Didn’t we win our last NY6 appearance?
If you really place a great deal of value on NY6 wins, then we definitely got a better draw.
Didn’t we win our last NY6 appearance?
If you really place a great deal of value on NY6 wins, then we definitely got a better draw.
That we did. I don't think we can beat Oregon. But the question remains, can the kids get up for Memphis?? It will be Memphis' super bowl so we had best bring our 'A' game or else.
Respectfully disagree. I like the idea that Franklin and company will practicing for a week and playing in Texas. James will be promoting PSU football in a hotbed state for recruits.
Yes .... and to elaborate, the only way a 3 loss team gets in a NY6 game is to the conf tie-in game.
So ya, I think the B10 pushed for UW to Rose and PSU to Cotton
Sorry, going to a bowl game NEVER hurts recruiting.
Penn State has been playing in somebody else’s Super Bowl the entire season. They will be fine.
I agree 100% and am amazed that others here don’t get it. It’s not about the 11am game against Memphis, it’s the ability to sell 3 NY6 games in 4 years, it’s the Cotton Bowl Champs shirts, it’s the photos of us on the platform getting the trophy, it’s the Cotton Bowl Trophy sitting in Lasch. That’s the stuff that recruits pay attention to.
Wrong. Matos already said he's playing and kj will do the same.
I was thinking the exact same thing, especially after Delaney was propping up Wisconsin last night. Wouldn’t be surprised there was a back room deal, Wisky to the Rose but only if PSU went to the Cotton.
To avoid a lawsuit.
Last time we played there wasn’t there an ice storm and nobody could get to the game?
I appreciate what you’re saying. I don’t totally disagree with you, I just think the emphasis by recruits is slightly different.
While fans get fixated on things like NY6, I think recruits don’t really care that much if you’re not winning your conference and getting to the playoffs (or at least being in contention for a playoff spot).
I think if you ask a recruit from Texas or Florida what they think of PSU the general impression is they’re usually a good team with 10 win seasons but (frankly) can’t beat Ohio St and Michigan consistently enough to win the conference and are not a serious playoff contender.
Fair or not, it’s the Joel Klatt attitude that they’re a good team, but not really a top contender. PSU saying but but but.....we were in a NY6 bowl against Memphis last year just doesn’t move the needle. It’s certainly not a bad thing but just not as important as some try to make it in my opinion.
The amount of idiots on this board is staggering. What a sh#tshow this thread is. What the hell happened to this place?
I disagree with you. So what adjective does that make your opinions?
Well, hopefully you're right and they play and coach better than last year when most everyone was expecting a win. It's a good opportunity for Franklin to improve upon his 2-3 bowl record.
To vent ... because I believe this team performed well enough during the season to earn a game against a quality opponent ... and one that might interest me.
Why are you so concerned about judging other people? “Wah! You’re not a fan! Wah! Why are you posting about this?!” Just shut up. You’re going to watch it. You’re happier about it than I am. Congratulations. You feel better about yourself now?
What happened is that it appears that we have too many entitled fans. I remember when the BOT, the BIG and every moron sports columnist in the Country pissed all over us. I remember still winning 8 games and being denied a bowl. I remember when the Pinstripe Bowl was a big deal because we were on our way back.
Who gives a damn about entitled fans? Those kids worked hard all year, and yeah they got screwed. They got screwed, nobody on this board to my knowledge is playing. Years from now they’ll still remember it as a great time. They frankly should care less about what whining “ FANS “ think and go enjoy themselves. Damn right I want them to win, but It really is about them not us.
How does that play out with a loss? Supports narrative we don’t belong with the big boys, hurts recruiting, drop out of top ten and next year’s preseason ranking. If I’m going into draft I wouldn’t risk my career. I
LOL! Again, you're acting like a child. Compare "I'm not interested in the game because it's not a match-up that I care for" to "You're not a fan if you don't think and act like I do." Get your pacifier and sit in front of the TV, you awesome fan, you. Yes, you are the most awesome fan, aren't you? Yes you are! Yes you are! My big man, being the awesome fan!
I was hoping for the Outback vs Auburn, but we were too good for it. lol.....
Matos already said he was playing in the bowl game. I really doubt he would have put it out there in writing if it was contingent upon the Rose Bowl.
This is awesome. NY6 3 out of the last 4 years. Playing in a state that Jff obviously is trying to hit up more.
some people are just never happy and I wonder if they are even fans.
I for one am happy to drive 2 hours and enjoy a Texas Penn State Game.
some people are just never happy and I wonder if they are even fans.
I for one am happy to drive 2 hours and enjoy a Texas Penn State Game.
Stop the madness. What is wrong with you people?! It's like you have the emotional/intellectual maturity of prepubescent kids. For some people, they (wanting expanded playoffs and "watch[ing] your favorite team in a bowl game") have nothing to do with each other. That may be you. Congrats. You get to have that opinion. I'm not going to attack you for not being the correct kind of fan, or not being a fan at all (as I'm being attacked here).
For me, they DO have something to do with each other, as I've explained. It's a different way of thinking.
I haven't criticized anyone's way of thinking, in terms of their opinions on the merits of this bowl, PSU's opponent, the playoff system, the bowl system, or anything substantive ... yet you kids think it's cool to sit here judging the quality of someone's fandom, simply because they think differently, and I've been criticized about my way of thinking. Why are you guys so insecure? Accept that people think differently than you do. Grow up.
Oh, and I watched the Idaho game ... it was a relevant game ... we were still in the hunt for a playoff game (obviously), or to otherwise have a great season. The outcome was basically predetermined, but it was an early season game to watch who was going to play, and get a feeling for how they may play the rest of the year.
This thread is embarrassing. This board has the worst collection “fans” in CFB. I had to put that in quotes because most of you here don’t even deserve the right to be called fans. You people are pathetic.
Exactly. It’s a noon game on a Saturday. This crew is amazing, can complain about anything
Stick to the test board dude. Sounds like it’s more your cup of tea
