Well, a pretty pedestrian NW team handled them relatively easily (35-19) last year in their bowl game (they ended up 6-5). That seems at least marginally relevant imho.
Auburn prediction
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When's the last time y'all traveled out of state OOC for a non-neutral site game? Just curious. Can't figure it out. Alexa don't know.
“Has never seen a defense like this.” You mean this year or in general? If you mean this year, well that’s pretty obvious. If you mean in general, Penn St ain’t coming close to Alabama or Georgia defenses
This matchup sort of reminds me of the old days when football was fun to watch.
The Nittany Lion defense too much for Auburn.
PSU 28 - Auburn 17
The Nittany Lion defense too much for Auburn.
PSU 28 - Auburn 17
I've been to Bama and the Swamp. Neither was impressive.
While I'm sure Jordan Hare (obviously a Space Jam reference) is loud, it won't be as loud as other places PSU has played.
I wish I had y’all’s confidence. Having had the “opportunity” to live in the south for the last 43 years gives me an advantage in these matters. Anyone south of Virginny can tell ya that SEC schools have so much greater speed than dem damn yankee teams, it won’t even be a contest. Not much noise from the ACC crowd down here in Norf Carolina thus far.🤔
That said, I‘m hoping for a huge Lion win, but will be placing a small wager on the opponent with the points (which are dropping by the day), to take the sting out of any possible upset.
That said, I‘m hoping for a huge Lion win, but will be placing a small wager on the opponent with the points (which are dropping by the day), to take the sting out of any possible upset.
We played at Clemson in 2017. And at Kansas State in 2014. Before that, West Virginia in 2008.
I'm surprised the B1G zebras didn't flag PSU for crowd noise. They must be losing their touch.
I am going to have apple turnovers on Saturday. They will pair well with coffee (with a splash of cinnamon).
Sensitive are we?
Should be a good game but we've heard the War Eagle, southern speed, SEC talk before. Plus, the opposing QB was named Nix.
I have a work colleague who is an SEC’er. Very knowledgeable college football guy. Actually a Georgia fan but knows all the teams well.
His take is “yes Nix has been suspect but doing much better. Most folks in the SEC felt Malzahn was the problem down there and what was holding that team back.“ And yes athletes all over the field. Wisconsin was good but this will be our first taste of speed. Not saying that we aren’t fast just saying our schedule hasnt show us fast yet. Perhaps we are ready. That will be the first thing that I look for. Their d line may be a problem for us.
I’m more concerned now than I was a few days ago. I think this is one our D may have to win it with a score or at least give the offense some short fields.
check their record in those environments per @Lion Son/Husband/Father
Anxious for your after action review of the 'gimmick' after seeing in person. Have fun.
Agreed. The good news is that Auburn has played NOBODY and is not tested. I was hoping to see a better run game against Ball St as I think that is the key to beating Auburn when we are on offense. On D, we'll have to stop the run and put pressure on Nix to win the game. Auburn's WR are highly touted but inexperienced. Our second and third-level defense has been awesome.
We need to apply pressure as this is a totally new staff and, again, they've only played practice games against very bad teams. A road game, massive white out, national TV and an opponent that can do so in every phase of the game will be a challenge for Auburn.
gimmick? LOL.
OK, first road game against a quality opponent on national tv. The SEC is awesome but these kids haven't played in this kind of meaningful game in quite a while.
We’re screwed. Our players are slow. Our fans cheer slow. We’re just a northern, slow b1g school. We’re no match for that speed from alabamy. They play in front of the loudest fans on the planet every week. We’re done.
I hate us.
My Georgia friend told me, watch the line on Friday when the y'all down South get their paychecks.
Do they have anything left after they buy their moonshine? I don’t think they can use their food stamps for that.
I suspect we won’t hear from Old Kellerdog after the game….he’ll be as useful as Old Yeller.
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Ha. "I'm 61, I'm a man!"...
Agree. I was concerned that Wisconsin would overpower our defense so I was pleasantly surprised when they didn't. But PSU had an advantage that Mertz wasn't much of a threat to leave the pocket. They never spread the PSU defense out. Auburn probably has better athletes which will be a new challenge for PSU.
PSU couldn't run the ball against Wisconsin and I think they'll have trouble again against Auburn.
It was nice to see Lee pound the ball between the tackles vs Ball State but that won't be so easy this Saturday.
The defense is going to have to hold up and limit Auburn to FGs. The offense is going to have to avoid TOs and get a few big plays. That's what PSU is these days, a big play offense. I don't expect them to grind out many long drives. I think this will be a field position game. I hope it doesn't come down to FG kicking because that has been a problem.
If everything goes as planned...
PSU 24
AUB 17
Bob, you do know this is an evening game? I'm thinking an early supper followed by plenty of libations for the game.
So a new staff is inheriting a team that was "decent, but not great" from last year, but that isn't relevant to the topic being discussed? Really?
You can still have scones at night. It's not typical but its doable.
I have been to almost all of the major White Out games, although I won't be at Auburn. Maybe the color of the crowds shirts are a gimmick but I think he is vastly underestimating the sound. It certainly won't be the thing that win's the game, but I have seen QBs waste timeouts and wilt under the noise. It's really hard to act in unison when you have a deafening roar every time you have the ball.
Funny thing about that dude…he is from the town I live in. His farm is about 5 mins from our farm. Nothing he does is illegal…the show is complete BS. Lol.Do they have anything left after they buy their moonshine? I don’t think they can use their food stamps for that.
Very relevant.
Recruiting wise, their talent is comparable to us based on the rankings.
An all sec schedule might have been the doom for Malzahn, but the guy was more a victim of Alabama success than anything. He beat Saban more than anybody over the years he was there not named Dabo.
Harsin is a good coach, but he never took Boise as high as his predecessor.
NW didn't fold under the speed. Neither do we.
It was originally known as "The Privilged In" but some of the caucasian variety complained they didn't have te necessary privilege to be included.
There are certain college football fans in the north, who have never lived in the south nor know nothing of SEC football except what they've seen on TV. They claim that SEC's reputation is all media hype. Trust me. I believe the BIG plays a good level of football and I believe we have a good chance of beating Auburn. I've lived most of my life in the north and 23 years in the south. Make no mistake about it, it is not just media hype. The SEC is the best top to bottom conference in the country. I believe their record can speak for itself.
You mean like Tennessee losing to Pitt, LSU losing to Chip Kelly? How about Vandy losing to East Tennessee St?
Iowa fan here but looking forward to this game. Every year before bowl season we hear the same arguments about how the B10 is too slow, and most of the time it’s BS and the Hawks win out with defense (Mississippi State, USC, etc.) Not expecting any different here, I’ll take PSU by 10
I recall the Ohio St OL being asked if it was difficult to hear the cadence. The reply was - it was difficult to hear the play called in the huddle.
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The SEC has weak schools just like the BiG. Vanderbilt would be an example. Even Tennessee isn't that good anymore. But the schools at the top are the best.
Alabama > OSU
Georgia > PSU
Florida > Mich
Then things start to level out a bit. LSU, Auburn, & A&M are close to Wisconsin, Iowa, & MSU.
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