I doubt it. This team, especially the young OL need all the practice time they can get.Is that still a thing?
Sarcasm…we should have played last year…as we all noticed, we could use the work!Why opt out? You get to practice, get some younger players more work. Sometimes you lose money, but you got to go.
They’ve had all Spring practice and the last 4 months of both practice and games.I doubt it. This team, especially the young OL need all the practice time they can get.
WrongThey absolutely should decline a bowl this year. They are 1 game over .500.
Notre Dame did it a few years back. We did it last year. And I say do it again. It doesn't help to lose a meaningless game against a team from conference USA.Is that still a thing?
There are no rules in CFB these days. They can still practice. Especially if they are getting paid. It is now football first.As upset as I am over the season, those extra bowl practices are invaluable for developing the underclassmen. So, no, no opt-out plus I am sure PSU would like the $$$ and even though we are pissed, PSU still draws fans to the bowl and gets good TV ratings.
I did say "YOUNG" OL like Tangwell, Christ those guys. Not Miranda and Walker.They’ve had all Spring practice and the last 4 months of both practice and games.
What they clearly have not learned by now, they will not learn with an extra 2 weeks of practice.
I did say "YOUNG" OL like Tangwell, Christ those guys. Not Miranda and Walker.
And you don't think extra practice and possibly game time for the back up QB could be beneficial?
If not then this conversation is over.
Hate to say it, we are probably worse. 5-7 or 6-6 are in play.The extra practice won't matter. We'll still look like crap next season.
No need to get testy. We just disagree.I did say "YOUNG" OL like Tangwell, Christ those guys. Not Miranda and Walker.
And you don't think extra practice and possibly game time for the back up QB could be beneficial?
If not then this conversation is over.
Quitter attitude. You'd should apply for a asst coach position. Just what we need.The extra practice won't matter. We'll still look like crap next season.
and you deserve better, right?They absolutely should decline a bowl this year. They are 1 game over .500.
Totally agree. Plus Franklin probably gets a bonus in his contract, not an unusual incentive, to get his team into a bowl game. He does not deserve one more cent for his deplorable coaching ability.I wish, but no way. 6-6 and 7-5 teams should not be in bowls. Especially teams that finish 8th in their conference.
I think these two weeks of practice could be what really cements proper tackling technique for Brandon Smith.They’ve had all Spring practice and the last 4 months of both practice and games.
What they clearly have not learned by now, they will not learn with an extra 2 weeks of practice.
I love your optimism.I think these two weeks of practice could be what really cements proper tackling technique for Brandon Smith.
I nearly threw up yesterday when Blackledge made a comment that "PSU is without it's best OLman, Rasheed Walker #53!" How freaking bad is that!!I did say "YOUNG" OL like Tangwell, Christ those guys. Not Miranda and Walker.
And you don't think extra practice and possibly game time for the back up QB could be beneficial?
If not then this conversation is over.
Nope. It has nothing to do with me.and you deserve better, right?
You’re funny.I think these two weeks of practice could be what really cements proper tackling technique for Brandon Smith.
The problem is, that will never happen. The bowl game will see the same guys we have seen all season. And we will see the same results. No protection, poor tackling, stupid penalties, etc..I would sit under performers , the upper class-men who can't tackle , catch a pass, hold on to the ball , block and say you're sitting this one out . The future is the bench and the incoming class.
I don't know how the process works maybe you or someone else does, but when Franklin sits down with these guys at the end of the season does he say you need to move on , you're going to be our scout team running back, or quarterback, or we'll work with you ?The problem is, that will never happen. The bowl game will see the same guys we have seen all season. And we will see the same results. No protection, poor tackling, stupid penalties, etc..
But the good news is there will be plenty of hugs and no feelings will be hurt.
We’ve had years of bad tacklers. Cam Brown out, Brandon Smith in. Next bad tackler up!!! Absolutely no reason at this point to think the younger players will be better at it.I would sit under performers , the upper class-men who can't tackle , catch a pass, hold on to the ball , block and say you're sitting this one out . The future is the bench and the incoming class.
Don't expect much. In case anyone hasn't noticed, Penn State has become one of those "Wait 'till next year" programs.We need as many practices as possible for the younger players. Definitely go to a bowl game.
For those really upset about this season, well, we have a lot of company. I found this on another site and found it to be interesting:
This has been one strange CF season. Totally unpredictable. The four teams that have dominated the playoffs over the last few years - Alabama, Clemson, OSU and Oklahoma - could all be shut out this year especially if Georgia beats Alabama as expected. In fact, Alabama, Clemson, OSU and Oklahoma were all rated in most of the top 5 preseason polls.
Even the 2 preseason B1G picks - OSU and Wisky - fell short of their goals. Let's just move on to 2022 and see what happes as PSU has some great young talent and a very good 2022 class coming in