PSU @ NU Prediction Thread

[rmndcat]

Happy Wednesday. Happy Homecoming Week. The Cats are hosting the team from Happy Valley. Happy prognosticating.

Fitz 19
Franklin 17

(This is grossly optimistic, but Fitz seems to own Franklin-coached teams)

That said, something like PSU 34 NU 13 is probably more likely.

 

[SDBaller]

I have PSU 37 - 13.. looks like rain though.. a healthy Jackson would bolster NU

 

[Alaskawildkat]

Last year's homecoming score was 24 to 14 in Northwestern's favor. Since I am coming back for a repeated homecoming visit I will go for a repeat of the score as well:

Daniel - 24

Lions - 14


The Cats proved they could score 24 against Wisconsin last week, so it will be up to the D to hold the Lions to 14.

 

[JoeWildcat]

Assuming the rain will keep the score down a little bit.

PSU 27
NU 13

 

[Hungry Jack]

NU 33
PSU 30

 

[ubercat]

Ann-Margret 36
Valerie Plame 30

 

[mikewebb68]

Them 38
Us 13

Hope I'm wrong of course! But still think we win at least 7; West is fairly bad this year. Could win 9 or more if we can somehow figure out how to win this one...

 

[willycat]

I have PSU 37 - 13.. looks like rain though.. a healthy Jackson would bolster NU

But it sure sounds like he's not.

 

[phatcat_rivals223240]

 

[mikewebb68]

But it sure sounds like he's not.

JJ did say in this article that he was feelng better:

http://www.nusports.com/news/2017/1...consin-upon-further-review.aspx?path=football

"But I feel good. I came out of (that game) good, so I should be much better this week (when the 'Cats host No. 4 Penn State on homecoming weekend)."

 

[SDBaller]

JJ did say in this article that he was feelng better:

http://www.nusports.com/news/2017/1...consin-upon-further-review.aspx?path=football

"But I feel good. I came out of (that game) good, so I should be much better this week (when the 'Cats host No. 4 Penn State on homecoming weekend)."

tough deal.. prob no contact in practice.. he'll know how ready he is (or not) after the bullets start firing.

 

[ColumbusCatFan1_rivals]

I see this one playing out similiar to the 2009 game*. Cats and Lions tied after 3, but PSU pulls away in the 4th after hitting a few explosion plays.

Penn St. 38
NU 24

*In the event of a monsoon style homecoming game circa 1998:

NU 9
PSU 6

Two total touchdowns and two failed PATs/2 pt conversions. Late Barkley fumble sets up NU deep in PSU territory. 28 yard knuckle ball from Kuhbander as time expires gets NU the upset.

 

[DaCat]

NU 22
Ped State 21

It'll come down to how well Sasquatch plays in the rain and soggy Ryan Fields turf. Paddy Fisher keeps improving on D.

 

[Fitz51]

Assuming the rains come:

PSU 27
NU 17

 

[Hungry Jack]

JJ did say in this article that he was feelng better:

http://www.nusports.com/news/2017/1...consin-upon-further-review.aspx?path=football

"But I feel good. I came out of (that game) good, so I should be much better this week (when the 'Cats host No. 4 Penn State on homecoming weekend)."

He's not dead yet!

 

[DFailor]

Penn State 28
Northwestern 24

I love the play of Thorson and Jackson, they will give PSU fits. Also with the weather and the way PSU has had trouble moving he ball I think this will come down to the last possession just like last game.

 

[rmndcat]

Them 38
Us 13

Hope I'm wrong of course! But still think we win at least 7; West is fairly bad this year. Could win 9 or more if we can somehow figure out how to win this one...

For yucks, I went and looked at the % chance of win projections on the ESPN site for each of our games for the rest of the year. They show us winning 8 total for the year. That seems optimistic, but even +/- 2 gets us bowling.

 

[freewillie07]

For yucks, I went and looked at the % chance of win projections on the ESPN site for each of our games for the rest of the year. They show us winning 8 total for the year. That seems optimistic, but even +/- 2 gets us bowling.

I'd be thrilled with eight wins at this point. I'd probably even quiet down about firing Cushing.

 

[Jonny2TheP]

I'm not one to be overly optimistic, but for some reason, I have a good feeling about this one. PSU is the better team so we'll need a few things to go our way (win turnover battle, limit explosive plays, turn good PSU drives into FG attempts, etc.)...

So I'm going out on a limb for once. Cats 27-21.

 

[GlideCat]

Looking into the crystal ball...

PSU’s O-Line cannot open holes between the tackles forcing their running game to the edges. NU is able to get multiple players in front of these slower developing sweeps and the games grinds down. Attempting to break things open Franklin starts stretching the field resulting in some key interceptions.

NU - 24
PSU - 14

 

[eastbaycat99]

I think it would be goofy to pick the Cats to win but I will be surprised if they don't cover. Lions 27 Cats 17.

 

[Pasadena Bound]

NU 31 PSU 27. Fitz lives rent free in Franklin's head.

 

[LionIze]

NU 22
Ped State 21

It'll come down to how well Sasquatch plays in the rain and soggy Ryan Fields turf. Paddy Fisher keeps improving on D.

“ped State”
Did you come up with that all by yourself?
Stay classy!

 

[Mr Wickerpark]

Nu 24
Psu 20

Not wishful thinking, just that psu isnt that great and our defense isnt that bad.

 

[Jonny2TheP]

“ped State”
Did you come up with that all by yourself?
Stay classy!

For the record, I am not a PSU defender in any way when it comes to that whole situation so don't expect any support beyond this (not that you're looking for it), but I also think the "Ped State" term, which I have seen many times before, is just wrong and dumb.

And I admittedly love offensive humor (George Carlin and Louis CK are two of my all time favorite comedians), but "Ped State" is not even funny. So if it's pretty damn offensive to the victims, and not even funny, probably not worth typing/saying...

 

[BosCat]

NU 31 PSU 27. Fitz lives rent free in Franklin's head.

If that's the case, Fitz might as well rent it out on Airbnb when he doesn't need it.

Cats 32
PSU 25
(why not go for a really strange scoring line)

 

[Purple Pile Driver]

Barkley scares me more than anybody we faced in the last decade. I don't see us being able to stop him, therefore we will have difficulty keeping this close. The good news is, after this game I think we go on a roll.

 

[catfans5]

PSU 35 Cats 14. I do not see us going on a roll after this game.

 

[Fitz51]

“ped State”
Did you come up with that all by yourself?
Stay classy!

I agree. Shameful.

*Always* use respect and print the full name - Pedophile State University.

 

[LACatFan]

“ped State”
Did you come up with that all by yourself?
Stay classy!

Two very original retorts in one post. Well played.

Are you a representative from the Penn State Apologist Society? I'm guessing yes. In which case the last thing that you should be doing is suggesting that anyone, "stay classy".

 

[LansingCatReturns]

Nu 35
Psu 34

 

[Gnat91]

45-3 PSU

 

[nu greek]

After much contemplation,
NU 30
PSU 24

 

[SDBaller]

PSU 35 Cats 14. I do not see us going on a roll after this game.

Close..

 

[nugnrfan82]

Sadly, this was the best prediction.

Erik

 

[supermatt24]

I agree. Shameful.

*Always* use respect and print the full name - Pedophile State University.

Still laughing there Chuckles??

 

[Fitz51]

Still laughing there Chuckles??

Yes, actually. Because what PSU fans seem to miss is that what happens in a sports contest is irrelevant to an institution and its beloved idol covering up decades of child rape.

 

[Gnat91]

Yes, actually. Because what PSU fans seem to miss is that what happens in a sports contest is irrelevant to an institution and its beloved idol covering up decades of child rape.

*Yawn*

 

[Fitz51]

*Yawn*

That’s what JoePa was doing when someone said, “Hey, your friend is raping kids in the shower.”

 

[Gnat91]

Again....*yawn*