Joe Paterno Presser Highlights: Alabama
by Adam Bittner on Sep 8, 2010 10:00 AM EDT
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PrintNo longer able to hide behind Youngstown State, Joe Paterno answered questions on Alabama on Tuesday. Here are the highlights in bullets.
- Julio Jones will be a tough matchup for Penn State as it prepares for the running game. He is tall and fast and has an experienced, mobile quarterback throwing to him.
- Complimented Nick Saban's ability to motivate his players, and says he has much better talent at Alabama than when Penn State faced him at Michigan State.
- On the running game: "I don't think we ran the ball very well against Youngstown, to be honest with you...Just did not run the ball well enough against Youngstown to think that we could have any kind of success against a team that plays as tough and as completely on defense as Alabama does."
- On the offensive line: "But the whole...we're not a cohesive group yet. And I blame a lot of that on the fact that so many kids have not played much. There's not a lot of real leadership. There is not a dominate player in that group. Hopefully, that will develop as the season goes along. We'll learn from it. It will be a tough team with a line of success because they're so good."
- Explained that the trip to Alabama is a big opportunity for the team and that he's not sure how the young players will handle the environment on the road.
- Refused to talk about Bear Bryant and insisted on focusing on the game at hand.
- Said that Evan Royster's weight is about where it should be now, and that part of his struggles Saturday were on the young offensive line. Joe is hopeful that will turn around as the young line gains experience.
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"and noted that Tennessee refused to play at Beaver Stadium after Penn State played down there in 1971."
How can you not love a man who holds a grudge for 40 years?
"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 Sep 8, 2010 10:18 AM EDT reply actions
I refuse to believe Joe is "too old"
when he pulls out awesome, obscure 40-year-old factoids like this.
This sort of stuff
is what I love about JoePa. Also, it’d be awesome if more SEC teams weren’t chicken to do a home-and-home with us. I’d love to have a series with Auburn, Tennessee, Florida, LSU or Georgia, like we’re doing with Alabama. Those would be better than having Virginia, Syracuse or Rutgers being our “marquee” non-con game.
Let's Go State!
by Gopher Broke on Sep 8, 2010 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions
I was just talking about this the other day....
We haven’t played UGA since the 82 Sugar Bowl……it would be a great matchup and PSU has a huge alumni base in Atlanta. UF and PSU would be another great game. Can’t say I would be as hyped to see them play Auburn or Tenn.
I thought only safeties played 15 yards off the ball?
We played two years in a row down there.
And the media said Eastern teams were chicken.
by ReadingRambler on Sep 8, 2010 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Supposedly this was part of the Tennessee story.
When we negotiated the contract with Tennessee, Joe said we would never play in Tennessee, in the heat and humidity of September, two years in a row. So, for the 1972 game, Tennessee played their first night game ever in Neyland Stadium against the Lions..
I don’t know if that is totally true, but that was the story back in the day.
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
hate on the vols
will certainly endear him even more to bama fans.
Roll 'Bama Roll: The Champagne of 'Bama Blogs.
Every time we play them, they talk trash and don't walk.
1991? Check. Final score: 42-17, PSU
1993? Check. Final score: 31-13
2006? I’ll let Tony Hunt take this one.
Tennessee is a joke.
by ReadingRambler on Sep 8, 2010 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Really?
The fact that he still holds a grudge against Pittsburgh for ruining his dream of a conference of his own is rather frustrating.
Looking forward to the Kevin Kolb era.
5-8-10...the day the Purdue Boilermakers basketball team won the 2011 NCAA Championship!!
If you mean frustrating for Pitt,
Syracuse, BC, and the rest, then I agree.
"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 Sep 8, 2010 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Did he also note the SEC is ahead of other conferences in NCAA investigations?
Pirates, Vikings, Hokies. I'm used to heartbreak. At least I have the Penguins....
"When I put on my uniform, I feel I am the proudest man on earth."
-The Great One
by blackjackfishtaco on Sep 8, 2010 10:21 AM EDT reply actions 8 recs
i thought it was interesting
that Joe said theres not a “dominant player” in that group and there’s not a lot of “real leadership.” Is that an intention slap in the face to Wiz? Is Wiz not performing to Joe’s expectations? I know a lot of us thought Wiz was going to be a captain.
For the glory
Maybe
I rewatched the game last night, and after the first field goal Wiz came to the sideline and Joe was in his face about something.
wasnt that right after bolden's only draw play of the game
I think bolden got lit up for a loss or nominal gain. I was watching the game at a bar and someone mentioned him getting reamed out by JoePa after the play and I remember positing it was his fault Bolden got smashed. But honestly I dont recall the exact play, maybe HBeach could break that one down for us.
The DE crashed down the line and the Tackle looped around to the outside on that play
Neither Lou or Wiz got a decent block but from the camera angle it was difficult to clearly see the breakdown.
by Frank O'Brien on Sep 8, 2010 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Also,
watch Royster’s, I think first, handoff (if not first, then the first one he appeared to trip). The play was supposed to go through the gap between Eliades and Wiz. Eliades layed the wood and pushed his guy out to the sideline. Wiz got stood up and then the defender started to get the edge toward the sideline (where Royster was supposed to hit the hole). MAYBE Wiz had him sealed enough, but it was significant enough that Royster cut back inside to go over center. When he makes the cut, the D Lineman gets a good push on Wiz and knocks him back enough to where Wiz’s feet catches Royster on the cleat and trips him.
He just didn’t look sharp.
by PSUinBOSSton on Sep 8, 2010 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
Joe, you sly old dog!
Joe compared this game to the ‘87 Fiesta Bowl, saying that ’Bama is the best team PSU has faced since then. Of course, PSU won the upset in that game. You don’t think this is “Joe code” for, “I think we have a really good shot at this thing.”
Dunno, did he also say that this team
was as good as our ’87 Fiesta Bowl team?
by PSUinBOSSton on Sep 8, 2010 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
No, but...
You know Joe….“This St. Mary’s of the Blind squad is one of the best teams we’ll face all year. They have exceptional smelling skills and incredible hearing. They’re really gonna give us problems.” It’s like the epitome of hyperbole with him sometimes. Obviously I’m hoping that Saban is going to commit one of the two classic blunders….never get involved in a land war on the Asian continent, and never go up against a Sicilian when death is on the line!
"Life's hard, but it's a lot harder if you're stupid." John Wayne
I'm sorry, I don't mean to insult you
but I can’t let that go
He fell victim to one of the classic blunders! The most famous of which is “never get involved in a land war in Asia,” but only slightly less well-known is this— “Never go against a Sicilian when death is on the line!”
John has a long moustache
And now to be Debbie Downer...
….The Sicilian lost in that particular scene.
You keep using that word...
"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."
Joe doesn't think Bolden will lose his poise after getting knocked around by Alabama
this is the same coach who always talked about (and I forget the exact quote) how he’d rather start a player too late than too early? I really like the praise of Bolden.
Pass happy
I was somewhat stunned by how much they let Bolden pass on Saturday, especially the shots down field. Obviously it was about giving him some experience for ‘Bama since they know they need to be as balanced as possible to have a chance against the Crimson Tide. But, I don’t think they would have done that if they weren’t already suitably impressed by Bolden’s abilities. I think Joe thinks he has something really special in Bolden.
"Life's hard, but it's a lot harder if you're stupid." John Wayne
I like this bit:
“Just did not run the ball well enough against Youngstown to think that we could have any kind of success against a team that plays as tough and as completely on defense as Alabama does”
I think he is planning a pass happy gameplan for Saturday.
I think we can run, and just didn't show it at YSU
If I’m Paterno, I want the ball on the ground as much as possible… but now Alabama has to scheme for Bolden instead of scheming for just Royster and Green
John has a long moustache
...and Dukes...and perhaps Redd
Dukes stats: (1) carry, (1) defender left flailing on the grass
> same guy responsible for giving his DB teammate a hurt neck/ & then missed practices AND handed out (1) concussion is August practice; IIRC to Bani…
Yeah, I’m pretty sure I want to see him with some touches…
" 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 Sep 8, 2010 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I compeltely agree
Our secret weapon is Bolden and our WR’s, and it’s going to be really hard for their new secondary to match up with 6’6" guys who run crisp routes. Alabama is probably reviewing Bolden’s HS footage right now, because that’s how little game film they have on him.
Our offensive line can pass block a standard rush, and I know our RB can pick up the blitz. I’m not confident our offensive line can open up holes and push back the Alabama line, especially early.
Our succes, IMO, is in how much we throw the ball early. If we come out and throw, throw, throw, we’re going to catch Alabama off guard. Their secondary is going to struggle in man coverage with our veteran receivers, and they’re going to need to pull back off the line to compensate. At that point the running lanes will open up, but it might take until after half time. We need to establish the pass to open up the run IMO.
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Preaching the McGospel since Aug. 2nd, 2010
I think our secret weapon may be K-New
Bolden is not a secret! I can see why the coaches picked him to be the starter. He throws a beautiful ball……much better than Clark! Our receivers IMHO are the best group in the Big 10……not the best individually….but best group. Saban if he has watched any film…..knows this too so they aren’t a secret either. The wild-card we have to play is Newsome. If we struggle with the run early though…..I can see the coaches bringing in Newsome for a drive or 2 to help open up some running lanes. Dude is just built to take a hell of a lot more punishment than Bolden and he brings a different dimension to the run game.
I thought only safeties played 15 yards off the ball?
by pic15 on Sep 8, 2010 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I...
“PIC” this!
" 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 Sep 8, 2010 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Just getting to reading this and was gonna post that too
Joe said:
He’s going to get knocked around. He’s going to have trouble finding open people. It’s not going to be easy for him. But I don’t think he’s going to lose his poise.
Until our defense proves otherwise, it should be presumed they will be excellent.
If you creep over to Roll Bama Roll
They mention that they really have no idea what to expect, since Royster’s importance is well-documented, but Bolden “threw it around” in about 30 attempts. I think this is exactly what our coaches were going for. And Newsome showed he can run too.
"He's a beast. But so am I. So let the beasting begin."
I’m wondering if we’ll see Bolden and Newsome on the field at the same time, or more Newsome generally.
"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 Sep 8, 2010 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Good point..
I’m fully expecting our offense to take a while to get rolling, so I’m curious to see if Newsome will get a Wildcat snap or two in the 1st half.
by P the S out of U on Sep 8, 2010 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
If you so choose
Try to rep us respectfully please.
Until our defense proves otherwise, it should be presumed they will be excellent.
Have there been problems?
Do we need to get some respectful chaps over there? I’m not saying I’m qualified, just asking.
"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 Sep 8, 2010 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
I've been over there...
And have been really happy to see a lot of mutual respect and admiration. There’s the usual dumb-ass ESS-EEEE-SEEEE comments about how SLOWWWW we are and how we’ve never, ever, ever faced a defense but 90% are pretty good. I gotta admit, nothing in the world would make me happier than for our “D” to smack ‘Bama around to the point where the whole college football loving world is shocked and awed. We can even lose, but if the D makes ’em cry a little it’ll be glorious.
"Life's hard, but it's a lot harder if you're stupid." John Wayne
Eh
Maybe not more than can reasonably be expected, but the one fanpost was too unsavory for my liking.
And who are you kidding with the self-deprecation? You’re one of the finest respect chaps this side of the Mississippi.
Until our defense proves otherwise, it should be presumed they will be excellent.
much obliged.
"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 Sep 8, 2010 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Which fanpost?
I didn’t think the oversigning thing was that bad. But then I’m used to Ohio State fans.
by ReadingRambler on Sep 8, 2010 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
And frankly, jtot
I don’t think our guys are representing too poorly. Where’s Surprisington when Bama needs him?
by ReadingRambler on Sep 8, 2010 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Wideouts....
this is random, but Justin Brown really impressed me on Saturday. He had one really nice stiff arm where he over powered the DB (yeah, I know it was just YSU). If Moye and Brown stick around, injury free…I think we could have the best wideouts in the B10 (yeah I know, its JUST the B10).
Yep
which makes Powell’s move back to WR more puzzling, but what do I know.
"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 Sep 8, 2010 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn't quite get that either
But Powell’s a burner and a pretty tough guy, if he can stretch the secondary, it will do wonders to open up the running game and underneath routes.
by Artiefufkin10 on Sep 8, 2010 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Sometimes I really do wonder if our coaching staff is just messing with 'Bama.
“He’s a DB! No, he’s a WR! No, he’s a DB! Changed my mind, WR! Forget Newsome, it’s the Walk-On! Just kidding! It’s the Freshman! No, not that freshman, the other one— the one who just got here.That freshman will throw to the senior who barely saw the field last season! That sounds good! We’re going to do that. Maybe.”
by dwf5095 on Sep 8, 2010 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
And then when the game starts...
We reveal that Clark still had a year of eligibility and he’ll be starting.
"This is being a Penn State fan. We’ll prove it, or we won’t. It’s not about proving it to them, it’s about proving to ourselves."
by mvrck on Sep 8, 2010 1:28 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
It's always been that way.....
No matter whom the opponent and WE ARE always trying to work our way out of some problem. I really believe that WE will not be embarrased. I hope.
Obviously not,
haven’t you heard? He’s now being transported full-time in a coffin, just to make things easier.
/I heard the coffin was donated by a Texas A&M Cheer Captain
John has a long moustache
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