Penn State Gameday Thread
by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 10:00 AM EST
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Ohio St. Buckeyes at Penn St. Nittany Lions, Nov 7, 2009 3:30 PM EST
Are the Nittany Lions paper tigers? Are the Buckeyes a bag of mixed nuts? While the loser of today's game will not necessarily be consigned to either fate, it's undeniable that today will tell us roughly as much about both of these teams as the prior nine games for each combined. For Penn State, this is their final shot at national credibility; a loss would, in all likelihood, be a death-blow to their BCS hopes. There are no "season-redeeming wins" for Penn State after Ohio State; for them, this is it. For Ohio State, a loss will officially end the Big Ten title streak, but let's attempt to keep some perspective here. They'll still be right on pace for about where most "rebuilding" Big Ten powers end up: in a January bowl. Not to mention that the Buckeyes will still have the chance to play spoiler when they take on what should be an undefeated Iowa team in Columbus next Saturday.
But let's not make any bones about it: the Buckeyes want and need to win this game just as badly as Penn State does. It probably won't be the prettiest football game you'll see all year, but that never stops us from tuning in, now, does it? Post your pre-game, mid-game, and post-game thoughts right here.
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Hey dude, it's 3:30
not 12:30
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by BlockONation on Nov 7, 2009 10:03 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nevermind
I see (for whatever reason) you posted 12:30 PST
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by BlockONation on Nov 7, 2009 10:04 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just saw Joe Pa on College Gameday on ESPN, props to him for being a class act. Very respectable guy.
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 11:19 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
This is why I've refrained from "hurr he pooped himself" jokes this week
I’ve never had any particular dislike for JoePa. Sure, it’s funny that such a powerhouse has such an old coach, but hey, he’s still managing to be successful. I know the mantra is that “he doesn’t even coach”, but I’m not sure how much I believe that. I doubt he has as much control over his gameplans as he did twenty years ago, but I don’t think he’s just a living, benign monument to Penn State’s glory days.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 12:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
JoePa simply being the face of the team is good enough to sway at least 3 or 4 people from committing to another school.
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2009 1:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else feel eerily calm?
I feel like no outcome today would surprise me. Either team big, either team in a close, low-scoring game. I just don’t quite know what to make of today, even after all that statistical crap I trotted out on Friday.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 12:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I know exactly what you’re talking about. Should I be nervous about this game? Because, strangely, I’m not very.
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 1:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Does this speak to lower expectations? I know that these final three games are going to be the gauntlet for the boys, but it (the gameday experience) seems to not have the same fervor they usually do.
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2009 1:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think the Purdue game caused us all to re-evaluate where this team is right now
After USC, I thought this year wouldn’t be all that dissimilar to 2007; yeah, it’s supposed to be a "rebuilding" year, but a solid defense and a somewhat-consistent offense will be enough to let us skirt by in a bad Big Ten with 10 or 11 wins.
After Purdue, I think I came to grips with the fact that his might just be the most underwhelming Buckeye team since 2004. I honestly have no idea how the rest of the season will play out. I’m rather confident Michigan is a win, but I think we could drop games to both Penn State and Iowa and I just wouldn’t be shocked or angry about it. We could also win both, and look like the 2007 team again in doing so, but I wouldn’t count on it.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 1:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well overall...
We’re aren’t too bad but yes, it’s kind of a transition/rebuilding year, specifically on the offense. I’d say this is definitely our worst offense since JT has been in CBus.
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by BlockONation on Nov 7, 2009 1:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No, 2004 was far, far worse
99th in the country in total offense to finish the season. Comparatively, this year’s offense is 63rd in the country, and if it stays at that pace (not hard, at just 376 yards/game), it’ll be just as productive as the 2007 outfit.
Now, it’s about to face two of the best defenses it’ll face all year, so we’ll have to hold off on any real comparisons. Nevertheless, it is somewhat encouraging, considering the leaps and bounds the offense grew by from the bowl game against Oklahoma State to the win over Michigan in ’06.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 1:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I expect an ugly game
And should be low scoring unless one team gets a lot of defensive scores.
Can we hold a seance to get TP to channel Jeremiah Masoli of last week?
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 2:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
- We aren’t **
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by BlockONation on Nov 7, 2009 1:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Northwestern - Iowa
Go Wildcats! I have a funny feeling it won’t last, needless to say.
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 2:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This one's coming down to the wire...
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 2:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
neither team wants to win this game
"yo this is a great sig and imma let you finish, but i've had the lulziest quotes of all time, OF ALL TIME!"
by joshjoshjosh on Nov 7, 2009 2:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So much for redeeming ourselves with the Iowa game...
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If we can win the last three
I will feel pretty good regardless of the national perception. Also it would be an outright title.
On the other hand if Penn State wins out, who wants to bet that they will start embracing the concept of co-champions?
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 3:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Welp, that shakes things up a bit
De-facto Big Ten championship game in 30 minutes?
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 3:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Iowa’s still in the mix. They control their own destiny for the Rose Bowl.
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 3:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It does make it interesting for next week
Stanzi walked off but then was in street clothes afterwards.
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 3:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'd be incredibly disappointed if we have to play Vandenberg Iowa next week
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 3:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well he was some kind of high school superstud
But in that game he seemed to throw everything 100 mph inaccurately. Stanzi is an interception machine, but pretty clutch.
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 3:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Put them together and it sounds like Derek Anderson
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2009 3:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You have to remove the "clutch" bit for DA, don't you?
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 3:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely. I was thinking the 100 mph thrown ball coupled with the “lots of interceptions”
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2009 3:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ferentz just said Stanzi'll be out a few weeks, FWIW
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 3:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I feel like I've resigned to whatever the hell fate this cruel, impartial world dictates.
Let’s Go Bucks!
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 3:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Can we retire this "too country" thing?
Does it really matter?
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 3:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he came to the big city, Columbus, ha!
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 3:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Most of those western Penn towns make Pittsburgh feel like New York. So, Columbus must feel like…Rio
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2009 3:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Iowa has put together some very lackluster performances the last couple weeks.
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2009 3:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I thought the Big Story this week was the alternate jerseys?
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 3:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
LeBron going to New York to play at Madison Square Garden, I don’t think the bulk of the conversation was about Shaq. Very little surprise that the main point of conversation is “native son coming home”.
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2009 3:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was being a smartass, but I understand why this is such a big deal
Especially to media-type people who need a compelling narrative for a mid-afternoon game between two underwhelming teams from an underwhelming conference.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 3:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Two ranked teams at least
That is something
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 3:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s the amazing part. These teams are competing head to head with each other for the Big Ten title. That was the best they could come up with to start out?
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2009 3:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pryor loves....
I think I can guess what that said.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 3:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
But I think they’re glad it didn’t get on TV.
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 3:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like they are going to have to rely on TP’s arm to give them their best chance to move the ball…that makes me a little nervous.
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2009 3:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well, that would have been a 1st if Carter brought his hands with 'em
First pass: about as bad as possible. Second: Not bad.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 3:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I like that start.
Nice job by Cam.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 3:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ray "HOLD ONTO THE DAMN BALL" Small
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 3:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That was great coverage on the screen too.
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2009 3:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well, he held on there.
Please, please, please get 7 here.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 3:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
So, our average starting field position is now what? The PSU 40?
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2009 3:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
JT's already thinkin' about wrappin' 'er up
Let’s not kid ourselves here.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 3:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We don’t want to pull a 2008, keep attacking on both sides of the ball.
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 3:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Completely agree.
Not sure if the staff necessarily does.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 3:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What just happened there?
Two men in the backfield. Double clutch. Wow.
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2009 3:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I was about to say
I wanted to see TP run down there.
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 3:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That was definitely not a designed play.
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2009 3:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Winning the field position battle at this point.
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2009 3:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well, yeah.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 3:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, it didn’t take long for the strange calm feeling to go to the way side, am I right?
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 3:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Where you goin’? Nowhere. You’re goin’, nowhere.
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2009 3:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Already some chippiness early
Good start by the defense. I thought Penn State was going to try to take advantage of our vulnerability against our mobile QBs (i.e. Gray from Minnesota), and the front responded well.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 3:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yeah, ignore that second "our" there.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 3:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We shut out Illinois
Though the rain storm helped a bit
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 3:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And the fact that it's Illinois
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 3:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s at least 5 more if he doesn’t get tripped up by his own guy.
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2009 3:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I love how we're keeping things fairly simple early on. Lots of screens.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 3:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Is this to test Pryor? Make sure he’s healthy enough to be out there.
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2009 3:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We don’t want to force him to make plays.
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 3:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think they're trying to give him some confidence.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 3:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Alright, this has been fun, but we should really give Alabama its offensive line back
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 3:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Our offense is working?
In the first quarter? My head might be in danger of explosion.
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 3:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Okay, this 3rd+8 should be another one of those VY plays
One read; if it ain’t there, run for as much as possible.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 3:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Fail.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 3:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 3:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t have that much of a problem with it- the game is likely to be a defensive one, you have an untested kicker. Don’t give them anything free.
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 4:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
10 yard net difference of field position.
It would have been worth the shot at 3 more points.
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 4:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That didn't look like a touchback to me
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 4:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think it bounced out of bounds beyond the goal line, so…. touchback
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Tress, must not have been impressed with the sampling he got last week. No trust in the new guy.
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2009 4:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Our style of offense is so paradoxical
Yes, we attempt to limit turnovers and don’t put our defense in bad position, but when those turnovers do happen, they’re so much more damaging because we haven’t put up the points necessary to overcome them.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It would be nice to see going for it on the occasional forth and short. Aggressive does not always mean bad.
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2009 4:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I understand that. There have been several opportunities (throughout Tressel’s time at OSU) where he could have put pressure on the opposing defense by going for it on forth and short. He usually elects to kick it in those situations.
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2009 4:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Millen has a good point. Heyward is having a career game today.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Millen is still an idiot, though. That’s just stating the obvious.
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 4:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s a much better television personality than NFL GM.
by Chief WaDrew on Nov 7, 2009 4:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
PSU is crashing so hard on the handoff. Read-option might be huge.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I don’t like these QB option runs out of the shotgun.
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 4:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This game is going to punt most of its non-partisan viewing audience as well
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Just looked at Black Shoe Diaries
Worth checking out- they have a photoshop of an arm punt for their open thread.
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 4:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Uhhh… I guess that’s funnier than the word interception? :-/
Penn St. fans have a strange sense of humor.
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 4:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
3rd and 1 still has been automatic for other teams this year
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Please don’t tell me this was just another slow start for the Nittany Lions…
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Better start watching for that bubble screen. I think we’re going to see that a few more times today.
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 4:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Boy, that was a bit dumb, Devon
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Could've had a pick.
Penn State will be going for this, btw. And I have no reason to believe they won’t get it.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Boy, that was predictable.
Now, can we please actually try to score points on offense?
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
BULLSHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fucking bullshit.
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 4:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just like USC. How can the officials signal that so soon?
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 4:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I really, really don't want to hear bitching about refs after this game.
Looked like the the ball crossed the line. Even if it didn’t, we need to score some fucking points to win this game. If we can’t do that, we don’t deserve it.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We called a timeout, explain that one.
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 4:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't see it or hear it.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It was EXTREMELY obvious on the replay that we called a timeout several seconds before.
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 4:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
See? They reviewed it, and said it was legit.
No bitching.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sabino, how can you possibly not see that?
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 4:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Regardless, we need to score some points to win this damn game.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
hey tressel how about trying that 47yd fg earlier
by tcelt on Nov 7, 2009 4:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
run, run, pass
Here we go, guys.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yay
I like the run, run, broken-play scramble offense.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
God, I love Sanzenbacher
Terrific catch, terrific job holding onto the ball
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
"False starts" Shugarts?
Nope, Browning.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Odd. Didn't the ref say 70?
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This is disgusting.
*We called a timeout.
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 4:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well, barring a miracle, wave goodbye to this drive.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
1st and 25....
and we call two runs. Classic.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Are we really going to punt from 25?
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thank God.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Even Pryor is screaming at Tressel.
*We called a timeout.
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 4:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
NICE
Wasn’t expecting that at all.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Okay, so Sabino tried to call a timeout...
do you realize how pathetic of an excuse that is if we lose? What guarantee, having watched this Ohio State all year, can you make that it would stop just about anyone on 4th and 1?
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It’s not an excuse for any loss. It happened that it’s all. He called a timeout, but the refs didn’t blow the whistle as simple as that. Interpret it any way you want to. It happened.
*We called a timeout.
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 4:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Um, okay.
That sucks and all, but it doesn’t actually mean anything. It just means Penn State would have tried again if the refs saw Sabino. And they probably would have got it.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
“It sucks and all.” Exactly. It sucks enough to be pissed about it.
Could it make the difference in a game like this. Very possible, but that’s impossible to tell. I’m more pissed at Tressel’s play calling.
*We called a timeout.
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 4:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I am ok with Tressel ball in this game
It’s probably going to be low scoring, we need to just avoid the big mistakes.
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 4:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I love B-Rolle, but he needs to wrap up
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Might want to cover Zug. Just a thought.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Stan-kavitch?
Really?
I prefer Stanky-wicks
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Great throw by Clark as he was being buried
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 4:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
For the record, Cameron Heyward kills people
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wait, what the hell just happened?
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Crap. Definitely down.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Why did our dude just fall down?
Who was that, anyway? Torrence?
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think it was and I don’t know why he fell.
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 4:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Trivia question: Wisconsin
’03 and ’04
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Illegal contact? He jumped off, but he didn't touch crap.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Are you fucking kidding?
*We called a timeout.
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 4:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Please explain that one, I’d be more than happy to hear how great these officials are.
*We called a timeout.
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 4:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Explain what?
The illegal contact? It was just a missed call. Same result as an offsides.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gibson got mega-held
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We have to intercept one of these tipped balls.
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 4:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yup yup
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We aren't even trying to score before the half.
FML.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Looks like we aren’t going to even run the clock out, which would suck.
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 4:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You know why we lose these games?
Because Jim Tressel honestly feels at times that scoring isn’t necessary. This game isn’t going to end 10-7, no matter how bad he may want it to.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I couldn’t agree more with you here.
*We called a timeout.
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 4:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Really? The Wildcat? First time all year? Now?
They knew you were running. What’s the point in getting cute?
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
So we don't even try to run a two-minute offense to give ourselves a decided advantage at the half
Instead, we opt for a short, running drive, and give Penn State oodles of time to kick the tying field goal.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 4:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
LOL, this is the definition of a cripple fight
Neither team wants to score at all.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, Penn State want’s to score, it’s just that our defense plus penalties isn’t allowing it.
Tressel, on the other hand………
*We called a timeout.
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 5:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nathan Williams just got caught way out of position, and still ran down the B10's best RB
Nice work (yet again) by at least one side of the team.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Soooooooooo open.
*We called a timeout.
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 5:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Man.
That was bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuutal.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I feel bad for just about everyone involved on that last play.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
BOOM, ARM PUNT
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What happened to the word “intereception” or “pick,” seriously?
*We called a timeout.
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 5:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Arm punts aren't always picked
Just usually.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I see, was unaware of that difference. Well, BSD seems obsessed with the word.
*We called a timeout.
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 5:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And to think...
If we had any semibalance of an offense, we would be killing Penn State right now
by Buckeye11021 on Nov 7, 2009 5:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Be positive
As our offense has been going this year, I’ll take it- no mistakes and we scored the one time in the red zone.
Plus we’re leading at half time at Happy Valley.
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 5:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I feel ya, man
but I just don’t like putting this much pressure on the defense to totally throttle Penn State for another two quarters. We need points. Touchdowns, ideally.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LSU giving Alabama all it could handle
SEC? SEC? Anyone?
by Buckeye11021 on Nov 7, 2009 5:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Please never use those three letters together twice in a row again, please.
*We called a timeout.
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 5:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
To paraphrase Steve Earle...
Eff the Ess Eee See
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 5:13 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd for the Earle reference
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So, sigh
This is looking just like last year’s game. Ohio State is going to cling to this lead until it doesn’t exist anymore. How much faith do you have in the offense to rectify that situation when it comes?
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
ND down by 14 to Navy
Looks like Brian Kelly will be the coach of the golden domers in no time!
by Buckeye11021 on Nov 7, 2009 5:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I thought the USC game saved his job?
I mean, it’s the second signature loss vs. USC of his career.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon guys
You really want to see Pryor dropping back and flinging it from our own 20 with 2 minutes in the half after what we’ve seen this year? Pick your battles.
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 5:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps.
I just look at the two-minute drives we’ve successfully run over the courses of the season (there aren’t many, but there are far more of them than completed Pryor deep balls against reasonably good coverage) and wonder what might have happened if we actually tried.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I just think there’s a significant chance you get a sack fumble or a pick and put them on the doorstep.
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 5:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I love that Purdue play against Mich
Where the guy is so wide open deep, he is running backwards for a while.
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 5:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Is Barclay a senior?
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thank'ee
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
For the record, Penn State's injured LG is back
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Still forgetting about Zug.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh Heyward please please please don't leave early
Please God
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
How do you stop Cam?
That might be the only way for poor 74.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Aw, crap.
Shugarts is down, and it doesn’t look good.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
May be Marcus Hall time.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I just saw him. He was the one who had flu and lost all the weight?
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 5:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No, that was Miller.
Who has dropped off the face of the earth since.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
FTR, Shugarts hasn't done half-bad tonight
I mean, he hasn’t been Browning from last year against these guys, at any rate
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Saine running well to start this half.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I should probably keep my mouth shut.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wait no, we are winning by points, still Buckeyes. Confusing, with this play calling.
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 5:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that was catchable.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Every wideout except sanzenbacher is fucking atrocious
"yo this is a great sig and imma let you finish, but i've had the lulziest quotes of all time, OF ALL TIME!"
by joshjoshjosh on Nov 7, 2009 5:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey, Posey has been good.
He’s come on the last month. That drop was a little rough.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They haven’t had many chances, but both Carter and Posey have drops now.
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 5:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good punt
I may get tired of saying that
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 5:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think our only hope of actually scoring again is another incredibly short field
resulting from a turnover or return.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i hate when tressel plays games like this where u can lose the game on one play r drive by penn st
by tcelt on Nov 7, 2009 5:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
By the way, have we run much play-action yet?
I think we did once, but it resulted in a Pryor scramble.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We should have it set up now.
But we can’t have done much cause we’ve only passed in obvious pass downs.
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 5:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, We need to run a lot more PA Rollouts. And never run the QB read option run from the shotgun.
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 5:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you, Penn State, for attempting to out-cro-magnon us.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wait, did we just complete a pass for a first down?
WHEN DID WE BECOME FUCKIN’ TEXAS TECH, GUYS?
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ah, crap
Herron limping. Needs moar Hall.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Punt time.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That punt was gorgeous
Today’s like a punting fashion show.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ray is in the Teddy Ballgame mindset right now
Trying to do everything by himself. You ain’t that fast, kid.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
HOLY CRAP YES
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
THERE'S YOUR PLAY-ACTION
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Whoops, I was mistaken. That was just a standard pass.
And a good one at that.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s funny, it’s Pryor’s lack of ability to do that consistently that allows the coverage to play up and we get one like that.
Does this make sense?
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 5:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i just sharted
"yo this is a great sig and imma let you finish, but i've had the lulziest quotes of all time, OF ALL TIME!"
by joshjoshjosh on Nov 7, 2009 5:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'm not going to lie, I would go gay for Ross Homan and Thad G after that play
That was perfect.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 5:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I was out of my seat, jumping up and down right there
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 6:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I was honestly doing the exact same thing, yelling “GOOO! GO! GO!”
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 6:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i thought they were gonna bring it back cause the punter got creamed
"yo this is a great sig and imma let you finish, but i've had the lulziest quotes of all time, OF ALL TIME!"
by joshjoshjosh on Nov 7, 2009 6:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
thad how could u not block the kicker ray would have had a td
by tcelt on Nov 7, 2009 6:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Haha, I thought the same thing. Gibby ain't always perfect.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 6:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A touchdown here will seal it.
Please. Let’s just get this over with.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 6:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The really don’t hide their blitz at all.
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 6:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I was noticing that too, but can you blame them?
Most teams can’t block them anyway.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 6:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice play by Pryor
Don’t turn the damn ball over, and I’d say the cosmic karma realigns with Pryor driving a dagger into the heart of Nittany Nation.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 6:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Pryor one wasn’t so bad but Small should have tried for more.
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 6:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
VY play
No one open, run the damn ball.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 6:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If we really must kick a FG, I’d like it to be in the middle of the field.
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 6:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
LIFE IS PERFECT
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 6:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice
They used the threat of the scramble well.
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 6:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Lions fans are already filing out?
Dude, come on. This isn’t over. Might be close, but there’s no reason to abandon your team when there are 9 minutes left.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 6:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And they were booing earlier too
Pretty lame.
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 6:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Allow me to apologize, partially, for bitching about Jim Tressel's first half conservatism.
If this score holds, he’ll really make me look like an idiot.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 6:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Damn
we are kicking their ass! I’m lovin it!
by Buckeye11021 on Nov 7, 2009 6:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
BOOM, HOMAN'D
Atones for that earlier drop.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 6:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
WWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 6:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
One of you has absolutely got to find any pictures of sad Darryl Clark
and flood the whole damn internet with them after this.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 6:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
T. Pryor : 8-17, 125 yrd, 2 TDs, 0 INT
D. Clark: 9-21, 109 yrd, 0 TDs, 1 INT
Hmmmm…. yeah I’ll take Pryor any freakin’ day.
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 6:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget to include Pryor's rushing stats
I’m pretty sure Clark is rocking the goose egg in that comparison.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 6:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Very good point.
T. Pryor: 4 for 54, 1 TD
D. Clark: 10 for 11, 1 TD
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 6:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sad Penn State fan cutting to fat-n-happy BuckI guy = priceless
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 6:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Alright guys, I'm off to write the re-cap
I did not think tonight could possibly be this fun, but it was.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 6:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'll be honest guys
I’ve been keeping some tabs on how you guys were reacting over here.
On the bright side – you guys are hilarious, and I needed a good laugh watching this game.
On the down side – I needed a good laugh watching this game….
Anywho, good work by your team today. (Sure it’s not over. But it is.) Like the rest of college football this year, it’s not a perfect team, but it can get the job done when it’s so inclined. I’m gonna go back to BSD to lick the wounds and berate my team. Just wanted to give you your kudos so it doesn’t look like I’m “disrespecting”. Is that enough ass-kissing? :)
"In the beginning the Universe was created.
This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move."
by IcersGuy on Nov 7, 2009 6:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I would comment on your blog
If it wasn’t for the 5 day waiting period
by Big Red Dog on Nov 7, 2009 6:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It was a
“one bad apple spoils the bunch” ordeal. That and it might be helpful – sometimes the opposing fans aren’t always welcomed with, uh, open arms after a crushing loss.
"In the beginning the Universe was created.
This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move."
by IcersGuy on Nov 7, 2009 6:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So how about our arm punter now, eh buddy?
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 6:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha...
he’s still an arm punter. Our secondary just decided not to cover on one multiple plays.
And he’s also a winner-winner-chicken-dinner, which I guess is the more important piece.
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by IcersGuy on Nov 7, 2009 6:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Number one defense in the nation, what? Oh well, this is useless, haha.
Anyway, good luck in your bowl game, rep the Big 10.
by Simmsinns on Nov 7, 2009 6:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
good game guys
we shouldn’t have printed those shirts.
by Mr. Rosewater on Nov 7, 2009 6:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Is that from today's game?
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 6:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the comments, Penn State fans.
I know today was tough, but the future is very bright in State College.
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by Sam @ WWAHT on Nov 7, 2009 6:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well, that went well, if I must say
Thank you Cam Heyward and all the defense. Ray Small. And the offense did just what they needed
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