Football GAMEDAY THREAD: Penn State vs. Michigan
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Singleton just got run over trying to pass block what looked like a LB. He needs to take a seat and show that he can do it in practice as he sure does not look ready.
Then you risk him transferring. It's tough but after today Lee needs to be getting more reps.
That OSU defense is also solid this year. They've given up some late garbage points but like night and day from last year
We already know Franklin's post game press conference:
"I have a ton of respect for XXXX"
EDIT for a glaring omission: "I'm proud of this guy, I'm proud of that guy,......."
"We'll grow from this...."
"I take responsibility"
EDIT for another omission" We're moving on to Minny, Minny, Minny"
Repeat, repeat, repeat.......
"I have a ton of respect for XXXX"
EDIT for a glaring omission: "I'm proud of this guy, I'm proud of that guy,......."
"We'll grow from this...."
"I take responsibility"
EDIT for another omission" We're moving on to Minny, Minny, Minny"
Repeat, repeat, repeat.......
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We've had several OCs and DCs. Yet same issues every year. And only one constant. Franklin.
Is PSU this bad, is Michigan this good or did the coaching staff just do a terrible job managing the bye week? Or all three?
All 3
Michigan is legit (not sure why so many here wouldn't buy that)
We aren't very good but should still win 10 games
Coaching staff was not prepared
Bottom line, when Diaz knew Michigan would do nothing but run, yet, he gave up over 400 yards on the ground. There is no excuse for that.
Look at both plays again. The LB was in position until the center cleared him on one play. The guard on another.
Im not saying our MLB is good. But our DL is light and shallow. We do not occupy the OL in a way a D needs to at this level. Michigan has a DE that is bigger than all but one of our DT’s.
I guess you missed where I specifically stated, why are we running to the right side.
Being a Penn State fan when they are 5-0, is like being Charlie Brown when Lucy is his holder.
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Which leads to the question is Franklin interfering or affecting his play calling?
It’s been 9 years with multiple assistants on both sides of the ball and multiple recruiting classes of players. Eventually the spotlight has to be put on the 1 constant through all those years- Franklin.
We could have stacked the box. We never did. Michigan ran for over 400 yards. End of discussion.
The disappointment shouldn't be that we lost but it should be that we were dominated. In no way was this acceptable.
49-10 worked out ok in 2016...credit Michigan. We didn't pressure 9 enough and their rbs/line owned us. Felt awkward from the first play...punchers chance....hoped for better
Ended up at 418 - probably 3rd all-time? 1997 MSU had 2 200-yd rushers and 452 yards. 1989 ND has 425.
I understand now. We have an elite line, but we needed to stack the box.
look. In no way am I implying the MLB’s are good. But the amount of plays Michigan could put an OL on the MLB was astounding. We do not have a big line. And with 4 players it’s not deep. Sean Spencer liked 6-8 deep and guys this size. This doesn’t work without more of them and 300 yards rushing is OL dominance.
Just got home but I saw him put Drew Allar and just as I was leaving the restaurant. Why would you put this kid in there to drain his confidence. Nobody on the team was playing football and you're putting a 5 star quarterback in here to make him look stupid. I'm leaning towards changing my opinion on Franklin. He makes decisions that are questionable.. If you look at the star ratings of the player. Michigan and Penn state were very equal . The difference was the coaching at every level. This was not a top 25 team out there today. BOBbwas a much better coach with a lot less talent.
There certainly needs to be a ‘come to Jesus’ moment with him, the O and D lines, and the coaches. The lack of simple fundamentals like blocking and tackling is ridiculous.
Unfortunately, I don’t see it happening. JF will start quoting some obscure analytic nonsense in his press conference, give non answers, and say we just need to put this game behind us. The problem is he never learns from or corrects the mistakes. He just moves on to Minnesota…Minnesota…Minnesota.
Then we’ll see much of the same nonsense next week.
It's not that the DL is elite. They're not but the LBs were much worse. When they had space to make a room, which was often, they weren't in the right position because they took bad angles. That includes Jacobs. There's a lot of issues but it's odd you seem to be focused on the DL. The LBs are worse
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