14 for 27 with 2 tds and 31 yards rushing. If that's playing terribly, I'll take it. He actually averaged 10 yards per completion which is very good. UGA put 5 into the NFL including Leonard Floyd, lbr in the first. That team had talent and excellent recruiting.
How do we match up against PSU?
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-If Penn State is content with scoring 17 points per game for the season, I'll take it. Because Pitt will score alot more than 17 against Penn state. James Conner might score 3 TDs himself.
Yeah, that's what I said. McSorley didn't play the whole game and had 2 tds just passing. That's excellent off the bench.
Down 24-3, psu savior mcsorley passed for 142 yards in 2+ quarters of action. Psu was able to put up 14 pts in the 4th quarter against Georgias 3 coaches (which is absolutely the truth) and make the score much more competitive than the score indicated.
Georgias best win last year other than Penn state was a win over Georgia southern. I don't think they beat a other team on the entire schedule with a winning record. Georgia sucked last year anyway
The game was over when he came in, despite Georgia have no coaches...only Graduate Assistants.
Haha. Should read the score was closer to being competitive as opposed to that game
He did NOTHING AT ALL until Georgia dropped back in a zone up 21. Good grief, you people act like he's the second coming of Elway and Favre all wrapped up into one.
I can guarantee you if Pitt is up 21 late in the third quarter Narduzzi will not go into a zone and let him get comfortable.
This 100% times about 50. The savior of the nits did NOTHING at all until Georgia went into a zone up 21 including a fourth and 10-12 or so which they converted for a TD I believe. They stop them there and it's over and probably 31-3 Bulldogs.
Wonder if McSorley will hold up. He looks like he's the size of a kicker back there. Looking forward to some necessary roughness in that backfield
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NEW PENN STATE QB:
Penn State's Starting QB Question Still Hangs In The Air ... And James Franklin Seems In No Hurry To Answer It
EXCERPT:
So, when will the identity of Penn State's starting quarterback be revealed? Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin made it clear Thursday morning he is no rush to choose between redshirt sophomore Trace McSorley and redshirt freshman Tommy Stevens, the two top candidates to replace Christian Hackenberg. The two QBs, both dual-threats, are still absorbing the complexities of Joe Moorhead's new offense, which places an emphasis on tempo and the run-pass option (RPO).
LINK:
http://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefo...es_starting_qb_questi.html#incart_river_index
NEW OLC:
Matt Limegrover Knows The Offensive Line And He Loves That Penn State Needs Him
EXCERPT:
But I would be willing to wager that Penn State's O-line will see the steepest upgrade in performance of any unit on the field. It has a lot more depth. The returning starters, while they've not been standouts so far, are getting more physically mature and are more experienced both individually and in tandems. And the guy they have leading them now was a steal.Matt Limegrover has been one of the most respected O-line coaches in the Big Ten for a while now."The offense as a whole is a little bit different. So there's definitely some technique changes there."But I'd say the biggest thing we've seen since Limegrover came here in the wintertime and through spring ball is, that offensive line is playing with a confidence and a swagger that we haven't seen in a while. "Those guys are confident, they love to hit and they are ready to go.
LINK:http://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefo...e_football_matt_limeg.html#incart_river_index
http://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefo...e_football_matt_limeg.html#incart_river_index
PSU NEW DL:
Penn State's Rebuilt Defense In 2016: Key Takeaways From Coordinator Brent Pry's News Conference
EXCERPT:
The Lions' D-line talent is good enough, but a lack of experience could hurt early. Penn State is replacing Carl Nassib, Austin Johnson and Anthony Zettel, all NFL draft picks who were stars last season. The lone returning starter is Garrett Sickels and Pry believes the talented end was "a step" away from making more big plays in 2015. As for replacing the other three guys, Pry said, "I think we've got great depth, it's unproven depth.''
LINK:
http://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefo...es_rebuilt_defense_in.html#incart_river_index
NEW DC & NEW WAY TO WIN:
In What Area Is Penn State's Defense Focusing On For Improvement?
Excerpt:
Penn State is looking for a fourth corner and a fourth safety, according to head coach James Franklin, and it's paramount that it finds both.Why? Simply put, the secondary, and namely it's ability to generate takeaways, will be key not only to Brent Pry's defense, but also the Lions' success as a whole. It can do so by being aggressive, and the more depth that the program has to go after opposing offenses with, the better. That's what the defensive coordinator was saying here Thursday on the morning of PSU's first summer camp practice of the year.
LINK:
http://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefo...rea_is_penn_states_de.html#incart_river_index
NEW PENN STATE QB:
Penn State's Starting QB Question Still Hangs In The Air ... And James Franklin Seems In No Hurry To Answer It
EXCERPT:
So, when will the identity of Penn State's starting quarterback be revealed? Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin made it clear Thursday morning he is no rush to choose between redshirt sophomore Trace McSorley and redshirt freshman Tommy Stevens, the two top candidates to replace Christian Hackenberg. The two QBs, both dual-threats, are still absorbing the complexities of Joe Moorhead's new offense, which places an emphasis on tempo and the run-pass option (RPO).
LINK:
http://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefo...es_starting_qb_questi.html#incart_river_index
NEW OLC:
Matt Limegrover Knows The Offensive Line And He Loves That Penn State Needs Him
EXCERPT:
But I would be willing to wager that Penn State's O-line will see the steepest upgrade in performance of any unit on the field. It has a lot more depth. The returning starters, while they've not been standouts so far, are getting more physically mature and are more experienced both individually and in tandems. And the guy they have leading them now was a steal.Matt Limegrover has been one of the most respected O-line coaches in the Big Ten for a while now."The offense as a whole is a little bit different. So there's definitely some technique changes there."But I'd say the biggest thing we've seen since Limegrover came here in the wintertime and through spring ball is, that offensive line is playing with a confidence and a swagger that we haven't seen in a while. "Those guys are confident, they love to hit and they are ready to go.
LINK:http://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefo...e_football_matt_limeg.html#incart_river_index
http://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefo...e_football_matt_limeg.html#incart_river_index
PSU NEW DL:
Penn State's Rebuilt Defense In 2016: Key Takeaways From Coordinator Brent Pry's News Conference
EXCERPT:
The Lions' D-line talent is good enough, but a lack of experience could hurt early. Penn State is replacing Carl Nassib, Austin Johnson and Anthony Zettel, all NFL draft picks who were stars last season. The lone returning starter is Garrett Sickels and Pry believes the talented end was "a step" away from making more big plays in 2015. As for replacing the other three guys, Pry said, "I think we've got great depth, it's unproven depth.''
LINK:
http://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefo...es_rebuilt_defense_in.html#incart_river_index
NEW DC & NEW WAY TO WIN:
In What Area Is Penn State's Defense Focusing On For Improvement?
Excerpt:
Penn State is looking for a fourth corner and a fourth safety, according to head coach James Franklin, and it's paramount that it finds both.Why? Simply put, the secondary, and namely it's ability to generate takeaways, will be key not only to Brent Pry's defense, but also the Lions' success as a whole. It can do so by being aggressive, and the more depth that the program has to go after opposing offenses with, the better. That's what the defensive coordinator was saying here Thursday on the morning of PSU's first summer camp practice of the year.
LINK:
http://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefo...rea_is_penn_states_de.html#incart_river_index
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You know what? You're absolutely right. You know everything about anything that's going to happen. The only one using the word savior, or any words like that is you and you alone. No one called him a savior but you.
I keep hearing, "we got a new offense" and "we are going to be a very dynamic/fast team" from the Nitters. The reality of that is they really don't have much talent other than Barkley. They keep saying how they have great WR's, but I don't think they have anyone that can get them the ball nor the line to give them time to even throw it. I compare PSU to Jack Parkman's comment about the wild thing in the movie Major League..."New haircut, same dead arm!"
He did come in a provide a spark but UGA tried their hardest to mail that game in. I will be watching Ped St's opener (albeit late in the 1st half since our game will not be over until 4:00 ish from a north side bar) to see his ability to run their offense. He does look a little on the small size!
12-0 last game played - shut out....haha
12-0 last game played - shut out....haha
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I can't help but laugh how they continue to write us off as a big game. Is this a ploy so that when they lose they don't feel as bad? Are they seriously more excited to play Temple? LOL
Deep down, Nitter fans hate us just as much as we hate them.
Deep down, Nitter fans hate us just as much as we hate them.
As I said in the thread (later deleted) started by the Nitwit blowhard who made that "boast", of course they would be motivated to avenge the biggest embarrassment (on the field, that is) in their football history. Twenty-seven unanswered points! Ten sacks! Truly dominating the state . . .
The difference between a fighting paturdo and a rationale person is the a fp is mad at Jerry for tarnishing the experiment and a rationale person wants to punch Jerry in the face for abusing children!
Go hang out w psucoordinator at BWI!You guys don't stand a chance. We are
He can't. He can't even get on that board (at least not under a name like that).
You guys don't stand a chance
Well, that was good for the morning laugh . . .
Just an example of the delusional nature of PSU fans. I had one tell me that McSorley reminded him of Tebow, and was similar build. Tebow is 6"3 240 lbs, McSorley 6"0 200. The first time I saw him play after he told me that I was like huhhhhhhh
u will be mcsorely in need of some preparation h after psu is through with you
Well, even Franklin has said he is not ready to make McSORley a Starter and Stevens is smarter?
Not only New coaches at Penn State after some left but now a QB Controversy and will win 9 to 12 games? If that happens Franklin is off to the NFL, and Moorhead and Limegrover and Pry will be True Head Coaches at 3 other University's Programs?
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Dumpsters too? Looks like Jerry The Third, is off of FB Talk again, and down in Old Penn State Football Culture Land buried six down under on hallow ground needing a Lawsuit to recover the Name that Shamed Penn State's own Name?
Jimmy said that one of the QBs is smarter than the other! LOL...he is not a leader and glad he is coaching the fighting paturdos.
Well, even Franklin has said he is not ready to make McSORley a Starter and Stevens is smarter?
Not only New coaches at Penn State after some left but now a QB Controversy and will win 9 to 12 games? If that happens Franklin is off to the NFL, and Moorhead and Limegrover and Pry will be True Head Coaches at 3 other University's Programs?
The Army Black Knights gave navy a lot tougher game than Pitt did in the bowl game.
Here is my problem about evaluating Penn State from just last year? There are 4 Coaches 3 in New Positions and New OC & OLC + DC + DBC! New QB & New System! I can see any Defense Playing Penn State Offense stopping the QB McSorley or Stevens or Barkley or Godwin or Robinson or Robinson or Hamilton or Sanders, but can Defense stop all of them when they play together behind a better OL, and are fast, experiences, and capable of running after the catch or hand off? This could be a very good offense be able to score 30 points or more and wearing down any Defense by the 4th Quarter. Or be able to grab a big lead and hard to beat with big plays like Navy did to Pitt last year?
I can see other Teams Offenses able to score on Penn State Defense but PSU has a Very Good Experienced LBs and DBs, and can cover Runs and Passes. The only weakness I see this year compared to the last 2 is Special Teams again on FG.
Pitt, Temple and Iowa will be playing a tougher PSU Team, all 3 of those Teams are vulnerable to Key Injuries such as QB or WR!
Michigan at Home and in the 4th game has advantage playing PSU early but OSU & MSU will play them later in the season when by the 6th to 8th game, Moorhead Offense should be perfected and experience.
On the other hand should Pitt, Temple, Michigan, Minnesota and Maryland catch PSU while it is trying to perfect the Moorhead's Offense, it could be hard for PSU to beat OSU, Indiana and MSU too ending with 4 or 5 Wins and removal of Franklin?
I just find the Pitt-Penn State Game Hard to predict and welcome insights from all POSTERS, PSU,UM, TU, RU, UMD, UI, IU, MSU, & OSU and PITT?????
I love PSU Talent and Respect it, just not Confident in the Coaches be better than the other Teams Coaches at Michigan, OSU, MSU, Iowa, Temple, Pitt, and even Indiana, Minnesota, Maryland, and Rutgers!
I can see other Teams Offenses able to score on Penn State Defense but PSU has a Very Good Experienced LBs and DBs, and can cover Runs and Passes. The only weakness I see this year compared to the last 2 is Special Teams again on FG.
Pitt, Temple and Iowa will be playing a tougher PSU Team, all 3 of those Teams are vulnerable to Key Injuries such as QB or WR!
Michigan at Home and in the 4th game has advantage playing PSU early but OSU & MSU will play them later in the season when by the 6th to 8th game, Moorhead Offense should be perfected and experience.
On the other hand should Pitt, Temple, Michigan, Minnesota and Maryland catch PSU while it is trying to perfect the Moorhead's Offense, it could be hard for PSU to beat OSU, Indiana and MSU too ending with 4 or 5 Wins and removal of Franklin?
I just find the Pitt-Penn State Game Hard to predict and welcome insights from all POSTERS, PSU,UM, TU, RU, UMD, UI, IU, MSU, & OSU and PITT?????
I love PSU Talent and Respect it, just not Confident in the Coaches be better than the other Teams Coaches at Michigan, OSU, MSU, Iowa, Temple, Pitt, and even Indiana, Minnesota, Maryland, and Rutgers!
Now Conner was the one fighting cancer correct?
I wonder how "back" he is from that. It wouldn't shock me if a 100% guy would do that type of damage to the PSU D line....well provided you have a QB that can keep them honest. Not many guys can run with the LOS stacked.
We ate that D alive last year, in spite of their good D line. It took 13 penalty calls just to keep it half way respectable match. Harbaugh had Ruddock using the short passing game since that D line was tough to run on. Between their losses, on the line, and if Pitt can do something similar, it could make for a monster stat game. Conner should have a much easier time than we did.
Ah well....it is all speculation until they lace em up. PSU could be fitten to open a can of whup arse on their entire schedule. I doubt it, but anything can happen. The only way their new QB is going to be able to help is by showing he can hit the deep pass regularly.
Anything less, and teams will be stacked in the 10 to 15 yards range off scrimmage, and daring them to throw the long ball.
I normally like you Cap, but you keep talking like that, and me n you are going to be on the outs.
We do NOT, I repeat "DO NOT", want Franklin fired. He is the gift that will keep giving for many seasons to come. When you fill their little idiot brains that their coach might not be good, it could cause them to complain at games.
We want them to have a smile on their face while getting smacked around. Remember, other teams only got lucky when they win. PSU is number 1 of all time. Woo Hoo !!!!!!
-If James Conner never had cancer, he would put 200 and 3 TD's up on Penn State, and I would bet anyone accordingly easily. Penn State has the worst D-line ever, and Conner abuses anyone that cant tackle to save their life. You have Conner coming off beating Cancer, vs a brand new d--line at Penn State. If Conner is healthy and feels good, Penn State gets destroyed, thats it.
I have a feeling that the pounding the offensive line will give them will take a heavy toll on the nits defensive line not to mention the stable of fresh backs Canada will have at his disposal.
Where I really liked Conner was when he got through a hole or got to the edge and took on a linebacker or a corner/safety one on one. That is where he really impressed me and did his damage. The BC game from 2014 was one where he just put a whoopin on those guys to the point where I almost felt bad for them.
LOL!
There was Running Back called Larry Czonka many thought once he got past the Line of Scrimmage Defensive Players were bouncing off of him, but when I talked to some Linebackers and Defensive Backs, I asked them how tough he is to bring down.
They told me I was wrong, that another back named Larry Brown and Houston's Earl Campbell were the type that were hit straight on and could still run you run over with super thighs and calves as their strengths.
However, Larry Czonka was not that type of Back. They said, many did not know that Larry had a special quality and when you were coming to smack him directly he could make a slight move, tilt, or wiggle that never allowed the Tackler to hit him directly, and often would slide off, miss just a tad, and he was able to slip away from head on hits! i think Conner runs that way too.
Larry and James go on pass the line and not until a number of players catch up can 1 or 2 or 3 bring him down with his slight moves that prevent that head on it. It is hard to prepare for that type of back.
If PSU Defense does prepare, you have a good point, I can see Whitehead being put in and change that entire tempo, and like you say, Ollison has different style, keeping the PSU D off balance all game long!
We need those Wideouts to keep them honest too!
There was Running Back called Larry Czonka many thought once he got past the Line of Scrimmage Defensive Players were bouncing off of him, but when I talked to some Linebackers and Defensive Backs, I asked them how tough he is to bring down.
They told me I was wrong, that another back named Larry Brown and Houston's Earl Campbell were the type that were hit straight on and could still run you run over with super thighs and calves as their strengths.
However, Larry Czonka was not that type of Back. They said, many did not know that Larry had a special quality and when you were coming to smack him directly he could make a slight move, tilt, or wiggle that never allowed the Tackler to hit him directly, and often would slide off, miss just a tad, and he was able to slip away from head on hits! i think Conner runs that way too.
Larry and James go on pass the line and not until a number of players catch up can 1 or 2 or 3 bring him down with his slight moves that prevent that head on it. It is hard to prepare for that type of back.
If PSU Defense does prepare, you have a good point, I can see Whitehead being put in and change that entire tempo, and like you say, Ollison has different style, keeping the PSU D off balance all game long!
We need those Wideouts to keep them honest too!
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Someone once told me that the Perception of Power is Power, then a Top Politician explain it to me another way, and corrected me, Power is Power, and One either has it, or he doesn't, it is the one thing that cannot be faked!I normally like you Cap, but you keep talking like that, and me n you are going to be on the outs.
We do NOT, I repeat "DO NOT", want Franklin fired. He is the gift that will keep giving for many seasons to come. When you fill their little idiot brains that their coach might not be good, it could cause them to complain at games.
We want them to have a smile on their face while getting smacked around. Remember, other teams only got lucky when they win. PSU is number 1 of all time. Woo Hoo !!!!!!
I say the same thing on coaching, either one can be a Head Coach, and you either are one and can prove it, or you are not, and it can't be Faked?
I am not afraid of a Stronger Penn State I welcome it. I lived through the Era when Pitt and Penn State were Top 10 and Top 5 Teams. maybe not as long as Michigan & Ohio State, but Pitt and Penn state made each other better back then, and I am no problem seeing it again.
Right now, both are far from it, but getting closer, it takes time!
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