Penn State Downs The Orange 28-7
by BSD on Sep 12, 2009 3:24 PM EDT
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Coaches will tell you you don't want your team to peek too early. Joe Paterno should have nothing to worry about in that regard as Penn State obviously has a lot of work to do to become a great football team.
Just like they did against Akron a week ago, Penn State opened the game with a precise drive capped off by a 49 yard touchdown pass from Daryll Clark to Evan Royster. After that the road got a little muddy and Penn State got bogged down.
Their second drive was a methodical march down the field that ate the final nine minutes of the first quarter. But with first and goal at the two yard line the offense hit a wall. Royster and Suhey were stuffed on first and second down. Then Clark couldn't get in on a quarterback keeper. Then on fourth down Clark fumbled the snap and Syracuse took over on downs.
It was a theme that would be seen all day. Time and again Penn State struggled to run the ball between the tackles. Royster was contained for just 41 yards on 12 carries. Stephfon Green only managed 26 yards on 8 carries. A tell-tale sign of the offensive frustrations came in the fourth quarter. With 11 minutes to go and Penn State holding a solid 20-plus point lead, the Nittany Lions came out throwing the ball on first downs. Do you think the coaches have lost confidence already?
Fortunately the Penn State defense gave the offense the cushion they needed to work out the kinks. The Orange were held to just 200 yards total offense and seven points. They struggled to move the ball on the ground with only 69 yards rushing, but the passing game picked up in the second half and Penn State was aided by a lot of dropped passes by the Orange receivers.
Penn State took control of the game in the second quarter. Following a defensive stop that had Syracuse pinned deep in the endzone, the Nittany Lions got favorable field position after the punt. After some short passes to Quarless, Zug, and Suhey, Evan Royster took a sweep to the left and cut it upfield for an easy 12 yard touchdown.
Penn State then opened the second half holding Syracuse to a three and out. On the ensuing Penn State drive Daryll Clark hit Graham Zug for a 20 yard touchdown on a pretty post pattern over the middle.
Syracuse responded with a steady drive all the way down to the Penn State redzone. With a first and goal it looked like they were going to get on the board. But successive stops by Bani Gbadyu, Sean Lee, and Jack Crawford brought up fourth down. Greg Paulus found Mike Williams wide open in the endzone, but Williams dropped the pass and Penn State took over on downs.
The teams traded possessions until midway through the fourth quarter when Nate Stupar picked off a tipped ball and returned it to the Syracuse three yard line. Penn State once again struggled to run the ball as Stephfon Green was stuffed on first and second down. On third down Clark faked a handoff to Green and rolled to his right. Then he found Mickey Shuler running open in the back of the endzone and hit him for the score.
Syracuse took the ball and began to drive once again into Penn State territory, but their drive was stopped when a pass bounced off a Syracuse receiver's helmet and right into the hands of Josh Hull. It looked like the shutout was going to stay in tact, but three plays later Kevin Newsome fumbled the ball and gave the Orange possession on the Penn State 16 yard line. Their first offensive play was a post pattern to Donte Davis for a touchdown.
It was an easy win for Penn State, but they have to be disappointed in the running game. Syracuse jammed up the middle all day and Penn State struggled to get the running game going for the second week in a row. The passing game wasn't quite as crisp this week as it was last week, but Penn State was able to create some big plays to set up some scores. There is still a lot of stuff to clean up, but there's no need to panic yet. This team reminds me a lot of the 2005 team. That team had a lot of new players on offense, and it wasn't until week five or six against Minnesota when things started to click and the offense found its identity.
So now let's all just sit back and enjoy the late games. Right now I'm watching Wisconsin fight for their season in an overtime battle with Fresno State.
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
ahem.
"In the beginning the Universe was created.
This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move."
Bad for the Big Ten
But it is very, very funny.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, bad for the Big Ten
But when you shoot yourself in the foot by jumping offsides on a FG attempt that goes wide, well, schadenfreude takes over.
"In the beginning the Universe was created.
This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move."
The Big Ten sucks
If Michigan and Ohio State lose and Wisconsin chokes…this could be the worst weekend for the Big Ten ever.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
And now, for Wisconsin.
I guess Fresno blew it on their 2OT possession?
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"Not everybody is the perfect person in the world. Everyone does - kills people, murders people, steals from you, steals from me." -- Terrelle Pryor
by Run Up The Score on Sep 12, 2009 3:30 PM EDT reply actions
Well, at least Wisconsin will win
But it’s really, really bad when your 4th best team loses to a MAC team. Ow.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
Looks like Wisconsin escapes
Unless FSU blocks this and runs it back. Please, Zug, make this happen.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
Congrats Wisconsin
You must be proud of that win.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Sep 12, 2009 3:32 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I’m sure all the MGOBLOGers will either a) come up with an excuse that makes no sense, or b) say that all the other teams do the same thing.
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Or
They will blame the Detroit Free press for photoshopping the film to create a fake conspiracy.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
Note: I misread your comment
I thought you said Michigan players, not fans.
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
So did I
thems a tricksy sentence thems is
by PSUisMyHeart on Sep 12, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
in situations like this
i just sorta hope the stadium implodes
We decide when you hear the snap count...
is the big house intimidating?
what is so intimidating about the big house? the stands are very shallow (aka more flat than steep) which makes the sound go up and not over the field. psu players always seem to say it’s not really intimidating to play in.
just saying…i’m totes not biased
We decide when you hear the snap count...
It looks like a marigold with Downs Syndrome
Penn Staters belong at Penn State. The problem with a lot of kids is they just don’t know they are Penn Staters yet. -jesse. @ BSD
by TheK-GunNeedsReloaded on Sep 12, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Announcer:
“Michigan’sPrinceton’s famed winged helmets”
FIXED. AAARGH I HATE THEM BOTH SO MUCH
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
I'm sure jtothep is watching this game with nervous anticipation
Cough sellout cough
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
"It's important for Charlie Weis to feel like he's in control"
I’m shocked. Never would have guessed.
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Not even close
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
...you're new here aren't you...
Either that, or you missed the open threads during the basketball season. :)
"In the beginning the Universe was created.
This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move."
Michigan's defense
looks terrible. I think that Indiana’s win over WMU cements last week as meaningless.
I'm loving this
All those brainwashed MGOBLOGers talked themselves into Greggers. So far, FAIL.
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Just got back from the game
what’d i miss
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
"Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth."
And Wisconsin sucks
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
And Greg Robinson sucks
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Just saw that.
So much for having anyone challenge tOSU and us
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
"Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth."
DO NOT DOUBT THE CLAUSEN
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
"Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth."
Exactly
He’s such an arrogant doucheabag he thinks he can get away with that crap.
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Notre Dame vs. Michigan
An exercise in futility.
"In the beginning the Universe was created.
This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move."
by IcersGuy on Sep 12, 2009 3:46 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Tater Force
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
"Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth."
Two games in and...
Sparty is still Sparty. Man this conference is mediocre.
Never mistake effort for achievement.
by Esteban d' Amur on Sep 12, 2009 3:50 PM EDT reply actions
BIG TEN PRIDE BABY!!!
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't stop laughing
Remember how the MSU bloggers were predicting they would go undefeated?
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
In their defense....
“SpartyMSU” is a total nutjob.
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't wait
This Week in Schadenfreud should be awesome. Brian hates Sparty.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
Evidently they wouldn't even go undefeated in the MAC
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
"Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth."
Only the insane ones
CMU worried me from the start of the season, though I thought it would be because our offense couldn’t keep up, not because our defense and special teams would break out the patented John L. Smith Footzooka.
Seriously
I really thought MSU was over this kind of crap now.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, you won't me see basking in your defeat
(Note: does not include not wishing for Mike Valenti rant. Go Mike, go.)
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Could be worse, though
At least CMU’s a team that might actually win the MAC, instead of a WAC also-ran (Louisiana Tech) or Big East bottom-dweller (Rutgers before they became miraculously competent).
And at least you're handling it better than MGOBLOG
You know, shutting down the blog and then posting kittens.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
To be fair
A team with national championship ambitions losing to a good 1-AA team is a lot more mind-blowing than a team with New Year’s Day bowl aspirations (anyone thinking Big Ten title was delusional or hoping for a freak year and winning tiebreaker roulette at 6-2) losing to a good MAC team. And we’ve also had a bit more practice at it.
Okay
You’re handling it a hell of a lot better than I would.
Good luck the rest of the year.
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Clausen
I’m not at all impressed with his mechanics. He’s been throwing off his back foot on just about every throw.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
Weis = QB genius
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
How is Matt Millen....
a great linebacker, a pretty good analyst, and the worst GM ever? You would think he would at least be ok as a GM. These are the kinds of things that boggle my mind.
Never mistake effort for achievement.
by Esteban d' Amur on Sep 12, 2009 3:55 PM EDT reply actions
I thought he was a DT?
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he played LB in the pros... I could be wrong.
Never mistake effort for achievement.
by Esteban d' Amur on Sep 12, 2009 3:56 PM EDT reply actions
Well, I was thinking of college
Whatever.
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions
My satelite signal keeps going out every now and then
I think my receiver is protesting the fact that it’s being forced to carry ND and UM.
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Wow
Nice catch by Mathews. I will say one thing: Forcier has some nice receivers to throw to.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
Indeed
But then scUM (LOL!!!) always has nice receivers.
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Look at the alternative
Would you rather have Michigan in the top 25 or Notre Dame jump all the way up to the top 15?
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
Oh, I certainly hope UM wins
I just hate Michigan.
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
probably top twenty and another week of how they are back.
Never mistake effort for achievement.
by Esteban d' Amur on Sep 12, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes
I’ll tell you, after MSU’s craptacular game today, Michigan’s potential is looking much better. I’ll say losses to Iowa, PSU, OSU, and then someone else along the way.
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
They will be strong at home...
but struggle on the road.
Never mistake effort for achievement.
by Esteban d' Amur on Sep 12, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Agree
That’s why Iowa will beat them soundly.
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
TD MAIZE N BLEW
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
"Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth."
Clark
Had a good game but hurt his foot just after his last TD pass. He was limping around the sideline for most of the 4th. Besides the limp he didn’t seem uncomfortable and the medical staff wasn’t attending to him at all.
"We are not normal, We are Legends. People will tell their kids about us." - Deon Butler before Ohio State Game 2008.
Well, it’s not like Clark would LET the medical staff attend to him.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Great, ND gives up a TD
Crap, Michigan scored
A win over Pitt is like kissing your sister
by JuniataMan on Sep 12, 2009 4:04 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I see what you did there
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Who does tOSU play tonight?
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
"Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth."
Dunno
Some team with a freshman quarterback or something.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Michigan declared a "PISS OUT" to rival our WHITE OUTS.
Pretty intimidating, huh?
by Lovethosefreakinnittanylions on Sep 12, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
You can tell
You can tell these two teams are coached by “offensive geniuses”. There is no defense in this game. The final score is going to be 75-72.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
Look, everyone, it’s okay! Greg Robinson did great in Denver! It’s a great hire!"
Signed,
MGOBLOG commenters
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
That was classic 2007 vintage Jimmy Clausen
That was the greatest screen pass I’ve ever seen.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
Unless you want to review the last play...
why do you take a timeout?
Never mistake effort for achievement.
by Esteban d' Amur on Sep 12, 2009 4:11 PM EDT reply actions
Forever the optimist
Anyone else just feel like we break out big against Temple? They lost to Nova, i mean I am talking 60+-3 or something. Also, as much as our offense has to work on, I think or D will be top 5 in the country this year. Just some thoughts
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
"Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth."
I think 49 points or so
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I just kind of feel it.
I think Joe will give em hell in practice this week. I think they will want to set the tone for Iowa.
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
"Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth."
I don't think so
I think it will be another disappointing game that we still win convincingly.
I think the Iowa game will be our big breakout game.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
I disagree about Iowa
Their d-line is really good.
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I also think we will beat Iowa soundly.
Just pure gut call, no reason in particular.
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
"Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth."
I have dark, dark visions of Christian Ballard and Adrian Clayborn running through our line.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
you to buddy?
"Want a donut go to dunkin donuts, want a linebacker go to Penn State." - Chris Carter
Yeah
Our line hasn’t impressed me. I don’t think we’ll be rushing much
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Frankly
I think you’d be a little bit koolaid happy to think we’ll blow out Iowa. They’re a heckuva football team.
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
HOWEVA
It should be noted that ISU ran the ball well until they, for no apparent reason, abandoned the run. And ISU sucks.
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
ND scores. I wonder
if Weiss will now get a 10-year contract extension after the game?
by Lovethosefreakinnittanylions on Sep 12, 2009 4:13 PM EDT reply actions
Screw conference pride
I’m pulling for ND. I was raised an Irish fan, and I can’t bring myself to pull for ND.
Kill me, growing up I simultaneously rooted for Syracuse, ND, and OSU. With a little PSU sprinkled in.
NittanyWhiteOut.com. Arguably the second best Penn State blog I know of.
GTF out of my thread!
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
^^^ THIS!!!
"Victory without honor is an unseasoned dish. It might fill you up, but it won't taste good" - Joe Paterno
by MilroyBoozer on Sep 12, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow
Michigan loves them some biased home field refs. That was inconclusive at best.
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
Id be more upset if it wasnt against ND
Wasn’t as bad as that offensive PI call on Moye, with the INT it didn’t matter, but it was so confusing to me.
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
"Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth."
Yes
Michigan does not get to complain about officiating for the rest of the game. Either that, or the ref had an angle nobody else at home did.
Question
For those at home…what happened with the Moye PI/interception? Looked like a clean catch by Derek to me.
NittanyWhiteOut.com. Arguably the second best Penn State blog I know of.
Moye never touched the guy...
guy made a nice grab.
Never mistake effort for achievement.
by Esteban d' Amur on Sep 12, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
It was an INT
Great play by the defender. Just stole the ball.
The interference call was utter garbage.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Ok
I got a text from my friend that said “bs call” but I wasn’t sure whether he was talking about the PI or the pick. It looked like Moye had it, but lost it? And I guess it didn’t matter, anyway.
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Also:
God, I hate the referines.
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Um Holly...
it don’t sound so loud on TV
Never mistake effort for achievement.
by Esteban d' Amur on Sep 12, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions
Thank you!
I’ve been looking for another game to flip to when I get sick of ND-UM
"In the beginning the Universe was created.
This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move."
What channel?
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I have it on a Fox SportsNet channel
For me, it’s FSN Wisconsin – not sure where else it might be on…
"In the beginning the Universe was created.
This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move."
NDKOCOVERAGEFAILOL
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
"Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth."
Texas not playing that well
Never mistake effort for achievement.
by Esteban d' Amur on Sep 12, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions
Uh oh
Michigan might actually be good. Like, really good. As in my new pick for our 1 game to lose.
NittanyWhiteOut.com. Arguably the second best Penn State blog I know of.
Calm down
Notre Dame isn’t that good.
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Or ND is still overrated
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
"Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth."
I'm not there yet
UM needs to play someone with a defense. And from what I’ve seen so far, Notre Dame lacks any semblance of a disciplined, skilled defense. This game has a lot of offensive successes, but I think it’s more a product of awful defense.
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
ND shut out Kapernick
and a good-for-the-WAC Nevada offense.
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rumor mill
Just left the game and a tailgate with a bunch of Scrantonites. Someone told someone that McGloins dad said he will leave. Anyone care? Don’t see how ut matters
Lucky gun, fake fifth, 8XY bitch
Daryll Clark, The Penn State Football Story Is...
by letsgopsu on Sep 12, 2009 4:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Yeah
A preferred walk on gets a scholarship, is Joe’s pet project, and then announced he’ll leave. That makes about as much sense as George Bush’s foreign policy.
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NO POLITICS
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
loud noises
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
THE BEARS CAN SMELL THE MENSTRUATION
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I KILLED A GUY WITH A TRIDENT
NittanyWhiteOut.com. Arguably the second best Penn State blog I know of.
I want you to lay low for a while because you're probably wanted for murder
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
bears beat Battlestar Galactica
"Want a donut go to dunkin donuts, want a linebacker go to Penn State." - Chris Carter
Can't blame him
If the kid can get a scholly offer at a Div. IAA school and a chance to play, he should go.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
yeah, we got 2 blue chippers comin in
Hes never seeing the field
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
"Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth."
isn't that what you get
when you take a walk on spot?
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What would you do?
Personally, if I went as a walk on and then oppurtunities openned up elsewhere and I could have a shot to play, Id take that shot.
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
"Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth."
I'm sure he had scholarship offers
from 1-AA schools at the beginning. I’m not saying I wouldn’t do the same thing in his position, but I don’t like all the transferring. What happened to sticking with a commitment?
NittanyWhiteOut.com. Arguably the second best Penn State blog I know of.
Yeah I dont really like it either
But if it isn’t a malicious transfer(cough, UM, cough) then I don’t see a problem
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
"Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth."
Wasn't that him playing in the final series?
Do you really think Joe would have played him if there was any truth to the rumor?
REMAIN CALM
ALL IS WELL
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I could have run that back
Well, if I could run another 20 mph faster
A win over Pitt is like kissing your sister
zOMG
Michigan is back and Rodriguez is a genius, lolz.
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
Based on a kickoff return?
Sarcasm noted, but take that away and give ND the missed field goal and this game is essentially even. You’re going to see a regression to the mean sooner or later — this is a bubble.
Obvious sarcasm
They might be a step or two above last year, but they still aren’t contenders. The overhype will start kicking in soon though.
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
I hate Michigan and really hate Rich Rod
but I also hate ND and would rather see the big 10 team win this and get into the rankings so that we look better when we beat their ass!
by Lovethosefreakinnittanylions on Sep 12, 2009 4:24 PM EDT reply actions
it's ironic that this DMB song is called squirm
cuz that is what most of his music makes me do
We decide when you hear the snap count...
and lemme just get it out of the way...
oh…i see what you did there
We decide when you hear the snap count...
You can't do it
-1
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Charlie's gotten fat and happy with that big contract......
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by Lovethosefreakinnittanylions on Sep 12, 2009 4:29 PM EDT reply actions
I resent them calling Michigans defense a "Big Ten Defense"
A win over Pitt is like kissing your sister
I resent them calling Michigan's defense a "defense"
Deus nobiscum, quis contra?
by chocochuck02 on Sep 12, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
We may need a second thread for the late game
Side note, I despise Olive Garden commercials.
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God, I hope Wyoming wins
That would be a nice way to provide cover to the Big Ten
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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Houston beats OSU and Wyoming beats Texas
a week after Oklahoma falls to BYU? BUT OMG CENTRAL MICHIGAN BEAT MSU LITTLE TELEVEN SUCKS!
by PSUisMyHeart on Sep 12, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
In my opinion
Not to get all editorial here but what I think what we’re seeing is a long term trend manifesting itself in a schadenfreude-y way. Every year the number of kids signing up for high school football increases, but the number of scholarships out there stay roughly the same. These non-BCS schools are simply getting better talent every year. In twenty years a game against an average FCS team might not be irrelevant for Penn State.
I agree actually
Non-BCS teams keep making stronger and stronger cases for the elimination of the BCS and a lot of it is them getting better players. And they’re getting these players because like you said, there are more people playing football, which is in large part to population growth. Just checked these facts and in 1994, when the scholarship limit came to be, they had 20ish year old players coming out of a 213 million person pool (population in 1974), now we’ve got those players coming out of a 246 million person pool (1989 population), in 20 years, that’ll be out of a 307 million person pool. You might be right about the talent stretching down all the way to the FCS.
by PSUisMyHeart on Sep 12, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
So the obvious conclusion here
..is that the Big Ten is never going to get back to where they were, it’s a pipe dream. But it’s a pipe dream for all of the other conferences as well, so let’s go down in flames together.
We can last a little longer!
It’ll take a while for it to even out completely. Big name schools will still have the advantage in pulling better recruits, at least for now. Plus I have no doubt that the powers at be will do what they can to stop it, like increasing the scholarship limit for example.
by PSUisMyHeart on Sep 12, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Texas just got another field goal btw
but at least they’re not touchdowns.
by PSUisMyHeart on Sep 12, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
This is the Emu's heisman statement game.
and also Charlie’s statement game for the “blob of the year” award.
Deus nobiscum, quis contra?
by chocochuck02 on Sep 12, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Turned the Big House into the Outhouse?
"In the beginning the Universe was created.
This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move."
Houston pulls a CMU
Ensuing kickoff is hit right at an Okie State up man, bounces back and Houston recovers. Up 17-7 with 1:37 left
"In the beginning the Universe was created.
This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move."
*left in the 2nd quarter
"In the beginning the Universe was created.
This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move."
Heh heh
Yeah, sorry about that. I made the mental assumption that everyone would figure I meant the 2nd quarter. Then I thought better of it…
"In the beginning the Universe was created.
This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move."
Yet another
Houston TD!
"In the beginning the Universe was created.
This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move."
Yeah, I'm just reading that statement on DTV right now.
Damn you, Comcast.
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"Not everybody is the perfect person in the world. Everyone does - kills people, murders people, steals from you, steals from me." -- Terrelle Pryor
by Run Up The Score on Sep 12, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
O NOES
I no has Versus
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Imagine
1 Florida (56) 1-0 1472
2 Texas (2) 1-0 1407
3 USC (1) 1-0 1352
4 Alabama 1-0 1299
5 Penn State 1-0 1145
6 Oklahoma State 1-0 1114
Granted, Ohio State might jump above us, but really, this is the ideal scenario.
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"Not everybody is the perfect person in the world. Everyone does - kills people, murders people, steals from you, steals from me." -- Terrelle Pryor
by Run Up The Score on Sep 12, 2009 5:06 PM EDT reply actions
Did Dantonio do this after the loss today?
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"Not everybody is the perfect person in the world. Everyone does - kills people, murders people, steals from you, steals from me." -- Terrelle Pryor
by Run Up The Score on Sep 12, 2009 5:10 PM EDT reply actions
which is it?
is clausen actually good, or is UM’s coverage that bad?
We decide when you hear the snap count...
scUMs coverage is definitely bad
But jurys still out on Claussen
A win over Pitt is like kissing your sister
In other news...
2:00 left in Knoxville, Vols and UCLA tied.
Go Bruins. I hate “Rocky Top”.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
In the first half, I neglected to mention
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
didn't realize how much i hated it
…until i had to listen to during the outback bowl. thank goodness the m-word-qb decided to have his best game then, or whatever.
We decide when you hear the snap count...
Screw Morelli
Tony Hunt won that game.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Cruising the halftime shows
A lot of hate coming down on the Big Ten today. But look at the Big XII
OSU is down 24-7 to Houston at the half
Texas is only beating Wyoming 13-10
And last week Oklahoma lost to BYU
It’s like the kid who steals the cookies while Mom is chewing out his brother for writing on the wall.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
24-7?!? To Houston? Oh that would be magical, wouldn’t it?
Penn Staters belong at Penn State. The problem with a lot of kids is they just don’t know they are Penn Staters yet. -jesse. @ BSD
by TheK-GunNeedsReloaded on Sep 12, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
It's twue, it's twue
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
OSU is driving
Damnit.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
that's to be expected
big ten as a punching bag is like ugg boots. very very popular, but stupid as hell. espn has been drinking that kool-aid for years. what ever would they do if (somehow) 2 big ten teams won BCS games this year?
i couldn’t think of anymore euphemisms/metaphors for that last sentence.
We decide when you hear the snap count...
Wow!
Tate Forcier has things that can’t be taught! He has poise! He has “it”!
/barf
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
He is very good
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, but they would never admit it
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions
In the first 7 min of second half
We’ve seen two fumbles and a missed chip shot field goal. How are either of these teams ‘back’?
That's Matt Millen?
I didn’t recognize his voice.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe The Quiet House has poor bathrooms?
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
actually
i don’t remember where i heard it, but they only have 4 sets of bathrooms in the whole stadium! doesn’t the beav have like, at least 8 sets per level? i realize their stadium is older, but with all the money and renovations, you would (logically) think they would consider adding more.
then again…well…you know
We decide when you hear the snap count...
I'm talking about Michigan
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Missed...
Are they still up?
Si. And Dick Rod knows what that word means.
24-20, Michigan
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn't want to read through all of this...
but, who else is REALLY worried about our rushing? We were worse than Texas…
It's a concern
But I’m not panicing yet. Panic time will be when Royster runs for 10 yards against Iowa.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions
But if he CATCHES for 190+...?
His hands are RIDICULOUS.
Either way, when he meets Jack Crawford, I think it may end like this:
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Bowman, not Crawford
Makes more sense that way.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions
You silly goose...
Its like M-Rob doesn’t like Minnesota… Not a big deal.
Good thing Robinson won't make any adjustments or anything
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Does anybody else remember recruiting Sam Young like he was fucking Paul Pos-"I'm a fucking legend"Luzny
And now, Sam Young holds every 2 plays.?
same with booboocar...
….who as you said blows. We were all over him as well.
by noodlebucket on Sep 12, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
if tate forcier ran for prez
he would SOOO get more electoral votes than obama
We decide when you hear the snap count...
Should I start a Tate Forcier facts thread?
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
not watching the game
is the fluffing that bad?
by Mr. Rosewater on Sep 12, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Millen is in love with the guy
OMG HE DID A POOCH PUNT
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, look...
He’s not Mika Vick…
He doesn’t hate puppies… K?
Shit..
2 terrible teams just came back to block us from moving up.
Well, it was inevitable
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone know the deal with Quarless' "Gods Gift" tatoos on the back of his arms? I don't remember them last year. Is he really religious or really full of himself?
by Lovethosefreakinnittanylions on Sep 12, 2009 6:11 PM EDT reply actions
So it Houston...
OkSU is OMGGGGG BIG 122222 SKILZZZ though.
TATE FORCIER FACTS
(Inspired by Matt freaking Millen)
Hiroshima was not nuked. Tate Forcier pooch-punted into the city.
As a young boy, Tate Forcier lost his original left arm in a freak saw mill accident, blood was everywhere. The powerful Forcier blood burned through the Earth’s crust all the way to China.
Tate Forcier is taller than Drew Brees. According to Matt Millen, he’s also longer.
Know why Tim Tebow is so good? Because he went to Tate Forcier’s quarterback camp. Forcier ran the camp when he was fourteen-years old.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
You are good my friend.
Will you be available for me to buy a beer on Iowa Day?
Doubt it
I’m usually good for one game a year. I’m thinking IU or Minny.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope
717 all the way
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Matt Millen drafted Tate Forcier when he was a high school freshmen to play wide receiver.
by noodlebucket on Sep 12, 2009 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Cuz he knew D Robinson was faster...?
(left him for the Raiders…)
Houston back on top
TD makes it 31-28
"In the beginning the Universe was created.
This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move."
Still hate both teams
but watching Tater Tot snap some poor ND defenseman’s ankles was hilarious.
"In the beginning the Universe was created.
This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move."
it's official
tate forcier will win the heisman. no bother finishing the season. give michigan the national championship trophy.
he will go on to be the #1 pick in the NFL, make a bajillion dollars, and set all NFL qb records. later, we will find he is also jesus reincarnate. Armageddon will follow suit.
We decide when you hear the snap count...
We have met the new Tim Tebow
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions
did you see him score on Doc Brown?
cuz he did when you were looking forward.
just realized
when are we gonna see “The Force” on D? wouldn’t be the first michigan 2-way player…
We decide when you hear the snap count...
Tater Tot is a 4-way player
Offense
Defense
Fighting terrorism
Making Matt Millen’s dreams come true
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions
for who?
did he go to delaware? or is that a right-wing conspiracy?
We decide when you hear the snap count...
Channel?
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"Not everybody is the perfect person in the world. Everyone does - kills people, murders people, steals from you, steals from me." -- Terrelle Pryor
by Run Up The Score on Sep 12, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Okie State back on top, 35-31
This one could very well come down to which team has the ball last
"In the beginning the Universe was created.
This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move."
Could?
Has anyone stopped anyone ever in this game?
no…
Not true
Dez Bryant did get a punt return TD, so somebody stopped someone at somepoint.
But for the most part, especially this second half, I’ll agree in full.
"In the beginning the Universe was created.
This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move."
Technicalities...
That was the 1st carry of the day.
Cissoko
I can’t believe they don’t have another option, get another DB out there. He’s getting roasted alive.
Houston back on top
with an awesome TD
"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 can’t wait for the MGOBLOG post where Brian states that this is PROOF that RICHROD WILL TURN THEM INTO A MACHINE.
(Or maybe ND is just overrated? NO!)
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
I don't know. Michigan looks pretty good.
But they give up a TON of yards, and ND is getting a lot of yards on the ground. Not exactly ND’s strength.
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"Not everybody is the perfect person in the world. Everyone does - kills people, murders people, steals from you, steals from me." -- Terrelle Pryor
by Run Up The Score on Sep 12, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Guys... 700 yds on the ground just means
that you stopped the pass!
This is a margins game
ND missed a field goal, gave Michigan a short field TD and a special teams TD. Notre Dame should be winning handily.
Hence my "special" fanpost for jtot
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions
How can you say ND is overrated
Lou Holtz of ESPN has them in the BCS Championship Game
by noodlebucket on Sep 12, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't ask for much
But can we get a late open thread after the UM-ND game? This thread is starting to bog down.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
I have one scheduled for 7:30
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"Not everybody is the perfect person in the world. Everyone does - kills people, murders people, steals from you, steals from me." -- Terrelle Pryor
by Run Up The Score on Sep 12, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Calling Greg Robinson a "veteran defensive coach" is like calling Matt Millen a "veteran GM"
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
TOUCHDOWN HOUSTON!!!!
"In the beginning the Universe was created.
This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move."
Greater evil takes the lead
Now it’s time for Tater Tot to lead a LEGENDARY GAME-WINNING DRIVE
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
Fun game. I like.
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"Not everybody is the perfect person in the world. Everyone does - kills people, murders people, steals from you, steals from me." -- Terrelle Pryor
by Run Up The Score on Sep 12, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions
It's like watching Stalin fight to the death with Pol Pot
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone else hoping for OT?
With these defenses, it’ll likely be multiple OT’s…
"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'm not a big CONSPIRACY (!!!) believer, but Big Ten refs...
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions
rich rod elects to punt
…and hopes that his defense shows up?
also, weak ass punt.
We decide when you hear the snap count...
Yo, new thread.
Here.
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"Not everybody is the perfect person in the world. Everyone does - kills people, murders people, steals from you, steals from me." -- Terrelle Pryor
by Run Up The Score on Sep 12, 2009 7:03 PM EDT reply actions
It's official
Houston pulls off the upset over Okie State, 45-35.
"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 *KNEW* Georgia was overrated
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions
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