Couple thoughts returning home happy valley:
* Been over 30 years since I was there, but stadium reminded me of Pitt stadium with bleacher seating and stuffed in like sardines, using the guy behind you knees as a backrest.
* 90% of the fans were classy, about 10% jagoffs. Probably the same ratio at Heinz or at any sporting event really (Haven't been to Morgantown recently so they may be different). Biggest jagoffs were the ones sitting in the Pitt section and walking through some of the student tailgates. Post game dinner in state college more mature fans came up to me and said nice game and looking forward to the trip to Pittsburgh.
* If PSU had a very good QB they would be unstoppable. Came away unimpressed with McSorely. He is average to slightly above. Barkely is very good, but I think nitter envy takes over when everyone is calling him great. Two years less than 100 yards against our defense? A great back would have torn it too shreds. But his touchdown run was exceptional. He made an incredible effort not to put his knee down and lept into the endzone. Should have a good NFL career unless he follows in the Carter, Enis, etc mold.
* Best offensive player is the TE Gesecki. Should also play a long time in NFL
* Our Dline is young and I think they will eventually come around. Assuming Hamlin & Ford get back and play to potential, defense should keep getting better. Very good effort today against a good offense although OSU will be the real test next week.
* I was thinking blowout after that quick 14 point lead. Great effort to fight back in it and keep it competitive. Too many wasted red zone trips. And that one drive they said we ran 15 plays for 8 minutes and net 30 yards and punted. Bad drops hurt a bunch also.
* Not that it mattered much, but totally ridiculous that the catch by Hamilton wasn't reviewed. And the penalty called on Maddox was very ticky tacky. Only called since it happened on nitter bench with a nitter crowd. Only one penalty all day for the nits? Saw some holds that were missed.
* the smell of cow manure was ever present right by the stadium. No further comment.
* They pretty much do the same as us Heinz with a lot of piped in music so it is obviously the trend now in college football. Blue band was fun to watch. Glad our band came as well.
* Decent cheer by Pitt fans during sweet caroline.
* I miss the game being played in November with more on the line but I have to admit sitting there on a beautiful September afternoon was much better than freezing in November.
* I love that Franklin made those comments. He may say it is not a rivalry but his words say otherwise. Same with Wades trash tweeting. Only two more years so let's enjoy it.
* still hoping for the cosmic shift that puts Pitt, PSU & WVU in the same conference but don't think we will see it in our lifetime so this brief return will have to suffice.
* Been over 30 years since I was there, but stadium reminded me of Pitt stadium with bleacher seating and stuffed in like sardines, using the guy behind you knees as a backrest.
* 90% of the fans were classy, about 10% jagoffs. Probably the same ratio at Heinz or at any sporting event really (Haven't been to Morgantown recently so they may be different). Biggest jagoffs were the ones sitting in the Pitt section and walking through some of the student tailgates. Post game dinner in state college more mature fans came up to me and said nice game and looking forward to the trip to Pittsburgh.
* If PSU had a very good QB they would be unstoppable. Came away unimpressed with McSorely. He is average to slightly above. Barkely is very good, but I think nitter envy takes over when everyone is calling him great. Two years less than 100 yards against our defense? A great back would have torn it too shreds. But his touchdown run was exceptional. He made an incredible effort not to put his knee down and lept into the endzone. Should have a good NFL career unless he follows in the Carter, Enis, etc mold.
* Best offensive player is the TE Gesecki. Should also play a long time in NFL
* Our Dline is young and I think they will eventually come around. Assuming Hamlin & Ford get back and play to potential, defense should keep getting better. Very good effort today against a good offense although OSU will be the real test next week.
* I was thinking blowout after that quick 14 point lead. Great effort to fight back in it and keep it competitive. Too many wasted red zone trips. And that one drive they said we ran 15 plays for 8 minutes and net 30 yards and punted. Bad drops hurt a bunch also.
* Not that it mattered much, but totally ridiculous that the catch by Hamilton wasn't reviewed. And the penalty called on Maddox was very ticky tacky. Only called since it happened on nitter bench with a nitter crowd. Only one penalty all day for the nits? Saw some holds that were missed.
* the smell of cow manure was ever present right by the stadium. No further comment.
* They pretty much do the same as us Heinz with a lot of piped in music so it is obviously the trend now in college football. Blue band was fun to watch. Glad our band came as well.
* Decent cheer by Pitt fans during sweet caroline.
* I miss the game being played in November with more on the line but I have to admit sitting there on a beautiful September afternoon was much better than freezing in November.
* I love that Franklin made those comments. He may say it is not a rivalry but his words say otherwise. Same with Wades trash tweeting. Only two more years so let's enjoy it.
* still hoping for the cosmic shift that puts Pitt, PSU & WVU in the same conference but don't think we will see it in our lifetime so this brief return will have to suffice.
