Football Penn State survives Bowling Green upset bid 34-27

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Happy Valley Insider - Penn State survives Bowling Green upset bid 34-27

Two fourth quarter interceptions help elevate Penn State over the upset-minded Bowling Green Falcons.

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[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

James discussing the game notes how the Penn State defense out performed their performance last year in almost every category.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

James would like to see improvement in the punting game, kickoff games and across the board on special teams.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Offense has some physicality and presnap issues to work out.

 

[bdgan]

James discussing the game notes how the Penn State defense out performed their performance last year in almost every category.

That true and I was surprised. The risk with WVa was for Greene to scramble and get big plays both running and throwing. He ran for 71 yds against us last year but only 5 yds this year.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

“looking at their team in general, they’re a bigger and more physical team than I anticipated” - James on Bowling Green.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

No changes to depth chart or green lights for Penn State this week.

 

[bdgan]

James would like to see improvement in the punting game, kickoff games and across the board on special teams.

Thompson average 44 yds which isn't bad. Maybe he's talking about punt returns. Saunders fair caught everything. I thought that might be because he was banged up.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Thompson average 44 yds which isn't bad. Maybe he's talking about punt returns. Saunders fair caught everything. I thought that might be because he was banged up.

believe you’re correct.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

“He’s extremely hungry with how much time he’s invested.” - James Franklin on Smith Vilbert

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Franklin on Abdul Carter…

- thought he played really well. He was disruptive. There was times he was taking on two blockers.

- Needs to clean up the penalties

 

[Lion_Backer]

“looking at their team in general, they’re a bigger and more physical team than I anticipated” - James on Bowling Green.

BG QB Bazelak played 3 seasons at Mizzou, 1 yr at Indiana, and is now in his 2nd season as their QB. Very experienced.

And their ground game produced 305 yds against their 1st game opponent.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

“We’re real high on Anthony,” he says on RT Anthony Donkoh. Notes his high IQ, work ethic, and work habits. “We also plan on Rucci more, plan on getting him opportunities. But Donkoh has played really well in the two games we’ve been able to watch him.”

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

On Sander Sahaydak’s miss

“we wanted to give him an opportunity to get a field goal and get on the right foot. Obviously not ideal. We got a ton of confidence in him based on what he did all of training camp and all of spring ball.”

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Thompson average 44 yds which isn't bad. Maybe he's talking about punt returns. Saunders fair caught everything. I thought that might be because he was banged up.

He pointed out how Thompson failed to keep a sky punt outside of the end zone earlier in the game.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Franklin notes Julian Fleming ran good routes throughout the game and blocked well. Credited him with having a big part in Tyler Warren’s fourth quarter touchdown. Also notes his route running played a big part in one of Tre Wallace’s touchdowns.

“Obviously you’d love that as to go with it, those will come.”

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

“I think it’s a real advantage for us. Although Drew showed he can make plays with us feet cheap as that ability at a little bit different level, a little bit more of a playmaker. Ability to get him in the field and challenge the defense and ways to take advantage of it.”

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Penn State kept Kaden Saunders just to punt return as they thought due to WVU’s styled Jed mostly be just fair catching. Wasn’t quite there it sounds to make an impact offensively.

 

[RickinDayton]

On Sander Sahaydak’s miss

“we wanted to give him an opportunity to get a field goal and get on the right foot. Obviously not ideal. We got a ton of confidence in him based on what he did all of training camp and all of spring ball.”

Oh, the old "We have a ton of confidence in him" line. Look for some other FG kicker to receive an opportunity during next two games. PSU has to have consistency with the FG kicking.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

James was happy to see Drew have confidence and swagger on the field Saturday. He was jawing with West Virginia defenders, his stiff arm obviously stood out as well.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Happy Valley Insider: Penn State Nittany Lions Football & Basketball Recruiting - Everything Penn State head coach James Franklin said on Monday

Everything James Franklin had to say on Monday ahead of Penn State's matchup against Bowling Green.

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[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Happy Valley Insider: Penn State Nittany Lions Football & Basketball Recruiting - HV TV: Penn State Football HC James Franklin previews Bowling Green game

Penn State HC James Franklin talks with the media ahead of the upcoming game against Bowling Green.

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[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Happy Valley Insider: Penn State Nittany Lions Football & Basketball Recruiting - Penn State Football Opponent First Look: Bowling Green Falcons

Happy Valley Insider takes a first look at Bowling Green ahead of Saturday's matchup against Penn State.

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[lazydave841]

Thompson average 44 yds which isn't bad

Believe he was mostly upset at RT kicking it 51 yards on the sky high punt instead of 40-46 yards.

 

[mhep32]

What time will the lots open? I want to beat the rain for set up!

 

[The Spin Meister]

What time will the lots open? I want to beat the rain for set up!

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Cold! Rain! breezy! TrAp GaME!

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[Obliviax]

Of note is that the BGSU program has been improving. They were great a couple of decades ago but really have fallen to the bottom or the MAC. Last season they had a very good year and this year are predicted to be pretty good. Miami is the cream of the MAC and Toledo will contend. But most predict BG and OU to be anywhere from 2nd to 5th in the league.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Believe he was mostly upset at RT kicking it 51 yards on the sky high punt instead of 40-46 yards.

Correct.

 

[WaffleShopper]

******UpSEt aLErT*****

Cold! Rain! breezy! TrAp GaME!

******uPSeT AlERt concluded *****

I was thinking the same thing. Remember, if we take away all of our good plays against WVU then we really sucked. And if you take away all of Bowling Green's bad plays this past weekend they looked really good. Definite upset alert. I hope we're ready.

 

[PurposePitch]

This is a nice 2nd game for PSU. They should win, but BG is good enough to pester us in certain areas if we're deficient there. Nice situation where Franklin can watch those areas be exposed (so he can address them) without a *true* threat of losing the game.

 

[bdroc]

******UpSEt aLErT*****

Cold! Rain! breezy! TrAp GaME!

******uPSeT AlERt concluded *****

Is BG playing FSU?

 

[lazydave841]

Is BG playing FSU?

After the 2 opening losses, one has to wonder how many wins are on that FSU schedule now?

 

[bdroc]

After the 2 opening losses, one has to wonder how many wins are on that FSU schedule now?

We know that FSU has plenty of 4* athletes but they certainly aren't showing it.

 

[The Spin Meister]

After the 2 opening losses, one has to wonder how many wins are on that FSU schedule now?

Yep, they could have a total collapse on their hands. When a bunch of hotdogs get smacked around they often whimper and cower away.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Happy Valley Insider: Penn State Nittany Lions Football & Basketball Recruiting - Early weather report for Penn State's home opener against Bowling Green

A look at the weather with just 72 hours away until Penn State's home opener.

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[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Big news today as Khalil Dinkins returned to practice.

Happy Valley Insider: Penn State Nittany Lions Football & Basketball Recruiting - After missing season opener, TE Khalil Dinkins returns to practice

Penn State could be receiving a boost to their tight end room this wekeend against Bowling Green.

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[The Spin Meister]

Big news today as Khalil Dinkins returned to practice.

Happy Valley Insider: Penn State Nittany Lions Football & Basketball Recruiting - After missing season opener, TE Khalil Dinkins returns to practice

Penn State could be receiving a boost to their tight end room this wekeend against Bowling Green.

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Let him practice but not play just yet. Wait two weeks and be sure he ready.

 

[Richie O]

📺: BTN
⏰: 12:00pm ET
🏟️: Beaver Stadium
💰: PSU -34.5pts

 

[The Spin Meister]

James discussing the game notes how the Penn State defense out performed their performance last year in almost every category.

Was that a bit of a smack down to Diaz?

 

[lazydave841]

Was that a bit of a smack down to Diaz?

Nah, more like "look at how we rebuild" and or "Tom Allen did a great job".