Nitt Picks Is Ready For Football
by BSD on Aug 11, 2010 12:01 PM EDT
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Football is quickly approaching. Tomorrow is media day for Penn State, so there should be a lot of good reading coming out of that. But today the pickings are slim.
So let's start with former PSU linebacker Dan Connor, who looks like he's on a path to start for the Carolina Panthers.
It didn't help that Connor spent the final 13 games of his rookie season on injured reserve with a torn ACL in his left knee. He returned last season and played mostly special teams until late in the season, when he replaced an injured Na'il Diggs at strongside linebacker and had 10 tackles and recovered a fumble against New England.
So Diggs, a former Ohio State linebacker, lost his job to Connor. Bobby Carpenter, a former Ohio State linebacker, lost his job to Sean Lee. I think we all know who the real Linebacker U is, and it's not Michigan State.
Iowa fans are in a big of a panic that one of their most promising stars did not show up for practice this week.
An unnamed source tells The (Cedar Rapids) Gazette that Wegher's status with the team is unclear, although the issue isn't related to academics. An Iowa spokesman told ESPN.com earlier Tuesday that Wegher's status hasn't changed "at this time."
Wegher appeared in every game last season and made two starts for Iowa, setting a team freshman record with eight rushing touchdowns. He attended Iowa's preseason media day Friday.
Iowa still has some bodies they can plug in, but Wegher is a big part of their plans this season.
In Scores Of Other Games
- Joe Paterno has been nominated for the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Personally, I think he's a shoe in. Pennsylvania is a swing state, and Obama would love to have a photo op with a Paterno other than Jay. And by giving it to JoePa who once spoke at the GOP convention for the first George Bush, it gives Obama a chance to say he is not partisan. (Please do not let this go into a huge political debate.)
- Matt McGloin believes he can win the quarterback job.
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I have to admit
I’m getting a little tired of McGloin at this point. You think you can do the job? Great, shut up and do it. Newsome and McGloin both have talked to the media about this and frankly, I don’t care one bit about who wins the starting job, but I’d rather have both of them practicing hard and proving their worth to the coaches. This isn’t a job to win or lose in the media so just stop talking about it.
John has a long moustache
by AdamShell on Aug 11, 2010 12:32 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I like McGloin...
…but I’d be very concerned if not a single one of the THREE former top-10 quarterback recruits on the roster could claim the starting job over McG
A Garden State Nittany Lion...
by Mike Pettigano on Aug 11, 2010 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't mind the fact that he's sure of himself and he's confident...
it just seems like every time I turn around “Hey guys, I can do the job!!! See! Watch me! Look, look here!”
John has a long moustache
Why?
How do you know McGloin won’t be awesome.
Frankly, I say McGloin Despite Them! And I think McGloin will be right up there with Collins, Blackledge, Clark, Robinson, and Milt Plum.
"The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here"
by ReadingRambler on Aug 11, 2010 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
While I'm currently a Newsome fan
Just because McGloin wasn’t heavily recruited doesn’t mean he sucks
Confidence counts,
and he’s got it. millzners will take it from here.
No matter how many teams are in it, I will continue to dislike the Big Ten.
by Illegal Formation on Aug 11, 2010 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions
You might have a point.
But, everytime he talks to a reporter is he asked, “do you think you can win the starting job”? I would like Joe Paterno to stop talking about his health and retirement, and as soon as reporters stop asking him about it I suspect I will.
What would Joe Paterno do?
Yes
What is the kid supposed to say when they ask him if he has a chance. “Well, no, I know this is just Joe’s window dressing and there isn’t a true competition.” If you ask him a question, he is going to answer it the way he thinks. I don’t think its overconfidence or being cocky, its just the stupid, repetitive questioning by idiotic journalists that think he is going to say something different the 50th time he is asked the same question. Then they put it in print and in a headline and oversaturate the readership with the same crap because they have no imaginations and just puke out the same article as the next guy.
I don't care who the QB is...
Just as long as he throws for 350 yds/game with an average of 4 TDs adding 2 more on the ground, and opposing LBs bounce off him like bullets off of Superman. If that man is McGloin, than so be it. Also, I want the starting QB to complete 95% of his passes, throw no interceptions, and upon completion of every pass throw out the Heisman pose, just to annoy the opposing team. Anything less than that, he shouldn’t start.
Here's the McGospel
McGloin is being treated like the water boy by the media and he’s being honest, which makes news because, well, they think it’s cute a former walk-on thinks he has a chance to start.
It’s got to be a little tiresome when people treat you like you should be happy just to carry Newsome’s pads onto the field, when in fact the truth is you have a better handle on the offense and more moxie to boot. McGloin could easily go out there and outplay Newsome on any given day, but because Tom Lemming wasn’t dry humping McGloin a few years ago it’s a foregone conclusion Newsome has it locked down.
McGloin is in a position where he can win this starting job and help Newsome come along slowly. Joe’s not the type to give the keys to someone he doesn’t trust — and I don’t think he trusts Newsome yet.
McGloin Despite Them
Preaching the McGospel since Aug. 2nd, 2010
What makes you think he trusts McGloin? Do tell.
by Frank O'Brien on Aug 11, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
simple
Seniority. He’s got an extra year in the system, that counts for a lot (how many times has Joe picked the younger guy in a QB battle?). Also he hasn’t mishandled a snap or handoff. Sure he threw a pick or two int he B&W, but that was just him indulging his McFavre. Joe knows, sometimes you’ve gotta unleash the McFavre lest it get all pent up and frustrated…
McGloin Despite Them
Preaching the McGospel since Aug. 2nd, 2010
So awesome
Sure he threw a pick or two int he B&W,
Ohio State has the worst fans in the Big Ten. Bar none. And it’s not even close. Humorless in defeat. Condescending in victory. Generally insecure all the time. I’ve partied and had fun with fans of every team in this league, save Ohio State.
Not to split hairs but that's an extra half year
Newsome enrolled in January and played well in the ‘09 BW game. My followup question then, why didn’t McGloin get playing time ahead of Newsome as Clark’s backup? I’m curious as to why you’re jonesin’ for McG’s special sauce. You mentioned some rumors earlier, please enlighten the masses.
by Frank O'Brien on Aug 11, 2010 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
You won't be laughing when Matt (First name basis? Yes.) throws a touchdown and slays you with a claymore at the same time.
"The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here"
by ReadingRambler on Aug 11, 2010 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Preach it, Preacha!
The Good Reverend Doctor has the pulpit!
Ohio State has the worst fans in the Big Ten. Bar none. And it’s not even close. Humorless in defeat. Condescending in victory. Generally insecure all the time. I’ve partied and had fun with fans of every team in this league, save Ohio State.
Ok, I see your points about him being asked the same question every day, and that sucks
But seriously, just once, if he could just say, “That’s up to the coaches, I’m just going to go out there and play my best and I’ll respect whatever decisions the coaches make.”
NOT this
Each day, you’re fighting to gain that respect. I think so far I’ve gotten it from my teammates and the coaches. Right now, I’m just trying to work on getting it from the fans.
John has a long moustache
Mike
Did you not just make it political by offering your political assessment of the nomination? I’m sure you could have just left it at “Personally, I think he’s a shoe in…” and I bet you wouldn’t have gotten a single political comment. I’m not going to get into anything beyond that…
A Garden State Nittany Lion...
by Mike Pettigano on Aug 11, 2010 12:32 PM EDT reply actions
I don't think Mike's statement was really political,
It’s a pretty accurate description of the advantages. You could switch the parties and still make the same argument (say a Republican president giving a Medal of Freedom to a known Democrat in a swing state). It could potentially help with votes and it looks bipartisan.
For the glory
by Paige2PSU on Aug 11, 2010 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I agree...
A comment about the typical behaviors associated with the practice of politics in the contemporary United States is not the same as engaging a partisan political debate on issues and ideologies.
"Never mistake motion for action." - Ernest Hemingway
Thank you
I wasn’t really discussing policies. I was just pointing out the politics of the situation.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
I hate to harp on this, but I kind of disagree
It wasn’t an all out political attack (although to be honest I think there’s a bit of a lean in that paragraph), but Joe is a nationally recognized figure in sports (not politics) and an extremely well respected, highly thought of American who has done an incredible amount for college sports, his players, education, Penn State, and the State College community, and entirely deserving of this award.
The nomination itself was bipartisan. Glenn Thompson (R-PA) wrote the letter, but it was cosigned by 17 congressmen (only ones I can find mentioned by name are Marc Critz (D-PA), Tim Holden (D-PA) and PSU alumnus Frank Wolf (R-VA)). I sincerely doubt that because Joe made one appearance at a RNC for Bush Sr. that anyone believes this is going to win Obama PA votes or major bipartisan points.
I’m not trying to say anything like, “Change the statement, this is an outrage!”, I just think it could have sounded a little less cynical and looked at it as a tremendous honor for Joe for a lifetime of service instead of insinuating his nomination is nothing more than making the man a political trophy. It’s extremely easy in this current political climate to jump right to cynicism (I freely admit I’ve done it myself debating issues with friends), but I really hope we as a Penn State blog community can be better than that especially with respect to someone we all love and respect no matter what our political leanings are. Sure, you can argue that there is political potential in this nomination, but that really, IMO, belittles what should be an exciting event for our alma mater and head coach.
I apologize, this was way longer than I wanted it to be, but it’s just something I feel strongly about.
by dawsonPSU10 on Aug 11, 2010 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Work it.
Ohio State has the worst fans in the Big Ten. Bar none. And it’s not even close. Humorless in defeat. Condescending in victory. Generally insecure all the time. I’ve partied and had fun with fans of every team in this league, save Ohio State.
I'm not going to argue Mike's original statement,
because I don’t know his intent. I don’t think anyone debates whether Joe is worthy of receiving this award. He clearly is. I think you would see a lot of people who would blame partisan politics if he does not get the award because he is so deserving. I guess that’s the lean that you’re talking about.
For the glory
All true, and prudent
For my part, I’m supporting Dawson’s passion, reason and thoughtful articulation.
Ohio State has the worst fans in the Big Ten. Bar none. And it’s not even close. Humorless in defeat. Condescending in victory. Generally insecure all the time. I’ve partied and had fun with fans of every team in this league, save Ohio State.
Well, I'm not disagreeing with Dawson,
so I support his passion, reason, and thoughtful articulation, too. I felt like he did such a good job, I just wouldn’t be able to top it.
For the glory
Plus, in your defense, there's really only one person who would be able to top Dawson
Ohio State has the worst fans in the Big Ten. Bar none. And it’s not even close. Humorless in defeat. Condescending in victory. Generally insecure all the time. I’ve partied and had fun with fans of every team in this league, save Ohio State.
by jtothep on Aug 11, 2010 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'll tell you this much, Katie's never gonna work with Harvey Kietel
by Frank O'Brien on Aug 11, 2010 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Full Frontal Keitel?
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That would be Eyes Wide Shut method actor Keitel
by Frank O'Brien on Aug 12, 2010 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Not Bad Lieutenant Keitel?
Ohio State has the worst fans in the Big Ten. Bar none. And it’s not even close. Humorless in defeat. Condescending in victory. Generally insecure all the time. I’ve partied and had fun with fans of every team in this league, save Ohio State.
I read your first two comments, and I'm thinking to myself
“Jtot is such a nice guy, I really appreciate the compliments he made about my comment”, and then I hit the Z button and see this…my heart = broken
I kid, but truthfully I have no idea who the chick is, other than her character’s name is apparently ‘Joey’, but I’ve been around here long enough to know that this is a Dawson’s Creek joke.
They're not mutually exclusive
Here in blogistan, one can compliment one minute and douche it up the next. All part of a day’s work. Plus, there’s a certain moral obligation to swing for the fences on the fat pitches down the middle.
But seriously, I think this was really well-put criticism, the kind a grotto-owning blogmaster needs (he wants you on that fence; he needs you on that fence):
I’m not trying to say anything like, "Change the statement, this is an outrage!", I just think it could have sounded a little less cynical and looked at it as a tremendous honor for Joe for a lifetime of service instead of insinuating his nomination is nothing more than making the man a political trophy.
Ohio State has the worst fans in the Big Ten. Bar none. And it’s not even close. Humorless in defeat. Condescending in victory. Generally insecure all the time. I’ve partied and had fun with fans of every team in this league, save Ohio State.
you don't know who Katie Holmes is?
or just don’t recognize her in the picture? Or are being sarcastic? (since I know you know every character and plot line from that show. don’t deny it)
by The JuggerNitt on Aug 12, 2010 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I know who she is, and I recognize her now that you said it
but seriously, I didn’t realize who it was at the time, she looks a whole lot younger than the last picture I saw of her
Yeah, at first, I read it as a political smack
Maybe I didn’t have my coffee yet, but he should have said: (Joking! Please do not let this go into a huge political debate.)
by Mr. Rosewater on Aug 11, 2010 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Fair enough
I just don’t want it to turn into a long threat full of insight like “Obama’s an idiot!” and “Bush lied!”
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
Be careful Mike...
by mentioning Ohio State in a blog post, you may unleash more fury from Ad Hominem Brah on this site.
I thought this was a no-politics zone?
I got reprimanded by ReadingRambler one time over a very subtle joke and learned my lesson.
By the way, wasn’t it Obama that called them the “Nittaly Lions”?
by LowcountryLion on Aug 11, 2010 12:46 PM EDT reply actions
I don't remember your "subtle joke".
But this is different since what Mike said is basically common sense.
"The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here"
by ReadingRambler on Aug 11, 2010 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Absolutely. Mike's comments was spot on. No doubt.
I am an extremely occasional poster. One time, before I re-enrolled in college, I had too much time on my hands and posted something stupid about the health-care bill that, in retrospect, didn’t even make sense. At which point you replied “NO POLITICS”. So, I took it to heart and just returned to reading the excellent daily content instead of commenting about them.
By the way, I haven’t been to Reading since my bachelor party in 2003. ;-)
by LowcountryLion on Aug 11, 2010 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I know, I know. It wasn't a very original...
…bachelor party idea. On top of that, I married a Pitt grad. So may taste may seem suspect to you. ;-)
by LowcountryLion on Aug 11, 2010 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
No. You're confusing the facts....
He and Shorty were at Ford’s Theater when Lincoln was assasinated…It was one of Joe’s first recruiting trips.
by DerryPharmer on Aug 11, 2010 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
They hid Hufnagel in the Ford's water closet?
Ohio State has the worst fans in the Big Ten. Bar none. And it’s not even close. Humorless in defeat. Condescending in victory. Generally insecure all the time. I’ve partied and had fun with fans of every team in this league, save Ohio State.
Doesn't Iowa have a late
pre-season panic every year regarding their incumbant running back? The knee hating God may have yet to strike, but why should Wegher buck the trend? Wasn’t Shonn Greene the 3rd string running back two years ago?
One man doing the work of 100's for the good of 1000's
Yep.
Shouldn’t affect them much. Ferentz will coach up the linemen to the point where pretty much anyone could have success back there.
Blame Iowa.
No matter how many teams are in it, I will continue to dislike the Big Ten.
by Illegal Formation on Aug 11, 2010 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Sure! Just like last year!
Wait…no.
I think Iowa may have to pass to run this year and this Wegher thing doesn’t change much.
"The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here"
by ReadingRambler on Aug 11, 2010 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Iowa's rushing offense was 99th last year.
That is even worse than I thought.
"The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here"
by ReadingRambler on Aug 11, 2010 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Really?
Well whatever. I stand by my point blindly.
No matter how many teams are in it, I will continue to dislike the Big Ten.
by Illegal Formation on Aug 11, 2010 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
/stubborned
Ohio State has the worst fans in the Big Ten. Bar none. And it’s not even close. Humorless in defeat. Condescending in victory. Generally insecure all the time. I’ve partied and had fun with fans of every team in this league, save Ohio State.
I predict improvement to 60th or so.
"The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here"
by ReadingRambler on Aug 11, 2010 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Mainly because the biggest problem for Iowa was injuries. And 60th is perfectly average.
"The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here"
by ReadingRambler on Aug 11, 2010 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Michigan State wants a nickname?
How about “Also-Ran or Wannabe U”. Earn it on the field. That’s what the real Linebacker U has done. Just because you’re now the best team in Michigan, doesn’t mean that you are God’s gift to football. After all, if God didn’t like PSU, the sky wouldn’t be Blue and White.
when I look out the window right now
the sky looks Penn State Blue and White. That’s how angry God is at MSU.
by The JuggerNitt on Aug 11, 2010 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Just sayin what?
Sayin nuthin, that’s what. Talkin loud and sayin nuttin.
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by jtothep on Aug 11, 2010 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Thought you guys would like that
MSU gets a few three-star freshmen and they think they’re the new Linebacker U.
Yeah, okay.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
It happens every year
HEY EVERYBODY WE HAVE 2 DECENT LINEBACKERS, WE’RE THE NEW LINEBACKER U……
STFU
Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately it kills all its pupils
by psu on Aug 11, 2010 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I thought Eric Gordon was in the NBA...
I think that’s an illegal trade.
My kingdom for a spellchecker. Or Devin Harris. Hopefully both.
Fire KP! He forgot to turn off injuries in dynasty mode. - by Norsktroll on BlazersEdge
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 11, 2010 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Some sparty lover proposed this to Rittenberg's email a while back
I believe the kids say it: lmfao
by Frank O'Brien on Aug 11, 2010 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Too Easy!
Ahhh, QB14 was so cute. So ineffective and sadly not very likable or a good leader. I’d take McG over this one any day.
shoot that up the flagpole and see who salutes it!
by teejaywalker on Aug 11, 2010 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
lol McG. Reverend Millzners is gonna have your hide for this one…
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"I DON'T KNOW WHAT WENT WRONG, I'M THROWING IT AS HARD AS I CAN!!!"
great picture for a caption contest, if only 3 years too late.
McGloin Despite Them
Preaching the McGospel since Aug. 2nd, 2010
“But DAAAAAAAD I WANNA START NOW. Make coach start me NOW NOW NOW”
by The JuggerNitt on Aug 12, 2010 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Brandon Wegher sounds like a holdout to me.
He clearly wants to renegotiate for more money.
"Never mistake motion for action." - Ernest Hemingway
I heard Lane Kiffin offered a limo ride with his wife and Snoop Dogg
Iowa doesn’t have a counter offer.
A hay ride...
…with the guy who runs the first national caucus?
"We heard all that talk all week about the SEC and their speed, but we knew personally that they weren't nearly as tough as us."
-Tony Hunt
by Cpiritual27 on Aug 12, 2010 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
with the local county dairy queen!
or maybe a stroll through one of those midwestern non-THC hemp fields with a dairy queen. It would be close but no cigar (blunt)………
by you typing these words
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Perpetuity
You and I are playing along with their invitation. They excel at one thing only: Search Engine Optimization. By naming their brand on our site, you are perpetuating said stupidity and contributing to their business model. I’m barely any better by threading the concept with you. Like a junior high bully or an Ohio State troll, the only reasonable combative defense is to ignore them.
Ohio State has the worst fans in the Big Ten. Bar none. And it’s not even close. Humorless in defeat. Condescending in victory. Generally insecure all the time. I’ve partied and had fun with fans of every team in this league, save Ohio State.
BSD chose to link the "article" (such as it may be)
on this site. Fair game for discussion. Regardless, since a paper like the Philadelphia Inquirer is now linking to said site, I’d say that horse has already left the barn.
by CvilleLion on Aug 11, 2010 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
+1 for the Too Country idiom
And please pardon the appearance of combativeness from my side, no disrespect intended to you.
Is the C for Centreville, VA?
Ohio State has the worst fans in the Big Ten. Bar none. And it’s not even close. Humorless in defeat. Condescending in victory. Generally insecure all the time. I’ve partied and had fun with fans of every team in this league, save Ohio State.
No offense taken. Just discussion.
Your guess is close by the way. The C stands for Charlottesville, VA. Although I moved back to PA about 4 years ago.
He was talking about the MSU is Linebacker U article...
Which was, like everything else on BR, stupid.
I had a blast in my one visit to Lansing
Windsor wasn’t bad either.
Ohio State has the worst fans in the Big Ten. Bar none. And it’s not even close. Humorless in defeat. Condescending in victory. Generally insecure all the time. I’ve partied and had fun with fans of every team in this league, save Ohio State.
Lansing/MSU can be as fun as anywhere else
just have to find the right places to be
by The JuggerNitt on Aug 13, 2010 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
i have a bad feeling this is going to end up being a dual QB system again....
"We are not normal. We are legends. We are Penn State." - Deon Butler
by Stately NOVA Lion on Aug 11, 2010 5:08 PM EDT reply actions
Now, how can you have a bad feeling about that?
Rational Cat for the win!
Ohio State has the worst fans in the Big Ten. Bar none. And it’s not even close. Humorless in defeat. Condescending in victory. Generally insecure all the time. I’ve partied and had fun with fans of every team in this league, save Ohio State.
And regardless of politics.....
The Freedom Medal has to be considered a great honor no matter who is in the White House.
You know who already has one?
Bear Bryant.
by BurrowesBldg on Aug 12, 2010 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Join the facebook group
“Joe Paterno should be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom”
I wouldn't trust old rooster me neither.
Seems like Jay is growing weary of the media
via Tweeter..er, Twitter or whatever you kids call it these days
Jay Paterno: “Media Day is today…..I wonder if we’ll get asked about the quarterbacks.”
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
How about.....
“Hey Jay, is it true that the Nittany Lion is a Furry ?”
by DerryPharmer on Aug 12, 2010 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions
The Nittany Lion would totally have sex with this wom...err...lioness?
Ohio State has the worst fans in the Big Ten. Bar none. And it’s not even close. Humorless in defeat. Condescending in victory. Generally insecure all the time. I’ve partied and had fun with fans of every team in this league, save Ohio State.
That's youth for you.
Give it a couple of cocktails and cross that s#$t off your bucket list while you still can. That story would be funny till the day you die, I gaurantee it.
What would Joe Paterno do?
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