Kobe & Chase make the offense much more dangerous. We’ve had mistakes and injuries.
Hoping the team gets healthy and gels the last few weeks.
Hoping the team gets healthy and gels the last few weeks.
Official '26 PSU - Washington game thread
- Thread starter Tom McAndrew
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Either way--a step forward from last year, right?
So, I agree 5-4 Washington (I see you were already corrected on the record) isn't a "solid team"--they're mediocre but this is a good win for us. Not a big win but a good win.
How many people here were claiming we'd lose out or may not win another game?
We obviously didn't play a good second half but did enough to win on the road--this is all positive
Who is "Kobe"? You mean that kid made of glass who injures himself getting out of bed every morning? I don't count kids who cannot play the sport
Two things from this game
1-do we all agree now than Hansen was never the problem but the lack of blocking was? Also, we know he can break a run now, yes?
2-it certainly feels like several people here are very upset we're unlikely to be 6-6 or worse this year. There's a large portion of the fan base that wants Kraft to be fired more than they want MC to succeed.
1-do we all agree now than Hansen was never the problem but the lack of blocking was? Also, we know he can break a run now, yes?
2-it certainly feels like several people here are very upset we're unlikely to be 6-6 or worse this year. There's a large portion of the fan base that wants Kraft to be fired more than they want MC to succeed.
We will have around 3 million extra when Howard announces for the portal next week
Chesney was set to come here. If you have me explain how I know you guys would at a minimum laugh your asses off.
Unless we end up 6-6….but unlike you, I know there were other years besides last year.
He had a very good game, but he can’t really break one.
there were but that's where he left the program and we all knew 2026 was going to be a step back
So runs of 36 and 20 aren't long runs? Backs don't need to be able to break it for 80
That's why him and Wallace are a good 1-2 punch.
Good call out. “Koby”. My mind reverted to the way I’m used to seeing that name spelled. I happen to like Koby Howard. Will agree that he can’t stay on the field.
Ill say this game. I was pissed in the second half. But at the end of the day, they traveled cross country, and beat a 5-3 team. Our best players from last year are all over the place. Gotta live with it.
Oh ya, Jim Knowles wasnt an issue.
Oh ya, Jim Knowles wasnt an issue.
36 and 20 when they should have been longer are not really long runs. He’s really good at getting 3 or 4 yards when you need it, but he’s not a break away runner.
I don't know anybody who was predicting we wouldn't win another game with Maryland and Rutgers remaining on the schedule.
Nice application of math by CMC at end…while slightly different circumstances, if a Franklin did that Indiana, 99.6% chance we win that game too.
They shouldn't have been longer
Most backs don't gain anything on those plays. If Rocco doesn't miss a block he gets more on the first one. No idea why you think he should have gotten more on the 36 yard run but the fact you have any complaint on those two runs given the vision and patience they required is simply typical of someone who either doesn't know what they're watching or can't admit they're wrong. Pick
1- Hansen is a good FB type RB. He can usually get you 3-4 yards but he's not a very good featured back at this level.
2- I don't think that's true. A lot want Kraft fired but they definitely want to see Campbell succeed.
Lol he's not a FB. It's like the idiots claiming Kaytron couldn't be an RB1
He had, what, 6 runs today over 10. He's a former Big XII first team RB. Before we even discuss is pass protection skills and receiving skills hes an RB1. Watch the vision on the 20 yard run then the patience plus vision on thr 36 years run. Few backs have that.
A ton of people don't want MC to succeed because it proves Kraft made a good hire (even if by luck) and Franklin had to go. Just reality of our fan base right now. Just as some wanted to lose to get Franklin fired.
He broke 2 long runs today...anything 20 or over is a long run. You know Wallace (nor Singleton last year) have the vision to even be in a spot to get what he got.
The reality is you refuse to give him credit. It's now obvious to anyone willing to be honest that he wasn't the issue. The line was.
Hansen is 15th in the BiG rushing averaging 55 yds per game. Last year Katron was 2nd in the BiG averaging 105 yds per game.
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Exclude everything else that has happened thus far this season - everyone and their mother thought winning on the road in Washington would be difficult.
And we did. We won the game. Let’s go, man. Something to get psyched about during this season.
And I’ll add another! This team looks different coming out of the bye! Maybe we’re peaking late? Shout out to the staff for a couple of wins that have some meaning when you really look at the situation.
And we did. We won the game. Let’s go, man. Something to get psyched about during this season.
And I’ll add another! This team looks different coming out of the bye! Maybe we’re peaking late? Shout out to the staff for a couple of wins that have some meaning when you really look at the situation.
Also - haven’t seen this mentioned on the board - this is PSU’s first win as an underdog since 2021.
That’s progress, baby!
HCMC needs some time, yes. But let’s let this all find an equilibrium before jumping ship. We have Franklin 12 years. Campbell deserves some time too.
That’s progress, baby!
HCMC needs some time, yes. But let’s let this all find an equilibrium before jumping ship. We have Franklin 12 years. Campbell deserves some time too.
There is not enough cheese in the world to go along with all the whining going on after a WIN. This fan base has really gone downhill or at least posters on this board.
It’s pretty incredible that the “worst half of football in PSU history” included a 7 minute, 40 second drive to ice the game.
The game reminded me a lot of the basketball game the other night. Huge lead early, things got a little dicey late, but made the plays needed down the stretch to put it away.
The game reminded me a lot of the basketball game the other night. Huge lead early, things got a little dicey late, but made the plays needed down the stretch to put it away.
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