Too Easy, Drill Sergeant! Penn State 42, Michigan State 14
by Kevin HD on Nov 22, 2009 9:49 AM EST
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Michigan State was doing something right early. The Penn State play calls weren't designed to pick up the blitz, and so when it came Clark was usually helpless to ward off an untouched attacker. It didn't help that Clark was often under center or not in a designed roll out. The coaches weren't adding extra blockers or even giving Clark a chance to out-run them.
So the first half was a struggle that included two missed Collin Wagner field goals, although one would have been a career long. Penn State was moving the ball but not finishing drives. Combined, there were ten scoreless drives between the two teams. Penn State put one together late, and thenTom Bradley - who for the most part called a very good game - went into a miserably pathetic prevent that literally gave away a touchdown before the end of the half.
But then this happened:
The Drake play pass was a beautiful spiral and excellent catch by Quarless. Daryll found time and rhythm. Zug, Quarless, and Moye all had four catches for over 50 yards. The running game opened up to the tune of 8.8 yards per carry from Royster. It became a blowout.
Newsome came in, wasn't allowed to throw, and the teams traded garbage touchdowns. In the end, though, it was exactly what we needed to start the Great Debate with Iowa, who sputtered to a 12-0 win against a Decker-less Minnesota that has given up at least 20 points to every FBS team on the schedule.
But for now let's enjoy the success brought to you by the end-of-game scoreboard: Penn State 42, Michigan State 14, and three timeouts remaining.
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Land Grant!
I didn’t see one picture of the trophy or our players celebrating with it. Did they even bring the thing to MSU or did they just leave it at home?
by Mr. Pennsylvania on Nov 22, 2009 9:55 AM EST reply actions
They should just add an extra sign to that thing
that says “LOSERS”, and then make it the first trophy that the winning team doesn’t take home.
"In the beginning the Universe was created.
This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move."
I think that every year the winner should add something to the trophy
Add another shelf and some flair or whatever. I have a Joepa bobblehead that would fit on there pretty nicely.
I think Penn State only acnowledges
the trophy when they win it back. I’ve never seen them do anything with either trophy when they simply retained it.
Land Grant or bust! Worst 10-2 team ever? Beat Michigan State.
yeah
I suppose it could come across as a little bit gloating. Perhaps we should have called a timout with 9 seconds left, brought the Land Grant Trophy out, and celebrated by passing it around our players.
Of course JoePa would never do that, and if I were a coach I’d try to live up to JoePa’s standard, and not do it, but that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t seriously think about doing it.
by The JuggerNitt on Nov 22, 2009 10:48 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
We should have let the Land Grant Trophy play the final series
by NoLimitLion1 on Nov 22, 2009 12:16 PM EST up reply actions
Interesting thought
Maybe the LGT is an improvement over banana peel?
"In the beginning the Universe was created.
This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move."
I would have done it
So not our style, but still.
"I don't know. I don't know. [waves hand dismissively] First, you'd have to tell me what a 'BCS' is. I don't know."
by ReadingRambler on Nov 22, 2009 12:59 PM EST up reply actions
...and three timeouts remaining.
/evil laugh
Eat what the monkey eats, then eat the monkey. -U.S. Navy survival guidance
three timeouts left
and at the game, I started screaming at Dantonio to start calling timeouts already. But the weather was too nice for anyone to be suffering, even if he did call them. I just had to let my obnoxiousness out a little bit there in the middle of what few Spartan fans were left. :)
In fairness to Iowa...
Penn State was the team that scored 20 against Minnesota. So Iowa and Penn State have the 2 lowest FBS score totals against them. 4 field goals with a backup qb vs. 2 fg’s and 2 td’s seems pretty much a wash to me. I’d like to compare results against NW instead.
Decker?
Never heard of him. Neither have Lynn or Morris.
"I don't know. I don't know. [waves hand dismissively] First, you'd have to tell me what a 'BCS' is. I don't know."
by ReadingRambler on Nov 23, 2009 1:24 PM EST up reply actions
Give it to Iowa
They deserve it. They beat us. Plus, they’re Iowa. All they really have is corn and that caucus thing.
Just FYI the 90th birthday party was everything you’d expect it to be.
You've got it all wrong:
When SNF goes to Iowa City, they mention the following:
Nile Kinnick
Corn
Combines
“AMERICA’S HEARTLAND”
Maybe Tennessee Williams
"I don't know. I don't know. [waves hand dismissively] First, you'd have to tell me what a 'BCS' is. I don't know."
by ReadingRambler on Nov 22, 2009 1:00 PM EST up reply actions
What are you talking about?
We had that game in hand the entire way.
< /sigh of relief >
"In the beginning the Universe was created.
This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move."
BCS Bid
once again too much time off…the rest of the world has 2 games left…hurry tell Brad to put in the Prevent !! It will be a long and gut-wrenching 40 to 45 days.
Not to gloat too too much
But Dantonio’s face after the 5th TD was just priceless. His pregame interview was so smug and self-satisfied, he acted like he had already won the game, and was looking forward to a bowl win.
There are a handful of coaches I absolutely love to run up the score on, and he’s one of them.
"We hugged as grown men do. It was a great moment. Then, it was business as usual." -- LJ Sr.
after halftime
the sideline reporter said you could expect more offensive touchdowns from his squad.
Well they got one, in garbage time, no less, but they got one.
by Artiefufkin10 on Nov 22, 2009 1:50 PM EST up reply actions
The halftime reporter didn't say that
She reported that Dantonio said that. Probably with a smug grin too.
They really thought they had it in the bag when we gave up that TD
"I don't know. I don't know. [waves hand dismissively] First, you'd have to tell me what a 'BCS' is. I don't know."
by ReadingRambler on Nov 22, 2009 2:48 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed...
…A version of the classic D’Antonio frown/scowl but toned down b/c he knew it was still too early to call the dogs off and he had to take his medicine.
by JoePaMustStay on Nov 23, 2009 9:29 AM EST up reply actions
Is it me
or does it seem like for DC MSU is the anti-Iowa?
"the secret to loving your job is having a hobby that you really despise"
I have never, in my life, seen so many receivers so wide open. One of those TDs was a pass to the fullback that felt like it hung up in the air forever. He had to jump for it and could barely keep his balance long enough to get into the end zone. And there still wasn’t a defender close enough to hit him.
I’m not sure we had the talent to match up in the first place, but we got outschemed on top of that. Congratulations, and go lay waste Ole Miss in the Cap One Bowl. (I assume Iowa will get picked over you, mostly on the basis of “they’ve actually beaten someone good”. If I’m wrong, lay waste to whoever you draw in a BCS game.)
Good luck in your bowls
You’re about the only Spartan who comments here and you’ve been a solid contributor. For the record, I strongly dislike Dantonio but like MSU fans.
"I don't know. I don't know. [waves hand dismissively] First, you'd have to tell me what a 'BCS' is. I don't know."
by ReadingRambler on Nov 22, 2009 4:54 PM EST up reply actions
bowl
"I don't know. I don't know. [waves hand dismissively] First, you'd have to tell me what a 'BCS' is. I don't know."
by ReadingRambler on Nov 22, 2009 4:54 PM EST up reply actions
isn't that comment curcular?
This isn’t directed at you, but how is this logical:
“Penn State sucks because they haven’t beaten anyone good.”
“Iowa is good because they have a quality win over Penn State.”
Which one is it? Sucks (cannot equal) quality.
BSD
Arizona is good
I think Wisconsin is good, but, um, they haven’t beaten anyone good.
And they were basically three plays away from beating Ohio State with a freshman who looked awful yesterday (why didn’t OSU blitz Iowa more?). So I guess the media gives them credit for that.
"I don't know. I don't know. [waves hand dismissively] First, you'd have to tell me what a 'BCS' is. I don't know."
by ReadingRambler on Nov 22, 2009 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
Anyone who says PSU sucks because they don’t have a good win is crazy. But with otherwise similar resumes, Iowa has a couple good wins and you do not. Doesn’t mean you’re not good, just means they’re probably better.
You're being fair
but also hinted at the above which I think is a crap.
But why can’t I turn the tables: Penn State has no big wins, but they also have not crap losses. Same can’t be said for Iowa. /reaching
BSD
Northwestern isn't exactly "crap"
Worse than either of your losses, to be sure, but IMO good wins always outweigh bad losses. I’d rather have a team that’s inconsistent but capable of beating the best teams than one who can be counted on to beat every bad-to-decent team and lose to every good team. (Emphasizing good wins has the added bonus of rewarding tough schedules, though I suppose avoiding bad losses does so as well, because you can’t very well lose to a bad team if you don’t play one.)
TEMPLE!
Currently 9 and 2, play this weekend at Ohio to determine the MAC-East Champion!
Bacon is almost as great as being a Penn Stater
CLARK
I know right now is ‘bowl talk’, but I have to say that while Saturday was a happy day for me, and more specifically a happy 3rd quarter, I was really just excited that DC17 got to go out with a bang. I said it once before, this guy has given Penn State football and fans solid ground to stand on for the first time in years. DC17’s tenure also caps off our first 2 back to back 10 win seasons since 93’-94’. It’s been a while. Thank you DC17, I’ve been a fan since day 1….
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