Full disclosure, I missed parts of the third quarter and the last 5 minutes of the game. Had to attend a function, so I had to get myself ready - and that is a hell of a chore.
1. First quarter, Tinsley made two great plays that really helped the QBs. Clifford has taken a lot of heat, but one thing that he has missed this year is a receiver that can get the 50/50. He had Dotson before, McSorely had Godwin and Blacknall, Hackenberg had Godwin (notably in the Pinstripe Bowl) and Robinson (notably the Michigan White Out game).
2. First quarter defense was annoying - leaving the middle open, and they can't get pressure on the QB. That was rectified later in the game.
3. Nice running by Allen. He has really stepped up the last few games. Could be Big Ten Freshman of the Week.
4. Nice OL work by true freshman Drew Shelton. With Fashanu out, Nourzad out and Worley not playing as well as he was earlier, he did yeoman's work.
5. Defense played a hell of a game after the first quarter, albeit with an overmatched opponent. Keeping any Big Ten team to less than 200 yards total offense is no small feat. After the first TD, the defense gave up 8 total yards until the very end of the game. 6 sacks, and 16 TFLs? That is amazing.
6. Not sure if I saw DDS in the first half. I know he played in the second, but not sure if he had any run early on.
7. Why was Brenton Strange's catch not one of the best of the week? It was reminsicent of a catch by an Alabama WR a few years ago where he pinned the ball against the back of a MIss State defender.
8. I think the commentators were spot on about the difference between OSU and PSU - it's a first round QB. We can hope Allar is it. Although I think there is lot more than that, and they oversimplified the reason for the difference. By the way, it got so boring for them they started talking about chocolates/candy. That made me hungry. I was amused when Orlovsky said he hated Dallas Cowboys.
9. Even in the 25 mph wind, Manny Diaz' hair is perfect. Wonder if he ever drank a Pina Coloda at Trader Vic's?
10. I thought IU's Williams (#5) played well all things considered. Their starting QB however knew when to tuck the ball and run. He exploited the soft middle of PSU defense based on his experience.
11. Like watching Dominic DeLuca play - kids is scrappy.
12. Was a little concerned about the injuries in the first quarter.
13. Overall, just a good win. Kind of win PSU needed, especially given that IU has been a bit of a thorn in the side over the years - they always play PSU fiesty. It was nice to see the team put IU away early. This was how they had to start the final 1/3 of the season.
FTG
1. First quarter, Tinsley made two great plays that really helped the QBs. Clifford has taken a lot of heat, but one thing that he has missed this year is a receiver that can get the 50/50. He had Dotson before, McSorely had Godwin and Blacknall, Hackenberg had Godwin (notably in the Pinstripe Bowl) and Robinson (notably the Michigan White Out game).
2. First quarter defense was annoying - leaving the middle open, and they can't get pressure on the QB. That was rectified later in the game.
3. Nice running by Allen. He has really stepped up the last few games. Could be Big Ten Freshman of the Week.
4. Nice OL work by true freshman Drew Shelton. With Fashanu out, Nourzad out and Worley not playing as well as he was earlier, he did yeoman's work.
5. Defense played a hell of a game after the first quarter, albeit with an overmatched opponent. Keeping any Big Ten team to less than 200 yards total offense is no small feat. After the first TD, the defense gave up 8 total yards until the very end of the game. 6 sacks, and 16 TFLs? That is amazing.
6. Not sure if I saw DDS in the first half. I know he played in the second, but not sure if he had any run early on.
7. Why was Brenton Strange's catch not one of the best of the week? It was reminsicent of a catch by an Alabama WR a few years ago where he pinned the ball against the back of a MIss State defender.
8. I think the commentators were spot on about the difference between OSU and PSU - it's a first round QB. We can hope Allar is it. Although I think there is lot more than that, and they oversimplified the reason for the difference. By the way, it got so boring for them they started talking about chocolates/candy. That made me hungry. I was amused when Orlovsky said he hated Dallas Cowboys.
9. Even in the 25 mph wind, Manny Diaz' hair is perfect. Wonder if he ever drank a Pina Coloda at Trader Vic's?
10. I thought IU's Williams (#5) played well all things considered. Their starting QB however knew when to tuck the ball and run. He exploited the soft middle of PSU defense based on his experience.
11. Like watching Dominic DeLuca play - kids is scrappy.
12. Was a little concerned about the injuries in the first quarter.
13. Overall, just a good win. Kind of win PSU needed, especially given that IU has been a bit of a thorn in the side over the years - they always play PSU fiesty. It was nice to see the team put IU away early. This was how they had to start the final 1/3 of the season.
FTG
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. Did Vega get any reps with the 1s? I missed the entire second half.
