Week 7: Northwestern at Penn State (3:30 PM, FS1) Game Thread

[Bison13]

OK, so it seems that we figured out that most of the problem on offense was Singleton. Now, if they could just quit playing Clifford so much then I think we’d be OK. He’s already been in for at least a half dozen plays for these two drives. And they’re trying to throw him the ball.

 

[IANit]

I think we need to get Singleton into the game so it doesn't look like favoritism. That's what great ambassadors of the university would do.

I have no problem with Singleton getting some carries, but last week was ridiculous. They had him completely figured out and we kept putting him back there and expecting different results.

 

[Frank Lee]

I have no problem with Singleton getting some carries, but last week was ridiculous. They had him completely figured out and we kept putting him back there and expecting different results.

The fourth quarter with a big lead will work.

 

[marylovesthelions]

I think they're poorly designed and/or executed. Not sure, but the D was onto it quickly. When Oregon or Bama run it, the passes are quick and the back has at least a five-yard cushion.

THROW A FORWARD PASS 20+ YARDS ONCE IN A WHILE

 

[Frank Lee]

The. Great. Jim. Knowles. Defense.

 

[marylovesthelions]

Knowles assumes because he never sees a 20+ yard in practice that no one else uses them. We have 3 of the most overpaid coaches in all sports.

 

[GregInPitt]

A TD after the B.S. late hit call. All Lane did was finish the play and put the player to the ground.

 

[Frank Lee]

Win or lose, this team looks Pin Stripe Bowl. I'm booking a room now in Ft. Lee.

 

[Jerry]

Zebras doing the usual Big Suck hose job. Ref-manufactured personal foul against our D sets up TD throw to give Northwestern the lead.

Seriously, it's hard to play the other team...and the officials too. And we have to do it every week. It starts to wear on a coach's mind.

That said, there's still no excuse for UCLA...or for what I've seen so far this afternoon with Northwestern keeping the game competitive halfway through the 2nd quarter.

 

[GregInPitt]

Another waste of a "trick" play the fooled no one. Give it to Katron!!

 

[GregInPitt]

And.......... Singleton runs into the pile when cutting it up the middle is open.

Edit: Twice.

And then Boooo's on the first and goal cute play not executed.

 

[Frank Lee]

If only Singleton could quickly change direction by 15 degrees.

 

[marylovesthelions]

KAYTRON NOW

 

[Frank Lee]

Allen, not Singleton! This is malpractice. Maybe there's a Breach of Contract in there somewhere.

 

[Bison13]

Are they letting NIL dictate playing time?

 

[marylovesthelions]

I wonder what Koltenicki is thinking when he plans, scripts, or calls plays. He has zero feel for the game and what is working. One half over and zero passes or completions 20 yards or more. Does he think that defenses do not know his tendencies?

 

[marylovesthelions]

Yes! Our 4 stars against their 2 stars line up.

 

[Jerry]

Another critical fake penalty. There's no way that was roughing the passer.

 

[GregInPitt]

The stars have to align for PSU to go the the half with a lead and Franklin pulls his normal "we're so good we can call timeouts and get more points' and it gives NW a chance to score again. Especially combined with stupid penalties.

STUPID
STUPID
STUPID
STUPID
STUPID

I watch high school football on Friday's and most of the H.S. coaches have a better feel for football strategy, time management, ... that James Franklin.

 

[Frank Lee]

Stupid penalties is their calling card. There's a lot wrong with this team. Culture, effort, FB IQ, play calling, play execution, playing time favoritism, showboating, personal foul penalties, and a "Pennsylvania guy" who "gets it".