PSU may very well go into Columbus next month and (finally) beat a good team

[PSUFTG]

But they will never have a better set up to beat a high quality team than they did tonight.

And the story of the game is not "Allar's interception once again leads to frustrating finish", The story of the game is:
"PSU comes into a big game that was in their sights for months - and absolutely lays an egg for three quarters".

Why? Who knows.
Not having a legit QB coach (despite the most expensive coaching staff payroll in CFB history)?
Bad "culture"?
Fragile team psyche?
Game-day bit-spitting by coaching staff?
Who knows? But there is a reason this program has been so dreadful against quality opponents. The sooner that demon is exorcised, the better.

 

[MacNit]

But they will never have a better set up to beat a high quality team than they did tonight.

And the story of the game is not "Allar's interception once again leads to frustrating finish", The story of the game is:
"PSU comes into a big game that was in their sights for months - and absolutely lays an egg for three quarters".

Why? Who knows.
Not having a legit QB coach (despite the most expensive coaching staff payroll in CFB history)?
Bad "culture"?
Fragile team psyche?
Game-day bit-spitting by coaching staff?
Who knows? But there is a reason this program has been so dreadful against quality opponents. The sooner that demon is exorcised, the better.

Beat O$U in Columbus? With Franklin? You need to stop drinking. All kidding aside - spot on!

They better start worrying about Indiana.

 

[BobPSU92]

Penn State is not beating Tosu.

 

[BiochemPSU]

The word “may” is doing a lot of heavy lifting in that sentence.

 

[BostonNit]

But they will never have a better set up to beat a high quality team than they did tonight.

And the story of the game is not "Allar's interception once again leads to frustrating finish", The story of the game is:
"PSU comes into a big game that was in their sights for months - and absolutely lays an egg for three quarters".

Why? Who knows.
Not having a legit QB coach (despite the most expensive coaching staff payroll in CFB history)?
Bad "culture"?
Fragile team psyche?
Game-day bit-spitting by coaching staff?
Who knows? But there is a reason this program has been so dreadful against quality opponents. The sooner that demon is exorcised, the better.

 

[haveyoumethoward]

Pipe dream.

 

[frnkwms1212]

Continued lowered expectations lead to resignation. A W will not happen. I will probably watch to see how they lose, the only way I can be interested to watch.

 

[olelion]

But they will never have a better set up to beat a high quality team than they did tonight.

And the story of the game is not "Allar's interception once again leads to frustrating finish", The story of the game is:
"PSU comes into a big game that was in their sights for months - and absolutely lays an egg for three quarters".

Why? Who knows.
Not having a legit QB coach (despite the most expensive coaching staff payroll in CFB history)?
Bad "culture"?
Fragile team psyche?
Game-day bit-spitting by coaching staff?
Who knows? But there is a reason this program has been so dreadful against quality opponents. The sooner that demon is exorcised, the better.

This team is no where as good as the pre season hype. 10-2 might be quite a stretch

 

[LMTLION]

At best we are 1-1 vs Indy and OSU.

 

[BCS PSU]

But they will never have a better set up to beat a high quality team than they did tonight.

And the story of the game is not "Allar's interception once again leads to frustrating finish", The story of the game is:
"PSU comes into a big game that was in their sights for months - and absolutely lays an egg for three quarters".

Why? Who knows.
Not having a legit QB coach (despite the most expensive coaching staff payroll in CFB history)?
Bad "culture"?
Fragile team psyche?
Game-day bit-spitting by coaching staff?
Who knows? But there is a reason this program has been so dreadful against quality opponents. The sooner that demon is exorcised, the better.

I guess that you didn’t see OSU walk into a very tough place to play and beat a pretty good team while their first year qb played like a seasoned vet. Not only will this PSU team lose to OSU, probably by a lopsided score, but they very easily could lose four to five more games; at this point, I wouldn’t be surprised if they lost at MSU and/or Rutgers, let alone at Iowa and OSU. Also, IU appears to be a much better team than PSU.

 

[MadChill]

But they will never have a better set up to beat a high quality team than they did tonight.

And the story of the game is not "Allar's interception once again leads to frustrating finish", The story of the game is:
"PSU comes into a big game that was in their sights for months - and absolutely lays an egg for three quarters".

Why? Who knows.
Not having a legit QB coach (despite the most expensive coaching staff payroll in CFB history)?
Bad "culture"?
Fragile team psyche?
Game-day bit-spitting by coaching staff?
Who knows? But there is a reason this program has been so dreadful against quality opponents. The sooner that demon is exorcised, the better.

Your Nit-11 should garner victories v @ UCLA and Northwestern. That would get them to 5-1. The question becomes, when will they become bowl eligible? v @ IA, @ Ohio State, IN, @ Michigan State, NE, or @ Rutger? Not too hard of a stretch to say they won't get there until @ Michigan State, which means they would be 6-4. Yikes.

 

[jimjim47]

LOL James Franklin. Please keep him for the next 20 years,

 

[Midnighter]

But they will never have a better set up to beat a high quality team than they did tonight.

And the story of the game is not "Allar's interception once again leads to frustrating finish", The story of the game is:
"PSU comes into a big game that was in their sights for months - and absolutely lays an egg for three quarters".

Why? Who knows.
Not having a legit QB coach (despite the most expensive coaching staff payroll in CFB history)?
Bad "culture"?
Fragile team psyche?
Game-day bit-spitting by coaching staff?
Who knows? But there is a reason this program has been so dreadful against quality opponents. The sooner that demon is exorcised, the better.

ND last year was also a near perfect set up. It’s Charlie Brown and Lucy over and over and over again.

 

[ApexLion]

I guess that you didn’t see OSU walk into a very tough place to play and beat a pretty good team while their first year qb played like a seasoned vet. Not only will this PSU team lose to OSU, probably by a lopsided score, but they very easily could lose four to five more games; at this point, I wouldn’t be surprised if they lost at MSU and/or Rutgers, let alone at Iowa and OSU. Also, IU appears to be a much better team than PSU.

Calm down Shirley. 17-17 to force OT. The world isn’t coming to an end.

 

[rudedude]

Summing up PSU in big games

 

[Midnighter]

Summing up PSU in big games

 

[SleepyLion]

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

Calm down Shirley. 17-17 to force OT. The world isn’t coming to an end.

Yo did you watch the game even s little lol

 

[JVP_Yahweh]

But they will never have a better set up to beat a high quality team than they did tonight.

And the story of the game is not "Allar's interception once again leads to frustrating finish", The story of the game is:
"PSU comes into a big game that was in their sights for months - and absolutely lays an egg for three quarters".

Why? Who knows.
Not having a legit QB coach (despite the most expensive coaching staff payroll in CFB history)?
Bad "culture"?
Fragile team psyche?
Game-day bit-spitting by coaching staff?
Who knows? But there is a reason this program has been so dreadful against quality opponents. The sooner that demon is exorcised, the better.

I hope so but their QB already looks 1000% better than Drew Hackenborg despite the fact that he's pretty green on experience

 

[BCS PSU]

I hope so but their QB already looks 1000% better than Drew Hackenborg despite the fact that he's pretty green on experience

The Washington qb does too; despite OSU beating his team, he was carving up the OSU defense, and he didn’t start until late last season.

This PSU team has many issues on offense, and the qb obviously is one of them. Realistically, how many Big 10 QBs is he better than?

 

[KingLando]

This team is no where as good as the pre season hype. 10-2 might be quite a stretch

These are the posts that dont make sense. Better than 10-2 is a stretch but aside from Ohio State we have a significant talent advantage over the rest and will probably go 10-2...

 

[BobPSU92]

The Washington qb does too; despite OSU beating his team, he was carving up the OSU defense, and he didn’t start until late last season.

This PSU team has many issues on offense, and the qb obviously is one of them. Realistically, how many Big 10 QBs is he better than?

Maybe Franklin will shake things up and start Grunkemeyer next week.

*snicker*

 

[centaur94]

 

[BCS PSU]

Maybe Franklin will shake things up and start Grunkemeyer next week.

*snicker*

In all seriousness, some jobs on that o-line should be up for grabs right now.

 

[DaytonRickster]

In all seriousness, some jobs on that o-line should be up for grabs right now.

Agree. The next two games are time to shuffle:
- Donkoh Gets start @ RT
- Try Cousins @ Center
- Try Shanahan @ RG

 

[PAgeologist]

Im hoping its a noon game. That way I wont be tempted to watch. Ill be hunting.

 

[[email protected]]

Maybe Franklin will shake things up and start Grunkemeyer next week.

*snicker*

wishfull thinking.

 

[Richmin3]

But they will never have a better set up to beat a high quality team than they did tonight.

And the story of the game is not "Allar's interception once again leads to frustrating finish", The story of the game is:
"PSU comes into a big game that was in their sights for months - and absolutely lays an egg for three quarters".

Why? Who knows.
Not having a legit QB coach (despite the most expensive coaching staff payroll in CFB history)?
Bad "culture"?
Fragile team psyche?
Game-day bit-spitting by coaching staff?
Who knows? But there is a reason this program has been so dreadful against quality opponents. The sooner that demon is exorcised, the better.

I wouldn’t bet on it.

 

[PSUFTG]

I wouldn’t bet on it.

Wining in Columbus? Neither would I.
The point was that PSU - Oregon had ALL the pieces in place for PSU to finally win one of these - as good a set up as one could hope for - and they whiffed.

 

[Richmin3]

Wining in Columbus? Neither would I.
The point was that PSU - Oregon had ALL the pieces in place for PSU to finally win one of these - as good a set up as one could hope for - and they whiffed.

True

 

[Midnighter]

Win in Columbus?

 

[Fred8811]

I guess that you didn’t see OSU walk into a very tough place to play and beat a pretty good team while their first year qb played like a seasoned vet. Not only will this PSU team lose to OSU, probably by a lopsided score, but they very easily could lose four to five more games; at this point, I wouldn’t be surprised if they lost at MSU and/or Rutgers, let alone at Iowa and OSU. Also, IU appears to be a much better team than PSU.

What they need is more Mike Robinsons at QB.
A tough running back who can throw a little.
What a difference that would make.

But way too obvious for the elitist crowd.

 

[ApexLion]

Yo did you watch the game even s little lol

Watched the tape again. K got outcoached but it was a typical big time game. One team had an advantage on offense, the other came back and took the lead. But it was a 3-3 game at half.

After rewatching, I had two big issues:

1) I would have gone for two at 17-16 only because I don't want to play Oregon in OT. College OT doesn't really indicate who has the better team. It's really a matter of pulling off a few plays or get a favorable matchup once or twice. Very lucky regardless of who wins.

2) The obvious OT interception call. Run the ball or go into the endzone. There were so many white jerseys against that sideline. It was ridiculous from a progressions pov.

Overall, a lot of crying all around. I get that but its exaggerated. Oregon has a fast squad, well-paid and talented. I suspect they go a long way this year. PSU isn't as far behind as you would believe. Too many cry baby posts on here.

Keep playing, get in the playoffs is the mantra imho.

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

Too many cry baby posts on here.

dude, Franklin is a clown, that’s that. Not crying, just doing maths. V good teams, we’re ALWAYS at a coaching disadvantage and thats facts and math

 

[lemonears]

I guess that you didn’t see OSU walk into a very tough place to play and beat a pretty good team while their first year qb played like a seasoned vet. Not only will this PSU team lose to OSU, probably by a lopsided score, but they very easily could lose four to five more games; at this point, I wouldn’t be surprised if they lost at MSU and/or Rutgers, let alone at Iowa and OSU. Also, IU appears to be a much better team than PSU.

So what was your major at pitt? Were you on pitt's main "campus" or were you at Greensburg or Johnstown? Just curious.

 

[Erial_Lion]

1) I would have gone for two at 17-16 only because I don't want to play Oregon in OT. College OT doesn't really indicate who has the better team. It's really a matter of pulling off a few plays or get a favorable matchup once or twice. Very lucky regardless of who wins.

The time to go for 2 was after the first touchdown. Still pretty surprised that we didn't.

 

[Erial_Lion]

At the end of the day, we were one play away, and couldn't make it...which led to a 2OT loss to the #2 team in the country. What kind of rational take looks at that and assumes that we're on our way to losing to Rutgers or Michigan St?

 

[ApexLion]

Too many cry baby posts on here.

dude, Franklin is a clown, that’s that. Not crying, just doing maths. V good teams, we’re ALWAYS at a coaching disadvantage and thats facts and math

On premium, there's some really good discussion. No crying.

One poster noted differences in $$$ per loss. Franklin simply isn't beating teams that are very good and far more well paid. Recent program finances and NIL analysis puts PSU at 10-18, most likely 15. And they're losing time and time again to 1-10 NIL teams. Could be a Franklin problem but he's leading in nearly every game at some point and then losing. Again, could be a Franklin problem late in the game or are great teams beating him? I think it's a bit of both.

 

[BCS PSU]

On premium, there's some really good discussion. No crying.

One poster noted differences in $$$ per loss. Franklin simply isn't beating teams that are very good and far more well paid. Recent program finances and NIL analysis puts PSU at 10-18, most likely 15. And they're losing time and time again to 1-10 NIL teams. Could be a Franklin problem but he's leading in nearly every game at some point and then losing. Again, could be a Franklin problem late in the game or are great teams beating him? I think it's a bit of both.

The problem with that argument is that Vanderbilt beat Bama last season, GT beat Clemson this season, and Northern Illinois beat ND last season, amd my guess is that those teams that lost were paying their players much more than the teams that beat them. Upsets happen all the time, even when there is a much larger disparity with NIL money than there has been between PSU and OSU and Oregon. In fact, PSU was favored by 3 to 3 1/2 points in the Oregon game, so the wise guys didn't even consider PSU beating Oregon to be an upset.

When you consider how many upsets occur every season, it's mind boggling that PSU under Franklin basically has no chance to win when they're an underdog.

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

Game prep (2 weeks this time), player development (no evidence 15 has developed) in game adjustments (zero evidence)
He’s the problem and rightly or wrongly, I only care about beating the big boys. Beating hens gives me no joy. State needs a new regime, maths say so.