Rutgers currently 1-9, can salvage its disappointing season by beating Penn State. Every player has had this game circled for a while now. So it’s time for everyone to come together and make it happen.
We had our opportunities to do something special against Michigan, but just missed them due to lack of execution. Offensive Line did as well as you could expect, and paved the way for just under 200 rushing yards and actually matched Michigan’s total, which was a huge improvement from last year. The big difference was passing yards. Shea Patterson threw for 260 passing yards while Artur only had 40, and Pacheco had 19. I thought Artur played well overall, and the fact that our receivers and backs couldn’t catch the balls that were delivered to them, hurt immensely.
The backs dropped a number of screen passes, at least 1 of which may have led to a TD or field goal. Can’t miss opportunities like that against the #4 team in the country. If the backs can’t catch, then we need to start giving #27, Trey Sneed, an opportunity, because I thought he demonstrated good hands against Northwestern. Sure, he isn’t as explosive as the other guys, but explosiveness doesn’t benefit us if the back can’t make the play.
But the most disappointing group this year, has to be the WR Corp. these guys looked like superstars during spring practice, but have subsequently disappeared for the games. This has got to be a significant area of focus, for the remaining recruiting season. Need to put the full court press on prospects Stanley King, Marlyn Johnson, and Yusuf Terry. And if those don’t work out, need to scour the juco ranks and Florida. A guy like Janarion Grant is just waiting to be found.
But now, back to the Penn State game. I would use the exact same game plan as Michigan. Run the ball, and complement with screens and quick passes. On defense, we’ll have to be wary of Penn State QB McSorley hurting us with his legs.
Penn States defense is solid, but not as good as Michigan’s which is exceptional. Their ends get a lot of sacks, but Their defensive tackles don’t seem to be as good as what they’ve had in the recent past.
As expected, their LBers are excellent, and their secondary is solid.
They give up a ton of rushing yards, and This is what will allow Rutgers to be victorious. Pacheco and Blackshear will rumble for 200+ yards, and our QB and receivers will play well enough for the win.
Rutgers 21
PSU 17
We had our opportunities to do something special against Michigan, but just missed them due to lack of execution. Offensive Line did as well as you could expect, and paved the way for just under 200 rushing yards and actually matched Michigan’s total, which was a huge improvement from last year. The big difference was passing yards. Shea Patterson threw for 260 passing yards while Artur only had 40, and Pacheco had 19. I thought Artur played well overall, and the fact that our receivers and backs couldn’t catch the balls that were delivered to them, hurt immensely.
The backs dropped a number of screen passes, at least 1 of which may have led to a TD or field goal. Can’t miss opportunities like that against the #4 team in the country. If the backs can’t catch, then we need to start giving #27, Trey Sneed, an opportunity, because I thought he demonstrated good hands against Northwestern. Sure, he isn’t as explosive as the other guys, but explosiveness doesn’t benefit us if the back can’t make the play.
But the most disappointing group this year, has to be the WR Corp. these guys looked like superstars during spring practice, but have subsequently disappeared for the games. This has got to be a significant area of focus, for the remaining recruiting season. Need to put the full court press on prospects Stanley King, Marlyn Johnson, and Yusuf Terry. And if those don’t work out, need to scour the juco ranks and Florida. A guy like Janarion Grant is just waiting to be found.
But now, back to the Penn State game. I would use the exact same game plan as Michigan. Run the ball, and complement with screens and quick passes. On defense, we’ll have to be wary of Penn State QB McSorley hurting us with his legs.
Penn States defense is solid, but not as good as Michigan’s which is exceptional. Their ends get a lot of sacks, but Their defensive tackles don’t seem to be as good as what they’ve had in the recent past.
As expected, their LBers are excellent, and their secondary is solid.
They give up a ton of rushing yards, and This is what will allow Rutgers to be victorious. Pacheco and Blackshear will rumble for 200+ yards, and our QB and receivers will play well enough for the win.
Rutgers 21
PSU 17
