2021 Penn State Football Season Thread

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Postby Orlando Penguin » Fri Sep 03, 2021 10:08 pm

A little surprised that this hadn't been started yet.

I'm representing the board in Wisky this weekend. Have always wanted to go to a game at Camp Randall and this game has been circled on the calendar for about 3 years. Luckily, I didn't draw Solheim Cup duty so I booked a ticket and easily got a ticket for the game. Not a big fan of the 11am local start but that's the price you pay when you're a slave to television money.

As for this year's team, there's plenty of ??? everywhere and it starts with QB. Now that Clifford had a full spring practice and summer workouts and fall practice with the new OC, will he get back to where he was in 2019? There is a ton of talent and speed on both sides of the ball but to me, the biggest key will be the offensive and defensive line. If both lines do much better controlling the line of scrimmage than years past, this team could have a very successful season. Guys like Dotson, Castro-Fields, and Brisker didn't turn down the NFL to come back to mediocrity. They know they sucked last year and they're out to change it in a big way. As for Wisky in this game, you usually know what you're gonna get with them -- corn-fed offensive line opening holes for a ground game that constantly churns and a pop-gun QB who shouldn't be trusted to lead a comeback. However, this year's Wisky QB seems to be a different than the ones we're used to (minus Russell Wilson) so that extra dynamic will need to be accounted for.

As of this writing, Wisky is a 5 1/2 point favorite.

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Postby shafnutz05 » Fri Sep 03, 2021 10:10 pm

Excellent writeup!! I'm excited about the new coordinator, so cautiously optimistic.

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Postby Beveridge » Sat Sep 04, 2021 6:52 am

8-4

Losses today, Ohio State, one of Iowa or Auburn and then a stupid loss like Indiana or Michigan State.

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Postby count2infinity » Sat Sep 04, 2021 8:06 am

I think they win today and disappoint us later in the year. But that’s just my gut feeling.

I don’t think this is a national championship playoffs team, but hopefully with the recruiting classes we have coming in, it’ll turn into one.

The biggest question for me right now is qb. If Clifford can put together a good season, this could be a really good team.

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Postby RonnieFranchise » Sat Sep 04, 2021 11:21 am

I think 8-4 as well. @Wiscondin, vs MAC Champs, vs Auburn… some way to start. Can’t fault the OOC this year.

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Postby shafnutz05 » Sat Sep 04, 2021 12:58 pm

Who is #17? Dude is a BEAST. Huge block.

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Postby Sam's Drunk Dog » Sat Sep 04, 2021 1:06 pm

Arnold Ebiketie, who is a transfer from Temple. He's been outstanding so far.

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Postby Sam's Drunk Dog » Sat Sep 04, 2021 1:08 pm

Our offense is still the weak point of this team.

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Postby count2infinity » Sat Sep 04, 2021 1:09 pm

Penn state is clearly the inferior team so far. Need to get something working.

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Postby shafnutz05 » Sat Sep 04, 2021 1:15 pm

Clifford and the offense still suck. And the defense is already winded

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Postby count2infinity » Sat Sep 04, 2021 1:17 pm

How??? How does this defense just keep doing this?

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Postby shafnutz05 » Sat Sep 04, 2021 1:23 pm

That's a horseshit call

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Postby count2infinity » Sat Sep 04, 2021 1:28 pm

Wisconsin’s kick returner is going to get himself hurt.

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Postby Beveridge » Sat Sep 04, 2021 1:28 pm

Penn State 3rd and Outters, am I right?

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Postby shafnutz05 » Sat Sep 04, 2021 1:33 pm

Penn State 3rd and Outters, am I right?
What a discouraging first half. I get that Wisconsin has a great defense but I really felt like we'd see some improvement. Just a brutally boring offense to watch.

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Postby count2infinity » Sat Sep 04, 2021 1:43 pm

I’m not even sure what they’re trying to do on the offensive side. I’m not sure they know either.

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Postby Sam's Drunk Dog » Sat Sep 04, 2021 1:49 pm

The o-line can't get any push on running plays

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Postby count2infinity » Sat Sep 04, 2021 2:05 pm

Hey, 2 first downs!

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Postby count2infinity » Sat Sep 04, 2021 2:07 pm

Hey! Td.

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Postby Sam's Drunk Dog » Sat Sep 04, 2021 2:14 pm

Hey hey hey

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Postby count2infinity » Sat Sep 04, 2021 2:28 pm

Clifford is giving me serious Hackenberg vibes. Just can’t hit easy passes. I miss Trace.

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Postby genoscoif » Sat Sep 04, 2021 2:50 pm

How can you not love college football fans?

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Postby Beveridge » Sat Sep 04, 2021 3:28 pm

Can't wait to be 0-1 because of a missed XP.

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Postby mac5155 » Sat Sep 04, 2021 3:30 pm

And a garbage targeting call

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Postby Beveridge » Sat Sep 04, 2021 3:34 pm

Didn't realize the kicker also missed a 24 yarder. Maybe recruit decent kickers, Franklin.

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