Staff Predictions: Iowa at Penn State
by Run Up The Score on Sep 25, 2009 11:53 AM EDT
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[Two preliminary notes. First, my friends from The Big Dirty will be playing their brand of funk outside of Medlar Field at 4 p.m. Stop by and say hello, they're quite good. Second, there are NINE open threads scheduled for tomorrow. Times are 8 a.m., noon, 3:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 8:00 p.m., 8:45 p.m., 9:30p.m., 10:15 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. If the threads are getting too slow, someone pull Rambler's batteries for a half hour or so. I'll try to check in from the game, but that depends on AT&T's crappy coverage and whether I'm willing to risk a drenched iPhone.]
Look, you're going to see this replayed approximately 15-20 times tomorrow, so let's just get this over with in the slowest, most painful and trite way possible.
Sorry. It's for your own good.
BSD Mike: Like I said yesterday, I think this game is going to come down to turnovers and field position. Whoever controls it wins the game. Penn State's defense should contain the Iowa offense which has struggled to run the ball consistently without Shonn Greene. The question in my mind is if the Penn State offense is up to the task against the Hawkeye defense. I think the Nittany Lions will have trouble running the ball against the front seven of Iowa, and a soggy field with a wet ball may slow down the passing attack and effectively ground the Spread HD. I think there will be some frustrating three-and-outs for Penn State, but they will make up for it with some big plays to set up some scores.
The key for Penn State is to score touchdowns in the redzone. Iowa is very good at stopping teams near the goal line, and last year Penn State had to settle for three field goals while another drive ended in an interception. If Penn State has to settle for field goals, or even worse comes up empty in the redzone, I don't like their chances.
Ultimately, I think this team realizes it's time to pick up the lunch pail and go to work. The energy of the whiteout under the lights and on primetime national television will have them focused. And the memory of what happened last year will make them determined.
Penn State 24, Iowa 13
RUTS: Not sure what to think about the rain in the forecast, other than I trust Evan Royster carrying the ball in those conditions far more than I trust Stephfon Green or either of Iowa's tailbacks. Given the field conditions (although Penn State's field drains quite well, I'm sure), I like having the straight-line speed of Devon Smith and Chaz Powell on our side. The game will come down to mistakes and the ability of Iowa's offense to function in a boisterous environment. Night wins by visiting teams are rare instances in Beaver Stadium -- at least during non-Dark Years -- usually reserved for truly elite teams who find themselves in the national championship race by late October. Think Miami '01 (12-0), Michigan '06 (11-2), and Ohio State '07 (11-2). Iowa is not such a team.
I still don't believe this Penn State squad is any kind of world-beating juggernaut, but it'll be enough to win tomorrow night provided they can thwart Kirk Ferentz's ball control plans. Look for Odrick and Ogbu to have monster games against the interior of Iowa's offensive line. Joe Paterno has been tweaking guys like Stefen Wisniewski and Nathan Stupar in the press this week, questioning their leadership and toughness, respectively. Paterno knows that he'll need those guys to have big games (doesn't say much for Lee's chances to play, if you want to read further into that).
They'll respond. Bloodlust carries the night.
Penn State 27, Iowa 17.
Kevin HD: I’m going to be honest here: I’m terrified of this game. Lee, out. Stupar, hurt. Bowman, rusty at best, not 100% at worst. The rain will hurt the passing game, Iowa can run, and Penn State has been sleep walking for three weeks now. Clark has been so torn up over last year’s loss (the one we’ve been watching on ESPN replay for three days now) that I’m afraid he might come out throwing like a guy on too much Red Bull.
And there is more. The red zone offense ranks 101st nationally, there has been zero pressure on the placekicker and we have a 1st year starter. All I can think about is that week one shank. I’m worried we’ll rely too much on the 1st down run and end up in too many 3rd and longs.
Depressed yet? There is good news, I guess: Royster is averaging over 5 yards per carry and broke a 7 yard average last week. Iowa is giving up a very mediocre 4.6 per carry. Clark is healthy. Iowa is losing a offensive lineman and maybe a tight end. The PSU linebacking corps is in pieces but they’re still pretty good. It’s a whiteout,
that’s gotta count for something.
In the end I’m completely torn. I predicted a seven-point loss on Wednesday and I’ve spent the rest of the week trying to talk myself out of it. Everyone from Vegas to Phil Steele to the guys at BHGP think I was wrong, and so I’ll give a little. But know that if things go like I think they will even a win is likely to be painful:
Penn State 14, Iowa 13
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THEY ARE BRINGING A FLOAT!
THIS IS BETTER THAN CHRISTMAS!
"How many things do you do where you are involved with 110,000 other people on the same page? Unless you're in an English class cheating with 30 other guys."
by psu on Sep 25, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahahahahaha
+140 to you sir
I got more rhymes than Wade Lookingbill's got dunks
by Oops Pow Surprise on Sep 25, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have this
An interception machine just waiting to feast on slightly errant DC passes!
by HawkeyeRecon on Sep 25, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think revenge really is on our side
There is not one player on the team who hasn’t circled this game (and maybe Joepa too). That and the white out turn what should be a close game into one that we win handily. 31-13.
"How many things do you do where you are involved with 110,000 other people on the same page? Unless you're in an English class cheating with 30 other guys."
by psu on Sep 25, 2009 11:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Revenge
Shadows of Notre Dame entering Beaver Stadium in 2007.
by Bob Sacamano on Sep 25, 2009 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will harken back to '94 for my prediction
61-21
by noodlebucket on Sep 25, 2009 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe Hayden Fry’s quote after that game was “I was afraid something like that would happen.”
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was at that game....
it was a wet miserable one if my memory serves me.
Never mistake effort for achievement.
by Esteban d' Amur on Sep 25, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Penn State 12 - Iowa 3
but we score a late td…its close and eerily reminscent of the 6-4 game from ’04.
I wouldn't trust old rooster me neither.
by spakajewia on Sep 25, 2009 12:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DON'T YOU SAY THAT!
its close and eerily reminscent of the 6-4 game from ’04.
DON’T YOU EVER SAY THAT!
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was the first game I went to after graduating
It was awful, but that’s exactly the kind of game that Ferentz wants.
I wouldn't trust old rooster me neither.
by spakajewia on Sep 25, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True
He’s one of the innovators of the game.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Innovators" huh?
Inconsctheeevable…
I do not think that word means what you think it means.
by Eyeheartfreedumb on Sep 25, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eerily reminiscent?
Only if our 12 comes through three safeties and a missed extra point.
"I thought the kid we were using had the potential to be a good quarterback, and I blew that one." - Joseph V. Paterno
by leeharvey418 on Sep 25, 2009 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what if we get one safety
and neither team crosses the 50 more than once or twice.
I wouldn't trust old rooster me neither.
by spakajewia on Sep 25, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm with Kevin.
I am already in PUCKER mode. 17-14 State.
"Dr. Samuel Johnson's right about Olson Johnson being right."
by mushdamma on Sep 25, 2009 12:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Self-esteem issues
Apparently winning a conference game qualifies as “amazing” for Iowa football. I didn’t see any South Carolina students rushing the field last night after trouncing #4 Ole Miss. It’d be nice to see Iowa’s students do it when they beat a ranked 5-0 Michigan squad in two weeks, just for consistency’s sake.
by gumbercules on Sep 25, 2009 12:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Which game were you watching?
They most certainly tore down the goal posts. Do the ESPN360 replay.
by NittanyCougar on Sep 25, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you say so
All I saw was the SC players running over to a restrained student section. I do remember Fowler suggesting that the goal posts might come down. If a near-riot ensued, not many reporters covered it.
Anyway, my point was just that Daniel Murray felt it was appropriate to bust out his Yosemite Sam six-shooter impersonation for something that has actually been fairly regular this decade. It drives me nuts when e.g. Syracuse beats Connecticut in basketball and the students rush the court. They’re manufacturing the intensity.
by gumbercules on Sep 25, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry.
In the last two years I can count at least 5 times we have rushed the field after a home win. Our students just like to do that sort of thing. If When we beat Michigan, we will flood Kinnick again – no doubt.
Give the ball to Brandon "wond3RBoy" Wegher!
by CUNKNNK on Sep 25, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can also be a cranky sports traditionalist
Get off my lawn, etc.
by gumbercules on Sep 25, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think they TORE down the goalposts.
At the end of the game, the announcers made a point of saying that the goal posts were brought down on purpose to ensure no one got hurt. I think the field staff had a lot to do with the posts coming down. Then again, I was only half watching, so what do I know.
by PSUJunny05 on Sep 25, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look Sourpuss...
… we beat the #3 team in the land LATE in the season. A #3 that was expected… EXPECTED!… to go on to the MNC. All of the pundits everywhere were saying that no one could touch PSU. So don’t compare us to an early season, untested #4 that lost to the very team we TROUNCED in our bowl game in January.
Oh, and I do intend to storm the field when we beat Michigan. You know, for consistency’s sake.
by Eyeheartfreedumb on Sep 25, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Iowa – 17
Penn State – 13
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 12:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Should we be suprised
You are Iowa’s biggest fan
by noodlebucket on Sep 25, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Forgive for me not consuming the kool-aid
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you did, you’d probably short out. But what if I offered you some nice tasty WD-40 in lieu of Kool-Aid? Eh? Eh??
by TheK-GunNeedsReloaded on Sep 25, 2009 12:40 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
What flavor is black and gold kool-aid?
Deus nobiscum, quis contra?
by chocochuck02 on Sep 25, 2009 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
VICTORY
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I assumed more like AIDS and fail. Like Iowa.
Deus nobiscum, quis contra?
by chocochuck02 on Sep 25, 2009 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oil and urine
"I thought the kid we were using had the potential to be a good quarterback, and I blew that one." - Joseph V. Paterno
by leeharvey418 on Sep 25, 2009 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the key is to shake it right before drinking
it is like a black and tan, but not as good.
"How many things do you do where you are involved with 110,000 other people on the same page? Unless you're in an English class cheating with 30 other guys."
by psu on Sep 25, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
?motor oil and urine
"How many things do you do where you are involved with 110,000 other people on the same page? Unless you're in an English class cheating with 30 other guys."
by psu on Sep 25, 2009 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha! got it first!
"I thought the kid we were using had the potential to be a good quarterback, and I blew that one." - Joseph V. Paterno
by leeharvey418 on Sep 25, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
does anyone else think
Rambler and Oops Pow may be the same person?
Lucky gun, fake fifth, 8XY bitch
Daryll Clark, The Penn State Football Story Is...
by letsgopsu on Sep 25, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Forget that
OPS thinks J Leman is better than Zug.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you and Helen Thomas' vagina are the same person
I got more rhymes than Wade Lookingbill's got dunks
by Oops Pow Surprise on Sep 25, 2009 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Robots suck
"How many things do you do where you are involved with 110,000 other people on the same page? Unless you're in an English class cheating with 30 other guys."
by psu on Sep 25, 2009 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Droids swallow.
"I thought the kid we were using had the potential to be a good quarterback, and I blew that one." - Joseph V. Paterno
by leeharvey418 on Sep 25, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You people don’t take dissension well, do you?
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
THE WHIPPINGS SHALL CONTINUE UNTIL MORALE IMPROVES
This isn’t a Spartan society. Its just fun to watch you scramble in the pocket.
Deus nobiscum, quis contra?
by chocochuck02 on Sep 25, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's why what Rambler just did is pure genius.
If Iowa DOES win, he can sit back and scream “I TOLD YOU SO” at the top of his voicebox.
If PSU wins, he can “claim” to be a PSU fan again and revel with the rest of us.
Bravo fine sir. It’s like when George and Jerry figured out how to successfully perform the switch.
by PSUJunny05 on Sep 25, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's why what Rambler just did is pure cowardice
If Iowa DOES win, he can sit back and scream "I TOLD YOU SO" at the top of his voicebox, which in and of itself as a Penn State fan is just oxymoronic. But will that be enough for him to still be invited to rush the ever so cool bhgp frat with his hopefully! new big brothers?
However, if PSU wns, I will vociferously attempt to enforce a fixed-time ban on him joining any revelry. Which will, of course, include a Dear Rambler post dedicated all to this lonely little pick.
/still nothin but love for my poor lost brother. And if the pain I felt at picking Notre Dame to start out 4-0 this year was any indication, I can’t imagine what he may be going through picking against us in this one.
/hoping he’ll one day come back to the fold and that this does not destroy his sensitive circuitry.
"For me the game wasn’t grounded in reality. It was about the uniform you put on that turned you into a warrior. It was about the mythology of the battle, the victory, the defeat, the struggle." - Mike Reid, PSU '69
by jtothep on Sep 25, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm unconcerned with the Rambler pick, but...
if you’re picking PSU to lose to Iowa at home, I’m also assuming you’re picking PSU at Michigan, and possibly against OSU and another mid level Big Ten team.
Are you picking Iowa in the sense that it’ll be a fluke lose for PSU, or because you believe PSU is a 3rd /4th / 5th place Big Ten team this year?
I for one think we’re going to house Iowa tomorrow. Might start off slow because of all the excess adrenaline, a la Michigan last year, but in the end, we will prevail. Big time.
by BooyahPSU on Sep 25, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Iowa is not a "mid level Big Ten team"
You will learn this when they go down to the wire with Ohio State.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You both have it wrong
If Iowa wins, I won’t brag because BHGP will never shut up, pissing me off.
If PSU wins in a close one, I will be happy because a) we won, and b) I can mock all the people who predicted a blow out.
If PSU wins in a blowout, I’ll never live it down.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you listen to this week’s podcast over at BHGP, you will find that Kevin nearly joined me and my “lonely little pick”.
SELLOUT!
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RUTS
Don’t worry about me slowing the threads down. I’ll be nervously watching the game elsewhere.
Probably good, since everyone hates me.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 12:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I still love ya, RR.
Deus nobiscum, quis contra?
by chocochuck02 on Sep 25, 2009 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RichRod sucks
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gerg swallows.
"I thought the kid we were using had the potential to be a good quarterback, and I blew that one." - Joseph V. Paterno
by leeharvey418 on Sep 25, 2009 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we didn't love you we'd just ignore you.
"I thought the kid we were using had the potential to be a good quarterback, and I blew that one." - Joseph V. Paterno
by leeharvey418 on Sep 25, 2009 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We just hate you this week
But the lovefest will resume after we beat your favorite team tomorrow night.
--
"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 25, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What RUTS said.
Put a tarp on that circus! - showtime @ BSD
by bconway6 on Sep 25, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You need an *
Night wins by visiting teams are rare instances in Beaver Stadium — at least during non-Dark Years — usually reserved for truly elite teams who find themselves in the national championship race by late October. Think Miami ’01 (12-0), Michigan ’06 (11-2), and Ohio State ’07 (11-2).
The above quote needs to be qualified a bit more. Try “at least during the non-Dark or Morelli years”.
by BooyahPSU on Sep 25, 2009 12:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think a big part of the game is how long tSUI plays STANZIBALL.
Deus nobiscum, quis contra?
by chocochuck02 on Sep 25, 2009 12:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I suppose thats not a supported statement.
Meaning, if we can get them in a hole early, i don’t care if his passer rating in the second half is 1337.2, so long as we don’t take our foot off the throat, we should be able to force poor decisions.
Deus nobiscum, quis contra?
by chocochuck02 on Sep 25, 2009 12:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BEST RUN ON SENTENCE EVAR.
Stupid cold medicine.
Deus nobiscum, quis contra?
by chocochuck02 on Sep 25, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good comma use though
"How many things do you do where you are involved with 110,000 other people on the same page? Unless you're in an English class cheating with 30 other guys."
by psu on Sep 25, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do love me some commas,
Deus nobiscum, quis contra?
by chocochuck02 on Sep 25, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank Zug you weren't praised for your use of colons.
"I thought the kid we were using had the potential to be a good quarterback, and I blew that one." - Joseph V. Paterno
by leeharvey418 on Sep 25, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I 2nd ^that^
"...WHITE OUT; white in this way > > > "
by BlueWhiteLife on Sep 25, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do love me some colons:
Deus nobiscum, quis contra?
by chocochuck02 on Sep 25, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your mother praised me on the use of her colon last night, Trebek.
I got more rhymes than Wade Lookingbill's got dunks
by Oops Pow Surprise on Sep 25, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Holy crap
OPS made me laugh. Kudos, Sir.
"I thought the kid we were using had the potential to be a good quarterback, and I blew that one." - Joseph V. Paterno
by leeharvey418 on Sep 26, 2009 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't take this...
…I need to find myself something to do for the next 31 hours away from a computer.
by hbeach08 on Sep 25, 2009 1:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lock it in boyz...31-13 Whiteout Route!!
The play book opens up a bit and look for big run plays courtesy Royster, Powell, D-Smith, and (gulp)…DC-17.
by Batwing on Sep 25, 2009 1:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We won't hear from RUTS...
AT&T + iPhone + Beaver Stadium = Forget about it.
How do I know? Coverage was terrible during Temple last weekend.
by Artiefufkin10 on Sep 25, 2009 1:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Coverage at Akron was awful too.
Deus nobiscum, quis contra?
by chocochuck02 on Sep 25, 2009 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
Sukay? Eh. The corners look better, I think.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, what?
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
robot logic fail
"How many things do you do where you are involved with 110,000 other people on the same page? Unless you're in an English class cheating with 30 other guys."
by psu on Sep 25, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Rambler-
1/0 !
"I thought the kid we were using had the potential to be a good quarterback, and I blew that one." - Joseph V. Paterno
by leeharvey418 on Sep 25, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nopucker, nopucker, nopucker
PSU walks into the game with two giveaways—this is a very good defensive team and the PSU defense has to force turnovers of their own to make sure this isn’t a competitive game. I’m not convinced that the front seven can create more than one turnover this game. I think Stanzi and the running game for Iowa is somewhat successful, but they will have to eat up a lot of the clock on their scoring drives because of bad field position. Still, the PSU offense has two TD drives and a number of stalls in the red zone which will be just enough to win. PSU 23, Iowa 20 is the final.
by Cairo on Sep 25, 2009 1:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wagner
Stalls in the redzone scare me especially if you have us winning by 3.
by noodlebucket on Sep 25, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Field position battle
Iowa’s punter (Donahue) puts Space Emperor Zoltan to shame.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As does the Meatchicken banner
"I thought the kid we were using had the potential to be a good quarterback, and I blew that one." - Joseph V. Paterno
by leeharvey418 on Sep 25, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey yooo!!!!!!!!!!
that was a classic video
by Artiefufkin10 on Sep 25, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
everybody talks about iowa's special teams
and I agree that they are good, but jeremy boone is also a great punter, arguably the best in the conference, but I personally hope that boone never has to see the field
by Lion on the Lake on Sep 25, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't argue Boone's skill
But I think Donahue, combined with our bad returning and coverage so far, gives Iowa an advantage in field position.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know
that Iowa has the overall advantage as far as special teams, as long as moo moo doesn’t break loose and have his coming out party, but I just love how everyone, not just you, fails to recognize Boone in the conversation of special teams
by Lion on the Lake on Sep 25, 2009 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I recognise you have a great punter
and you were good enough on offense last year that no one knows it.
Ah, the lonely kicker.
by Eyeheartfreedumb on Sep 25, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
PSU wins ugly...
Multiple turnovers from both teams and lots of three and outs. One or two big plays for each team. Iowa is on a 6 or 7 game win streak. Streak ends. 13-9.
Never mistake effort for achievement.
by Esteban d' Amur on Sep 25, 2009 1:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually there is no streak we beat them in 2007
"Believe deep down in your heart that you're destined to do great things." -Joe Paterno
by pslion on Sep 25, 2009 1:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought the same thing
Then I figured that Esteban meant in general, not just against us.
"I thought the kid we were using had the potential to be a good quarterback, and I blew that one." - Joseph V. Paterno
by leeharvey418 on Sep 25, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not against us, just in general.
Never mistake effort for achievement.
by Esteban d' Amur on Sep 25, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
24-9 PSU
Contrary to public opinion, we’ll open up the offense more this game than we did against the three cupcakes. They were warm-ups, not to be used for full-force thrashings, but to get a decent look at each aspect of the offense at a time. We’ll unload on Iowa this game (I hope), and go 100% HD.
This is my wish, as I’m still putting my money on us not covering the spread.
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
by 06Lion on Sep 25, 2009 1:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No Faith Kevin!
No matter what JoePa says this is a redemption game and DC knows that most of all. The Lions with DC’s leadership are coming into this one ready. We’ll see a lot more of the offense this week with Clark running when necessary. Quarless is going to have a BIG GAME…. count on it! Look for and love the mismatches that he creates. PSU will slow down Iowa with draws and screens if the Hawkeyes get blitz happy. My only concern is the DBs if Stanzi gets hot, which he has done on occasion (including last year’s debacle). All in all though PSU wins by 14+ GO LIONS! WE ARE!
I thought only safeties played 15 yards off the ball?
by pic15 on Sep 25, 2009 1:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I say
146-6 Good Guys come out on top in the biggest route in Penn State history. Dick Stanzi is beheaded by “Behead All QBs” Bowman. Daniel Murray has his neck snapped as he tries to tackle a lightning bolt that is Dayvon Smith en route to his first KR TD at PSU. Sean Lee plays and records a solo tackle on every one of Iowa’s plays(except the beheading sack).
Actually I am taking PSU with the +10. I think it turns out to be game like the first few that is never really in doubt, but we still do not look like world beaters. I say we score first and keep control. Iowa tacks on a late TD. Id say 24-13
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
"Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth."
by Roland86 on Sep 25, 2009 1:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
REVENGE for Joe Pa not acknowledging Ferentz's record against him
by HawkeyeRecon on Sep 25, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh
Oh, I’m going to have some fun with this.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Suit him up!
Kool-aid man would be a capable replacement for Lee at Linebacker the way he busts through walls! OH YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I thought only safeties played 15 yards off the ball?
by pic15 on Sep 25, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You think we'll win 14-13?
Get a grip man. PSU has the better offensive skill players and a better defensive front 7. If you think the rain will stall the PSU offense, what do you think it will do to the pedestrian Iowa offense.
The Penn State defense has the ammunition to bail out the PSU offense if need be…and vice versa. You really can’t say the same for Iowa.
I think the hard core PSU fans are too close to the situation and only focus on the bad aspects of the team. I say PSU rolls with a spread similar to last year’s Illinois game or even a margin of victory similar to last year’s Oregon State game if everything falls into place.
PSU 35 – Iowa 10.
by DCPSU on Sep 25, 2009 1:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How many Iowa games have you watched? I have no problem with expecting a PSU victory. But expecting a cakewalk is ludicrous.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is this 2006 with Morelli at the helm? No. I’ve watched every Iowa game…atleast twice, just like you. Luckily PSU doesn’t have to replay the past.
Do you really think that Iowa has the offensive skill to open up the playbook, neutralize the PSU front 7 and take advantage of PSU ala USC? Do you think Iowa has the kind of offense to get back in the game if they go into halftime down 21-10?
I know that PSU has the kind of offense that can come out of the gates and put up a couple of scores and put Iowa on its heels. And it can be done by spreading the ball around to a number of people and not the reliance on one player.
Frankly, I don’t think that Stanzi has the ability to get Iowa back on track when he finds himself in a 3rd and 12 and down by 2 scores.
Step back and take an objective look at this matchup and I think The Fear will subside.
by DCPSU on Sep 25, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you really think that Iowa has the offensive skill to open up the playbook, neutralize the PSU front 7 and take advantage of PSU ala USC? Do you think Iowa has the kind of offense to get back in the game if they go into halftime down 21-10?
Yes. I can’t remember the last time Iowa had this deep a receving corps. And Stanzi can get very, very hot. We already know that, don’t we?
Dude, Temple was able to get a few big plays. Temple.
Frankly, I don’t think that Stanzi has the ability to get Iowa back on track when he finds himself in a 3rd and 12 and down by 2 scores.
Funny. Because I remember Stanzi tearing our hearts and souls last year.
Step back and take an objective look at this matchup and I think The Fear will subside.
Don’t patronize me, brah. You think I like picking Iowa?
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m confused how you can take literally a couple of Temple plays as reason for doubt while apparently completely ignoring the Northern Iowa debacle.
And last year was last year.
No, I don’t think you like picking Iowa. I just think that all you can see are the warts on the PSU team while simultaneously ignoring the deficiencies of the rather bland Iowa team.
PSU 35 – Iowa 10.
by DCPSU on Sep 25, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m confused how you can take literally a couple of Temple plays as reason for doubt while apparently completely ignoring the Northern Iowa debacle.
Because Northern Iowa is probably better than Temple, and because Iowa has improved from their first game of the season (I know, that’s impossible, right??)
And last year was last year.
Oh, so Stanzi has no chance of getting hot this year just because…because?
I just think that all you can see are the warts on the PSU team while simultaneously ignoring the deficiencies of the rather bland Iowa team.
Forgive me for not praising Penn State enough, and forgive for me not pointing out Iowa’s issues (mainly because that’s been done already). As I stated before, I have done my best to remove this notion that Penn State is “by far” and “clearly, without a doubt” better than Iowa.
“Bland”? Really? You sound like someone from ESPN. Remember last week when Herbie picked Arizona because they were faster and not “bland”? Or in the Outback Bowl when South Carolina was supposed to win because they were faster and not “bland”?
The matchups have been discussed countless times. The fact that Iowa actually has those fabled “skill players” has been brought up countless times. I’m done beating a dead horse.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, you appear to have deeply held convictions. I do not see the Iowa team that you see.
I hope you have an enjoyable time watching the game on Saturday night and I hope that the outcome is an exciting and convincing PSU win that is worthy of our talent level and high (but probably a bit too high) national ranking.
Lets Go PSU!
by DCPSU on Sep 25, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I appreciate it, sir ;)
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When I woke up this morning
I thought that Iowa this year would be like Illinois last year: night game, White House, Big11 opener, etc.
Then the Fear came.
I wouldn't trust old rooster me neither.
by spakajewia on Sep 25, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Iowa is much better than Illinois was
Iowa actually has a defense and, in my opinion, better depth at wide receiver than Illinois.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we know nothing of Iowa
we just don’t. They block and tackle well, and Ferentz will have a good game plan.
Tomorrow night is two teams both with significant unknowns playing each other. To pretend like you have a very clear read on either one is a joke.
I wouldn't trust old rooster me neither.
by spakajewia on Sep 25, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Iowa actually has a defense
I stand by that.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, techincally speaking every D1 has A defense
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
"Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth."
by Roland86 on Sep 25, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you can watch Illinois and tell me that that thing is a “defense”, then I will call you a liar.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree...
… this game could turn out so many ways and not be indicative of anything. Both teams are top 3 in the Big Ten, but who will show up and how much will the weather have to do with the outcome?
I’ve been consuming nothing but pepto and tums all week. I can’t wait to top it all off with some beer (and if we get down early, a lot of whiskey) tomorrow night.
by Eyeheartfreedumb on Sep 25, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thank you DCPSU
I have needed a comment like that
i felt so good at the beginning of the week….my emotions have slowly eroded into a twisted pile of fear, bile and paranoia
by hbeach08 on Sep 25, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DELUSIONAL HAPPY JACK!!!!1111
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RR, you know you're talking to DC#17 himself
look at his previous post: he is talking about himself and how he doesn’t deserve the Hiesman. Very humble guy.
http://www.blackshoediaries.com/2009/9/16/1030847/the-daryll-clark-heisman-watch#21298182
by psuguy on Sep 25, 2009 2:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't be
Not enough fist pumps.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On a completely unrelated note...
how long have I been considered an “author”? I just noticed my name and lack-of-an-avatar down at the bottom there. Thanks – I feel internet-special! :)
As for relating to the thread, I’m with Kevin on this one. I’ve been going back and forth, and I can’t see a definite winner. We have some untested areas getting their first real opponent; we have tested areas that Iowa can exploit. So, I’ve decided to go with the unconventional – Penn State wins, 37-31, 3OT.
"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 25, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Iowa (Hell, PSU for that matter as well) scoring more than 30 points?
That certainly is unconventional.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's why had to go up to 3OTs
"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 25, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
PSU – 24
Iowa – 17
Zug – Bangs atleast 12 college girls before half
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, GUIDO
by SweepTheLeg on Sep 25, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now that's a much better prediction
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean DURING the half.
But only if Lynn gives him good protection.
ZING!
by PSUJunny05 on Sep 25, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zug bangs chicks armpits though.
His technique is at best, curious.
by HawkeyeRecon on Sep 25, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hell in 2007.......................
The last time Iowa came to our house they lost 27-7. This team struggled with Northern Iowa people!!!! A FCS school. Drop the freakin doom and gloom and come out with pride and swagger! UF fans, obnoxious as they may be, expect to win every game. PSU fans need to regain that kind of confidence! Call it Kool-Aid or whatever ya want but we are taking down Iowa handily this weekend!
The previous prediction about Zug having his way with 12 college girls (2 from PSU and 1 each from all the other Big Ten schools) is accurate though
I thought only safeties played 15 yards off the ball?
by pic15 on Sep 25, 2009 2:39 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
If I could de-rec a post, I would do it here
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?????
All you seem to do is preach gloom and doom. Certainly not the attitude the fan base should have going into a nationally telivised game! So really right back at ya RR!
I thought only safeties played 15 yards off the ball?
by pic15 on Sep 25, 2009 2:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, please
I survived PennLive – where we’re always 7-5 – without turning into one of them.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy Rambler-hate, Batman!
You’re really getting raked over the coals, eh? I wholeheartedly support your views on this matter, I just hope you’re really really wrong. Hang in there, at least you aren’t a domer.
Deus nobiscum, quis contra?
by chocochuck02 on Sep 25, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Iowa 20 - PSU 17
Linebacker U will be up by 14 at the half, and then Iowa crushes you in the 2nd half after adjusting to the “HD” and eliminating your offense. Stanzi will shread you while throwing to around 48 different receivers. Iowa will hurt at least 2 PSU key players, and if Moeaki plays, one of theirs. wond3RBoy and Zug will fight on the sideline and wond3RBoy will remove Zug’s heart with his bare hands… and see it secretly bleeds black and gold. You will spend the next decade talking about the epic PSU 2nd half fail in this game and have nightmares haunted by Adrian Clayborn for longer than that.
It’s a lock. All of it. 20-17 Hawkeyes. PWN3D.
Give the ball to Brandon "wond3RBoy" Wegher!
by CUNKNNK on Sep 25, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Regardless of my feelings about his prediction (Zug does not have a heart), I have to respect his style.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just stop it.
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
"Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth."
by Roland86 on Sep 25, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Give the ball to Brandon "wond3RBoy" Wegher!
by CUNKNNK on Sep 25, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+ way more than 1
for that photoshop
by Eyeheartfreedumb on Sep 25, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nepotism
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Famous Dbag Iowa Fan
Lucky gun, fake fifth, 8XY bitch
Daryll Clark, The Penn State Football Story Is...
by letsgopsu on Sep 25, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
48 different receivers
Unless Iowa is loaded with WR’s, some of those HAVE to be interceptions, WOOT
by PSUisMyHeart on Sep 25, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We are loaded with WR's. Sorry. No woot.
Give the ball to Brandon "wond3RBoy" Wegher!
by CUNKNNK on Sep 25, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
naw
Well, be moving our linemen to wideout, and our halfback to play center. It’s even cooler than the Wildcat O.
Oh, by the way, Clayborn ran track in high school. You might be able to find video of him chasing down a scared-shitless Arizona runningback (Griggs?) on youtube.
by Eyeheartfreedumb on Sep 25, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First off
I highly doubt that Stanzi will shred us with a packed white out and the likes of odrick, ogub and crawford breathing down his neck
Secondly, your wond3rgirl and Zug fight will suprisingly happen, but to wond3rgirl’s dismay, she will rip the heart out of a player wearing #5, but it will be Patrick Mauti in disguise. Zug will then shed his Jerome Hayes costume and vaporize wond3rgirl. Zug will then take advantage of wond3rgirl’s mom and sister in the locker room.
It’s a lock. ZUGED
by Lion on the Lake on Sep 25, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The white out breathing down his neck?
That’s not right. Stanzi’s white. They won’t hurt him.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
????
Why do you guys think that having all of your fans wearing the same color and waving pom-poms scares our players or something?
Give the ball to Brandon "wond3RBoy" Wegher!
by CUNKNNK on Sep 25, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The real purpose
of a white out is not to distract the opposing team by wearing the same color. its goal is to unify the entire crowd, not just the student section, in attempt to drawn out the opposing team with deafening noise. maybe you fail to realize how loud it is going to be for Stanzi and his offense down on the field. You are crazy if you think that the crowd noise won’t effect the Iowa offense.
But anyway, I hope for a good game and unlike you, I hope that both teams come out of the game injury free
by Lion on the Lake on Sep 25, 2009 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
very poor grammar and spelling by me
drawn to drawn
effect to affect
by Lion on the Lake on Sep 25, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks.
Good luck unifying your crowd with pom-poms if that’s what it takes.
I am just going to quit while I am ahead here. I’ve made my prediction and I’ve said enough and I’ll let you all get back to arguing with Rambler about your speed and HD. I admittingly haven’t seen PSU play this year. I was at the game last year freezing my butt off all day but other than what I saw there I don’t know much about you.
I honestly just hope it is a close game. If either team is blowing the other team out it won’t be much fun. I really don’t hope anyone gets injured, I’m just afraid of what might happen once Clayborn puts his pads on for a game that actually matters this year…and I’m used to what happens when Moeaki does. Good luck, and may the best team win (again).
Give the ball to Brandon "wond3RBoy" Wegher!
by CUNKNNK on Sep 25, 2009 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree
if PSU is blowing Iowa out I will be having a lot of fun
by noodlebucket on Sep 25, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oooo
we’ve got a comedian haha
even though i strongly disagree with your opinion that our crowd will have no affect on the outcome of the game, i think my sudden outburst of hostility had more to do with Mark May being the definition of a homer and Rambler’s pessimism. I hope Iowa has a very successful season and finishes just below Penn State in the Big Ten (again)
I had to do it
by Lion on the Lake on Sep 25, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oooo
we’ve got a comedian haha
even though i strongly disagree with your opinion that our crowd will have no affect on the outcome of the game, i think my sudden outburst of hostility had more to do with Mark May being the definition of a homer and Rambler’s pessimism. I hope Iowa has a very successful season and finishes just below Penn State in the Big Ten (again)
I had to do it
by Lion on the Lake on Sep 25, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh...
…just curious, but when do you hit puberty? It sounds like you read a lot of “fantasy” books. Come back when you grow some pubes.
by Eyeheartfreedumb on Sep 25, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My attempt
at BSD humor has made you think that I am an 11 year old boy who reads fantasy books, I guess I still have some work to do on my jokes
o and by the way, I read a lot of Clive Cussler’s books, I definitely wouldn’t put them under the fantasy category
i won’t try to come up with a come back to your awesome joke, so i’ll just wish you luck this saturday and the rest of the season
by Lion on the Lake on Sep 25, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whuppin!
If Dear Old State puts up less than half a century on Iowa, I will be disappointed. I want to see a demoralizing loss for Iowa, mostly because the state is worthless, but partly because of last year.
And, as the sign I will be dragging to Gameday states, “The only good thing to come out of Iowa is Interstate 80.”
by MainLion on Sep 25, 2009 3:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
John Wayne and Johnny Carson take issue with your sign.
by rockyh on Sep 25, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And this guy:
Give the ball to Brandon "wond3RBoy" Wegher!
by CUNKNNK on Sep 25, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
THIS is the best thing to come out of Iowa:
"The sea was angry that day, my friends." G. Costanza
by NJ lion on Sep 26, 2009 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OVERTIME OVERTIME OVERTIME
OVERTIME OVERTIME OVERTIME
by Aaron PSU on Sep 25, 2009 3:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I still REALLY don't get it
What is the love affair with Iowa this year? They eked by NIU and honestly, I can’t tell you if that means Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana or Istanbul. They blew out ISU and in my lifetime (let’s say it’s longer than the avg here but not as old as some) I can’t recall when ISU football was anything more than a middling member of whatever conference they were in. So the hat is being hung on a convincing home win against ‘Zona? Ari-freking-zona? Correct me if I’m wrong but have they been ranked in the top 10 20 since they came to PSU for the kickoff classic in ‘99 and got stormed? They suck, they’ve sucked year in and out and if not for the bowl game played in their home stadium I doubt they’ve been well traveled around the holidays the past 10 years.
PSU has taken care of business early on, it’s not always been pretty but please point to the moment in any of those games where anyone thought, “Wholy S we might blow this?” I really think we’ve seen a lot of the Uncle Miltie rule from the coaching staff in pulling out enough to win while letting a few things show to keep people guessing and in general, snoozing thru the 4th quarter. The D has been awesome and who cares about Stanzi as the last time I checked it’s very difficult to throw a football accurately from your back.
So to all of the Nittany Nation collectively making diamonds in their rear ends tonight until tomorrow night at 8pm. Relax a little b/c all that clenching isn’t good for you.
PSU 31-10
by mbailey71 on Sep 25, 2009 6:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A few points you've overlooked
Arizona destroyed BYU in the their Bowl last year, and BYU beat a good Oklahoma team this year. Arizona is triple in talent what any of the three teams are that you have played so far. Respect Arizona, they lost late to USC last year, and will go 9-3 this year. We completely shut them down. Ignore the score and look at the boxscore.
We have the second longest winning streak in college football right now. You have lost twice since we last lost…one being to us. We know how to win. Our QB is 12-3 as a starter.
We have a decided edge in special teams (punting especially, and that’s field position), we can argue till the end of time about whose defense is better, I think ours is. YOur offense is better, but you are not battle tested. That might show early tomorrow.
I know the college football world is focused on the UNI game as some sort of truth serum of Iowa’s ability. First off, we have one O-lineman from that game playing the same position in this game. Our line was a mess due to injuries and suspensions and is now solidified. We were relying on RBs who had never played in a college football game. We had our corner out due to a suspension. We took them lightly. And, I know you hate to hear this, they are good. Their QB will be on a team in the NFL. I’ll say this, if CLark plays 1/2 as well as he did against us, you’ll win by 20. He completed more passes with guys dragging him down than he will complete for the balance of his career.
Finally, Iowa has made a living off of teams underestimating them. Our record is almost identical to yours since you have joined the Big Ten and we are 6-4 all-time in Happy Valley and 6=2 under Ferentz against PSU (3-1 at Hapy Valley). Oh, and you are 16-27 against Iowa, Michigan and Ohio State since joining the BIg Ten, showing that you have feasted on the Little 7. Perhaps you need to show more respect for the better teams…and then you might improve your record there.
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe. --Albert Einstein
by StoopsMyAss on Sep 25, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I give two sheets about history...
doesn’t have much to do with this game talking about the first part of the decade, does it?
Also, I am surprised that along with all of the other reasons you listed about that near epic FAIL against UNI you neglected to mention:
swine flu, the failing economy, California wildfires, terrorism, George Steinbrenner, the resurgence of 80’s hair, artificial food coloring, religion, the 5th dentist from the carefree survey, Oprah, French Canadians, Windows Vista, that the Whopper beat the BigMac, no left turns in New Jersey, No Child Left Behind, the internet, teflon, Mike Vick and/or Brett Favre, overdue library books, The Disney Corporation, Jason Bourne, ‘healthy menus’ at fast food restaurants, people who do NOT spay or neuter their pets, the Betamax, the second gunman on the grassy knoll, turnpikes, immigration, fluoridated water, teenage pregnancy, the mafia, Harry Potter, North Korea, Alaskan King Salmon fishing regulations, Mixed Martial Arts, guys that carry manbags, closet Notre Dame fans, people who actually pronounce the ‘s’ in Illinois, Mark May, the ‘lab workers’ in the Extenz commercials, states with only one area code, time travel, single blade disposable razors, astroturf, the Beijing olympic games, those two tools on the Mac commercials, Yuengling, pierogies, and THE MAN.
I may have left a few out…
I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member
by TheMightyErik on Sep 25, 2009 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and Hugh Jackman
"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 25, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tim Curley
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So that REVENGE talk that is going around
iss about THE FUTURE? Okay.
Well, I am due back on the planet Earth now. Bye.
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe. --Albert Einstein
by StoopsMyAss on Sep 26, 2009 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Upset Alert" Mark May - College Football Live
While I hate the word “hate”, it always comes to mind when I listen to Mark May when he speaks about PSU. Tonight, it was his lead on College Football Live when he stated he believes Iowa will beat us tomorrow. Just what is it with this dude and his contempt for PS? Nothing, NOTHING, would make me happier than to see this schmo eat his words (like had to do last night when he said Ole Miss would beat the other USC).
by ljdevine on Sep 25, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Craig James
picked Iowa too.
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe. --Albert Einstein
by StoopsMyAss on Sep 25, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He announced our game last week
So he probably has better insight than other talking heads.
He couldn’t get over how fast our entire D was.
by HawkeyeRecon on Sep 25, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ummm...is that it?
Mark May hates Penn State because he’s a Pitter, we already knew that. But picking Iowa means you hate Penn State? Oh, damn.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, picking Iowa does not mean you have penn state
But he’s pointing out another in the long line of NEVER having said a good thing about PSU. Name a single time he said something good about PSU in any circumstance. It’s a valid gripe about watching him.
by PSUinBOSSton on Sep 25, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
" But picking Iowa means you hate Penn State?"
No… But when you take any opportunity to take a shot at Penn State (like May consistently does). its an indicator.
by ljdevine on Sep 25, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Allrite, thanks
Was looking for clarification is all.
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 25, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
May
was not recruited by PSU / so go figure…
"...WHITE OUT; white in this way > > > "
by BlueWhiteLife on Sep 26, 2009 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
It just is one of the ways Mark May has defined himself, along with the Oregon State amnesia
Ben and Alex... first commits for 2024, but temporarily replaced, since i couldnt resist the sign
by 3Yardout on Sep 25, 2009 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You forgot to add that
MARK MAY is a domestic terrorist who hates “our freedoms” and Penn State stands for freedom!
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe. --Albert Einstein
by StoopsMyAss on Sep 26, 2009 9:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You're stretching, dude
DO YOU HAVE PRIDE, DANNY?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 26, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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