Comments on: Showdown in Columbus http://www.nittanyturkey.com/archives/2008/10/24/982/ Mostly about Penn State football, this is a tale told by idiots, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:33:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: The Nittany Turkey http://www.nittanyturkey.com/archives/2008/10/24/982/comment-page-1/#comment-76116 The Nittany Turkey Sun, 26 Oct 2008 14:38:27 +0000 http://www.nittanyturkey.com/?p=982#comment-76116 Amazing game, T.C. PSU forced the pivotal turnover and capitalized. The defense was impressively up to the task. I think Bama stands a better chance of losing than Texas because the talent is evenly distributed between the SEC divisions, unlike the Big 12. I'll be writing more about the game later today. ---TNT Amazing game, T.C. PSU forced the pivotal turnover and capitalized. The defense was impressively up to the task.

I think Bama stands a better chance of losing than Texas because the talent is evenly distributed between the SEC divisions, unlike the Big 12.

I’ll be writing more about the game later today.

—TNT

]]> By: T.C. http://www.nittanyturkey.com/archives/2008/10/24/982/comment-page-1/#comment-76098 T.C. Sun, 26 Oct 2008 05:34:36 +0000 http://www.nittanyturkey.com/?p=982#comment-76098 Well, they did 2, 3 and 4...Didn't do much of #1, but a win is a win, and this was a GREAT win! What's I say, if Pryor throws more than 20 passes and Beanie rushes for less than 100 yards we almost definitely win. The first 3 quarters were painful, but the 4th quarter was bliss. I just hope that Bama loses, or all Big 12 teams have at least one loss (unlikely) so Penn State can at least have a chance at a MNC if they happen to run the table. How painful would that be for Paterno to be shut out of the MNC (again) with an undefeated season? Ugh. Well, they did 2, 3 and 4…Didn’t do much of #1, but a win is a win, and this was a GREAT win! What’s I say, if Pryor throws more than 20 passes and Beanie rushes for less than 100 yards we almost definitely win. The first 3 quarters were painful, but the 4th quarter was bliss.

I just hope that Bama loses, or all Big 12 teams have at least one loss (unlikely) so Penn State can at least have a chance at a MNC if they happen to run the table. How painful would that be for Paterno to be shut out of the MNC (again) with an undefeated season? Ugh.

]]> By: The Nittany Turkey http://www.nittanyturkey.com/archives/2008/10/24/982/comment-page-1/#comment-76066 The Nittany Turkey Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:46:29 +0000 http://www.nittanyturkey.com/?p=982#comment-76066 PENN STATE! I guess that between you and me, T.C., we've boiled down the keys to the game: 1) Use the whole playbook on offense and don't let up 2) Stop Beanie 3) Make Pryor throw the ball Furthermore, I'll add one that goes without saying: 4) Take care of the damn ball If the Nittany Lions can manage to sustain an effort encompassing all those keys throughout the entire game (i.e., not starting 20 minutes into the game), they'll indeed win easily. I'm hoping to hell that they can. I'd dearly love to see them get through this game unscathed. ---TNT PENN STATE!

I guess that between you and me, T.C., we’ve boiled down the keys to the game:

1) Use the whole playbook on offense and don’t let up
2) Stop Beanie
3) Make Pryor throw the ball

Furthermore, I’ll add one that goes without saying:

4) Take care of the damn ball

If the Nittany Lions can manage to sustain an effort encompassing all those keys throughout the entire game (i.e., not starting 20 minutes into the game), they’ll indeed win easily. I’m hoping to hell that they can. I’d dearly love to see them get through this game unscathed.

—TNT

]]> By: T.C. http://www.nittanyturkey.com/archives/2008/10/24/982/comment-page-1/#comment-76063 T.C. Sat, 25 Oct 2008 03:39:35 +0000 http://www.nittanyturkey.com/?p=982#comment-76063 Don't get me wrong TNT, I'm VERY nervous about this game, and no doubt Penn State CAN lose this game. What I'm saying is that if Penn State plays their "A" game, they win pretty easily. Just too much balance on offense that you can't truly stop them. There are threats at all 3 WR positions, threats at RB, threat at QB, and I haven't even mentioned the TEs. Schuler and Quarless haven't been utilized much this year in the passing game, but when they've been called on they've made some plays and their definitely someone to keep an eye on (I think we'll see a few throws to the TE in this game). Most of the time defenses need to worry about containing 1 or 2, maybe 3 players on offense...What do you do when you need to worry about AT LEAST 5 different players who can pick up big yardage on any given play? If we're on our game, I don't think we can be stopped. Yes, if Paterno reverts to "sphincter mode" then we may be doomed. We need to put on a Wisconsin-type performance and not let up until the final whistle blows, or until we have a 5 TD lead. I've been impressed by the performance of this team and the coaching/play-calling much more so than I can ever remember. Listening to Paterno talk about this offense, he sounds like he has the utmost confidence in their ability to execute and that's why I think he won't be afraid to unleash the hounds. I think he also realizes that although our defense has played better-than-expected to date, it's not really the same defense we've grown accustomed to in recent years and we're going to need to score some points to feel comfortable with our chances. Our D-Line is solid, although we don't have much depth, and our secondary has played well so far but haven't been tested much. The LB play has been a concern compared to the past several years. I hope the LBs can really step up this week and stop Beanie and Pryor near the line of scrimmage rather than 5+ yards downfield. If Beanie rushes for under 100 yards, and Pryor throws more than 20 passes (heck, maybe even more than 15 passes), that should almost definitely signal a win. WE ARE! Don’t get me wrong TNT, I’m VERY nervous about this game, and no doubt Penn State CAN lose this game. What I’m saying is that if Penn State plays their “A” game, they win pretty easily. Just too much balance on offense that you can’t truly stop them. There are threats at all 3 WR positions, threats at RB, threat at QB, and I haven’t even mentioned the TEs. Schuler and Quarless haven’t been utilized much this year in the passing game, but when they’ve been called on they’ve made some plays and their definitely someone to keep an eye on (I think we’ll see a few throws to the TE in this game). Most of the time defenses need to worry about containing 1 or 2, maybe 3 players on offense…What do you do when you need to worry about AT LEAST 5 different players who can pick up big yardage on any given play? If we’re on our game, I don’t think we can be stopped.

Yes, if Paterno reverts to “sphincter mode” then we may be doomed. We need to put on a Wisconsin-type performance and not let up until the final whistle blows, or until we have a 5 TD lead. I’ve been impressed by the performance of this team and the coaching/play-calling much more so than I can ever remember. Listening to Paterno talk about this offense, he sounds like he has the utmost confidence in their ability to execute and that’s why I think he won’t be afraid to unleash the hounds. I think he also realizes that although our defense has played better-than-expected to date, it’s not really the same defense we’ve grown accustomed to in recent years and we’re going to need to score some points to feel comfortable with our chances. Our D-Line is solid, although we don’t have much depth, and our secondary has played well so far but haven’t been tested much. The LB play has been a concern compared to the past several years. I hope the LBs can really step up this week and stop Beanie and Pryor near the line of scrimmage rather than 5+ yards downfield.

If Beanie rushes for under 100 yards, and Pryor throws more than 20 passes (heck, maybe even more than 15 passes), that should almost definitely signal a win.

WE ARE!

]]> By: The Nittany Turkey http://www.nittanyturkey.com/archives/2008/10/24/982/comment-page-1/#comment-76044 The Nittany Turkey Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:39:13 +0000 http://www.nittanyturkey.com/?p=982#comment-76044 You guys are the consummate optimists, and that's indeed unusual for you, Parkeyboy. I can almost convince myself to believe what you're both proffering---almost. After all, if USC can score 35 against the OSU defense, the Lions should be able to score 31. That was at home for USC, though, and after an early field goal by OSU, USC came out with guns a-blazin' and buried the Bucks, who also did their share of self-burying with three turnovers to USC's one. It can certainly be argued that PSU's receivers are better than USC's, which will only come into play if Paterno allows the game plan to be as liberal as it was against Wisconsin. I believe that is a big key, but I've seen the reversion to sphincter mode too many times. Furthermore, Beanie was able to run on PSU's defense last year for over 100 yards. Remember that last year's defense had the services of Dan Connor and Sean Lee, for whom Josh Hull and Tyrell Sales could only wish to someday hold their jock straps. Beanie last year was a singular running threat; the Lions didn't have Pryor to concern themselves about. I think it will be a rough day for the rush defense. One great change for the Nittany Lions from last year is the absence of Anthony Morelli, who did his best to give away the game. However, this year's team has shown a disturbing penchant for losing the ball. I agree with you guys that if all goes well, PSU can beat the Buckeyes. However, shit happens, and it ain't a perfect world, and I still have to believe that they go down by at least a field goal. Remember, USC, Georgia, Florida, LSU, and Oklahoma didn't think they could lose. They all had their vulnerabilities, as does this Penn State team. May the better team win! ---TNT You guys are the consummate optimists, and that’s indeed unusual for you, Parkeyboy. I can almost convince myself to believe what you’re both proffering—almost. After all, if USC can score 35 against the OSU defense, the Lions should be able to score 31. That was at home for USC, though, and after an early field goal by OSU, USC came out with guns a-blazin’ and buried the Bucks, who also did their share of self-burying with three turnovers to USC’s one. It can certainly be argued that PSU’s receivers are better than USC’s, which will only come into play if Paterno allows the game plan to be as liberal as it was against Wisconsin. I believe that is a big key, but I’ve seen the reversion to sphincter mode too many times.

Furthermore, Beanie was able to run on PSU’s defense last year for over 100 yards. Remember that last year’s defense had the services of Dan Connor and Sean Lee, for whom Josh Hull and Tyrell Sales could only wish to someday hold their jock straps. Beanie last year was a singular running threat; the Lions didn’t have Pryor to concern themselves about. I think it will be a rough day for the rush defense.

One great change for the Nittany Lions from last year is the absence of Anthony Morelli, who did his best to give away the game. However, this year’s team has shown a disturbing penchant for losing the ball.

I agree with you guys that if all goes well, PSU can beat the Buckeyes. However, shit happens, and it ain’t a perfect world, and I still have to believe that they go down by at least a field goal.

Remember, USC, Georgia, Florida, LSU, and Oklahoma didn’t think they could lose. They all had their vulnerabilities, as does this Penn State team.

May the better team win!

—TNT

]]> By: Parkeyboy http://www.nittanyturkey.com/archives/2008/10/24/982/comment-page-1/#comment-76042 Parkeyboy Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:11:00 +0000 http://www.nittanyturkey.com/?p=982#comment-76042 What up Turk? Its been awhile. I usually take a pessamistic approach to PSU. It just works for me. However, I have a good feeling about this game. To me it seems like OSU really only does well against 1 dimensional attacks. When they are faced with many offensive weapons (ala USC) they do not show up. Considering the PSU receivers, and Royster, and the running and passing ability of Clark. I think the buckeyes are going to have their hands full. Also, I just think the lack of Pryors experience, will in end hurt them. I just do not see a freshman QB beating PSU in a game of this magnitude. Although if PSU cant keep him contained, he will have some impressive runs no doubt. This is our year. PSU 31 OSU 17. What up Turk?
Its been awhile. I usually take a pessamistic approach to PSU. It just works for me. However, I have a good feeling about this game. To me it seems like OSU really only does well against 1 dimensional attacks. When they are faced with many offensive weapons (ala USC) they do not show up. Considering the PSU receivers, and Royster, and the running and passing ability of Clark. I think the buckeyes are going to have their hands full. Also, I just think the lack of Pryors experience, will in end hurt them. I just do not see a freshman QB beating PSU in a game of this magnitude. Although if PSU cant keep him contained, he will have some impressive runs no doubt. This is our year. PSU 31 OSU 17.

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