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stops the bad momentum

I wouldn't trust old rooster me neither.

by spakajewia on Sep 26, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

YAY!

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Nittany Lion Love,
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by PaternosGranddaughter on Sep 26, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m late, bad excuse. Good luck tonight gents. I’m nervous as can be.

by txhawkeye on Sep 26, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Where at in TX?

If you say DFW…..

"Sometimes, children, fear is an appropriate response"

by TexasLax on Sep 26, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, University Park is technically DFW. Nuthin I can do.

by txhawkeye on Sep 26, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Although my daughters do play lax at ESD. Lonely outpost for the sport in Houston and Dallas.

by txhawkeye on Sep 26, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not quite....

…Lax abounds, although ESD, St Marks and HP are definitely bastions, but never underestimate us Southlake Lax Players. We can certainly play flay football better….

"Sometimes, children, fear is an appropriate response"

by TexasLax on Sep 26, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep, guys are good. Your past women’s coach is helping with our club team this Fall. If your football coach would let you all play there’d be no stopping you.

by txhawkeye on Sep 26, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lexi?

Great person. Its a samll world. Good Luck this year.

"Sometimes, children, fear is an appropriate response"

by TexasLax on Sep 26, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Many thanks – Lexi is a good coach.

by txhawkeye on Sep 26, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Momentum shift!!

That first quarter must’ve gone faster than anticipated by the thread posters.

by PSUWifey on Sep 26, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

TD ND...

9-7 pending extra point…

GO BLUE! http://www.maizenbrew.com/

by SCM on Sep 26, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

If I'm Ferentz

I go for this…

GO BLUE! http://www.maizenbrew.com/

by SCM on Sep 26, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

We're Linebacker U!!!!!!!!

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by PaternosGranddaughter on Sep 26, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

What a weapon...

Seriously, that would’ve been a good place to go for it.

GO BLUE! http://www.maizenbrew.com/

by SCM on Sep 26, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Love this song on Guitar Hero

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by PaternosGranddaughter on Sep 26, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Beautiful catch!!!!!!!

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by PaternosGranddaughter on Sep 26, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Musberger having flashbacks

Might be his most useful contribution to date

"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 26, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

No, he was excited about

“Blue Royster Cult”, and then they started playing “Don’t Fear the Reaper” in the booth (and for the TV audience to hear).

"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 26, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

WHAT A CATCH!!!!

"Sometimes, children, fear is an appropriate response"

by TexasLax on Sep 26, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Are you kidding me with the flag????

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by PaternosGranddaughter on Sep 26, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

our right tackles suck

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by TheMightyErik on Sep 26, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

GRRRRRRRRR

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by PaternosGranddaughter on Sep 26, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

What happened to the fireworks??

This is not nap time boys

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by PaternosGranddaughter on Sep 26, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

That DT was offsides but what ever

by cmdpsu15 on Sep 26, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

3 step drops

and designed roll-outs are in order

by JIMPSU on Sep 26, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

That play is like bunting with someone other than the pitcher.

by jjl207 on Sep 26, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Boone with a good kick.

Time for a turnover from Iowa… or a 3&out.

"Want a donut go to dunkin donuts, want a linebacker go to Penn State."
- Cris Carter, NFL Draft, 4/25/09

by kmblue on Sep 26, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Call us for holding and nothing on Iowa…. I smell a sham

by cmdpsu15 on Sep 26, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Is it Woody?

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by PaternosGranddaughter on Sep 26, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

With all the 6 out of 7 talk, it may well be Ferentz

by jjl207 on Sep 26, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

making me sick but that's was my thought

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by TheMightyErik on Sep 26, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

What was the question?

I was flipping…

GO BLUE! http://www.maizenbrew.com/

by SCM on Sep 26, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Which head coach has the most wins vs. Joe Paterno?

"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 26, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Trivia

What coach has most wins against JoePa?

by jjl207 on Sep 26, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks!

GO BLUE! http://www.maizenbrew.com/

by SCM on Sep 26, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who has the most wins against Joe Pa

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by PaternosGranddaughter on Sep 26, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Lloyd

Has to be.

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by SCM on Sep 26, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

OK I'm over Tebow updates.

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by PaternosGranddaughter on Sep 26, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

This sucks.

"Want a donut go to dunkin donuts, want a linebacker go to Penn State."
- Cris Carter, NFL Draft, 4/25/09

by kmblue on Sep 26, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Finally some pressure

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by PaternosGranddaughter on Sep 26, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

I imagine with our turf grass program it is one of the best tasting turfs in the country.

by VVeRPennState on Sep 26, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

ND up 17-7

Sad face :(

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by PaternosGranddaughter on Sep 26, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

It appears their initial burst

Has worn off… ND with 17 straight.

GO BLUE! http://www.maizenbrew.com/

by SCM on Sep 26, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

With all due respect

I do not give a rat’s ass about ND for the next couple of hours

by ljdevine on Sep 26, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice hold, but I’ll take the deflection

by cmdpsu15 on Sep 26, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

They only call holding on PSU in the Big 10.

by jjl207 on Sep 26, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know I forgot. You’d think when you are becoming the front runner of the Big Ten you’d get some love.

by cmdpsu15 on Sep 26, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Love this commercial

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by PaternosGranddaughter on Sep 26, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

BTN timing on coming back from commercial... losers

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by TheMightyErik on Sep 26, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Block it

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by PaternosGranddaughter on Sep 26, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

COME ON OFFENSE!!!!

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by TheMightyErik on Sep 26, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

10-5

Time to score another TD, Offense.

"Want a donut go to dunkin donuts, want a linebacker go to Penn State."
- Cris Carter, NFL Draft, 4/25/09

by kmblue on Sep 26, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Flipping the field

We should at least get out from underneath our own goal post, get a score too.

by jjl207 on Sep 26, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

I need 7. Right. NOW.

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by PaternosGranddaughter on Sep 26, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow. Nice guess ya'all

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by PaternosGranddaughter on Sep 26, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Alright!!!

Woo Lloyd!

GO BLUE! http://www.maizenbrew.com/

by SCM on Sep 26, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah.... Lllllllloyd f'ing Carr

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by TheMightyErik on Sep 26, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

I hate Michigan.

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by PaternosGranddaughter on Sep 26, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

And to think...

He started 0-2 against him…

GO BLUE! http://www.maizenbrew.com/

by SCM on Sep 26, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

what's with all the gd flags?

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by TheMightyErik on Sep 26, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

OK. I'm gonna call BS on these refs now.

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by PaternosGranddaughter on Sep 26, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Trap?

GO BLUE! http://www.maizenbrew.com/

by SCM on Sep 26, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

nope... that's a catch

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by TheMightyErik on Sep 26, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bull!

waved off by the judge from the other side of the field!

by jjl207 on Sep 26, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

"One of the best"

Jimmy Augustine better not screw this one up

by cjapsu on Sep 26, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

These refs are totally bogus.

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by PaternosGranddaughter on Sep 26, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

It'll come down to that

“conclusive evidence” part of the review

"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 26, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

What year was that Iowa game where Tony Johnson had an obvious catch that was called out of bounds?

by jjl207 on Sep 26, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Dear Grandpa Joe

Thanks for instant replay.

Love, all of us.

Joe Paterno is my adopted grandfather.
Nittany Lion Love,
Meredith

by PaternosGranddaughter on Sep 26, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

BULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

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by PaternosGranddaughter on Sep 26, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Now I’m starting to get worried. Why the hell does Iowa get in our heads?

by Ibleedblueandwhite on Sep 26, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

If we keep playing like this:

we’re going to lose.

"Want a donut go to dunkin donuts, want a linebacker go to Penn State."
- Cris Carter, NFL Draft, 4/25/09

by kmblue on Sep 26, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Thanks refs.

I hate it when their nonsense decides games.

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Meredith

by PaternosGranddaughter on Sep 26, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

I feel a turnover here.

"Want a donut go to dunkin donuts, want a linebacker go to Penn State."
- Cris Carter, NFL Draft, 4/25/09

by kmblue on Sep 26, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Pick 6. I'm down.

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by PaternosGranddaughter on Sep 26, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

0 Penalties

for Iowa. BULLSHITE.

"Red, it took me sixteen years to get here. You play me, and I'll give ya the best I got."

by Touchdown on Sep 26, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

YES!

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Meredith

by PaternosGranddaughter on Sep 26, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Boone will soon be called a "weapon"

With another punt like that.

GO BLUE! http://www.maizenbrew.com/

by SCM on Sep 26, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Pin 'em deep

get a take away
score before the half

Let’s go STATE!

by ljdevine on Sep 26, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

3 and out. See ya.

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by PaternosGranddaughter on Sep 26, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

That is fucking weak

by cmdpsu15 on Sep 26, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

How is that even fair?!

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by PaternosGranddaughter on Sep 26, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Terrible call

Got tossed into the kicker

by cjapsu on Sep 26, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

And no holding…..

by cmdpsu15 on Sep 26, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

The fix is in.

"Want a donut go to dunkin donuts, want a linebacker go to Penn State."
- Cris Carter, NFL Draft, 4/25/09

by kmblue on Sep 26, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

What game are the refs watching?

by gnuf on Sep 26, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

We know they try to cheat us

It’s up to us to play smarter.

I was out in the trenches, which enables me to paint such a powerful picture, like Apocalypse Now.-Cormega

by OMEGAMAN on Sep 26, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Finally!

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by PaternosGranddaughter on Sep 26, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

HOLY SHIT!!! A FLAG ON IOWA!!!

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by TheMightyErik on Sep 26, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Darryl Clark is going to go off on his offense in the locker room

by Ibleedblueandwhite on Sep 26, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

He should.

While he’s at it, he should smack the D around, too

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by PaternosGranddaughter on Sep 26, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Exactly who was he throwing that to?

Triple coverage?

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by SCM on Sep 26, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

How can you allow conversion on 3rd and 15?!

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by PaternosGranddaughter on Sep 26, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Hull

"gotta love the HD"

by biscoiv on Sep 26, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Hull is terrible

Stood there helpless after the catch.

by jjl207 on Sep 26, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Indeed not, every time I see a close-up of him I think I’m getting a speeding ticket.

by jjl207 on Sep 26, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

He's only good against the run

against the pass he is utterly useless. We’ve went over this before thoough

"gotta love the HD"

by biscoiv on Sep 26, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

That running into the punter was a load of bull

by cmdpsu15 on Sep 26, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

karma beetches

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by TheMightyErik on Sep 26, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Woah. That was an ugly kick!!!!

Hoorah.

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by PaternosGranddaughter on Sep 26, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

There a second half thread?

by jjl207 on Sep 26, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Everyone needs to be torn to shreds. Everyone.

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by PaternosGranddaughter on Sep 26, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

the O-line should be afraid... very afraid

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by TheMightyErik on Sep 26, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

whew!

We gotta come out firing in the 3rd Q. That was a momentum changer, missing the FG. Iowa was moving and they not only didn’t get 7, they didn’t get 3.

"Want a donut go to dunkin donuts, want a linebacker go to Penn State."
- Cris Carter, NFL Draft, 4/25/09

by kmblue on Sep 26, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

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