How do we match up against PSU?

[Slick Manager of Champs]

Game is drawing closer! How do you think we match up? Have to admit, I am very concerned about the combination of Barkley and Sanders running the ball. We didn't fair to well against the ground game last year (Ga Tech, Navy) although those were a special type of offense. PSU breaking in a new QB who looked decent in the bowl game. And new coordinator. Should work to our advantage.

I like our chances on offense. I think we can put up some points with a senior QB and good running game.

Honestly I guess it is too soon to predict, but we need to rattle the nits early and don't let them control the ball with Barkley & Sanders.

Awesome we actually get to let things play out on the field instead of message boards!

 

[President Stache]

Honestly, I am not the least bit concerned about Sanders. He is a true freshman back. Barkley, is one of the top RB in the country, so of course there is reason to be worried.

People seem to be predicting a shoot out, but I think we will be pounding the ball hard and taking air out of the ball. This scares me a bit, cause it may cause us to get behind early. I think you can be sure there will be a few wrinkles on both sides, trickeration, penalties, hard-hitting... it will come down to turnovers, and I like Peterman not turning the ball over more than their rookie doing the same. Whitehead pick 6 ala Billy Owens to win it

 

[ratking17]

Barkley doesn't Crack 100 yards. Mark it down

 

[bobfree]

Going from a pro style offense to a spread can be a real challenge.

Especially when the coaching staff isn't that strong.

Early game on the road they will struggle.

And we will pound the ball on them.

26-13 Pitt

 

[steel_curtain]

Game is drawing closer! How do you think we match up? Have to admit, I am very concerned about the combination of Barkley and Sanders running the ball. We didn't fair to well against the ground game last year (Ga Tech, Navy) although those were a special type of offense. PSU breaking in a new QB who looked decent in the bowl game. And new coordinator. Should work to our advantage.

I like our chances on offense. I think we can put up some points with a senior QB and good running game.

Honestly I guess it is too soon to predict, but we need to rattle the nits early and don't let them control the ball with Barkley & Sanders.

Awesome we actually get to let things play out on the field instead of message boards!

-If Penn State cannot move the ball or has fast 3 and outs, it is going to totally blow up right in their face. They had a completely awful offense last year that couldnt move the football and score to save their life, as they ranked 104th in the country last year in scoring. Now they have a brand new QB, brand new OC, and the same O-line that couldnt block anyone. On top of the fact they are replacing the D-line with freshmen and redshirt freshmen. The way Pitt wants to pound the football and run, mixed in with the fact Penn State very well could have fast 3 and outs, means a potentially very tired defense for Penn State that cant get off the field in the second half. Army, Ohio State, Michigan State, etc.. annihilated Penn State'd defense in the run game.

-This play fast spread strategy completely blew up in Todd Graham's face last year, as he wanted an Oregon style offense but kept going 3 and out. The result? Their defense got annihilated because of this playing style and the offense's inability to sustain drives playing too fast without the correct personal and other teams offenses pounded their defense because they couldnt control time of possession. And this Pitt / Penn State game is the 2nd game of the season? And I should expect Penn State's brand new offense, brand new OC, brand new QB, to be clicking after 1 game, after their total disaster of an offense last year? Its going to be a long day for Penn State September 10th with James Conner.

 

[HailToPitt1985]

Just by virtue of the fact that we have a very good coach and their coach is a moron, we win this game. I don't know by how many points that will translate into on the field, but you'd have to think we have a HUGE advantage in coaching.

 

[wbrpanther]

Game is drawing closer! How do you think we match up? Have to admit, I am very concerned about the combination of Barkley and Sanders running the ball. We didn't fair to well against the ground game last year (Ga Tech, Navy) although those were a special type of offense. PSU breaking in a new QB who looked decent in the bowl game. And new coordinator. Should work to our advantage.

I like our chances on offense. I think we can put up some points with a senior QB and good running game.

Honestly I guess it is too soon to predict, but we need to rattle the nits early and don't let them control the ball with Barkley & Sanders.

Awesome we actually get to let things play out on the field instead of message boards!

I am comfortable. Barkley is a talent. i don't see them stopping our running game.

 

[wbrpanther]

Barkley doesn't Crack 100 yards. Mark it down

There is always the possibility of a guy like Barkley cracking off a big run so I wouldn't take that bet. I would bet that most of his carries are going to result in pain.

 

[steel_curtain]

I am comfortable. Barkley is a talent. i don't see them stopping our running game.

-Who would be? How do you give up 300 rush yards to Army at home with 3 players off the Dline that all got drafted?

-And now you have to stop James Conner with freshmen, not the 2-10 Army Black Knights.

-We should run the ball almost every play against this team until their defense proves they actually have a spine to stop someone from running it.

-The only people that think Pitt loses this game at this moment are Penn State fans and a few dismal glass is empty Pitt fans that are still living in the 1990's Pitt football era.

 

[9nationalchampionships]

The game is won or lost on the lines. I like Pitt's line on both sides of the ball against the boys from moo u.
Pitt - 28
Moo u - 18

 

[steel_curtain]

How do you give up more to Navy?

-Navy averaged 330 rush yards per game using a triple option offense, which most teams do not use. Navy was 2nd in the country in Rush Yards Per game, won 11 games, and had a QB that broke the ALL TIME TD record in college football. They not only were good, but exploited our biggest weakness, speed at LB on defense.

-Considering Penn State does not have a running QB, does not use a triple option, does not have a QB that will be anywhere close to breaking the All Time college football TD record, and will not come close to averaging 330 rush yards per game, this point is mute and meaningless.

 

[TempleBAPittMPA]

-If Penn State cannot move the ball or has fast 3 and outs, it is going to totally blow up right in their face. They had a completely awful offense last year that couldnt move the football and score to save their life, as they ranked 104th in the country last year in scoring. Now they have a brand new QB, brand new OC, and the same O-line that couldnt block anyone. On top of the fact they are replacing the D-line with freshmen and redshirt freshmen. The way Pitt wants to pound the football and run, mixed in with the fact Penn State very well could have fast 3 and outs, means a potentially very tired defense for Penn State that cant get off the field in the second half. Army, Ohio State, Michigan State, etc.. annihilated Penn State'd defense in the run game.

-This play fast spread strategy completely blew up in Todd Graham's face last year, as he wanted an Oregon style offense but kept going 3 and out. The result? Their defense got annihilated because of this playing style and the offense's inability to sustain drives playing too fast without the correct personal and other teams offenses pounded their defense because they couldnt control time of possession. And this Pitt / Penn State game is the 2nd game of the season? And I should expect Penn State's brand new offense, brand new OC, brand new QB, to be clicking after 1 game, after their total disaster of an offense last year? Its going to be a long day for Penn State September 10th with James Conner.

Thanks, Steel--you basically saved me the need to comment (though I've bolded what I would have reiterated). I see State Farm meeting the same sort of fate on September 10 that they did on September 5 of last year . . . perhaps even worse, because as effectively as Jahad Thomas ran through the State Farm defense that day, I truly feel that a healthy James Conner is a superior back.

 

[724crew]

Navy would have annihilated psu last year. Not sure why that's their go to this year. Guess they have nothing else to say

How do you give up more to Navy?

 

[724crew]

The more I look at the two offenses the more I like this matchup. With that fast offense of psu if you can get some 3 and outs, then pound them with the running game for some long drives, their D is gonna wilt. Their offense could play right in Pitt's hands.

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

-Navy averaged 330 rush yards per game using a triple option offense, which most teams do not use. Navy was 2nd in the country in Rush Yards Per game, won 11 games, and had a QB that broke the ALL TIME TD record in college football. They not only were good, but exploited our biggest weakness, speed at LB on defense.

-Considering Penn State does not have a running QB, does not use a triple option, does not have a QB that will be anywhere close to breaking the All Time college football TD record, and will not come close to averaging 330 rush yards per game, this point is mute and meaningless.

I like the analysis and all of them have good points, but I watched McSorley in the Georgia Game, and he can run and throw, and he is very adaptable to Moorhead's Offense as described by the Moorhead's Former QB that ran the offense at Fordham.

However, it was also said the System needs time to put in and coordinate among the WR-QB-RB & OL, so the question is how fast they absorb, adapt, and react to the new System by the Second Game?

Additionally, yours and others aspect analysis of Pitt Defenese especially the LBS adapt and abilities can stop certain plays is so important too. Clearly, Pitt struggles against such Teams as seen in the last 3 GT Games barely winning the last one on FG, and Navy blowing Pitt off every play last Bowl Game.

Moreover, how Miami QB and UNC QB's won those Games last year with breakdowns on 1 to 3 plays. yet, Pitt offense just missed coming back and almost winning too?

Why I put it up to be discussed, i find it a hard game to predict, due to these unknowns, but I see big scores once the Moorhead Offense is in and they lose only by the other teams out scoring them.

On the other hand, it did take 5 to 6 games when Moorhead took over Fordham to put in his system and took time for all players to be on the same page, but McSorley and the other PSU QB can run and gun, and Pitt's Former QB Chad Voytik would have been good in this Offense in my opinion?

Welcome all and everyone that differ too, that have their own analysis.

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

Thanks, Steel--you basically saved me the need to comment (though I've bolded what I would have reiterated). I see State Farm meeting the same sort of fate on September 10 that they did on September 5 of last year . . . perhaps even worse, because as effectively as Jahad Thomas ran through the State Farm defense that day, I truly feel that a healthy James Conner is a superior back.

Any thoughts on how Temple Ruhle's Team will do against this New Offense this year after the Pitt Game?

Hope Aged-Wolverine talks about Michigan Defense in that the 4th game against this Moorhead design Offense too?

KBuck too on OSU Meyer's Defense handling it in 2016?

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

The game is won or lost on the lines. I like Pitt's line on both sides of the ball against the boys from moo u.
Pitt - 28
Moo u - 18

I see a bigger score but just a guess?

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

You're in for a shock.

Well, if you look at SteellCurtain Photos, you can see he landed a pretty big "Shock" and looks like "Big Shark"?

 

[steel_curtain]

I like the analysis and all of them have good points, but I watched McSorley in the Georgia Game, and he can run and throw, and he is very adaptable to Moorhead's Offense as described by the Moorhead's Former QB that ran the offense at Fordham.

However, it was also said the System needs time to put in and coordinate among the WR-QB-RB & OL, so the question is how fast they absorb, adapt, and react to the new System by the Second Game?

Additionally, yours and others aspect analysis of Pitt Defenese especially the LBS adapt and abilities can stop certain plays is so important too. Clearly, Pitt struggles against such Teams as seen in the last 3 GT Games barely winning the last one on FG, and Navy blowing Pitt off every play last Bowl Game.

Moreover, how Miami QB and UNC QB's won those Games last year with breakdowns on 1 to 3 plays. yet, Pitt offense just missed coming back and almost winning too?

Why I put it up to be discussed, i find it a hard game to predict, due to these unknowns, but I see big scores once the Moorhead Offense is in and they lose only by the other teams out scoring them.

On the other hand, it did take 5 to 6 games when Moorhead took over Fordham to put in his system and took time for all players to be on the same page, but McSorley and the other PSU QB can run and gun, and Pitt's Former QB Chad Voytik would have been good in this Offense in my opinion?

Welcome all and everyone that differ too, that have their own analysis.

-Considering Georgia didn't beat a single ranked team last year, got blown out badly by the only 2 ranked teams they played, had 2 wins the entire season against teams that actually had a winning record (Penn State and Georgia Southern), and needed overtime to beat Georgia Southern at home, holding your hat on Georgia being anything good last year isnt much to hang your hat on. The SEC East was far and large the worst conference in the country last year. And Georgia was beating Penn State 24-3 in the 4th quarter. The game was already over. I dont find anything Penn State did against Georgia valid, since Georgia was an average, at absolute best, average mediocre team last year that played a terrible schedule.

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

Game is drawing closer! How do you think we match up? Have to admit, I am very concerned about the combination of Barkley and Sanders running the ball. We didn't fair to well against the ground game last year (Ga Tech, Navy) although those were a special type of offense. PSU breaking in a new QB who looked decent in the bowl game. And new coordinator. Should work to our advantage.

I like our chances on offense. I think we can put up some points with a senior QB and good running game.

Honestly I guess it is too soon to predict, but we need to rattle the nits early and don't let them control the ball with Barkley & Sanders.

Awesome we actually get to let things play out on the field instead of message boards!

Under 50 days and counting....good comments!

 

[phxpanther]

I laugh when people talk about how good McSorley looked in the bowl. The fact is, he entered the game when UGA had a big lead, and were playing soft on defense.

Secondly, he was 14/27 which is awful, and only averaged 5.3 yards per attempt, which is embarrassingly bad. He did have two TDs though.

I hope he plays that "well" against Pitt

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

Honestly, I am not the least bit concerned about Sanders. He is a true freshman back. Barkley, is one of the top RB in the country, so of course there is reason to be worried.

People seem to be predicting a shoot out, but I think we will be pounding the ball hard and taking air out of the ball. This scares me a bit, cause it may cause us to get behind early. I think you can be sure there will be a few wrinkles on both sides, trickeration, penalties, hard-hitting... it will come down to turnovers, and I like Peterman not turning the ball over more than their rookie doing the same. Whitehead pick 6 ala Billy Owens to win it

My problem is Pitt has New OC in Canada and Pitt Players have to contend with their own changes, but we have the OL and RBs, but what about the WRs, if Boyd had stay i would give make it a Pitt Runaway with Boyd keeping the Defense out of Box!

Conner's being considered for Slot Passing is still another adjustment under New OC and may take more time since it is just a Second game.

I hope Pitt uses TE Orndoff a lot and Whitehead on Offense too, to make up for Boyd not being there. Would not be surprised Matthews come through too at WR, but won't know until I see it?

 

[Joe the Panther Fan]

Considering Georgia didn't beat a single ranked team last year, got blown out badly by the only 2 ranked teams they played, had 2 wins the entire season against teams that actually had a winning record (Penn State and Georgia Southern), and needed overtime to beat Georgia Southern at home, holding your hat on Georgia being anything good last year isnt much to hang your hat on. The SEC East was far and large the worst conference in the country last year. And Georgia was beating Penn State 24-3 in the 4th quarter. The game was already over. I dont find anything Penn State did against Georgia valid, since Georgia was an average, at absolute best, average mediocre team last year that played a terrible schedule.

Also don't forget that most of Georgia's coaching staff had already left and they were being coached by several graduate assistants instead of their "real" coaches.

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

Barkley doesn't Crack 100 yards. Mark it down

I am more worried about the WRs they were great last year but often under and over thrown, and used to much with poor play calling on sidelines. I can't see any Team stopping Barkley under a 100 yards this year unless the entire team just can't learn the Offense until later in the season.

The PSU OL has to be better under this Offense!

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

Also don't forget that most of Georgia's coaching staff had already left and they were being coached by several graduate assistants instead of their "real" coaches.

Forgot about that and spot on, but McSorley still rano pretty well and the PSU Wrs did adjust in catching the ball after Hack went down and PSU OC was gone too?

Franklin's Sideline Coaching is pretty horrible as proven all year long last year.

Now Moorhead's turn with OLC Limegrover both good coaches in my opinion. if Franklin does not interfere?.

 

[Joe the Panther Fan]

Forgot about that and spot on, but McSorley still rano pretty well and the PSU Wrs did adjust in catching the ball after Hack went down and PSU OC was gone too?

Make no mistake, Penn State certainly has some talented players. I think we win, maybe easily, but there are good players on that team.

 

[Hotshoe]

A little insight since you asked. This isn't just a fast paced offense, or a three and out. It's a no huddle based on tempo and ball control. That tempo changes and doesn't allow for substitution. There is no comparison to the previous two years whatsoever. The entire blocking scheme is different and will be substantially better. Don't kid yourself, that PSU doesn't have talent upfront, because they do. We also don't have freshman starting on the D line either. Should be an interesting game. I would imagine the plan is to stack the box and force you to throw as the secondary is talented and pretty deep. LB's are very good if healthy.

 

[TempleBAPittMPA]

Any thoughts on how Temple Ruhle's Team will do against this New Offense this year after the Pitt Game?

No question it would help that Rhule will have the benefit of the Pitt/PSU game film to help with his preparation.

Another thing to keep in mind is that in his third game ever as the Temple head coach, Rhule was upset (all things considered, it has to be classified as such) by Moorhead's Fordham team on a Hail Mary on the last play of the game. The game should never have been that close in the first place, but we had a rookie head coach feeling his way. (By the way, it was after that game that Rhule decided to take the redshirt off then-freshman PJ Walker and throw him into the fire.). Older and wiser, Matt won't be fooled again.

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

bobfree, post: 1443862, member: 4482"]
Going from a pro style offense to a spread can be a real challenge.
Good point and even a great OC needs time to adjust to his Players and they to him? Plus, Franklin's interference in thinking he knows more was a big problem last year and why coaches left?

Especially when the coaching staff isn't that strong.
Pretty damn good points but the Coaching could be better. OC Moorhead is a Quiet Teacher & Doer in the Chuck Noll Persona. Franklin is the Talker and Barker could be Moorhead's problem. Limegrover is Quiet too but is just OLC now unlike at Minnesota whne he was OC-OLC. He meshes with Morrhead way better. PSU New DC & New DBC will be making adjustments too, but D is easier ready early in most games. I think pitt can count on Franklin barking upsetting what they are trying to do on the Sidelines, we shall see?

Early game on the road they will struggle.
Yep, the Easter Bunny coach not only claimed this is his First Year and the last two did not count due to Sanctions but had to make changes on his Long Time Staff that left him, and is still looking for some Lost Eggs?

You may be giving Bunny Franklin his excuse in losing this game early? And the Bunny Coach was more focused on Baylor on Big Ten Media Day showing his focus in on other things than PSU. So, if Franklin leavessit to Moorhead, Limegrover, Pry and Banks, on the Sidelines it might work, but the Bunnies like to run and hop and all over the place, and that could drove his Coaches crazy not just all game long, but all year long? If they go 5-6 Wins might not be around either and can't blame it on OC again? If they go 8-9-10 Wins OC won't be happy as Bunny Coach takes all the credit?

Finally, if Bunny Hop & Hope Coach loses to Pitt in a big score MSU trained PITT's Narduzzi way like MSU's Dantonio did to him last year, even 7-6 might not save him?

And we will pound the ball on them.
If so, all will be well except at University Park Old Main?

26-13 Pitt
Still, see a bigger score over 30Ppoints each if Both new OC's have both Offenses running! Defenses have new players that have to adjust too.

Nice to be talking Football and upcoming games, thanks to you and everyone too!

 

[pitt_134]

The biggest concern I have is the wrs at PS...just cuz they r breaking in a new qb doesn't matter...ala cuse last year!! Barkley will have some success but their online is gonna be suspect against our from 7
Or basically 8 with our secondary....
We will dominate on offense...I see the game being over midway through the 3rd qtr!
Pitt-34
Them- 16

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

"steel_curtain, post: 1443919, member: 5476"]-If Penn State cannot move the ball or has fast 3 and outs, it is going to totally blow up right in their face. They had a completely awful offense last year that couldnt move the football and score to save their life, as they ranked 104th in the country last year in scoring. Now they have a brand new QB, brand new OC, and the same O-line that couldnt block anyone.
All Good Points and has merit since it takes a few games to put in the New OC Moorhead System.

On top of the fact they are replacing the D-line with freshmen and redshirt freshmen. The way Pitt wants to pound the football and run, mixed in with the fact Penn State very well could have fast 3 and outs, means a potentially very tired defense for Penn State that cant get off the field in the second half. Army, Ohio State, Michigan State, etc.. annihilated Penn State'd defense in the run game.
Plus, this is Franklin's Achilles heel, horrible Half Time Adjustments against Coach Pat's & Staff strengths!

This play fast spread strategy completely blew up in Todd Graham's face last year, as he wanted an Oregon style offense but kept going 3 and out. The result? Their defense got annihilated because of this playing style and the offense's inability to sustain drives playing too fast without the correct personal and other teams offenses pounded their defense because they couldnt control time of possession.
Now you are talking Turkey are you not, excellent points! But GraHam Cracker is a Talker like Franklin the Barker, Moorhead and Limegrover are far more quiet Doers, is my worry? But Franklin and GraHam are both HAMS and can't let others just do their thing?

And this Pitt / Penn State game is the 2nd game of the season? And I should expect Penn State's brand new offense, brand new OC, brand new QB, to be clicking after 1 game, after their total disaster of an offense last year? Its going to be a long day for Penn State September 10th with James Conner.
All true, and right on, but they have talent, and any score prediction?

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

"pitt_134, post: 1444510, member: 39117"]
The biggest concern I have is the wrs at PS...just cuz they r breaking in a new qb doesn't matter...ala cause last year!!
I agree, but New QB & New OC & New Symmetry and Sytem matters, but McSorley may be just as effective Running it as he did in Georgia Game as a Sub in the old System. His Running can make the difference. Then again, inexperience and new systems causes mistake too?

Barkley will have some success but their online is gonna be suspect against our from 7
Or basically 8 with our secondary....
New Players all around and tough to gauge in the second game!

We will dominate on offense...I see the game being over midway through the 3rd qtr!
Pitt-34
Them- 16
I like the bigger score and could happen if PSU still working on the new OC System!Yet, Rival games are usually close. IF PSU OC System is just good, could be closer too.

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

No question it would help that Rhule will have the benefit of the Pitt/PSU game film to help with his preparation.

Another thing to keep in mind is that in his third game ever as the Temple head coach, Rhule was upset (all things considered, it has to be classified as such) by Moorhead's Fordham team on a Hail Mary on the last play of the game. The game should never have been that close in the first place, but we had a rookie head coach feeling his way. (By the way, it was after that game that Rhule decided to take the redshirt off then-freshman PJ Walker and throw him into the fire.). Older and wiser, Matt won't be fooled again.

Wow, just great insight with good speculations and the kind of details I like in helping to predict games, thanks so much!

 

[CaptainSidneyReilly]

"Hotshoe, post: 1444492, member: 6356"]A little insight since you asked. This isn't just a fast paced offense, or a three and out. It's a no huddle based on tempo and ball control. That tempo changes and doesn't allow for substitution.
Agree and something Pitt Defense will have to deal with with some inexperience players and talent not as fast as some at PSU, not trashing Pitt either, but Pitt Linebackers have to be exceptionally quick and fast and not many experienced as I would like and need to substitute to stay fresh and strong?

Hope others can say otherwise where my thinking is wrong too, why I posted this thread! Great Line-backing play is a key to stopping this type of offense from making a Big Play. Pitt is still recruiting and developing this position. Why i really think not getting Hudson will hurt Pitt, and Pugh is going to be great, but can he play in his second game?

There is no comparison to the previous two years whatsoever.
Totally agree! But Franklin is still there on the Sidelines is the one Constant. he got worst as both seasons went longer!

The entire blocking scheme is different and will be substantially better.
Yeah but that means new ways to make mistakes until it all comes together better. new systems and Players and coaches working together takes some time and it is the second game.

Don't kid yourself, that PSU doesn't have talent upfront, because they do.
I have never said that, and all PSU posters keep saying they do, but Sanctions hurt them, yet, Coaching left and changes take time to make work too. i agree, this system gives the OL a far better chance and model to be way better. they can hold blocks for just a few seconds, run traps, and sweeps, and make time for the short throw, as well as adjust to a running QB? All better from last years Hack Attack Sacks!

We also don't have freshman starting on the D line either. Should be an interesting game.
Well, you had problems at DT last year did you not and will have some this year since they had trouble recruiting some late that switched and went with a late JUCO, he is new? Please correct me if I am wrong, no problem?

I would imagine the plan is to stack the box and force you to throw as the secondary is talented and pretty deep. LB's are very good if healthy
Exactly, and Pitt has a new OC and full of Inexperienced Wrs Players and without Boyd?

 

[aged_wolverine]

Any thoughts on how Temple Ruhle's Team will do against this New Offense this year after the Pitt Game?

Hope Aged-Wolverine talks about Michigan Defense in that the 4th game against this Moorhead design Offense too?

KBuck too on OSU Meyer's Defense handling it in 2016?

PSU had a pretty decent D line last yr. Now they don't. Michigans is among tops in the country, not just the B1G. They went out and got a DC from from who knows where. Ours is led by one of top DCs in the land during his time at BC. Think about that one for a minute.


Their OC comes from East Jesus Nebraska, and still has the piss poor O line from the last couple yrs. We return 4 of 5, and our OC that light it up last yr. We have a slight edge with WR/TE, but their guys got props from the BTN as well. We know that RB is dangerous, but other than one good run, we kept him under wraps pretty much all game last year. Damn....he fast. I mean really fast. He is so fast, he makes other fast people look not so fast. heh luved that remake.


Anything can happen, and that is why they play the game. On paper, it looks like folks will be calling out Michigan for picking on PSU. They will be wishing we were negative recruiting them instead of Harbaugh putting his foot up Franklins ass. Being a home game for us, I could see Harbaugh running up the score to send a message for recruiting season, and our Happy Valley visit the following year.


As far as Pitt vs PSU. Run it early and often. That D line should be a major negative I am thinking. Once the safeties are forced to cheat up, it will be long ball derby. IMO that will be the game plan to beat them all year. They lost too many bodies on D line, and don't have the depth needed. I know we took a D lineman they were recruiting, and IIRC they struck out on another as well. I am thinking that will be their top need in recruiting this year.

 

[BFo8]

Most of the places that have it up have Pitt as a 5.5 point favorite, and I think that's a pretty good number albeit maybe a little short.

I see Pitt loading up the box and daring PSU to throw, not sure they'll be able to. Probably a close game throughout but expect Pitt to wear them down late and eventually win. Let's say a final of 24-17.

 

[Teh Teh]

After reading our comments and the pathetic comments by the ups fans I feel Wai more confident

 

[Pantherman43]

-Who would be? How do you give up 300 rush yards to Army at home with 3 players off the Dline that all got drafted?

-And now you have to stop James Conner with freshmen, not the 2-10 Army Black Knights.

-We should run the ball almost every play against this team until their defense proves they actually have a spine to stop someone from running it.

-The only people that think Pitt loses this game at this moment are Penn State fans and a few dismal glass is empty Pitt fans that are still living in the 1990's Pitt football era.

Don't forget but Army was playing without their starting quarterback as well in that game vs the nits.

 

[cruzer]

Game is drawing closer! How do you think we match up? Have to admit, I am very concerned about the combination of Barkley and Sanders running the ball. We didn't fair to well against the ground game last year (Ga Tech, Navy) although those were a special type of offense. PSU breaking in a new QB who looked decent in the bowl game. And new coordinator. Should work to our advantage.

I like our chances on offense. I think we can put up some points with a senior QB and good running game.

Honestly I guess it is too soon to predict, but we need to rattle the nits early and don't let them control the ball with Barkley & Sanders.

Awesome we actually get to let things play out on the field instead of message boards!

I like our chances this year, but I also think the game is going to be closer than people expect.

Offensively, we should be able to move the ball consistently on the ground and control the clock. Our defense is the big question mark in my mind starting with the DT's. Can Jarrett and Soto (or Camp), get penetration and mess up the blocking consistently? Will Hendrix live up to the hype? Who is going to step up at CB? Biggest worry is that PSU is going to throw to Barkley and Sanders out of the backfield. If I were them, I'd try to get those guys isolated on our LB's. Caprara and Gallambos one on one in the open field against Barkley is a huge mismatch.

All that said, I see the game something like 24 - 21, Pitt.

Cruzer

 

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. Can Jarrett and Soto (or Camp), get penetration and mess up the blocking consistently?

Actually, I'm salivating at the prospect.