Commentary and opinions about the current game, the season, the prospects for future seasons, JoePa, Big Ten officiating, and any other related subjects on which I wish to go off.
The good news? Our first three opponents, Akron, BC, and UCF, are ranked 90th, 29th, and 95th, respectively, by Sports Illustrated. In most years–at least in the past–this sort of ranking would practically guarantee a 3-0 start. The bad news? Our own Nittany Lions are ranked 50th. No guarantees there. This is certainly the worst initial ranking this turkey can remember. (And I was around in the...
This season, the Big Ten will institute a trial of instant replay reviewing of close calls made by on field officials. Other NCAA conferences may choose to adopt the system if the Big Ten trial is successful. Clearly, JoePa, who had been complaining loudly about blown calls costing the Lions close games, exerted some influence over the decision by the conference. The replay review will be done...
It’s just about that time again! The long football drought will soon end. PSU’s 2004 season kicks off with the Akron game on September 4. Zack Mills and the Nittany Lions are making themselves ready for what we hope will be a Cinderella season after last year’s disappointing campaign. Fellow Penn Staters: like Rodney Dangerfield, we’re just not getting any respect! The...