Official PSU - Nebraska '25 game thread

[Nittering Nabob]

Then the question is would Terry be able to work the portal well enough to rebuild? That’s what we don’t know.

It only requires a nerd with an almost open checkbook. You might be good at this.

 

[LB99]

Some of those names have shown they can do it….Smith has not.

Keeping the current roster and bringing back the lost recruits would be a pretty solid starting point. Mix in a few important portal players and I think they could be pretty competitive.

 

[Ludd]

If you’re going to blow the whistle to stop a play, then you need to call a penalty when a defender hits the runner long after that whistle.

 

[cntblvitsbutter]

This team is fun to watch. They play hard for Coach Terry Smith.
I think Franklin had them playing way too tight. Especially Allar, he was afraid to throw the ball.

Definitely. And a key factor in not being able to win big games.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Paws057]

It only requires a nerd with an almost open checkbook. You might be good at this.

Sounds like a job I’d like. I’d need a free pass for the Creamery though included in the contract…

 

[PAgeologist]

The portal seems like an un-Penn State way to build a roster

Its a nice supplement. Might need to lean on it heavy for next year.

 

[LB99]

They are definitely playing better. Can we recruit the players he needs to run his system? I believe the knock on him was his system was hard to learn and required specific types of players?

And time. OSU struggled the first year in his defense. They got better after that.

 

[Nittering Nabob]

What did Snodgrass just call on that punt?

 

[Big_O]

That was a stupid penalty. You need to be aware of what’s going on.

 

[cntblvitsbutter]

Surprised Grunk didn't throw deep to WR.

 

[Calabrin]

Sounds like a job I’d like. I’d need a free pass for the Creamery though included in the contract…

The Berkey Black Card

 

[Nitt1300]

So what's the downside? You're likely paying him relatively nothing versus top-paid FBS coaches and can replace him with minor expenses. Nothing but upside with Smith, unless I'm missing something, and he has the additional bonus that he can begin immediately at tying-down and stabilize the 2026 roster including 2026 recruits. So what is it that I'm missing???

The downside would be losing. On the other hand, if we can't get a proven high-level HC (and I don't believe that we will) maybe take a flyer since we have to.

 

[creamery freak]

If you’re going to blow the whistle to stop a play, then you need to call a penalty when a defender hits the runner long after that whistle.

Smith was going ballistic on that no call. Typical B10 non call for PSU.

 

[cntblvitsbutter]

Tell you one thing I don't miss. That thousand yard stare JF hand on the sidelines.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Radio PBP is incensed at the penalty against PSU on interfering with the punt receiver. Per them, PSU's Collins was blocked in the back on the play, and it was kNU's own player that hit the punt receiver. smh

 

[cntblvitsbutter]

The downside would be losing. On the other hand, if we can't get a proven high-level HC (and I don't believe that we will) maybe take a flyer since we have to.

I'd say the downside to Smith, Chesney, Dinkowitz is the same.

 

[KingLando]

I'd say the downside to Smith, Chesney, Dinkowitz is the same.

How? They all bring different things that could go wrong--with very different downsides
You never hire a coach to appease the current players/recruits

 

[Ludd]

That was too easy.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

kNU TD, Lateef, on a 11-yard scramble. DDS almost got him in the backfield, but didn't and Lateef had a lot of open room.

With the PAT, it's 30-10, PSU, with 0:55 left in the 3rd qtr.

 

[OhioLion]

Did not know Gus Felder was with Nebraska. Just saw him as they scanned the sideline.

 

[LB99]

Radio PBP is incensed at the penalty against PSU on interfering with the punt receiver. Per them, PSU's Collins was blocked in the back on the play, and it was kNU's own player that hit the punt receiver. smh

They are right. That was a BS call also. I ran it back and watched. The Nebraska player hit his own guy. PSU player ran by the play without contact.

 

[Calabrin]

Doesn't matter how many times they get burned, they are not gonna spy opposing QBs.

 

[JoePaMajorCFBrecord409Ws]

It could put the program in a hole we don’t dig out of for years. I’m not saying it would, but there is definitely a downside as other programs have found out.

Wrong, you could replace him next year for nothing if it becomes clear the position is above hos head. There is zero downside with Smith and pure upside including letting the tea-leaves settle as to which up-&-coming and established coaches are realistic candidates. How precisely would Terry Smith set you back years??? You aren't paying him anything and guarantees are a non-factor. LMAO at the know-it-alls, who are actually know-nothings.

 

[cntblvitsbutter]

How? They all bring different things that could go wrong--with very different downsides
You never hire a coach to appease the current players/recruits

The downside is that PSU doesn't make the playoffs in the next 4 years and becomes a perennial mid-B1G team.

 

[creamery freak]

The defense needs to bring safety or Lb on blitzes more if Nebby is going to pass the 4th qtr.

 

[Nitt1300]

I'd say the downside to Smith, Chesney, Dinkowitz is the same.

agree, if those are the options I hire Smith and fire Kraft

 

[AvgUser]

Forget who said it. There’s the stupid play call

 

[Tom McAndrew]

interesting. I think Grunk was out as a WR, and Liam Clifford was the QB. He handed off to Kaytron, who picked up 9 1/2 yards.

 

[DaytonRickster]

TD, Lateef, on a 11-yard scramble. DDS almost got him in the backfield, but didn't and Lateef had a lot of open room.

With the PAT, it's 30-10, PSU, with 0:55 left in the 3rd qtr.

PSU looked less aggressive in that last series against Nebby and they scored the TD.

 

[AvgUser]

When was the last time an offensive face mask has ever been called?

 

[KingLando]

agree, if those are the options I hire Smith and fire Kraft

Those aren't the "options'
If Kraft does hire Smith then he'll undoubtedly be fired sooner than later.

 

[Paws057]

When was the last time an offensive face mask has ever been called?

Just a couple of minutes ago..

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Damn, Kaytron picks up the 1st down, and also sets the PSU career rushing record, but a flag on the play and it's a facemask penalty against PSU. And Kaytron came up gimpy after the tackle, and appeared to go into the medical tent.

 

[PSUcup]

When was the last time an offensive face mask has ever been called?

Certainly wasn’t called earlier tonight

 

[WaffleShopper]

It usually evens out but we’re getting absolutely screwed on the calls today. Hopefully Kaytron is ok.

 

[Ludd]

Wrong, you could replace him next year for nothing if it becomes clear the position is above hos head. There is zero downside with Smith and pure upside including letting the tea-leaves settle as to which up-&-coming and established coaches are realistic candidates. How precisely would Terry Smith set you back years??? You aren't paying him anything and guarantees are a non-factor. LMAO at the know-it-alls, who are actually know-nothings.

Ask Miami and WVU, two programs that listened to their players and hired the “popular” coach.

 

[psuslu]

Wrong, you could replace him next year for nothing if it becomes clear the position is above hos head. There is zero downside with Smith and pure upside including letting the tea-leaves settle as to which up-&-coming and established coaches are realistic candidates. How precisely would Terry Smith set you back years??? You aren't paying him anything and guarantees are a non-factor. LMAO at the know-it-alls, who are actually know-nothings.

serious?. How old are you

 

[JoePaMajorCFBrecord409Ws]

Oh, so UNL's RBs don't get called for Facemasking, but apparently PSU's do.... this bush conference is such an f'ing joke with complete joker hacks - ridiculous.

 

[Nikko57]

Snodgrass=Oneil