Official PSU - Memphis Cotton Bowl Game Thread

[Omar81]

We have met the enemy and he is us. The only thing that can stop the PSU running game today is PSU calling pass plays.

 

[Big 0]

Obviously the interim OC is a Rahne protege. Running is working like a dream, so you get to the red zone and it’s nothing but passing.

 

[NCLION]

Clifford is worrying me
Is he still hurt or has he regressed?
He has zero feel today
And Zero confidence
Our new OC has a lot of work to rebuild him

 

[TheWizardofCamelot]

How many games has Wallace played this season?

 

[nits74]

Three or seven for this upcoming drive for Memphis?

 

[CoolBean]

Well at least next year with the new OC, all QB are equal, may the best one win

 

[PennState_one]

Referees stole the game from Memphis

Should never leave the game in the refs hands. Simple and not an excuse.

 

[psuno1]

Man Clifford looks bad.

He is the best PSU has

 

[Nittany_93]

Still in the lead, and could very well win this game, but it's fair to ask if this team has regressed.

 

[mcruny42]

First of all, just run the damn ball. But since we are insistent on stopping ourselves instead of making Memphis stop us...

Fries struggled in the first half, so I must ask, if you are keeping a back in to help pass block, are they not looking to chip/help out? That is on the coaching staff.

 

[tlbakernc]

There’s no way Fries should start at OT next year. Guard maybe, but not at tackle. He’s never been able to handle speed rushers.

 

[LafayetteBear]

University Avenue?

LOL, I had the same thought.

 

[okinburg1]

Run the mother-loving ball!!! Every gdamn play until they stop it. I swear the coaches are either too f-ing cute or feel they have to prove something. So frustrating...

 

[HunterPSU96]

I had never seen offsetting pass interference called before. Besides, Hamler did not interfere.

It was holding and defensive PI

 

[Roar Lions Roar]

Damn. They just can't put anyone away.

 

[m.knox]

There is absolutely no justification for a pass at this point.

Worst pass offense I've seen the entire season. No chance of going downfield at all.

 

[bronit]

Have they got a dart board in the booth their picking plays from?

Sad day----this OLine struggles so much.

 

[ILLINOISLION]

RUN Brown
RUN Cain
RUN Slade
RUN Ford
RUN Clifford
RUN Levis

DO NOT RUN ANY OTHER PLAY!

 

[rmem]

Clifford is worrying me
Is he still hurt or has he regressed?
He has zero feel today
And Zero confidence
Our new OC has a lot of work to rebuild him

If Clifford is worrying you the OL must be giving you nightmares. They are the problem.

 

[paws1957]

Obviously the interim OC is a Rahne protege. Running is working like a dream, so you get to the red zone and it’s nothing but passing.

To bad he’s not coaching today!

 

[AWS1022]

Bring in Levis...gives us another runner.

 

[lionville]

Fries declaring with TCF after game???

God I hope so

 

[MJG-90]

It’s poor coaching and can not be blamed on Rahne. James Franklin should have directed Bowen to run every play until Memphis stopped it. This rests completely on Franklin. Just shit coaching.

Our offense is on pace to score 50+. Talk to me about the D. That’s where we are struggling.

 

[Storm at Sea]

We've had positive yardage on every run play today. Our coaches continue to astound me.

 

[tlbakernc]

Clifford is worrying me
Is he still hurt or has he regressed?
He has zero feel today
And Zero confidence
Our new OC has a lot of work to rebuild him

It’s the pass blocking. It’s horrid to say the least.

 

[PennStateNate]

Still in the lead, and could very well win this game, but it's fair to ask if this team has regressed.

let’s not forget over the last 4 games they are playing some decent teams.

 

[LeatherHelmets]

If you pump fake you have to throw downfield. You get your WR killed on that short throw.

3rd and 20 and you throw a 3 yard pass? WTF?

 

[58psu77]

Under a lot of pressure. Throwing off back foot. Poor footwork. Just hand it off

 

[NCLION]

If Clifford is worrying you the OL must be giving you nightmares. They are the problem.

We didn’t double Chase Young and he killed us
You would have thought we would have learned
But I guess not

 

[ryoder1]

We will need a minimum of 52 points to win this thing and maybe over 60. Pathetic.

 

[m.knox]

Fries getting schooled

It's as bad as it gets. May as well be me or you out there.......

 

[LeatherHelmets]

Fries declaring with TCF after game???

Hope so

 

[danvillenit]

Clifford has seven completions and six sacks

 

[mcruny42]

If we have to throw it, I'd prefer max protect and throw it up high to 87

 

[bronit]

It’s poor coaching and can not be blamed on Rahne. James Franklin should have directed Bowen to run every play until Memphis stopped it. This rests completely on Franklin. Just shit coaching.

Agree, JF directing this fiasco.

 

[uscgPSU]

Can we force Fries to declare for the draft?

 

[AWS1022]

Have to hope we hold them to a FG here because we can’t stop them.

 

[BUFFALO LION]

I'm sure a LOT of people around the country are enjoying the sh!t out of this game. I'm not.

I feel like I'm hitting my head against a wall......over and over and over again.

 

[LaJolla Lion]

Fries declaring with TCF after game???

For what?

 

[Relayer]

Should never leave the game in the refs hands. Simple and not an excuse.

He's referring to the 4th down catch made by Memphis against Temple that was overturned. Maybe the worst call I saw all season.