Lets discuss the Wisconsin game. Your concerns?

[DaytonRickster]

-This far PSU edge players are not showing ability to consistently pressure QBs
-Can DTs hold up against Wisky's run game?
-Wisky's QB is dual threat, very capable runner. Must be contained in the pocket.
-Is Riker, PSU Center, able to play the whole game? HCMC indicated he wasn't 100% to continue in the Buffalo game.
-How will the running game do against a B1G team?
--Will Cam Smith, back-up LBer, be able to play after missing Temple & Buffalo games?

Your thoughts?

 

[KingLando]

Good question--I don't have any real concerns against Wisconsin--maybe I'm underestimating them but I'm just interested to see how much of the scheme changes. How much more will the TEs be involved in the pass game for starters

I have some concerns for the Northwestern, USC & Michigan three game stretch after that but Wisconsin at home is a nice way to start the Big Ten season.

 

[Ceasar]

Good question--I don't have any real concerns against Wisconsin--maybe I'm underestimating them but I'm just interested to see how much of the scheme changes. How much more will the TEs be involved in the pass game for starters

I have some concerns for the Northwestern, USC & Michigan three game stretch after that but Wisconsin at home is a nice way to start the Big Ten season.

Same. Wiscy played ND even for the first half and I won't be surprised if they do the same next week. But eventually PSU will pull away. Can't believe I am saying this - PSU has too many weapons. I can't see Wisconsin being able to handle them for 4 quarters.

 

[Nitt1300]

weakness of schedule

 

[DaytonRickster]

weakness of schedule

Legit concern.

 

[LaJollaCreek]

Penalties still an issue. Pass rush still has me a little concerned. That being said this team looks like they want to compete. Hopefully they keep improving and stay healthy.

 

[Marshall2323]

I think you need to be concerned with everything. In essence, it's the real start of the season. PSU has more talent on it's developmental squad than they saw today. PSU did very well in the non conference games. This is in no way a vintage Wisky team ( 6-6 5-7). At home with more talent at most positions, I'd guess PSU by 17.

 

[DaytonRickster]

Penalties still an issue. Pass rush still has me a little concerned. That being said this team looks like they want to compete. Hopefully they keep improving and stay healthy.

Steve & Jack did mention the majority of the penalties were on non-starters. Still, legit concern, too many. Need to be better disciplined.

 

[LMTLION]

-This far PSU edge players are not showing ability to consistently pressure QBs
-Can DTs hold up against Wisky's run game?
-Wisky's QB is dual threat, very capable runner. Must be contained in the pocket.
-Is Riker, PSU Center, able to play the whole game? HCMC indicated he wasn't 100% to continue in the Buffalo game.
-How will the running game do against a B1G team?
--Will Cam Smith, back-up LBer, be able to play after missing Temple & Buffalo games?

Your thoughts?

In my opinion all of your concerns are valid. My biggest concern is Rapp being healthy. He doesn’t show up that much on the stat sheet, but I think after Becht and Howard, he is the next most important player on offense. DE is a big concern on the other side of the ball, but McPherson showed up in this game and gives me hope.

 

[DaytonRickster]

In my opinion all of your concerns are valid. My biggest concern is Rapp being healthy. He doesn’t show up that much on the stat sheet, but I think after Becht and Howard, he is the next most important player on offense. DE is a big concern on the other side of the ball, but McPherson showed up in this game and gives me hope.

HCMC said Rapp could have come back in the game and just to be safe, they decided he should not continue. Let's see if there is good news this week on Rapp. Jack Ham said McPhetson has his best game, liked what he saw.

 

[Colt2169]

-This far PSU edge players are not showing ability to consistently pressure QBs
-Can DTs hold up against Wisky's run game?
-Wisky's QB is dual threat, very capable runner. Must be contained in the pocket.
-Is Riker, PSU Center, able to play the whole game? HCMC indicated he wasn't 100% to continue in the Buffalo game.
-How will the running game do against a B1G team?
--Will Cam Smith, back-up LBer, be able to play after missing Temple & Buffalo games?

Your thoughts?

I have no concerns