Official PSU - Illinois game thread

[fastlax16]

Is it ever OK to hope for a loss?

I don't think we'll get the number one pick even with a loss, so this isn't one of those scenarios.

 

[GregInPitt]

For all the DL recruits brought in the past 4 years we sure don't have much that can stop the run, the PJ missing.....

 

[PSUcup1]

2012 vs Wisconsin. We couldn’t stop them at all running the ball. Ted Roof went to goal line defense after 2 drives. Changed the game and we won. This staff makes no changes

 

[RU31trap]

Need a big stop right now!

 

[wolve1972]

One bright spot - Sitkowski sucks - maybe throws an interception

 

[ftlpsu]

Flats!

 

[Harrisburg Dave]

Izzard made two plays in a row?!?!

 

[fastlax16]

One bright spot - Sitkowski sucks - maybe throws an interception

If you're illinois, do you even let him throw?

 

[ftlpsu]

Yep looked to Flats first read

 

[paws1957]

Ran right through the hold

 

[PAgeologist]

How bad must our backup quarterbacks be that Franklin is willing to risk the rest of the season with Clifford out there?

Piss on the season, how about the long term well being of Clifford?

 

[Lion Son/Husband/Father]

Big sack

 

[ILLINOISLION]

I mean, we've seen this before, and presumably so have they. 2018 and 2017 MSU were this bad.

No they weren’t…..Illinois was given a 4% chance to win today.

 

[NittanyChris]

AK!!!

 

[ftlpsu]

If Overtime we are screwed!

 

[wolve1972]

Its coaching malpractice. Purposely and repeatedly playing an injured player.

I think the malpractice is not having a capable backup QB at a program like PSU

 

[NC2017]

Izzard made two plays in a row?!?!

They ran into him and the back tripped.

 

[PennSt8er]

why have Dotson back there to just wave his arm?

 

[nits74]

Is it ever OK to hope for a loss?

No, not in CFB. NFL, yes.

 

[SaquonCappelletti]

Can't we at least design something where Roberson is on the field as a decoy? Tommy Stevens and Will Levis were always good for a fun and effective trick play. We need that. We need something to surprise Illinois.

 

[NCLION]

Pass on first
pass on first
pass on first

downfield
downfield
downfield

 

[CJFisJoePaII]

Ebiketie was held on the play as well - that or the Illinois lineman has massive gravitational pull ! Ebiketie drives him upfield and is clearly held as he tries to make his way back to QB who is attempting to scramble straight up the gut.

 

[paws1957]

Can't we at least design something where Roberson is on the field as a decoy? Tommy Stevens and Will Levis were always good for a fun and effective trick play. We need that. We need something to surprise Illinois.

Might surprise them if the line could run block?

 

[ftlpsu]

Can't we at least design something where Roberson is on the field as a decoy? Tommy Stevens and Will Levis were always good for a fun and effective trick play. We need that. We need something to surprise Illinois.

There’s no surprise to the Defense….Clifford isn’t 100% …can’t afford to get hit…Roberson what’s he good for? You going to trust him to make a throw with little touch and accuracy?

 

[83wuzme]

Amazingly, a TD wins it for us here.

 

[AvgUser]

Can't we at least design something where Roberson is on the field as a decoy? Tommy Stevens and Will Levis were always good for a fun and effective trick play. We need that. We need something to surprise Illinois.

Is being able to execute it successfully would surprise me

 

[RU31trap]

One bright spot - Sitkowski sucks - maybe throws an interception

Highly rated in HS. But you’re correct a terrible college QB.

 

[Harrisburg Dave]

With the exception of the sack has Brandon Smith made a play?

 

[fastlax16]

Why are they playing sweet caroline right now?

 

[BudatPSU]

They just play get in the way blocking

 

[SaquonCappelletti]

Is that 2019 Noah Cain out there??? Good running. Keep it going.

 

[scrivener]

With the exception of the sack has Brandon Smith made a play?

He hasn't made a game changing/ending play in 3 seasons...be patient

 

[wlawn]

OMG

 

[ILLINOISLION]

And we waste a fudging time out playing cat and mouse…..!

 

[Lion Son/Husband/Father]

Why are they playing sweet caroline right now?

It’s always a good tim3 for neil

 

[SUPERTODD]

Can we unanoint Yurcich a genius now?

And am I the only one who expects Clifford to turn the ball over and lose this game for us?

 

[KnightWhoSaysNit]

The best part of this game is that the broadcast analyst is pretty good.

 

[fastlax16]

If we give this ball back to Illinois without scoring they’re going to get a crack at a game winning fg

 

[Harrisburg Dave]

At least Coach Franklin got some rest on that timeout

 

[PAgeologist]

Who has more coaching smarts? Franklin or Duzz? I'm starting to lean towards Duzz. And that makes me sad.