First half thread

[DrillCat]

Paddy Fisher is a Fitz 51 light.

 

[Deeringfish]

Thank God for Flinn N. A couple of years ago we would have let that drop and they would down it at the one.

 

[Deeringfish]

If the O could just find a spot of advantage, I think the D could hold them.

 

[DrillCat]

I miss Persa. He was STRONG.

 

[Deeringfish]

I miss Persa. He was STRONG.

As much as we mocked that campaign, I miss that production and a true scrambling spread offense.

 

[DrillCat]

That was all CT. Ran away from a potential sack with his all might!

 

[Deeringfish]

Calling time out killed the momentum.

 

[DrillCat]

Our OL is that small or is Ped state DL that huge?

 

[NWFAN66]

What kinda pass was that. Receiver was open zip it in there. Nope throw a wounded duck

 

[BleedPurple2009]

We have an o-line that can't block and a QB who can't make a decision.

 

[TheC]

Boy is this OL putrid. Whether its technique or ability I dont know, but my lord...

 

[ThePurpleKnight]

Bad QB and bad OL not a good combo

 

[phatcat_rivals223240]

As much as we mocked that campaign, I miss that production and a true scrambling spread offense.

It's because he was effective at running for his life. Same OL issues

 

[Deeringfish]

Our OL is that small or is Ped state DL that huge?

It is hard to say if they OL is
1)not given the proper off season conditioning for the kind of strength a Lineman needs or
2) if they are not properly coached in technique or footwork (that was the rap against Vitabile our four year starter at center).
3) Are not allowed to jell as a unit because the staff doesn't name the lineup during spring practice.
I think the OL is a unique unit and it takes many facets to build their culture. I don't know that any one on staff has a good concept of how to build a successful OL culture.

 

[psuguy43]

You sure have Barkley's number today!

 

[beetlemania74]

You sure have Barkley's number today!

Doesn't matter if our offense can't do anything.

 

[psuguy43]

PSU's D has been a big surprise this season - NW isn't the first team to struggle against it.

 

[Deeringfish]

PSU's D has been a big surprise this season - NW isn't the first team to struggle against it.

Don't get too happy about stopping our O. It may even lull your guys into complacency next week.

 

[FitzFan]

PSU's D has been a big surprise this season - NW isn't the first team to struggle against it.

And the PSU D isn't the first defense we've struggled against, unfortunately. We just have a putrid, boring offense.

 

[psuguy43]

Next week is a bye week as we prep for Michigan . This NW team is not a bad football team

 

[BleedPurple2009]

Next week is a bye week as we prep for Michigan . This NW team is not a bad football team

I appreciate that you are being friendly, but this is the same NU offense that couldn't move the ball against 0-5 Nevada. This is a bad, bad offense.

 

[psuguy43]

I appreciate that you are being friendly, but this is the same NU offense that couldn't move the ball against 0-5 Nevada. This is a bad, bad offense.

What happened? I thought that NW was going to be in the conversation for the West division this year (in preseason)? I admittedly have not watched them until today

 

[BleedPurple2009]

What happened? I thought that NW was going to be in the conversation for the West division this year (in preseason)? I admittedly have not watched them until today

We thought Clayton Thorson and especially the o-line would improve, instead they have regressed.