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Hoosier Sports Report: Does Tom Allen have the formula for slowing Saquon Barkley?
(IMHO, a good article)
Philadelphia Inquirer: Indiana coach prepares for Penn State, praises Saquon Barkley, Trace McSorley
(IMHO, a good article)
Philadelphia Inquirer: Indiana coach prepares for Penn State, praises Saquon Barkley, Trace McSorley
Allen's comments about how they limited Barkley's running ability by getting penetration were interesting so I just went back and started re-watching our game vs. IU from 2016.
PSU's starting OL was as follows:
LT (#73): Paris Palmer
LG (#52): Ryan Bates
C (#72): Brian Gaia
RG (#66): Connor McGovern
LT (#77): Chasz Wright
On the first offensive series (all I've watched so far), it appears PSU was trying to run off LT. IU was successfully penetrating the line because Palmer couldn't hold his blocks.
The other thing that was interesting to observe was how much bigger Saquon appears vs. last year.
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Lagow has a strong arm, but when the pressure starts coming his accuracy goes out the window
Went to that game, and it was disappointing to see Saquon get stuffed so often. My recollection is that penetration came up the middle, as well as around our left tackle. No doubt in my mind that the current O-Line is superior to that 2016 lineup in personnel, strength, and experience. PSU should light up the score board.
Tom Allen regarding Trace (paraphrasing) "He's just got that moxie in a quarterback that you want... that core confidence and belief "
These were my thoughts exactly when rewatching the winning pass to Johnson. That was a gutsy throw.
These were my thoughts exactly when rewatching the winning pass to Johnson. That was a gutsy throw.
McGloin was Moxie McPick, so McSorly can be Trace McMoxie... it's a little confusing, but technically not the same.
Think I found our problem, we had two left tackles in at the same time
The problem that day was #93 for Indiana. The good news is, he won't be playing this Saturday because last year was his final year in college.Think I found our problem, we had two left tackles in at the same time
FOXSports.com: Indiana gets 2nd chance to upset top 10 team vs Penn State
Goshen News: IU Football -- Lots of Indiana players questionable for game at No. 4 Penn State
Montrose Daily Press: IU awaiting true test of run game vs. Penn State
Goshen News: IU Football -- Lots of Indiana players questionable for game at No. 4 Penn State
Montrose Daily Press: IU awaiting true test of run game vs. Penn State
Looking at Indiana’s stats - they have given up an average of 28 points per game to Ohio St, Virgini and GA St. Not that good.
They have given up an average of almost 200 yards rushing per game. Not very good at all, especially considering two of the teams they played are sub-par. Average of 4.5 yards per carry.
Their defense isn’t very good at all. Their qb is completing 58%. That’s below average for college. He is averaging 188 yards passing per game. He has 3 interceptions in3 games.
Don’t see Indiana being able to stop Penn St’s mutiple offensive weapons. And don’t see them being able to move the ball on the ground. Indiana has a whopping 17 yards of rushing against OSU.
They have given up an average of almost 200 yards rushing per game. Not very good at all, especially considering two of the teams they played are sub-par. Average of 4.5 yards per carry.
Their defense isn’t very good at all. Their qb is completing 58%. That’s below average for college. He is averaging 188 yards passing per game. He has 3 interceptions in3 games.
Don’t see Indiana being able to stop Penn St’s mutiple offensive weapons. And don’t see them being able to move the ball on the ground. Indiana has a whopping 17 yards of rushing against OSU.
didnt Paris Palmer injure an ankle or knee on the first series? i think this was another game were we had to shuffle OL.
You are right on the facts. Indy had two LB's constantly jump right in the middle our OL unblocked stopping SB before he could get started. We better learn to block LB's in order to win this year. We were aided by 4-5 turnovers last year which was the difference in the game.
Indiana has a very large number of players who are listed as "questionable" for this game. Now, this could be sand bagging, like the Wadley situation, but it's rare to find a coach who is sand bagging about like 7 or 8 players at the same time. We'll know more by mid week on this, I'm guessing. Some of those guys will go I'm sure, but some others will either be playing hurt, or won't go this week also.
I'd be surprised if Allen played them all, simply because of the furor over Wilson last year making his kids play hurt and degrading them.
I expect Fant and Majette, two who were out last week, to play. Sounds like Lagow should be ready also after a cheap shot last wknd.
I hope DT Nate Hoff can go. That would be a big loss for IU.
I would be surprised if LB Ball can go. Hope I'm wrong.
I hope DT Nate Hoff can go. That would be a big loss for IU.
I would be surprised if LB Ball can go. Hope I'm wrong.
FOXSports.com: No. 4 Penn State brings potent offense against Indiana (Sep 30, 2017)
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penn State's focus on defense this week is Morgan Ellison
StateCollege.com: Nittany Lions Defense Set To Face Simmie Cobbs
CDT: Takeaways from James Franklin's weekly press conference
Allentown Morning Call: Juwan Johnson continues his journey, both football and spiritual, at Penn State
Iosco County News Herald: IU defense gearing up for Barkley
The Herald Bulletin: Hoosiers hope to slow down Penn State's Barkley again
Sporting News: Historic talent Saquon Barkley on track for historic success at Penn State
The Daily Collegian: Moorhead's methods -- Analyzing offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead's success in drawing up new plays in the middle of games for Penn State football
Roar Lions Roar: VIDEO -- James Franklin Presents Game Ball to Injured DE Torrence Brown After Last-Second Iowa Victory
ESPN: Penn State's Saquon Barkley states his case as the nation's best player
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penn State's focus on defense this week is Morgan Ellison
StateCollege.com: Nittany Lions Defense Set To Face Simmie Cobbs
CDT: Takeaways from James Franklin's weekly press conference
Allentown Morning Call: Juwan Johnson continues his journey, both football and spiritual, at Penn State
Iosco County News Herald: IU defense gearing up for Barkley
The Herald Bulletin: Hoosiers hope to slow down Penn State's Barkley again
Sporting News: Historic talent Saquon Barkley on track for historic success at Penn State
The Daily Collegian: Moorhead's methods -- Analyzing offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead's success in drawing up new plays in the middle of games for Penn State football
Roar Lions Roar: VIDEO -- James Franklin Presents Game Ball to Injured DE Torrence Brown After Last-Second Iowa Victory
ESPN: Penn State's Saquon Barkley states his case as the nation's best player
According to your depth chart they're all going. I don't know how healthy they are though.
PennLive: A look at the top players, positions for the Lions, Hoosiers
PennLive: The Lions' formula to defeat the Hoosiers and move to 5-0
Black Shoe Diaries: Film Room --- Greetings, Juwan Johnson
Victory Bell Rings: Three Nittany Lions to watch against Indiana
Hoosier Huddle: Daunting Task Awaits Hoosiers in Happy Valley
Hoosier Huddle: Penn State Could Be The Best In The Big Ten
Goshen News: Hoosiers hope to slow down Barkley
PennLive: The Lions' formula to defeat the Hoosiers and move to 5-0
Black Shoe Diaries: Film Room --- Greetings, Juwan Johnson
Victory Bell Rings: Three Nittany Lions to watch against Indiana
Hoosier Huddle: Daunting Task Awaits Hoosiers in Happy Valley
Hoosier Huddle: Penn State Could Be The Best In The Big Ten
Goshen News: Hoosiers hope to slow down Barkley
You're right. It was early in the first Q when Trace ran for a score. Bates moved to tackle and Dowrey took his place at guard. Palmer never returned.
Trace #7 on NFL.com's college QB Power Rankings....
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...6992702=1&utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral
RANK
7
Trace McSorley - Penn State
NR
Points: 12
Week 4 stats: 31 of 48 for 284 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 17 rushes for 61 yards in 21-19 win over Iowa.
Week 5 opponent: Indiana
McSorley makes his debut in the top 10 after a heroic effort against Iowa. He made the game-winning throw in the final seconds on Saturday, as he found Juwan Johnson in the end zone for the walkoff score. Listed at 6-foot, 195 pounds, McSorley doesn't have prototype size, but as Indiana coach Tom Allen said on Monday, the PSU QB " is just special."
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...6992702=1&utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral
RANK
7
Trace McSorley - Penn State
NR
Points: 12
Week 4 stats: 31 of 48 for 284 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 17 rushes for 61 yards in 21-19 win over Iowa.
Week 5 opponent: Indiana
McSorley makes his debut in the top 10 after a heroic effort against Iowa. He made the game-winning throw in the final seconds on Saturday, as he found Juwan Johnson in the end zone for the walkoff score. Listed at 6-foot, 195 pounds, McSorley doesn't have prototype size, but as Indiana coach Tom Allen said on Monday, the PSU QB " is just special."
