Penn State Stages Thrilling Comeback Against Northwestern - Joe Paterno Gets Win No. 400
by BSD on Nov 6, 2010 8:47 PM EDT
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From the very start it looked like Penn State was down and out. Northwestern took the opening drive down the field and scored easily to take the crowd out of the game. The Penn State offense struggled to deal with the Northwestern blitz. Rob Bolden got yanked after giving up a disasterous fumble, and before we knew it Penn State was down 21-0 and the chances of Joe Paternogetting win number 400 today were looking bleak. Twitter was in full meltdown mode as Cory Giger and Ron Musselman were beside themselves with glee in the disaster unfolding before their eyes.
Somehow the defense got a stop, and Penn State got the ball on their own 9 yard line with 53 seconds to go in the first half. Nobody would have been shocked if the Lions took a knee to stop the first half bleeding. But Matt McGloin would have none of it. The Slinger from Scranton boldly drove them down the field and connected with Brett Brackett in the back of the endzone with three seconds to go. Penn State had seized the momentum and they weren't looking back.
The third quarter was an offensive explosion unlike anything we have seen since, well, maybe last week. Penn State scored on their next four possessions while the defense shut down the Wildcats in place. The disasterous 21-0 deficit was methodically erased and turned into an authoratative 35-21 victory giving legendary Joe Paterno win number 400 for his career.
Going into the game I felt Rob Bolden deserved to have the starting job back when he came back from injury. But after today I have changed my mind. I hate to see Bolden lose the job due to injury and outside of the fumble he wasn't playing terribly, but right now Matt McGloin is too good to sit on the bench. He finished the day with 225 yards and 4 TD on 18-of-29 passing. He has ignited a spark in this offense that was left for dead after the Illinois game.
Of course, McGloin has had the benefit of playing behind an offensive line that is gelling, and he has Evan Royster running well to take some of the pressure off of him. Royster finished the day with 134 yards on 25 carries, and he also added four catches for 45 yards and a touchdown.
The other pleasant surprise has been Silas Redd who exploded for 131 yards and a touchdown on just 11 carries. Redd continues to emerge as a home run threat every time he gets the ball.
In conclusion, I'll just leave you with two words that are music to my ears after the journey it has taken to get to this point: Bowl Eligible.
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The defense.
Bless their hearts. They won 400.
"Iowa is like a flat Pennsylvania."
Beat Northwestern.
Mauti exploded in the 2nd half
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
Tom Bradley haters!
Reveal yourselves!
Dear team, thanks for accomplishing nothing.
by Illegal Formation on Nov 6, 2010 8:57 PM EDT reply actions
Not Since Kerry Collins, Kijana Carter, Kyle Brady, Bobby Engram, etc. etc. etc.
Coming back from a 21-0 deficit is no small achievement.
This Penn State Team is bound for glory!
Loaded with highly-rated underclassemen, and led by a QB with no conscience, we have not seen the likes of this in a long while.
Enjoy this, and expect the next few years to be amongst the best that Penn State has ever experienced.
Elizabeth, with Vin Scully, only folks working longer than JoePA at same place!
by joefromboalsburg on Nov 6, 2010 8:58 PM EDT reply actions
Texas losing to Kansas State 10 - 0.
Mack Brown is too old and can’t recruit
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
Some time in the distant future,
I’ll be rambling to my grandchildren about how I was there to witness Joe Paterno’s 400th win.
"We have the plainest uniforms you can make. We know who we are. We are Penn State, and that's something special."
I'm already an old fart
Did Joe win 400??
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
I was at 300
at 200 technically… at least fetus-AdamShell was
but 324 was better than 300, partially because it was unexpected
John has a long moustache
It'll be a day you never forget
I was a junior for the Ohio State game in 2005, and I still get chills seeing clips from that game. Glad you got to enjoy history in person!
Designated "New Thread Is Up" guy.
I actually almost went to NYU.
And when I was standing there listening to Joe speak, I remember thinking “Thank God I came to this school.”
I can’t wait to see the clips on ESPN. Even if their stupid TV timeouts were absolutely ridiculous.
"We have the plainest uniforms you can make. We know who we are. We are Penn State, and that's something special."
OK, Get this
I was there for number 1!! I was a sophomore in 1966!
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
by PaJoe on Nov 6, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
...Seriously?
If you’re pulling my leg I’m going to be very disappointed.
"We have the plainest uniforms you can make. We know who we are. We are Penn State, and that's something special."
No
I’m a graduate, class of ’69. I got to the Gator and Orange Bowl before I graduated.
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
I'm kind of really happy I know you.
Bless the interwebs.
"We have the plainest uniforms you can make. We know who we are. We are Penn State, and that's something special."
Thanks..makes mefeel wanted!
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
If some of the OL kids develop
We may see a great, great offensive team. And the Defense is pretty strong if the kids keep improving.
Guess Hill got hurt again..was that his ankle?
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
i tied it and it sucked
all i got was a pair of cheap sunglasses
Black shoes, basic blues, no names, all game.
That's been on every evening thread for two days. She sends it right around 9:00PM
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
KILL UGLY BUCKEYES!
Elizabeth, with Vin Scully, only folks working longer than JoePA at same place!
by joefromboalsburg on Nov 6, 2010 9:16 PM EDT reply actions
Texas
is awful. Like, really awful. And Oklahoma is in trouble.
This is a weird year.
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I'm serious
Maybe “He sure underthrows a lot of balls” but that’s not undeserved. “I’d rather see Bolden” is not a critique
John has a long moustache
Some of those balls were designed to be
thrown low and away from defenders and he had a lot of drops as well. Bolden is the future for sure, but there is no denying that this team performs better with McGloin in the game.
Black shoes, basic blues, no names, all game.
Can you explain to me...
What future you are talking about? Because if we’re taking Bolden out now, and McGloin is a Sophomore, that doesn’t leave much time for Bolden.
What were they saying about him on TV?
the students love him now. Not that they hate Bolden by any means, but they were definitely happy when number 11 came in.
(Ratting on the Student Section since 2010).
"We have the plainest uniforms you can make. We know who we are. We are Penn State, and that's something special."
They loved him on TV
in fact, I wondered if Matt Millen a racist over it (He favored Forcier (and even Persa) over Robinson, Devlin over Clark, and McGloin over Bolden)… but I don’t know if that’s true, just a weird pattern
John has a long moustache
Millen may be a Knucklehead
but I hardly think he is racist. He just looks for leadership and a little more NFL skills. Forcier and McGloin (so far) have shown some of that over the raw athleticism of Robinson and Bolden. I don’t like Millen, but I don’t think he is a racist. He would never gotten out of Detroit alive if he was truly one.
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
I ran into Matt Millen after the game....
Outside of gate B. He seemed like a decent enough…….took a second or two to talk to us.
When you put those black shoes on tomorrow, and you put on that jersey without your name on the back, and you put that plain helmet on, that's tradition. Penn State tradition!
--Who else?
by run4peach on Nov 7, 2010 12:57 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I'm probably the face of the anti-McGloin bandwagon around here which I'm sure will be brought up soon.
John has a long moustache
Eh, I'm sort of iffy.
There wasn’t much arguing with that offense tonight, and I’m very happy the offense is performing well. I’m just not counting Bolden out yet.
It figures that they would love him, though.
"We have the plainest uniforms you can make. We know who we are. We are Penn State, and that's something special."
I was actually a little upset at the late 1st half TD drive
(actually I was overjoyed). I knew that meant McGloin was gonna be back at QB for the 2nd half.
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
Should have finished
McGloin doesn’t have the raw skills, but I think he reads defenses and feels tha game much better than Bolden.
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
I disavree
When you put those black shoes on tomorrow, and you put on that jersey without your name on the back, and you put that plain helmet on, that's tradition. Penn State tradition!
--Who else?
by run4peach on Nov 7, 2010 12:58 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Is your screen name a Peachtree Road Race reference?
I used to run it unofficial with the Atlanta Hashers. Good times.
400. That is all.
I mean I respectfully disagree.
Tough to type on a phone. McGloin was well coached. His feet are always set, he fakes well, and has good mechanics. Of course he has that swagger. Anyone see him pat Paterno on the butt at halftime?
When you put those black shoes on tomorrow, and you put on that jersey without your name on the back, and you put that plain helmet on, that's tradition. Penn State tradition!
--Who else?
by run4peach on Nov 7, 2010 1:01 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I think more importantly
a lot of people owe Royster an apology.
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Seriously though
Our run game was ridiculous. Having it back really makes the offense click along.
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Redd was over 10 yards/carry
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
Yes. More than the QB controversy, the sustained good play of the RBs has been huge. It’s a lot easier to be a good QB when there is a constant threat of the running game getting 7+ yards a carry.
As an aside, I heard someone say that our O-line outweighed NW’s D-line by quite a bit and that the Wildcats have had a tendency to look good early against teams and wear down in the second half due to a lack of physical presence – like versus MSU. It might at least partially explain why we looked far better in the second half. The running in particular was fantastic.
Royster was running
well in the first half too though. Hence why I actually wanted the team to run more and throw less. I don’t think I ever uttered those words before. I feel dirty now.
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.
Technical difficulties
For some reason I can’t get the 9:30 PM thread to post. I’m working on it though.
Use this thread for now
I’ll try to post the next thread at 10 PM.
by BSD on Nov 6, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
We're not exactly burning this one up
So we may not need the 9:30.
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Onward State: "Paterno Nets Record-Breaking 400th Win"
Which record is that?
John has a long moustache
He's the first major CFB coach to break 400.
"Iowa is like a flat Pennsylvania."
Beat Northwestern.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 6, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Isn't that a record?
"Iowa is like a flat Pennsylvania."
Beat Northwestern.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 6, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
He got the record back in 2001
getting to a number with 2 zero’s at the end of it is not a record-breaking thing
John has a long moustache
I think every time we win,
he breaks his own record.
If Usain Bolt runs the fastest 100 meters tomorrow…he breaks his old record!
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
Lol, what about
the record for “youngest coach to ever win 400 games at the D-1A level” or the record for “fewest games played to reach 400 wins at the D-1A level”
Well I was all for Bolden being the guy...
but after today…pretty hard to argue against McGloin…(I hate that I just typed that).
Will be interesting to see what happens next year. If McGloin is going to be the guy then PSU might consider Red Shirting Bolden.
"You can commit no mistake and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life." - Jean-Luc Picard
I don't find it that hard to argue against McGloin
in fact, feel I’m getting pretty good at it. We’ll see what happens on Saturday. I expect we’ll see Mr. Bolden before the end of the first quarter
John has a long moustache
Well I'll rephrase that
I’m not so much arguing against McGloin… just that I’m FOR Bolden, and I think everyone else will be again next week at this time
John has a long moustache
Believe me, I want Bolden back under center just as much as the next guy..
But McGloin has done well in the time he has been given.
"You can commit no mistake and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life." - Jean-Luc Picard
I'm all for Bolden,
It’s just that McGloin is leading this team. Much like many PSU QB’s that were a bit short on talent but long on leadership and brains. Course we had #14 who was long on talent but never had a feel for what was going on around him.
You never know!!
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
What is your argument against McGloin?
I agree, Bolden is the future…but it’s not like McGloin is a junior or a senior with limited time left here.
"You can commit no mistake and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life." - Jean-Luc Picard
Look at Bolden’s O-line
then look at McGloin’s O-line
Look at Bolden’s receivers
then look at McGloin’s receivers superhuman catches
Look at Bolden’s running game
then look at McGloin’s running game
Look at Bolden’s playcalling
then look at McGloin’s playcalling
It’s no WONDER McGloin LOOKS awesome… but if you’re being objective, you should be able to see that Bolden statistically had a better first half than McGloin (TD Drive included)
It’s not that McGloin playing well makes Penn State look better, it’s the other way around. When the TEAM plays well, McGloin looks good.
John has a long moustache
Well I don’t disagree with any of that except except that Bolden didn’t do much in his time in this game…90% of the yards he was credited for were YAC, such as Green’s 20 yard screen.
If anything Bolden didn’t get enough time to make any type of judgement whatsoever.
"You can commit no mistake and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life." - Jean-Luc Picard
Exactly
McGloin’s first two drives were worse than Bolden’s 2 drives except there was no turnover (a turnover which led to 0 points)
John has a long moustache
This. Based on the first half performance, i would have argued that Bolden deserved to start the second half. I don’t know why McGloin’s magic swagger didn’t help the team move the ball his first few drives.
Meanwhile, in the second half, Royster and Redd start breaking off 10+ yard runs left and right in the second half and, yeah, we start scoring. That seemed to me to be the biggest factor in the offense clicking. Not to knock McGloin, who seemed to be throwing the ball with far more accuracy in the 2nd half than he had done prior this season, but it’s easier to be a good QB when you have time and the defense has to respect the run.
Right
and I don’t want to knock McGloin either. Obviously, the dude’s a winner… but I don’t think he gives us the best chance to win against Ohio State. Bolden has proved that he can manage the team against better defenses. In my opinion (which means nothing) he should get the start
John has a long moustache
Bolden has MANY more attempts
against MUCH better defenses (you know, like Alabama, Iowa, Temple, Illinois)
John has a long moustache
McGloin might have had 4 picks today had the Northwestern secondary been able to catch
not an argument either way because they didn’t. I expect Ohio State to be able to catch
John has a long moustache
Perhaps but i dont see
any compelling argument in favor of Bolden
Black shoes, basic blues, no names, all game.
And that's fine
as long as McGloin gets pulled after his first turnover, regardless of whether or not it was his fault (tipped pass, bad blocking, what have you)
John has a long moustache
I dont care either way actually
cus its the coaches decision but give the kid a break
Black shoes, basic blues, no names, all game.
and I like McGloin
I congratulated him on Twitter… I just think Bolden should be our QB and deserves to be
John has a long moustache
coaches may think like you or otherwise, after all is said and done its their decision
Black shoes, basic blues, no names, all game.
I agree
and ultimately I’ll support any decision they make. But if they pick Bolden (which they should) I wanted to lay the groundwork during the game
John has a long moustache
fair enough
and for the record a player should not lose his job to injury
Black shoes, basic blues, no names, all game.
And for the record,
McGloin has earned a chance to at least play in the next game
That’s why it’s such a pickle
John has a long moustache
Nice position to be in!
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
Ohio State will catch it.
Pretty sure their d-backs have scored more TDs off of PSU qb passes in Columbus than PSU players have since we joined the Big 10.
I’m not joking.
Adam - you should just make out with Bolden already, its kind of sick
I think both are young guys who earned some playing time. Start McGloin, if he starts messing up for a few series let Boldin come in and see what happens.
Next spring/summer they can really fight it out.
Both guys got talent.
Hire Mike Pettine Jr!!!!!!!!
I've already said I'm ok with McGloin starting as long as he's pulled after 1 turnover
John has a long moustache
I like Bolden better, BUT....
I’m NOW ok with McGloin. In my mind I figured it out….McGloin looks like a guy who’s been around the system for a while, while Bolden looks like what he is – a true freshman. I think Bolden will have that “it” part that McGloin has next year after being around all this for a year. Sure, he’s more comfortable than he was earlier in the year, but he’s still a freshman.
Think of your own college experience. It was tough for me at first making the adjustment to college, but I soon caught on. Made friends, got used to the academics, learned my way around campus…THE WHOLE BIT. And even though I was pretty comfortable after a while my freshman year, I didn’t truly feel like I was a real Penn Stater and college kid until my soph year when I returned with just so much more confidence and comfort. I just KNEW there were people who were, for lake of a better phrase, “below me” or that I knew more than (not talking knowledge…more like college wits). I think Bolden will experience that natural epiphany next year and should be much better for it.
And i can use the same argument that you do
Competition
Black shoes, basic blues, no names, all game.
Argument:
Joe has won 400 games so he probably knows what he’s doing.
"Iowa is like a flat Pennsylvania."
Beat Northwestern.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 6, 2010 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Then you could expect either Jones or Bolden to transfer.
So I wouldn’t like that at all.
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Hooo boy
This is going to be a fun week around here.
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I'm probably going to be worn out on the debate
by noon tomorrow. I’ve already accepted the real possibility McGloin will start in Columbus, despite my conviction that it’s not really warranted to bench Bolden.
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You know what?
The coaches know what they’re doing.
"Iowa is like a flat Pennsylvania."
Beat Northwestern.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 6, 2010 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Just got back.
Fantastic game, if only because I also was there when Joe passed Bear. Same down and out feeling, and same amazing comeback.
Don’t get some of the vitriol towards McGloin. If Stanzi has taught us anything, it’s that some winners aren’t the best at their position. But they’re the best at winning. I don’t think he’s going to lead the team next year, or anytime thereafter, but right now, he has that intangible ability to win. I can’t wait to see what Bolden does in the years to come, but I can’t wait to see what McGloin can do now.
Dumb and Dumber is on TBS. Lovely accent. New Jersey?
Joe’s first comment when given the microphone after the game was something to the effect of “why are you all still here?” He’s a pisser, and I’m glad he’s our pisser. A legend.
"Don't you all want to go home?!"
I love him.
"We have the plainest uniforms you can make. We know who we are. We are Penn State, and that's something special."
That's it.
Too much soaking it all in, too little listening closely.
I also loved the irony of Spanier introducing him (well, after Curley). Joe got the last laugh then, and since has kept Spanier’s balls in a small wooden box in his basement.
(Sorry for the imagery. But it’s true.)
Did you hear the fun sound the student section made when Spanier came up?
That whole experience was fantastic. My arm is killing me again, but every second was worth it.
And no need to apologize for the imagery. It is true.
"We have the plainest uniforms you can make. We know who we are. We are Penn State, and that's something special."
Something between a boo and the sound you make when you eat too much food on Thanksgiving.
Booo..urrrrrr….pppppp….ooooooo [groooaaannn].
That... is pretty accurate.
I loved watching the alumni bounce to Zombie Nation. That second half was fantastic.
"We have the plainest uniforms you can make. We know who we are. We are Penn State, and that's something special."
I'm over in NB.
And the volume for NU’s 4-and-out from the 10 was as loud as when I was back in the student section. It was great to see the old folks (I guess I am one too) standing, screaming.
Only wish was that instead of a dropped pass it was a sack. Damn guy was elusive as hell.
Yeah, Persa was pretty slippery.
It was frustrating to watch him just slide by our defense. But I don’t think you folks on the other side realize how happy you make us when you get excited. Tell everyone near you to scream as loudly as they can for the students’ sake.
"We have the plainest uniforms you can make. We know who we are. We are Penn State, and that's something special."
Oh, we get excited.
But it’s a sitting excited. I’m still younger, so I will try to stand when I get excited, but it only takes a few moments until a “down in front!” rains down.
And, yes, when I get excited, I try to stand. TWHS.
my youngest grandson, 5,
fell asleep just before the TD drive in the first half. Slept through half time and the entire third quarter, people climbing by and all the noise. Awoke on the last TD of the third quarter and then proceeded to bounce the entire 4th quarter. It was hilarious. He jumped for what seemed like 15 minutes.
eff it, I'm going derp
That's adorable.
He missed most of the bad stuff, too.
"We have the plainest uniforms you can make. We know who we are. We are Penn State, and that's something special."
What's up with Texas?
Down 24 – 0 at half and throws pick on first play of second half. They have too many good players to be that bad as a team.
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
Yes, they do.
They really do.
"Iowa is like a flat Pennsylvania."
Beat Northwestern.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 6, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
OK
I googled it but don’t know what TGWNT means. Too good without a nose tackle?
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
Thank Goodness We're Not Texas
I’d much rather debate which QB we should start after a win
John has a long moustache
That was back when everyone was like "Uh oh... Is Bolden hurt again? Why have we gotten stuck with McGloin?"
so it wasn’t just me and 06Lion
John has a long moustache
Theory:
People won’t just trust the coaches because they’re afraid they won’t have something else to talk about?
"Iowa is like a flat Pennsylvania."
Beat Northwestern.
I have no friends
Jay Paterno won’t listen to me on Twitter so I try to convince you guys
but I’m getting hungry
John has a long moustache
Don't feel bad
Joe doesn’t listen to any of us on Twitter, Facebook, Linked’in or ______(you insert a social network)!
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
I think it's beautiful
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
Still no Purdue Pete
They should have him enter the stadium in this every week.
Designated "New Thread Is Up" guy.
Did you know Royster played lacrosse moment:
Did you know it’s not actually the school mascot, but the BAND mascot?
John has a long moustache
I actually did not know that
And it makes me like the mascot less.
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Their school mascot is a Cardinal. His name is "Cardinals".
"Iowa is like a flat Pennsylvania."
Beat Northwestern.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 6, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I knew they were the cardinals
But I just assumed the tree was the unofficial mascot of the team since I’ve never seen a cardinal roaming their sideline.
A band having a mascot is…lame.
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And naming your true mascot Cardinals is lame
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Another Royster fact
“Did you know they’re actually the Cardinal” which is a color, not the bird? Stanford doesn’t have an official mascot
John has a long moustache
EVERYONE STOP MESSING WITH ME
STARTING MCGLOIN AGAINST OSU. STANFORD’S TREE IS THE BAND’S MASCOT. WHAT KIND OF WORLD AM I LIVING IN?
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by 06Lion on Nov 6, 2010 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
That's not what I meant.
I was trying to make fun of the fact that Stanford is referred to as “The Cardinal”.
Failed.
"Iowa is like a flat Pennsylvania."
Beat Northwestern.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 6, 2010 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't think so
They went from the Indians to Cardinal, like the color.
(Or were you being sarcastic?)
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
That BTN announcer....horrible.
He called “TOUCHDOWN HOOSIERS” seemingly as soon as the ref waved his arms incomplete.
"Iowa is like a flat Pennsylvania."
Beat Northwestern.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 6, 2010 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
One last thing...
Second quarter, no call on a facemask.
Was it as egregious on TV as it was there? I forget who suffered it, but either Redd or Royster’s head seemed to do a 270* spin.
It was Royster and was obvious on TV
However, I don’t think they ever showed a replay
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
What got me was that
there were three officials on the left side of the field (going with the play), and none called it, not to mention any official who sees a guys head spin that far must assume what the foul was.
Just a really egregious miss. One that makes you question basic competence.
It was that the refs acted all night thinking that if they deify McGloin
he’ll start against OSU giving them the victory… not very compelling… more annoying than anything… I thought I was going to get away with not putting it out there
John has a long moustache
My conspiracy theory
Danny Snyder paid the refs off so we would lose, knowing that we would most likely lost to tO$U, so the 400th win would happen in his stadium.
Have I ever mentioned I hate Snyder?
400. That is all.
actually believable.
Like the phantom flag to start the second half that was thrown at no one. Then they picked it up after a long discussion. It was almost like on ref said, hey, we need to quit screwing this team.
eff it, I'm going derp
I'm rewatching it on ESPNU.
“Well officiated” my rear-end. The Royster facemask made me want to punch someone.
"We have the plainest uniforms you can make. We know who we are. We are Penn State, and that's something special."
Everyone in the stadium saw it but the three guys in stripes staring right at it.
eff it, I'm going derp
They replayed it at the game.
I hope they felt bad, but somehow I doubt it. That first half was pretty angry in the stadium, everyone around me wanted their heads.
"We have the plainest uniforms you can make. We know who we are. We are Penn State, and that's something special."
The "unnecessary roughness" penalty
I think on Stanley, was a poor call in my mind. He didn’t even “light him up”. He knocked him over, but not very roughly.
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
That was a trash call
He pulled up when he really could’ve murdered him legally.
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
Yeah
real time, I thought he really cold cocked him, but in replay, he held up and it was more of Persqa rolling away from the hit than the hit knocking him over. Trshy is right
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
BS call is right
If the QB is going to run an option, he is fair game. Stanley simply took him out of the play since Persa was his man.
Everyone in the country would run Oklahoma's old veer
if that is the way you referee. You have to take out the pitch guy on every play. Go back and watch the poundings that Holloway took for Oklahoma. That is what made it work. Horrible call. The only think I could think of was that Stanley did a helmut to helmut but it didn’t look like it.
eff it, I'm going derp
Good point.
Matt Cavanaugh too took a beating for Tony Dorsett when they ran the veer. A lot of those great runs by Dorsett would be called back today for the hits Cavanaugh took.
But the example of Oklahoma that you gave is the best one. I was always surprised back then that those Sooner qbs didn’t get hurt more often.
They've thrown it twice.
Twice.
Twice.
"Iowa is like a flat Pennsylvania."
Beat Northwestern.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 6, 2010 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Off to celebrate.
Have a great night everyone!
"We have the plainest uniforms you can make. We know who we are. We are Penn State, and that's something special."
The threads aren't working
For some reason I can’t get new posts to go up. Sorry guys.
If you want some entertainment, read the meltdown going on at Burnt Orange Nation right now.
http://www.burntorangenation.com/2010/11/6/1798522/2nd-half-open-thread-kansas-state#comments
I had to go be nice
I have a good friend born and raised in Texas, who’s a big fan. I can’t hate them. Too much.
Is Bob Davie advocating underage drinking in moderation?
If so, hire him as the PSU residence life coordinator. Keep kids from having to take AIP1 and 2.
Unlike me.
McGloin ended 18-29
If I remember correctly, he started 3-9 or worse
From Devon
“On Matt McGloin’s first 3 drives, Penn State picked up 2 first downs. He was 4-8, and 3 of the completions were screen passes.”
John has a long moustache
So this guy just tweeted that his girlfriend agreed to marry him today
and that today would be remembered for more than JoePa’s 400th… I was going to congratulate them, then I saw this was his profile picture:
WHAT IS SHE DOING? WE NEED TO STOP HER!!!
John has a long moustache
One of the characters.
Put an OSU hat on him, and I think we’ve found our inspiration.
I mean this in a kind way.
There was a GREAT King of the Hill
when Hank, a big Texas fan, inadvertently loses the game for Texas, then gets harassed in the parking lot.
I like them all.
Something about that show has a real-life feel, which makes it all the more entertaining. Like, I can see a real life Hank, having a slightly challenged son, a Laura-Bush-like wife, etc.
Was disappointed when it ended.
Look at that look on her face.
You can’t stop her. She’s already gone.
"Iowa is like a flat Pennsylvania."
Beat Northwestern.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 6, 2010 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
It's OK
She’ll make his life miserable down the road!!
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
Yeah, but that has nothing to do with the colleges they went to
Bazinga.
Designated "New Thread Is Up" guy.
Correcto-Mundo
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
Dude, are you familiar with the Soviet Union?
Madness is inevitable in humanity.
"Iowa is like a flat Pennsylvania."
Beat Northwestern.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 6, 2010 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Can't wait to read the Scranton papers tomorrow.
I suppose last week they built the statue, which means this week they build the golden idol.
Whatever it takes to get them past Gerry McNamara, I am all for it.
Busses are being loaded as we speak
With Bailey’s and Jameson
Black shoes, basic blues, no names, all game.
Have a nice nite.
Turn your clocks back!
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
You know what's sad?
I think all of my clocks are digital and connected to the internet in some way/shape/form, so they’ll update automatically without me having to “turn them back”.
Such are the times, I guess.
Designated "New Thread Is Up" guy.
How about your car?
I can never figure those out w/o going to the owner’s manual
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
Heh heh...
Well, there, I’m admittedly lazy. I likely won’t get around to changing that one for a few months, if at all.
Designated "New Thread Is Up" guy.
Gah - thanks for the reminder!
I actually have to work a bit tomorrow so I’m super glad you reminded me I’ll have some additional free time to do so!!
Just back from the game, that was fun!
That was the most screaming I have done in years, and it worked. 400.
No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun
sorry if this was posted already but
http://www.gopsusports.com/allaccess/index.html?media=208195
I wouldn’t give a hoot in hell for a man who lost and laughed.
That house at .12
Almost looks like those in the neighborhood I grew up in!!
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
I also like the photos of him and George.
Having has the opportunity to listen to George when growing up, I miss his voice like I miss Harry Kalas’.
Of course, Lord knows no one misses him as much as Joe.
I love how that's obviously up on McKee walking from the same house he lives in today
John has a long moustache
I'm glad Clark high fived him at the end
If he would have “fist pumped” him, we’d have a different coach today!
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
Well, Wisconsin came back from a 10-3 deficit to win 34-13…
But that was NADA compared to what you guys went through. Congrats!
Wisconsin, proudly throwing the Big Ten into chaos since the beginning of time.
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Nov 6, 2010 11:08 PM EDT reply actions
New thread up
http://www.blackshoediaries.com/2010/11/6/1797502/late-games-second-half-thread#comments
John has a long moustache
What?
WHERE IS ICERSGUY?
Wisconsin, proudly throwing the Big Ten into chaos since the beginning of time.
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Nov 6, 2010 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Trying to figure out if I should reallly be promoting this open thread
if a new one is going to go up in 15 minutes.
I guess one can be clean, and the other will be BSD After Dark.
Designated "New Thread Is Up" guy.
just got home...
I don’t know how my buddy got these seats, but we were in EF, Row E…40 yard line, five rows behind the PSU bench. The seats were extremely cramped but they were awesome.
It was an emotional roller coaster of a game, with the turning point occurring when we tried to get a jump start on the bathroom/food at the end of the 2nd quarter. I guess I was bad luck until I left my seat…
What an incredible turnaround. I was not a McGloin supporter, but the team rallies around him. I am looking forward to next week just to see how much we have improved from the Illinois debacle. I do not expect a win in Columbus, but I think we can give them a run…
WE ARE (yelling with a voice that was lost by the middle of the 2nd quarter)…
Agree about McGloin
The team just plays better with him in. I don’t know why the OL blocks better and the tailbacks run harder, but they do.
On the flip side, I don’t get why Bolden started and was only given two series. After McGloin put up that first TD, he had to lead the team. But the decision to have a short leash like that put us in a hole to start with. Pick one guy, and give him a chance to make a mistake.
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