Ohio State 2016 - Did it surpass the '82 game vs. Nebraska as the best or most memorable game at PSU

[john4psu]

Did the game against Ohio State in 2016 surpass the 1982 game versus Nebraska as the best or most memorable game in Beaver Stadium history?

Ohio State 2005 is certainly up there.
Joe's 324th win vs Ohio State in 2001
Many point out how loud Beaver Stadium was vs. Nebraska in 2002

So what was the most memorable game and what was the best game at Beaver Stadium?

 

[psu7113]

Did the game against Ohio State in 2016 surpass the 1982 game versus Nebraska as the best or most memorable game in Beaver Stadium history?

Ohio State 2005 is certainly up there.
Joe's 324th win vs Ohio State in 2001
Many point out how loud Beaver Stadium was vs. Nebraska in 2002

So what was the most memorable game and what was the best game at Beaver Stadium?

I was at every game you mention. I was only 9 at the time but I would have to go with 82 Nebraska, followed by 2005 OSU. The 82 game was the first night game at Beaver Stadium and both teams were ranked in the top 5. When the game was over and the goal posts had beeen torn down, they turned the portable lights around to face the parking lot and the party was on. I remember watching people dancing on top of cars. The 2005 OSU game solidified PSU’s return to prominence after several losing seasons.

 

[psu7113]

I was at every game you mention. I was only 9 at the time but I would have to go with 82 Nebraska, followed by 2005 OSU. The 82 game was the first night game at Beaver Stadium and both teams were ranked in the top 5. When the game was over and the goal posts had beeen torn down, they turned the portable lights around to face the parking lot and the party was on. I remember watching people dancing on top of cars. The 2005 OSU game solidified PSU’s return to prominence after several losing seasons.

The game where Doug Flutie threw for 500 plus yards and Penn State still managed to win would be up there too (I forget the year, but it was early, mid 80s).

 

[psuken]

Did the game against Ohio State in 2016 surpass the 1982 game versus Nebraska as the best or most memorable game in Beaver Stadium history?

Ohio State 2005 is certainly up there.
Joe's 324th win vs Ohio State in 2001
Many point out how loud Beaver Stadium was vs. Nebraska in 2002

So what was the most memorable game and what was the best game at Beaver Stadium?

Not even close.

 

[N&B4PSU]

Did the game against Ohio State in 2016 surpass the 1982 game versus Nebraska as the best or most memorable game in Beaver Stadium history?

Ohio State 2005 is certainly up there.
Joe's 324th win vs Ohio State in 2001
Many point out how loud Beaver Stadium was vs. Nebraska in 2002

So what was the most memorable game and what was the best game at Beaver Stadium?

All great games and I wouldn't argue against osu in '05 and '16. The "best game" for me was vs osu in 1997. Back and forth til the gun, Enis and Harris at their best.



Funny moment: Chafie Fields makes great defensive play to prevent interception and Griese states that was bigger than any TD grab he'd ever have... FF to 1999 at Miami.... lol

That said, as I watch it I get to see the Big Katz lay one on Mikey. Announcers talked about tough MM was to take that hit and keep going. Could've used that toughness a few years later.

 

[Achowalogan]

Hard to name a "best". I was in the student section for the '82 game, it has been my standard over the years for best. Also attended OSU 2016, among others. Changes to the stadium over the years makes the comparison difficult.

 

[cavic]

Did the game against Ohio State in 2016 surpass the 1982 game versus Nebraska as the best or most memorable game in Beaver Stadium history?

Ohio State 2005 is certainly up there.
Joe's 324th win vs Ohio State in 2001
Many point out how loud Beaver Stadium was vs. Nebraska in 2002

So what was the most memorable game and what was the best game at Beaver Stadium?

Hard to pick among them, but they're definitely the top 4 I've attended. If forced, I'd probably go w/ this order:
'05 OSU
'16 OSU
'82 Nebraska
'02 Nebraska

 

[gslachta]

For me it was either ‘82 Nebraska, ‘83 Georgia or ‘87 Miami- my Dad was still alive and it made it the best games for me. ‘70 Missouri was as memorable for me.

 

[NittanyTerp]

Did the game against Ohio State in 2016 surpass the 1982 game versus Nebraska as the best or most memorable game in Beaver Stadium history?

Ohio State 2005 is certainly up there.
Joe's 324th win vs Ohio State in 2001
Many point out how loud Beaver Stadium was vs. Nebraska in 2002

So what was the most memorable game and what was the best game at Beaver Stadium?

2016 OSU game was terrific, but in its entirety, not at the same level as 2005 OSU, 2002 Nebraska, or 1982 Nebraska. Three huge plusses to 2016 OSU:

1. Whiteout atmosphere at start of game which carried over into our first drive (until our FG was blocked sapping energy from the stadium).
2. The 4th quarter and particularly, of course, the block6. (Moment was the most fun I ever had sober).
3. The distinct end to the sanction era. Emotionally and realistically. A massive moment in PSU football history, IMO.

All that said, other than our first drive, OSU controlled most of the first half until we went for it on 4th and long late in our territory late in the second quarter. Success there and the TD that followed gave some hope. Still, not a good half, overall.

Third quarter was more of the same with OSU mostly controlling play. That, coupled with a cold rain, left the crowd, other than the students, at Akron level of intensity.

Then the 4th quarter -- VERY GOOD for PSU.

So, plenty to love about that game, but long stretchs of PSU struggling, plus some poor weather, I think kept the crowd out of the game too much to put it # on the list. Unlike 2002 and 2005 where crowd was in the game at a high level throughout.

 

[psugisher]

Did the game against Ohio State in 2016 surpass the 1982 game versus Nebraska as the best or most memorable game in Beaver Stadium history?

Ohio State 2005 is certainly up there.
Joe's 324th win vs Ohio State in 2001
Many point out how loud Beaver Stadium was vs. Nebraska in 2002

So what was the most memorable game and what was the best game at Beaver Stadium?

I think 409 vs Illinois should be considered among most memorable.

2016 vs OSU was huge because it was the post sanctions moment that said we're back in the national spotlight. The blocked fg and return might be the most memorable single play. The whiteout that spilled onto the field in celebration was one of the coolest things I've witnessed. A lot adds up to make it one of the most memorable. I remember going under the overhang to stay dry at half and people were streaming out of the stadium. Those that left missed something awfully special.

 

[ILLINOISLION]

For me it was either ‘82 Nebraska, ‘83 Georgia or ‘87 Miami- my Dad was still alive and it made it the best games for me. ‘70 Missouri was as memorable for me.

Damn, I don’t remember those Georgia, Miami and Missouri games were at home.

 

[razpsu]

That Nebraska game is easily number 1. Really made us a top team to Be considered for national championship game. Even though we lost at bama the following week we were still in the talk for best team. Sports illustrated cover the following week. That was the only loss for Nebraska in two years of regular season. Then they lost to Miami because they went for it. Which really sucks because if they were crowned in 1982 perhaps we would have had half that 1994 championship In stead of the Tom Osborne pity party

 

[BBrown]

Did the game against Ohio State in 2016 surpass the 1982 game versus Nebraska as the best or most memorable game in Beaver Stadium history?

Ohio State 2005 is certainly up there.
Joe's 324th win vs Ohio State in 2001
Many point out how loud Beaver Stadium was vs. Nebraska in 2002

So what was the most memorable game and what was the best game at Beaver Stadium?

Thats tough cause I've seen some great ones. 2002 Nebraska, 2002 MSU, 2001 OSU and 2005 OSU, 2013 Michigan 82, Nebraska and 82 Alabama.
I think I'll go with '82 Nebraska as my all time favorite.
then its the 05 OSU game.
02 Nebraska is probably next for me.
But wow its close.
I still think the 2 loudest games I've ever been to were 02 Nebraska and 05 OSU.

 

[BBrown]

I was at every game you mention. I was only 9 at the time but I would have to go with 82 Nebraska, followed by 2005 OSU. The 82 game was the first night game at Beaver Stadium and both teams were ranked in the top 5. When the game was over and the goal posts had beeen torn down, they turned the portable lights around to face the parking lot and the party was on. I remember watching people dancing on top of cars. The 2005 OSU game solidified PSU’s return to prominence after several losing seasons.

I was a student in '82 and agree those are still my 2 favorite games.

 

[razpsu]

1983 when we beat bama at home. I ran the 120 yard dash from
End zone to end zone to get the goal post. Actually almost twice because of the penalty. What a crock that was!

 

[PSUMATT85]

The game where Doug Flutie threw for 500 plus yards and Penn State still managed to win would be up there too (I forget the year, but it was early, mid 80s).

That was in chestnut hill in 82. Psu won like 52-17

 

[psu7113]

That was in chestnut hill in 82. Psu won like 52-17

The game I am talking about was at Beaver Stadium. I stood by the visiting team’s tunnel entrance and watched Flutie walk right by.

 

[psu7113]

That was in chestnut hill in 82. Psu won like 52-17

Ok, so I looked it up and it was a mere 447 and PSU won 37-30.

 

[Carl Spackler]

I was at every game you mention. I was only 9 at the time but I would have to go with 82 Nebraska, followed by 2005 OSU. The 82 game was the first night game at Beaver Stadium and both teams were ranked in the top 5. When the game was over and the goal posts had beeen torn down, they turned the portable lights around to face the parking lot and the party was on. I remember watching people dancing on top of cars. The 2005 OSU game solidified PSU’s return to prominence after several losing seasons.

Completely agree. 82 Nebraska was louder at the end, more emotional and abruptly explosive as we all were on the edge of our seats, actually standing on the bench in front of our seats, awaiting the last offensive play to explode or deflate. A bit like the 17 Iowa game last drive but more important, more vital since were were slighted, ignored and given little respect at that point. We had a collective chip on our shoulders and desperately wanted the validation of an MNC. The Nebraska game was a validator along the way, a major validator of the team's power and potential for an MNC. The long celebration post game, the goal posts, so many memories.

OSU 05, the loudest continual level of sound I've ever witnessed. Hard to believe a crowd could generate that level of sound for that long a period of time, continuously.

OSU 16 was an explosion of pure joy. It was the big step out of the depression that had hung like a pall over our program and fans since the end of 2011. My wife works with a big Buckeye fan who said she actually enjoyed the joy she witnessed post game in Beaver Stadium (and this woman is no a nice person) so it was evident. Joy, relief, happiness, exultation, and exuberance all boiled over that night

All GREAT moments in PSU football history and I'm thrilled I was able to personally witness two of them in Beaver Stadium with my family. Fantastic memories.

I'll never forget the feelings, sounds, expressions, and unity of the folks in WCU the evening of the 82 Nebraska game. I have never seen anything like that and probably never will. I hope everyone her has an opportunity to do so themselves some day.

 

[Mudge1026]

That Nebraska game is easily number 1. Really made us a top team to Be considered for national championship game. Even though we lost at bama the following week we were still in the talk for best team. Sports illustrated cover the following week. That was the only loss for Nebraska in two years of regular season. Then they lost to Miami because they went for it. Which really sucks because if they were crowned in 1982 perhaps we would have had half that 1994 championship In stead of the Tom Osborne pity party

Nebraska lost to Miami in the Orange Bowl (‘83 season)

 

[razpsu]

Didn’t I say that?

 

[razpsu]

Completely agree. 82 Nebraska was louder at the end, more emotional and abruptly explosive as we all were on the edge of our seats, actually standing on the bench in front of our seats, awaiting the last offensive play to explode or deflate. A bit like the 17 Iowa game last drive but more important, more vital since were were slighted, ignored and given little respect at that point. We had a collective chip on our shoulders and desperately wanted the validation of an MNC. The Nebraska game was a validator along the way, a major validator of the team's power and potential for an MNC. The long celebration post game, the goal posts, so many memories.

OSU 05, the loudest continual level of sound I've ever witnessed. Hard to believe a crowd could generate that level of sound for that long a period of time, continuously.

OSU 16 was an explosion of pure joy. It was the big step out of the depression that had hung like a pall over our program and fans since the end of 2011. My wife works with a big Buckeye fan who said she actually enjoyed the joy she witnessed post game in Beaver Stadium (and this woman is no a nice person) so it was evident. Joy, relief, happiness, exultation, and exuberance all boiled over that night

All GREAT moments in PSU football history and I'm thrilled I was able to personally witness two of them in Beaver Stadium with my family. Fantastic memories.

I'll never forget the feelings, sounds, expressions, and unity of the folks in WCU the evening of the 82 Nebraska game. I have never seen anything like that and probably never will. I hope everyone her has an opportunity to do so themselves some day.

Damn that was well said. After i posted mine I was thinking about the two osu games and the different feelings and environments of those two games.

 

[BUFFALO LION]

Did the game against Ohio State in 2016 surpass the 1982 game versus Nebraska as the best or most memorable game in Beaver Stadium history?

Ohio State 2005 is certainly up there.
Joe's 324th win vs Ohio State in 2001
Many point out how loud Beaver Stadium was vs. Nebraska in 2002

So what was the most memorable game and what was the best game at Beaver Stadium?

1.) 82 Nebraska by a landslide. If the Stadium was configured like it is now, with 107,000 or more maniacal fans, I think the Beav would have literally collapsed.

2.) 2005 Ohio State an EASY second.

3.) LOTS of competition for number 3, but I would have to go with 2002 Nebraska. Absolutely hammered the previous year's National Title Game runner up after two losing seasons. The place was bedlam. LJ's coming out party.

 

[NittanyLion15]

The First "whitehouse" VS ND was pretty insane. I don't think I ever saw the student section go crazier... I legit ended up 2-3 rows from my friends, people were falling down. It was the craziest (maybe not loudest) but definitely the craziest

 

[johnmpsu]

82 Nebraska,by far. I will never forget the guy standing in front of me screaming as Neb. was about to take the lead, "Let em score!", "Let em score!", over and over so that PSU would have time left on the clock to drive the field and win the game. Worked out just right.

Most emotion I've ever felt at a game in Beaver Stadium. Garrity's TD in the sugar bowl right in front of us was close.

 

[SUPERTODD]

Surprised no one mentioned the 4OT game against Michigan.