Great game to watch, a lot of fun.
Misc
- I was confident going in but never expected to blow their defense off the field. Great game by everyone, no exceptions.
- What is it about scoring 14 points early? We've done that a lot, like our slow starts in the first half, only opposite.
- Have to give credit to UM for not folding. That INT changed the momentum and our guys took a quarter to adjust.
- I never felt threatened, though. I was a little concerned at 14-13, but when we scored before the end up the half, I thought we were in the 80 percentile in terms of win probability.
- We ALMOST gave up a first quarter score. Not sure why the clocked kept running when their RB went OOB at the two with 20 seconds left in the quarter. I wish they had scored. You can bet tOSU will really want to score in the 1st quarter in the hopes of taking a little wind out of our sails.
- This was the Trace McScorely (saw that on a sign) from the second half of last year. I have to say I never saw him bull into defenders like he did to score that TD. That was awesome. Also, that zagged run was a thing of beauty. For the most part, his passes were dead on, especially the long balls.
- This is where McS really shines: pulling all the stops, feeling the defense in the pocket, stepping up to make plays, etc. This offensive game was McS and I'd give him a game ball.
- However, if you don't think its all about #26 you are kidding yourself. There was a play, a run for TD by McS, that they showed from the end zone. In that play, 9 fakes the ball to 26 who runs off to the left while 9 keeps and runs between the DE and DT for an easy TD. In the replay, they note that ALL THREE linebackers + the left (D's right) side S followed 26 creating an easy path for 9 as long as he got passed the LOS. I've never seen the entire defensive backfield follow a single player all game as they did last night. #26 is the straw that stirs the drink and 9 was back to being "the wizard".
- And about Barkley, he's never dropped a pass until last week on a pass underthrown but catchable last week. Last night he dropped a HUGE gainer and almost dropped the ball that put it away. Hope he isn't getting the yips.
- Also, 26 stumbled on a play that was probably a TD on a short pass when he was wide effing open.
- Loved the wildcat. I think it gives 26 a quicker mean time to the LOS. That long run, to me reminiscent of Carter's early run in the Rose against Oregon, was still all Barkley. The play was designed to go right and he cut it off to the left after UM over pursued the play.
- Best time of the night was #88 simply jumping over 9 after he scored a TD. Wow, what athleticism.
- 88 also had a big night and it was there all day long. He could just out jump anyone in the UM d-backfield.
- Great to see 5 get some good recognition. He blocked and caught. He secured his place in the NFL draft, IMHO.
- OL did great considering. As other's pointed out, Gary was a non-factor. There were some moments but, overall, a great game.
- Cabinda, Cabinda, Cabinda. Also got GREAT recognition as a player, a motivator and a person. I didn't know he spoke two languages. Wow.
- Depth for us is a winner. DL played tough, if unspectacular, all night. They stopped the UM power running game.
- Didn't see a lot of #2. But he also got some good press.
- I was a little disappointed we didn't get a pick. But we established ourselves as one of the top D's in the B1G as a TEAM.
- You could see Hairball had no clue in the second half. How do you defend that offense when Trace is playing his A game? I have no idea, neither did he.
- I was impressed with O'Korn. He didn't light it up but stood in there and made some really great throws. I don't like his body language but he's a gamer.
- UM now has QB problems. While they will bring back a lot of experience, they will have a new QB next season. That is always tough. A lot of their good athletes will go pro after next year.
- I am not sure that O is contemporary college ball. They look slow and predictable. With the good athletes tOSU and PSU are bringing in, just not gonna cut it.
- Regardless, I respect their players and program. There was some jawing last night but, overall, a crisp game. I saw the kid flip off the stadium after the game which was bad. I think he realized he made a bad choice.
- Loved seeing their all world FG kicker miss the Point After. Poetic justice!!!
Misc
- White out is the best experience in college football. Herbie and team were just effusive.
- I love Maria...am a little smitten
- This is the give that keeps on giving...fans, recruits, national attention.
- LOVED CJF's post game comments thanking ESPN, Game Day, and this being for the community. Dude is a PR magician.
- speaking of recruits and PR magicians, #2 is just great for the program. His post game dance parties are recruiting gold in that PSU knows how to have fun while being focused and good citizens.
- I didn't like running a play with six seconds to go. With the icing the kicker, the pitt/akron thing and some other events, rubbing noses in losses. Perhaps that is what recruits want to see these days? Perhaps it was some kind of payback? Perhaps this is what CJF and Moorhead were snickering about late in the game? regardless, it doesn't seem to match our persona and I'd like to hear him explain that thinking.
- I noticed that the CLE papers started to talk about PSU more than UM. In today's paper, they take some shots at CJF running a play late. They also talk about 26 being a "late bloomer"...WHAT? Regardless, tOSU knows that there is a new player now, it isn't a fluke. Next week is going to be for all the marbles.
