Stop it. Talk about this year, because that’s what matters. Minny lost to a basketball school and backup QB earlier this year. They haven’t played a single team with a GOOD defense yet. They only way they win is if this team of ours decides to mentally check out, which is possible. I’m more worried about Washington at this point.
Did the sun come up this morning? Everyone back away from the ledge? Were you not entertained?
- Thread starter saturdaysarebetter
- Start date
Minnesota will have a very good chance of beating Penn State. I worry about a Washington too.
Our inability to stretch the field makes Penn State vulnerable to a lot of teams (see Bowling Green).
Depending on what they were looking for with @BobPSU92, it could have been a time consuming search.
I watched the game, expecting a loss, but hoping a for a win to satisfy some of my Penn State friends whose spirits rise and fall based opon the athletic prowess of kids a third their age, some making more than triple their income. Sadly, the result was predictable and so I quoted a man they all respect. It was 1968, and a guy named Joe said....
"We're trying to win football games, don't misunderstand that, but I don't want it to ruin our lives if we lose. I don't want us ever to become the kind of place where an 8-2 season is a tragedy. Look at the day outside. Its clear, its beautiful, the leaves are turning, the land is pretty and it's quiet. If losing a game made me miserable, I couldn't enjoy such a day."
Yes. Times have changed, but the message still resonates.
RIP Coach.
"We're trying to win football games, don't misunderstand that, but I don't want it to ruin our lives if we lose. I don't want us ever to become the kind of place where an 8-2 season is a tragedy. Look at the day outside. Its clear, its beautiful, the leaves are turning, the land is pretty and it's quiet. If losing a game made me miserable, I couldn't enjoy such a day."
Yes. Times have changed, but the message still resonates.
RIP Coach.
Last edited:
A person that is actually proud of their affiliation with the university, that’s who.Seriously, who wears a PSU jacket to Newark Airport the day after that loss?
Yes the BOT is a bunch a friggin’ aholes
We crapped the bed again against OSU
Still, we had great times as students and alums.
We Are…
Admirals club there is sweet . The made to order avocado toast is great . Otherwise that airport is no bueno .Me at the airport this morning, wearing a PSU jacket:
TSA agent: Tough loss yesterday.
Me: Sadly, it’s the same thing every year.
TSA agent: That’s James Franklin for you.
Me:
TSA agent: Franklin just can’t bring in a top wide receiver who can get downfield.
Me: He used to — Godwin, Hamler, Dotson. Just not the last couple of years.
TSA agent: Maybe he needs more NIL money.
Me: It isn’t really the PSU way, but I can’t argue with you.
TSA agent: That’s the name of the game today.
Me:
I’m such an a$$hole. Seriously, who wears a PSU jacket to Newark Airport the day after that loss?
Last edited:
Already accepted the verdict well before yesterday.
Already accepted the verdict well before yesterday. At no point yesterday did I think we would win that game. And more broadly, I no longer believe in this program in so far as it being a true, legitimate contender. I’ll never stop being a huge fan in our student athletes, but until changes are made at the top of the program, we are at our ceiling.
Top 10? Sure…in a good year.
Top 5? Nope…not nearly as close as the program wants us to believe it is.
But he fought like the devil to win every game…and to do it the right way…and he won more than anyone and was at his very best in the biggest games.
You and I have a similar bond because the '99 loss to Minnesota was the absolute worst loss I've experienced and it caused my loved ones to confront me with my horrid behavior after a Penn state football loss. The worst part of that loss was it precipitated two consecutive losses and effectively knocked Penn State out of consideration for the first championship of the inaugural BCS Championship.
Actually I feel fine. Why? I had low expectations of a win as unfortunately OSt has superior skill players in many positions. Add to that a head coach known for mostly missing the mark in top 15 games and you have a mixed brew that simply does not work In marquee contests . Will PSU win the vast majority of games on each years schedule ? yes they will. That fact is acceptable to the Administration and a fairly significant portion of the fan base. I do have hope that we qualify for our first Playoff with a rebound vs a very beatable Washington being the beginning of a strong finish. After that….who knows
Because we were hoping for a win. We’re weird that way.
I think I'm voting 6-4 as the worst loss ever.
Were you at the game in person? I was there, sitting behind the north end zone goal post where that game-ending field goal by Minny sailed through the uprights but felt more like a dagger sliding between my ribs and right into my heart.
Never will I forget the roar of the crowd that had been wildly cheering on our guys (especially LaVar) to block it, instantly being replaced by the stunned silence that settled over the stadium. I’ve never experienced anything quite like the deflation of that moment.
Ugh :/
I’m grateful I’ve somehow transitioned to a state where the outcome of a football game doesn’t affect me that way anymore. No idea how I got here, but yeah i am glad of it.
Now for a confession… I didn’t even watch most of Saturday’s game. I absolutely intended to, and was excited and hopeful we could win. Then two very close buddies of mine dating back to middle school (I turn 54 in a few weeks) texted and wanted to hang out Saturday afternoon. They’re NFL fans, not college football followers. So as much as I love my Nittany Lions, I chose to spend the afternoon with my friends — figuring I’ll maybe see them on at most maybe one other weekend over the course of this season. Had a great time and a lot of laughs. Every time it works out that I get to hang out with them puts a very solid W on my personal record
Good story and perspective.Were you at the game in person? I was there, sitting behind the north end zone goal post where that game-ending field goal by Minny sailed through the uprights but felt more like a dagger sliding between my ribs and right into my heart.
Never will I forget the roar of the crowd that had been wildly cheering on our guys (especially LaVar) to block it, instantly being replaced by the stunned silence that settled over the stadium. I’ve never experienced anything quite like the deflation of that moment.
Ugh :/
I’m grateful I’ve somehow transitioned to a state where the outcome of a football game doesn’t affect me that way anymore. No idea how I got here, but yeah i am glad of it.
Now for a confession… I didn’t even watch most of Saturday’s game. I absolutely intended to, and was excited and hopeful we could win. Then two very close buddies of mine dating back to middle school (I turn 54 in a few weeks) texted and wanted to hang out Saturday afternoon. They’re NFL fans, not college football followers. So as much as I love my Nittany Lions, I chose to spend the afternoon with my friends — figuring I’ll maybe see them on at most maybe one other weekend over the course of this season. Had a great time and a lot of laughs. Every time it works out that I get to hang out with them puts a very solid W on my personal record
I was at both the '99 Minnesota game and the 6-4 iowa.
I think the 6-4 game was such a terrible loss because it showed how bad the offense was.
The Minni loss was just unlucky and I think the PSU team thought they could not lose.
I was at the 6-4 debacle as well, and I agree with your take on both games. Two very different experiences, neither of them fun for us though.
6-4 was the drawn out misery of seeing our offense look completely impotent. The smug overconfidence of Iowa taking the second safety intentionally left such a bitter taste in my mouth.
Minny ‘99 was the sudden shock of feeling the lofty goals of the season evaporate in an instant.
6-4 was the drawn out misery of seeing our offense look completely impotent. The smug overconfidence of Iowa taking the second safety intentionally left such a bitter taste in my mouth.
Minny ‘99 was the sudden shock of feeling the lofty goals of the season evaporate in an instant.
Unfortunately, I was stuck in Michigan and had to watch that debacle with both MSU and UM fans. F-cking nightmare. I'm finally over it though.Were you at the game in person? I was there, sitting behind the north end zone goal post where that game-ending field goal by Minny sailed through the uprights but felt more like a dagger sliding between my ribs and right into my heart.
Never will I forget the roar of the crowd that had been wildly cheering on our guys (especially LaVar) to block it, instantly being replaced by the stunned silence that settled over the stadium. I’ve never experienced anything quite like the deflation of that moment.
Ugh :/
I’m grateful I’ve somehow transitioned to a state where the outcome of a football game doesn’t affect me that way anymore. No idea how I got here, but yeah i am glad of it.
Now for a confession… I didn’t even watch most of Saturday’s game. I absolutely intended to, and was excited and hopeful we could win. Then two very close buddies of mine dating back to middle school (I turn 54 in a few weeks) texted and wanted to hang out Saturday afternoon. They’re NFL fans, not college football followers. So as much as I love my Nittany Lions, I chose to spend the afternoon with my friends — figuring I’ll maybe see them on at most maybe one other weekend over the course of this season. Had a great time and a lot of laughs. Every time it works out that I get to hang out with them puts a very solid W on my personal record
97 Michigan was equally as demoralizing. At no point in time did it feel like PSU had a chance in that game despite lofty rankings.
I thought the same, but on a different board, there was a former player that vehemently denied that the 99 team quit. FWIW.
Minny looked awful today against a Rutgers team missing their top offensive threat. I’m still not very worried about them - need to see a p*ssed off and hungry Penn State tonight. Especially after the Miami loss. We still have an awful lot to play for.
Last edited:
Get unlimited access today.