Official PSU - Memphis Cotton Bowl Game Thread

[lionville]

We saw some of the same issues we saw all season : holes in the secondary, some assignment confusion on defense, limited options at WR, inconsistent OL pass protection, clock management.
Fortunately, we settled on running the football and had enough great players making great plays that decided the outcome.

The tackling was just putrid. The lay-off has an impact I’m sure.

 

[sluggo72]

Erin Decker and Laura Rutledge should wrestle in Gatorade until next game starts

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[canuckhal]

I'm happy with the work, but disappointed with how they played on D and how poor the passing attack was.

Clifford didn't have time to set-up and seemed to lock in on a receiver. I think new OC will fix this by getting the ball out faster. Experience should help with the latter.

 

[lein]

The defensive criticisms are all about the scheme. We emphasize stopping the run and rushing the passer. When we face a really good passing team that makes quick throws we will always be exposed.

Do we also emphasize DBs taking their eyes off the receivers after they are 30 yards downfield?

I can respect a QB completing a perfect pass, but today it was toss a high arch pass and the receiver runs to it while the DB stares at the QB

 

[PSU73]

He needs to do laps for covering that guy. He needs to learn to stick to the scheme.

Agreed. As I've observed, it seems in Zone Coverage the receiver has to come to you and not vice versa.

 

[Beachwineguy]

I think this game bodes well for the team moving forward. With the hire of KC, and our bevy of RBs, we should be a better offense if we rely more on the running backs, and let Clifford compliment with the occasional QB keep and passing attack. Plus it will keep Clifford healthier and the RBs happier.

 

[okinburg1]

Is it just me or did Hamler look like he was protecting himself the entire game?
BTW, happy they won. Three 11 win seasons in 4 years is very, very good. Things look bright for next year.

 

[lein]

Clifford didn't have time to set-up and seemed to lock in on a receiver. I think new OC will fix this by getting the ball out faster. Experience should help with the latter.

his pocket presence wasn’t there and wasn’t setting his feet before throwing.

 

[Relayer]

PSU cup 1

Any reason why you continue to stalk this poster?

 

[ILLINOISLION]

I’d say forcing them to kick FG’s as well. Hey, the D didn’t look great, but what if some of those possessions ended up as TD’s for Memphis?

3 TDs
6 FGs

vs

7TDs
1FG

 

[1PSUfootball1]

3 TDs
6 FGs

vs

7TDs
1FG

I was told there would be no math.....

 

[bkmtnittany1]

Is it just me or did Hamler look like he was protecting himself the entire game?
BTW, happy they won. Three 11 win seasons in 4 years is very, very good. Things look bright for next year.

42 wins in the last 4 years. I would say only Bama, Clemson, OSU and Oklahoma have more. I could be wrong, but the list ain't much longer!

 

[PAgeologist]

I was told there would be no math.....

Where's LionJim when you need him.

 

[BobPSU92]

Of course not Bob, you cut off the rest of the post that talked about the turnovers & defensive score.

Sarcasm.

 

[lionville]

his pocket presence wasn’t there and wasn’t setting his feet before throwing.

They should have rolled him out to get some more time.

 

[ILLINOISLION]

I was told there would be no math.....

No math.....just statistics!

 

[sluggo72]

I was told there would be no math.....

I’ve told u several times, it’s know math!

 

[PAgeologist]

No math.....just statistics!

Even worse. Obscure math.

 

[Frabjous]

It's always in poor taste to publicly call out an individual teenage player. Racist depends on what was in the guys heart. For all we know he would have done the same thing if a white player had hair down below his numbers. Regardless, it's time to let it go. Sutherland did.

You might have a point if he sent the same letter to Trevor Lawrence.

 

[mcruny42]

Was Micah pounding out 20 push ups for dropping the INT ? Dude is tuned in with high goals. As if there was any doubt in that regard.

That was my thought when they showed it.

 

[PSUcup1]

Any reason why you continue to stalk this poster?

Check the thread. he keeps mentioning and quoting me. IDGAF about him

 

[bdgan]

You might have a point if he sent the same letter to Trevor Lawrence.

The guy who wrote the letter is a PSU fan. I don't think Trevor Lawrence plays for PSU.

 

[fastlax16]

It's always in poor taste to publicly call out an individual teenage player. Racist depends on what was in the guys heart. For all we know he would have done the same thing if a white player had hair down below his numbers. Regardless, it's time to let it go. Sutherland did.

The other letters Sutherland has written confirm what’s in his heart. No reason to keep defending him.

 

[PearlSUJam]

 

[Frabjous]

The guy who wrote the letter is a PSU fan. I don't think Trevor Lawrence plays for PSU.

Don’t need ‘fans’ like him, or his fellow snowflakes. But it’s all about the hair, right?

 

[RU31trap]

Congratulations on a nice win and another 11-2 season.

 

[katchthis]

Any word from Hamler ?

 

[AWS1022]

We scored 53 points and Hamler And Freiermuth were hardly involvedz

 

[Cowbell Man]

Journey Brown finishes the season at 6.9 YPC. That’s only really exceeded by LJ, KJC and Lenny Moore. He’s a full on beast and added power to the speed in the last couple of games.

 

[HunterPSU96]

In other news

 

[TangSoo]

Doesn't that mean memphis won?

That only works for Michigan.

 

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[Tom McAndrew]

lol

 

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