This has been such a strange team in that they play like a true top 5 team in the second half of games, but stumble and bumble through the first half of games. I do believe that the second half of the Wisconsin game was their best half of football in any game this season, as they totally dominated a decent team in a truly tough environment.I am relieved to see PSU playing a little better in the first half of games. They have to be awake BEFORE the game starts this week if we are to have a chance vs OSU.
Now, I have a buddy, blindly positive PSU fan, who says it only seems like they sleep through the first half. He says that the real thing we are seeing is PSU beating down their opponents physically until they finally collapse. Hope he is right, but I still do not think that is gonna work vs top 5 teams.This has been such a strange team in that they play like a true top 5 team in the second half of games, but stumble and bumble through the first half of games. I do believe that the second half of the Wisconsin game was their best half of football in any game this season, as they totally dominated a decent team in a truly tough environment.
For whatever reason, they play like two different teams in the first and second halves of games.Now, I have a buddy, blindly positive PSU fan, who says it only seems like they sleep through the first half. He says that the real thing we are seeing is PSU beating down their opponents physically until they finally collapse. Hope he is right, but I still do not think that is gonna work vs top 5 teams.
I am a Bills fan, too, and they have done a lot of the same thing this year, but like PSU they seem to be finally waking up a little earlier.For whatever reason, they play like two different teams in the first and second halves of games.
I do believe that is Franklin's overall philosophy, to be more conservative and wear down the opponent with a deeper team in the 2nd half. However, the change in our team, especially the defense, seems to begin suddenly starting with the first snap of the 3rd quarter. The wearing down of the other team wouldn't be so abrupt if they are fresh out of the locker room.Now, I have a buddy, blindly positive PSU fan, who says it only seems like they sleep through the first half. He says that the real thing we are seeing is PSU beating down their opponents physically until they finally collapse. Hope he is right, but I still do not think that is gonna work vs top 5 teams.
I don't think that will cut it against OSU. They have three outstanding WRs who can carve up a zone and are all deep threats. The interior of the DL has to get pressure to limit Howard's time to process, throw, and it causes their running game problems. The defense must play disciplined football with sure tackling. OSU RBs have speed to break long gainers. This game the defensive and offensive staffs have to adjust as the game progresses. I don't care how OSU looked against Nebraska, their offense can be explosive and their defense has many athletes.For whatever reason, they play like two different teams in the first and second halves of games.
We scored 7 pts in the 1st half vs WisconsinI am relieved to see PSU playing a little better in the first half of games. They have to be awake BEFORE the game starts this week if we are to have a chance vs OSU.
Our pattern vs Ohio State in recent years has been to start well and stay close until the 4th quarter, when the Buckeyes make winning plays.Now, I have a buddy, blindly positive PSU fan, who says it only seems like they sleep through the first half. He says that the real thing we are seeing is PSU beating down their opponents physically until they finally collapse. Hope he is right, but I still do not think that is gonna work vs top 5 teams.
I actually don’t think that we played that poorly in the first half overall; it’s just that the punter running for a first down on their first drive, Fleming dropping that pass on our first drive, and the Dinkins’ holding penalty at the end of the first half skewed everything.We scored 7 pts in the 1st half vs Wisconsin
The staff definitely should’ve reviewed tape of OSU’s last three games against Michigan and how Michigan attacked that team because their are some comparisons there.Our pattern vs Ohio State in recent years has been to start well and stay close until the 4th quarter, when the Buckeyes make winning plays.
But PSU has been really strong in the second half, and does seem to be wearing other teams down. So at the line of scrimmage, we appear to have the depth to play strong late vs Ohio State.
Start reasonably well, and I like the chances of flipping the script and finishing stronger than Ohio State.
We've had an interesting schedule.I am relieved to see PSU playing a little better in the first half of games. They have to be awake BEFORE the game starts this week if we are to have a chance vs OSU.
We dominated the first half versus Wisconsin. Could have easily been 21-3 at the break. Just a few mistakes. If Fleming catches that pass, the badgers start to press even more and that's not their game.I actually don’t think that we played that poorly in the first half overall; it’s just that the punter running for a first down on their first drive, Fleming dropping that pass on our first drive, and the Dinkins’ holding penalty at the end of the first half skewed everything.
This--it wasn't really close in the first half. We were clearly better--just not on the scoreboard--that's what has to changeWe dominated the first half versus Wisconsin. Could have easily been 21-3 at the break. Just a few mistakes. If Fleming catches that pass, the badgers start to press even more and that's not their game.
The only thing Wisconsin had was that fake punt which was a fluke, one long pass play and some pretty good punting.