Football GAME THREAD: No. 6 Michigan at Penn State

[KnightWhoSaysNit]

And I was just thinking that this would be a great time to call for a fake field goal, but then the play call? A pass to Stout in the backfield? He's going to out-run Michigan?

 

[Harrisburg Dave]

How do you tell me you have no running game without saying you have no running game?

 

[fkkkjm]

These kids can’t execute franklins trick plays. Whether that’s due to lack of practice or between the ears - he’ll never learn.

 

[psualt]

I posted earlier on the fake punt knowing he would run it. His big game gimmicks rarely pay off. The idea of having a kicker throw to another kicker is just dumb.

 

[berklion]

The holder passed from a knee. At what point is he down?

 

[Harrisburg Dave]

Ugh. If you want to go for the TD I’d rather put in Clifford’s hands and let him run or pass for it.

Just because he is your playmaker?

 

[NCLION]

Bend over

 

[Harrisburg Dave]

Help is on the way. Singleton ran for over 300 yards and 7 touchdowns in his playoff game last nite.

 

[Jerry]

James is clearly throwing caution to the winds. The thing is, we're dominating this game so far. I just hope those three points don't come back to haunt us.

 

[KC-KS-Lion]

On a cold day
in a physical battle
you take the points
stupid
stupid
stupid

didnt seem to be the best spot on the TE reception, what do I know...I'm near the bottom of a 32 oz gin and tonic...did I just hear Wit.... is the on-field review official??

 

[Harrisburg Dave]

Pribula lost to Wilson. Dropped passes and a dominant Wilson running game dominated the 2nd half.

 

[SUPERTODD]

So Booger Eater whines and cries and we get a replay?

 

[NCLION]

Slant to Dotson here

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

That fake already come back to bite Penn State here. Go for it at the two and force a three-and-out and you're not pinned in your own endzone.

 

[Harrisburg Dave]

Help is on the way. Singleton ran for over 300 yards and 7 touchdowns in his playoff game last nite.

The Warwick coach said watching Singleton was like watching a college running back against high school kids.

 

[NCLION]

The Warwick coach said watching Singleton was like watching a college running back against high school kids.

Well our OLine is like watching high school kids against college kids so he’s a good match

 

[b&w1987]

Is Dodson the only skill player we have on offense?

 

[Harrisburg Dave]

Well our OLine is like watching high school kids against college kids so he’s a good match

Well, there is that.

 

[Jerry]

The thing is, momentum in games like this swing back and forth. When you have the momentum and you're winning the battle, you've got to put up points and give yourself a healthy advantage on the scoreboard. We won the 1st quarter decisively...overwhelmingly...but the score is only 3-0.

 

[BudatPSU]

Is Dodson the only skill player we have on offense?

True Dat!

 

[Harrisburg Dave]

What? Are you allowed to have a running back cross the line of scrimmage?

 

[mean15]

The holder passed from a knee. At what point is he down?

The rule is waived in that situation

 

[KnightWhoSaysNit]

So far, Yurcich creativity and our playmakers on offense are winning this game.

Looks like we may win the time of possession battle largely by passing plays, with Clifford a threat to scramble and run.

 

[b&w1987]

Fc: Weirdly I have no abc on sling but can watch the game live on utube.

 

[PSUQBKeeper]

didnt seem to be the best spot on the TE reception, what do I know...I'm near the bottom of a 32 oz gin and tonic...did I just hear Wit.... is the on-field review official??

you're right that spot was horrible, we lost a whole yard

 

[tlbakernc]

If we had a running game this offense would be scary good!

 

[CJFisJoePaII]

And I was just thinking that this would be a great time to call for a fake field goal, but then the play call? A pass to Stout in the backfield? He's going to out-run Michigan?

Agree, don't mind the fake, but the play choice gave up 25 yards of field position. Run a fake that even if you don't score, MeatChicken is still pinned inside their own 2.... PSU would have gotten ball back in much better field-position.

 

[psualt]

Not a bad call on screen pass. Rasheed needs to block that guy.

 

[NCLION]

Our tackles stink
humiliating

 

[RTRMR]

This OL Sucks!!!!

 

[psualt]

OL sucks but Clifford often moves into trouble when the pocket is still clean.

 

[SUPERTODD]

Not a bad call on screen pass. Rasheed needs to block that guy.

I am not sure I have been more disappointed in a PSU player relative to the pre-season hype since Donovan Smith.

 

[Harrisburg Dave]

Poor Cliff. They are going to get him killed.

 

[CJFisJoePaII]

How about that spot - ball clearly downed behind 10, Official races up grabs ball and places ball forward to 10.

 

[dogwood3131]

79 does not even look like he wants to play football..... Go do something else man

 

[b&w1987]

3 sacks per quarter = 12 for the game. Flipped field position though.

 

[KnightWhoSaysNit]

Easy to see the lack of athleticism of our OL. I'd much rather see a lighter and more nimble OL for this type of offense.

 

[NCLION]

3rd and long again
ugh

 

[b&w1987]

Sack back at you Meechigannnn.

 

[KnightWhoSaysNit]

Not a bad call on screen pass. Rasheed needs to block that guy.

I thought it was creative and a nicely designed play as well.