Official PSU - Illinois 2024 game thread

[Ludd]

I smell 3 consecutive losses ahead.

We don't match up well with USC's tall receivers

Wisky is getting better each week and we are in Madison

Ohio State. Big Game James for the trifecta

Nothing says be pessimistic like a two touchdown win over a ranked opponent.

 

[psuno1]

need a kicker, though

At least make a change at kicker.

 

[Bones80]

once again we came out in the second half and just controlled the game, it wasn't perfect but there was no question which team was the better

For all the people complaining about Allen’s defense in the first half, hard to argue with their second half dominance

 

[StamfordBridgeVikingatLeftOffensiveTackle]

Nothing you say makes any sense, but I do have to give you credit for a brilliant screen name choice.

I agree. He's had so many, and they've all been so good. I can't wait for his next one.

 

[BiochemPSU]

WR threat wasn’t necessary tonight. It will come.

Hope so, but I don’t think that guy is on the roster. I like the multi TE looks that can block and catch, particularly with the twin headed RBs and an improving o line with a few NFL players on it. And Warren at least makes you account for him. But when we get out athleted by the elite teams on d you need that clutch WR threat/play.

 

[LB99]

Isn’t it time to start your shift at Wawa

Don’t insult Wawa.

 

[Nits1989]

Where did this Nittering Nabob come from?

 

[BiochemPSU]

Don’t insult Wawa.

Agreed. Uncalled for. This is a civilized forum.

 

[Nittering Nabob]

Where did this Nittering Nabob come from?

Either Naboo or Washington DC. I forget.

 

[Classof09]

once again we came out in the second half and just controlled the game, it wasn't perfect but there was no question which team was the better

You mean Franklin and others made adjustments??? How is that possible? So many on here say he is the worst and needs fired. Amazing.

 

[Classof09]

I smell 3 consecutive losses ahead.

We don't match up well with USC's tall receivers (L1)

Wisky is getting better each week and we are in Madison (L2)

Ohio State. Big Game James for the trifecta (L3)

Hopefully the WiFi in your mom’s basement glitches soon. Troll.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[PSUQbKeeper]

it is really funny, I had heard multiple times, not just here but also on radio shows and such, that the spread was too high and often times the person thought it should be 9 to 12

so now we beat Illinois by 14 and it seems like a lot of people think that it was tougher than it should have been and that we should have beat them by more?

 

[BiochemPSU]

Anyone watching Bama and Georgia WR putting on a show?

 

[Midnighter]

it is really funny, I had heard multiple times, not just here but also on radio shows and such, that the spread was too high and often times the person thought it should be 9 to 12

so now we beat Illinois by 14 and it seems like a lot of people think that it was tougher than it should have been and that we should have beat them by more?

The Denizens were super confident the spread would be covered.

 

[Ludd]

it is really funny, I had heard multiple times, not just here but also on radio shows and such, that the spread was too high and often times the person thought it should be 9 to 12

so now we beat Illinois by 14 and it seems like a lot of people think that it was tougher than it should have been and that we should have beat them by more?

And let’s not forget that Franklin can’t beat a ranked team, then he does and it wasn’t by enough. Some folks need to find a different hobby.

 

[Midnighter]

Anyone watching Bama and Georgia WR putting on a show?

Game is wild!

 

[Ludd]

Anyone watching Bama and Georgia WR putting on a show?

Or the DB’s are not putting on a show.

 

[LB99]

Anyone watching Bama and Georgia WR putting on a show?

Yes. That freshman WR for Bama is insane.

 

[Classof09]

it is really funny, I had heard multiple times, not just here but also on radio shows and such, that the spread was too high and often times the person thought it should be 9 to 12

so now we beat Illinois by 14 and it seems like a lot of people think that it was tougher than it should have been and that we should have beat them by more?

The same ones who were throwing a fit we didn’t kick a FG, then who get mad when we try it and the kid misses? Those people?

 

[PSUQbKeeper]

The Denizens were super confident the spread would be covered.

it nearly was, football is not a sure thing

 

[LionsAndBears]

Fully expect to see a commit or two tomorrow.

 

[PSUQbKeeper]

The same ones who were throwing a fit we didn’t kick a FG, then who get mad when we try it and the kid misses? Those people?

we make that 4th down play and go on to score a touchdown there and who knows we might open up the floodgates

 

[Classof09]

we make that 4th down play and go on to score a touchdown there and who knows we might open up the floodgates

Shoulda, coulda, woulda. Point is that it’s easy to second guess with the luxury of time and no pressure.

 

[MrTailgate]

I do agree that the lack of a dependable kicker is a huge issue but the QB is confident and making the right reads the overwhelming majority of the time. He really only had that one boo boo where he threw instead of taking the easy 7 yards. They imposed their will tonight on the OL. I’ll take that every day and any day. On D, they need to clean up some things that are manageable.

They will compete in every game including OSU.

 

[LB99]

Illinois deserved to lose solely on the horrendous haircut of their QB.

 

[Phlebitis]

Anyone watching Bama and Georgia WR putting on a show?

They always do.

 

[Ludd]

we make that 4th down play and go on to score a touchdown there and who knows we might open up the floodgates

I’ve read on here for years that Franklin “turtles up” in big games, but also gets criticized for going for it on 4th down too refequently…hmm.

 

[PSUQbKeeper]

Shoulda, coulda, woulda. Point is that it’s easy to second guess with the luxury of time and no pressure.

yeah and my point is that the decision isn't a bad one, go for the kill is a valid strategy

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Marshall2323]

Nothing says be pessimistic like a two touchdown win over a ranked opponent.

BWICAC Commandment #1 we deserve better.

 

[Nothing Special]

I've decided to be happy with a 21-7 wn over a ranked opponent with fixable issues.
Shutout Illinois for 54:26
Gave up 75 yards on the first drive, 144 yards the rest of the way.
Negatives:
Need a kicker
Too cute on offense sometimes (fixable)
Too many silly defensive penalties (fixable, I think)
Passing game needs to emerge (not willing to put it all on the WR's)
3rd & 3 out patterns for 2 yards.
Positives (no order):
Developed depth on the offensive line
Developing secondary depth
Can pound the run when needed
Will eventually loosen secondaries (I think)
Singleton & Allen
Zane Durant
Abdul Carter (I like when they move him around)
Use of the pistol (wouldn't mind seeing more of it)
Tyler Warren
Can see adjustments being made

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[step.eng69]

i can only hope to reach your level

If you live to 75 yrs old you'll understand.

 

[med2659]

Says troll boy. Show some discipline yourself and STFU

not a troll...just very sick and tired of D offsides, personal fouls and blocks in back when there was zero reason for it...things like that will cost you games, IF they can clean up these MENTAL mistakes, they will be fine, heck more than fine,...so STFU

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]