Lucas, legrand and carlin

Plum Street

Heisman
Jun 21, 2009
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All said the defense played good enough to win. The offense stinks . Never heard our radio announcers praise a unit like that . Read between the lines and they say Drew must go
 
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Plum Street

Heisman
Jun 21, 2009
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23,010
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anyone with 2 eyes knows the defense was playing their hearts out. When our offense can't even muster 100 total yards and our opponent starting field position is at the 45 every time -- what do you expect?

I agree. The point is that the radio staff basically called for mehringer's job . You never see that . Coming from carlin that says a lot
 

newwavedave1

All-Conference
Feb 2, 2006
3,982
3,522
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All units on this team are not very good, with the offense being the worst, followed closely by our kicking game.
 

Rubleton

Redshirt
Sep 2, 2015
8
0
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Time of possession was 33:42 - 26:18

It really wasn't that lopsided. I've seen much worse. With that weather, the defense needs to do much better.
 

theRU

All-American
Dec 17, 2008
11,135
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they gave up 339 rushing yards to a team with no-oline the d is much better than the offense but no they weren't good.
when the entire stadium is gone at the start of the 4th quarter, what do you want from the D? That game was over at 3 nothing.. The D gave the O every chance to put RU in the game and they did nothing but hurt.
 
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RUBand

Senior
Aug 4, 2001
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All said the defense played good enough to win. The offense stinks . Never heard our radio announcers praise a unit like that . Read between the lines and they say Drew must go
Defense played fairly well for three quarters (of which they were on the field 80% of the time, and were gassed in the fourth.
 

Jabanero

Sophomore
Apr 7, 2003
439
176
0
Come on PSU fumbled the opening kick off.
First and 10 on the PSU 20 or so yard line and we call an end around type play that loses 10 yards, then 2 plays for zip and a missed FG from 35 yards out.
Could've had a lead, wiped the zero off the board immediately, but no, the BS play calling from DM screwed the momentum, and the rest was ALL down hill.......
 

shields

Heisman
Aug 5, 2002
80,109
18,049
113
The punter punted to our 30 and PSU got just a field goal. offense is just pathetic.
 

brgRC90

Heisman
Apr 8, 2008
34,957
15,859
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The defense spends too much time on the field, but they have problems, too. how often do they just stop opponents with 3 and out?
 
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Knights 1212

All-American
Sep 9, 2003
27,562
8,520
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We gave PSU the ball on the 10 after a punt was blocked. Our punter had 2 punts of 28 and 19 yards. We were horrible in all phases of the game. What are our coaches doing at our practices? We have been practicing since August and we look pathetic in every phase of the team. We look totally clueless on the field.
 

JerseyShoreKnight

All-Conference
Jan 2, 2014
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Offensive talent is just not there. No change in play calling could've helped them out. Need to recruit some solid OL that won't get pushed around and receivers that can get separation. Neither were there tonight.
 
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RUSK97

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Dec 28, 2007
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Offensive talent is just not there. No change in play calling could've helped them out. Need to recruit some solid OL that won't get pushed around and receivers that can get separation. Neither were there tonight.
Their defense was in our backfield immediately. Don't you think a screen or two would've slowed that down? And in doing so, given our RBs a chance to hit the holes?
 

JerseyShoreKnight

All-Conference
Jan 2, 2014
3,081
2,954
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Their defense was in our backfield immediately. Don't you think a screen or two would've slowed that down? And in doing so, given our RBs a chance to hit the holes?

No. they're secondary was playing man press all game. The receiver would've been swallowed up right away. They even tried a screen a few times, didn't work. Their front seven threw OL. Our RBs are talented but asking them to break a few tackles before they reach the line of scrimmage is too much. Game was lost in the trenches.
 
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ponyfoot19

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Dec 19, 2007
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PSU's offensive line consisted of three freshmen, one soph and one senior. Seems they're able to recruit better players, or coach them up or install a better scheme than RU's staff. In all probability PSU is superior in all three aspects.
 

BRKnightsFan

Junior
Sep 6, 2015
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239
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Let's not get carried away praising the Rutgers defense. The most I would say is that they do not stink as badly as the offense.

Granted, the offense did nothing to make the job of the defense any easier, but the defense still allowed 39 points. That is not praiseworthy.
 
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Scarlet_Scourge

Heisman
May 25, 2012
26,537
13,622
113
Defense played great for most of the game, ultimately they got worn down and only then did Penn State start to pull away.

How on Earth could anyone who actually watched the game not think this was not the case???

The offense and special teams were once again at FCS levels.
 
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GoodOl'Rutgers

Heisman
Sep 11, 2006
123,974
19,586
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Drew must go.

And if Ash won't do it.. then Ash must go.

And if Hobbs won't do it.. then Hobbs must go.

And if Barchi won't do it.. WTH is Barchi still here for anyway? Hasn't he integrated UMDNJ yet?
 
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May 11, 2010
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Pen St, and just about every B1G program, has better players at EVERY position than RU right now.

But, that will change if the RU and NJ community actually give Coach Ash some time to re-build/re-tool. He will get it done, but don't expect a quick fix miracle.
 

BlockR

Heisman
Dec 28, 2015
22,698
21,462
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#Rutgers lost 39-0 at home to Penn State. They've been beaten by Ohio St, Michigan, Michigan St. & Penn State by a combined score of 224-0.
Mehringer needs to return to JMU .
there is NO progress shown by any part of offense except Harris..who may return full time only for baseball.
If Major Applewhite dosent go with Hermann to next job..then cheap *** RU has to land him!.
 
May 11, 2010
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#Rutgers lost 39-0 at home to Penn State. They've been beaten by Ohio St, Michigan, Michigan St. & Penn State by a combined score of 224-0.
Mehringer needs to return to JMU asap.hes a joke

I'm not thrilled with Drew, but does he actually block on the field?

Can't do much on offense when the O-Line does give the QB any time nor give the RB's much room.

Even Barkley would not be able to be a productive runner with the RU OL.
 

MozRU

All-Conference
Oct 3, 2005
12,510
2,186
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defense gave up 39 points...
Do any of you you understand football?

IN THE 4TH QUATER IT WAS 450 vs
65 YARDS OF OFFENSE!

The 1990s Dallas Cowboy defense couldn't play 60 entire football minutes and not give up a point against the B1G.

Is that what you are asking our defense to do??????!! IS IT!?
 
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RUJMM78

Heisman
Jul 25, 2001
26,284
12,566
113
The defense spends too much time on the field, but they have problems, too. how often do they just stop opponents with 3
Defense played great for most of the game, ultimately they got worn down and only then did Penn State start to pull away.

How on Earth could anyone who actually watched the game not think this was not the case???

The offense and special teams were once again at FCS levels.
The defense gave up 39 points which isn't great.There has been no pass rush all season.The defensive line continually gets manhandled at the line of scrimmage.The linebackers are poor tacklers.The defensive backs aren't in position to make interceptions.The defense is better than the offense and special teams which isn't saying very much.
 

RuBird

Heisman
Jun 28, 2001
19,040
24,573
113
That's BS. If true the score would be 0-0. Defense is just as bad as the offense.
We have a punt block and PSU starts on our own 10. Ummmm was not going to be 0-0. Our defense played fine right up until the punt block. Failure on the O and special teams makes our defense look worse
 
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RuBird

Heisman
Jun 28, 2001
19,040
24,573
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The defense gave up 39 points which isn't great.There has been no pass rush all season.The defensive line continually gets manhandled at the line of scrimmage.The linebackers are poor tacklers.The defensive backs aren't in position to make interceptions.The defense is better than the offense and special teams which isn't saying very much.
Disagree on no pash rush all year. We were fine until Q Lambert went down with the injury. Now JPO and Hamilton are getting doubl teamed.
 
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