Football GAMEDAY THREAD: Penn State set to take on Michigan State

[Biffkin]

MSU is playing the run.

I don't understand why, historically, PSU tends to ignore the short center of the field in the passing game. I think the last time we did that well we had Norwood and Butler on the field, and they're not even big. What a waste of tight ends.

James wasn't the coach back them.

 

[LandoComando]

Pretty much known that Franklin is not a great coach. But keep feeling over confident. I think we win but this is far from certain.

I think this board constantly overreacts. We're up 11 heading into the 4th. They've scored 10 points through 3 quarters. Franklin isn't a great coach but if you aren't confident right now you haven't been watching Michigan State or Penn State very much this year.

 

[junior1]

Michigan state wants this more. I am getting concerned.

maybe B1G needs another team in a bowl game for the money

 

[NCLION]

Again WR play is difference here

And our staff refuses to make adjustments

 

[Onionbelly]

I think this board constantly overreacts. We're up 11 heading into the 4th. They've scored 10 points through 3 quarters. Franklin isn't a great coach but if you aren't confident right now you haven't been watching Michigan State or Penn State very much this year.

This board constantly overreacts? OK, but you calling the game over before it started is ridiculous. Again you haven't watched much football if you don't think upsets can happen.

 

[CJFisJoePaII]

Massive holding on Carter and he still gets the sack.

 

[LandoComando]

The biggest issue right now (defensively) is that these CBs aren't close to the level of Porter and if you leave them on an island they're not going to have as much success. Still have #11

 

[BudatPSU]

11 and 44 !!!

 

[LandoComando]

This board constantly overreacts? OK, but you calling the game over before it started is ridiculous. Again you haven't watched much football if you don't think upsets can happen.

Upset absolutely can happen. We see them all the time
Up 11 heading to the 4th against a horrible Michigan State team is game over.
The spread is what it is for a reason. Again, if we lose--Franklin must go.

 

[KnightWhoSaysNit]

Our OLine isn’t blocking well and our receivers aren’t getting open, so that causes slight problems with passing downfield.

Then you don't throw it that far down field. Math!

 

[Onionbelly]

Upset absolutely can happen. We see them all the time
Up 11 heading to the 4th against a horrible Michigan State team is game over.
The spread is what it is for a reason. Again, if we lose--Franklin must go.

If we lose you have the worst predictions I have ever seen.

 

[b&w1987]

3rd and 18 for Michigan State … no problem man.

 

[KnightWhoSaysNit]

I think this board constantly overreacts. We're up 11 heading into the 4th. They've scored 10 points through 3 quarters. Franklin isn't a great coach but if you aren't confident right now you haven't been watching Michigan State or Penn State very much this year.

This is MSU's bowl game. Not a time for sleep walking.

 

[scrivener]

MSU always has dudes at WR, regardless their overall record.

 

[LandoComando]

If we lose you have the worst predictions I have ever seen.

LOL--you don't read a lot of things
If we lose the game it's honestly nothing more than a coach failing miserably

 

[jmorovich]

I feel like I’ve seen this movie before

 

[NCLION]

This is one of those games where Sparta is going to win on lollipops to WR

 

[LandoComando]

This is MSU's bowl game. Not a time for sleep walking.

I mean, the game isn't exactly "meaningful" to either team but it's a game that we should be dominating. This is only the third time all year our performance hasn't been to the level it needs to be

 

[b&w1987]

How many pass interference penalties does that make? Jeez.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Uh oh.

Michigan State goes on back-to-back long scoring drives to cut this once 21-3 game to 21-16.

 

[junior1]

Again WR play is difference here

And our staff refuses to make adjustments

is thorne up for the heisman this year? or are we just making him look like it?

 

[CJFisJoePaII]

That's a joke of PI call.

 

[Onionbelly]

LOL--you don't read a lot of things
If we lose the game it's honestly nothing more than a coach failing miserably

Well keep your opinions off the board. Saying the game was over before it started and we outscore them easily the 2nd half.

Your opinions are terrible and I can tell you don't know football.

 

[KnightWhoSaysNit]

3rd and 18 for Michigan State … no problem man.

Prophetic.

 

[j-buff]

They want this game more than we do this is disappointing

 

[NittanyChris]

This game is ridiculous.

 

[PSUQBKeeper]

the pass interference call was bad but on the long pass before that our defensive lineman was tripped

 

[jbenedict]

I feel like I’ve seen this movie before

you have and many sequels.

 

[b&w1987]

I mean, the game isn't exactly "meaningful" to either team but it's a game that we should be dominating. This is only the third time all year our performance hasn't been to the level it needs to be

It’s meaningful for Sparty. Bowl eligible means extra weeks of practice. It’s a huge deal.

 

[junior1]

I feel like I’ve seen this movie before

last year I believe

 

[Onionbelly]

You should--this game was over before it started

Only a few minutes later and this comment is not aging well at all.

 

[jmorovich]

I mean, the game isn't exactly "meaningful" to either team but it's a game that we should be dominating. This is only the third time all year our performance hasn't been to the level it needs to be

But I thought we didn’t have anything to worry about and this game was over before it started

 

[okinburg1]

Don't look now but if PSU doesn't score points on this drive they will lose this game. Both sides are looking for the other to do something and I think it has to be the O tonight. Second half D just sucking a$$ for some reason.

 

[BudatPSU]

you have and many sequels.

Yep

 

[LandoComando]

Well keep your opinions off the board. Saying the game was over before it started and we outscore them easily the 2nd half.

Your opinions are terrible and I can tell you don't know football.

I know more football than you can even being to comprehend
Again, teams choke--the fact this is currently a one score game simply points to bad coaching. This should have never been competitive.

 

[Waltwam]

I think this board constantly overreacts. We're up 11 heading into the 4th. They've scored 10 points through 3 quarters. Franklin isn't a great coach but if you aren't confident right now you haven't been watching Michigan State or Penn State very much this year.

Do you feel the same way now? We could very easily lose this game. And none of us will have to worry about a New Year's Day bowl game

 

[knickslions]

This game was over if carter hangs on to the int td. In a dog fight now

 

[NCLION]

Let’s not run up middle on first please

Okay sixth year senior QB go
Out and win this game

 

[junior1]

But I thought we didn’t have anything to worry about and this game was over before it started

maybe he meant for MSU

 

[LandoComando]

Do you feel the same way now? We could very easily lose this game. And none of us will have to worry about a New Year's Day bowl game

Yes, I feel the same way now
We all know even with Clemson losing we weren't a lock for a NY6 even with a win, right?