Toggle sidebar

Official PSU - Clemson '25 Pinstripe Bowl game thread

Ludd

Ludd

All-Conference
Oct 12, 2021
3,851
4,172
113
Nittering Nabob said:
You have issues..... Much like Fraudklin, you want your QB running and eventually getting injured.
Click to expand...
I don’t want him running all the time, but when he needs to pick up a first down, I think he needs to be able to do it. I can’t think of too many NC teams recently that haven’t had a QB that could run a little (or NFL teams for that matter). And that’s not called having issues, it’s called having an opinion. Do you have issues because you think limiting your team to only two options is better?
 
T

TheWizardofCamelot

All-Conference
Oct 12, 2015
1,065
1,518
113
I’m worried the DL room gets hard to portal but there are a bunch of young guys I like. Kemajou, Blanding, Gilliam, Wafle, Harvey. Throw in Granville, pretty strong. Maybe need a depth piece or two in the portal.

I really hope we can keep Campbell and Rojas. Those two with Tatsche and Wylie? All of a sudden that room looks good again. Need a LB in the portal though.

Young secondary played great today. Dixon is an absolute stud and must keep. Lane, Mack, and ABS at safety is a deep core.
 
  • Like
Reactions: DaytonRickster, Bison13, LB99 and 1 other person
Itraindogs

Itraindogs

All-Conference
Nov 28, 2024
1,300
2,442
113
Ludd said:
I don’t want him running all the time, but when he needs to pick up a first down, I think he needs to be able to do it. I can’t think of too many NC teams recently that haven’t had a QB that could run a little (or NFL teams for that matter). And that’s not called having issues, it’s called having an opinion. Do you have issues because you think limiting your team to only two options is better?
Click to expand...
But why exactly do you think he cannot run for a 1st down when he has to? He has shown he can do this on several occasions. BUT, it is never designed runs or you risk losing him like they lost Allar. When the play breaks down he has shown that he certainly can pick up the necessary yards. The excellent trait he has, however, is that he does NOT panic, like Allar, he stands in the pocket, evades pressure very well, and looks to pass first. Failing that he has tucked it and run.

So, discuss the parameters of your expectation when a QB should run the ball. Surely, you do not mean designed runs to put him in harms way.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 84lion, SkiSkiSki, DaytonRickster and 1 other person
Ludd

Ludd

All-Conference
Oct 12, 2021
3,851
4,172
113
Itraindogs said:
But why exactly do you think he cannot run for a 1st down when he has to? He has shown he can do this on several occasions. BUT, it is never designed runs or you risk losing him like they lost Allar. When the play breaks down he has shown that he certainly can pick up the necessary yards. The excellent trait he has, however, is that he does NOT panic, like Allar, he stands in the pocket, evades pressure very well, and looks to pass first. Failing that he has tucked it and run.

So, discuss the parameters of your expectation when a QB should run the ball. Surely, you do not mean designed runs to put him in harms way.
Click to expand...
I think using a QB much like the Eagles used Hurts last year is good, or the Chiefs and Mahomes. Mixing in an occasional QB run or having a QB who can run makes the defense have to keep an eye on that. Only being able to run when you have 15 yards of open grass in front of you and then not doing it very well doesn’t keep the defense thinking about it. It’s just a personal preference…I don’t necessarily want a running QB, but a passing QB who has the ability to run is the way to go.
 
D

Dbsteel

Junior
Jan 15, 2014
166
231
43
TheWizardofCamelot said:
Grunk was probably told absolutely no running. The back up was Liam Clifford for f*ck sake.

As far as Grunk’s dual threat abilities, I don’t think we’ll know until next season.
Click to expand...
He looked like he moved around the pocket fine to me. Running just gets you hurt.
 
D

DaytonRickster

All-Conference
May 29, 2001
2,551
2,984
113
TheWizardofCamelot said:
Martin and Hayes look like they could be a very effective 1-2 punch.

I was also impressed with the OL play - 4/5 opt outs but Cousins/Shanahan/Donkoh could be a really solid core next year. I thought Boyer held up okay as well, just needs an offseason to bulk up.

If we keep Rapp/Reynolds, then the TE room is in really good hands. They complement each other much better than Dink.

Outside of Howard, we’re going to need to go portal heavy at WR. I know they liked a couple of the FR that didn’t play this year, but I’d imagine we get hit hard in that room to the portal.
Click to expand...
Boyer got beat several times but it was by Clemson's 1st team ACC DE. Really not too bad for an OL with almost no game experience. He's a keeper.
 
  • Like
Reactions: SkiSkiSki
D

DaytonRickster

All-Conference
May 29, 2001
2,551
2,984
113
Ludd said:
I don’t want him running all the time, but when he needs to pick up a first down, I think he needs to be able to do it. I can’t think of too many NC teams recently that haven’t had a QB that could run a little (or NFL teams for that matter). And that’s not called having issues, it’s called having an opinion. Do you have issues because you think limiting your team to only two options is better?
Click to expand...
Again, he can move in the pocket and scramble if he has to. They couldn't risk him getting hurt and being unable to play with Smolik out for the season and Clifford the emergency QB.
 
  • Like
Reactions: LB99
P

PSUcup

Senior
Nov 6, 2012
329
740
93
My college roommate informed me today that this is PSU’s first win as an underdog since 2021? Is that accurate? If so ,,, just wow
 
T

trufan

Senior
Nov 16, 2025
218
738
93
Itraindogs said:
But why exactly do you think he cannot run for a 1st down when he has to? He has shown he can do this on several occasions. BUT, it is never designed runs or you risk losing him like they lost Allar. When the play breaks down he has shown that he certainly can pick up the necessary yards. The excellent trait he has, however, is that he does NOT panic, like Allar, he stands in the pocket, evades pressure very well, and looks to pass first. Failing that he has tucked it and run.

So, discuss the parameters of your expectation when a QB should run the ball. Surely, you do not mean designed runs to put him in harms way.
Click to expand...
This...no happy feet with Grunk, his eyes stay downfield and he has a quick release.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Itraindogs, BobPSU92, Bison13 and 3 others
Nittering Nabob

Nittering Nabob

All-Conference
Sep 17, 2024
2,700
2,502
113
DaytonRickster said:
Thank you coach Trautwein for putting together a solid OL unit for the bowl game. Hope it works out well for you at your alma mater.
Click to expand...
PSU is going to miss Phil. Perhaps Matt C will have an epiphany, divide the OL coaching responsibilities and bring back Phil.

Tattoo boy doesn't impress me.
 
T

TangSoo

Junior
Oct 29, 2021
79
281
53
Lil Nicky Scarfo said:
Nolan Rucci of all guys sitting out annoys me. Legacy and given a chance to resurrect his career at PSU and he bails
Click to expand...

Must be a generational thing is all I can figure. How the **** can you go to a game healthy, don't have a multi-million dollar contract on the line, and stand around posing for pictures while your team is battling. ****** up value system.
 
  • Like
  • Angry
Reactions: creamery freak, MacNit, NoBareFeet and 4 others
You must log in or register to reply here.