I live in central PA, actually 35 minutes from Penn State University. I have been hearing it all morning that PSU jumped the Irish. I also have been hearing it that ND gets special treatment in the polls and the BCS (?). I am on an island in happy valley. The speculation that PSU could play ND has them tearing up ND at all cost. I have watched Penn State and they are good - for one reason = M. Robinson. If you take him out, PSU cannot score. They have a good defense, but our defense held against Michigan. My next big earfull will come when they beat MSU in two weeks (MSU has quit - where was this pathetic team when they came to south bend? Any way I am looking for some smack and it has to be good. If you know any, please feel free to help me out. Oh, they also mentioned that ND will get beat by Stanford. I laughed at that one.
Penn State Fans are Killing Me
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Here is the article that they are killing me over:
http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2216134
http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2216134
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I'm from Philly originally and had an aunt go to PSU. I always loved PSU as my 2nd favorite team (behind ND of course), as they, like ND, did it the RIGHT WAY.
Now, I can understand their bitterness towards the pollsters, as they've been shafted out of at least two NCs that I can remember (BYU and Bama), BUT NEVER BY ND!!! They SHOULD show us the respect that WE deserve and SHOW THEM and not descend to scUM fans' level.
Of course, if you're talking about their fans in 'cousin marryin' country (i.e. Central PA), or as James Carville called it, "Alabama", then that explains A LOT.
Now, I can understand their bitterness towards the pollsters, as they've been shafted out of at least two NCs that I can remember (BYU and Bama), BUT NEVER BY ND!!! They SHOULD show us the respect that WE deserve and SHOW THEM and not descend to scUM fans' level.
Of course, if you're talking about their fans in 'cousin marryin' country (i.e. Central PA), or as James Carville called it, "Alabama", then that explains A LOT.
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leppycole said:
jiggafini19
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They've had more unbeaten seasons without an NC than any school ever.
PSU, like ND, has been a non factor as of late on the BCS scene. Not the case this year. I'm looking forward to playing them again, esp. up there.
PSU, like ND, has been a non factor as of late on the BCS scene. Not the case this year. I'm looking forward to playing them again, esp. up there.
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PSU has alot of seniors on the team if I'm not mistaken, Robinson will be gone, their oline and dline take a hit as well. ND plays them early next year, so I expect them to win, Morelli stinks.
Before the season started most psu fans wanted paterno gone, now they love the guy again. Next year they'll only be a 6 or 7 win team at best, and the fans will again hate paterno. The loss of Robinson will be a crushing blow for them, he adds a totally different dimension to that offense.
Before the season started most psu fans wanted paterno gone, now they love the guy again. Next year they'll only be a 6 or 7 win team at best, and the fans will again hate paterno. The loss of Robinson will be a crushing blow for them, he adds a totally different dimension to that offense.
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He reminds me of what I thinkJones will do for ND. They have a number of running plays designed for the QB and he runs them to perfection.QueensNY said:
Last time I was in Happy Valley was 1988 and the experience still gives me nightmares.
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I attend PSU and it is getting ridiculous. I hope we play them in the Fiesta Bowl and shut them the hell up.
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Charlie would have a whole month to gameplan. The defense would have a whole month to gameplan. How are they going to gameplan us?......Exactly. We'll beat the brakes off the State Penn. Let's not even talk about next year.
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There are plenty of people I know who think that I, as well as the rest of you, are completely obnoxious because of ND's success.
They're one second away from being undefeated and are having their best season in six years. I'd rather see Penn State successful than scUM or Purdon't.
They're one second away from being undefeated and are having their best season in six years. I'd rather see Penn State successful than scUM or Purdon't.
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When I think about it I probably dislike PSU because they are so successful. Like everyone else I would relish the chance to beat up on them but they run a clean program, graduate their athletes, and Paterno is an icon in the coaching world. Having said all those good things about them, I hope we get the opportunity to kick the hell out of them.
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I hate the Florida State, USC, Miami and Michigan types of the world.
A lot of these weazel writers and media people are eating their $h*tburgers right now in regards to Joe Paterno. This stuff all runs in cycles. SC was down, now they're back. FSU was way up all those years, now they're down to Earth a bit.
BigDon brings up great points. Paterno won, won fair and won with real student athletes. He has made that university better in more areas that football and athletics.
Penn State would be a worthy adversary in a bowl game. A great matchup between two storied, classy programs.
A lot of these weazel writers and media people are eating their $h*tburgers right now in regards to Joe Paterno. This stuff all runs in cycles. SC was down, now they're back. FSU was way up all those years, now they're down to Earth a bit.
BigDon brings up great points. Paterno won, won fair and won with real student athletes. He has made that university better in more areas that football and athletics.
Penn State would be a worthy adversary in a bowl game. A great matchup between two storied, classy programs.
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AMEN!!
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I've seen all of the PSU games this year etiher in person or on the tube. My synopsis of this PSU team is quite simple. Play ball control, make just enough plays on both sides of the ball, don't give up the big play, and for God sakes, "Don't make any mistakes!"
I live in PA and have seen many a PSU game over the years. They do just what it takes to win, bottom line. It's football at it's most basic level. Win the turnover battle and limit your mistakes and you will win the ballgame. Their individual defensive players stand out but as a whole, they don't perform like last years squad. Thamba Ali, Paul Poszlosky, and Alan Zematis are all players who will be on the next level. As a whole, they are solid but not with the best teams in the country. Offensively, they have a solid RB taking snaps and making the occassional throw. MRob, clearly a much better runner than a thrower had a system put around him that will limit his mistakes and allow him to win - as long as he doesn't make mistakes. A brilliant plan by JoePa and the coordinators. They knew the strengths and limitations of this team and have played to them like a violin.
They've had the luxury of a schedule that includes 8 of their 11 games at home with their toughest competition being played in Happy Valley. This was a season that was set-up for them to succeed and they have. You can't take that away from them. I bet that in terms of noise level, PSU will compete with any stadium in the country. Hell, you got 107,000 fans who pin everything on the PSU football season screaming at you for every play.
And maybe that is why I am not impressed. For those people who will compare the win-loss records of Notre Dame and PSU opponents and say that the Nittany Lions schedule is more difficult must have sniffed too much Happy Valley manure. I hate to say this but until this team goes on the road and beats a quality opponent, I will always have my reservations. What they have done thus far is truly remarkable. But on a personal level, I just don't see it. It's just been a season in which this team was meant to succeed.
They were taken to the last 30 seconds by Northwestern. They needed a 4th and 10 completion to keep the winning drive alive. Michigan was a tough loss to swallow but look at the play(s) that enabled PSU to take control. A fluke fumble return for TD and then a blown extra point snap that turns into a 2-point play. And then the home schedule. Purdue, Wisconsin, Ohio State, Minnesota, etc... I'd like to see what this team could have done if they det down by 3 scores to a Michigan State squad. I won't be surprised if we get that chance in 2 weeks.
I live in PA and have seen many a PSU game over the years. They do just what it takes to win, bottom line. It's football at it's most basic level. Win the turnover battle and limit your mistakes and you will win the ballgame. Their individual defensive players stand out but as a whole, they don't perform like last years squad. Thamba Ali, Paul Poszlosky, and Alan Zematis are all players who will be on the next level. As a whole, they are solid but not with the best teams in the country. Offensively, they have a solid RB taking snaps and making the occassional throw. MRob, clearly a much better runner than a thrower had a system put around him that will limit his mistakes and allow him to win - as long as he doesn't make mistakes. A brilliant plan by JoePa and the coordinators. They knew the strengths and limitations of this team and have played to them like a violin.
They've had the luxury of a schedule that includes 8 of their 11 games at home with their toughest competition being played in Happy Valley. This was a season that was set-up for them to succeed and they have. You can't take that away from them. I bet that in terms of noise level, PSU will compete with any stadium in the country. Hell, you got 107,000 fans who pin everything on the PSU football season screaming at you for every play.
And maybe that is why I am not impressed. For those people who will compare the win-loss records of Notre Dame and PSU opponents and say that the Nittany Lions schedule is more difficult must have sniffed too much Happy Valley manure. I hate to say this but until this team goes on the road and beats a quality opponent, I will always have my reservations. What they have done thus far is truly remarkable. But on a personal level, I just don't see it. It's just been a season in which this team was meant to succeed.
They were taken to the last 30 seconds by Northwestern. They needed a 4th and 10 completion to keep the winning drive alive. Michigan was a tough loss to swallow but look at the play(s) that enabled PSU to take control. A fluke fumble return for TD and then a blown extra point snap that turns into a 2-point play. And then the home schedule. Purdue, Wisconsin, Ohio State, Minnesota, etc... I'd like to see what this team could have done if they det down by 3 scores to a Michigan State squad. I won't be surprised if we get that chance in 2 weeks.
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I love their defense.
If they're down by 3 scores to Michigan State, it will be during basketball season.
Sparty has collapsed since the blocked FG for TD against Ohio State. And another tough loss to scUM surely didn't help either.
If they're down by 3 scores to Michigan State, it will be during basketball season.
Sparty has collapsed since the blocked FG for TD against Ohio State. And another tough loss to scUM surely didn't help either.
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I'm actually happy for JoePa. He's got every media outlet in America eating a steady diet of crow. Now they can't write enough about the guy. This is after numerous articles and reports that he may be washed up. Well...who's laughing now? JoePa, that's who.
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Funny, I haven't seen a single one write a column saying they were wrong. Interesting.
I hope he ends up with more wins than Bowden. What Paterno stands for and what Bowden stands for are night and day.
Life isn't fair, but it would be if Paterno ended up with the victory mark over Bowden.
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Let's hope he gets a slew of them--but not against us.