the offense
"Stats from the spring," he said when handed the numbers. "I can take those down to the spare bathroom in the house. We can put them to use down there."
- Paul Rhoads
Yeah that was a bad call.
BUT, crafty play by the wideout to draw the call.
by PSUinBOSSton on Oct 31, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Early start on tO$U Hate Week
via Twitter/Nittany Nation
Lucky gun, fake fifth, 8XY bitch
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That lion must be REALLY tall
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by chocochuck02 on Oct 31, 2009 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions
i really hope they don't bother showing tOSU highlights again during this game
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They'll fix them up to look like TP should win the Heisman
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by Mike Pettigano on Oct 31, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Boy
OSU is doing everything they can to make sure TP is the one getting the ball across the goal line. They’re really putting all their eggs in that ratty-ass basket.
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
Otherwise Pryor might implode.
Deus nobiscum, quis contra?
by chocochuck02 on Oct 31, 2009 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
The strategy works for me
Makes our defensive gameplan simple. Bowman + spy Pryor = defensive dominance.
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
But... But...
Pryor runs a 3.28 40
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by chocochuck02 on Oct 31, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
if it even cared enough to do it
it has better things to do
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They probably were last week too
They always finish strong after a sloppy first half
by dawsonPSU10 on Oct 31, 2009 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
really? They should be used to slow starts
Lucky gun, fake fifth, 8XY bitch
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yeah, but we're talking bout Indiana here
by Mr. Rosewater on Oct 31, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
i was gonna say that, and then i deleted it
they’ve almost lost to worse opponents
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Now the SEC even tailgates better than the Big 10
Lucky gun, fake fifth, 8XY bitch
Daryll Clark, The Penn State Football Story Is...
So a LSU night game has dinner?
And an early morning in Iowa has breakfast??? GASP
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by chocochuck02 on Oct 31, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
LSU
From what I’ve heard from numerous witnesses, they do run a fantastic tailgate down there.
Think warm weather well into the season and coeds. Imagine what an OSU-PSU pre-game would look like in 70 degree weather. Our best games come in cold weather, when all the talent is wrapped up like Sherpas going up Mount Everest.
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true
but they act like we can’t even compare
I have always wanted to go to an LSU game, to see the atmosphere
Lucky gun, fake fifth, 8XY bitch
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Yeah
It’s gotten ridiculous. Can someone remind he SEC slobberers that it’s still the f-ing south
by speedomike on Oct 31, 2009 1:03 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Stay classy Iowa fans
Lucky gun, fake fifth, 8XY bitch
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But.. But..
Iowa is like number 8 in the nation in net punting! lol
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by chocochuck02 on Oct 31, 2009 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Iowa has got to score next
or else they might be in some trouble
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They certainly aren't out of it.
Indiana can’t maintain a sustained drive, so I seriously doubt 14pts is enough. Its a good start, tho.
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by chocochuck02 on Oct 31, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Halloween Commercial Treat
Lucky gun, fake fifth, 8XY bitch
Daryll Clark, The Penn State Football Story Is...
I enjoy this
Anything mocking Pete brings me comfort.
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
I'm afraid I'm going to be playing the Rambler role today
but don’t get your hopes up. Indiana blew a 21 pt lead to NW last week. They can blow a 14 pt lead.
Oh, its not over by any stretch.
Deus nobiscum, quis contra?
by chocochuck02 on Oct 31, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
They did blow it to NW
but you gotta think they learned their lesson?
by Mr. Rosewater on Oct 31, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Fold like a house of cards when the other team starts moving the ball?
Indiana doesn’t need to learn that, its their mission statement.
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by chocochuck02 on Oct 31, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think it's a matter of learning their lesson
it’s a matter of Indiana having the talent to hold off a big lead.
pryor still doesn't seem to know when NOT to bounce to the outside
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National Advanced Driving Simulator?
MUHAHAHAHAHA! How much you wanna bet its a big screen and Gran Turismo?
Deus nobiscum, quis contra?
Make Indiana football more exciting..
by moving your home games across the country?
Lucky gun, fake fifth, 8XY bitch
Daryll Clark, The Penn State Football Story Is...
Oh sweet
the AFLAC question gets to take a whack at the Big Ten dead horse as well.
Awesome.
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Maybe 99..
The game over Stanford
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by chocochuck02 on Oct 31, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Ding!
I’m on fire!
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by chocochuck02 on Oct 31, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions
wow
that looked like the chicken dance
Lucky gun, fake fifth, 8XY bitch
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You can't challenge in the last 2 minutes?
I thought only the booth could.
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by chocochuck02 on Oct 31, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions
thats in the nfl
"Stats from the spring," he said when handed the numbers. "I can take those down to the spare bathroom in the house. We can put them to use down there."
- Paul Rhoads
Oh yeah. Heh.
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by chocochuck02 on Oct 31, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh yeah
That ball is over the line and should be a first if the yeller line is accurate.
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Zebras
These zebras need to get their act together
Uuuugh
They’re playing that song from the departed. Reminds me of sitting in those stands last year.
by speedomike on Oct 31, 2009 1:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Worst decision of the season for Iowa to field that punt
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by Mike Pettigano on Oct 31, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
We weren't WE
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by chocochuck02 on Oct 31, 2009 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Out of fairness
Tthose guys weren’t THOSE GUYS.
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by chocochuck02 on Oct 31, 2009 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions
STFU Bob Davie
It would only be controversial if the OMG SEC and Nintendo 12 don’t meet up in the title game
by speedomike on Oct 31, 2009 1:23 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
thats a touchdown
"Stats from the spring," he said when handed the numbers. "I can take those down to the spare bathroom in the house. We can put them to use down there."
- Paul Rhoads
zebras
zebras screwing up this game left and right
Reviewing it
Should be a TD, but these refs aren’t going to allow it.
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE B10 REFS
Deus nobiscum, quis contra?
by chocochuck02 on Oct 31, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Ding!
THREE IN A ROW!
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by chocochuck02 on Oct 31, 2009 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Not gonna happen...
Picking order, with Rosewater addendum
Michigan > Iowa > OSU > other Big 10 teams > Al Qaida>Penn State
saying no possession
"Stats from the spring," he said when handed the numbers. "I can take those down to the spare bathroom in the house. We can put them to use down there."
- Paul Rhoads
YESSSSSSSSS!
suck it iowa
We are not normal...WE are Legends...We are PENN STATE!
by hawaiipennstatefan on Oct 31, 2009 1:27 PM EDT reply actions
Who has the SUCK IT dog?
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by chocochuck02 on Oct 31, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I think they got it right
And……TD!
by speedomike on Oct 31, 2009 1:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Putting the cart way out in front here
but, if Iowa loses, do they crumble? Or drop behind PSU?
Deus nobiscum, quis contra?
Scarier thought...
If Indiana wins this game, and we win out, our Rose Bowl hopes rest on the slouched shoulders of the Cryor
Mark May, I hate you
Lucky gun, fake fifth, 8XY bitch
Daryll Clark, The Penn State Football Story Is...
OMG USC IS AMAZING :D?
"Want a donut go to dunkin donuts, want a linebacker go to Penn State." - Chris Carter
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