Official 2023 Penn State - WVU game thread

[Tom McAndrew]

Please use this thread for all pre-game, in-game, and post-game discussion about the PSU - WVU game.

Some quick reminders:

- if you are replying to another post, please use the Quote function
- if you are commenting on a play, please provide some degree of context. Posts like "that sucks," or "the refs stink," etc. aren't all that helpful without some context

We Are ...

- looking forward to seeing how the 2023 PSU looks on both sides of the ball
- hoping that some of the questions/concerns about the special teams are answered tonight
- happy to be playing WVU. I enjoyed many of the battles PSU had with them over the years before PSU joined the B1G
- expecting the stadium to be rocking, with many folks in white
- not sure how long it will take for me to be comfortable about the outcome, but I'm pretty confident that PSU will start the season with a W
- pleased that former PSU QB Todd Blackledge will be part of the broadcast team, as NBC is now part of the B1G TV package

... Penn State!!!

 

[BobPSU92]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Reportedly Omari Evans is participating in pregame warmups

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Saquan is in the house

 

[BW Lion]

The pre-game show is unique. No ex-coaches on the crew and these people all seem so young, including MRob

 

[Nittany1865Farmer]

Still can't get used to the Big 12 being WVU and now Stanford and Cal being in that mix. That is just messed up....

 

[leinbacker]

Where is the WVU availability report?

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Based on warmups, it appears that Sahaydak will be handling FGs

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[BW Lion]

Based on warmups, it appears that Sahaydak will be handling FGs

It was interesting to watch CFB all day and observe which teams have really good FG kickers.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Based on warmups, it appears that KeAndre and Trey (Wallace) are out wide, and Liam Clifford is in the slot to start

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Based on warmups, it appears that Riley Thompson will be handling the punting

 

[VaDave4PSU]

Based on warmups, it appears that Riley Thompson will be handling the punting

Looks like Durant starting at one DT spot from what they just showed.

 

[leinbacker]

Does the stadium still serve dip now that Barron is gone?

 

[Nits1989]

Mike Robinson said he wanted Peachy Paterno ice cream and found it. Nice!

 

[Tom McAndrew]

The new Drum Major lands the flip so all is good in Nittany Nation

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Looks like Durant starting at one DT spot from what they just showed.

correct.

Based on warmups, it looks to be Issac and Chop at DE, and Beamon and Durant at DT

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Micah Parsons banging the drum for NBC's B1G College Countdown. He has some rhythm

 

[Alphabets]

I know the game hasn't officially started, but I already hate Allar. We want Beau!!!

 

[Tom McAndrew]

If you missed it from earlier today, @Midnighter is traveling this weekend, so he posted what Midnighter's Bar will be serving this evening at:

Midnighter Bar Menu - Game 1 - WVU - On3

Have to get this out early since I'm traveling to see my folks in Western PA (and will be enjoying the game tonight munching on my dad's world famous hot wings!). Anywhoo, can't wait for tonight. Gonna be fun. Menu in the next post.... @Tom McAndrew - Please feel free to move to game thread...

www.on3.com

 

[Tom McAndrew]

CJF links arms with the DL leading them out of the tunnel

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Other teams have their COLOR Outs, and none of them hold a candle to a PSU White Out (even if tonight's game is a Helmet Stripe Out).

 

[Paws057]

Other teams have their COLOR Outs, and none of them hold a candle to a PSU White Out (even if tonight's game is a Helmet Stripe Out).

Nothing like a white out…

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Scrap out there for the coin toss. He's wearing a jacket and tie to honor JoePa.

ARob is the other honorary captain for the coin toss.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

PSU wins the toss and defers, so they'll be kicking off

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Gabe nearly puts the kickoff out of the end zone.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

WVU having success early with rushes. PSU has already been subbing on the DL

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Isaac with a TFL on 3rd & 3, and WVU will have to punt

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Saunders back on PR, and he FCs it around the PSU 5

 

[BW Lion]

Special teams coaching appears to be a continuing problem.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

lol, PSU in the shotgun on 1st down, and Singleton runs it for 10 yards for a 1st down. A very nice way to start the season on O

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Allar with a completions for a 1st down on his 1st pass attempt of the year (to KLS)

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Touchdown!!!!!!

 

[Nittany1865Farmer]

TD!! Cashing in on a busted play the hard way!

 

[Tom McAndrew]

72-yard pass for the TD.

 

[BobPSU92]

Allar’s turrible.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

TD!! Cashing in on a busted play the hard way!

Allar showed some mobility in avoiding the rush on the play