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[hagberg]

Did anyone else see the Michigan cheerleaders carrying Michigan as the Wolverines came out of the tunnel to start the game? They were corralled by the PSU cheerleaders and the PSU team.

Yes. We were chuckling about that, as it looked like the UM cheerleaders were trying to crash the PSU party, much like their team busted onto the field just before ours. All of a sudden they must have felt like the wagon trains in those old movie westerns! They started milling around, looking for some way - any way - out!

 

[ram2020]

Really looking forward to this OSU game

There is that "it" factor in sports sometimes. That feeling that the chemistry and "want to" on a team supersedes all other factors. They really should have lost at Iowa, but they just refused to let it happen. I am beginning to think this team prepares harder, works harder, and has a stronger desire to win than any team in the country. Now, does that mean the ball can't bounce the other way on a given Saturday resulting in a loss? Of course not...but if I was a betting man, i'd have a tough time betting against the lions against any foe, that includes the Bucks and the Tide. I was truly stunned when they lost to USC in the rose bowl, it took a couple small miracles(tipped third down completion) and injury(Bell) to lose that game. If they don't lose it, they are what? 17-0 since the Michigan game last year? Hot as a pistol and full of belief.

 

[Cpeplion]

Let's not go overboard. Michigan isn't that good. We barely escaped with a road win and Iowa and tOSU is much, much better than Iowa. I am not saying it is dire straights (cue the band) but I am saying it is nothing to count as a W yet.

1. Before PSU curbstomped that D Everyone, and I mean Everyone was saying that Hurst and Gary were going to pressure the PSU O-line and cause chaos and havc....Now "they aren't that good.....BS

2. Barely escaped a road win at Iowa....go look up Iowa's record at home, at night, vs top 5 or 10 opponents and then tell me how many teams actually beat them.

3. OSU plays @ Iowa this year only not at night....so we'll see how much, much, much, better OSU is than Iowa.

Not saying it's a W but give it a rest on saying how crappy PSU's competition has been.

 

[Richard Adler]

1. Before PSU curbstomped that D Everyone, and I mean Everyone was saying that Hurst and Gary were going to pressure the PSU O-line and cause chaos and havc....Now "they aren't that good.....BS

2. Barely escaped a road win at Iowa....go look up Iowa's record at home, at night, vs top 5 or 10 opponents and then tell me how many teams actually beat them.

3. OSU plays @ Iowa this year only not at night....so we'll see how much, much, much, better OSU is than Iowa.

Not saying it's a W but give it a rest on saying how crappy PSU's competition has been.

Just living in reality. I think we all knew going in Michigan's offense was pathetic. We all said it on this board. And Iowa is Iowa. I mean, they aren't better than tOSU are they? What, are you saying Pitt is a power??

 

[dbsteel]

1. Before PSU curbstomped that D Everyone, and I mean Everyone was saying that Hurst and Gary were going to pressure the PSU O-line and cause chaos and havc....Now "they aren't that good.....BS

2. Barely escaped a road win at Iowa....go look up Iowa's record at home, at night, vs top 5 or 10 opponents and then tell me how many teams actually beat them.

3. OSU plays @ Iowa this year only not at night....so we'll see how much, much, much, better OSU is than Iowa.

Not saying it's a W but give it a rest on saying how crappy PSU's competition has been.

Sure everyone though Michigans D-Line would have some success, but its pretty obvious that their offense is absolutely terrible, so unless it was a 13-10 game, it wasn't going to happen for them. And using your "Iowa is unbeatable at night" theory, why should we have expected an average Michigan team to do the same at Penn State?

And Iowa is 4-3 and close to being worse. They are 10-4 all time at night, and the last team to beat them at home at night was.......... us in 2012. 38-14. Forgive people if they aren't impressed with this years win.

That being said, we played like crap on the road and still won. Which is a sign of a good team. Can't repeat it at OSU though. They are picking up steam since that Oklahoma egg they laid.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

SB Nation: Penn State, still on fire against the spread, is an underdog at Ohio State

cleveland.com: Does it matter that Ohio State vs. Penn State is in Ohio Stadium? Buckeyes football analysis

ESPN: Will the real JT Barrett please stand up

Onward State: There Was A Time When Penn State Had Ohio State's Number

PennLive: The Lions' path to a second consecutive win over Ohio State

The Lantern: Will Ohio State prove recent success is for real? We'll see

Ashland Times Gazette: This year, it's the Buckeyes lying in wait

 

[bwifan]

SB Nation: Penn State, still on fire against the spread, is an underdog at Ohio State

cleveland.com: Does it matter that Ohio State vs. Penn State is in Ohio Stadium? Buckeyes football analysis

ESPN: Will the real JT Barrett please stand up

Onward State: There Was A Time When Penn State Had Ohio State's Number

PennLive: The Lions' path to a second consecutive win over Ohio State

The Lantern: Will Ohio State prove recent success is for real? We'll see

Ashland Times Gazette: This year, it's the Buckeyes lying in wait

Wow... didn't realize they have been that good against the spread in that many games... gives me much more confidence.

 

[KnightSlayer]

Sure everyone though Michigans D-Line would have some success, but its pretty obvious that their offense is absolutely terrible, so unless it was a 13-10 game, it wasn't going to happen for them. And using your "Iowa is unbeatable at night" theory, why should we have expected an average Michigan team to do the same at Penn State?

And Iowa is 4-3 and close to being worse. They are 10-4 all time at night, and the last team to beat them at home at night was.......... us in 2012. 38-14. Forgive people if they aren't impressed with this years win.

That being said, we played like crap on the road and still won. Which is a sign of a good team. Can't repeat it at OSU though. They are picking up steam since that Oklahoma egg they laid.

So you go on a rant about Penn State's weak opponents and then end your post with OSU is picking up steam... against UNLV, Rutgers, Army, Maryland and Nebraska. Army has the highest rated total defense of the bunch at 56. It's only that high because they run the ball 88% of the time which keeps their defense off the field. The rest are UNLV 122nd. Maryland 105th. Nebraska 71st. Rutgers 62nd.

That being said, I have no idea how this game is going to play out.

 

[Madsol]

Finebaum and Keyshaun Johnson picking Ohio State. This little gem from Johnson, "Outside of Barkley Penn State has nothing".

Well good thing we have Barkley then.

 

[jmorovich]

One angle I can't figure out is everyone saying that OSU has the "revenge factor" this year. How??? Because they lost? Ask any OSU fan (and probably any OSU player from last year in a private moment) and they will tell you the following:

1) PSU won on a fluke play
2) OSU dominated the game statistically
3) OSU still made the playoffs while being beat by PSU and not winning the BIG

So...Who really has the "revenge factor"? If I'm a PSU player, all I've heard for the past year is:

1) PSU won on a fluke play
2) OSU dominated the game statistically
3) PSU didn't make the playoffs DESPITE beating OSU and winning the BIG

Seems like PSU has more of a revenge chip on their shoulder. No DOUBT this is being drilled into their heads this week. Who knows what this translates to on the field, but I think this team is focused and they have been told there's only one way to get where you want to go...and that's be 1-0 every week. They will be focused

 

[Cpeplion]

Just living in reality. I think we all knew going in Michigan's offense was pathetic. We all said it on this board. And Iowa is Iowa. I mean, they aren't better than tOSU are they? What, are you saying Pitt is a power??

Not sure where the Pitt comment comes from? Also, did not say that Iowa is better than OSU just pointing out that playing at Kinnick at night is not easy and OSU will have a hard time there but you just discount them entirely. Anyway...enjoy watching PSU getting blown out this week..I'm sure that's your prognostication.

 

[Cpeplion]

Well good thing we have Barkley then.

yep, that's what they all say...we got nothing but Barkley, only Barkley scares us...Good, then let everyone else beat your arse just like they've done to everyone that focuses on only Barkley....that philosophy seems to be working

 

[Tom McAndrew]

ESPN: Once again, Penn State and Ohio State meet at the peak of their powers

PennLive: The Penn State-Ohio State pulse -- What's being said, and why it matters, as kickoff nears

PennLive: Is Penn State facing a rehabbed QB in JT Barrett or has Ohio State's weak schedule masked his flaws?

Landof10: Ohio State's JT Barrett facing legacy-defining opportunity against Penn State

BTN: The four matchups that will decide the Penn State-Ohio State game

 

[mmp121]

Wednesday Media: Saquon Barkley (Ohio State)

 

[mmp121]

Wednesday Media: James Franklin (Ohio State)

 

[ChiTownLion]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Confident Penn State 'preparing for the Super Bowl' against Buckeyes

Eleven Warriors: Urban Meyer Feeling Better About Ohio State's Kickoff Unit Entering Matchup With Saquon Barkley, Penn State

MyDaytonDailyNews: Impressions from Ohio State as Penn State visit looms

FOXSports.com: Joel Klatt has high expectations for Penn State vs. Ohio State this weekend

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: A year after return that beat Buckeyes, Haley is a leader on Lions defense

Land Grant Holy Land: Ohio State's ground game will be the difference maker against Penn State

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Ohio State defense has challenge in stopping Penn State's Saquon Barkley

 

[NittanyOpp]

Kinnick at nigh in Iowa in the middle of nowhere is not easy. Jewell has been out for Iowa too lately, they stood zero chance without him vs PSU. Also, we actually dominated that game yardage wise, a couple of big plays hurt us bad but not bad enough. I think that game was a great lesson for this one.

 

[ChiTownLion]

 

[PennSt8er]

No I will not "Take the favored Buckeyes."

http://nypost.com/2017/10/25/ohio-state-vs-penn-state-take-the-favored-buckeyes/

 

[PennSt8er]

Here's an O$U "hype video" if you want to lose your lunch.

https://www.landof10.com/ohio-state/ohio-state-football-hype-video-penn-state

 

[Judge Smails]

“I want Penn State to win,” defensive end Nick Bosa had said on Wednesday. “I want them to be coming in nice and on their high horse."

 

[coveydidnt]

“I want Penn State to win,” defensive end Nick Bosa had said on Wednesday. “I want them to be coming in nice and on their high horse."

I'd expect it all will be decided by whichever team scores first.

 

[TenerHallTerror]

 

[Judge Smails]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Chicago Tribune: Fox Sports analysts are bullish on Ohio State vs. Penn State Here's why

Carlisle Sentinel: Penn State needs complete Mike Gesicki against Ohio State

Eleven Warriors: Scouting Penn State, Praising JT Barrett and Tuf Borland, and "Zero" Offensive Line Depth

Eleven Warriors: How Ohio State might counter Penn State's aggressive defensive front

StateCollege.com: Barkley Back And No Longer In Awe

Landof10: Ohio State football has everything at stake against Penn State

Cleveland.com: Ki-Jana Carter, Columbus native and Penn State legend, explains how Ohio State lost him 26 years ago

The Daily Collegian: Here's why Ohio State freshman sensation JK Dobbins is drawing comparisons to Penn State football's Saquon Barkley

Land Grant Hold Land: How Ohio State chooses to defend Saquon Barkley will determine the outcome of Saturday's game

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Sporting News: Pro teams flock to Ohio State for Penn State game

Eleven Warriors: Q & A with Penn State Beat Writer Audrey Snyder As Undefeated Nittany Lions Come to Ohio State

Eleven Warriors: Ohio State, Penn State Battle For Big Ten Supremacy On and Off the Field

The Sports Quotient: Penn State v. Ohio State Will Decide The Big Ten's Playoff Representative

Hoosier Huddle: For As Much Money the Big Ten Takes in, the Quality of Officiating is Embarrassingly Awful
(while the focus is on Indiana, I think many would agree with the basic thrust of the article)

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Allentown Morning Call: The best since Barry Sanders? Matt Millen's glowing review of Penn State's Saquon Barkley

The Columbus Dispatch: Tight ends for Buckeyes, Nittany Lions capable of big plays

StateCollege.com: Penn State vs. Ohio State -- Why It's So Big

Landof10: Former Ohio State player calls Penn State fans 'the cicadas of college football'

HERO Sports: James Franklin Can Join Exclusive Club With Consecutive Wins Over Urban Meyer, Ohio State

 

[LionJim]

Sporting News: Pro teams flock to Ohio State for Penn State game

Eleven Warriors: Q & A with Penn State Beat Writer Audrey Snyder As Undefeated Nittany Lions Come to Ohio State

Eleven Warriors: Ohio State, Penn State Battle For Big Ten Supremacy On and Off the Field

The Sports Quotient: Penn State v. Ohio State Will Decide The Big Ten's Playoff Representative

Hoosier Huddle: For As Much Money the Big Ten Takes in, the Quality of Officiating is Embarrassingly Awful
(while the focus is on Indiana, I think many would agree with the basic thrust of the article)

Hit the Hoosier Huddle link. Sad.

 

[Media Fan]

Mark it down. OSU is going to lose Saturday.

And if they don't. Talk is awfully cheap, particularly on the internet.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

SB Nation: Is Ohio State pulling off a 2014-style bounceback again? Penn State can answer that, one way or the other

FOXSports.com: Here's why Cris Carter says Ohio State fans should be 'terrified' of Penn State

Scranton Times-Tribune: Penn State vs. Ohio State -- View from the other sideline

Black Shoe Diaries: Penn State Also Looks For Revenge Against Ohio State

Sports On Earth: Lions-Buckeyes Rivalry Still Growing

PennLive: Penn State-Ohio State game predictions -- Revenge-minded Buckeyes expected to be too much for the Lions

Victory Bell Rings: Ohio State, part two of Penn State's tough three-game stretch is on deck

 

[Gnat91]

And if they don't. Talk is awfully cheap, particularly on the internet.

Then why are you here? To talk about Uranium one?

 

[TenerHallTerror]

God has spoken. Tebow picks the Buckeyes:

LINK

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Sports Illustrated: Ohio State's Offense and Penn State's Defense Have Plenty to Prove

Cleveland.com: Urban Meyer-James Franklin -- Who's winning the battle now, who will prevail in the future?

FiveThirtyEight: Penn State Is Playing Its Biggest Game In 20 Years

Columbus Dispatch: Winner can stake claim as Big Ten's elite team

Columbus Dispatch: 10 things to know about the Penn State game

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Lions set for showdown with Barrett, surging Buckeyes

 

[PSUChicago]

O$U , O$U ,O$U , O$U , O$U ,O$U ,O$U ,O$U ,O$U ,O$U ..........

 

[PennSt8er]

Honestly don’t get why the B1G networks boys are picking OSU. Penn State is solid head to toe.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Bucks County Courier Times: Neshaminy's Franklin leads Penn State with grand vision, big personality
(@LionJim -- I'm including this article for your pleasure)

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: No. 2 Penn State relies on receivers to win 1-on-1 matchups

 

[ChiTownLion]

 

[LionJim]

Bucks County Courier Times: Neshaminy's Franklin leads Penn State with grand vision, big personality
(@LionJim -- I'm including this article for your pleasure)

"Franklin says it is almost comical how easily he gets choked up." Apropos of nothing, that's me to a T.