Nitt Picks Gets 50 Miles Per Gallon
by BSD on Aug 6, 2010 10:03 AM EDT
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The preseason USA Today Coaches Poll is out, and I'm surprised to see Penn State ranked #14. That's quite a bit higher than I expected, and higher than I have seen the Nittany Lions ranked in any other preseason poll.
Replacing Jared Odrick on the defensive line is a huge must this year, and luckily Devon Still is a huge guy ready to do that. The Post-Gazette has a feature on Still today. I'm offering 100 BSD Bucks to any student who can get me a picture of this.
Devon Still is hard to miss as he cruises across Penn State's campus on his 49cc scooter.
Still, 6 feet 5 and 304 pounds, said the bike reaches speeds of 50 mph, yet he doesn't wear a helmet.
"Me being so big, I know it's a sight to behold seeing me on the scooter," Still said, laughing. "I like to ride it to practice. And I have left a few of my teammates ride it. It's a good conversation piece."
Looking ahead to a future PSU opponent, Doug Marrone is clearing house and has Syracuse headed in the right direction as Dr. Saturday points out.
If some of the roots of progress took hold last year – in the midst of another 1-6, last-place finish in the Big East – a bowl game isn't as farfetched as that record may suggest. The Orange beat a couple bowl-bound outfits, coming from behind to beat Northwestern on a last-second field goal and stunning Rutgers, a nine-point favorite, 31-13 in late November, outgaining the Scarlet Knights by almost 300 total yards in the most encouraging 'Cuse win since the 2001 Insight Bowl. They were an overtime against Minnesota (a 23-20 loss in the opener) and a botched extra point at Louisville (10-9) from improbably staggering into a .500 regular season. Ten returning starters on defense, including top pass rushers Doug Hogue and Derrell Smith (both second-team All-Big East picks as juniors), make up on of the most veteran lineups in the conference.
That 2013 game in the Meadowlands just might turn out to be a good one if Marrone can keep the Orange improving.
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I found it funny that we came in higher than Pitt
Especially since they should probably win the Big East this year.
cannot remember a player so snakebitten as devon still. praying he stays relatively injury free this year.
Eat what the monkey eats, then eat the monkey. -U.S. Navy survival guidance
LOL @ 'relatively'
Dare to dream, man.
"Nothing turns me on like doe estrus." - ReadingRambler
by leeharvey418 on Aug 6, 2010 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Jerome Hayes
I felt so bad for that guy after he tore his ACL in 2008. I was at the game when he injured, but when I watched the lowlights on the PSF Story the next day, it was hard to not get choked up.
wasn't that the really late hit by the OrSt player, too?
what a crappy way to go down.
by The JuggerNitt on Aug 6, 2010 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Love that Michigan did not recieve any votes.
But Michigan State and Central Michigan did. I guess that makes UM no better than the third best team in Michigan.
by dontcallmescooter on Aug 6, 2010 10:28 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Somehow he is tolerable
when he rips on Michigan. Other than that, he is a douche.
eh
I like having characters like Dantonio around. It’s so much more fun to hear a coach jab a rival instead of giving the canned, “Well, they’re a really tough opponent and we’re going to have to play really well” even though his opponent is 2-7.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
Anyone who get’s Joe worked up enough to run up the score is good for college football. So much of the coverage of Joe is how the guy is a docile old man, then you see him running the 2 minute drill up by 35 before the half, screaming at the top of his lungs. I like that Joe Paterno.
McGloin Despite Them
Preaching the McGospel since Aug. 2nd, 2010
Hmmm
I wonder what team’s coach is famous for that canned response.
I completely agree, we need guys like Dantonio around. He has a “no respect” mindset in that he won’t bow down to the “Hail to the Victors” arrogance. As long as we maintain our dominance over Dantonio’s MSU squads, I’m all for keeping him around.
as much as I hated standing around for those two very cold timeouts
and as much as I hate classlessness, I did laugh a little when that second one was called. Sorta like when some drunk idiot gets completely trounced in a fight, is completely whipped, and at the end, as the other guy is walking away, the loser flips him off and spits on him. It is just so sad it becomes a little funny.
Besides, without classless guys it would be much harder to appreciate the classy guys.
by The JuggerNitt on Aug 6, 2010 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions
“You got to believe in yourself. I’m not coming here just to watch guys play for four years,” McGloin said at a July charity event.
I believe in McGloin
McGloin Despite Them
Preaching the McGospel since Aug. 2nd, 2010
You can't define it
but he has it.
I’m driving the McGloin bandwagon. Also spearheading the faltering push for McLovin to be his nickname.
I wouldn't trust old rooster me neither.
I just noticed
the name is McLovin, but the signature is McLoving.
That is all.
by The JuggerNitt on Aug 6, 2010 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
I vote
that you change your name to McMillzners
My name sake is already made up of two of our finest QB’s of all time: Mills and Knizner. I’d be happy to make the switch if my prediction holds true.
McGloin Despite Them
Preaching the McGospel since Aug. 2nd, 2010
Cool story about Knizner
There was just under seven minutes to play and Penn State, clinging to a 12-10 lead, faced a third-and-one at the Alabama 11-yard line. Starting quarterback John Shaffer had been momentarily sidelined by a monster hit courtesy of a Crimson Tide defender.
The backup signal caller, who would now enter this tight contest for one play, had thrown one pass — in his career.
…
Knizner baited Alabama with a perfect fake to Steve Smith and then rolled to his right. With a Tide defender in hot pursuit, Knizner rifled a perfect strike to tight end Brian Siverling, who was streaking across the middle. Siverling caught the ball at the 1-yard line and stepped into the endzone.
….
Knizner’s touchdown pass proved to be the game-winner as Penn State went on to beat the No. 10 Tide, 19-17.
So there’s that…
McGloin Despite Them
Preaching the McGospel since Aug. 2nd, 2010
OMG
He only had one career pass? And he still managed to beat the mighty Alabama Crimson Tide? A top ten team?
That’s unpossible.
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
by BSD on Aug 6, 2010 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
calm down, Mike
you’ve already been warned by the internet once for your enthusiasm.
by The JuggerNitt on Aug 6, 2010 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I have a conspiracy theory I will throw out there
im wondering if SEC coaches ranked us high so that if Alabama beats us, and then if Florida/LSU/Georgia beat Alabama (who may not be really that good) then the media will go crazy for them (again) because they beat Alabama who beat a top 15 team early in the season. Kinda like what happened with Alabama/Clemson in ’08.
Not that I think the SEC boosted Clemson that year for that purpose, nor do I think we will be anywhere near as atrocious as that Clemson team, nor do I think Alabama will walk all over us. But its something to think/talk about.
this is the SEC we're talking about
you sure you wanna give them that much credit?
by The JuggerNitt on Aug 6, 2010 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions
true
but didnt they have kind of a scandal (not a mainstream one) a few years ago when florida lost to ole miss, so they all ranked ole miss in the top 10 to ensure that Florida would get into the BCS championship game? again maybe im making this up.
Why would the SEC care about voting for any Big Ten team?
Big Ten is so slow, and never beats SEC teams.
John has a long moustache
Best news
Our coaches scores in the APR. It must be noted that in the slimiest sport of them all, Men’s College Basketball, Ed shattered the national average.
Say what you want about the man’s coaching and the state of basketball, but it does speak volumes about him that despite the warmth of his seat he is not stooping to the level of so many of his counterparts.
Mediocrity with Honor?
It just doesn’t have the same ring to it.
C'mon, give the guy a little credit
We are and have always been a struggling BB program with flashes of success. The guy runs a standup program, but like everyone before him, he’s struggled to be successful with the team. Not to mention the guy is working for a fraction of other BB coaches. AND he’s getting extremely high APR scores for his team?
I refuse to rip the guy when he’s graduating players and not being a black scar on the school like other BB programs. I’m disappointed we don’t have as much success, but we aren’t a Duke or UNC and never have been.
I wasn't ripping the guy
If anything, we have all realized how difficult it has been to be successful and clean in college athletics. I would much rather have Ed and a .500 basketball squad than to have Calipari for two years, two Final Four appearances, and the overwhelming weight of the NCAA sanctions that accompany him.
I live and Indiana and I get crap all the time about how terrible PSU’s basketball program is. My response is usually along the lines of “Well, I would much rather be mediocre than to have hired Kelvin Sampson”
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but when I was a student, I used to see Devon Still riding around on that scooter a couple of times a week. It was during his injury so I always assumed it was to help him get around because of that. I had no idea he rides iit around when healthy too!
What kind of scooter?
Is this like a Pee-Wee Herman scooter or a George Castanza outunning old people scooter?
Mike
Black Shoe Diaries
Dwill used to ride a similar contraption
It is more of a Pee-Wee Herman scooter. Not quite a Vespa, but larger than a Razor with a lawn mower engine strapped on.
thats the difference with JoePa and these crooked coaches
their players look like this
ours look like this
No USC, Notre Dame, and as stated above, no Michigan
As far as the Pac-12 is concerned, they should be happy that Utah joined them.
And is Ohio State kinda high? Top Five, sure. But #2? With that quarterback?
Free Shoes U?
Based on what, exactly?
"Nothing turns me on like doe estrus." - ReadingRambler
by leeharvey418 on Aug 6, 2010 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Northwestern and Temple both in the 'others receiving votes' category.
So FWIW, they’re both better for our perceived SOS than Michigan.
"Nothing turns me on like doe estrus." - ReadingRambler
by leeharvey418 on Aug 6, 2010 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions
hahahahaha
this is perfect. i was just receiving crap about our OOC yesterday…thank you.
"They say in Happy Valley that if God wasn’t a Penn State fan, why is the sky blue and white?" Fortt said. "Who am I to argue with God?"
seriously?
I guess the defending national champions away isn’t tough enough for some people?
by The JuggerNitt on Aug 6, 2010 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
If you want to see a joke go on the Pitt Scout site
They still whine and moan about how easy PSU’s schedule is.
"I'm colonel cool! And I'm the captain on this rocket to the stars!"
Good lord
That takes some huge, huge (all though disease ridden and nasty) balls when you’re playing in the Big East.
They could win the conference and it’s still like being The Grumpy King of Turd Mountain
by dawsonPSU10 on Aug 6, 2010 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think USC is ineligible for the coaches poll
due to their sanctions
by The JuggerNitt on Aug 6, 2010 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought it was just BCS.
They could still receive AP votes if people wanted to be stupid and vote for them.
@EpicTripod
SBN - Pittsburgh
Success With Honor
by Jeff Junstrom on Aug 6, 2010 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Coaches is part of the BCS
They are banned.
"I'm colonel cool! And I'm the captain on this rocket to the stars!"
Right.
So when AP is released, USC will probably get a vote or two. Though that seems like wasting a vote to me.
@EpicTripod
SBN - Pittsburgh
Success With Honor
by Jeff Junstrom on Aug 6, 2010 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah they'll probably be in it.
"I'm colonel cool! And I'm the captain on this rocket to the stars!"
Who had a higher payroll?
2000s USC or the St. Louis Rams of the last several years?
All those dark and frantic transatlantic miles
Whats really interesting is that next year
The Big Ten would have almost have its conference in the top 15, with OSU, Nebraska (9), Iowa (10), Wisconsin (12) and PSU (14).
Pretty ridiculous that we’d make up 1/3 of the top 15.
You can see why some SEC folks are concerned about their place as the best football conference. Everything is cyclical.
McGloin Despite Them
Preaching the McGospel since Aug. 2nd, 2010
BUT ILLINOIS AND INDIANA ARE TERRIBULLS!!1!1!!
/quickly looking up Vanderbilt and Mississippi St. stats
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Success With Honor
by Jeff Junstrom on Aug 6, 2010 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ll take Indiana over Vandy and Mississippi St. any day of the week.
McGloin Despite Them
Preaching the McGospel since Aug. 2nd, 2010
this year, maybe
Indy is a tough read, and I wouldn’t put money on them beating anyone, but at the same time I wouldn’t be completely surprised if they won some games they shouldn’t. Vandy isn’t that bad this year, though, are they?
by The JuggerNitt on Aug 6, 2010 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
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