Who ya got?

Obsessing about B10 payouts and as usual Paterno.

Imbeciles.

Question: If 49ers go for it on 4th down and do not score from around the 5 yard line......where would KC have gotten the ball? I believe it would have been the 5 yard line, correct?

If KC gets the ball on the 5 yard line.....they would have had to go 65-70 yards to get a field goal to win. Which if I understand the rule correctly, I have to believe that going for the TD was the mathematically the more advantageous call. If you go for the TD and you get it, you will be up 7 and will force KC to score a TD and if they desire go for 2 for the win.....you have to stop them from the TD happening or stop them on 4th down to win........or if they chose to tie you get a kick off and all you have to do is get a field goal to win.


Do i have the rule correct? And if so, doesn't it seem like being aggressive is the correct call?

...So, now it's becoming clear. Who is the anti-psu mole there that keeps sending these kids anywhere but PSU? What is going on? It's obvious that Franklin has a hater in that program, the way that Curry hated Paterno back in the day at Berwick.

Interesting read with visual examples...also addresses how much of these concepts are still in play with a QB like Allar running them instead of a dual threat guy

My daughter bought me two tickets for the Iowa match as a Christmas gift. We both were excited. In the weeks leading up to the match, I would quiz her on Penn State wrestlers and wrestling facts. She did rather well.

On Wednesday, I left my home in Portsmouth, Ohio to join her in Dayton, Ohio where she and her husband live. We left Thursday morning from her place. Traveled through Indiana and Illinois to Iowa City. A nice uneventful drive. We arrived mid to late afternoon and got checked into our hotel. We then walked to Carver-Hawkeye Arena from the hotel, just a short 15-minute walk. We found the Dan Gable statue and took pictures. I wanted to put my Penn State hat on his head but thought it might not be a good look for me climbing up the back of the statue but it did cross my mind.

Friday morning we did some hiking in the Coralville Lake region. Beautiful! We hiked about 3 hours and five miles. We explored the Devonian Fossil Gorge and found numerous fossils. We watched three eagles perched in a tree by the river. We also found the nest on the river trail. It was huge and impressive (even Mike would agree). We returned to the hotel so my daughter could get her game face on for the match. We had dinner at Jethro’s BBQ. It was very good and I would recommend it. We got to the arena just a little before doors opened and had a great chat with a few Hawkeye fans. My daughter had purchased us tickets just seven rows behind the Penn State bench!! They view was awesome! While waiting at our seats we met up with 86PSUPaul. Great exchange with Paul! I had good conversations with the Hawkeye fan sitting to my immediate right. Unfortunately, he had not had good previous experiences sitting next to Penn State fans at other venues. It was my goal to change that! After the match, he said he had a better experience.

Carver-Hawkeye was certainly electric! The fan base is very passionate about wrestling! The eruption of the fans after Ayala and Rathjen won their bouts was deafening. However, the silence after the Barlett and Messenbrink bouts was beautiful. The fan noise at Carver is far better than Rec Hall…they get involved. I feel that sometimes there is more chatter at the calling hours of a funeral than noise at Rec Hall. I quickly noticed their go-to call…..he’s stalling…top, bottom, and neutral they didn’t discriminate…like voting it was early and often. During the match, I turned my daughter's attention to the Brand’s brothers bouncing around…she got a great chuckle watching them. After, the match we stayed to talk and get a picture with Shane Sparks….super friendly! And we found Jeff Byers to talk to.

P.S. After the Brooks match, Aaron came to the bench and seemed rather frustrated…I assumed for the lack of engagement. People wrestle him not to get bonused. Overall, Carver-Hawkeye, the people, and the wrestling was great!! Thank you, Iowa City!!

Saturday, we spent the day at Amana Colonies. We had fun, great food, and libations. And I got to meet Bosox by happenstance. We talked about wrestling for a while.

I would visit Iowa City in the future!

Zach Ryder won the 174 pound weight class at the Messiah Open yesterday.

back in December but chose not to pursue him.

The latest:

Early bout by bout predictions....

Niners 27
Chiefs 24

7-7 at the first TV timeout. puff and Lilley both out today. Gonna be tough inside Lilleys been giving them some quality minutes recently.
Both teams are some sloppy turnovers so far. I think that favors Penn State if they can keep that style of play up.

Not really a sports betting guy(the irony), but am willing to throw out a friendly wager on Iowa v. PSU.

I am proposing a wager covering the 5 closest ranked matchups. 125, 141, 149, 157, and 165.

If PSU scores more team points at those 5 weights, I lose. If Iowa scores more team points, I win. If points are equal, we both donate.

I am willing to do $50 to WFL. 1st taker only.(I may do similar on GIA, so may get a 2nd chance)

*know there may be more bets already made so maybe want to consolidate to 1 thread?

We have two CBs committed, Xxavier Thomas, 247 88 rank and Omari Gaines, 247 86 rank. Any other more highly ranked guys we are looking at?

For WR, Lex Cyrus out of Harrisburg looks to be a good prospect. 90 rating by 247, #5 player in PA, #199 nationally. 247 says he is "warm" on PSU. Do we land him soon? Not big at 5'10 165 but looks fast on tape. Who else looks promising for us??

LBU talk included here:

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From ironturd...

Ayala 7 vs 2 Quick 1st TD wrestled smart but I believe he could have scored more. 97

Schriever 20 vs 6 Out matched could not defend leg ride???? MAYBE STOP letting the kid get them in!!! Could not generate any offense 65

Woods 2vs 1 Gave up crap 1st td had no answer from feet or top??? 65

Rathjen 12 vs 10 nice 1st TD, then got another was building a nice lead. Maybe shut down TWOOOO early??? Went to SV and gets a B1G win 95

Franek 5 vs 1 Gave up TD and also got rode like a pony!!!! Was in deep on 2 shots and could not convert!!! 55

Candy 6 vs 7 Never got into his offense about the ONLY thing he did was save the major and me $$$$ 65

Kennedy 7 vs 1 He was just getting horsed. NOT sure what the future plan is? He looked like he should be at 157 honestly. Somehow the coaches have to figure out how to make a line up with Candy, kennedy, and Arnold. Hopefully ad Brands!!! Gave up 2 TD with no time on clock. He would beat this chump if he was a full 174!!! ARNOLD was right but where the hell was he??? Is he hurt??? 75

Riggins UR vs 6 another kid wrestling in wrong weight class. 80

Glazier 11 vs 1 He wrestled pretty good. Babbling should have been hit more for stalling 85

BIG Ben UR vs 1 Ben could be a FORCE!!! Not sure how good he is at Football, but could be a multiple champ at wrestling! 85


Once again all F*** st does is stall their asses off especially on top. that being said we have to be much better at getting the hell off bottom. AJ would TORCH Babbling who as I said is not a 197! StarFish IF he wins 4 might just TOP the list as the worst 4Xer!!! Was worried he would come back but now not so much!

We have TONS of wood to chop and ground to gain ..

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It's in the middle of the night. I have a 16 month year old in my arms -- another on the way. I am extremely blessed...but stressed.

Life couldn't be better, yet more challenging.

My journey as a PSU/NLWC fan was because of the F*N and the magic man, but I stayed because of the values and lessons taught by Cael & Co. in addition to the many members here. I don't participate often, but I read everyday.

Off topic, but I think Cael would approve: What advice can you give? I am struggling with work/life balance. I am in education --- I often feel I give more to others than my own...a feeling I suspect isn't unfamiliar...

I'd love to hear some advice, anecdotes, stories, etc. about the beautiful journey that is parenthood.

PennState looks to match its longest win streak of the year when it takes on Northwestern tomorrow afternoon in Evanston.

Happy Valley Insider gets you primed for the matchup.

The next dual meet win, which is highly likely to be Rutgers will be the 1000th win in school history...