Sunday, December 20, 2009
Saturday, October 03, 2009
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Game Time!
The preseason is over, Iowa has rolled into town, Paternoville is growing; lets get it on.
Paternoville has grown from a quaint village into a bustling metropolis of excellence:
110 tents, with just over 900 campers registered, Paternoville Coordination Committee (PCC) public relations representative Dan Saxton said. Those numbers should get a little larger before Saturday's game.
900 campers? Good lord. These kids get here early and they are fired up the whole time!
Speaking of getting to the game early, you need to get to the game early as Penn State is going to search your shit:
The most visible change that will affect fans will be at the gates, where inspections of bags will be more deliberate and thorough, and could cause a delay in entering the gates. The University regulation on bags will be strictly enforced. The current regulation states that "all patrons are required to have bags checked at the gate. Bags or items larger than 8-1/2" x 11" x 11" will not be permitted into the stadium." There will be no exceptions.
Which, for my friends, means putting down the copious amounts Lager and Jack Daniels down just a little earlier than usual and get to the game early to make it to their seats. I love you guys.
GO STATE! BEAT IOWA!
Paternoville has grown from a quaint village into a bustling metropolis of excellence:
110 tents, with just over 900 campers registered, Paternoville Coordination Committee (PCC) public relations representative Dan Saxton said. Those numbers should get a little larger before Saturday's game.
900 campers? Good lord. These kids get here early and they are fired up the whole time!
Speaking of getting to the game early, you need to get to the game early as Penn State is going to search your shit:
The most visible change that will affect fans will be at the gates, where inspections of bags will be more deliberate and thorough, and could cause a delay in entering the gates. The University regulation on bags will be strictly enforced. The current regulation states that "all patrons are required to have bags checked at the gate. Bags or items larger than 8-1/2" x 11" x 11" will not be permitted into the stadium." There will be no exceptions.
Which, for my friends, means putting down the copious amounts Lager and Jack Daniels down just a little earlier than usual and get to the game early to make it to their seats. I love you guys.
GO STATE! BEAT IOWA!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Will Newsome Run Wildcat?
I was tweeting the other evening (@JablesB) with @BetweenTheLions about getting Newsome on the field for meaningful snaps. BTL was worried, and rightfully so, because Newsome is the backup QB and he has seen only a handful of snaps in his 3 games at PSU and none of them have been meaningful. Also, now that the Lions have made it to conference play, where will Mr. Newsome get these snaps?
So, I have been thinking about it and this is what the Lions should do (who knows if it will work out this way).
Use Kevin Newsome in a Wildcat/option package during portions of the game this weekend. Here are the reasons this makes perfect sense:
- The weather could be rough this weekend and will slow down the passing attack. Having a more diverse rushing attack will come in very handy.
- Clark is obviously the best passing QB on the team, however, with his history of concussions I think the coaches are rightfully concerned about running Clark too much.
- Newsome needs to be able to get meaningful snaps and run an offense with confidence even if it isn't the full spread HD.
- Running Newsome out of a Wildcat/Option offense will add another wrinkle for teams to prepare for.
- This might help get the running game going.
I'm not saying that Newsome should start or play a majority of the game. I'm suggesting the Lions use Newsome in a limited package (think frosh-Tebow) to run the ball. If you think about it this really makes perfect sense. Plus, you can still have Clark run the ball at times but there is no reason for him to run the ball all the time.
I'm getting fired up!
GO STATE! WHITE OUT IOWA!!!
So, I have been thinking about it and this is what the Lions should do (who knows if it will work out this way).
Use Kevin Newsome in a Wildcat/option package during portions of the game this weekend. Here are the reasons this makes perfect sense:
- The weather could be rough this weekend and will slow down the passing attack. Having a more diverse rushing attack will come in very handy.
- Clark is obviously the best passing QB on the team, however, with his history of concussions I think the coaches are rightfully concerned about running Clark too much.
- Newsome needs to be able to get meaningful snaps and run an offense with confidence even if it isn't the full spread HD.
- Running Newsome out of a Wildcat/Option offense will add another wrinkle for teams to prepare for.
- This might help get the running game going.
I'm not saying that Newsome should start or play a majority of the game. I'm suggesting the Lions use Newsome in a limited package (think frosh-Tebow) to run the ball. If you think about it this really makes perfect sense. Plus, you can still have Clark run the ball at times but there is no reason for him to run the ball all the time.
I'm getting fired up!
GO STATE! WHITE OUT IOWA!!!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
A Horrible Truth
that she hates her life.
Is Temple A Threat?
The Owls are 0-1 after losing a close game to Villanova on September 3rd. In the interim, the Owls have had a week off in order to prepare for the Nittany Lions. Not that having some extra time to prepare helped them any against 'Nova.
Regardless, there is an easy way to stop Temple this weekend: Pressure the QB.
Vaughn Charlton looked pretty good against Nova two weeks ago as he completed 67% of his passes and tossed two touchdowns. Both of the TDs were on deep passes. As you live by the sword so shall you die; Charlton also hucked three interceptions. The key to defeating a big play offense is to go after the QB. Hurrying the QB won't allow deep passing plays to develop and you can make an accurate passer make mistakes. Pressure will undue the Owls.
But JB, what if the Owls can run the ball?
Well, then they should've done it last week against 'Nova. Griffin, the Owls' #1 threat in the backfield, only piled up 70 yards on 21 attempts. This is not going to get it done against PSU. The Owls will probably fall behind early and need to abandon the running attack which will only be their undoing. As the emperor says:
Regardless, there is an easy way to stop Temple this weekend: Pressure the QB.
Vaughn Charlton looked pretty good against Nova two weeks ago as he completed 67% of his passes and tossed two touchdowns. Both of the TDs were on deep passes. As you live by the sword so shall you die; Charlton also hucked three interceptions. The key to defeating a big play offense is to go after the QB. Hurrying the QB won't allow deep passing plays to develop and you can make an accurate passer make mistakes. Pressure will undue the Owls.
But JB, what if the Owls can run the ball?
Well, then they should've done it last week against 'Nova. Griffin, the Owls' #1 threat in the backfield, only piled up 70 yards on 21 attempts. This is not going to get it done against PSU. The Owls will probably fall behind early and need to abandon the running attack which will only be their undoing. As the emperor says:
I'm afraid Sean Lee is quite operational....
Really, if Penn State had been playing a little bit better than I would say that this could be a trap game, however, the Lions have given the coaches plenty to be upset about over the last two games. I'm sure the Lions will be focused and fired up for Temple.
Prediction:
PSU: 38
Temple: 7
Go State! Beat Temple
Prediction:
PSU: 38
Temple: 7
Go State! Beat Temple
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Lavar is Blogging
Lavar has a blog, called The Lavar Leap.
If you do not go to it immediately he will jump over an offensive line and destroy you while you sit at your desk.
Go State! Beat Temple!
If you do not go to it immediately he will jump over an offensive line and destroy you while you sit at your desk.
Go State! Beat Temple!
Is Clark Reading The Blogs?
I was checking twitter today, as I am wont to do, and I saw the following:
@CaptainClark17: Hilarious what people come up with...devlin taking the run game with him..I mean wow...really? Interesting article though to say the least
Is Clark reading the blogs? If so, DC, don't go over to Pennlive.com. I mean, those guys are all great, however, for some real insanity you need to come right over here, or BSD, or The Nittany Line, or Zombie Nation. These are the folks who really churn out the Blue/White excellence. Plus, none of us know what we are talking about so you might as well be entertained by mindless insanity.
I always assumed Joe had the guys locked away from internet urchins like ourselves.
GO STATE! BEAT TEMPLE!
@CaptainClark17: Hilarious what people come up with...devlin taking the run game with him..I mean wow...really? Interesting article though to say the least
Is Clark reading the blogs? If so, DC, don't go over to Pennlive.com. I mean, those guys are all great, however, for some real insanity you need to come right over here, or BSD, or The Nittany Line, or Zombie Nation. These are the folks who really churn out the Blue/White excellence. Plus, none of us know what we are talking about so you might as well be entertained by mindless insanity.
I always assumed Joe had the guys locked away from internet urchins like ourselves.
GO STATE! BEAT TEMPLE!
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