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CJFisJoePaII said:

No doubt re: USC RT - he repeatedly got an early start stepping back with his right leg just before the snap (makes me wonder if USC QB was calling a compound snap-count - i.e., calling a number or word that indicates to snap ball on next count. This gives your OL an advantage as they are getting set to go on next noise from QB - regardless of what it is; kinda similar to the "set" in "ready-set-go"). In any event, the USC RT seemed to know exactly when the snap was coming before it came and repeatedly took a head-start by stepping his right leg back into pass-pro including on USC's last play of regulation (INT play).

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We have had so many bad calls thru the years that I don't feel bad if the calls!!!! Maybe the refs are trying to make up for the past!

bdgan said:

It wasn't looking good. USC was winning 17-6 and had 1st and goal with a good chance to make it a 3 score game. Fortunately we got the low block penalty against Carter that forced USC to settle for a FG and keep it a 2 score game.

We got the ball to start the second half and we scored to make it 20-13 and we were back in it.

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I think we all saw the game, but thanks for the recap.

I love going back through the game thread. What a bunch of bozos.

bdgan said:

Nobody is putting a ceiling on this team. People are just giving their predictions based on what we've seen so far.

It's great that we're 6-0. We were also 6-0 last year and finished 10-2. The same could happen again this year but with USC in the rear view mirror and OSU the only remaining elite opponent there's a reasonable chance of 11-1. I personally don't see us beating OSU.

So far we beat:
(3-3) WVa 34-12
(2-4) BGSU 34-27
(0-6) Kent State 56-0
(5-1) Illinois 21-7 (Purdue just took them to OT)
(1-5) UCLA 27-11
(3-3) USC 33-30 (OT)

USC is 3 plays away from being 6-0 and they are loaded with 4* talent. IMO that was a big win on the road. But has our body of work convinced me that we're likely to run the table? No. I think we're a bit weak at LB, S, and WR and the run game has been inconsistent. I'll be happy if we can finish 11-1 and get a home playoff game.

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lol you never see psu beating anyone. All you did was praise USC prior to the game now we can’t beat Ohio state.

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lazydave841 said:

I agree with this.

Caveat: I would have said the same thing about USC.

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Right--you never know but we probably have to play a near perfect game against Ohio State

Everything people say about PSU is what we have earned. We have started 5 -0 or better many times only to lose the big games. Under Franklin, it the same old PSU. Until we dont win the big games, why would anyone expect different. We created that opinion and belief.

USC is a talented team but not elite. They are solid with talent in key positions. It was a good away win for PSU but lets not oversell it. Look at the records of who we beat posted above. They suck with the exception of Ill. You can build them up all you want but they are all shitty teams.

PSU will make the playoffs this year barring a colllapse. The only reason PSU makes the playoff is the playoffs criteria changed and that is moving the goal posts.

In the Little Game James era, we are a top 9-15 team. Good but no even close to elite.

I would like PSU to destroy OSU and Michigan and win a championship. With the current coaching situation, it more than likely wont happen and I base this off the last 11 years.

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Fac said:

My older sister by 1 year always told me I was adopted.

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Tell her you know the Real truth!!!

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james franklin is a class act guy. im a Notre Dame fan but when i saw coach Franklin stop his football player from putting the PENN STATE flag in the middle of the USC logo that took class. Youre lucky to have a coach like Franklin at PENN STATE. YOU ARE A GOOD FOOTBALL TEAM THAT'S ONLY GOING TO GET BETTER. beat the assholes in OHIO. GO STATE.

bdgan said:

• Screen passes killed us in the first half. PSU routinely sells out to create pressure. USC was expecting it led to way too many explosive plays.
• The low block on Carter saved us before halftime. USC had 1st and goal but that penalty forced USC to accept a FG. 6-24 at halftime might have been insurmountable.
• Passes to Singleton were nice. He had 4 catches with a TD.
• I thought (hoped?) PSU would take control of the game after tying it 20-20 with 4:40 left in Q3. No such luck. Carter dropped a likely pick 6 that might have sealed the game.
• PSU kept getting beat when they blitzed. We only got 1 sack and 1 turnover. The turnover was the pass intercepted by Reed at the end of regulation. Moss just missed it. It wasn't created by our pressure. I continue to think we pressure/blitz too much. The reward vs risk hasn't been in our favor. We're 9th/10th in the BiG with 14 sacks but 7 of those came late vs Illinois. We simply haven't had a good consistent pass rush. a lot of that is because we bring the heat so often that opponents have countered with screens and quick release passes.
• PSU's last drive with 5:30 remaining was an adventure. Some great runs and passes but Allar was almost intercepted again. We relied on two 4th down conversions to Fleming (4th and 7, 4th and 10). It was good to finally see Fleming make some plays.
• Warren was incredible but how was he allowed to be so wide open on several catches?
• PSU got lucky in OT. Tracy definitely grabbled jersey. It wasn't horrible but it was enough to call. Miller definitely arrived early but announcers didn't mention that Carter was held by #79 on that play.

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I have few complaints.

I did see that twice, Allar was so focused on Warren that he missed opportunities. In the 4th quarter when he threw to Warren short of the endzone, he had a guy wide open in the back of the endzone. Another time he has a wide open deep post but didn't see it and threw to Warren.

I also don't agree with the offensive pass interference on the first drive. All Fleming did was run a fly into the endzone. He wasn't blocking the guy.

Waltwam said:

If Allar has 3 INT’s vs OSU, we are toast.

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I agree with this.

Caveat: I would have said the same thing about USC.

The thing I like most about Drew is that when he gets an opportunity to be “me me me” he deflects and praises his coaches and teammates.

That’s a mature young man and one I can really root for. Keep it up!

CJFisJoePaII said:

Not talking about that.... he does not have the "defensive read abilities" and "quick release" that Moss has - not even close.

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I know that but he can extend plays with his legs.

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LandoComando said:

UNC beat Minnesota. Iowa destroyed them. They barely survived UCLA.
Like it's okay to see us as a legit top 5-10 team that shouldn't lose to Minnesota or Wisconsin

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Yes, though PSU's last few games vs Minny have been close.

AvgUser said:

I’ll take another 63-14 beat down of OSU.

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Don't you take a beat down multiple times a day from everyone.

tullfan68 said:

I was on the iowa site twice making jokes and got banned both times oh well no big deal!

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I've been banned for life that's how prestigious my profile is over there lol. **** those thin skinned sissies. Like jefe said, I won lol