Official PSU - Clemson '25 Pinstripe Bowl game thread
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Fair enough--I want the best QB period and you build an offense around them
Speaking of preferences, what does Campbell and his OC prefer? I honestly havent seen it discussed. Naturally that may play a big part in Grunks decision to stay.
I would like a throw first QB who can make multiple reads, then look to run if needed. I think between planned runs and scrambles, 10 to 15 carries a game is a good number. Enough to be a threat, but not over exposed to potential big hits.
Sorry, but is this accurate? Did it really happen? It’s from Facebook.It's a sad state when Herbie sticks up for PSU more than some of the fanbase on here. He nails it, and at the same time blasts Finebaum.
“SIT DOWN. AND LISTEN, PAUL.” — Kirk Herbstreit SHUTS DOWN Paul Finebaum LIVE ON AIR after a blistering takedown of Penn State ahead of their showdown with Clemson, leaving the studio frozen in silence.
Paul Finebaum thought it was just another routine segment.
Another debate.
Another target.
This time, it was Penn State.
With the Penn State vs Clemson matchup looming, Paul didn’t waste a second.
“Let’s stop pretending,” he snapped.
“This has been a disastrous season for Penn State.”
He went straight for the jugular.
“A team with no identity.”
“Underachieving talent.”
“A program that panicked and made the worst possible decisions at the worst possible time.”
Then came the bomb.
“Firing James Franklin was a mistake,” Paul said flatly.
“An emotional move. A short-sighted move. And one this program will regret for years.”
He wasn’t done.
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Paul turned his fire toward the athletic department.
“This falls squarely on AD Pat Kraft,” he continued.
“Poor leadership. Poor timing. And no clear plan.”
He called the interim era “chaotic,” openly questioning interim head coach Terry Smith.
“A stopgap coach with an impossible situation — and it shows on the field,” Paul said.
“Discipline slipping. Confidence gone.”
And then, the final shot.
“As for the future?”
“Hiring Matt Campbell doesn’t magically fix this mess. He’s walking into a broken locker room and unrealistic expectations.”
Paul leaned back, confident.
“And now they want to walk into a game against Clemson like nothing’s wrong?”
“They don’t stand a chance.”
His voice rose.
“Penn State is lost — structurally, culturally, and competitively.”
What Paul didn’t notice was the shift in the studio.
Because sitting across from him was Kirk Herbstreit.
And Kirk had heard enough.
Paul doubled down, citing the season’s inconsistencies as proof.
“This team has regressed,” he argued.
“They don’t know who they are. And Clemson will expose them.”
Then it happened.
Kirk slowly leaned forward.
No sarcasm.
No theatrics.
Just that calm, unmistakable authority.
“Paul,” Kirk said evenly, “you’re confusing turbulence with collapse.”
Paul blinked.
Kirk continued.
“Penn State didn’t fire James Franklin because the program was dead. They did it because the ceiling had been reached — and everyone knew it.”
He gestured subtly.
“That doesn’t erase a decade of stability. It doesn’t erase culture. And it sure doesn’t erase the players in that locker room.”
Kirk addressed Pat Kraft directly — without raising his voice.
“Leadership isn’t about avoiding criticism. It’s about making hard decisions when stagnation sets in.”
The room stayed quiet.
“As for Terry Smith,” Kirk said, “he stepped into chaos and kept the team together. That matters more than the box score.”
Paul tried to interject.
Kirk raised a hand — just slightly.
“Let me finish.”
He leaned in.
“You want to judge Matt Campbell before he coaches a game?”
“That’s lazy.”
Kirk didn’t flinch.
“He’s known for rebuilding culture, developing players, and stabilizing programs that need direction. Exactly what Penn State needs right now.”
Then he turned to Clemson.
“You’re acting like Clemson is walking into a broken, defeated team,” Kirk said.
“They’re walking into a Penn State team playing loose — with nothing to protect and everything to prove.”
He paused.
“One rough season doesn’t define a program. One coaching reset doesn’t erase decades of relevance.”
Then came the line that shifted everything.
“Criticize the timing. Criticize individual performances. Criticize execution.”
Kirk shook his head.
“But writing off Penn State entirely?”
“That’s not analysis. That’s noise.”
Silence.
Kirk finished calmly.
“I’ve covered this sport long enough to know this: programs that reset instead of settling are dangerous.”
He sat back.
“And teams everyone declares ‘finished’?”
“They’re usually the ones nobody wants to play.”
No shouting.
No drama.
Just control.
Paul Finebaum — usually the loudest voice in the room — leaned back, quiet.
Kirk Herbstreit didn’t defend Penn State with emotion.
He defended them with context.
And just like that, the narrative cracked.
I've seen this before. I'm 99% sure it's fake. We would have heard about it before.
Most of the Breaking PSU News stuff I see on FB is fake. If you see something on FB and you don't see it on BWI, it's probably fake.
Except our $3M D coordinator's defenses. See UCLA and Iowa games.
Bottom line is Franklin barely ever won as an underdog. Fact and deal with it or better yet go cheer for Va Tech.
Wow, thank you for sharing this. Finebaum is a Penn State hater through and through. He finds everything wrong with Penn State. I am glad Herbie put him in his place.It's a sad state when Herbie sticks up for PSU more than some of the fanbase on here. He nails it, and at the same time blasts Finebaum.
“SIT DOWN. AND LISTEN, PAUL.” — Kirk Herbstreit SHUTS DOWN Paul Finebaum LIVE ON AIR after a blistering takedown of Penn State ahead of their showdown with Clemson, leaving the studio frozen in silence.
Paul Finebaum thought it was just another routine segment.
Another debate.
Another target.
This time, it was Penn State.
With the Penn State vs Clemson matchup looming, Paul didn’t waste a second.
“Let’s stop pretending,” he snapped.
“This has been a disastrous season for Penn State.”
He went straight for the jugular.
“A team with no identity.”
“Underachieving talent.”
“A program that panicked and made the worst possible decisions at the worst possible time.”
Then came the bomb.
“Firing James Franklin was a mistake,” Paul said flatly.
“An emotional move. A short-sighted move. And one this program will regret for years.”
He wasn’t done.
WATCH FULL STORY[VIDEO]https://winboost.live/.../down-kirk-calm-truth-silenced...
Paul turned his fire toward the athletic department.
“This falls squarely on AD Pat Kraft,” he continued.
“Poor leadership. Poor timing. And no clear plan.”
He called the interim era “chaotic,” openly questioning interim head coach Terry Smith.
“A stopgap coach with an impossible situation — and it shows on the field,” Paul said.
“Discipline slipping. Confidence gone.”
And then, the final shot.
“As for the future?”
“Hiring Matt Campbell doesn’t magically fix this mess. He’s walking into a broken locker room and unrealistic expectations.”
Paul leaned back, confident.
“And now they want to walk into a game against Clemson like nothing’s wrong?”
“They don’t stand a chance.”
His voice rose.
“Penn State is lost — structurally, culturally, and competitively.”
What Paul didn’t notice was the shift in the studio.
Because sitting across from him was Kirk Herbstreit.
And Kirk had heard enough.
Paul doubled down, citing the season’s inconsistencies as proof.
“This team has regressed,” he argued.
“They don’t know who they are. And Clemson will expose them.”
Then it happened.
Kirk slowly leaned forward.
No sarcasm.
No theatrics.
Just that calm, unmistakable authority.
“Paul,” Kirk said evenly, “you’re confusing turbulence with collapse.”
Paul blinked.
Kirk continued.
“Penn State didn’t fire James Franklin because the program was dead. They did it because the ceiling had been reached — and everyone knew it.”
He gestured subtly.
“That doesn’t erase a decade of stability. It doesn’t erase culture. And it sure doesn’t erase the players in that locker room.”
Kirk addressed Pat Kraft directly — without raising his voice.
“Leadership isn’t about avoiding criticism. It’s about making hard decisions when stagnation sets in.”
The room stayed quiet.
“As for Terry Smith,” Kirk said, “he stepped into chaos and kept the team together. That matters more than the box score.”
Paul tried to interject.
Kirk raised a hand — just slightly.
“Let me finish.”
He leaned in.
“You want to judge Matt Campbell before he coaches a game?”
“That’s lazy.”
Kirk didn’t flinch.
“He’s known for rebuilding culture, developing players, and stabilizing programs that need direction. Exactly what Penn State needs right now.”
Then he turned to Clemson.
“You’re acting like Clemson is walking into a broken, defeated team,” Kirk said.
“They’re walking into a Penn State team playing loose — with nothing to protect and everything to prove.”
He paused.
“One rough season doesn’t define a program. One coaching reset doesn’t erase decades of relevance.”
Then came the line that shifted everything.
“Criticize the timing. Criticize individual performances. Criticize execution.”
Kirk shook his head.
“But writing off Penn State entirely?”
“That’s not analysis. That’s noise.”
Silence.
Kirk finished calmly.
“I’ve covered this sport long enough to know this: programs that reset instead of settling are dangerous.”
He sat back.
“And teams everyone declares ‘finished’?”
“They’re usually the ones nobody wants to play.”
No shouting.
No drama.
Just control.
Paul Finebaum — usually the loudest voice in the room — leaned back, quiet.
Kirk Herbstreit didn’t defend Penn State with emotion.
He defended them with context.
And just like that, the narrative cracked.
Never happened. Fake as Lando.
You people will believe anybody that says anything positive about PS regardless of how stupid or incredible it sounds. If Finebaum said something complimentary about the program you would eat it up and beg for more.
Unfortunately for you I'm very real...and apparently living rent free in your head
