First play from scrimmage

[bdgan]

I think there's a 40% chance it's a screen to Hamilton, a 40% chance it's a run by Lynch, and only a 20% chance that it's something different.

Other opinions?

 

[LemonEars]

Screen pass to Lynch.

 

[MichaelJackSchmidt]

I think there's a 40% chance it's a screen to Hamilton, a 40% chance it's a run by Lynch, and only a 20% chance that it's something different.

Other opinions?

If we were playing Ohio State, I'd say the replay booth equipment would be non-working...

 

[bjf1984]

If we were playing Ohio State, I'd say the replay booth equipment would be non-working...

An extra point (Yeah!).....that hits the long snapper in the back of the head (Boo!)

 

[BBrown]

I think there's a 40% chance it's a screen to Hamilton, a 40% chance it's a run by Lynch, and only a 20% chance that it's something different.

Other opinions?

Roll out to Mike G. 25 yard gain.

 

[Jerademan74]

I think there's a 40% chance it's a screen to Hamilton, a 40% chance it's a run by Lynch, and only a 20% chance that it's something different.

Other opinions?

A run up the middle by Lynch! Oh wait, wrong coaching staff

 

[OhioLion]

Twins with Lynch set to Hack's right.
Motion #2 from left to right stopping short of the left tackle when ball is snapped.
Fake hand off to Lynch who goes up the middle and occupies LB's.
Motion drags across behind LB's.
On the right side #1 WR runs a curl at 12-13.
On the right side #2 runs a post.
Left #1 runs a skinny post.
Looking at curl, drag and posts.

But, I also like PAT as an option following opening KO or PR for SIX.

OL

 

[Obliviax]

I think there's a 40% chance it's a screen to Hamilton, a 40% chance it's a run by Lynch, and only a 20% chance that it's something different.

Other opinions?

50% chance we play a cover two zone on the first play from scrimmage.

 

[psuro]

Fumble.

 

[PSUSRD]

Lynch up the gut for -2.

 

[mmp121]

Polk in the wildcat with Hack out wide!

Shock and Awe baby! No one would expect that!

If that happens I'm walking out!

 

[NJPSU]

Let me guess, Bgdan is predicting a fumble on the first play and that we only have enough open ships to sign 12 recruits.

 

[ILLINOISLION]

I think there's a 40% chance it's a screen to Hamilton, a 40% chance it's a run by Lynch, and only a 20% chance that it's something different.

Other opinions?

I'd cut each of those percentages in half because it's 50% - 50% that Temple has the first play from scrimmage!

 

[phillybillyreprise]

Screen or draw by either team,

 

[NittanyChris]

WR screen. Since we only ran that play 3,456 times last season.

 

[ILLINOISLION]

WR screen. Since we only ran that play 3,456 times last season.

I love the wide screen BUT with the pump and go with the inside receiver faking the block and going long. Gotta run it because 1) it works and 2) it keeps the defensive secondary a little more honest.

 

[harbest]

My favorite first play: simple dive play, hit someone other than your teammate and chase the butterflies away.

 

[PennStateNate]

Wildcat.

Message boards explode

 

[Peetz Pool Boy]

I agree with my board brethren who are leaning towards anything Wildcatish.

 

[PennState1997]

It's Donovan....Wildcat. Belton...err. Lynch takes the snap for no gain.

 

[RJB]

Unbalanced line, pitch to Barkley

 

[mmp121]

Unbalanced line, pitch to Barkley

So your saying Barkley is the starter over Lynch?

 

[pennst8fan78]

Fumble.

 

[NitNE73]

Post pattern to Polk who will be ten yards behind the d backs.

 

[WWJDLion]

I think there's a 40% chance it's a screen to Hamilton, a 40% chance it's a run by Lynch, and only a 20% chance that it's something different.

Other opinions?

Considering last season, maybe a sack?

 

[BobPSU92]

Hackenberg pooch punt.

 

[Sviatoslav]

Play action pass, completion to Kyle Carter over the LB down the middle of the field... FIRST DOWN.

 

[RJB]

So your saying Barkley is the starter over Lynch?

I believe we will be in a 2 back set with Lynch and Barkley

 

[Judge Smails]

Play action, pass to Gesicki for 11 yards.

 

[JoeLion]

I hope they run it. We need to get this O-line amped. Temple has a decent defensive line and we will find out if the offensive line has improved very early in this opener.

 

[Woodpecker]

Play action pass, completion to Kyle Carter over the LB down the middle of the field... FIRST DOWN.

I like this approach. Play action will slow the rush but the pass will stll need to be quick given our OL and their DL. LB may first bite on the run especially on the first play where he'll want to make a big stop and will have trouble getting to the TE quickly.