True. We see pretty much the same arguments every year. Team is winning but flaws are pointed out. O line and running game are struggling, lack of depth of quality deep threat receivers, poor tackling, giving up 3rd and long, etc. Some take criticism a bit too far. Others get irritated anytime any flaw is even discussed and the snide comments start flowing.
Then we get roughly 5-6 games into the season with OSU/ Michigan on deck. More concerns brought up. More “5-0” posts in response. We get the obligatory “they’re just holding the offense back for OSU and Michigan”. (If I had a dollar every time that was posted on this board. ).
We’ll see in a few weeks if this year is any different but I see a lot of the same concerns from last year with the O line and running game. That’s been a huge issue over the years in deciding these top tier games.
But it isn't the same as last year - PSU is averaging 195 YPG Rushing, leads the Conference in First Downs Gained (by a pretty wide margi), Time Of Possession (by a wide margin) and Scoring. Our 3rd Down Conversion PCT is around 50% and our 4th Down Conversion is 95% (on 11 attempts).... All of these things are drastically better than the last several years, but people keep saying they aren't which is BS. BTW, we lost a starting OG at the start of the season - Tengwell (had to retire from the sport).... then we lost a 2nd starting OG in NW game early who didn't return to game (but is apparently fine based on CJF's latest comments), but people expect this to have no effect. The numbers to date are damn impressive and lead the Conference in almost every major category including Points Scored and First Downs.... but people still bitch because most of them are clear trolls and not real PSU fans.