I think the game will not be decided until the 2nd half because of new coordinators for PSU. I expect halftime adjustments will be key. Looking forward to a good game.
Football 2024 Penn State vs. West Virginia season opener set for Big Noon Kickoff
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Logic says that the team will struggle with the crowd and make mistakes in the first away game. they may need halftime to gather themselves. I think we have better talent across the board. I'd love to see us come out and establish the running game right off the bat. We'll certainly have some new wrinkles with a new OC and DC that WVU hasn't game-planned for.
After this past bowl game, I fully have accepted that, and it hurts me to say that because I've always enjoyed the bowl games. However, based on what happened in the Peach Bowl, and I know that it's just not a PSU issue, I've pretty much had it with them, and actually wish that the team wouldn't go if that's they're going to treat them.
I just hope that the coaching staff doesn't abandon the running game if it gets stuffed early in the game. If schemed properly, PSU should have a very good running game this season, but it often takes time to establish it in a game.
that is, of course, one reason why the 12 team playoff was made. All of those 12 teams will be playing for something. The bowls, outside the top 12, were rendered meaningless after they went to the 4 team playoff system.
Wait…..what? I thought bowl games were meaningless?🤷🏻♀️🤷🏿♂️
Now your saying losing makes the SEC look like the better conference?
Well remember that WVU and Kansas (Coach K's old school) were both in the Big 12, so I would think WVU would have some familiarity with his offensive scheme.
Yes, and although WVU did out play Kansas in 2023, they might have played in 2022.
Wouldn't that work both ways in that he also would be familiar with WVU's defensive schemes and what they like to do to try to stop certain schemes and formations?
Unfortunately, that's the gauge that many people use to compare two conferences. However, based on how most bowls games have devolved into glorified spring games, nobody ever should use them as gauges anymore unless you're talking about playoff games in which most if not all players actually play.
Yes I think that would be correct unless WVU changed their scheme since 2022. As far as history, WVU lost to Kansas in 2022. Game went into OT. Kansas scored 55 pts in that game.
Thanks Bosco,
Hard to remember 54 yrs ago, but I also thought the home games were at 1:30, also, temporary stadium lighting were brought in for a few later games.
I believe the summer of 86' permanent stadium was installed.
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Home games in mid to late 70s and early 80s started at 1:30pm.
