Football GAMEDAY THREAD: Penn State vs. Minnesota

[scrivener]

This drive is very disappointing. Signs of a poorly coached team

The garbage first quarter on offense in successive weeks is more of a sign. Manny is coaching a D with one legitimate DT, a LB corps that is one of the worst PSU has fielded in years, and no real legit pass rusher. The offense hasn't helped much this year.

 

[ryoder1]

D fell apart after giving up the 3rd down prayer. We are always good for a 3rd and long meltdown to lose all momentum.

 

[mcpat]

The PSU offensive series before MN’s TD drive was frustrating. You don’t throw a low percentage deep ball on 2nd 10. You can do that on 1st and 10 or 2nd and 4, but on 2nd and 10 you need some yards for a manageable 3rd down.

 

[NCLION]

Still saying 31-13...we're far superior talent wise

They are superior coaching wise
I don’t want this to come down to 4th quarter

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Penn State had most of the momentum in the first half and played strong complimentary football after the first three offensive drives but Minnesota's 90-yard drive at the end of the second quarter makes this one closer than it feels heading into halftime 17-10.

 

[RickinDayton]

The PSU offensive series before MN’s TD drive was frustrating. You don’t throw a low percentage deep ball on 2nd 10. You can do that on 1st and 10 or 2nd and 4, but on 2nd and 10 you need some yards for a manageable 3rd down.

Don't forget, gotta go for the "explosive play"

 

[PAgeologist]

Can the dback keep pushing the receiver outside like that?

The official threw his hat down on thst play, indicating he felt the WR ran himself out and didn't fight back in enough. If he does, it's likely he gets a holding or interference call.

 

[AWS1022]

Don't forget, gotta go for the "explosive play"

Worked for Minny.

 

[cntblvitsbutter]

JF answers question about why offense seemed to come alive by saying it was adding some diversity. JFC, where to start.

 

[LandoComando]

Worked for Minny.

3rd and 10--that's fine on 3rd and 10 (or maybe it was 8)

 

[PAgeologist]

3rd and 10--that's fine on 3rd and 10 (or maybe it was 8)

It also wasn't "forced". Other than needing the yards.

 

[Nittany18]

Minnesota making halftime corrections before the half is finished.

 

[BudatPSU]

Minnesota making halftime corrections before the half is finished.

Maybe, but it is more of a problem that Penn State is in the locker room now and they seldom make any corrections there.

 

[jbenedict]

Maybe, but it is more of a problem that Penn State is in the locker room now and they seldom make any corrections there.

I would agree.

 

[Parkerdam555]

Franklin cost his team 7 points

 

[tlbakernc]

For better or worse I’m looking forward to moving on from Clifford. I’ve completely given up on our OL. They are still not getting any push. Same thing we’ve been complaining about for 5/6 years.

 

[PAgeologist]

Nice pick play by that ref.

 

[scrivener]

Chop out really hurts...but with the 80 zillion hybrid pass rushers JF recruits...none of these guys can get home and dominate...not one. Unless we sell out and bring the house, then pressure comes.

 

[LandoComando]

For better or worse I’m looking forward to moving on from Clifford. I’ve completely given up on our OL. They are still not getting any push. Same thing we’ve been complaining about for 5/6 years.

I'm ready for a new era as well but he really hasn't been bad today at all

 

[okinburg1]

Open field tackle #7. Don't see that often these days for PSU - well done young man

 

[mcpat]

Nice pick play by that ref.

I saw that

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Caedan Wallace is down for Penn State but walks off the field under his own power.

 

[AWS1022]

Franklin cost his team 7 points

How?

 

[knickslions]

Franklin cost his team 7 points

You’re an idiot

 

[ryoder1]

Chop out really hurts...but with the 80 zillion hybrid pass rushers JF recruits...none of these guys can get home and dominate...not one. Unless we sell out and bring the house, then pressure comes.

Yep no one gets home off the edge.

 

[ryoder1]

Caedan Wallace is down for Penn State but walks off the field under his own power.

Thank you as we don't see that on TV.

 

[AWS1022]

Thank you as we don't see that on TV.

But we get to see a million commercials.

 

[LandoComando]

How?

He's complaining about the timeout which was the right decision

 

[BudatPSU]

But we get to see a million commercials.

That is the whole purpose of football now.

 

[AWS1022]

He's complaining about the timeout which was the right decision

The timeout that every coach in football would have taken. I get not liking Franklin, but those kind of posts are ridiculous.

 

[AWS1022]

That is the whole purpose of football now.

They’re certainly getting their purpose taken care of.

 

[LandoComando]

The timeout that every coach in football would have taken. I get not liking Franklin, but those kind of posts are ridiculous.

Agreed--just complaining to complain

 

[AWS1022]

Agreed--just complaining to complain

Finding a way to blame Franklin for every negative thing that happens.

 

[Dylan Callaghan-Croley]

Parker Washington with a tremendous catch puts Penn State back up by two scores.

Penn State 23
Minnesota 10

XP Pending.

 

[okinburg1]

Great effort PW!!! That kind of effort will help PSU win this game

 

[cntblvitsbutter]

Awesome catch!!!

 

[LandoComando]

Finding a way to blame Franklin for every negative thing that happens.

The weird thing is we're playing well--17-10 was misleading--it's not that close--just like last week but in reverse

Great play by Parker

 

[NittanyChris]

What a catch!!!!

 

[ryoder1]

But we get to see a million commercials.

No doubt!

 

[BudatPSU]

They’re certainly getting their purpose taken care of.

Can we as fans organize a nationwide boycott of not buying anything that is advertised during a football game?