Preview: Penn State vs. Houston
by Chris Grovich on Dec 30, 2011 9:01 AM EST
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PrintPenn State (9-3 Overall, 6-2 Big Ten) vs. Houston (12-1 overall, 8-1 C-USA)
Kickoff: Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 - 12:00 p.m. Eastern
Location: Cotton Bowl Stadium (92,158), Dallas, Texas
TV: ESPNU? For Real? Clay Matvick (play-by-play), Danny Kanell (analyst), and Lisa Salters (sideline)
Series: Penn State leads, 2-0 (Last meeting Sept. 17, 1977: Penn State 31, Houston 14)
Line: Penn State +7
Weather: Sunny, breezy, 61 degrees
The Preliminaries. We'll concentrate on the actual game as much as possible, but the news from Dave Joyner's pseudo-presser last night in a country music hall as Penn State players were being hypnotized on stage (yes, all of that):
I'd like to get this finished so whoever the coach is going to be, whether it's Coach Bradley or somebody else, so they have enough time (to recruit). There's that three week open period at the end there, that would be nice. I'm not going to let that (determine a deadline) if it's a couple of days one way or the other, but I think it would be very good for recruiting and I've told the recruits that. People have asked me what should recruits do, and I've said to them, look, just have them be patient and they'll have plenty of time I think to make their mind up for what they want to do with the rest of the beginning of their football career.
There's much more the linked BWI article. Your assigned degree of believability may vary.
Flashbacks. The last time we saw Penn State, they were being obliterated in all aspects of the game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium. On Sunday, PSU will be without four players: WR Curtis Drake, WR Shawney Kersey, QB Paul Jones, and DB Derrick Thomas. The most significant loss, however, appears to be QB Matt McGloin as a result of his fight with Drake. Unless McGloin quickly passes some concussion tests between now and Sunday (and remember, Tom Bradley stated that he wanted McGloin to get some practice time in before any potential game action), it's going to be Rob Bolden under center. That means this, without a safety net:
Bolden got appreciably worse as the season progressed, and despite having a month or two to breathe and look back at the regular season, I'm not sure we're any closer to an explanation for his regression. He struggled, even after leading the team on its late, game-winning touchdown drive at Temple. The PSU coaching staff eventually limited Bolden's playing time to what can only be called "sympathy starts", and he was terrible. However, on Sunday, he's The Man. There's nobody in his rear-view mirror.
Houston's...Defense? Cougar QB Case Keenum is the obvious superstar for Houston, but a few words of concern about their defense. First, they run a 3-4, something Penn State doesn't see on a regular basis. Second, beware of LB Sammy Brown. He led the nation in tackles for loss (28.0) and had 12.5 sacks this season. Happier news? The Cougars gave up boatloads of yards to putrid teams, including UCLA (554), UTEP (538), Marshall (506), and Rice (475).
Can We Kick It? Yes, You Can. Houston's Matt Hogan is 10-12 on field goals, with misses from 55 and 32. Their punter, Richie Leone, averages 41 yards per punt. Pretty good.
Crunkle. Plenty of respect and awe from Penn State's defensive coaches and players when it comes to Keenum (45 TD, 5 INT) and the pass-crazy Cougar offense:
Penn State is also shorthanded in preparing for Keenum, as scout team quarterback Paul Jones did not make the trip for the Nittany Lions. Even with Jones, Penn State would have had a tough time preparing for the high-powered attack.
"We cannot duplicate, going against ourselves, we cannot duplicate that attack," said Bradley. "We don't do a lot of the same things that they do, the precision that they have, that's just so hard to do. You've got to credit them, they've got about every NCAA offensive record there is, that's pretty good."
A senior-laden defensive backfield, led by safety Drew Astorino, knows that the Nittany Lions are up against.
"Their route combinations are incredible," said Astorino. "Usually you have route combinations that are pretty standard throughout college - this guy does an out or this guy does a streak or a corner post - but they do the funkiest stuff and just take zone defenses and just crunkle them up. It's tough to spot. You've got to be very disciplined, you've got to put pressure on the quarterback. It's going to be up to every single person. That's what Case Keenum is great at. His progression is 1-2-3-4-5. If three is covered, he's looking at four and five. Everyone has to be on their toes."
Put Another Way. Derek Moye led Penn State with 40 receptions. That total would make him the sixth-leading receiver at Houston. Houston's running backs are also quite adept at catching the ball out of the backfield. Their offensive personnel have been together for quite a while, so the loss of former head coach Kevin Sumlin might not sting as much as it normally would.
Prediction In GIF Form?
Expect weirdness, as there's little to lose on either side. Houston has made its interim coach, Tony Levine, the permanent head coach. Tom Bradley is likely facing his last game on the Penn State sideline. The big story on the field will be Bolden, and how he handles the spotlight after a disasterous season. Based on his play this year, not to mention Drake's absence, it's hard to go with Penn State here. Say what you want about Matt McGloin's throwing abilities -- at least he provided a borderline credible passing threat. Houston will be able to creep up their crappy-to-middling defense if Bolden can't hit some passes early.
Houston 31, Penn State 17.
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That's an 80.12 season QB Passer Rating for Bolden.
McGloin’s is 118.34. Keenum’s is 177.87.
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UCLA scored 38 on houston
and their offense is beyond abysmal. Even with bolden, we score more than 17.
by ReddWhitenBlue on Dec 30, 2011 9:16 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
We've seen our team struggle to run without a legit passing threat
even against terrible teams. That’s why I think there’s a decent chance we lose. But I think it’s more likely than not we win. And that’s mainly because I think we’ll steamroll them with our running game, a la that all rushing drive (finished with a McGloin pass) for a TD against Iowa. We just have to do enough on defense to get some there-and-outs and chew up time when we get the ball. Remember how high we were on our defense? If Bradley isn’t gonna be the guy, look to defensive leaders to get the team ready to show the world that Penn State players don’t lay down in bowl games.
Can we talk about Hoss's again?
Hoss’s > Bolden
by NittanyBlueHen on Dec 30, 2011 9:28 AM EST reply actions 4 recs
I would take bottomless Chicken Noodle Soup
as the starting QB any day of the week.
The depth of both my sadness and anger is unfathomable.
We (Still) Are...
That's pretty much what we've got.
Although we have a hard time picking between that or the chili.
.....that which we are, WE ARE;
One equal temper of heroic hearts
No
we have a ham sandwich as the quarterback. And the bread is stale, the cheese is moldy, and the ham isn’t really ham, it’s the skin of the pig.
I, for one, plan to continue my life long contempt for the powers that be and I fully expect to be disappointed with whatever choice is made. ~PSUgirl
Th skin of the pig is called bacon
You better not be messing with Bacon, that aint cool.
Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose - Janis Joplin
I mean before it's even turned to bacon
it’s just pulled off the pig, still muddy and hairy.
I, for one, plan to continue my life long contempt for the powers that be and I fully expect to be disappointed with whatever choice is made. ~PSUgirl
That's incorrect.
Bacon is the fatty belly cut of the pig.
The skin is used to make pork rinds and cracklins
"The only difference between a brown-noser and a shit head is depth perception"
-PSU_Lions_84
There aren't many advantages
to life in the third world Louisiana. However, cracklins are one.
"The limits of my language mean the limits of my world" -- Ludwig Wittgenstein
N.O. not withstanding?
I have a friend who spent part of her life growing up in Shreveport, moved to NJ, and now is back attending LSU-S. She posts on fb every other day about how she’d rather be in NJ.
"The only difference between a brown-noser and a shit head is depth perception"
-PSU_Lions_84
Wow...
Louisana must be bad if someone thinks Jersey is better.
11/9/11 - the day the music died.
The bitter with the better.
by Esteban d' Amur on Dec 30, 2011 12:43 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
New Orleans
is one of the greatest places on Earth. There is no was I could be swayed from this opinion.
"We gon' get down. We gon' do the do. I'm going to hit these mother****ers" - Dock Ellis, May 1, 1974.
by OctaShields on Dec 30, 2011 12:43 PM EST up reply actions
I agree.
My point is that I haven’t heard good things about any other place in the state.
"The only difference between a brown-noser and a shit head is depth perception"
-PSU_Lions_84
the girl from the General Electric Transformer division in La. had the sexiest voice I have ever heard.
I just read.
Hmmmm, I'm just wondering!
" 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 Dec 30, 2011 5:19 PM EST up reply actions
N.O. and Lafayette are the only outposts of civilization.
The rest of the state is Haiti. Frankly parts of New Orleans and Lafayette are borderline as well, but they overcome it so well with the rest.
"The limits of my language mean the limits of my world" -- Ludwig Wittgenstein
Depends where in the world the bacon comes from
In the USA, its the fatty belly. Other parts of the world get bacon from other parts of the pig.
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by psuphysicist on Dec 30, 2011 12:49 PM EST up reply actions
I know.
But I’m also an American, so I just ignore the rest of the world. They also cut their bacon into cubes, for the most part.
"The only difference between a brown-noser and a shit head is depth perception"
-PSU_Lions_84
I love me some bacon
but some chopped pancetta in a pasta dish is something inspirational.
"We gon' get down. We gon' do the do. I'm going to hit these mother****ers" - Dock Ellis, May 1, 1974.
by OctaShields on Dec 30, 2011 12:57 PM EST up reply actions
I think we can all agree
that if it’s from a pig, it will be delicious.
"The only difference between a brown-noser and a shit head is depth perception"
-PSU_Lions_84
not unless youre talking about Old Hoss Radbourn
The man was 60-12 in 1884, with a 1.38 ERA, 440 Ks and 678 2/3 inning pitched. WHo thinks we dont coddle young arms these days? He deserves some conversational time.
Love their sweet bread!
I am daydreaming of cutting myself a 2" thick piece of warm bread topped with that sweet melting glaze and a healthy dose of butter…mmmm…. Paula Dean style.
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by 06Lion on Dec 30, 2011 9:32 AM EST reply actions 3 recs
The Nittany Lion is like Santa Claus.
There’s the one real one, and then he has a bunch of helpers who dress up like him.
The depth of both my sadness and anger is unfathomable.
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Dr. Joyner
was pretty emphatic in refuting any notion that football will be “de-emphasized” and in reaffirming the program’s commitment to winning national championships, wasn’t he? Me thinks there has been some fallout (in terms of alumni, booster, fan feedback) from the infamous “football factory” article, whether that piece was accurately reported or not. For a guy who was pretty coy throughout the Q & A, he didn’t hesitate to use some clear, strong language in answering those last few questions.
Keep pushing back, folks. Exercise the power of the purse!
The depth of both my sadness and anger is unfathomable.
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by PSU_Buch on Dec 30, 2011 9:33 AM EST reply actions 5 recs
I still think he's a dick
I, for one, plan to continue my life long contempt for the powers that be and I fully expect to be disappointed with whatever choice is made. ~PSUgirl
Sidebar ads have returned
Does that mean we are no longer “toxic”?
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by Smee on Dec 30, 2011 9:34 AM EST reply actions 4 recs
I just don't see them stopping the run.
This is why I’m hopeful. They’re not going to get as many offensive drives as they’re used to. We’re going to be able to play some ball control, and we’re also going to be able to slow their offense down.
Turnovers are going to be a much bigger factor in this game than in others. This isn’t a game of field position, where a turnover could be made up for by a quick defensive stop and good special teams play. This is why I’m nervous.
Ultimately though, all this analysis doesn’t matter if the players don’t show up for the game. Look at what happened to Houston in their CCG, and look at what happened to us against Nebraska (not that I fault the players for being distracted, but you can’t deny it was a large factor in that game).
"The only difference between a brown-noser and a shit head is depth perception"
-PSU_Lions_84
Am I the only one who's super pumped for Rob starting?
I think I am
ROBO4LYFE
Some guy at Penn State Hershey just discovered a virus that eats cancer. Where were the CNN trucks for that? Now Someone at PSU found something that could cure Leukemia. Coverage? None. THON will probably break $10 mil this year. Put that on "Outside the Lines" you sanctimonious pricks!
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Dec 30, 2011 9:37 AM EST reply actions
The only thing I'm pumped about...
is that he’ll have one (last) chance to prove himself to me on the biggest stage and without someone in his rearview. All that adds up to one thing… he will either finally show up to play and display some of the talent he was recruited for… or he will take the team down in flames (a la last year’s bowl game… hey, I never said I like McGloin, but he seems to be able to do more with less). In one case, I feel a little bit better about the future. In the other case, my feelings that he is a bust and will never be the talent we hoped for are re-affirmed.
Ironic that Bolden gets his starting job back due to a concussion. Rob, here’s your chance to get your starting job back for the same reason you think you lost it.
by BNittsDeMilo on Dec 30, 2011 9:52 AM EST up reply actions
I think the big question is....
If Bolden tosses 5 picks, does McGloin get in the game??
by J Breezy on Dec 30, 2011 10:08 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Intrigued is the word I would use
A big point back when football mattered was the dual quarterback situation. And that Bolden played scared and controlled because he didn’t want to make mistakes and get yanked. Without McGloin as a back up, maybe he just goes out and plays. Like a kid out there, he’s just having fun.
This could do wonders for his broken psyche. Or it could affirm that he needs a redshirt year. Either way we should get some answers. Or maybe we won’t.
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by psuphysicist on Dec 30, 2011 10:23 AM EST up reply actions
Two things
First, the linebacker for Houston is named Sammy Brown and he had a grand total of 0 sacks against UCLA, a sub-.500 team right now with a bowl game against Illinois still to play. Brown is a great pass rusher, but he’s the only one they have.
Second, it’s important to note that UCLA had 550+ yards with their BACKUP quarterback for the majority of the game. It was a 10-7 game before Kevin Prince was hurt, it was a 38-34 at the end of the game. UCLA scored 27 points with their backup QB. So it’s pretty comparable all things considered.
by LionInTheWeeds on Dec 30, 2011 9:42 AM EST reply actions 2 recs
Guh. Brown.
That’s what happens when I’m drunk on Alamo Bowl touchdowns and bourbon when writing a preview.
by Chris Grovich on Dec 30, 2011 9:46 AM EST up reply actions
I forgot the Alamo Bowl was even on until it came on
One and a half bottles of wine and a million yards of offense later, I could reflect on a very entertaining bowl game and a very difficult time getting up for work
Easy on the Blanton's, old man.
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by Tailgate Shogun on Dec 30, 2011 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
But that BACKUP was coached-up by Rick Neuheisel.
"The limits of my language mean the limits of my world" -- Ludwig Wittgenstein
Dude, you never pick against Penn State in situations like this.
That’s silliness. When a Penn State team with a very good defense and a mediocre offense faces a team with an atrocious defense and an excellent offense, Penn State wins.
"Woop woop." - Waylon Jennings
by ReadingRambler on Dec 30, 2011 9:43 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
And, yes, I know Bolden sucks horribly.
But see the comment directly above mine for my response to that concern.
"Woop woop." - Waylon Jennings
by ReadingRambler on Dec 30, 2011 9:44 AM EST up reply actions
I can’t wait until someone asks if we can have a "who’s going to be our next coach debate" for old time sake. That will be a nice day…
Tho’ much is taken, much abides; and though we are not now that strength which in old days moved earth and heaven; that which we are, We Are - Tennyson
Unfortunately that conversation...
…will probably come sooner than we’d like.
my parents once donated $5 to the school
so as a donor they told me we signed Mike Tomlin on Tuesday to a 7 year 56 million dollar contract. Nike and McDonalds are paying half of it.
Not McDonalds
Sony.
Thats the real reason they are selling out of the TV buisness.
"Publicity is like poison. It doesn't hurt unless you swallow it."
Joe Paterno
Sony is paying for Marvin Lewis as DC
if my mom’s info is accurate. and she is a donor so I’m pretty sure it is.
Depends...
did she donate $$,$$$,$$$ or just $,$$$,$$$?
"Publicity is like poison. It doesn't hurt unless you swallow it."
Joe Paterno
Outlets at Rockvale
kicked in a $100 gift card.
No word yet on what Sheetz is bringing to the table….
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by Tailgate Shogun on Dec 30, 2011 11:24 AM EST up reply actions
#TeamMornhinweg2012
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by Jeff Junstrom on Dec 30, 2011 10:16 AM EST up reply actions
No.
He needs a redshirt year. If there is one thing that Rob Bolden should have taught us, its that quarterbacks don’t start until they are at least juniors. Damnit, didn’t JoePa teach us anything?
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by psuphysicist on Dec 30, 2011 10:25 AM EST up reply actions
I'm neither for nor against redshirting a QB automatically.
Some kids come to college ready to ball. Some kids need to get into a strength training regimen and learn more sophisticated offenses and defenses.
I don’t really know what Skylar is right now, but if he’s ready, he’s a viable option.
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by Jeff Junstrom on Dec 30, 2011 10:28 AM EST up reply actions
I don't think anyone is ready
Some may be ready physically, but its a huge change from high school to college. I’ll paraphrase since I can’t find the quote and don’t remember it, but Joe Paterno said something along the lines of you can ruin a kid by starting him too early, but you can’t do the same by starting him too late.
Name me one successful college quarterback that started as a freshman and I’ll give you 20 that failed in the same position.
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by psuphysicist on Dec 30, 2011 10:39 AM EST up reply actions
I don't doubt your 1:20 ration.
But the fact that one exists means its possible. If Skylar came in with all the necessary tools having played in a complex offense, then there is no reason to sit him for the sake of sitting him and playing the dreaded QB Carousel Game again.
That being said, I know Skylar plays in a shitty offense at St. Joe’s, but he might still have the tools.
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by Jeff Junstrom on Dec 30, 2011 10:41 AM EST up reply actions
It is possible
But its much more likely that you ruin a kid by starting him too early. Given the choice, I’d rather have the second coming of Kerry Collins in 3 years and have limited short term options. Put another way, I don’t want to see another kids potential ruined because he was thrown into the fire too early. All that will do is continue a vicious cycle
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by psuphysicist on Dec 30, 2011 10:44 AM EST up reply actions
Well, that's just, like, you're opinion, man.
I’d be inclined to agree with you if those were the only variables in play here. Doesn’t really factor in the horrible backup QB, lame duck coaching staff, lack of motivation for playing in the whatever.com bowl, etc.
by Chris Grovich on Dec 30, 2011 9:57 AM EST up reply actions
You'd be crazy not to consider such things.
But don’t you also have to consider them for Houston? Probably right up until that CCG thought they were playing a BCS game, lame duck coaching staff etc.
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by PSUinBOSSton on Dec 30, 2011 10:02 AM EST up reply actions
But they have a permanent head coach, and relative staff stability.
Going 11-1 and being relegated to the whatever.com bowl is pretty bad, though. Almost as bad as going 9-3 in a real conference and suffering the same fate.
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by Jeff Junstrom on Dec 30, 2011 10:17 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Permanent head coach.
Yeah, until he proves himself and someone offers him a job at a big time school, or until he fails.
As good as they are/have been, its still Houston. It isn’t exactly a dream job that everyone is lining up for. Even with as ‘toxic’ as PSU is, Houston’s search didn’t involve nearly the same calibre of names that ours did.
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by psuphysicist on Dec 30, 2011 10:28 AM EST up reply actions
exactly--he hasn't been HC for a single down
At least Bradley has some experience…and while our staff may be lame duck, they bleed blue and white and have proven it the latter half of this season, IMO. So that’s not as lame as other ducks.
Fire Dan Snyder
Houston
In any normal year, going to a bowl at all is a big deal for Houston. Playing a team with our name is an even bigger year. I expect them to be sufficiently motivated.
You do know they start three RS freshmen and a true sophmore on their offensive line right?
Hello Devon. Hello Jordan.
Hell maybe we can drop Stanley into coverage a few times for some awesomeness to be had by all.
They have not faced a defense that is on the same planet as ours. I do expect our lines to run them over repeatedly and Redd, Green and Dukes to be picking up 8-10 yard chunks with regularity by the middle of the third quarter.
I also believe that by the time that middle of the third quarter comes, we will have made similar adjustments to the Northwestern game (Which is who Houston kind of reminds me of) and completely shut them down in the second half.
"Publicity is like poison. It doesn't hurt unless you swallow it."
Joe Paterno
Completely agree on the line play
I watched a bunch of the Souther Miss game they had for the conference title. Southern Miss’s d-line, completely owned Houstons o-line. Houston was completely out of sync for the entire game. Seems like the idea should be to knock them in the mouth a few times and they get out of sync and uncertain of themselves, and make mistakes. If D-steel lays the wood on Keenum a few times inthe first quarter, it will certainly go far to messing with their confidence and play making ability.
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lame duck coaching staff, lack of motivation for playing in the whatever.com bowl, etc.
Rob Bolden is bad. This is indisputable. These two things you mention are totally disputable and we don’t know if either is true. We do know that Houston is the suck on defense and, in historical terms, Penn State does exceptionally well against teams like this Houston team.
"Woop woop." - Waylon Jennings
by ReadingRambler on Dec 30, 2011 11:40 AM EST up reply actions
I, for one, am not concerned about the lame duck coaching staff
I’ve listened to Bradley enough since he took over to be confident that he’s going to put everything he has into this team. That goes double for the rest of the staff. I don’t care how unlikely it is that Bradley keeps the job (or that any of them do for that matter) I refuse to believe it will hurt this team in any way. The players believe in Bradley, and he’s doing everything he can for the team. That’s enough for me.
If Bolden plays well, it proves NOTHING
because it’s against a horrible defense. /McGloin’d #nostalgicarguments
I wouldn't trust old rooster me neither.
But if Bolden plays well in one bowl game and McGloin sucked in one
Bolden > McGloin right?
I once wrote a VERY long blog comment comparing Bolden’s pass efficiency in every game he played in 2010, including his part of the Minny game, against McGloin’s, and then showing each team’s defensive ranks. This was apparently before I knew what the internet was because I expected people to agree with me based on this analysis. Instead I got to read some other guy spam the whole thing with references to “Magic Matt” and how McGloin was the savior of the program.
And obviously this was not at BSD.
as Bolden showed this year
Past performance is not necesarilly an accurate prediction of future success.
I wouldn't trust old rooster me neither.
in a way
I feel McGloin showed the same thing this year. I found him to be a much better QB this year.
Fire Dan Snyder
Finally the punishments are winding down!!!!
We weren’t stuck with Pam Ward calling the game!!!!! 
PSU 09
by kdf5005 on Dec 30, 2011 9:58 AM EST reply actions 7 recs
YIKES!
I am sitting here waiting for tentacles to come out of her mouth and consume me.
Congrats on posting one of the scariest things I've ever seen on the web
I am expecting one of these times for that mouth to become the size of her entire head and jump out of my screen at me
Sweet jesus.
I’m mortified by this, but can’t look away.
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by Jeff Junstrom on Dec 30, 2011 10:18 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Don't even act like
you don’t have a photoshopped version of this somewhere on your HD.
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by 06Lion on Dec 30, 2011 10:30 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
SHE'S EATING OUR QUARTERBACK!
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by jman07 on Dec 30, 2011 11:50 AM EST up reply actions 5 recs
Ugh
Remember every game in 2004 and almost every game in 2005? Pam freaking Ward. My God was she awful
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by psuphysicist on Dec 30, 2011 10:30 AM EST up reply actions
FTFY
My Godwas she she is awful
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by Tailgate Shogun on Dec 30, 2011 11:25 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
quick! Code 10! Hide the dick behind your head !
The PO-lice is comin’. Hide the dick and drink the evidence! Code 10!
Why are we even speculating anymore?
The coach is clearly Gruden.
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Fine, I'll extrapolate.
It is coming out that Gruden intends to coach in 2012, from both himself and ESPN looking to replace him. But he is keeping it super secret. No one is speculating the team he will coach is PSU.
PSU is looking for a new coach and is keeping it super secret. No one is speculating that it’s Gruden.
Dec 3 Joyner says we will have a coach in one month. Jan 2nd Gruden calls his last Monday Night game of the season.
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by PSUinBOSSton on Dec 30, 2011 10:05 AM EST up reply actions
Yes but the twitter guy said it's an active college coach
And I have put all my trust in “the twitter guy”
Which twitter guy?
One twitter guy says he only has one vowel in his first name. How are we even debating this? My twitter guy is clearly better.
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by PSUinBOSSton on Dec 30, 2011 10:18 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Why do I feel like I would be the only one incredibly pumped up if this happened?
"Publicity is like poison. It doesn't hurt unless you swallow it."
Joe Paterno
Well get pumped.
It already happened. A done deal.
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by PSUinBOSSton on Dec 30, 2011 10:20 AM EST up reply actions
He'd be a top candidate for any NFL opening.
Why a) choose to coach in college, a career path you only dabbled in at the beginning of your coaching career 20 years ago, or b) go to a college you have zero ties with?
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by Jeff Junstrom on Dec 30, 2011 10:20 AM EST up reply actions
Ask him at the presser next week.
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by PSUinBOSSton on Dec 30, 2011 10:20 AM EST up reply actions
If Jon Gruden is the next head coach,
You can have exclusive naming right for my first born son.
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by Jeff Junstrom on Dec 30, 2011 10:23 AM EST up reply actions
Done deal.
I will draw up some names this weekend.
Leaders Co-Champions
by PSUinBOSSton on Dec 30, 2011 10:28 AM EST up reply actions
/PSU hires Gruden
//Mrs. Junny eventually gives birth to all girls
///Junny sobs uncontrollably
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by Jeff Junstrom on Dec 30, 2011 10:30 AM EST up reply actions
Hey, girls are fun
Sure in a bout 14 years I’m going to have to find an apartment, or a bunker, or whatever, but in the meantime it’s way easier. Just think, with all girls, the only person who’ll have to be told to stop playing with their dick in front of company is you. And you don’t have to listen!
Anyway, the flashlights eat our human power grids, our souls if you will. So i destroyed them, and if a few precious panties were burnt or soiled in the reckoning then so be it
by millzners on Dec 30, 2011 10:33 AM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Brother in law has three girls under four years old.
And I can already see the toll. Sure, I’d love them as my own. But I’m looking forward to playing catch, coaching tee-ball, etc.
And nobody tells me to stop playing with my dick in public. NOBODY!
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by Jeff Junstrom on Dec 30, 2011 10:35 AM EST up reply actions
Girls can play sports too, ya know…
Tho’ much is taken, much abides; and though we are not now that strength which in old days moved earth and heaven; that which we are, We Are - Tennyson
Yea, but not ones that I would coach.
I suppose I could coach tee-softball. Or volleyball. But I’m out for swimming, field hockey, dance, cheerleading, women’s basketball…
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by Jeff Junstrom on Dec 30, 2011 10:38 AM EST up reply actions
Ok. I’ll give you that since you’re talking specific sports. Cheerleading – wouldn’t want to deal with that either.
Start a girls flag football league. That could be fun.
Tho’ much is taken, much abides; and though we are not now that strength which in old days moved earth and heaven; that which we are, We Are - Tennyson
Something like this?
Whittle your whiskey around like blazes, t'underin' Jaysus, do ye think I'm dead?
by psuphysicist on Dec 30, 2011 10:45 AM EST up reply actions
I'm not going there.
Tho’ much is taken, much abides; and though we are not now that strength which in old days moved earth and heaven; that which we are, We Are - Tennyson
ok that helped distract me.
"Publicity is like poison. It doesn't hurt unless you swallow it."
Joe Paterno
So I feel I should explain that one a little
Being a girl, I feel my single greatest disadvantage in keeping up with these conversations is never having had the opportunity to learn the Xs & Os of organized football. It’s the only sport that I don’t have opportunity to learn hands on. I’m not saying that football should be co-ed (far from that actually,,,, ackward….) . But why not have organized flag football for girls? If nothing else you will raise the next generation of wives to at least appreciate football which will give your future sons a much better chance at a happy marriage (ie. they won’t nag you about being consumed by football as they will probably join in….) So if you have a girl, consider that.
Not a soap box… just a thought…
Tho’ much is taken, much abides; and though we are not now that strength which in old days moved earth and heaven; that which we are, We Are - Tennyson
by belbijou on Dec 30, 2011 11:19 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
You know...
Penn State has a women’s football camp every summer. I think there is some level of actual gameplay, but I think you get to learn some football-specific stuff like schemes, playcalling, etc.
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by Jeff Junstrom on Dec 30, 2011 11:28 AM EST up reply actions
Been there the last two years
It’s a lot of fun. Not sure what the plan is for this year as MMQ has been our coach each time.
It’s only one day. You can only learn so much in one day.
Tho’ much is taken, much abides; and though we are not now that strength which in old days moved earth and heaven; that which we are, We Are - Tennyson
and you can only score 3 TD's...
…and tear a ligament in your pinky on the game-winner in OT…
It is what it is...
True story
Took a girlfriend to a Penn State game in the late 70’s. Started “splaining” some things. Told her generally QB’s wore numbers in the teens, running backs in the 20’s, 30’s, linemen in 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, and ends in the 80’s. (Back then you rarely saw single digits or 90’s on any player).
She said “wow, I just thought they were for decoration!”
If you are tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire Department normally uses water.
I've got 3 daughters
12 year old and 8 year old twins. I’m considering turning the detached garage into my new home.
"God is great, beer is good, and people are crazy"
I honestly believe Gruden would out recruit Meyer
based on a superbowl ring, those interviews he did with all of the quarterbacks entering the draft on ESPN, and the fact that no one can deny this guy is a motivator.
Oh yeah, he’s a pretty good defensive coach too.
If I had my choice of any guy out there to take this job… it would be Gruden.
"Publicity is like poison. It doesn't hurt unless you swallow it."
Joe Paterno
It would be interesting to watch
They both seem like the kind of guy that could sell bubblegum in the lockjaw ward of Bellevue.
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by Jeff Junstrom on Dec 30, 2011 10:36 AM EST up reply actions
by saying "based on all those quarterback interviews he did"
I mean just the amount of respect guys like Cam Newton had for him. Kids see that stuff. recruits are watching that stuff. Gruden’s popularity is at an all time high.
Meh.
I want to believe it to be true badly enough that I will desperately grasp at any internet twitter, or even Penn Live comment that I can find.
C’mon Joyner pick a Damn coach already. I’m losing it here. Look at me.
"Publicity is like poison. It doesn't hurt unless you swallow it."
Joe Paterno
i cant wait to see Gruden cheiwng out the B1G officials too
can you imagine if he were on the sideline when lloyd carr got 2 extra seconds? Or when Tony Johnson was called out of bounds despite having 3 feet in?
Thats is. Somebody has to tweet Grudens in.
"Publicity is like poison. It doesn't hurt unless you swallow it."
Joe Paterno
Throwing out some names for you BOSSton
Mike Oxbig Junstrom
Mike Hunt Junstrom
Phil Latio Junstrom
Whittle your whiskey around like blazes, t'underin' Jaysus, do ye think I'm dead?
by psuphysicist on Dec 30, 2011 10:33 AM EST up reply actions
It seems like those have a theme . . .
I just can’t put my finger on it . . .
Leaders Co-Champions
by PSUinBOSSton on Dec 30, 2011 10:34 AM EST up reply actions
He's naming...
his son Daniel Day Lewis Junstrom.
11/9/11 - the day the music died.
The bitter with the better.
by Esteban d' Amur on Dec 30, 2011 10:45 AM EST up reply actions
Or
Urban Meyer Junstrom
Jim Tressel Junstrom
Lane Kiffen Junstrom
The possibilites are nearly endless here.
.....that which we are, WE ARE;
One equal temper of heroic hearts
he's from Sandusky Ohio
theres no way PSU’s BoT are that ironic to do that to all of us.
The Sandusky Ohio meme would be as out of control as the Royster Lacrosse stuff
Hi. I'm Aldous Snow.
Bool-shit bool-shit bool-shit.
by PSUinOH on Dec 30, 2011 2:33 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Here's hoping that we don't run the cover-3 most of the time!
Some guy at Penn State Hershey just discovered a virus that eats cancer. Where were the CNN trucks for that? Now Someone at PSU found something that could cure Leukemia. Coverage? None. THON will probably break $10 mil this year. Put that on "Outside the Lines" you sanctimonious pricks!
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Dec 30, 2011 10:14 AM EST reply actions
Might as well hope for Mila Kunis to take you to Hoss's.
"The only difference between a brown-noser and a shit head is depth perception"
-PSU_Lions_84
She's a Golden Corral gal.
"The limits of my language mean the limits of my world" -- Ludwig Wittgenstein
"I know from experience, if you know what I mean."
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by Jeff Junstrom on Dec 30, 2011 10:54 AM EST up reply actions
Well not me
But a friend and her, got. it. on.
Whittle your whiskey around like blazes, t'underin' Jaysus, do ye think I'm dead?
by psuphysicist on Dec 30, 2011 10:56 AM EST up reply actions
We lose this one, by a lot
I’m ready for a 35-10 type game…
My reasoning: Rob Bolden is the worst QB I have ever seen play for Penn State. This is exactly the kind of offense that gives our defense fits. We don’t have Joe’s masterful bowl game preparation to lean on, and our coaches probably already have their offices cleaned out.
Our defense is only great when they’re rested, and after repeated 3 and outs they are not going to be able to stop Houston. Our only hope is that we run the wild cat early, often, and without compromise. Keep Houston’s offense, and Rob Bolden away from the football as much as possible.
Anyway, the flashlights eat our human power grids, our souls if you will. So i destroyed them, and if a few precious panties were burnt or soiled in the reckoning then so be it
No, no, no, it's not.
This is exactly the kind of offense that gives our defense fits
Wrong. Penn State struggles against passing games like 2008 USC and 2011 Wisconsin: relatively pro-style passing games with strong threats of play-action. Penn State does well against spread passing games and 1984 Boston College-style passing games.
This is simply indisputable if one looks at past historical trends.
"Woop woop." - Waylon Jennings
by ReadingRambler on Dec 30, 2011 11:43 AM EST up reply actions
This has '89 Holiday Bowl PSU vs. BYU written all over it
PSU 42 Houston 40
Why not?
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by Tailgate Shogun on Dec 30, 2011 10:29 AM EST reply actions
What the fuck is this, the Browns forum?
31-17?
35-10?
more male than the post office
by WorldBFat on Dec 30, 2011 10:30 AM EST reply actions 12 recs
These people are little babies, man.
"Woop woop." - Waylon Jennings
by ReadingRambler on Dec 30, 2011 11:44 AM EST up reply actions
We're playing against Houston's defense, not freaking LSU's.
"Woop woop." - Waylon Jennings
by ReadingRambler on Dec 30, 2011 11:44 AM EST up reply actions
Man, we could start Bauserman at quarterback and put up 28.
"Woop woop." - Waylon Jennings
by ReadingRambler on Dec 30, 2011 11:44 AM EST up reply actions
Thanks.
"Woop woop." - Waylon Jennings
by ReadingRambler on Dec 30, 2011 11:51 AM EST up reply actions
Here's what's gonna happen:
On our first possession, we’ll “pass” on first down. Bolden will throw the ball into the ground or something stupid. Then Redd will run for 25 yards on second down and you’ll all realize that Houston’s defense is complete garbage and our defense is still excellent enough to get enough stops to beat a “sophisticated spread passing attack” like we always beat them.
Good Penn State teams simply don’t lose to teams like this. Even the 2000 team – which kinda sucked – managed to seal our 3-0 record against Drew Brees. We didn’t lose to RichRod. We went 3-1 against Doug Flutie, including a win in his Heisman year. When we lost to Northwestern in ’03 and ’04 it was because they emphasized the run over the pass.
I’m telling you people: The teams that shred PSU’s passing defense are teams like this year’s Wisconsin squad, the 2007 Ohio State team, the 2006 Notre Dame team, and the 2008 USC team. They had pro-style, under-center passing games which used medium-to-long routes and did some of their best damage from play-action. They also had above-average to excellent defenses which kept our offense from giving our defense time to rest. Houston is not that kind of team. Houston will be like 1984 BC or 1999 Purdue: they will get their yards and their points but their mediocre defense and lack of a run game will not allow them to beat a good Penn State team.
"Woop woop." - Waylon Jennings
by ReadingRambler on Dec 30, 2011 11:57 AM EST up reply actions
I agree with this
if we had a normal year and Joe Paterno’s bowl preparation, I figure we destroy them.
but we also have the motivation factor to overcome. Keenum wants to do well to overcome his last game for his draft position; PSU is highly demotivated.
PSU is highly demotivated.
I don’t think we should just take this for granted. Who here is in the locker room with these guys?
"Woop woop." - Waylon Jennings
by ReadingRambler on Dec 30, 2011 12:01 PM EST up reply actions
Not taking it for granted
but based on what we know so far it would be foolish to expect a normal level of motivation. We know it’s a shitty bowl game, and we know there had to be a team meeting to get people to stop griping about it.
No one.
But many here have read their Twitter musings and the articles about a lot of the players wanting to turn the bowl invitation down. I don’t think they’re entirely listless, but they’re similarly not as amped as they would be for the Outback, Rose, or MNC bowl games.
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by Jeff Junstrom on Dec 30, 2011 12:05 PM EST up reply actions
not to mention a WR knocked our QB out cold in the lockerroom
that kinda stuff never lingers with a team
however, Rambler, I’m with ya…I’m going full blue blood look down my nose style on this one…we don’t f***ing lose to teams like this
"my dad says Michigan used to be good"
by hbeach08 on Dec 30, 2011 12:15 PM EST up reply actions 7 recs
That's what I want to read.
"Woop woop." - Waylon Jennings
by ReadingRambler on Dec 30, 2011 12:23 PM EST up reply actions
I'm with you on everything there
except for the stuff possibly lingering with a team.
1) Bolden is starting and Drake isn’t there.
2) I’ve seen this exact situation happen on enough sports teams in my life to know that it was probably over 30 seconds after it happened. Men air out their grievances, throw a punch, and then get on with their lives with everything settled.
Whittle your whiskey around like blazes, t'underin' Jaysus, do ye think I'm dead?
by psuphysicist on Dec 30, 2011 12:57 PM EST up reply actions
My understanding
is that it didn’t involve any punches. Meaning, like, if McGloin didn’t hit the back of his head and have a seizure, they would have rolled around for 15 seconds, got broken up and probably shook hands. This type of thing I understand happens literally every nanosecond.
"We gon' get down. We gon' do the do. I'm going to hit these mother****ers" - Dock Ellis, May 1, 1974.
by OctaShields on Dec 30, 2011 12:58 PM EST up reply actions
I didn't know that
But I’ve watched guys knock each other out with punches and be back to being best friends the next day. On multiple occasions. Its how guys operate.
Whittle your whiskey around like blazes, t'underin' Jaysus, do ye think I'm dead?
by psuphysicist on Dec 30, 2011 1:00 PM EST up reply actions
I think there is an important difference
between being upset or disappointed with the bowl game you’ve been chosen for…and being motivated to try your best during the game. I understand that the disappointment will many times lead to a lack of motivation, but it doesn’t necessarily guarantee it.
You can conversely be both disappointed AND motivated (by the chip on your shoulder to prove wrong those who passed you up) and play even harder since you feel you have something to prove.
I mean, unless they’ve been tweeting during the past week that they’re disappointed and this game is lame and they don’t want to be in Dallas or whatever, I’m not sure knowledge of their initial reactions really gives us anything big.
"We gon' get down. We gon' do the do. I'm going to hit these mother****ers" - Dock Ellis, May 1, 1974.
by OctaShields on Dec 30, 2011 12:26 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
totally agree
1998, kinda disappointed with 8-3….Kentucky? really? Oh well, Tim Couch and that…better bring our game…then I was at Mons Venus xmas eve, then Courtney nearly killed the poor bastard and all was well.
"my dad says Michigan used to be good"
Team Bonding...
at Monus I assume.
11/9/11 - the day the music died.
The bitter with the better.
by Esteban d' Amur on Dec 30, 2011 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
Not to inflate your ego, hbeach
but it should be noted that your opinion is really the only one that matters on this issue.
"We gon' get down. We gon' do the do. I'm going to hit these mother****ers" - Dock Ellis, May 1, 1974.
by OctaShields on Dec 30, 2011 12:42 PM EST up reply actions
Don't sell yourself(ves) short
I think BSD folk have a good feel of what’s going on. Most of us "get it". and are also sympathetic to what college kids are going through.
I don’t know, I was kinda different. I never got super jacked up for games one more than any other. I checked out dance teams on the sidelines ALL the time. Listened to bands. Enjoyed the shit out of opposing big ten stadiums. Raced to get ready after games to run to our family’s tailgate with buddies. Good times.
Don’t think I wasn’t serious about football. I knew every offensive player’s assignment on every play…and took opponents quite seriously. Just didn’t get too high or low, didn’t paint my face like a jackoff and all that.
"my dad says Michigan used to be good"
This guy
doesn’t know what you’re talking about
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by Tailgate Shogun on Dec 30, 2011 1:31 PM EST up reply actions
PLACE AT THE TABLE!!!
"Woop woop." - Waylon Jennings
by ReadingRambler on Dec 30, 2011 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
STARTING DEFENSE!
365 beers from 365 different breweries in 365 days. Game on.
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by Tailgate Shogun on Dec 30, 2011 1:35 PM EST up reply actions
Lattimer was a beast.
But you could use his aggression against him and run him by plays with leverage and angles.
"my dad says Michigan used to be good"
Or just drug test him.
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by Tailgate Shogun on Dec 30, 2011 3:44 PM EST up reply actions
Wasn’t it Couch that said after the bowl that Brown and Arrington were really nice guys and helped him up everytime they knocked him down, or something like that?
I just read.
probably
CB is the nicest person ever. Like, it’s impossible to be a better person.
"my dad says Michigan used to be good"
What does he do now?
11/9/11 - the day the music died.
The bitter with the better.
by Esteban d' Amur on Dec 30, 2011 1:18 PM EST up reply actions
Remember, only a true fan can hate all things Penn State
The rest of us are just homers who can’t see the truth.
"WHY IS EVERYONE THE FREAKING STUPID?" BMAN13
by kijana's acl on Dec 30, 2011 12:06 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Let it go man...let it go.
11/9/11 - the day the music died.
The bitter with the better.
by Esteban d' Amur on Dec 30, 2011 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
Or he'll give you a war won't believe!
"Woop woop." - Waylon Jennings
by ReadingRambler on Dec 30, 2011 12:23 PM EST up reply actions
That's gonna look real good on his grave stone in Arlington: Here lies M1EK, winner of the Blog of the Day Medal, survivor of countless incursions behind the lines of his fellow fans. Killed for vagrancy in Jerkwater, BSD.
more male than the post office
by WorldBFat on Dec 30, 2011 12:32 PM EST up reply actions 7 recs
This is probably your greatest comment yet.
"Woop woop." - Waylon Jennings
by ReadingRambler on Dec 30, 2011 1:35 PM EST up reply actions
Waylon Jennings is on my side, folks!
"Woop woop." - Waylon Jennings
by ReadingRambler on Dec 30, 2011 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
Does anyone in this family know what a chicken looks like?
Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose - Janis Joplin
I often wonder how that got that much on film
without the entire cast and crew laughing
"my dad says Michigan used to be good"
Ordinarily your score prediction is bullshit
But having the worst B1G QB start makes it totally feasible.
By "your"
I meant this particular prediction.
But I agree. Don’t see how PSU moves the ball beyond Silas Redd getting 30+ carries
by Artiefufkin10 on Dec 30, 2011 10:49 AM EST up reply actions
And this isnt the plan?
"Publicity is like poison. It doesn't hurt unless you swallow it."
Joe Paterno
I don't care how bad our offense is
There is no way Houston’s defense holds us to less than 31
Whittle your whiskey around like blazes, t'underin' Jaysus, do ye think I'm dead?
by psuphysicist on Dec 30, 2011 10:41 AM EST up reply actions
/throws screen pass into Blue Band
by Chris Grovich on Dec 30, 2011 10:56 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
BAUSERMAN TERRITORY
Rob prefers bounce passes off the official.
by Artiefufkin10 on Dec 30, 2011 10:59 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
To be fair...
That was the nicest pass he threw that week this year.
"Publicity is like poison. It doesn't hurt unless you swallow it."
Joe Paterno
It actually was a good pass
His receiver stopped running though and it would have fallen harmlessly to the turf if it didn’t hit the ref’s foot.
Whittle your whiskey around like blazes, t'underin' Jaysus, do ye think I'm dead?
by psuphysicist on Dec 30, 2011 11:10 AM EST up reply actions
Alternative ending..
Dukes gets in a fight with Bolden and concusses him with a right cross. McGregor starts and throws 8 TDs and Si runs for 8 more.
I'm not rationalizing - I'm being totally irrational
by GoodOleDays on Dec 30, 2011 10:51 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
or instead of McGregor..
Redd, Green and Dukes in the backfield and 8 Linebackers.
"Publicity is like poison. It doesn't hurt unless you swallow it."
Joe Paterno
by The Heel on Dec 30, 2011 10:59 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Is McGregor now the backup QB for this game?
Does he have the same moxie as his fellow McG?
"God is great, beer is good, and people are crazy"
Any chance this game determines Bradley's fate?
As in, Joyner et al have told Bradley if he wins, he gets the job?
This is the best conspiracy theory I can imagine.
I wouldn't trust old rooster me neither.
by spakajewia on Dec 30, 2011 11:11 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Do you really think they have two candidates on hold pending the results of this game? That would be really unprofessional to have the second guy off to the side waiting, don’t you think? How would you feel if you were that guy? I probably wouldn’t want the job… Besides, shouldn’t Bradely’s 30+ years of experience mean more than one game?
That being said, anything is possible.
Tho’ much is taken, much abides; and though we are not now that strength which in old days moved earth and heaven; that which we are, We Are - Tennyson
If the second guy isn't smart enough to figure out this is plan
I don’t want him as my next HC.
“Hey you, we’ll let you know on Jan 3rd.”
“Why do I need to wait that long?”
“No reason.”
Tho’ much is taken, much abides; and though we are not now that strength which in old days moved earth and heaven; that which we are, We Are - Tennyson
I heard Joyner mumbling something about Thunderdome
If Bradley wins, the job is his. If he loses…he dies.
"We gon' get down. We gon' do the do. I'm going to hit these mother****ers" - Dock Ellis, May 1, 1974.
by OctaShields on Dec 30, 2011 11:16 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
yes, this is along the lines of what i'm imagining
they took bradley to some back corner of Old Main and showed him a Scrooge McDuck-like treasure and told him if he wins the Ticketcity.com Bowl, he gets the key.
But if he loses, well, he’ll having a hard time coaching without his thumbs and kneecaps.
I wouldn't trust old rooster me neither.
TWO COACHES ENTER
ONE COACH LEAVES!!
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by Tailgate Shogun on Dec 30, 2011 11:33 AM EST up reply actions
Don't know how to resize
"We gon' get down. We gon' do the do. I'm going to hit these mother****ers" - Dock Ellis, May 1, 1974.
by OctaShields on Dec 30, 2011 11:35 AM EST up reply actions
I'm actually picturing it
more like the Kumite tournament from Bloodsport.
365 beers from 365 different breweries in 365 days. Game on.
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by Tailgate Shogun on Dec 30, 2011 11:39 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
SAY IT!!! SAY IT!!!!!
11/9/11 - the day the music died.
The bitter with the better.
by Esteban d' Amur on Dec 30, 2011 12:21 PM EST up reply actions
Nope.
365 beers from 365 different breweries in 365 days. Game on.
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by Tailgate Shogun on Dec 30, 2011 11:32 AM EST up reply actions
This is the first...
PSU bowl game that I really don’t care about. I hope they win, but if they don’t, I won’t be crushed and angry like I usually am. Just end this most miserable of years.
11/9/11 - the day the music died.
The bitter with the better.
by Esteban d' Amur on Dec 30, 2011 11:30 AM EST reply actions
I usually hate NYE
But the day 2011 ends will be cause for enormous celebration. What a diseased goiter of a year this has been.
"We gon' get down. We gon' do the do. I'm going to hit these mother****ers" - Dock Ellis, May 1, 1974.
by OctaShields on Dec 30, 2011 11:32 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I don't think this whole thing has fully hit me yet
busy with work/baby/life
but PSU is part of my life…so yeah
"my dad says Michigan used to be good"
With two major "things" happening over the next week (hopefully), we have a four-outcome data set complete with appropriate emotion.
One – Outcome: win bowl game, exciting new coach named; Emotion: OHHAPPYDAYGIVEMEBOURBON
Two – Outcome: win bowl game, boring new coach named; Emotion: Exasperated “Meh!”
Three – Outcome: lose bowl game, exciting new coach named; Emotion: Let the Mark Richt era begin! Only slightly constrained celebration
Four – Outcome: lose bowl game, boring new coach named; Emotion: Hey, at least it’s not 2011 anymore. /drinks all the tequila
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by Jeff Junstrom on Dec 30, 2011 12:03 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I would have Tequila in outcome 1
and bourbon in 4
but yeah, with pretty much this ^
"my dad says Michigan used to be good"
I'm Bourbon in 1, 2, 3, and 4
Always. Forever.
365 beers from 365 different breweries in 365 days. Game on.
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by Tailgate Shogun on Dec 30, 2011 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
Anyone else getting the feeling that...
McGloin is Nancy Kerrigan,
Bolden is Tanya Harding,
and Drake …
… is Jeff Giloolly
by PSUinOH on Dec 30, 2011 11:38 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Nope.
365 beers from 365 different breweries in 365 days. Game on.
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by Tailgate Shogun on Dec 30, 2011 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
The amount of BSDers expecting a loss is amazing......
Houston isn’t Wisco!!!! They aren’t going to be able to control Still and crew (via large amounts of ridiculous holding that Millen didn’t address ONCE!)! Yes they will move the ball….but who doesn’t on PSU.? Keenum is going to end up on his backside a good bit of the day. He will throw at least two pics in this one. Millz assertion that Robo is the worst QB to play at PSU is ridiculous. Yes he had a sophmore slump but that easily could have been brought on by the whole 2 headed QB system. Bottom line the kid is only a SOPHMORE…..a little to early to judge his rank among PSU QB’s. Redd, Green, Dukes and crew run all over Houston and take a boatload of time off the clock. Bolden isn’t spectacular but does enough to win this one. PSU 31- Houston 23
May the JVP way......success with honor forever be the Penn State way.
As far as I'm concerned, all PSU has to do to score 30 points is protect Bolden.
Against a pass rushing defense with little production aside from one guy (Who was shut down by UCfreakingLA‘s offense), I don’t see this as a major problem. Give him enough time to throw and he can probably get a 45% completion rate, which, by God, sounds strong enough to give the run game some good openings against that defense.
Penn State will control the line of scrimmage on both sides of ball for at least 3/4 of the game: rushing offense and defense, and pass protection. They will probably get enough pressure on Keenum to at least stalemate Houston in that quarter. The team that wins the LOS generally wins the game, and, frankly, I think Bolden is pretty far back on my list of concerns.
"Woop woop." - Waylon Jennings
by ReadingRambler on Dec 30, 2011 11:48 AM EST up reply actions
It scares me how often I agree with you RR
I expect PSU RB’s to tear off some big runs in this game…..the O-line has progressed a good bit since opening day. 3-4 or not….there will be holes to run through.
May the JVP way......success with honor forever be the Penn State way.
agreed
this is a team well below PSU talent level in the trenches… I expect Keenum to be ‘under pressure’ more than a Queen CD in a Key West jukebox.
by PSUinOH on Dec 30, 2011 11:55 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I don't expect Keenum to be pressured all that much.
I expect him to be pressured when it counts, but he will get his yards and his statistical glory.
"Woop woop." - Waylon Jennings
by ReadingRambler on Dec 30, 2011 11:58 AM EST up reply actions
Penn State wins 17-3 because Devon Still eats Keenum in the 1st
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by jman07 on Dec 30, 2011 11:57 AM EST reply actions 8 recs
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by PSUinOH on Dec 30, 2011 12:06 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I don't know why
but I read that sentence as
“Penn State wins 17-3 because BWare eats Keenum in the 1st”
And then I laughed at you because BWare hasn’t been on the team all year.
Whittle your whiskey around like blazes, t'underin' Jaysus, do ye think I'm dead?
by psuphysicist on Dec 30, 2011 1:05 PM EST up reply actions
BWare's hunger knows no bounds.
"The only difference between a brown-noser and a shit head is depth perception"
-PSU_Lions_84
by dbl5030 on Dec 30, 2011 1:06 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
You remember when he ate Persa?
God, that play was amazing.
"Woop woop." - Waylon Jennings
by ReadingRambler on Dec 30, 2011 1:35 PM EST up reply actions
Updates from Dallas
Devon Still not practicing due to turf toe. Coaches say he’ll be fine. Bob Flounders noticed Still limping (though none of the other writers on hand seem to have noticed).
Also, Jordan Hill and Gerald Hodges have requested draft evaluations from the NFL.
Don’t freak, happens all the time. Still noteworthy, though.
by Chris Grovich on Dec 30, 2011 12:08 PM EST up reply actions
What do you think they'll hear?
I think Hill might be 3rd or 4th rounder, at the high end. Hodges probably about the same since linebackers tend to be valued less than defensive tackles.
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by kijana's acl on Dec 30, 2011 12:10 PM EST up reply actions
Hill will be a high end 3rd or 4th rounder *next draft.
I suspect his coaches will convince him to stay for another season, because he needs it.
"Woop woop." - Waylon Jennings
by ReadingRambler on Dec 30, 2011 12:14 PM EST up reply actions
hill says he isnt leaving unless he is 1st or 2nd rounder
i think you can rest assured you will see #47 in blue and white next year…
Taking orders from Jon Gruden
WHAT YOU MEAN IS...
Jordan Hill will be taking orders from Jon Gruden next year…
“Let me tell you about this guy Jordan Hill…”…
“I love this guy jordan hill…”
“They call him Jordan Hill..because that’s what his mom named him”
by Artiefufkin10 on Dec 30, 2011 1:02 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT THIS GUY ARTIE FUFKIN. I CALL HIM ARTIE FUFKIN BECAUSE HE'S ALWAYS ASKING TO GET HIS BUTT KICKED.
more male than the post office
by WorldBFat on Dec 30, 2011 1:12 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
Judging from his performance in his first couple years
I’d have to believe that Bowman would have jumped to the first round with another year.
"We gon' get down. We gon' do the do. I'm going to hit these mother****ers" - Dock Ellis, May 1, 1974.
Fact: We might not have lost to Ohio State last year if we had Bowman.
When the score was 14-3, Bowman wouldn’t have missed the tackle Gbadyu missed. That 3rd down conversion, in retrospect, ended up killing the team’s chances.
"Woop woop." - Waylon Jennings
by ReadingRambler on Dec 30, 2011 1:45 PM EST up reply actions
Bowman...
helps slow Richardson too.
11/9/11 - the day the music died.
The bitter with the better.
by Esteban d' Amur on Dec 30, 2011 4:06 PM EST up reply actions
I don't see either leaving.
No way either is higher than 4th round. Like Chris said, it happens. Nice to know they’re thinking about it, but they’ll be back, Clark. They’ll be back.
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by Jeff Junstrom on Dec 30, 2011 1:14 PM EST up reply actions
From reading Joyner's comments
Clearly, the guy is not giving up much, doesn’t want to give up much, and says so. It would seem to me that they really are not done with the process and I’ll take him at his word that they are far along, have very much narrowed down the candidates (hence, not really considering new candidate inquiries they apparently are still receiving), and are in the later stages of arriving at a decision. The only question that remains for me is that does this narrow list of candidates contain the top guys they were targeting, or has it become a ‘Plan B’ list that renders the final decision a little more difficult to discern any particular coach standing out amongst the rest of the pool of interested parties.
am I stupit
For liking Hill better than Still?
Hands, pad level, anchors…kid’s gonna be great next year when he plays Still’s spot.
by bscaff on Dec 31, 2011 2:04 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions
No.
But he’s definitely not as good as Still right now.
A lot will depend on who can replace Hill’s role as a block-taking DT.
"Woop woop." - Waylon Jennings
by ReadingRambler on Dec 31, 2011 12:25 PM EST up reply actions
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