Have that Ta'Quan Roberson vs Iowa feeling

[marylovesthelions]

Ethan Grunkemeyer first start at Iowa, AT NIGHT. New coach, and who knows what else is going on inside the locker room. Iowa will surely load the box to stop the run and force Grunk to beat them. Really tuff duty for Terry.
I'm not expecting much, how about you?

Why load the box. We restrict our offense within 10 yards of the LOS. Grunkenmeyer has no chance if Terry does not step in and change the offensive tendencies. I would not let Koltenicki have total control.
I remember when we feared teams would steal our coordinators. It would save us millions in 2026 buyout now.

 

[RickinDayton]

So, who on the team has the personality and street cred to rally the troops this Saturday?

Good question.

 

[GregInPitt]

Gronk played one series against one of the cupcakes and did very well. Drive 90 yds for a td, making several perfect passes.

Granted it was probably against a cupcake second team…….is that a soufflé? But he made very quick decisions and nailed every pass.

The big question is will Coach Ko be given the green light without Franklin micromanaging? Is Gronk prepared enough to runs full offense?

WILL WE ACTUALLY THROW A DEEP BALL????

We won't have to worry about Franklin micromanaging this Saturday for the first time in 11+ years. Who really knows how much of the bland and disappointing play calling of the last couple years was on Coach K or on Franklin.

I'm hoping to see a deep pass early in the game and it would be super if it was a big play. Iowa has a decent defense but the aren't the 70's Steelers either. I'm hoping for an aggressive game plan of offense that gets Iowa back on their heels somewhat and puts some points on the board to put the pressure back on Iowa and allows PSU's defense to come up with a couple turnovers. Given how disappointing Allar has been so far this season we may be pleasantly surprised by Grunk if he doesn't let the crowd get too him.

 

[Gitzit]

Iowa will try to confuse him.

It will be a huge disappointment if they do not play hard.

Players moping around all week ,and nothing to play for except to not get injured and hurt their draft stock. A QB first start. A new coach that’s not ready. I’m thinking something like 38-9 Iowa.

 

[Frank Lee]

Is there anyone in the locker room who can give a "Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor" speech, and would anyone care? If not, then 38-9. [And a clean out of the roster for 2026]. The kids that are hungry need to see playing time.