Official PSU - Iowa 2020 Game Thread

[sluggo72]

Imagine that. Going under center with a QB sneak.

Sneak?? Looked more like thunder!

 

[psu2016]

Back in the dark years we would have an inept offense but a good defense. Or we would lose but see a few bright spots.

The only bright spot this year is Stout on KOs. A few like Mustipher look decent but that's about it.

DL is bad
LBs are bad
DBs are bad
OL is bad
WRs are bad
RBs aren't very good
WRs don't get separation
QBs not very good
FG and punting not great

Coaches don't help with play calls, clock management, or adjustments.

The only bright spots are some freshmen coming in and making a nice play or two.

Dotson and Washington are bright spots. But yeah, pretty much everything else is awful.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

@Midnighter -- I think all of us could use a drink -- actually, a lot of them, to help deal with this performance by PSU

 

[psu00]

And then the QB fumbles again.
As the Queen of UK said: angus horribilus.

She had bad beef??

Penn St is having annus horribilis (bad year).

 

[Lion Son/Husband/Father]

Son 1 is attending USC. USC Football is my backup rooting interest, who’s yours?

 

[DELion]

As a vegan, could you support 300 lbs with power?

Not sure about that. I'm a runner and the switch to vegan diet had maybe a small positive impact. For a FB player I can see where lower body fat would be beneficial.

 

[green2623]

This is brutally painful to watch.

 

[Pocono Lion]

Roberson time?

He’s not suited up today. Either Clifford or Bowens

 

[Nittany_93]

I stopped sniffing glue this week. Was it the right week?

The answer is apparently a resounding no.

 

[Nittanyfarmer]

No words to describe this anymore. There are no more words left in a Thesaurus to mean - "hot garbage mess"

 

[LaJolla Lion]

No pride at all. Anywhere

 

[anon_xdc8rmuek44eq]

@Midnighter -- I think all of us could use a drink -- actually, a lot of them, to help deal with this performance by PSU

Directing staff to get something together for the fourth quarter...

 

[psudsl08]

Gonna clean some things up, look at the film, same bullshit

 

[golfer1922]

Gotta love Keaton Ellis making a TFL on the first play of this drive and then he goes and gets fired up and stomps around. Then he gets flagged for a hold on the next play and gets beat two other times on the drive. Par for the course for this pathetic defense.

Look at me , look at me , look at me !! Pathetic

 

[Lion Son/Husband/Father]

But OTs need weight. how does he replace milkshakes and steaks? (Seriously curious) if you wanted to bulk up how would you do it?

 

[The Song Remains the Same]

And Levi’s comes out again

 

[Harrisburg Dave]

Hey, don't worry. Chin up, basketball season is upon us.

The Horror! 😱

 

[Thomas1945]

On the positive side ————————————________________________, ah hell there is no positive side.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

This is brutally painful to watch.

seriously. if you weren't a diehard fan, why would you watch this game? If I was not a PSU fan, and was just flipping the channels, I doubt I'd stay with this game more than a couple of minutes.

 

[ouirpsu]

Son 1 is attending USC. USC Football is my backup rooting interest, who’s yours?

It was Alabama, but my kid graduated in May 🧐 I guess I can try and pull for the Tide, but it’s not easy.

 

[PSUcup1]

Again. Zero pocket awareness

 

[CoolBean]

the QB is holding on the ball too long, almost another turn over

 

[The Song Remains the Same]

Penn State QB. Fuuummmbbllleee

 

[cntblvitsbutter]

On the positive side ————————————________________________, ah hell there is no positive side.

Michigan sux too.

 

[wilbury]

Ok thats enough of Levis

 

[Lion Son/Husband/Father]

It was Alabama, but my kid graduated in May 🧐

See any fun games live?

 

[KnightWhoSaysNit]

Gotta love Keaton Ellis making a TFL on the first play of this drive and then he goes and gets fired up and stomps around. Then he gets flagged for a hold on the next play and gets beat two other times on the drive. Par for the course for this pathetic defense.

This is exactly why this team isn't any good. Fix this and the team can start to get better. But I don't see Franklin as the guy to fix it. He's just not that kind of coach.

 

[BW Lion]

As a longtime Franklin hater (I smelled out his walking talking bag of BS schtick years ago) I am taking much enjoyment from this game. Thee sooner he is gone, the better.

I don't and won't ever apologize for calling out Fraudklin years ago. I was correct then......time has only affirmed by initial opinions.

I'm looking forward to 0-9 and adios to James.

 

[The Song Remains the Same]

Ok thats enough of Levis

Who will run the ball?

 

[Callthestall]

not sure I can be of much help.

effort has been pretty good by the players. the execution has been pretty poor.

as for the coaches, with the pandemic, I haven't gotten much inside info this year, so I'm as baffled as most fans. I think the combo of multiple new coaches and a lack of spring ball really hurt. That said, they've had time to overcome those issues as the season progressed, and the results are shocking. There are reports that the staff feels the fans don't fully understand how much the combination of Journey and Caine being out, Micah opting out, and PF dealing with injuries has impacted the team. I think they have a bit of a point, but you have to move past those issues, and figure out a way to make things work with those that are able to play. The short passing game being utilized in today's game is a nice adjustment to the game plan. Alas, the play calling on 3rd and short and on 4th down is dumbfounding.

I do think CJF has earned the right to get a mulligan. That said, it's painful to watch.

He will get a mulligan. I would argue if he deserves it.
I know what his record is and that would be why it's easy to give him a pass.
However I think it's more of eye test on what is going on with the overall direction of the program.

 

[Indiana Lion]

I hate to say it but I’m not sure this team will beat either Rutgers or Michigan State, they’re that bad.

 

[83wuzme]

I have to think there is something big going on with this coaching staff that most of us don’t know about. You don’t go from winning eleven games to playing like this otherwise.

 

[RU31trap]

I’m sure the Nittany Lion’s will turn this around next year. I personally believe the recruiting ideology and mission needs to be tweaked just a bit. Equally important, the strength and conditioning coach needs to be put on notice.

 

[sluggo72]

I can’t believe I turned off This Old house to watch this

 

[cntblvitsbutter]

It's now apparent , this downfall started when Moorhead then Spencer left.

 

[tlbakernc]

Think it’s time for Franklin to step down. Honestly do. This is completely unacceptable. This cannot all be blamed on Covid/lack of spring ball. I don’t know that we’d beat a good DII school.

 

[MANASSASPSU]

I think Erickson and some members of the Board are the only ones happy today

 

[1PSUfootball1]

Pour it on Iowa. Expose our coaching staff. Embarrass us so we can make a change. This obviously isn't working. Thanks for what you have done coach but bye bye.

 

[bdgan]

Dotson and Washington are bright spots. But yeah, pretty much everything else is awful.

I don't mean to get down on Dotson but what has he done other than the circus catch against OSU. He doesn't seem to be running away from defenders. I think he and Washington are good prospects but I don't see explosive playmakers anywhere.

Maybe it's the QB situation.

 

[fkkkjm]

Franklin caught lightning in a bottle with barkley, Godwin etc. The talent on those teams covered up Franklin's BS. Eff Franklin.