Official PSU - FIU game thread

[KingLando]

We'll find out against Oregon if there's actually issues

 

[Calabrin]

The Beaver Stadium crowd is absolutely DEAD.

 

[BobPSU92]

Bad half.

 

[Paws057]

Where is that ‘great’ offensive line we were all told we have?

 

[Calabrin]

No blitz pressure. They rushed 4 and got home. Pathetic.

 

[PrtLng Lion]

Is the team hung over? Coming out flat in the first half against inferior competition seems to be so common over the last 5-6 years

 

[WestSideLion]

Bad half.

Shake this clunker off and hit reset after halftime.

 

[PSUcup]

Thru 6 quarters they look more like a team that should be ranked around 25-30

 

[19333lion]

Whatever the frustrations with Penn State today, FIU has come to play and has so far given a damn good account of themselves.

 

[m.knox]

Where is that ‘great’ offensive line we were all told we have?

They were watching Allar get sacked.

 

[Big_O]

Nothing like a huge offensive explosion in the first half.

 

[OhioLion]

I recall a poster last week asking why there was no discussion about Ohowihate having a hohum offense against TEXAS?
Yeah, how’s that looking now?

 

[WestSideLion]

No blitz pressure. They rushed 4 and got home. Pathetic.

Obvious that the OL has some block pick-up issues on stunts and slides. The irony is that all the skill guys returning can be undermined if the OL doesn’t improve.

 

[psu0408]

This team has no business being ranked in the top 5. The OL was supposed to be the bright spot on this team and it’s not.

 

[KingLando]

I recall a poster last week asking why there was no discussion about Ohowihate having a hohum offense against TEXAS?
Yeah, how’s that looking now?

It's tough to put much into this game. They thought they'd walk through this and now they're just annoyed they'll have to play at least 3 quarters.
That's on Franklin

 

[Calabrin]

Guys. Florida International is still in this game.

 

[WestSideLion]

It's tough to put much into this game. They thought they'd walk through this and now they're just annoyed they'll have to play at least 3 quarters.
That's on Franklin

There may be long-term benefit here. The team certainly can’t feel complacent on where it is. And the starters will get a full game the way this is going.

Work out the kinks.

 

[Calabrin]

It's tough to put much into this game. They thought they'd walk through this and now they're just annoyed they'll have to play at least 3 quarters.
That's on Franklin

 

[Bwifan]

They play with this effort against Oregon they are going to get smoked and embarrassed on national TV

 

[Bwifan]

One series it's Allar and his sccuracy...next series the oline sucks...next series WRs drop balls

 

[KingLando]

Guys. Florida International is still in this game.

Not really--this is a name your score game--we just decided to win 24-3 instead of 56-10

 

[PSUcup]

Pathetic half of football

 

[Calabrin]

Welllllllllllllllllll... so much for special teams being the lone bright spot.

 

[Nitt1300]

This team has no business being ranked in the top 5. The OL was supposed to be the bright spot on this team and it’s not.

early season rankings have always been a stupid idea- nobody knows how good (or bad) anybody is until mid-season at least

 

[Bwifan]

Time for Franklin to break some tables at halftime and rip these players a new one. Glad to hear the fans starting boo they deserve it after this effort

 

[Paws057]

One ugly half of football….

 

[Tor_Eckman]

Thru 6 quarters they look more like a team that should be ranked around 25-30

Sounds about right for FCS.

 

[Calabrin]

Not really--this is a name your score game--we just decided to win 24-3 instead of 56-10

Consider: FIU gets the ball to start the 2nd half.

Right now, all the pressure is on the Nittany Lions. FIU is going into the locker room right now feeling no pain. They're laughing.

 

[jmorovich]

That first half was straight cheeks.

 

[Ludd]

Consider: FIU gets the ball to start the 2nd half.

Right now, all the pressure is on the Nittany Lions. FIU is going into the locker room right now feeling no pain. They're laughing.

PSU gets the ball.

 

[Arivacalion]

No way around it that was God awful in every phase of the game.

 

[jmorovich]

Real important question, did the drum major land that flip??? She looked way short on the high light going to half time.

 

[Bwifan]

I gave them the benefit of the doubt last week but no longer. Something is very off with this team. Coaches and team captains need to start taking control and calling people out while chewing on some ***. Zero excuse for this team to be this flat 2 weeks in a row

 

[Shifty15]

Special Teams has been the only bright spot for Penn State in this game.

That didn’t age well

 

[PrtLng Lion]

Disappointing 1st half. I'm accustomed to this feeling.

Team usually comes out stronger in the 2nd half

 

[NittPicker]

Real important question, did the drum major land that flip??? She looked way short on the high light going to half time.

Yep, at least the first one. Not sure about the second.

 

[Calabrin]

Halftime stats:

Drew: 12-21, 97y, TD

Singleton: 8 car, 51y
Allen: 10 car, 47y

Reynolds: 4 rec, 41y
Hudson: 3 rec, 23y
Ross: 2 rec, 19y

First downs:
PSU 12
FIU 6

3rd down:
PSU 2-8
FIU 1-7

 

[Nitt1300]

Disappointing 1st half. I'm accustomed to this feeling.

Team usually comes out stronger in the 2nd half

I'll withhold judgement until it's over, but a better start would have been nice.

 

[UncleRoyBiggins]

First half offense is like watching a dog trying to scratch it's butt on the carpet. A little comical, and yet a little concerning.

 

[Calabrin]

Break out the smelling salts and Pedialyte for the 2nd half.