Official PSU - SMU 1st Round CFB Playoff Thread

[Tom McAndrew]

Please use this thread for all pre-game, in-game, and post-game discussion of the PSU - SMU CFB Playoff game.

Here's hoping that Midnighter's Bar has some special drinks available for the game, and @Midnighter has some extra special servers delivering the libations.

We Are ...

- reminded once again that we, personally, don't like noon game
- hopeful that those at the game have bundled up sufficiently to stay warm
- curious to see how the game plays out, as I've not watched any SMU games this year
- can't remember the last time I watched a PSU game that was broadcast on TNT
- expect to be celebrating a PSU victory at the end of the game

... Penn State!!!

 

[Tom McAndrew]

official injury report released by PSU:

Out
- Kaden Saunders
- Tyseer Denmark
- KJ Winston, Jr.
- Cam Wallace
- Keon Wylie
- Andrew Rappleyea
- Alonzo Ford
- Kaleb Artis
- Anthony Donkoh
- Zuriah Fisher

Questionable
- Elliot Washington
- Tierce Mills

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

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[CyphaPSU]

I hope the big technical issues TNT has been experiencing with their pregame show are not an indication of how the game broadcast will go. It’s a mess between audio issues and running the highlight videos of teams the hosts are not discussing in the moment.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Shadow99]

It really has become an unfortunate trend to omit (even if inadvertently) Navarro Bowman from the “number eleven” discussion.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

12:08 12:10 pm EST appears to be the planned official KO time

 

[Midnighter]

It really has become an unfortunate trend to omit (even if inadvertently) Navarro Bowman from the “number eleven” discussion.

And he was the first after Lavar to wear it at LB after wearing 18; he asked Lavar IIRC.

 

[Alphalion75]

And he was the first after Lavar to wear it at LB after wearing 18; he asked Lavar IIRC.

...and he was a great pro.

 

[LionJim]

See y’all in three hours.

 

[Midnighter]

MIDNIGHTER BAR - PLAYOFF POP-UP
VS. Southern Methodist University - December 21, 2024


Death Penalty - Bombay Sapphire Gin, Belle Epoque Brut by Perrier Jouet, Grand Marnier, Lemon Juice, Cranberries, Cranberry Bitters, Thyme Sprig Garnish - $50.00 (wink, wink)

State College State of Mind - Whistle Pig 10 Year Old Rye Whiskey, ABK6 XO Renaissance Cognac, Martini & Rossi Sweet Vermouth, Bitters, Orange Twist, Grated Nutmeg - $35.00

Nit-A-Nee Royale - Brut Rose by Billecart Salmon, Fortnum & Mason Earl Grey Tea, Creme de Cassis, Lemon Peel - $22.00

View from the Hilltop - Tito's Handmade Vodka, Hot Chocolate, Whipped Cream - $8.00

Bye-bye Beau - Shot of Old Overholt, Yuengling Chaser - Free (thanks Happy Valley United!)

Alabama Jones - Southern Comfort, Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Sloe Gin, Disaronno Amaretto, Orange Juice, Blend of Nick Saban and Paul Finebaum Tears - $100.00 (+$25.00 to have served to you in red 2012 Dodge Charger)

Trixie is behind the bar today; not shown - 'Save a Horse, Ride a Cowgirl' tramp stamp. She's on loan from SMU y'all.

Alright Fellas - bar's open. Noon is an awful time for a kickoff and White Out, but great time to start drinking the Saturday before Christmas. Cheers!! #LTFI

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[Nittany1865Farmer]

What's the over/under betting line for fans who will suffer from frostbite before halftime?

 

[Tom McAndrew]

MIDNIGHTER BAR - PLAYOFF POP-UP
VS. Southern Methodist University - December 21, 2024


Death Penalty - Bombay Sapphire Gin, Belle Epoque Brut by Perrier Jouet, Grand Marnier, Lemon Juice, Cranberries, Cranberry Bitters, Thyme Sprig Garnish - $50.00 (wink, wink)

State College State of Mind - Whistle Pig 10 Year Old Rye Whiskey, ABK6 XO Renaissance Cognac, Martini & Rossi Sweet Vermouth, Bitters, Orange Twist, Grated Nutmeg - $35.00

Nit-A-Nee Royale - Brut Rose by Billecart Salmon, Fortnum & Mason Earl Grey Tea, Creme de Cassis, Lemon Peel - $22.00

View from the Hilltop - Tito's Handmade Vodka, Hot Chocolate, Whipped Cream - $8.00

Bye-bye Beau - Shot of Old Overholt, Yuengling Chaser - Free (thanks Happy Valley United!)

Alabama Jones - Southern Comfort, Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Sloe Gin, Disaronno Amaretto, Orange Juice, Blend of Nick Saban and Paul Finebaum Tears - $100.00 (+$25.00 to have served to you in red 2012 Dodge Charger)

Trixie is behind the bar today; not shown - 'Save a Horse, Ride a Cowgirl' tramp stamp. She's on loan from SMU y'all.

Alright Fellas - bar's open. Noon is an awful time for a kickoff and White Out, but great time to start drinking the Saturday before Christmas. Cheers!! #LTFI

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damn, if Trixie serves me a drink or two, I might forget about the game.

 

[Paws057]

Average game day temps for SMU was 71 degrees. Not today kiddies!

 

[Nittany1865Farmer]

Midnighter - I'll have a "State of Mind" and will throw you an extra Hundred as a Christmas gift in honor of JoePa's birthday. You deserve it man for running the best bar in PSU country.

 

[SouthHalls410]

LET’S GO! For the GLORY! In memory of JVP and Franco and all who played before!!! LET’S GO!

 

[CDLionFL]

I hope the big technical issues TNT has been experiencing with their pregame show are not an indication of how the game broadcast will go. It’s a mess between audio issues and running the highlight videos of teams the hosts are not discussing in the moment.

Running the wrong videos is a people problem, not a technical problem. Some people can’t read a rundown.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[OuiRPSU]

They’re not booing, they’re smu’ing!

 

[Midnighter]

Midnighter - I'll have a "State of Mind" and will throw you an extra Hundred as a Christmas gift in honor of JoePa's birthday. You deserve it man for running the best bar in PSU country.

Ah - was laser focused on SMU themed drinks and forgot about Joe’s birthday; I’ll add it soon - it’s always the same:

The 409 - Old Granddad 100 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky, Lots of Ice - $4.09

 

[Tom McAndrew]

So PSU will start on O

 

[Psu00]

The ground game is key today. Wear smu down and protect the ball in this weather

 

[Midnighter]

See y’all in three hours.

 

[Paws057]

WTF was Allar waiting for?

 

[Phlebitis]

The hell?

 

[Midnighter]

C’mon Drew. Allan is right there.

 

[BobPSU92]

How did Allar not see Allen on 3rd down? Jesus.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

what the heck was Allar doing on 3rd down? He had a guy open

 

[Big_O]

Terrible 3rd down play by Allar.

 

[SouthHalls410]

KAYTRON WAS WIDE OPEN

 

[Tom McAndrew]

PI on Kimber. Good call. He held him around the PSU 10

 

[BobPSU92]

So typical. Our offense does nothing to start, their offense starts fast.

Now PI.

 

[Phlebitis]

So typical. Our offense does nothing to start, their offense starts fast.

Now PI.

Second half team.

 

[Paws057]

James seems a little tense!