Norvell will not be on the sidelines for the Cotton Bowl. His OLine coach, Ryan Silverfield, will act as interim coach.
Memphis loses coach for game
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Franklin & co. should run up the score out of indignation at being in this game.
I read another post where PSU was not up to play Kentucky last year and now there is this same concern. This past season I believe this was the case in many games. How can this be? I don't get it . Is this mind set on the coaching staff? Who's responsibility is it to prepare the mind to play the game? This mind set has led us to the land of Cotton.
Last year there were a bunch of players with one foot out the door and then they played like it. This year, many guys have said they’re coming back and seem ready to get to the next level. This game will be the start of it. I expect the team to be ready.
Curious what (many) games you feel Penn State football players were “not up to play” this season.
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You read it in another post and now you are taking it as fact that this is the case?
Any idea what happened to have him leave now? Earlier today he was reportedly staying for the bowl game, now he’s gone.
Can’t find it now, but earlier this afternoon didn’t someone post something to the effect that Pat Freiermuth’s angry emoji tweet today meant he “didn’t care” about being in the Cotton Bowl?
I’m hoping it suggests the opposite... that he and the other players will be fired up at the slight of being passed up for the Rose, will play like they have something to prove, and carry the feeling forward into a heightened sense of urgency to take care of business (and more) every single game next season.
I’m hoping it suggests the opposite... that he and the other players will be fired up at the slight of being passed up for the Rose, will play like they have something to prove, and carry the feeling forward into a heightened sense of urgency to take care of business (and more) every single game next season.
I hope so. Memphis is no pushovers and if they approach it that way it will be a repeat of many games this season.
Relax Bob, take a Xanax, have a latte we’ll be fine!
A Xanax and latte sounds like a good combination. I’m sure nothing could go wrong.
The only game that was not a struggle this year was Maryland and I will throw the spuds in there
This was reported by a player to another and then their performance supported this mind set.
I hate this matchup. It’s practically a no - win situation for PSU.
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You'll probably get votes for Internet Coach of the Year for being so demanding.
Memphis: Athletic director Laird Veatch says that the current plan is for running backs coach Ryan Silverfield to coach the team in the Cotton Bowl unless Mike Norvell decides he wants to come back for it, and that particular conversation with Norvell will happen at a later date. A l
If that's the case, then we are a helluva lot further from the playoffs than anyone thinks we are.
it probably is. But that’s been Franklin’s Achilles heel the last several seasons, motivating the team to get up for less than sexy matchups. Here’s a chance to get over that weird hump. (Trying to make lemonade here)
With the early signing date quickly approaching, the question is how many of his coaches will he take with him? Will likely know toute de suite.
Memphis is an excellent team with fine passing attack. They have fine athletes to attack our secondary. Penn State players and coaches will not underestimate Memphis after they break down their offense. Just watch their wins against Cinci. I hope our team will be healed and rested before practice and practice hard afterwards. The game is in an outstanding venue in Dallas. Our young athletes will enjoy the city and great state of Texas. Hoping Noah is healthy, Journey, Ricky, and Devyn bring their A game. Love the Nitts!
What is our record over the last several years in “less than sexy matchups”?
It’s like all the dumb Facebook comments have moved over here.
I wonder how these people face “adversity” in their real life to compare to the tragedy of their favorite college team being selected for a slightly less attractive top tier bowl game?
Bunch of f’g pussies.
Your quoting yourself now? You and jerkbot should get a room.
So any game they didn’t play up to your expectations means they weren’t up to play...got it.
Haven’t you realized that with many on this board if something happens once it means all the time in their minds.
