Football Penn State cruises the country roads to a 34-12 win over West Virginia

[mhlarch]

Garrett Greene final "impressive numbers"
15/28 53.6% (actually good for him)
161 yards--less than 6 an attempt
10 rushes for 5 (FIVE) yards
Kid is a stud

PSU did a great job of containing Greene. Even though we won easily and convincingly last season (and I have a poor memory, so I might be wrong on his), but I seem to recall Greene was much more pesky; scrambling, keeping plays alive, firing off last second completions. Little of that today We really shut him down!

I watched the Pat McAfee on Friday and he really pumped up Garrett during his appearance on the show, Heisman chants and all. I wonder how much that affected him. Either making him over confident or possibly adding unneeded pressure on him. He looked stiff. Maybe a bit of both of that or a stifling PSU D.

 

[knickslions]

lol--they did but the game is so quick I don't have much of a problem with that as they should fix it on replay
The complaints about the PI calls and the non-horse collar are just people complaining to complain

The review on the first down was really bad. The others were fine

 

[LandoComando]

PSU did a great job of containing Greene. Even though we won easily and convincingly last season (and I have a poor memory, so I might be wrong on his), but I seem to recall Greene was much more pesky; scrambling, keeping plays alive, firing off last second completions. None of that today We really shut him down!

I watched the Pat McAfee on Friday and he really pumped up Garrett during his appearance on the show, Heisman chants and all. I wonder how much that affected him. Either making him over confident or possibly adding unneeded pressure on him. He looked stiff. Maybe a bit of both of that or a stifling PSU D.

I think it helped that there's more film on Greene now. He's very inaccurate. Tons of high throws today. He gets a ton of completions on throws behind or at the line of scrimmage. Allen wasn't going to let him get into the game emotionally. He was going to force him to do what he doesn't want to do--sit in a pocket and read a defense. It was brilliant and Greene couldn't do it. The blueprint is now there for everyone else--just few teams, especially in the Big XII, have our talent level

 

[LandoComando]

The review on the first down was really bad. The others were fine

Targeting was correct--even though I still think the rule is dumb
The TD--meh--I don't know if it was definitive but, yeah, that first down was one of the worst I've seen.

 

[bvillebaron]

I think Singleton might have a vision problem...can't find open space. Put the rec-specs on him.

His vision and cutting on the long TD were just fine b

 

[LandoComando]

It will be tight up there.

Only have a box score but their QB that transferred from Bama put up some very good numbers
Albany should be a nice scrimmage (like Duquesne last year) to help build some confidence

 

[m.knox]

Looked pretty fast to me.

It's amazing how fast one can be with a clean hole.

 

[bdgan]

Great win! Lots of candidates for players of the game. I’d go with Tre Wallace on offense and Jaylin Reed on defense.

Reed played great but Winston had 12 tackles vs 9 for Reed. I'd have to give the nod to Winston but both played great.

 

[bdgan]

Very concerned about the FG kicking situation. Sadayhak (sp?) is still inaccurate and that does not bode well for tight games. Wasn't there a transfer kicker from Tulsa?

Sadhayak probably makes them in practice.

 

[Richie O]

 

[lazydave841]

We really shut him down!

I watched the Pat McAfee on Friday and he really pumped up Garrett during his appearance on the show, Heisman chants and all. I wonder how much that affected him. Either making him over confident or possibly adding unneeded pressure on him. He looked stiff. Maybe a bit of both of that or a stifling PSU D.

The game plan was to make Greene throw them to victory. We were willing to let him throw short stuff all day if they desired to try it.

Stifling indeed. It was an underrated performance because we didn't get a ton of sacks nor blitz a lot.

 

[lazydave841]

Sadhayak probably makes them in practice.

At one point, Franklin claimed the kicking comp was so close that the % separating the 3 was 1-2% each. Like, 85, 84, 83% from all 3 in tracked kicks.

 

[bison13]

It's amazing how fast one can be with a clean hole.

This comment reminds me of something Bob would have to be right back for.

 

[GregInPitt]

His vision and cutting on the long TD were just fine b

Yep he made a couple quick cuts to get to the open

 

[GregInPitt]

At one point, Franklin claimed the kicking comp was so close that the % separating the 3 was 1-2% each. Like, 85, 84, 83% from all 3 in tracked kicks.

Yep, I heard him say that. But right now his starter is 0 for 2 so maybe he gives the other two guys 2 games kicks each to see how the stack up in actual games.

 

[NittanyChris]

Only saw the first half because the delay screwed up my recording and we’re on vacay. Overall, really pleased. Wallace is a STUD, praying he stays healthy. Defense looked really solid, especially the DBs. Happy with the short yardage D. Singleton could take a huge leap forward this season. A couple nitpicks: ditch the Pribula package entirely. It’s completely unnecessary. Also, way too many reps for Elsdon. King needs to play 80% of the time unless gassed or hurt.

WE ARE!!!

 

[lazydave841]

Yep, I heard him say that. But right now his starter is 0 for 2 so maybe he gives the other two guys 2 games kicks each to see how the stack up in actual games.

Oh, I believe we pivot next week.

 

[The Spin Meister]

You guys were too talented I came close to picking the score. I said 34-16.

Thanks for all good vibes. Hope you do well all year. You have a pretty decent team

A strange game. We don’t score at the end of the half and no rain delay it could have been a close game. That was a long time to sit and stew over giving up a big TD.

Glad to see RB White back in second half. Good back with speed that can help you a lot.

Best of luck rest of season and bury Pitt in a deep pit!

 

[The Spin Meister]

Only saw the first half because the delay screwed up my recording and we’re on vacay. Overall, really pleased. Wallace is a STUD, praying he stays healthy. Defense looked really solid, especially the DBs. Happy with the short yardage D. Singleton could take a huge leap forward this season. A couple nitpicks: ditch the Pribula package entirely. It’s completely unnecessary. Also, way too many reps for Elsdon. King needs to play 80% of the time unless gassed or hurt.

WE ARE!!!

It was very hot and humid first half. And the D was on the field a lot in first half so probably rotated a lot of guys to keep them fresh.

Also, a lot of players are known as gamers…… they don’t look great in practice but turn into beasts during games. Have to play guys a few games to see which earn that monicker.

 

[AWS1022]

PSU did a great job of containing Greene. Even though we won easily and convincingly last season (and I have a poor memory, so I might be wrong on his), but I seem to recall Greene was much more pesky; scrambling, keeping plays alive, firing off last second completions. Little of that today We really shut him down!

I watched the Pat McAfee on Friday and he really pumped up Garrett during his appearance on the show, Heisman chants and all. I wonder how much that affected him. Either making him over confident or possibly adding unneeded pressure on him. He looked stiff. Maybe a bit of both of that or a stifling PSU D.

I’d say we put his Heisman hype to bed very quickly. If he’s a top 10 candidate, Allar should be top 5.

 

[PSUNYGNYY]

I’d say we put his Heisman hype to bed very quickly. If he’s a top 10 candidate, Allar should be top 5.

Expect to see a lot of Reed, Winston, and Zakee. All aggressive safeties and can deliver the wood. 4-2-5 is going to be the preferred set.

 

[CJFisJoePaII]

Only saw the first half because the delay screwed up my recording and we’re on vacay. Overall, really pleased. Wallace is a STUD, praying he stays healthy. Defense looked really solid, especially the DBs. Happy with the short yardage D. Singleton could take a huge leap forward this season. A couple nitpicks: ditch the Pribula package entirely. It’s completely unnecessary. Also, way too many reps for Elsdon. King needs to play 80% of the time unless gassed or hurt.

WE ARE!!!

Really? Pribula converted a 3rd Down with a nice option play. Pribula had a nice TD pass to TE directly down the slot 100% set up by "Pribula Package" (replay shows WVU LBs running directly toward LOS after Pribula takes Shotgun Snap because he runs or options on like 90% of his snaps - this left the TE wide-open down the slot and Pribula hit him with a pass on the numbers).

 

[NittanyChris]

Really? Pribula converted a 3rd Down with a nice option play. Pribula had a nice TD pass to TE directly down the slot 100% set up by "Pribula Package" (replay shows WVU LBs running directly toward LOS after Pribula takes Shotgun Snap because he runs or options on like 90% of his snaps - this left the TE wide-open down the slot and Pribula hit him with a pass on the numbers).

Yes, really. It interrupts the flow of the normal offense and takes snaps from Allar. Unless it’s mop-up time, scrap it.

 

[Cowbell Man]

It's amazing how fast one can be with a clean hole.

It was also amazing to see clean holes. Donkoh mashing the DT and the devasting block by Warren was a thing of beauty.

FYI…..if you didn’t watch Cousins on every snap, you should. It will truly be hard to keep him off the field.

 

[WV Bruno]

Thanks for all good vibes. Hope you do well all year. You have a pretty decent team

A strange game. We don’t score at the end of the half and no rain delay it could have been a close game. That was a long time to sit and stew over giving up a big TD.

Glad to see RB White back in second half. Good back with speed that can help you a lot.

Best of luck rest of season and bury Pitt in a deep pit!

You guys were too physical and fast. Everybody was talking about how you had specimens all over the field. THat being said keep #3 away from on field mic. Hahahaha

 

[WV Bruno]

I’d say we put his Heisman hype to bed very quickly. If he’s a top 10 candidate, Allar should be top 5.

You are one of five to eight teams with the speed to make him look that bad. We will not play another team all year with your talent.

 

[RickinDayton]

Is it better awareness or is he allowed to do more? He looked like a guy that was no longer shackled

Could be the emergency brake has been taken off.

 

[Obliviax]

You guys were too physical and fast. Everybody was talking about how you had specimens all over the field. THat being said keep #3 away from on field mic. Hahahaha

I heard that. Wow.

 

[The Spin Meister]

I heard that. Wow.

Heard it….. didn’t know the who🤷🏿‍♂️

 

[The Spin Meister]

You are one of five to eight teams with the speed to make him look that bad. We will not play another team all your with your talent.

Pitt defense looked horrible. Maybe he can get back on the Heisman Hype Train against them!

 

[jjw165]

 

[lazydave841]

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I would love to have a side by side look of this play synced up with Gus/Klatt faces.

 

[bourbon n blues]

Thoughts:
1. Psu did well enough and I can't criticize much. Obviously field goals need to improve.
2. A noon game on the road with a hyped opponent, maybe overhyped, it's never easy. They performed well enough in my opinion. I don't think West Virginia is what their fans and some pets thought they were, but Penn State did about as well as can be expected.

Said that long rain delay and I don't have any problems with their efforts
3. Will they beat osu? Probably not, I wish she was considered to be one of the favorites for national championship. However, remember if Penn State does beat Ohio State during the regular season they're probably gonna face them.

On the flipside if they actually lose to OSU and bring the table otherwise I believe they'll end up facing again and maybe the second round possibly. If I have to go against Ohio State, I'm gonna beat them in the playoffs as opposed to regular season.

The calculus is different this year.

 

[AWS1022]

You are one of five to eight teams with the speed to make him look that bad. We will not play another team all year with your talent.

But if you can’t do it against the good teams, you don’t deserve to be in the Heisman discussion.

 

[The Spin Meister]

But if you can’t do it against the good teams, you don’t deserve to be in the Heisman discussion.

If he smokes Pitt he automatically deserves it!

 

[LandoComando]

You are one of five to eight teams with the speed to make him look that bad. We will not play another team all year with your talent.

He is bad. Yesterday he actually improved his completion percentage from last year. Wisely WVU had him throw a bunch of passes behind or at the LOS to pad those numbers. He was high and/or inaccurate consistently and is unable or unwilling to come off his first read.

Yes we are the best team you'll play all year but he's our of the least accurate starting QBs in D1. Everyone now has the blueprint of what you do. Just keep him in the pocket and he's useless.

Heisman contender lol
Stop listening to McAfee

 

[lazydave841]

Everyone now has the blueprint of what you do

They don't face another defense of our caliber the rest of the year.

It's not out of the question that they put up similar numbers as last year vs a Big 12 schedule devoid of Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah. Even matchups vs Kansas, Oklahoma State, Kansas St, and Arizona don't present strong defenses, yet.

 

[LandoComando]

They don't face another defense of our caliber the rest of the year.

It's not out of the question that they put up similar numbers as last year vs a Big 12 schedule devoid of Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah. Even matchups vs Kansas, Oklahoma State, Kansas St, and Arizona don't present strong defenses, yet.

They don't but they now at least know what to do. We'll see how he does against a subpar Pitt defense in 2 weeks. If he's going to eat up the Big XII imagine what Fifita will do

 

[bdgan]

This comment reminds me of something Bob would have to be right back for.

Bob's fast even before he sees the hole.

 

[WV Bruno]

He is bad. Yesterday he actually improved his completion percentage from last year. Wisely WVU had him throw a bunch of passes behind or at the LOS to pad those numbers. He was high and/or inaccurate consistently and is unable or unwilling to come off his first read.

Yes we are the best team you'll play all year but he's our of the least accurate starting QBs in D1. Everyone now has the blueprint of what you do. Just keep him in the pocket and he's useless.

Heisman contender lol
Stop listening to McAfee

I NEVER thought he was a Heisman contender. Never. I never fall for propaganda on anything WVU.