Official PSU - Clemson '25 Pinstripe Bowl game thread
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Grunk put up good numbers today, which would have been way better without all the drops. Especially since he didnt have Singleton and Allen to lean on. Although Martin looked good today and got 100 yards. Campbell needs to retain him.
Even under duress Allar rarely threw to his check down RB's out in the flat. Grunk hit them 2-3 times today with accuracy.
I think Allar was sabotaged by the coaching staff telling him to take care of the ball and not turn it over early in his career. I think they were in his head and he never broke free of that.
Wouldn’t be surprised if he goes first round. Edge rushers are so coveted I could see it.
Supposedly the extra practices are a big advantage in preparing for next year. This would keep the non-playoff teams on a par with playoff teams.
It was just seven games, but seven important games ending with four consecutive wins. The team could have imploded, but Terry kept things together, and they improved under him. Terry will go down as a legend in Penn State lore. Plus, he’s all class.
I’m happy with what Terry has accomplished but he really would have been legendary if we would have been able to keep the core of the recruiting class intact. That was the most disappointing aspect of his tenure.
Howard had a couple of catches and made a nice block on one of the runs to the outside by Martin. I did not remember seeing Denmark in the game, but Howard played significant snaps.
He was sabotage by the former staff and NIL people
I’m fully on board team Grunk.
That's a big ask. I think he maintained the team about as good as possible under the circumstances.
Like what I saw today. We still have a decent group of players for Campbell to start with next year. He has a big decision on whether to keep Grunk or go after Becht. Grunk is really coming on. So nice to see a QB throw it deep over the middle. Martin looks like the real deal at RB. TE had their moments today. We still need to improve at WR. Hopefully portal and new coaches will help. DBs are going to be good next year. Kudos to DDS for playing today. LB and DLine might need some help in the portal as well. Overall it was refreshing to see new players get their chance and many play well. It's now Campbell's ship to steer. Time to get behind the new staff and the players
Oh, so the good teams on your schedule that you have to beat? Is Grunk beating Michigan and USC next year? Is he beating OSU and Oregon? That’s the next level. Is he the next level.
I’m just saying Grunk hasn’t beaten anyone of note. Yes, he has gotten better as the year wore on. And he was excellent today - against a 7-6 team with 24 opt outs.
I hope I’ve posted here enough that people wouldn’t label me a hater or a troll. I’m just being realistic about the facts of Grunk’s season.
Was I over emotional and critical during the Iowa/OSU/Indiana stretch? Yep, I’ll admit it. But I’m still not crowning him the guy yet. If Campbell likes Becht or another kid in the portal, I’ll trust him.
Has Becht beaten such teams?
It's one thing to bring in a QB that is proven at a high level, but from where I sit I'm not sure that Becht is some substantial improvement over Grunk and Grunk has 3 years to develop. And honestly would cost less in NIL money to retain so would allow for more resources to fill holes elsewhere.
He beat Indiana, until the defense said "not so fast ,my friends "
He won't be playing OSU or Oregon next season, at least until the playoff.
Back in the day bowl games were a reward in someplace warm with a beach. Now if there’s a bigg enough check and players getting paid the school only reaps the reward.
You were being a little unreasonable and now you’re doubling down. That’s your prerogative.
Is Cam Wallace in the portal or injured? I thought he was 1st man up after Allen and Singleton.
And he shrugged it off and kept playing, like all the good ones do.
Yes, I guess I am.
The goal is to win the BIG and the natty. The most important position in football is the QB. Based on this year’s sample, do you think Grunk does that? He played well against bad teams and bad against good teams - those really are the facts as of today.
He’s young and has some room for growth - that’s the biggest key. If you can pull a highly rated QB from the portal and pay Grunk to sit a year or so… that may be the best path.
Im not crowning Grunk the second coming based off a win against a mediocre Clemson with 24 opt outs.
If they prove themselves at VoTech and elsewhere, they can always portal back.