Mark Ingram Suffers Knee Injury
by BSD on Aug 31, 2010 12:48 PM EDT
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It's never good news to hear that a player has been injured, but this will certainly make Nittany Lion fans choke back a little smile. Alabama's reigning Heisman-Trophy-winning running back suffered a knee injury in practice on Monday.
Alabama running back Mark Ingram suffered a knee injury late in Monday's practice, coach Nick Saban announced in a statement Tuesday, and has been ruled out for Saturday night's season opener against San Jose State.
Ingram, who last year became the first Crimson Tide player to win the Heisman Trophy, had "an arthroscopic procedure" done Tuesday morning, according to the statement.
"It was a situation where everyone involved thought it would be better to take care of now, so he would not have any issues with it later in the season," Saban said.
All that is known for now is that Ingram will sit out week one. After that he's day-to-day so there's a good chance he could come back when Penn State travels to Tuscaloosa on September 11.
Alabama is still Alabama, and they are loaded with talent. But playing them without Mark Ingram, or even Mark Ingram at 50%, only helps Penn State's chances.
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That's really too bad
I mean that sincerely. There’s no smile I’m trying to suppress.
I have no personal knowledge of Ingram, but he really does seem like a good kid and a humble guy. I hope it’s not bad and he can recover fully.
by tuscaloosalion on Aug 31, 2010 12:52 PM EDT reply actions
I agree, you never want to see a guy like Ingram go down like that. I have never followed him, but the little I’ve seen has impressed – both on and off the field.
-Here’s to a quick and full recover
Additionally, it is no good for PSU; you never want to play a team that isn’t at full strenght (or as close to full as possible in a sport like this).
It’s a bummer all around.
im kind of upset
if he doesnt play and we win that game, it just gives fodder to the idea that we only won because they didnt have ingram, or even that he was coming off an injury. Id like to play them at full strength, even if we lose.
plus you have to feel sorry for the kid
coming off a heisman trophy and getting injured. we dont know how serious it is, but it reeks of sam bradford’s curse. I wish him a speedy recovery
Ha.
Quite a curse – #1 draft pick, mega-millions from the Rams, Kyle Boller as your personal valet.
by BurrowesBldg on Aug 31, 2010 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
You don't have to worry...
…Bama fans won’t play that “what if” game because we all know that if Colt McCoy hadn’t gotten hurt we’d still have kicked Texas’ rear end.
by Queen of the Universe on Aug 31, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Indeed
If you guys beat us many terrible things will come out of my mouth, but none of them will be excuses
"You know, we had a lot of fun tonight. But there's nothing funny about vapor lock! It's the third most common cause of cars stalling. So please, take care of your car and get it checked!" -Joe Namath
by billycthulhu on Aug 31, 2010 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
While we're being hypothetical
Would ’we’ve still undefeated in the SEC’ be one of them?
Until our defense proves otherwise, it should be presumed they will be excellent.
Of course, this is all rhetorical
But what happens should the Tide lose to Auburn?
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Now that's a fun exercise!
Hypothetical, rhetorical, metaphorical. Contemplating the what-ifs of Bama losses; I like it!
Until our defense proves otherwise, it should be presumed they will be excellent.
For example:
What happens if they lose to San Jose State?
Wisconsin might face a ranked SJSU squad and crush them.
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not even allowing that thought to cross my mind
"You know, we had a lot of fun tonight. But there's nothing funny about vapor lock! It's the third most common cause of cars stalling. So please, take care of your car and get it checked!" -Joe Namath
by billycthulhu on Aug 31, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Honestly it probably would
Eventually, anyway. But I would be looking forward to that Florida game a lot less.
"You know, we had a lot of fun tonight. But there's nothing funny about vapor lock! It's the third most common cause of cars stalling. So please, take care of your car and get it checked!" -Joe Namath
by billycthulhu on Aug 31, 2010 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Ok, you're on record...
Until our defense proves otherwise, it should be presumed they will be excellent.
should the unthinkable happen...
…I’ll be back to say congrats.
But, in my not-so-humble opinion, only bitchy little Big 12 fans make excuses.
by Queen of the Universe on Aug 31, 2010 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Right
because Penn State’s players didn’t have to deal with the same crappy field conditions.
"You know, we had a lot of fun tonight. But there's nothing funny about vapor lock! It's the third most common cause of cars stalling. So please, take care of your car and get it checked!" -Joe Namath
by billycthulhu on Aug 31, 2010 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously, though, that field sucked
"You know, we had a lot of fun tonight. But there's nothing funny about vapor lock! It's the third most common cause of cars stalling. So please, take care of your car and get it checked!" -Joe Namath
by billycthulhu on Aug 31, 2010 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
It's the reason O'Brien Schofield wasn't a first round pick.
I still HATE you, Vladimir DuCasse.
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions
we were already slow of course...
so it did not affect us as much
Joe Paterno - Not Unlike Hugh Hefner
And seriously, we were faster than them.
"Trouble is; I want that fourth carrier!"
by ReadingRambler on Aug 31, 2010 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
This sucks
For everybody. No smile here either. I don’t care so much about Ingram’s future as I do the esteem of having beaten a full strength Alabama team which might no longer be possible.
Damn swiggy04, I swear i started typing this before you submitted your post.
Come on folks
Stop talking like a PSU upset of Bama is inevitable, it reeks of homerism. When the game happens, the guys who are healthy will line up. Ingram or not, Bama is going to be favored by a healthy margin. On the road with either a frosh or walk-on QB, it’s still a long shot. Are you also going to feel worse if we lose to a team with Ingram at less than 100%?
Thats the point...
Its anything BUT inevitable. That’s why it would be a let down to not have him playing at full strength. It’s not that often we as Penn State really feel like a pretty big underdog against a national opponent. Even when we’re underdogs to ohio state its rarely in such a manner that NOBODY things its even possible and that game is more familiar. This is one of those few times.
"I have my Joe Paterno autograph already, but I don’t know that I’d begrudge anybody else from getting theirs no matter their age. That’s kind of like meeting Winston Churchill." jesse. @ BSD
Also no, you're right I wont feel worse.
I just wont take as much joy in reading the game recaps knowing there’s the inevitable qualifier of the result.
"I have my Joe Paterno autograph already, but I don’t know that I’d begrudge anybody else from getting theirs no matter their age. That’s kind of like meeting Winston Churchill." jesse. @ BSD
disagree completely
I dont find thinking your team is capable of winning a game to be akin to being a homer. No one here is talking like its inevitable, but I also think most people here find that if PSU were to win that game, it wouldnt be as shocking to us as it would most people. In addition to playing with 9 new (possibly 10) starters on defense, losing their heisman trophy winner would go along way in making that win possible.
Im of the opinion, though not likely, there is a shot that we could beat Alabama even with Ingram. You have to have that opinion or you’re not a fan.
And anyway, whats wrong with a fan being a homer? isnt that supposed to be the case. Being a homer is only a bad thing when you are paid to be objective, I’m a penn state fan, i don’t need to be objective.
fair enough
I’m not out to attack anyones idea of being a fan. I just don’t find it to be something to be looked down upon to think there is an outside shot of beating Alabama with or without Ingram. Am I going printing T-shirts commemmorating the victory already, no thats silly and misguided. But I do think theres a possibility it could happen.
With you there - Mr. OL...
" 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 Aug 31, 2010 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm sure
you thought Miami in ‘86 was going to beat Penn State by 30 right?? I actually find the posts here very cautious and lacking in Homerism. It’s called a discussion and it’s settled on the field anyway, regardless of what is said here.
"That's why you don't play! 'Cuz you're no good!" -Joe Paterno
That's not the point
I’m all for optimism. But let it be settled on the field. I just don’t like posts making hypotheticals about how the upset will be less special if Ingram isn’t there. There’s only one thing that matters: scoreboard. And that matters once the score is in the books.
If 1986 was today, I’d say the same thing. The game is on the field, not paper. Miami is favored, but let’s see how it goes when the game is played. If Testaverde’s arm falls off, it don’t matter. All that matters: scoreboard.
you don't make a lot of sense.
We can discuss hypotheticals here all we want, that is what this is for. IF Alabama is without Ingram then it does make the chance of PSU victory better, you cannot say otherwise. And yes, nationally it would be discussed if an Ingram-less Alabama were to lose to PSU.
The pundits can say what they want
a win is a win. OSU fans claimed in 2008 that Pryor “barely fumbled.” The reply was simple: scoreboard. Let people think what they want. Bama doesn’t care McCoy was injured, they still won the NT game.
As for Ingram’s injury, I’m not convinced it will be a huge factor. The fulcrum in this game is the PSU QB vs. Bama D. Bama has plenty of depth and experience on offense, and one player will not prevent it from doing the majority of what it will do.
The pundits are idiots.
They’ll do cartwheels for Florida, Ohio State, USC, and Texas.
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I think everyone is in agreeance
We want to take our best up against their best. There is no joy in an injury to Ingram.
Hard to dispute
obviously the sentiments are the same between both teams – we know all too well what it’s like to be sans a key impact player or two…
" 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 Aug 31, 2010 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe the correct phrasing should have been
“….NIttany Lion fans will choke back a little bit of ‘holy crap we might actually have a chance of winning this game’”
by hbeach08 on Aug 31, 2010 12:58 PM EDT reply actions 4 recs
This is great for Alabama
That way if we win they can claim that the injury cost them and still go to the MNC.
"Wherever you go, Penn State will go with you. You are now a part of her. Her image will be cast in your image. Your reputation will become her reputation."
that made no sense
"Sympathy has expired Longhorns" WallaceWade04
"We are certainly not worried about Alabama until we play them" Urban Meyer
"We should have known" Pete Carroll
by The Voice of Reason on Aug 31, 2010 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions
That made perfect sense.
If ’Bama plays without Ingram, then no matter who wins, we lose.
"I’ll drink through the weirdness." - Illegal Formation
by leeharvey418 on Aug 31, 2010 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not like...
the other guy, Richardson?, that they have is the sux. It’s a shame though.
If only I had an enemy bigger than my apathy. . .
by Esteban d' Amur on Aug 31, 2010 1:04 PM EDT reply actions
Trent Richardson
Yep, he’s a good one. Faster than Ingram, but doesn’t quite have the vision and balance of Ingram (yet).
by tuscaloosalion on Aug 31, 2010 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions
That sucks for them.
Bummer.
Somewhere there is a cedar chest full of Penguin sweater vests.
Beat Youngstown State.
I hope he has a good recovery
I definitely want to see our best against theirs and no one likes to here about injuries. Unfortunately, the price you pay sometimes to play the game. Hopefully he recovers and gets back to full health soon
Let's Go State!
Too bad,
but we’ve got our own problems. Joe says Green is hurt and Royster’s fat – like B Ware fat.
"Until somebody knocks you on your rear end, and pardon me ladies, but unless somebody knocks you on your rear end, you're never going to learn." - Joe Paterno
by Illegal Formation on Aug 31, 2010 1:14 PM EDT reply actions
He's good
but Richardson would be starting there if it wasn’t for him. If we win it’ll be just as hard to do now as it was this morning. Does it help? Yes…but we’ll still have to get past the “amazing” defense first.
Penn State isn't just football, it's life.
@Ben_Jones88
you'll be amazed at how fast
the tides defense is from sideline to sideline and how deep we are in the front seven. Nico Johnson started last year at the Will LB after Hightower went down. He has just been beaten out by Jerrell “I dont know where I got the laptop” Harris. Think about that for a second. Our defense replaces 9 "starters(depending on how that is defined " and one of the returning players(Nico was a 5 star recruit) is beaten out. We are very very deep.
Roll Tide!
by mobilematt12 on Aug 31, 2010 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, we understand
that Bama has a lot of talent stepping in to replace 9 (give or take) starters. But that’s still 6 NFL draft picks that had a full 2 years starting together to replace. There’s no reason Alabama won’t be good to excellent on D, but the odds are against this being the #1 national defense as it has been.
Let me give you something for comparison. PSU had all 3 of its linebackers from last year drafted (one was a walk on, the other a ‘mere’ 3 star recruit). If there’s one area where PSU has depth, it’s LB. But it would be highly optimistic to think three new players will step in and immediately match their high level of play. No, I’m not worried, but just because the replacements have more stars doesn’t mean they’ll all work well together from day 1.
The "returning starter" meme
has been played ad nauseum. I can name 5 guys right now that either started games or played as much as the starter. Dareus, according to the media is not a starter. Nico Johnson Started when Hightower went down and is not considered a “starter.” Upshaw plays the Jack LB and did all year last year but not considered a “starter” Hightower was a “starter” before he was injured. Barron was a “starter” Chapman was not a “starter” but rotated with Cody. Get my point? This defense is not green. Our secondary is a concern but not with regard to talent. Dre Kirkpatrick is a star waiting to happen and his freakish size and speed will cause match up problems for everyone.
Roll Tide!
by mobilematt12 on Aug 31, 2010 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Thank you
for enlightening me with all the hype of these players. Whispers are that Michael Mauti and gerald Hodges are backup LBs on our team that would start for alot of DI programs, Ollie Ogbu may be replacing Jared Odrick, but he rotated in alot, get my point? Robert Bolden was one of the top 3 QBs in the country last year and Newsome was top 10 with freakish speed. Graham Zug once took 5 pieces of fish and three loaves of bread and fed everyone at Beaver Stadium.
I can say anything I want, as well, about alot of guys on Penn State’s roster as well, but we wont know how they do until they play the game. I guess Im not as naive as you.
Isn't Mauti going to start this season?
I thought he would given how Hull, Bowman, and Lee are in the NFL now.
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Still not 100% i don't think. By the end of the season I expect him to be.
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
Well, hopefully he's back by conference play.
The biggest FU the BCS could ever get would be a team that loses all four nonconference games and then goes undefeated in conference play. Take that!
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
not hype....facts
"Sympathy has expired Longhorns" WallaceWade04
"We are certainly not worried about Alabama until we play them" Urban Meyer
"We should have known" Pete Carroll
by The Voice of Reason on Aug 31, 2010 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions
no its hype
facts are evidence of performance on the field, like videos or stats
Hype is using superlative adjectives like “freakish” to describe someone’s play that you have heard from someone who heard it from someone else.
Its hype.
Videos..
don’t believe everything you see on TV
Penn State isn't just football, it's life.
@Ben_Jones88
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For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
So you are telling me
this defense will be as good or better than a defense that had two years of absolute domination? Football is played on the field, not on paper. There is no reason why Bama can’t have a very good D, but let’s just say I’ll buy into it when I see it.
Aside from that, every defense rotates players. Devon Still, who will be replacing 1st round pick Jared Odrick, has plenty of experience. But I’d be on as much crack as a Florida Gator fan if I told you Still was guaranteed to match or exceed Odrick’s level of play. Multi-year starters are usually there for a reason.
I'm not comparing them at this point
I’m saying there won’t be the big dropoff that some people are hoping for. There is a reason why we are ranked number one.
Roll Tide!
by mobilematt12 on Aug 31, 2010 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions
pollsters are lazy?
What was the reason for Clemsons and Auburns recent, undeserved high pre-season rankings?
by The JuggerNitt on Aug 31, 2010 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't forget the infamous UGA hype in 2008.
It lasted until they forgot what a goal-line defense was against Tim Tebow. UGA = UGH.
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I never said there would be a big dropoff
only that a dropoff is likely if not inevitable. Like it or not, there were a few games last season where Bama needed every ounce of that #1 defense to pull out the win. I can tell you from following PSU that a top 20 or top 10 defense is not sufficient to win games the way Bama did last year. I like your odds if this D is top 5, but we need to see how it plays out. If the SEC is as deep as it should be, a team with ‘only’ a top 20 defense will be vulnerable.
And preseason rankings, come on. Ohio State is ranked top 5 every year. If you think they are always right, then you are suggesting OSU is never overrated when always ranked top 5.
Top end speed is nice...
but can go to waste unless the defense can make quick reads and react. Last year’s Bama defense was great at that. One breaking in a new unit, might not be there yet. That doesn’t mean they won’t be good or great by the end of the season, but the second game is a place where they might be had.
If only I had an enemy bigger than my apathy. . .
by Esteban d' Amur on Aug 31, 2010 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
also, Tennessee's defense wasn't that slow in getting to Tony Hunt
a lot of good it did in stopping him.
by The JuggerNitt on Aug 31, 2010 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Post like this...
…are why I never change my sig.
"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 31, 2010 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
WERD!
" 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 Aug 31, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I loved that interview.
It felt like really deserved shit talking.
by BurrowesBldg on Aug 31, 2010 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
read my post above
we are not breaking in a “new” defense. These guys played last year and played a lot. I’m not so smug as to say PSU doesn’t have a chance…but….I don’t think we lose that game. Our front 7 is going to be dominant and you all don’t have a passing game to speak of…..speaking of breaking in new player….you guys come to our house with a new QB…I’d be more worried about that.
Roll Tide!
by mobilematt12 on Aug 31, 2010 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Front 7?
Really? You bring back all of 2 starters. Unless you’re seeing something I’m not, that’s a recipe for disaster against a good running back.
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Read my post above
We have plenty of experienc in our front seven. Two of which are prospective first rounders in next years NFL draft.
Roll Tide!
by mobilematt12 on Aug 31, 2010 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't believe that someone's already talking about prospective first rounders
BEFORE one single freaking snap is played!!
For the glory
Mel Kiper is on it
Dareus and Hightower are on his big board.
Roll Tide!
by mobilematt12 on Aug 31, 2010 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Dareus needs to avoid NCAA suspension
How’s that working out? (Note: I am NOT being sarcastic)
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
still awaiting response...should be good....crosses fingers
"Sympathy has expired Longhorns" WallaceWade04
"We are certainly not worried about Alabama until we play them" Urban Meyer
"We should have known" Pete Carroll
by The Voice of Reason on Aug 31, 2010 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions
The other headline you don’t want to see: Player X has been Suspended by the NCAA for the Entire Season.
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Indeed
The NCAA released rulings on Jeremiah Masoli today, so I’m thinking news on Dareus comes soon. Hopefully it will be more positive. Given that the coaches have been playing him with the 1st team I wasn’t too worried about it, but now that it’s crunch time I’m really crossing my fingers. I would hate for him to be ineligible.
"You know, we had a lot of fun tonight. But there's nothing funny about vapor lock! It's the third most common cause of cars stalling. So please, take care of your car and get it checked!" -Joe Namath
by billycthulhu on Aug 31, 2010 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know.
It depends on what he says. I think Dareus might have panicked once the NCAA Infractions Committee indicated the impact of whatever offense was committed on his career…
If nothing else, he’ll be drafted by the Dallas Cowboys…
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
wake up boys............C'MON SON
"Sympathy has expired Longhorns" WallaceWade04
"We are certainly not worried about Alabama until we play them" Urban Meyer
"We should have known" Pete Carroll
by The Voice of Reason on Aug 31, 2010 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
And one of which could be suspended?
That’s not good.
I didn’t see too many backups play for Alabama last season (curse you CBS for showing SEC games in the heart of Wisconsin). Maybe Saban gave them SECCG experience in that pasting of Florida. But I haven’t seen your defense play at all, and until I see them, they’re unproven in my mind.
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions
apparently you didn't watch closely
Upshaw recovered a fumble with two minutes left in the BCSCG for example .He is not a “starter” but was listed as 2nd team all sec preseason. SEC…you’ve heard of them? Write?
Roll Tide!
by mobilematt12 on Aug 31, 2010 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Preseason Awards mean less than nothing in Big Ten country.
With Terrelle Pryor getting Preseason Offensive Player of the Year for a single game against a defense minus its best corner…
And Greg Jones? He couldn’t crack the starting lineup at Penn State.
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah he could.
(Greg Jones. Not Pryor.)
by BurrowesBldg on Aug 31, 2010 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe. but he'd have some work to do...
You don’t start at LB at Penn State without impressing the coaches. You just don’t.
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
woops
dont know how i could have forgotten that the same man who recovered a fumble in that game is going to be starting for your defense this year?
All is lost, we should call joepa and tell him to cancel the game, they have a player who recovered a fumble. we are doomed. 700-0 alabama. how will we ever recover a fumble, look at all the experience they have. I mean the ball is loose, and they have a guy who, in the past, in an actual game, has fallen on top of the ball and recovered it for his team. And i thought WE were Linebacker U.
by swiggy04 on Aug 31, 2010 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Dont be an idiot
My point was that Upshaw played and was on the field in crunch time. He is also 2nd team All SEC albeit a preseason selection. He played a lot last year but is not a returning “starter”
Roll Tide!
by mobilematt12 on Aug 31, 2010 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
This is classic. Well played.
"Every player we have, someone—maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone—poured their life and soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world." - Joe Paterno
by Horse N Buggy on Aug 31, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
ok
Dareus wasnt a starter….he knocked colt out…..intercepted and returned for TD….remember him?
"Sympathy has expired Longhorns" WallaceWade04
"We are certainly not worried about Alabama until we play them" Urban Meyer
"We should have known" Pete Carroll
by The Voice of Reason on Aug 31, 2010 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Hopefully he plays...hes a definate first rounder ...next year... or a questionable non starter player..
"Sympathy has expired Longhorns" WallaceWade04
"We are certainly not worried about Alabama until we play them" Urban Meyer
"We should have known" Pete Carroll
by The Voice of Reason on Aug 31, 2010 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
That was one play I do remember.
The Longhorns were officially torpedoed with that play.
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I was right behind that play in the 3rd row......didnt realize colt was out for a whole series....damn beer
"Sympathy has expired Longhorns" WallaceWade04
"We are certainly not worried about Alabama until we play them" Urban Meyer
"We should have known" Pete Carroll
by The Voice of Reason on Aug 31, 2010 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
So YOUR team's inexperience is not an issue.
OUR team’s inexperience is an issue.
Got it, thanks for stopping by.
by PSUinBOSSton on Aug 31, 2010 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
No our teams inexperience is not truely inexperience.
Your teams inexperience…well i dont know much about that you tell me a ridiculous claim to back up our ridiculous claim (that I believe wholeheartedly despite how it may sound)
"Sympathy has expired Longhorns" WallaceWade04
"We are certainly not worried about Alabama until we play them" Urban Meyer
"We should have known" Pete Carroll
by The Voice of Reason on Aug 31, 2010 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
This whole argument is a little ridiculous
Both teams do have inexperience. I think the gist of what mobilematt and voice of reason are saying is that the new starting LBs and defensive linemen have played a whole lot of snaps, despite not being “starters.” But of course they’re not quite as experienced as those starters were, and there is simply no denying the lack of experience in the defensive backfield. Just trying to get the point across that calling them “backups” last year is a little misleading without saying that experience isn’t an issue at all.
"You know, we had a lot of fun tonight. But there's nothing funny about vapor lock! It's the third most common cause of cars stalling. So please, take care of your car and get it checked!" -Joe Namath
by billycthulhu on Aug 31, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
But...
I forgot to get to why this whole argument is kind of silly. I came over here to talk about my Bama homer take on Ingram’s injury, and I don’t think this is an appropriate place for Bama fans to come touting how great and awesome all our players are.
"You know, we had a lot of fun tonight. But there's nothing funny about vapor lock! It's the third most common cause of cars stalling. So please, take care of your car and get it checked!" -Joe Namath
by billycthulhu on Aug 31, 2010 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey everybody,
The real Voice of Reason is here.
I think all Bama fans can see from the comments here that no one is rejoicing an athlete’s injury.
One man doing the work of 100's for the good of 1000's
So what's your bama home take on the injury?
Until our defense proves otherwise, it should be presumed they will be excellent.
It sounds like it is not too severe
And I think he’ll be here for the Florida game, but I seriously doubt he will be ready to play against State College. That said, Richardson should be quite good (no, not “better than Ingram”, but still good), and already has a pretty good amount of game experience. As some other posters have pointed out, I would look more to the Penn State offense vs Alabama defense to be the key to this game. I’m much more worried about our green DBs giving up big plays and our entirely new special teams players making mental errors than I am about our backup RB.
"You know, we had a lot of fun tonight. But there's nothing funny about vapor lock! It's the third most common cause of cars stalling. So please, take care of your car and get it checked!" -Joe Namath
by billycthulhu on Aug 31, 2010 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm really excited to see our D vs. your O
So I’m kind of disappointed to hear about Ingram. We’ve got a relatively young D with a ton of talent, which should make that match-up very fun to watch.
And we both have similar fears for the opposite. We’ve got proven WRs, some linemen, and backs, but some of the line and of course QB will be green. So in a way, while this is also a fear, that should also be an interesting matchup.
For my money
All of college football writing should drop any references to ‘has to replace_____.’ It’s very nearly as relevant to list last year’s players not playing this year as it is to list 1970’s players not playing this year. It’s the biggest effing crutch and impediment to original thinking in CFB blogistan.
The returning experience you cite is far more pertinent.
Until our defense proves otherwise, it should be presumed they will be excellent.
the problem with "has to replace _____"
is that often the perception of a team, especially preseason, is based off their performance last year, but the makeup of the team is usually quite different.
In this case “They are returning national champions, but they have to replace _” is not that invalid.
by The JuggerNitt on Aug 31, 2010 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Probably not so bad
If it only took a day to get the surgery scheduled, it’s gotta be just a scope or removing a bit of torn meniscus. Torn meniscus is in no way good—it cushions the knee joint—but it’s not a serious structural problem like an MCL or ACL. That said, I tore an ACL, MCL and meniscus all at the same time and years later it’s the cartilage that still bugs me. Hopefully this won’t be a chronic issue for Ingram.
yeah, had my meniscus done two years ago.
piece of cake, even though I limped for 3 months. i was walking on it in two days but it sure wasn’t 100% for about a year. Tell me about minor scope. When he went in he found a bunch of torn/shredded cartilege too. This is a big bummer for the kid and I hope all is well for him. It is still usually 3-4 weeks anytime stitches are involved, just for the swelling to go down is usually 2.
Not going to say this doesn't hurt
but you all will still have to deal with Trent Richardson. Whispers inside the program have been saying that he is better than Ingram. He is a stud. You will also get introduced to the heir apparent, Eddie Lacy who could start just about anywhere in the country. And running behind our offensive line is really the key thing here. We are very good in the trenches. Does this increase PSUs chances…yes…but not by much.
Roll Tide!
LOL.
You can thank EDSBS for these Tide fans over here to defend their honor.
http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2010/8/31/1660853/prescriptive-capsules-for-the
we’re not over here deciding how we’re going to celebrate victory on sept. 11th. The media WANTS you to think we are, however.
by Artiefufkin10 on Aug 31, 2010 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Just letting you blue bloods know
that Ingram is not the only horse in the stable. You’ll find out soon enough. I would be more concerned about going into the season without a solid QB if I were you. Whoever the human sacrafice is for September 11(gosh I feel weird everytime I type that) will certainly get a baptism of fire. You guys are coming to play Temple.
Roll Tide!
by mobilematt12 on Aug 31, 2010 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Just so you know...
We’re not showing up with Temple’s team either. Your hot shot five star recruits better tie their shoes tight. Us northerners might be slow, but we hit pretty friggin’ hard. Just ask your boys from LSU.
Somewhere there is a cedar chest full of Penguin sweater vests.
Beat Youngstown State.
by jesse. on Aug 31, 2010 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
This isn't LSU
and we hit pretty hard down here too!! Just ask Colt McCoy.
Roll Tide!
by mobilematt12 on Aug 31, 2010 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
great
then we will worry about your players spearing our QB after hes been sacked. COngrats, you hit as hard as james Laurinaitis
yes
"Sympathy has expired Longhorns" WallaceWade04
"We are certainly not worried about Alabama until we play them" Urban Meyer
"We should have known" Pete Carroll
by The Voice of Reason on Aug 31, 2010 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
really?
its not the guy thats about to go full steam into the very shoulder that was injured? the guy who is hanging out by his ankles is the one who actually injured his shoulder?
My mistake
i said my mistake
and actually everyone was wrong, it was the center that actually injured the shoulder.
Yes really
Dareus made the hit that injured him. Everyone knows that. Do you watch football?
Roll Tide!
by mobilematt12 on Aug 31, 2010 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, all I did was come on here
and say we have a very good number two back that really isn’t a number two. It is well known that we have a 1 and 1a combo. your people are the ones coming unhinged..
Roll Tide!
by mobilematt12 on Aug 31, 2010 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
its there house they get that libery
"Sympathy has expired Longhorns" WallaceWade04
"We are certainly not worried about Alabama until we play them" Urban Meyer
"We should have known" Pete Carroll
by The Voice of Reason on Aug 31, 2010 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
their
"Sympathy has expired Longhorns" WallaceWade04
"We are certainly not worried about Alabama until we play them" Urban Meyer
"We should have known" Pete Carroll
by The Voice of Reason on Aug 31, 2010 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Pretty petty?
Related to Kyle Petty?
"I did my walk of shame this morning and everyone was so much nicer," she said. "People were inviting me to parties at 9 a.m."
fantastic stache....
and yes it was, I knew it as soon as I hit post…
should’ve consulted my handy pie chart first:
Interesting...
that’s an unorthodox style. Out of hand and all.
"I have my Joe Paterno autograph already, but I don’t know that I’d begrudge anybody else from getting theirs no matter their age. That’s kind of like meeting Winston Churchill." jesse. @ BSD
by bconway6 on Aug 31, 2010 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Brick, where did you get a grenade?
I don’t know…
"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
maybe you should look at a picture one hour after the hit to make you next sarcastic comment...
"Sympathy has expired Longhorns" WallaceWade04
"We are certainly not worried about Alabama until we play them" Urban Meyer
"We should have known" Pete Carroll
by The Voice of Reason on Aug 31, 2010 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Well . . .
you were losing to them in the 4th quarter.
We were....was at the game ....dont remember that.
"Sympathy has expired Longhorns" WallaceWade04
"We are certainly not worried about Alabama until we play them" Urban Meyer
"We should have known" Pete Carroll
by The Voice of Reason on Aug 31, 2010 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions
No, we're not slow.
Stop perpetuating that stereotype.
by BurrowesBldg on Aug 31, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
PSU players were plenty fast enough and they did hit hard...
as they beat us fair and square (19-17). But, PSU has more than a few four star rated recruits also. Last years class was impressive for example with 6 ESPN 150 players and 9 four star recruits total. Bama hits hard also, our QB was knocked out last year as we lost (21-16) in a hard fought game to the better team. Injuries are part of the game, but regardless, this should be quite a game—look forward to it.
We know, we get it.
We have players too ya know. I suppose us fans and our players should cower in fear and not show up, right? Every fan wants their team to win. Therefore, every fan will try to find any reason they can to believe they will win. Don’t be so sensitive.
You are on a PSU blog and message board. So what if we’re confident, no one is being rude. Yeah, you guys have eleventeen backs in the stable. We also have a slew of linemen and backers that are capable of and would love nothing more than to rip their heads clean off.
I hope Ingram plays and at full stength. Look up PSU’s history of going up against Heisman winners. Ask Herschel Walker.
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
we have some good linebackers too
Just ask Mike Guman.
Roll Tide!
by mobilematt12 on Aug 31, 2010 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Will any of those guys be playing...
Seeing as that game was 30 years ago and all. Probably not.
We’ll see in a few days.
Somewhere there is a cedar chest full of Penguin sweater vests.
Beat Youngstown State.
he brought up Hershal Walker first
Roll Tide!
by mobilematt12 on Aug 31, 2010 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Dont'a Hightower was really good
before the knee injury. Those are tricky; a player can bounce back or watch his career unravel before his eyes.
Hopefully he can go without injury for the entire season (as can the entire Penn State defense).
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions
HIGHTOWER!?!?!
Adam
Black Shoe Diaries, SB Nation Pittsburgh
God Created the World Out Of Nothing, Paterno Built A National Superpower On Cow Fields...
by Adam Bittner on Aug 31, 2010 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
"Trouble is; I want that fourth carrier!"
by ReadingRambler on Aug 31, 2010 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah, that was 2002-2008 USC.
Didn’t help that they faced the worst Big Ten reps three times (Michigan in 03, Michigan in 06, and Illinois in 07).
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Meant to say
The Trojans faced the worst Big Ten reps in a Rose Bowl three times and embarrassed them each time.
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
You guys deserve credit for putting up 24 points on Clay Matthews and Rey Maualuga.
Oddly enough, after that win, USC just wasn’t the same.
(looks at USC roster turnover)
Yeah. ‘Sanchize’ left early. Their entire defense was drafted (or almost all of it). They weren’t supposed to be good with THAT much turnover. Yet everyone had them going to another Rose Bowl. I called BS then, and I laugh now.
May I present: The Cause of USC Failure in 2009
Cause 1 (47-21) Part One and Part Two
Cause 2 (16-13)
Cause 3 (21-17) Pete Carroll pulled a LeBron James and yanked the highlights of Arizona’s win in LA.
Cause 4 (55-21) USC gets pasted, and rightfully so. Worst. Ever. Loss. For Pete. Carroll. EVER. Pete pulls another LeBron James and the complete game highlights are un-findable on Youtube.
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
You know,
for a Wisconsin fan, you’re alright, kid.
by BurrowesBldg on Aug 31, 2010 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks.
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 1, 2010 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions
You sound
a lot like an Ohio State fan. Your third stringers would dominate on any other team, and so on and so forth. Sometimes, just sometimes, guys are backups for a reason.
As for Richardson, yeah, we saw last season. The guy is a beast. No surprise there.
Let me just say two words: Curtis Dukes. Third string tailback. I haven’t ever seen him play a down, but anonymous internet rumors assure me he is like a hypothetical cross between an M1A1 Abrams, a locomotive and a cheetah. Who needs to see a player play actual football when we can just project in our minds how awesome he is?!? And if our third stringer is an indestructible bionic freak, image what the backup is like!
Alright now you have crossed the line
say what you want but don’t dare compare me with OSU fans.LOL. They have already cleared the space for the BCS Trophy. Seriously, I expect a very hard hitting game from PSU and as a fan of college football, I know not to sleep on the black shoes and the man wearing the glasses.
Roll Tide!
by mobilematt12 on Aug 31, 2010 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, ok, but...
…did your RB play lacrosse?
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
by 06Lion on Aug 31, 2010 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Just so were all on the same page...
Are we allowed to consider any factors that might lead us to winning the game, or is the final answer Alabama is so much better that we might as well not even watch the game?
Alabama lost ten starters on defense? No, no, no, we had have 12 new players, several of which never played a down, but all of whom are better than anybody you have, ever had, or ever will have.
Alabama might not have their starting tailback, who just won the Heisman Trophy? Don’t kid yourselves, Ingram was probably not going to start anyway, as two other guys we have are at least as good as him, if not better…
You do recognize we’re not Mississippi State, right? Alabama is going to have to play a good football game to beat Penn State. I suspect they will, but if you think your going to run the B team out there and beat us by 30 points, you might be in for a disapointing day.
Somewhere there is a cedar chest full of Penguin sweater vests.
Beat Youngstown State.
by jesse. on Aug 31, 2010 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hey we are not going to cry like Texas fans
we expect to win with or without Ingram. Losing him doesn’t make us better but Im saying we have another top notch back in Richardson and Lacy was expected to see a lot of action this year also. He will be in there sooner than later..
Roll Tide!
by mobilematt12 on Aug 31, 2010 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you know that our running back, Evan Royster
is AWESOME at lacrosse?
"Every player we have, someone—maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone—poured their life and soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world." - Joe Paterno
by Horse N Buggy on Aug 31, 2010 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Karma is a beotch
and maybe i dont fully grasp the meaning of karma but Stephfon Green is likely out on saturday with a neck injury, according to twitter, hes no heisman winner and we do have quality depth but that will hurt our offense if he cant go in alabama.
Lions 247 says the opposite
He’s talked to teammates who say Green is fine, and should be out on Sat. I mean they might sideline him as a precaution (which I totally agree with), but the injury apparently isn’t as bad as it’s been made out to be.
I like Brackett a lot as a player and person
But it is somehow worrisome to me that Royster wasn’t named a captain. I can’t exactly put my finger on it, but it doesn’t make me feel good. Wether he didn’t step up or his teammates didn’t think as highly of him…whatever.
I freakin love Ogbu. I think he is a lot better than people credit him for. I guess he was a little bit in JO’s shadow.
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
that and Wiz not being a captain surprised me
I wouldn’t give a hoot in hell for a man who lost and laughed.
concur with pretty nuch everyone here
i want a good game at full strength on both sides
"Life is no way to treat an animal"
I briefly mentioned above.
I want the Heisman winner. Show him how us Nittany Lions treats heisman winners and candidates alike.
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
I seriously doubt he'll be back to full strength by the time the Nittany Lions go to Tuscaloosa.
Arthroscopic surgeries are never two week deals. Ever.
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 1:54 PM EDT reply actions
Since I was one of the
“fools” who thought PSU was going to win before, I am still one of the “fools” now. Suck it EDSBS. Yeah I actually think we have a chance.
One man doing the work of 100's for the good of 1000's
Hey, like we told the people in Texas
Injury is part of the game and isn’t an excuse – you don’t have to take joy in it
but not recognizing the benefits it brings to your cause would be crazy
it’s all part of the game, hopefully we’ll be able to win with Richardson as the main back
In fact, most SEC players don't consider their careers complete unless their bus nearly gets overturned in Baton Rouge or someone flings bodily fluid at their coach's wife in Gainesville. - Andy Staples
is he a sophmore?
"Life is no way to treat an animal"
by Mr. Rosewater on Aug 31, 2010 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions
yep
was a true frosh last year – 5 star out of Emmit Smith’s old HS so he had a lot of hype coming in before a great freshman year
In fact, most SEC players don't consider their careers complete unless their bus nearly gets overturned in Baton Rouge or someone flings bodily fluid at their coach's wife in Gainesville. - Andy Staples
by Wallacewade04 on Aug 31, 2010 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions
We're just going to assume all of your guys are 5 star recruits.
You guys can assume we don’t give a rats ass about that.
Somewhere there is a cedar chest full of Penguin sweater vests.
Beat Youngstown State.
by jesse. on Aug 31, 2010 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Kid was listed as all sec
preseason. He is legit. youlll find out soon enough
Roll Tide!
by mobilematt12 on Aug 31, 2010 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Pryor was listed as First Tean Big Ten QB last year
preseason awards are only slightly less meaningful than preseason rankings (the rankings only meaningful because of poll inertia and the undeserved effect they have on end of season rankings). Both are BS.
by The JuggerNitt on Aug 31, 2010 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
In what weird world was that?
DC17 was far better as a QB than PRyor. He also didn’t have this stat line in a single game: 5 of 13 passing for 87 yards, 1 INT, 1 TD, 32 rushing yards on 10 carries.
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I meant preseason B10POTY, just like he is again this year
by The JuggerNitt on Aug 31, 2010 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Tolzien is a better pure passer than Pryor.
Pryor is a better athlete.
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not sure if you understand my point
pre-season awards are meaningless and given to the players to further overhype them
by The JuggerNitt on Aug 31, 2010 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree.
It is better to keep your nose to the grindstone with that “one game at a time” mentality than it is to have the “OMG I COULD WIN TEH HEISMAN AGAIN!” attitude…
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
are there any PSU fans
who wreak of self confidence as mobilematt here?
not judging you, i just think it’s curious ;-)
"Life is no way to treat an animal"
by Mr. Rosewater on Aug 31, 2010 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Where's Rambler?
He’s usually got a good dose of reality on his person at all times…
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
where is he anyway?
haven’t seen him of late.
"Life is no way to treat an animal"
by Mr. Rosewater on Aug 31, 2010 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Hanging out with me in Bora Bora...on a couples gig
/greeting from Bora Bora
Yours Truly,
Buggy, Rambler, Bad Rambler, and Casual Penn State Fan
"Every player we have, someone—maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone—poured their life and soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world." - Joe Paterno
by Horse N Buggy on Aug 31, 2010 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't forget protection!
Until our defense proves otherwise, it should be presumed they will be excellent.
PREseason
That means “We THINK he will be this good.” Its not to say, he won’t, but if everything was based on pre-season expectations Tebow would have 3 Heisman Trophies and 4 MNCs.
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
No, he would have had 4 Heisman Trophies and a 52-0 record as a starter.
I bet SEC fans would love that stat…
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
There one criteria for Ohio State making the National Title
And that is that Penn State goes 8-0 in the Big Ten.
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't care if he was listed pre-season all pro.
But I really don’t care how many stars he got in a recruting ranking. Win lose or draw, you’ll find out soon enough that there are good football players outside of the south.
Somewhere there is a cedar chest full of Penguin sweater vests.
Beat Youngstown State.
by jesse. on Aug 31, 2010 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
TR ran for over 750 yards last year
and went for over a hundred against Texas. What does he need to do to prove he is worthy of your praise?
Roll Tide!
by mobilematt12 on Aug 31, 2010 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
He needs my praise?
Somewhere there is a cedar chest full of Penguin sweater vests.
Beat Youngstown State.
I do ....please say something nice.....true is not relevant
"Sympathy has expired Longhorns" WallaceWade04
"We are certainly not worried about Alabama until we play them" Urban Meyer
"We should have known" Pete Carroll
by The Voice of Reason on Aug 31, 2010 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Tuscaloosa is a very nice town.
I was accepted to college at Alabama, and I had a very nice time when I visited.
I’m also certain that your football team is tremendously talented. I just don’t care about how many recruting stars they got. Nope, not one little bit.
Somewhere there is a cedar chest full of Penguin sweater vests.
Beat Youngstown State.
EVEN IF WE HAD A 22 STAR??
"You know, we had a lot of fun tonight. But there's nothing funny about vapor lock! It's the third most common cause of cars stalling. So please, take care of your car and get it checked!" -Joe Namath
by billycthulhu on Aug 31, 2010 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
In retrospect, Texas's run defense
was highly overrated.
Alabama just proved it.
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
That was easy
I hit “pause” and then I hit “close window”
Penn State isn't just football, it's life.
@Ben_Jones88
by Ben Jones on Aug 31, 2010 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 11 recs
I like you.
"Trouble is; I want that fourth carrier!"
by ReadingRambler on Aug 31, 2010 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Just a question...
Didn’t you guys rush for over 10,000 yards against South Carolina last year?
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
OK
a lot of players look awesome against overmatched teams. Take this example:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVej08Kdu-Y&feature=related
Michigan has a terrible D, PSU’s O-line is awesome, and the game is pretty much over at this point. I also have some nice footage of Royster destroying FIU if you are interested!
Nothing against Richardson—he looks like a fast, strong beast of a tailback—but highlight reels are not a strong argument for much of anything. Keep the good runs, omit the fumbles and 4 yard losses, and most guys look pretty awesome.
Ahhh...that was a great day
even if they did suck, that was a great run, and juke by Green on that DB.
This statement wins forever.
there are good football players outside of the south
There was a long period where Alabama went nowhere with all their OMGSECSPEED guys. From about 2003 to 2007, Alabama was not the strongest team in the SEC…
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
funny how probation affects recruiting...
"Sympathy has expired Longhorns" WallaceWade04
"We are certainly not worried about Alabama until we play them" Urban Meyer
"We should have known" Pete Carroll
by The Voice of Reason on Aug 31, 2010 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Justifiable probation.
Somewhere there is a cedar chest full of Penguin sweater vests.
Beat Youngstown State.
We'll take your word for it.
"Until somebody knocks you on your rear end, and pardon me ladies, but unless somebody knocks you on your rear end, you're never going to learn." - Joe Paterno
by Illegal Formation on Aug 31, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
yeah jesse.
"Sympathy has expired Longhorns" WallaceWade04
"We are certainly not worried about Alabama until we play them" Urban Meyer
"We should have known" Pete Carroll
by The Voice of Reason on Aug 31, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
"ANGER AT SEC ARRGGHH!!!"
dude I was just saying the kid had a lot of hype coming out of school and he did a good job as a back up and had a solid freshman season – yes there are plenty of good football players that come from outside the south players like, oh I don’t know
Mark Ingram – we recruited him out of Michigan
So if the recruiting rankings make you ornery then I will just say that the man showed himself capable of taking the reigns last year – I’m actually trying to be pretty diplomatic haha
In fact, most SEC players don't consider their careers complete unless their bus nearly gets overturned in Baton Rouge or someone flings bodily fluid at their coach's wife in Gainesville. - Andy Staples
by Wallacewade04 on Aug 31, 2010 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Are you concerned that I don't think your team is good?
I get it, Alabama is good. I think that the disconnect we’re having here is that this is the second time in ten months where we’ve played an SEC team that was totally convinced that Penn State was total dog shit.
Respect is a two way street. This “ANGER SEC ARRGGHH” thing you’re talking about is a function of demanding that I bow down before the brilliance of your back up tailback, or some silly freshman that got an 965 on his SAT, while at the same time figuring that a fifth year senior tailback that is set to break our all time rushing record has no chance of doing anything.
Somewhere there is a cedar chest full of Penguin sweater vests.
Beat Youngstown State.
by jesse. on Aug 31, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
not asking you to bow down to anything
when I said “hopefully we’ll be able to win with Richardson as the main back” I’m sorry you translasted that as me doubting your team while also seeing that as a dig at your senior runningback
and anyone who acts like we don’t respect Penn State isn’t a big college football fan – great program, tradition, historic rivalry, and all that jazz – yea we think we’re better, but dude, we’re Alabama
we think we’re better than everybody – college football insanity is kind of our thing
In fact, most SEC players don't consider their careers complete unless their bus nearly gets overturned in Baton Rouge or someone flings bodily fluid at their coach's wife in Gainesville. - Andy Staples
by Wallacewade04 on Aug 31, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
You're not considering the fact
that their 3rd string tailback no one has seen play before would start over Royster and 95% other D-I starters. Also, if Richardson had started last season, he would have won like a Double Heisman because he’s better than Ingram! Also, SEC speed.
Usually when a team has all around dominant running backs, it’s related to the O-line being dominant. But that would be too logical for this discussion.
Don't get me started on our awesome backup offensive line
Our backup RT would be starting at any other college, y’all best wait and see.
/Don’tflamemeI’mbeingsarcasticashell
"You know, we had a lot of fun tonight. But there's nothing funny about vapor lock! It's the third most common cause of cars stalling. So please, take care of your car and get it checked!" -Joe Namath
by billycthulhu on Aug 31, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Oh, come on now
Logic still lives in this discussion! And I for one, would love to hear about Bama’s Oline. When they have the ball, this is the number one matchup at play here. You can see from my sig that I think our defense will be excellent. LJ’s got an injury-free 2-deep at all four Dline positions, and 3-deep at some. Our secondary is more experienced, more aggressive and taller than ever before (yeah, ever), and we’ve got 6 dudes in the mix for LBU, our #weakest# position.
But, Florida’s defense was top ten last year, too. I wanna see how we can fare better than they did, and Bama’s Oline is the key.
Until our defense proves otherwise, it should be presumed they will be excellent.
Yeppers.
If we get penetration (grow up) we can keep the scoring low. Of course, if ‘bama eats up the Penn State O-line, we still probably won’t score enough.
"Until somebody knocks you on your rear end, and pardon me ladies, but unless somebody knocks you on your rear end, you're never going to learn." - Joe Paterno
by Illegal Formation on Aug 31, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Penetration is always a good thing
TWSS
"Every player we have, someone—maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone—poured their life and soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world." - Joe Paterno
by Horse N Buggy on Aug 31, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
We return 3 starters on the O-line
who all did quite well at opening gaps for our RBs last year. Pass protection was alright but not as consistent. It sounds like that element will improve this year. DJ Fluker will be a new starter at RT. He was a highly touted recruit but still looked green during the spring game as he was consistently being overmatched by Dareus. From what I’ve heard (and yes, we will have to wait to see actual gameplay to know anything for sure), he has made a lot of progress during fall camp.
"You know, we had a lot of fun tonight. But there's nothing funny about vapor lock! It's the third most common cause of cars stalling. So please, take care of your car and get it checked!" -Joe Namath
by billycthulhu on Aug 31, 2010 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
that's the matchup
I’ve been most anticipating: Fluker v. Jack Crawford.
by tuscaloosalion on Aug 31, 2010 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Rec'd with love.
"Trouble is; I want that fourth carrier!"
by ReadingRambler on Aug 31, 2010 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
This is ridiculous....
One sarcastic front page article from EDSBS and BSD is in melt-down mode…though its not the Penn Staters who are melting.
You never ever EVER want to see the headline: Player X Suffers Serious Knee Injury.
It’s usually followed by: “He could miss the entire season with a torn ACL.”
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 2:07 PM EDT reply actions
Just some actual info from Roll Bama Roll
Surgury.. “mostly focus on the meniscus. Check the bone, maybe. It’s 2-4 weeks and much more on the low end.”
Penn State isn't just football, it's life.
@Ben_Jones88
Scout has highlights up.
I would assume goPSU will have the transcript soon.
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
Obviously no starting QB was named, that would be out already.
Joe says they will make the decision tomorrow night.
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
I say
Squeeze all three of them into the front seat of that school bus.
How do you guys feel about Joe's son ?
Do you think the family connection causes issues in decision making process?
"Sympathy has expired Longhorns" WallaceWade04
"We are certainly not worried about Alabama until we play them" Urban Meyer
"We should have known" Pete Carroll
by The Voice of Reason on Aug 31, 2010 2:30 PM EDT reply actions
No
Jay calls the plays. Joe may insert his opinion like try this play or get this guy in the game, but it doesn’t cause any problems during the course of the game.
cool ...was wondering.....what about qb decision?
"Sympathy has expired Longhorns" WallaceWade04
"We are certainly not worried about Alabama until we play them" Urban Meyer
"We should have known" Pete Carroll
by The Voice of Reason on Aug 31, 2010 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Your guess is as good as ours
I think we’ll see all three guys play this weekend. There are certain things Joe likes and dislikes with all three guys.
Newsome is a great runner and can run the option well, but he’s good poor mechanics and not very accurate in throwing.
McGloin isn’t very mobile, but he’s smart. He has good mechanics, but not the best arm strength.
Newsome has great mechanics and a great arm, but he’s a true freshman so his playbook knowledge is limited.
I think ultimately the job will fall to Bolden when he gets up to speed, but Newsome will still see a lot of playing time to mix things up and keep defenses guessing.
So Joe or Jay is making decision? obviously if Jay made the decision it would only be with Joes stamp of approval...
"Sympathy has expired Longhorns" WallaceWade04
"We are certainly not worried about Alabama until we play them" Urban Meyer
"We should have known" Pete Carroll
by The Voice of Reason on Aug 31, 2010 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
You type fast.
See below.
"Until somebody knocks you on your rear end, and pardon me ladies, but unless somebody knocks you on your rear end, you're never going to learn." - Joe Paterno
by Illegal Formation on Aug 31, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Joe will make the decision...
and I imagine that Jay is involved with the process, but Joe attends the practices and watches these guys work, contrary to what the media would like you to think. I believe he is emphasizing leadership ability just as much as talent.
by Artiefufkin10 on Aug 31, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
It'll be a group decision
But like I said, I think they want to see all three guys play this Saturday. I would guess for the Alabama game Joe is not going to play a freshman. He’ll put his eggs in Newsome’s basket and go with him. If Newsome struggles, we may see McGloin. If McGloin struggles he’ll give Bolden a shot.
Regardless...
of the QB situation. I’ll be shocked if you don’t see PSU try and win a very low scoring field position type game. PSU will try and bank on a tight game going there way. It won’t be a blow out unless PSU’s QB play is awful and there are a ton of turnovers.
If only I had an enemy bigger than my apathy. . .
by Esteban d' Amur on Aug 31, 2010 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
PSU Defense
I think everyone is selling the PSU defense short in this game. Everyone but Odrick returns on the D-Line, and Still replaces him after playing a ton last year. Everyone returns in the secondary and Astorino is 100% now. We’ve got six players at linebacker that can start anywhere in the country. Joe indicated he’s not the least bit worried about Linebacker.
I think this defense can hang with anyone. If they can hold ’Bama under 20 points, PSU has a chance. If they can force some turnovers to set up easy scores, PSU can win.
I agree...
but if PSU has a the kind of game where they turn the ball over a couple of times inside their own 30 or its a ton of three and outs, it could get ugly. I think PSU will be in the game with a shot to win it late in the fourth quarter.
If only I had an enemy bigger than my apathy. . .
by Esteban d' Amur on Aug 31, 2010 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree for now.
And reserve the right to disagree if we cannot cover kickoffs, cover punts, and catch punts.
by PSUinBOSSton on Aug 31, 2010 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
If you're asking,
whether Jay and Joe conflict over who should play, then maybe. Joe has said publicly that Jay was pushing for Darryl Clark to get a chance to play over Anthony Morelli, and that Joe overruled. Who knows whether that’s true.
"Until somebody knocks you on your rear end, and pardon me ladies, but unless somebody knocks you on your rear end, you're never going to learn." - Joe Paterno
by Illegal Formation on Aug 31, 2010 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
quite random...
But I think most people on this site accept Jay Paterno as a good QB Coach/Offensive Coordinator.
If you go over to the Scout.com site, your going to read a lot more negative opinion, but since 2008, Jay’s proven that he can develop and run his own system and we truly have an offensive identity, unlike the “dark years”.
And I don’t think there’s any problem with communication.
by Artiefufkin10 on Aug 31, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Sounds good.
"Sympathy has expired Longhorns" WallaceWade04
"We are certainly not worried about Alabama until we play them" Urban Meyer
"We should have known" Pete Carroll
by The Voice of Reason on Aug 31, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey cant we all just.............
hate OHIO STATE?
"Sympathy has expired Longhorns" WallaceWade04
"We are certainly not worried about Alabama until we play them" Urban Meyer
"We should have known" Pete Carroll
by The Voice of Reason on Aug 31, 2010 2:34 PM EDT reply actions
We can.
But hating Michigan is easier.
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
See we agree on that too.....were like twins who finish each others.....
"Sympathy has expired Longhorns" WallaceWade04
"We are certainly not worried about Alabama until we play them" Urban Meyer
"We should have known" Pete Carroll
by The Voice of Reason on Aug 31, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Hopes at a national championship?
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Bowel movements?
"Every player we have, someone—maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone—poured their life and soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world." - Joe Paterno
by Horse N Buggy on Aug 31, 2010 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
This thread
got a lot bigger, a lot faster, than I anticipated it would (TWSS).
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
Extenze?
@EpicTripod
SBN - Pittsburgh
Success With Honor
by Jeff Junstrom on Aug 31, 2010 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Jimmy Johnson thinks this is awesome.
"I'm colonel cool! And I'm the captain on this rocket to the stars!"
All I really care about....
…is if Dareus is suspended.
Adam
Black Shoe Diaries, SB Nation Pittsburgh
God Created the World Out Of Nothing, Paterno Built A National Superpower On Cow Fields...
I'm with Fooge
Ingram out—if he is—is big news, but there may be 5 other match-up battles that will have more relevance to the game’s outcome.
Beat the Penquins!
Until our defense proves otherwise, it should be presumed they will be excellent.
May I sum up this commentary with one NSFW (language) clip?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUH3JQjcweM
September 11th, baby.
Will Smith FTW.
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
The various schools of the Big Ten should let Ohio State and Michigan know in no uncertain terms that dissent will NOT be tolerated.
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Aug 31, 2010 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I would hope that's safe for work
I say shit all the time at work…
and fuck
"Every player we have, someone—maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone—poured their life and soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world." - Joe Paterno
by Horse N Buggy on Aug 31, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
What's up party ppl!
Damn, late to the thready thread. Welcome bammers!
Until our defense proves otherwise, it should be presumed they will be excellent.
Man, reading this thread was exciting
Tensions are already starting to rise. I can’t wait for this hate week!
score predictions?
lll be back after the game for my nastradamus moment…..UA 34 PSU 17….who am I kidding ill be here all hate week and probably tomorrow….until then..
"Sympathy has expired Longhorns" WallaceWade04
"We are certainly not worried about Alabama until we play them" Urban Meyer
"We should have known" Pete Carroll
by The Voice of Reason on Aug 31, 2010 5:15 PM EDT reply actions
UA - 7 billion
PSU – 7 billion and 2 (safety)
"Every player we have, someone—maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone—poured their life and soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world." - Joe Paterno
by Horse N Buggy on Aug 31, 2010 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
19-12, Bama
Bama either misses an XP or gets a safety, your pick. PSU has opportunities to capitalize on a couple of turnovers and several big plays, but settles for field goals. Bama takes advantage of two of its red zone chances for TDs. Game, set, match.
I don’t see a blowout like the 34-17 score you predict since both defenses should match up well against the opposing offenses. Of course, if Bama gets rolling early it’s not out of the question. Momentum on home field can be a big factor, especially since I have no confidence the PSU QB(s) can handle the pressure of getting out of a hole.
Missing XP more likely
I will be holding my breath anytime a Bama player has to kick the ball
"You know, we had a lot of fun tonight. But there's nothing funny about vapor lock! It's the third most common cause of cars stalling. So please, take care of your car and get it checked!" -Joe Namath
by billycthulhu on Aug 31, 2010 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm also in the low scoring camp
I think something along the lines of 16-10. Basically I think this will be a running game by both sides. I don’t think either teams’ passing game will get much done against the opposing defenses, and so the clock will continue to run nearly the entire game. Games like that aren’t set up to have 51 points scored in them.
Plus, I mean both teams right now have Heisman watch RBs on them, and one of those teams has a current Heisman trophy winner (granted he is injured, so won’t be 100%, if in the game at all, but supposedly the backup is just as good, right?). How does that not turn into a running game by both teams?
That goes double for PSU/Alabama games.
There were three games in the 80’s series where the winning team scored less than 10 points.
Somewhere there is a cedar chest full of Penguin sweater vests.
Beat Youngstown State.
The final game in 1990 in Tuscaloosa:
Penn State 9, Alabama 0.
"Trouble is; I want that fourth carrier!"
by ReadingRambler on Aug 31, 2010 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
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