Game Thread: Northwestern at Penn State

[TheC]

#33 just could not get out there. The top BIG teams have LBs that can fly sideline to sideline to string that play out. We just lack the athletes.

 

[Deeringfish]

Still, if you told me we would be playing toe to toe the entire first half, I would have been happy.

 

[TheC]

Still, if you told me we would be playing toe to toe the entire first half, I would have been happy.

I agree. It's just painful that we would be more than just toe to toe if we weren't making killer mistakes

 

[phatcat_rivals223240]

Ok now please please please don't give it right back so they can score

 

[Cool Cat]

We're in good shape at this point. Don't put the ball in danger.

 

[bringbacktherantboard]

NU fields that put cleanly and likly takes the lead into the half.

At least a stupid facemask penalty prevents PSU from getting another possession at the end of the half. Maybe if we're lucky we can get a FG try out of this.

 

[bringbacktherantboard]

PSU are their own worst enemies.

 

[989bjm989]

Need to make em pay for their sloppy play.

 

[NU Houston]

Penn State is playing extremely sloppy today. Have all of their penalties been on defense?

 

[989bjm989]

No PI there?

 

[NU Houston]

Jack Olsen!

 

[TheC]

Really nice answer... though PSU gets most of the credit

 

[cattul]

Well, the first half was certainly eventful.

 

[bringbacktherantboard]

No PI there?

Looked like good coverage to me.

 

[TheC]

Penn State is not remotely close to a playoff team.

 

[Deeringfish]

I'm not sad.

 

[Cool Cat]

If we lose this game I will be very disappointed.

 

[Hungry Jack]

Pretty good half for NU

 

[Deeringfish]

Penn State is not remotely close to a playoff team.

OR NU's offense is starting to put it together.

 

[wildcatpn]

#33 just could not get out there. The top BIG teams have LBs that can fly sideline to sideline to string that play out. We just lack the athletes.

Uhlein has made several plays sideline to sideline in this game so far.

 

[TheC]

Uhlein has made several plays sideline to sideline in this game so far.

I think he's on the other side of the field usually

 

[Cool Cat]

Penn State is who they showed they were against THE UCLA.

 

[phatcat_rivals223240]

Ok, I have been on Stone's *** like a loaded diaper this year, but he's playing very well. Very very little to complain about (maybe throw higher to the 6'5" guy). He's really gritty today.

 

[WestCoastWildcat]

Nice 1st half by the Cats. We should be in the lead. Penn State defense made some dirty hits on that last series that helped us on the drive. Not impressed so far by PSU, heavy favorites at home. They are definitely straining under the pressure to win. We have a good shot. Go Cats!

PS- Indiana is for real. They are hanging tough with Oregon on the road in Eugene. A tough venue for the opposing team.

 

[wildcatpn]

I think he's on the other side of the field usually

What? He’s the Mike backer so he’s not specifically on any side of the field.

 

[TheC]

What? He’s the Mike backer so he’s not specifically on any side of the field.

Ok. Then my point stands. We don't have speed with our outside LBs. Our fastest LB is in the middle.

 

[HawkCat]

The muffed punt was offset by some really stupid PSU penalties. Overall, we played pretty well except for that one PSU drive.

 

[wildcatpn]

Ok. Then my point stands. We don't have speed with our outside LBs. Our fastest LB is in the middle.

I think you need to spend a little more time learning the game.

 

[Cool Cat]

If we come out with patience, give them a heavy dose of all three backs, and don't force the pass, we will win this game. Also stack the box and make them throw the ball.

 

[TheC]

I think you need to spend a little more time learning the game.

Thanks, coach

 

[bringbacktherantboard]

We had been playing a clean game. Hopefully that's the last penalty.

 

[TheC]

Love it! Great pressure!!

 

[TheC]

Man... special teams is anything but today

 

[989bjm989]

Wagner a little gun shy for the first time I’ve seen but he needed to catch that ball.

 

[Cool Cat]

I can't believe Franklin let Pribula go for Allar.

 

[989bjm989]

Look at NU just running the ball. Impressive work by our line so far today.

 

[Cool Cat]

RTGDB Lujan!!!

 

[TheC]

Stone had his TE open if he just had a half second more

 

[bringbacktherantboard]

RTGDB Lujan!!!

The intended receiver was wide open. The PSU rusher just made a great play to rush the throw. I'm okay with the play call; the routes are clearly working.

 

[Deeringfish]

Well, at least they got out of the shadow of the goal post