Are we really trending in the right direction? Getting to 10-2 against the easiest schedules we have played since joining the Big Ten is window dressing. If we played the schedule we played in 2021 this year or last we lose four games both years. We were not really any better but the schedule was far easier. Next year could be trouble.
I just hate noon games and TV. He’ll I remember when 3-4 games where on tv each year, not every game.
We likely beat Iowa and Illinois. Probably Michigan State. Definitely Illinois.
This year proves that we gained nothing by playing Clifford so much in 2022, as we likely could have ended up with the same record. But by not playing Drew this ended up being his learning year, and the biggest games proved to be too much. So hopefully next year settles that issue, but the losses on the offensive line and defense will be a new problem.
I'll offer a contrarian POV.
I agree with you BnB. I'm central so it's 11am for me.
A-bit disappointed with 2 losses yes. Wondering if we will ever be able to beat the big two, yes.
You post the same thing every year, it really does get old. You posted at the beginning of this year that we wouldn’t win 10 games because our schedule was so much harder this year. Rinse and repeat.
I know some teams have played in Europe but I haven't seen any moon games. I imagine it's pretty easy to kick the ball out of the EZ.
Don’t care, I’m irritated at the money manipulating gave times 7/12 starts were at noon. It’s an awful start time.
That’s quite an assumption that we likely could have had the same record had Allar started. Nobody knows that and coaches don’t get paid based on what likely could have happened. You coach (and the players play) to win the ones they’re in and that’s what they did.
IIRC PSU has committed $700 million to renovate Beaver Stadium and another $50 million to upgrade practice facilities.
The NFL puts its undercard of lesser games at noon. It's puts its best games at 4:00 and ~8:00. This year the Eagles only have 2-3 games at 1:00 and 2 of them are against Washington.
So you're arguing FOX and CBS don't get any premier games? You're wrong if that's what you're claiming.
Don’t think he meant that Allar should have started last year. Just that he should have played more to get more experience. Been an issue with Franklin from day one. Never gets the backup any playing time. So when the starter goes down….as they almost always do….the backup comes in green. Like at Iowa.
Apparently you don't understand the difference between "starting" and playing in the second half of blowouts. There is a big difference between Allar coming in with +/-7 minutes and handing off versus coming in for the second series of the second half up by 2+ touchdowns, and it was apparent this year. But Franklin wanted Clifford to get the records, which was a struggle.
So 11 starts is not enough? Guys, it’s time to stop with the lack of last years playing time excuse.
Penn State did not commit 700 million to renovate Beaver Stadium. They committed to multi-phase plan that could cost up to 700 million with each phase able to be completed Individually. There is no guarantee for anything past the first phase which is largely deferred maintenance. Beyond that, the athletic department must fund raise to cover a substantial percentage of the cost of each phase before the University commits to funding it.
Why are people so offended by the notion of reducing snaps for Clifford? He got an extra (shorter) season, so his records have an asterisk anyway.
Personally, I don’t give a damn about any records. It was clear that Sean gave us the opportunity to win the most games last year. Drew got quality time. Could he have gotten more, sure, but would it have made any difference this year after 11 games, I contend that it would not.
I expect much of that will come from greatly increased ticket & parking prices and possibly tuition increases? PSU committed but the fans will bear a large financial burden.
If you got their premium seating survey, you know who will be paying. It was very obvious.
