Penn State Lunchtime links

by BSD on Jun 10, 2009 12:39 PM EDT in Link Dumps

I see some of you have already beat me to some of these in the fanposts, but here are some interesting links for your afternoon reading.

Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin may have made another secondary NCAA violation. I'm not a big Kiffin fan or supporter, but it seems odd to me that ESPN would film him meeting with a recruit, and then turn around and say Kiffin may have committed a violation in letting them film the meeting.
UConn is simplifying their uniforms so they are less flashy. "Think Penn State"
Tomahawk Nation has an excellent (and lengthy) breakdown on the zone blocking scheme.
Eleven Warriors thinks Daryll Clark should be the #10 top contender for the Heisman this year. He also thinks Terrelle Pryor is the #4 candidate. So I guess that blows his credibility out of the water.
Ohio State likes to think they own the Fiesta Bowl. Their 4-2 record is pretty good, but as Nittany Whiteout points out, it doesn't compare to Penn State's 6-0 record.
Finally, is JayPa thinking about running for office?

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Pryor may not be a front runner for the Heisman, but if he has the same passing skils as last year he should be a clear front runner for the Ray Guy Award.

Also, regarding Jay in politics, two words: Scott Paterno.

DO YOU HAVE ANY PRIDE, DANNY?

"I hope after touchdowns this year all our players just point at Zug." - jtothep

by ReadingRambler on Jun 10, 2009 12:44 PM EDT reply actions

P.S.

We actually played Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl back in ’80. We won big. Good enough for me.

DO YOU HAVE ANY PRIDE, DANNY?

"I hope after touchdowns this year all our players just point at Zug." - jtothep

by ReadingRambler on Jun 10, 2009 12:45 PM EDT reply actions

The closer UConn looks like PSU

the closer they’ll look like winners.

And what’s with the “I know, I know…” crap in that Daryll Clark Heisman breakdown?

by Mr. Rosewater on Jun 10, 2009 12:56 PM EDT reply actions

"I know, I know..."

He’s going to own Buckeye asses this year.

by Mr. Rosewater on Jun 10, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks for the linkage guys!

Tomahawk Nation: No-Holds-Barred Nole Analysis

by Bud Elliott on Jun 10, 2009 1:22 PM EDT reply actions

quick question

did you have a tutor write this for you? That’s what you guys do down at FSU, right?

I keed I keed I actually like you and your blog.

by The JuggerNitt on Jun 10, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Lol! well played

And I go to Bama for Law School so double probation!

Tomahawk Nation: No-Holds-Barred Nole Analysis

by Bud Elliott on Jun 11, 2009 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions

at least it wasn't SMU

or you’d get the death penalty ;-)

by The JuggerNitt on Jun 11, 2009 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions

Don't forget to tip your waiter folks!

"From the outside looking in, you cannot understand it. From the inside looking out, you cannot explian it."

by psuphiman80 on Jun 11, 2009 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions

but seriously, stay way from the steak

I think I got food poisoning

by The JuggerNitt on Jun 11, 2009 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Look at the Conneticut Uni's

http://www.wtic.com/Football-Huskies-Model-New-Uniforms/4566130

by PhilipsburgPhantom on Jun 10, 2009 1:52 PM EDT reply actions

better....

but still pretty gross.

"I was looking for four things. Honesty, loyalty, trustworthiness and a man of character. Joe Paterno has all of that." - Derrick Williams

by Stately NOVA Lion on Jun 10, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions

If they want to go 'classic'

they should lose the outline that VT had five years ago. Or just make the sleeves different colors.

Black Shoe Diaries

by KevinHD on Jun 11, 2009 1:45 AM EDT up reply actions

They look a bit like new Air Force uni's.

by Cairo on Jun 10, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions

we’re en vogue again.

10 years ago we were that boring team with the plain uniforms and the old head coach.

now we’re that exciting team with the plain uniforms and the old head coach.

"We hugged as grown men do. It was a great moment. Then, it was business as usual." -- LJ Sr.

by millzners on Jun 10, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions

I like Todd Blacklege's quote

“Everybody wears black shoes these days, but we were wearing them back when nobody thought they were cool.”

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

by BSD on Jun 10, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Linkage

Thanks for the link, Mike. As for credibility, I’ll refer you to the argument we had last year about whether USC was going to blow you guys out or not.

by eleventy on Jun 10, 2009 3:33 PM EDT reply actions

As I read about all the expectations you guys are putting on Pryor this year I can’t help but think about a five star quarterback that Penn State fans were crowing about back in 2006. I think he wore #14 or something.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

by BSD on Jun 10, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Seriously?

We do try to stay grounded and call the Buckeyes out when they need it, but you’re really comparing Morelli to Pryor? Morelli was a highly rated recruit, but Pryor is one of those guys that only comes along every now and then.

Clark is a great quarterback and had an excellent season last year, but would you be surprised at all if Pryor put up better numbers or had more success this season with a full year under his belt? Not saying it’s going to happen, but at the same time I don’t know how you could be surprised if it does.

by eleventy on Jun 10, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions

A few things

1. At least Penn State showed up against USC.

2. The hype surrounding Pryor is so absurd that if he puts up the same numbers as Clark did last year he’ll get invited to New York City for the Heisman presentation.

3. Pryor is one of those guys that only comes along every now and then. Based on what exactly? His numbers at Jennatte High School? His “breakout performance” (Big Ten Netoworks words not mine) against that rot gut Wisconsin team? Seriously, what is it? You’ve had highly regarded recruits before, what makes this kid so damn special that he gets to be the second coming of Art Schliester?

"I honestly think the "Spread HD" is going to work pretty well, and we’ll be just fine this year". - 8-27-2008

by jesse. on Jun 10, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Your Best Player

Was not hurt for the USC game. The Buckeyes stunk i up, but I guess the Lions stunk it up slightly less against the Trojans. Kudos for that.

by eleventy on Jun 10, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Well

We did lose Evan Royster in the first quarter, so I guess we both played without our top running backs.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

by BSD on Jun 10, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Roster != Wells

And don’t get me started on Boeckman…

by eleventy on Jun 10, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Er..

Royster, even.

by eleventy on Jun 10, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions

No, Royster > Wells

Look at the ypc last year. Royster led the Big Ten. The only reason Royster didn’t get as much hype is because PSU had so many weapons he didn’t have to carry the ball 25-30 times per game.

Oh, and it took more than a stubbed toe to make Royster sit out.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

by BSD on Jun 10, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Hilarious

I don’t even know how to respond to that.

Were the extra weapons you mentioned a possible reason that Royster had such good numbers? Nah, couldn’t be…

And your comment about one bad quarter against USC? 31-7 before the dogs were called off. Look, we all love our teams, but we gotta be able to admit when we get our asses handed to us instead of lamenting one bad quarter.

by eleventy on Jun 10, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Dogs called off?

USC’s starters were still in the game. They were too busy trying to make highlight reel hits. Penn State showed a ton of heart. We didn’t pack it in like other teams would have.

tO$U fans still won’t admit they got the shit kicked out of them during the national championship games…“well if we didn’t hurt Ginn during a celebration it would have been a different story.”

PSU Softball

by QBsneak12 on Jun 10, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Surprised

Yes i will be totally shocked if Pryor has better passing stats than Clark this year. The kid is raw, athletic, and throws push passes…needs more time…like 3 more years.

PSU Softball

by QBsneak12 on Jun 10, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Roster != Wells

dude Royster was our top running back and a fine one at that. I’m not going to look up the stats, but I look forward to his production next year. So yes, it was about the same handicap that the buckeyes had against USC

I’m not defending PSU’s whoopin’ out West, but I rarely hear anyone talking about the loss of Royster in that game, and it was kind of important considering he was our top back and would have helped keep the ball out of dirty sanchez’s hands.

"It was an attrition football game and you know we like that."

by showtime on Jun 10, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions

All I'm saying is

past performance is often an indicator of future results. #14 taught me that through a long and painful two year lesson.

Last year I saw throws that looked more like punts, running out of bounds to avoid contact, immaturity, a divided team, and a whole lot of attitude.

Maybe Pryor has improved a lot and I’m wrong. But I’ll believe it when I see it.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

by BSD on Jun 10, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Fair Enough

We’re all holding out hope that he improves his passing as well. But it’s also the little things like mastering the playbook, picking up reads better, developing a better rapport with his receivers. That all comes with experience (typically).

by eleventy on Jun 10, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Tell ya what, dude

If Pryor gets an invite to the Downtown Athletic Club in December, I’ll turn over BSD to you for a day.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

by BSD on Jun 10, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Ditto with Clark

And pray you don’t lose this bet because Jacobi will be brought in for the Joe Pa treatment on the front page.

by eleventy on Jun 10, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions

LOL

God help me.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

by BSD on Jun 10, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions

this is a FANTASTIC bet

though I don’t see either QB going to the Downtown Athletic Club this year (first off because they don’t hold it there anymore, but second off because I just don’t see either QB getting the nod over the QBs the media is in love with down south)

by The JuggerNitt on Jun 10, 2009 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Yep

I can already tell you who will get the invite.

1. Bradford
2. Tebow
3. McCoy

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

by BSD on Jun 10, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions

And

Since Bradford and Tebow already got theirs, it’s McCoy’s turn this year.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

by BSD on Jun 10, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions

And, once again, a talented running back will get left out. I’m guessing it’s Jahvid Best’s turn.

DO YOU HAVE ANY PRIDE, DANNY?

"I hope after touchdowns this year all our players just point at Zug." - jtothep

by ReadingRambler on Jun 10, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions

I know it's true, and one of them will win

but for god sake, pick someone that actually deserves the award. Congrats on throwing 5000 yards in a season against teams with no defenses, Mr. Big12 QB. And honestly, if there is such a thing as Satan, or some other dark force in the universe, and he/she/it offers me the assurance that Tebow will now fail and lose every game/award forevermore so we’ll never have to hear about how great he is, and the zOMG GO GATOR ESSS EEEE CEEE SPEEEED, in exchange for my soul, I’m really going to seriously consider it.

End rant.

by dawsonPSU10 on Jun 10, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Dat dere some high quality hate right dere

DO YOU HAVE ANY PRIDE, DANNY?

"I hope after touchdowns this year all our players just point at Zug." - jtothep

by ReadingRambler on Jun 10, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't see Clausen on that list anywhere

Hahahahahahaha

"The sea was angry that day, my friends." G. Costanza

by NJ lion on Jun 11, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions

well, after his last 2

(he did win them, as per the prediction, right?) he decided to let someone else think they have a chance. He’s still gonna win it though, it has been foreseen.

by The JuggerNitt on Jun 11, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Awww, poor kid

You really hate to see someone’s life-long hopes and dreams shattered into a million pieces.

by dawsonPSU10 on Jun 11, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions

And if he doesn’t get the invite? Come on, you put your ass on the line without some chance of a proper reward.

DO YOU HAVE ANY PRIDE, DANNY?

"I hope after touchdowns this year all our players just point at Zug." - jtothep

by ReadingRambler on Jun 10, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions

As others have pointed out

I’ve seen nothing (other than a decent performance against MSU, and the bowl game wasn’t TERRIBLE) to show me that Pryor isn’t the opposite of Morelli in skills, but the same in potential. We all thought he’d be the second coming (I mean c’mon, he was one of the best QB recruits we’d ever had), and he turned into the “don’t let the door hit your ass on the way out” guy. Pryor has the “unknown, potential upside” still on his side, while we already realized what happened with Morelli, but in interviews I’ve seen Pryor give, he shows way too many striking similarities to how Morelli handled himself.

The only thing I know about Pryor which makes me somewhat think he will work out is the quote that he told Sweatervest to bench him if he did poorly in one of the games, but it is hard to tell if he really meant that, or was trying to act “tougher” than he is.

I really am rooting for Pryor (not against PSU, obviously), though, because if he looks good, then the Big 10 looks good, and we need that.

by The JuggerNitt on Jun 10, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions

You mean like mental maturity, and confidence?

by dawsonPSU10 on Jun 10, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions

btw, while searching for this pic again I found this, which says so much without words

“Sure, Todd, I’ll pose for a picture with you, but I’m not going to act like I enjoy it, or even look into the camera for that matter. Oh, and by the way, this is the only way you’re going to be seen for your senior season: with me in front of you. Poppa Sweatervest assured me I’d get the starting spot over you anyway when I signed on and got my sweet ‘Vette. What? You haven’t taken the picture yet? Well hurry the hell up. You know what, I can’t wait for your slow ass, I’m going to start walking away now, so take the picture quick before I’m out of frame if you really want me in the shot, I think I see some coaches that haven’t stroked my ego today yet and told me how many Heisman’s I’m going to win.”

by dawsonPSU10 on Jun 10, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs

also btw, it says so much without words

…but I felt the need to include some words anyway, just so you could hear the actual conversation taking place

by dawsonPSU10 on Jun 10, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions

+1

Well played, sir. Well played.

by Tailgate Shogun on Jun 10, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Dat dere some high quality hate right dere

DO YOU HAVE ANY PRIDE, DANNY?

"I hope after touchdowns this year all our players just point at Zug." - jtothep

by ReadingRambler on Jun 10, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions

uh oh

I think Rambler is stuck. Someone hit him upside the head.

by The JuggerNitt on Jun 11, 2009 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions

Graham Zug Graham Zug Graham Zug Graham Zug Graham Zug Graham Zug Graham Zug Graham Zug Graham Zug

DO YOU HAVE ANY PRIDE, DANNY?

"I hope after touchdowns this year all our players just point at Zug." - jtothep

by ReadingRambler on Jun 11, 2009 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions

I just hope that Clark doesn't act this way

like he did last year after some bad plays he made. I wonder how things would have gone down if we didn’t have Shipley to smack him back in line. Hopefully this year he embraces the leadership role.

by The JuggerNitt on Jun 11, 2009 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions

The zone blocking article

is a great read.

Although it does make me worry a little about our line when Alex Gibbs stresses that chemistry and experience are absolutely crucial. With the turnover we have, and judging from past seasons, we may have a good line this year which strengthens as the year progresses, but not a great line until next year.

by Screen Name 20 on Jun 10, 2009 4:01 PM EDT reply actions

Shhhh

PSU doesn’t have the starts be a good line dummy! Everyone knows the only thing that matters is the number of starts on the line in the prior year! Nothing else! Ever!

"From the outside looking in, you cannot understand it. From the inside looking out, you cannot explian it."

by psuphiman80 on Jun 10, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions

"the starts TO be a good line..."

I r a gewd reedr

"From the outside looking in, you cannot understand it. From the inside looking out, you cannot explian it."

by psuphiman80 on Jun 10, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m not saying it is, just saying that with all the turnover it’s gonna take a while before we see a fine tuned OL, which may lead to some setbacks this year.

by Screen Name 20 on Jun 10, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions

as I said in the other post about this

we have basically until November before we need our line to play great. Sure we have that little matchup in week 4, but it is a home game, and I don’t think we’ll need a GREAT line to beat the fucktards, just a good enough line, which we will hopefully have. Also, it isn’t like the “new” guys have been sitting on the bench the whole time twiddling their thumbs previous years, but I do recognize that starting is still more meaningful than subbing.

by The JuggerNitt on Jun 10, 2009 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions