I went with my son who lives in Hollywood. We were lucky to get a private lot spot right next to the blue permit lot. It was the best $70 dollars I ever spent. Outside everyone was very friendly as we walked up to the stadium.

There is no tailgating outside of the stadium that we saw. There were approved and catered events in designated areas for USC folks. Very high security. Lots of hotdogs, beer, and water being sold right outside of the stadium. Had a cartel hotdog that was pretty good and numerous Modelos.

We sat on the 40 yard line, pretty high up on the USC side. I would say maybe five% of the fans around us were Penn State fans. The USC fans were all pretty cool and no one gave us looks or said things as we cheered loudly. We were both certainly respectful of where we were. The international feeling was pretty cool. People were complaining about Riley. He will be on a short leash at USC. As mentioned, it was brutal, sitting out in the sun. Lucky to have brought an oversized Penn State booney hat.

It was a great trip and I will certainly go out there to see USC or UCLA play again in the future.

El-Jefe said:

Sarcasm Meter broken?

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Or too many clicks on Essentially Sports. 🤣

El-Jefe said:

He visited 5 other schools and none were PSU. So guessing he wasn't a priority -- which makes sense with the guys on board and possibly getting Blaze or Forrest.

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Good pickup for Lehigh in any case. Good to see them on the upswing after being kinda stagnant for a number of years. I had thoughts that Santoro had plateaued a few years ago but recent recruits have been an improvement over where they were 4-5 years ago.

backdrft76 said:

While this may be the 3rd or 4th time I've seen "Blaze is close and we're leading", it's definitely the 1st time I've seen "Cael is in the hot seat." Why is Cael in the hot seat?

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McScoreley said:

Not sure if he was a target but Keanu Dillard commits to Lehigh

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He visited 5 other schools and none were PSU. So guessing he wasn't a priority -- which makes sense with the guys on board and possibly getting Blaze or Forrest.

Did he ever apologize and admit he was wrong?

Me every time I hear that Blaze announcement is coming soon or PSU is in the lead…

BOSCO2 said:

A partial ACL tear heals on its own. Poz partially tore his ACL in the "06 Orange Bowl and no surgery was required.

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That ACL tear didn’t have a chance 😂….That was one bada$$ of a man.

MikeDerukey said:

I am sure we do but narcissists I doubt want to part with their money.

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I can think of at least 2 on the BOT.

FatWoodchuck said:

D3 does not give scholarships, of they do my son was misinformed. Athletic scholies

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Correct they (D3) do not give Athletic scholarships. They do give academic scholarships which are often adjusted if the student plays a sport.

Plenty of parents like to say their child is getting an athletic scholarship at a D3 school.

WaylonJ said:

Quite a different thing than owing some coach an apology. For what? And Cowherd shits on PSU routinely and has for years. All this stuff is stupid.

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When Colin was first on ESPN radio, it would be sweeps week (for advertising) and Colin (being the new guy) needed to bolster his numbers. He literally mentioned Joe every day for a week as he knew it would generate discussion / calls. The first year, I thought this was a one off, but Fall sweeps the next year, every day "Joe Paterno". It became a running joke over the years, if his numbers dipped, he would literally start the show "Joe Paterno".

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lazydave841 said:

Allar has taken some huge steps this year. The protection wasn't perfect, but he kept his composure, maintained his mechanics, did a great job navigating the pocket, and took off when it was necessary.

Another great video.

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And Allar knows it.

His confidence and leadership have reached new levels.

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ryoder1 said:

I do think USC is a good team. Even though I do not care for them, never have, it would be good to see them run the table and beat Notre Dump.

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Regardless of their record, USC's talent will be the second best that we face this season after OSU, and they probably have the third best skill position talent after OSU and Oregon in this conference.

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The Spin Meister said:

If we do this we also need to copy the SEC strategy of playing a patsy in Week 10 or 11 to rest starters and play backups in preparation for CCG and playoffs.

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We don't. The SEC will go to 9 conf games as well.

Delcolion915 said:

Ok a LOT of misinformation on this thread:

Donkoh did NOT re injured himself, he had his wind knocked out and returned the very next series.

Donkoh DID finish the game and was a full part of the offense during the comeback.

Donkoh, in fact was SECOND for the pff grades, and wasn't far behind Warren, actually.

Finally, Rucci graded quite well for the limited snaps he played, and the offensive line did not play poorly at all, with zero sacks in 43 attempts. The USC defense was all out trying to stop the run, D'Anton Lynn's defense played it's BEST game of the season by far. I'm seeing far too much marginalizing of that win on Saturday. That was the best 3-3 team in the nation and they played a fantastic game that would have been enough to beat anyone in the nation, and they lost.

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I do think USC is a good team. Even though I do not care for them, never have, it would be good to see them run the table and beat Notre Dump.

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