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Penn State Downs The Orange 28-7

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Penn State running back Evan Royster runs for a touchdown as Syracuse defenders Max Suter, left, and Lonnie Johnson, right, give chase during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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2 months ago: Penn State running back Evan Royster runs for a touchdown as Syracuse defenders Max Suter, left, and Lonnie Johnson, right, give chase during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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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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Some good games left

ND-UM then USC-Tressel.

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OMG

Michigan State is going to lose.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

by BSD on Sep 12, 2009 3:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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."

by IcersGuy on Sep 12, 2009 3:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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."

by IcersGuy on Sep 12, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

CMU's going to win

We really do suck as a conference.

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by BSD on Sep 12, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

CMU wins

VALENTI RANT HERE WE COME!!!!!

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Down goes Sparty!

Mark Dantonio is not happy.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

by BSD on Sep 12, 2009 3:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And now, for Wisconsin.

I guess Fresno blew it on their 2OT possession?

--
"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   0 recs

INT

basically at the same time as the CMU 2nd FG kick.

"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 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Looks like Wisconsin escapes

Unless FSU blocks this and runs it back. Please, Zug, make this happen.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

by BSD on Sep 12, 2009 3:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wiscy wins

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or

They will blame the Detroit Free press for photoshopping the film to create a fake conspiracy.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

by BSD on Sep 12, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Note: I misread your comment

I thought you said Michigan players, not fans.

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So did I

thems a tricksy sentence thems is

by PSUisMyHeart on Sep 12, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

See, DickRod is already having an effect

A win over Pitt is like kissing your sister

by JuniataMan on Sep 12, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Screw Michigan

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Screw Notre Dame

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

in situations like this

i just sorta hope the stadium implodes

We decide when you hear the snap count...

by thedrizzle on Sep 12, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Holly's looking better

A win over Pitt is like kissing your sister

by JuniataMan on Sep 12, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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...

by thedrizzle on Sep 12, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Shocking

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

+1

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Announcer:
“Michigan’s Princeton’s famed winged helmets”

FIXED. AAARGH I HATE THEM BOTH SO MUCH

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OMG TEBOW – 56
Troy – 6

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

"It's important for Charlie Weis to feel like he's in control"

I’m shocked. Never would have guessed.

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not even close

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

...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."

by IcersGuy on Sep 12, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Michigan's defense

looks terrible. I think that Indiana’s win over WMU cements last week as meaningless.

by gumbercules on Sep 12, 2009 3:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm loving this

All those brainwashed MGOBLOGers talked themselves into Greggers. So far, FAIL.

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by Roland86 on Sep 12, 2009 3:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh

And Michigan State lost to Central Michigan

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

by BSD on Sep 12, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by Roland86 on Sep 12, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Big Ten is still very mediocre. You know, when they’re not completely sucking.

ND and Michigan have both escaped the wrath of the meteor. For now…

"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 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah what was that?

Since when is Jimmy Claussen a runner like Pat White?

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

by BSD on Sep 12, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

DO NOT DOUBT THE CLAUSEN

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

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

by Roland86 on Sep 12, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly

He’s such an arrogant doucheabag he thinks he can get away with that crap.

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What?

But but but…we have the luck of the Irish?

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

by BSD on Sep 12, 2009 3:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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."

by Roland86 on Sep 12, 2009 3:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tits lol

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

TAH-NOO-TAH BLITZ

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What do you wanna bet...

MSU beats ND? If so, I would LOL.

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wouldn't surprise me

That series makes almost as little sense as Iowa-ISU.

by SpartanDan on Sep 12, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Very true

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

I can't stop laughing

Remember how the MSU bloggers were predicting they would go undefeated?

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

by BSD on Sep 12, 2009 3:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

In their defense....

“SpartyMSU” is a total nutjob.

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't wait

This Week in Schadenfreud should be awesome. Brian hates Sparty.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

by BSD on Sep 12, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by Roland86 on Sep 12, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by SpartanDan on Sep 12, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Well, you won't me see basking in your defeat

(Note: does not include not wishing for Mike Valenti rant. Go Mike, go.)

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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).

by SpartanDan on Sep 12, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by SpartanDan on Sep 12, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay

You’re handling it a hell of a lot better than I would.

Good luck the rest of the year.

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Same to you

(Except for the last regular-season game, of course.)

by SpartanDan on Sep 12, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by BSD on Sep 12, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Weis = QB genius

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is it wrong that everytime I see Tater Force I start laughing and yelling “Newsome, bitches!!”?

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

The Maize-out is so lame it’s hard to describe with words.

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WHOO GO BLUE

/ shoot me

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 3:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Nice catch by Mathews. I will say one thing: Forcier has some nice receivers to throw to.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

by BSD on Sep 12, 2009 3:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Indeed

But then scUM (LOL!!!) always has nice receivers.

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by BSD on Sep 12, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, I certainly hope UM wins

I just hate Michigan.

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Agree

That’s why Iowa will beat them soundly.

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dear me

Michigan is torching TAH-NOO-TAH.

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

TD MAIZE N BLEW

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

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

by Roland86 on Sep 12, 2009 4:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Rogue Nine on Sep 12, 2009 4:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

Nice

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who does tOSU play tonight?

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

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

by Roland86 on Sep 12, 2009 4:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by BSD on Sep 12, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Look, everyone, it’s okay! Greg Robinson did great in Denver! It’s a great hire!"

Signed,
MGOBLOG commenters

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

NOBODY read that

A win over Pitt is like kissing your sister

by JuniataMan on Sep 12, 2009 4:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the screen, not your post

A win over Pitt is like kissing your sister

by JuniataMan on Sep 12, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was classic 2007 vintage Jimmy Clausen

That was the greatest screen pass I’ve ever seen.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

by BSD on Sep 12, 2009 4:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wtf?

Michigan calls timeout on an extra point?

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

by BSD on Sep 12, 2009 4:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Yes

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Replay

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

TD

A win over Pitt is like kissing your sister

by JuniataMan on Sep 12, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by Roland86 on Sep 12, 2009 4:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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."

by Roland86 on Sep 12, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by BSD on Sep 12, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I disagree about Iowa

Their d-line is really good.

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by Roland86 on Sep 12, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

you to buddy?

"Want a donut go to dunkin donuts, want a linebacker go to Penn State." - Chris Carter

by xozte on Sep 12, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

Our line hasn’t impressed me. I don’t think we’ll be rushing much

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Frankly

I think you’d be a little bit koolaid happy to think we’ll blow out Iowa. They’re a heckuva football team.

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

HOWEVA

It should be noted that ISU ran the ball well until they, for no apparent reason, abandoned the run. And ISU sucks.

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by PSUdevon on Sep 12, 2009 4:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

^^^ 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   0 recs

OK, What's your address?

A win over Pitt is like kissing your sister

by JuniataMan on Sep 12, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Beam Hall

up in North

NittanyWhiteOut.com. Arguably the second best Penn State blog I know of.

by PSUdevon on Sep 12, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lousy Call

A win over Pitt is like kissing your sister

by JuniataMan on Sep 12, 2009 4:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Michigan loves them some biased home field refs. That was inconclusive at best.

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by 06Lion on Sep 12, 2009 4:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

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by Roland86 on Sep 12, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by gumbercules on Sep 12, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Question

For those at home…what happened with the Moye PI/interception? Looked like a clean catch by Derek to me.

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by PSUdevon on Sep 12, 2009 4:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

The defender stole it from him on the way down

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by JuniataMan on Sep 12, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was an INT

Great play by the defender. Just stole the ball.

The interference call was utter garbage.

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by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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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by PSUdevon on Sep 12, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also:

God, I hate the referines.

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by PSUdevon on Sep 12, 2009 4:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Um Holly...

it don’t sound so loud on TV

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by Esteban d' Amur on Sep 12, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Houston 10-0 on Okla. St.

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by JuniataMan on Sep 12, 2009 4:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

YES

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Of course the over/under is 67

A win over Pitt is like kissing your sister

by JuniataMan on Sep 12, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by IcersGuy on Sep 12, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What channel?

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by IcersGuy on Sep 12, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There it was

Another throw off the back foot for Jimmah

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

by BSD on Sep 12, 2009 4:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

NDKOCOVERAGEFAILOL

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

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

by Roland86 on Sep 12, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Texas not playing that well

Never mistake effort for achievement.

by Esteban d' Amur on Sep 12, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WHOO GO BLUE WHOOO

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Uh oh

Michigan might actually be good. Like, really good. As in my new pick for our 1 game to lose.

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by PSUdevon on Sep 12, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Or ND is still overrated

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

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

by Roland86 on Sep 12, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

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by 06Lion on Sep 12, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ND shut out Kapernick

and a good-for-the-WAC Nevada offense.

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by PSUdevon on Sep 12, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

ND’s hype stemmed from two Clausen gems against 1) Hawaii and 2) Nevada

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

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

by Roland86 on Sep 12, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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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by PSUdevon on Sep 12, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

NO POLITICS

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

SNAZZLE FRAZZLE

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by PSUdevon on Sep 12, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

loud noises

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

THE BEARS CAN SMELL THE MENSTRUATION

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by PSUdevon on Sep 12, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'M RIDING A FURRY TRACTOR

We decide when you hear the snap count...

by thedrizzle on Sep 12, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I KILLED A GUY WITH A TRIDENT

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by PSUdevon on Sep 12, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

MILK WAS A BAD CHOICE

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by PSUdevon on Sep 12, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

bears beat Battlestar Galactica

"Want a donut go to dunkin donuts, want a linebacker go to Penn State." - Chris Carter

by xozte on Sep 12, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by BSD on Sep 12, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by Roland86 on Sep 12, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

isn't that what you get

when you take a walk on spot?

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by PSUdevon on Sep 12, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by Roland86 on Sep 12, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?

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by PSUdevon on Sep 12, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by Roland86 on Sep 12, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok

I believe he saw it saturday. he will definitely see it again. Keep watching

by newpsufan on Sep 16, 2009 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?

by ageing lion on Sep 12, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

HA

he is not leaving. No plans on it. And you will see how it matters

by newpsufan on Sep 16, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not encouraging considering our coverage today

by farrellpsu on Sep 12, 2009 4:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

REMAIN CALM

ALL IS WELL

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I could have run that back

Well, if I could run another 20 mph faster

A win over Pitt is like kissing your sister

by JuniataMan on Sep 12, 2009 4:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

zOMG

Michigan is back and Rodriguez is a genius, lolz.

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by 06Lion on Sep 12, 2009 4:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by gumbercules on Sep 12, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

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by 06Lion on Sep 12, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And what did I just say

Michael Floyd is the best player on the field. He’ll be playing on Sundays.

by gumbercules on Sep 12, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brandon Graham

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by PSUdevon on Sep 12, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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...

by thedrizzle on Sep 12, 2009 4:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and lemme just get it out of the way...

oh…i see what you did there

We decide when you hear the snap count...

by thedrizzle on Sep 12, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You can't do it

-1

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

FAIL

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Charlie's gotten fat and happy with that big contract......

<img src=“”http://media.photobucket.com/image/notre dame sucks/dipasqu/notre_dame_sucks_12.jpg?o=1" target="_blank">"/>

by Lovethosefreakinnittanylions on Sep 12, 2009 4:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We may need a second thread for the late game

Side note, I despise Olive Garden commercials.

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I despise

The Olive Garden.
Seriously, I got so pumped for unlimited pasta, but they only give you, like, 5 choices of sauce.

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by PSUdevon on Sep 12, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wyoming giving Texas fits

3-3 halfway through the second

by gumbercules on Sep 12, 2009 4:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

God, I hope Wyoming wins

That would be a nice way to provide cover to the Big Ten

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by gumbercules on Sep 12, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by gumbercules on Sep 12, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Great defense today

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 4:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Clark & co. should have a field day with UM

A win over Pitt is like kissing your sister

by JuniataMan on Sep 12, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

TD Houston

A win over Pitt is like kissing your sister

by JuniataMan on Sep 12, 2009 4:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

beat me to it

"gotta love the HD"

by biscoiv on Sep 12, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by IcersGuy on Sep 12, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

A win over Pitt is like kissing your sister

by JuniataMan on Sep 12, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by IcersGuy on Sep 12, 2009 4:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

*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."

by IcersGuy on Sep 12, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

doh!

you had me really excited there

"gotta love the HD"

by biscoiv on Sep 12, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by IcersGuy on Sep 12, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by IcersGuy on Sep 12, 2009 5:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wyoming TD

Texas is losing 10-6. Whoops.

by gumbercules on Sep 12, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What channel?

"gotta love the HD"

by biscoiv on Sep 12, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

thx

"gotta love the HD"

by biscoiv on Sep 12, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I'm just reading that statement on DTV right now.

Damn you, Comcast.

--
"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   0 recs

O NOES

I no has Versus

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

--
"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   0 recs

Did Dantonio do this after the loss today?

--
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by Run Up The Score on Sep 12, 2009 5:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

which is it?

is clausen actually good, or is UM’s coverage that bad?

We decide when you hear the snap count...

by thedrizzle on Sep 12, 2009 5:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

scUMs coverage is definitely bad

But jurys still out on Claussen

A win over Pitt is like kissing your sister

by JuniataMan on Sep 12, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate to say it

But Tater Tot looks pretty good.

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That Michael Strahan show looks bad beyond bad.

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

In other news...

2:00 left in Knoxville, Vols and UCLA tied.

Go Bruins. I hate “Rocky Top”.

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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...

by thedrizzle on Sep 12, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

good call

forgot about that…i was a little drunk

We decide when you hear the snap count...

by thedrizzle on Sep 12, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

MIKE GUNDY IS A MAN

HE HAS SPIKY HAIR

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by BSD on Sep 12, 2009 5:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

OSU is driving

Damnit.

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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...

by thedrizzle on Sep 12, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ND-UM back on

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow!

Tate Forcier has things that can’t be taught! He has poise! He has “it”!

/barf

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it wrong that I like Minor

by noodlebucket on Sep 12, 2009 5:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He is very good

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hahahahaha

Michigan shanks the FG.

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I bet they wish they had Fera

by noodlebucket on Sep 12, 2009 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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’?

by gumbercules on Sep 12, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

FAIL

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WHOO GO BLUE WHOO

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Do you mean the same guy who built the Detroit Lions into who they are today?

by noodlebucket on Sep 12, 2009 5:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

did the stadium get more yellow after the half?

We decide when you hear the snap count...

by thedrizzle on Sep 12, 2009 5:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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...

by thedrizzle on Sep 12, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

KICK COVERAGE FAIL

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Missed...

Are they still up?

Si. And Dick Rod knows what that word means.

by psume06 on Sep 12, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

24-20, Michigan

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone heard from jtot?

I have a special fanpost waiting for him.

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 5:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I didn't want to read through all of this...

but, who else is REALLY worried about our rushing? We were worse than Texas…

by psume06 on Sep 12, 2009 5:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

so now

tate forcier is like joe montana?

We decide when you hear the snap count...

by thedrizzle on Sep 12, 2009 5:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I am a little worried about our rushing but think that will come together. I am very worried about our d ends though. I have not been impressed with the lack of pressure from the outside.

by noodlebucket on Sep 12, 2009 5:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You silly goose...

Its like M-Rob doesn’t like Minnesota… Not a big deal.

by psume06 on Sep 12, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

with all the random retarded babble, you would think that this game was already won

We decide when you hear the snap count...

by thedrizzle on Sep 12, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

When you have a QB that can punt… Its never over.

by psume06 on Sep 12, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He’s only Jesus’ son, not Jesus’ and Mary’s

by psume06 on Sep 12, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

if tate forcier ran for prez

he would SOOO get more electoral votes than obama

We decide when you hear the snap count...

by thedrizzle on Sep 12, 2009 6:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fact -

Gets paid more for ProActice commercials than Jessica Simpson.

by psume06 on Sep 12, 2009 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Hey, look...

He’s not Mika Vick…

He doesn’t hate puppies… K?

by psume06 on Sep 12, 2009 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But...

Everybody kills people.

by psume06 on Sep 12, 2009 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shit..

2 terrible teams just came back to block us from moving up.

by psume06 on Sep 12, 2009 6:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yay

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So it Houston...

OkSU is OMGGGGG BIG 122222 SKILZZZ though.

by psume06 on Sep 12, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 6:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You are good my friend.

Will you be available for me to buy a beer on Iowa Day?

by psume06 on Sep 12, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Shit.

Live near Pitt?

by psume06 on Sep 12, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope

717 all the way

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shit...

Well, I owe you a drink for making me giggle ;)

by psume06 on Sep 12, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

FTW

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by IcersGuy on Sep 12, 2009 6:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

TATE FORCIER

OH MY GOD!

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 6:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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."

by IcersGuy on Sep 12, 2009 6:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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...

by thedrizzle on Sep 12, 2009 6:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

did you see him score on Doc Brown?

cuz he did when you were looking forward.

by psume06 on Sep 12, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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...

by thedrizzle on Sep 12, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

For those who have too many channels

Pat Devlin 2 minute offense down by 1.

by noodlebucket on Sep 12, 2009 6:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

for who?

did he go to delaware? or is that a right-wing conspiracy?

We decide when you hear the snap count...

by thedrizzle on Sep 12, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

delaware vs richmond

by noodlebucket on Sep 12, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nevermind

1 pass to fg range

by noodlebucket on Sep 12, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Channel?

--
"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   0 recs

FAIL

blocked FG – Delaware loses

by noodlebucket on Sep 12, 2009 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by IcersGuy on Sep 12, 2009 6:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Could?

Has anyone stopped anyone ever in this game?

no…

by psume06 on Sep 12, 2009 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by IcersGuy on Sep 12, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Technicalities...

That was the 1st carry of the day.

by psume06 on Sep 12, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Greg Robinson...FTW

Pfft.

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 6:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cissoko

I can’t believe they don’t have another option, get another DB out there. He’s getting roasted alive.

by gumbercules on Sep 12, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by IcersGuy on Sep 12, 2009 6:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

whee

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 6:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

--
"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   0 recs

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.

by gumbercules on Sep 12, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

OMG TATE FORCIER

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 6:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 6:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I have one scheduled for 7:30

--
"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   0 recs

Okay then

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by IcersGuy on Sep 12, 2009 6:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yes!!

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pick Six by Houston!!!!

Looks like the Okies are going down.

Mike
Black Shoe Diaries

by BSD on Sep 12, 2009 6:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Greater evil takes the lead

Now it’s time for Tater Tot to lead a LEGENDARY GAME-WINNING DRIVE

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 6:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fun game. I like.

--
"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   0 recs

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."

by IcersGuy on Sep 12, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

HAH!

Referee announces “We have a catch!” WE?

by gumbercules on Sep 12, 2009 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

rich rod elects to punt

…and hopes that his defense shows up?

also, weak ass punt.

We decide when you hear the snap count...

by thedrizzle on Sep 12, 2009 7:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ND is totally going to blow this

Just watch.

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 7:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nevermind

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?

by ReadingRambler on Sep 12, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yo, new thread.

Here.

--
"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   0 recs

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."

by IcersGuy on Sep 12, 2009 7:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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