Football GAME THREAD: Penn State versus Maryland

[Harrisburg Dave]

I have been saying it for three years, “I will drive Franklin to the airport.”

 

[BudatPSU]

Maryland seems to be slightly more inept than Penn State.

Thankfully

 

[psuno1]

What we just witnessed prior to halftime is a FIREABLE offense. Today.

That was so Bad, what a joke they got to the 50 yard line use your timeouts. what the F

 

[KnightWhoSaysNit]

Unbelievable.

Did Franklin get confused and think it was the 4th quarter?

If something wasn't wrong and we just ran out the clock at mid-field then that is a firing offense.

I'm sorry. There is no way to justify what we just saw.

 

[LMTLION]

Completely awful pussified way of clising out the half.

 

[The Song Remains the Same]

why are they running the ball with 1 minute left in the half

WTF is Franklin doing???!!!

His timeout calling, or lack thereof, week after week, is mind numbing. Why would you not try top get a FG especially with MD getting the second half kickoff?

 

[Cosmos]

I am done with Franklin. There's no excuse for that last series. What kind of message does it send to the kids on both sides!

Please USC or LSU or TCU or whomever, take him!

 

[dogwood3131]

Just when I think Franklin couldn't be ANY worse of a game day coach.... He comes out and blows my mind.... I love the recruiter....but not worth the incompetence on game day

 

[Crusher1950]

This is at least a 4 loss team maybe 5 there are no more excuses

 

[psuno1]

Unbelievable.

Did Franklin get confused and think it was the 4th quarter?

If something wasn't wrong and we just ran out the clock at mid-field then that is a firing offense.

I'm sorry. There is no way to justify what we just saw.

Can he take the USC job this week?

 

[Harrisburg Dave]

Steve Jones said on the broadcast with 1 minute left, “Penn State has three timeouts left and they can use the whole field.” Jack Ham immediately agreed.

What does Franklin do? He eats the ball at midfield! WHAAATTT

 

[Bird-in-Hand boy]

Kent State played poorly vs MD and still had 9 points at half.

 

[Nittanyplayer#12]

I just do not get it. The series just serves as the perfect example why folks remain skeptical of Franklin’s coaching ability. Not to mention the team coming out flat. Just continues to raise doubts in my mind.

Is he doing it purpose?

 

[BudatPSU]

I wonder if they are just wandering into another loss. It does not look like they are playing with a purpose.

 

[NoBareFeet]

Fire Franklin immediately for the end of half clock management. WTF?

 

[psuno1]

His timeout calling, or lack thereof, week after week, is mind numbing. Why would you not try top get a FG especially with MD getting the second half kickoff?

Terrible coaching and timeout use over and over.

 

[Cowbell Man]

Unbelievable.

Did Franklin get confused and think it was the 4th quarter?

If something wasn't wrong and we just ran out the clock at mid-field then that is a firing offense.

I'm sorry. There is no way to justify what we just saw.

He thought he was in the shoe and a 7-6 lead was good.

 

[psuno1]

Is he doing it purpose?

I wonder sometimes.

 

[jim cummings]

I have many thoughts on the first half but not sure I could put them all together right now. That being said, the last sequence there was one of the more baffling things we’ve seen this season, in my opinion.

Out of curiosity, prior to you guys taking over here, how much attention have you paid to PSU sports? How long prior to Nov 1 did you know this switch was being made and how much prep did you have to do before going live?

It seems like quite the transition. Perhaps a board meltdown first week in is the proper welcoming lol

 

[YogiMan71]

Will they make the necessary adjustments or just fade away ?

 

[The Song Remains the Same]

Friends at game texted saying PSU fans at game are irate about end of half joke saying "our $6 million dollar man".

 

[AtlantaLion]

Calling a Time Out to kneel the ball. That's a new strategy.

 

[YogiMan71]

Personally think Penn State needs to just scrap these Warren plays. They’ve been pretty sloppy and outside of one or two times unsuccessful.

And everyone in the stadium knows he’s going to get the ball.

 

[Jerry]

The offense doesn't try to mount a drive with 1:15 on the clock until half and three time-outs.

Just run the ball and get into the locker room with a 1-point lead. Against friggin' Maryland.

Something is wrong here.

 

[jim cummings]

 

[j-buff]

Nicer lockers would solve all these issues

 

[LMTLION]

Even Joe would have aired it out.

 

[BudatPSU]

Calling a Time Out to kneel the ball. That's a new strategy.

They wanted to make sure everyone was on the same page and that no lineman had to block. Oh. Wait.

 

[bdgan]

why are they running the ball with 1 minute left in the half

WTF is Franklin doing???!!!

Happy to run out the clock instead of get into FG position.

 

[bdgan]

Thankfully

So was Illinois until they weren't.

 

[fjackny1]

I'm going to watch MSU vs Purdue or the Auburn game. This is just irritating.

 

[Harrisburg Dave]

Can he take the USC job this week?

My car is prepped, I have a full tank of gas, a carton of smokes, and a case of Mickeys.

 

[psuno1]

Calling a Time Out to kneel the ball. That's a new strategy.

Great Franklin coaching. Elite if i may say so.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Out of curiosity, prior to you guys taking over here, how much attention have you paid to PSU sports? How long prior to Nov 1 did you know this switch was being made and how much prep did you have to do before going live?

It seems like quite the transition. Perhaps a board meltdown first week in is the proper welcoming lol

That’s a great question. I can’t speak on behalf of everyone but Clay and myself came over from Black Shoe Diaries where we were for years. So us two personally are extremely familiar with Penn State on all levels.

 

[TheGLOV]

Once again, we make a lesser-than opponent a formidable opponent!

Did we leave our 'game-plan' back in State College?

 

[TheGLOV]

Is he doing it purpose?

On purpose?

Yes he is IMO.

 

[bdgan]

MD RB got 7 yds after contact.

 

[The Spin Meister]

Jerk Walker. Hits Maryland QB late out of bounds. Hardest block he had all year.

 

[dogwood3131]

We are bad....... And embarrassing

 

[jim cummings]

That’s a great question. I can’t speak on behalf of everyone but Clay and myself came over from Black Shoe Diaries where we were for years. So us two personally are extremely familiar with Penn State on all levels.

Ten four. Congrats on the promotion. Appreciate the in game commentary.