Matt McGloin To Start For Penn State Against Michigan
by Adam Bittner on Oct 28, 2010 6:58 PM EDT
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PrintMultiple sources are reporting that Matthew McGloin, the pride of Scranton, Pennsylvania, will make his first collegiate start for Penn State on Saturday night against Michigan at Beaver Stadium. UPDATE: Paterno has confirmed it.
Starter Robert Bolden passed a concussion test on Wednesday and has been practicing according to ESPN.com, however, it appears as if Penn State is taking the safe route with the freshman's injury, as Joe Paterno indicated it would do at his Tuesday press conference.
McGloin saw a majority of the snaps in relief of Bolden last week at Minnesota and went 6/13 for 76 yards with two touchdowns and an interception, all the while failing to live down his "McFavre" label, earned with a 10/23, two interception performance in the past spring's Blue-White scrimmage by again throwing a bunch of risky, deep passes.
Here's part of what we had to say about McGloin over the summer while the quarterback race was still ongoing.
McGloin may actually be better equipped to lead the offense than Newsome simply for the simple fact that he does not have elite running skills to try and extend the play. McGloin is also seen as the better and more accurate passer(questions regarding Newsome's ability to read the defense, not lock on to his #1 WR, and throwing motion have been hot button issues during summer camp). McGloin is not Kerry Collins in terms of athletic ability, but he also won't remind people of Michael Robinson. He will need to take what the defense gives him and protect the ball.
Pretty much all of that holds true now as McGloin prepares for the Wolverines. If you're looking from some of those big gallops to the wide side Penn State has run for Robert Bolden over the course of the last few weeks, don't. He's not quite athletic enough to do that. He should be able to stand in against the Michigan pass rush, though, and maneuver himself out of trouble if need be.
Other than that, a lot of the book on McGloin will be written Saturday night. If the way McGloin was used last week is any indication, the gameplan won't necessarily be vanilla despite McGloin's lack experience. Penn State challenged Minnesota's secondary with McGloin in the game and the sophomore was given a couple shots down field. That said, if the Penn State running game finds any success on the ground against the Wolverines, expect the coaches
to go to the well with the run relatively frequently to diffuse some of the pressure on McGloin.
And now, in celebration of the Electric City's hero...
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You can add JoePa to the multiple sources
I am a Penn State Nittany Lion, and I played for the legendary Joe Paterno, and more importantly, I am a man because of it. - Lavar Arrington
Unless Joe is effing with RichRod and Gerg
I don’t get this. If Bolden could come in, why doesn’t he play from the beginning?
When did JoePa say this. JayPa on the weekly radio show about an hour ago said that it would be a game time decision to who would be the starting quarterback.
When in hell has Joe listened to Jay lately?
"The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help me God." The Government is like the Mob, you can check out, but never leave.
by DerryPharmer on Oct 28, 2010 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Disinform
The only reason we’ve heard anything is because they’re keeping Michigan guessing. Maybe it’s Bolden. Maybe it’s McGloin. Maybe Newsome’s sick and his knee is torn up. Maybe he’s just fine and will see plenty of action.
Just as important as who actually starts is how well we keep Michigan confused. They’re coming off a bye week, and we have the rare strategic advantage, over GERG no less. They’ve had 2 weeks to prepare and they still have no idea who our starting QB will be. That’s a huge advantage. They wasted a whole week preparing for Bolden and now they’re not sure if he’ll even play.
The coaches are making lemonade out of lemons here. And McGloin is drinking that lemonade. Except it’s not lemonade, it’s whiskey.
Here we are two days away from starting a former walk-on QB ahead of the most talented QB stable we’ve ever had…
McGloin Despite Them
Preaching the McGospel since Aug. 2nd, 2010
by millzners on Oct 28, 2010 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
You are really working hard this week, man.
A wolverine is really just an oversized groundhog. Also, the next man to call a stretch play gets sent to Botany Bay. Beat Michigan.
by ReadingRambler on Oct 28, 2010 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Just think
3 months ago this was a joke, a meme, something to fill the time until football started. Now it’s real, and we get to watch this former walk-on go out and play starting QB for Penn State, at home, under the lights, against Michigan. Crazy.
McGloin Despite Them
Preaching the McGospel since Aug. 2nd, 2010
Since I’m just as amused as Reading is with what you’re doing, I figured I’d point this out since it looks like the perfect item to fit into your narrative.
“Look at everything they’re doing to try to deal with all the possibilities! Victory is ours!”
The 2010 PSU Complaining Crew are currently doing this...
if
Dark Knight feeling, die and be a hero-or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.-Jay-Z
by OMEGAMAN on Oct 28, 2010 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 4 recs
I'll maintain
That this is the best thing to ever happen to Sesame Street.
@EpicTripod
SBN - Pittsburgh
Success With Honor
by Jeff Junstrom on Oct 28, 2010 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I demand credit for the introduction to your latest celebrity fantasy
Adam
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God Created the World Out Of Nothing, Paterno Built A National Superpower On Cow Fields...
by Adam Bittner on Oct 28, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I think her parents deserve most of the credit, for bringing something so unbelieveably gorgeous into this world.
And I’ve been crunching on her for some time. She’s got that Zooey Dechanel look to her which is the tops, in my book.
And yes, I just used a “Never Been Kissed” reference. It’s going to be that kind of day.
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by Jeff Junstrom on Oct 29, 2010 6:45 AM EDT up reply actions
You met Katy Perry...
Here.
You’re welcome.
Adam
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by Adam Bittner on Oct 29, 2010 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Lies, damn lies, and statistics.
I met her when she was a lounge singer in Mexico and I was a washed up ex-MLBer trying to catch on in the Mexican Leagues.
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by Jeff Junstrom on Oct 29, 2010 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions
I haven't clicked it, but I think I know what it is.
"Simon Gagne!! We've got a Game 7!"
@Ben_Jones88
Mcgloin
This might just be the kick in the pants to spark this offense. We will see. Good luck to the young man.
I'm wondering that too
Bolden has been programmed to play it safe and don’t make mistakes. McGloin is going to get in there and go “F it. I’m going deep.”
Maybe we'll see the return of the
Zug Allllmighty!
" When you cross that Blue Line, you are mine...Across the Blue Line, it's all football. " " And what you need to do in your life is paint Blue Lines everywhere. " - Joe Paterno 2009
by BlueWhiteLife on Oct 28, 2010 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
hes got to take
the concrete off his hands first
The Theory of Evolution states that only the strong survive. Maybe so, maybe so. But the Theory of Competition states that, just because they're the strong, doesn't mean they can't get their asses kicked.
Maybe McGloin throws a softer McPass
eff it, I'm going derp
by BMAN13 on Oct 29, 2010 8:19 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I just saw McDonalds is coming back with the McRib.
Hopefully he doesn’t sustain one.
by The JuggerNitt on Oct 29, 2010 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Derp
"The name on the front of the jersey is what really matters, not the name on the back" --Joe Paterno
Some of our best QB's
Were the ones that took Joe’s ranting and raving with a grain of salt. Collins did whatever he wanted. MRob did whatever was necessary. Maybe McGloin isn’t those guys, but a little fire and disention has shown to be invaluable at that position. It looked like the team rallied behind McGloin, and meanwhile Joe was on the sidelines yelling at him. Those are good signs IMO.
McGloin Despite Them
Preaching the McGospel since Aug. 2nd, 2010
by millzners on Oct 28, 2010 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I can't tell if I agree with you or if I think you're just being a crackpot.
In summary: I love you.
A wolverine is really just an oversized groundhog. Also, the next man to call a stretch play gets sent to Botany Bay. Beat Michigan.
by ReadingRambler on Oct 28, 2010 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
McGloin despite them!
Remember, you came up with that not me… You’re every bit as responsible for this thing as I am.
McGloin Despite Them
Preaching the McGospel since Aug. 2nd, 2010
Don't forget Big Red.
The original “F*ck it, I’m going deep” guy.
"This is being a Penn State fan. We’ll prove it, or we won’t. It’s not about proving it to them, it’s about proving to ourselves."
Don't be absurd.
I came up with one little bit of your meme because of my fondness for Scottish history. You’re responsible for at least 90% of this, so if it backfires it’s your fault.
A wolverine is really just an oversized groundhog. Also, the next man to call a stretch play gets sent to Botany Bay. Beat Michigan.
by ReadingRambler on Oct 29, 2010 8:40 AM EDT up reply actions
I always though Joe liked an arguement from his leaders
showed they had confidence in their decisions and it rallied the team in a slightly rebellious manner, though he doesn’t like too rebellious (Millen)
eff it, I'm going derp
its because joe sees himself in his players like that
The Theory of Evolution states that only the strong survive. Maybe so, maybe so. But the Theory of Competition states that, just because they're the strong, doesn't mean they can't get their asses kicked.
wow, what a horrid sentence
apparently my coffee hasnt kicked in yet this morning
The Theory of Evolution states that only the strong survive. Maybe so, maybe so. But the Theory of Competition states that, just because they're the strong, doesn't mean they can't get their asses kicked.
That never worked out well for QB 14
Especially against UM….whom he never beat.
I thought only safeties played 15 yards off the ball and Ann Arbor is still a whore!
I agree...
It won’t happen but wouldn’t you love to see McFarve throw for 350 yards and five TDs? How awesome would that be?
by LowcountryLion on Oct 28, 2010 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
his stat line
will be something like was said yesterday 15/30 for 300 yards 5 tds and 4 ints haha
The Theory of Evolution states that only the strong survive. Maybe so, maybe so. But the Theory of Competition states that, just because they're the strong, doesn't mean they can't get their asses kicked.
If that is his stat line..
then both teams will be in 50s.
Opulence, I has it.
by Esteban d' Amur on Oct 29, 2010 8:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah...
If I didn’t watch the game, and you showed me nothing but McGloin’s passing line, I would get VERY nervous if he topped 30 PAs, because that means we were probably playing from behind late in the game and trying to catch up.
Love the guy, but I don’t think he gets more than 25 or so passing plays called for him.
id rather have bolden taking the snaps
but if the offense only calls 25 pass plays, we lose the game. the run game is atrocious and mich has shown to be somewhat competent against the run. the secondary is another story. the only way to win is to make the defense at least semi-honor the run, then use play action and shotgun to attack the DBs. if joe plays it close to the vest and tries to run the ball, we lose by 20
The Theory of Evolution states that only the strong survive. Maybe so, maybe so. But the Theory of Competition states that, just because they're the strong, doesn't mean they can't get their asses kicked.
When PSU loses...
high profile games, its rarely because they pushed all the chips to the center of the table. However, in the last several years, they haven’t gone pucker, pucker in big games. They just lose because the other team is better that day. I’m interested to see what the offensive approach is.
Opulence, I has it.
by Esteban d' Amur on Oct 29, 2010 9:01 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i agree but disagree
if that makes sense. while i agree that we havent been exceptionally vanilla during big games, it can also be said that we have never started a walk on at QB as well. and its a night game. plus, this season, the offense has continually tried to pound the ball up the gut. you have to attempt to run the ball to keep the defense off balance but im afraid were going to overcommit to it. im very interested to see the approach too. with the offense that mich has, i figure psu will end up with 65-75 offensive snaps, if mcgloin only throws the ball 25 times, that means we run it 40-50 times. i think we can all agree that would not bode well for us
The Theory of Evolution states that only the strong survive. Maybe so, maybe so. But the Theory of Competition states that, just because they're the strong, doesn't mean they can't get their asses kicked.
Agreed.
I expect a lot of screens and swing passes. Who knows, maybe the kid has the game of his life.
Opulence, I has it.
by Esteban d' Amur on Oct 29, 2010 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Which is good
in that I have all of the confidence in Moye and Brown to come down with some jumpballs. It also might open up the run game if Mcgloin airs it out a couple of times.
Yeah
Michigan’s D suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuucks. It’s suck covered suck with suck filling. Our WRs should be wide open.
Even Graham Zug
should get wide open.
Of course, if he forgot his pass-catching in the practice facility in State College, it’s not going to do him any good.
Trail Blazers atop the Northwest at 2-0!
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Oct 28, 2010 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
i was going to say
getting open hasnt been a problem for the zug this year, its that he looks like hes got iron hands
The Theory of Evolution states that only the strong survive. Maybe so, maybe so. But the Theory of Competition states that, just because they're the strong, doesn't mean they can't get their asses kicked.
quick!
to the time machine…well go back to minny ’99 and put zug in on that 4th and hail mary, he could def knock it down
The Theory of Evolution states that only the strong survive. Maybe so, maybe so. But the Theory of Competition states that, just because they're the strong, doesn't mean they can't get their asses kicked.
speaking of time machines
Did you see the yahoo.com article yesterday about the person on a cell phone in the Charlie Chaplan video? Pretty weird.
if you recall
that pass WAS knocked down, but somehow another Minny WR was able to dive and make the catch. BLAH!
by The JuggerNitt on Oct 29, 2010 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Probably not.
Their run defense is well above Minnesota in the rankings.
A wolverine is really just an oversized groundhog. Also, the next man to call a stretch play gets sent to Botany Bay. Beat Michigan.
by ReadingRambler on Oct 28, 2010 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
but that is due to teams trying to keep up, somewhat
MSU ran, but had the lead too.
eff it, I'm going derp
This kid reminds me of Joe Crispin.
Bold as all get out.
No Conscience.
Will take the shot.
Will remember the good ones.
Will forget the bad ones.
Game-winning shots half the time.
Game-losing shots the other half.
Fun to watch.
Bad to coach.
Elizabeth, with Vin Scully, only folks working longer than JoePA at same place!
by joefromboalsburg on Oct 28, 2010 8:47 PM EDT reply actions
Vegas Line Increases, Now Giving State 3
The point spread has increased to 3 from 1.5 with the news of our starting QB being the first one from Scranton in ……. oh heck…….ever.
Elizabeth, with Vin Scully, only folks working longer than JoePA at same place!
by joefromboalsburg on Oct 28, 2010 8:57 PM EDT reply actions
Rumor has it that Fortt's practicing at stand up DE
a la Tim Shaw and Jerome Hayes.
Probably the easiest way to put our best players on the field at once.
"I don’t spend a lot of time dwelling on the negative. I believe that having a good, peaceful mind is the basic premise for a good life."
NEPA is beaming right now!!!! Do us prud McGloin
“and please dont try to get another partner killed”
There will be no battle fatigue in my command
by psu in the w-b on Oct 28, 2010 10:29 PM EDT reply actions
proud spelling fail as usual
There will be no battle fatigue in my command
by psu in the w-b on Oct 28, 2010 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
this is under "Breaking News"
on the home page of the Scranton Times web site
God Speed, Matt, God Speed
Whatever
That glow you see isn’t Scranton beaming. It’s the mine fire they’ve yet to extinguish in the West Side section of Carbondale.
by MainLion on Oct 29, 2010 1:22 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Time to unleash the dragon... go get 'em McG!
I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member
Please, please
don’t run the ball all the time to “take pressure off McGloin.” We suck at running the football, Michigan’s run defense actually isn’t completely awful, and the secondary is positively atrocious. Throw until McGloin gets hot, then throw it some more.
If PSU insists on running the ball, the game will be much more in Michigan’s favor than need be, and the pressure will be on McGloin to make big throws late in the 4th. I don’t want that.
Can you feel a little love? Dream on; dream on
by ckmneon on Oct 29, 2010 5:36 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
As with all things
It’s a matter of timing. McGloin’s second touchdown drive was playcalled with masterful balance—and exceptional execution by Silas Redd, in a few plays despite a striking lack thereof by Doug Klopacz.
The Indiana Hoosiers: a poor (and less arrogant) man's Michigan
Not so fast
If we score first, you’d better believe we’ll be running all day to keep Michigan’s O off the field. I don’t think there’s enough confidence in our D to stop them, especially after the 400+ yds we gave up last weekend. This is the type of game where Royster/Green/Redd can shine.
whatever keeps moving the chains.
running is all well and good when you can consistently get the first downs, but runs for 2, 1, and 3 yards, then a punt, will be worse than the occasional clock stoppage from an incomplete pass
by The JuggerNitt on Oct 29, 2010 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm so hyped up about this
This kid has gigantic balls!
I’m so glad we have a pure passer starting in this game, I think it gives us the best chance to win. Knewsome can’t pass and Bolden would never WIN us this game. Now, granted McFarve might lose the game, but there is a chance he could WIN us the game.
This is a popular sentiment
I’m not convinced of all of its accuracy, but we all know that College Football is a game often decided on emotional momentum. It is indeed quite likely that McGloin will be the deciding factor. In what direction remains to be seen.
The Indiana Hoosiers: a poor (and less arrogant) man's Michigan
My first thought when I heard he was starting...
Well if we go down were going down in flames.
more like a blaze of glory
I wake up in the morning
And I raise my weary head
I’ve got an old coat for a pillow
And the earth was last night’s bed
I don’t know where I’m going
Only God knows where I’ve been
I’m a devil on the run
A six gun lover
A candle in the wind
Well they tell me that I’m wanted
Yeah, I’m a wanted man
I’m a colt in your stable
I’m what Cain was to Abel
Mister catch me if you can
Lord I never drew first
But I drew first blood
And I’m no one’s son
Call me young gun
I’m a young gun
MY NAME IS PETEY!
@EpicTripod
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by Jeff Junstrom on Oct 29, 2010 9:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Weekly song
It was just after dark when the team came out
being led by the QB from Scranton Pennsylvainia
carrying 110,000 fans on his shoulders
He was a young slinger just out on his second game
He was carrying Penn State’s hopes and dreams
For everyone in that coal-scarred city
Where children play without dispair in backyard slag piles
And folks manage to root each game
along with 110,000 Penn State fans
yes just about 110,000 fans on his shoulders
He passed on a run play that should have been
saying “eff it, I’m going derp, its there my friend”
he was thinking perhaps about the warm breathed coed
waiting at the big game’s end
He started the snap count with a tap of his foot
Moye coming across in motion as he checked the D
He was pointing blitz reads getting ready for the snap
Just a few more seconds to go
Then he’d go home and have her ease his long hard night away
and the sound of just about 110,000 fans, on his shoulders
yes the sound of 110,00 fans, on his shoulders
He saw the coverage shift and knew he had a one on one
with his favorite reciever.
So he paid no heed to the draw play call
as the TD throw, thoughts went threw him
He nodded to Brackett as he pointed down
Brett nodded back without a sound
and Big Red hollared “CHRIST”
It was funny how he named the only man that could save Penn State now
They were trapped with a gunslinger out of control
riding on his fear-hunched back
was every one of those blue and whites
I’m telling you just about 110,000 fans on his shoulders
yes just about 110,000 fans on his shoulders
Klopacz snapped and McGloin dropped back farther than the normal 7 steps
he dodged the blitzing safety passing at nearly ninety miles an hour
And he said “GOD make it a dream”
as he threw his last pass down
Yes he said “God make it a dream”
as he threw his last pass down
It deflected off the covering corner
tapped in the air by Brackett’s hand
bounce off a safety and through the hands
of a trailing linebacker
it was then Zug got decked
injuring an arm or two and time just stopped.
the ball fell into the outstretched arms of Zug
who was lying in the endzone
completing the game winning throw
from the kid from Scranton Pennsylvainia
and all those 110,000 fans went crazy
yes all those 110,000 fans, went crazy.
eff it, I'm going derp
by BMAN13 on Oct 29, 2010 9:03 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Your song for this week – or at least Michigan’s song for this week – is Skatt Bros. “Life at the Outpost”.
A wolverine is really just an oversized groundhog. Also, the next man to call a stretch play gets sent to Botany Bay. Beat Michigan.
by ReadingRambler on Oct 29, 2010 9:17 AM EDT up reply actions
also curious:
how does this song end?
by The JuggerNitt on Oct 29, 2010 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions
I'll pour a little out for your walking boot tomorrow night!
The Indiana Hoosiers: a poor (and less arrogant) man's Michigan
Keeping up with the 'we're messing with Michigan' line of thinking
I hope the PSU offense starts in the shotgun formation with two tailbacks. McGloin as QB, Bolden and Newsome on either side.
THEY’D NEVER SEE IT COMING!!!
don't forget the Drake
he’s quite integral to the Rational Cat formation.
by The JuggerNitt on Oct 29, 2010 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Krishna, Krishna, Hare, Hare
Elizabeth, with Vin Scully, only folks working longer than JoePA at same place!
by joefromboalsburg on Oct 29, 2010 6:49 PM EDT reply actions
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