Beat Penn State and not worry about who wins the other semi. Worry about that after next Thursday night.
Lets talk PSU
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In fact, the game will be played OUTDOORS, correct? So far, the forecast is for FAIR WEATHER, with the temperature between 60 and 70 degrees F.Can we move the game to Green Bay so we can have this
For two northern teams, that's OLD-SCHOOL, TEMPERATE BOWL WEATHER.
Price leads the country in yards after contact I believe?
No argument there. That's what makes the playoffs so great! Separating the boys from men! They have a whole week to recover, which is the standard and keeps them in their regular routine, which i think is actually more important than rest. I'm confident they will show up and smack PSU in the mouth.
It feels like that’s due to a stiff arm near LOS, then he bounces it for 40-70
Runs between tackles that he doesn’t or can’t bounce he goes down easy
No way. That comment is so off. Price was nasty in the 2nd half vs Georgia.
With regards to your second sentence, stick to your day job.
Every game a HS coach in Texas, who is a big PSU fan, does a breakdown on one aspect of the most recent game. Here is his analysis of the PSU running game vs Boise State and why it worked so well. This guy does a really nice job, and I thought some here may enjoy watching and learning a bit about your next opponent.
I watched a bit of the video, and I could easily see all three of the nice little run plays PSU worked successfully vs Boise in rather textbook fashion getting blown up by ND's defense. So seeing it slo mo and having at all diagrammed out was almost therapeutic. We ain't no Boise St., that shit won't work against ND.
But thanks for the link.
Franklin has a well deserved reputation for not winning big games. I have a friend who is a PSU fan who can't stand him.
Yeah but I will say that PSU fans are a very fickle bunch. lol.
He does win the games he is supposed to but repeatedly falls short against the Ohio States and Michigans. They did beat Michigan this year I believe.
Franklin is a goober. He's a legitimate dork. But he's been a good coach for them. Not only could it be worse for PSU with someone else, but it probably would be.
I think ND is a bad match up for a tom Allen defense. He runs a 4-2-5 most of the time and blitz comes from the slot or corners. He likes to put pressure on the qb from there. If everyone is healthy then I see no reason ND doesn’t win.
I hope you're right. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a bit nervous about this one. But then again, I was uber worried about UGA. lol.
The thing about PSU this year that strikes me is that they really don't have any glaring weaknesses. They're pretty sound across the board. They play good defense and the offense moves the ball well.
One area on our defense that has shown a few cracks this year is the over the middle stuff, slants and seam routes. We say Georgia have a bit of success there in the first half but good adjustments at halftime fixed that. We also saw the same thing with USC and they moved the ball as good as anyone did this year on us. If we can't control their TE in the middle of the field particularly, and can't get Allar running for his life most of the game, its going to be a rough game I believe.
The main thing is that Notre Dame can't beat itself. Turnovers might just be the difference in this game. Ask Georgia. So many ND penalties against the Dawgs....and yet, ND stayed the course. But turnovers was a difference. Allar is going to spread the field....we know that. Their tight end is good. But he isn't quick...and they may just rely on him too much. So there are reasons he may be isolated to limit him. I think Notre Dame wins by making Allar throw the ball when he doesn't want to. He won't beat ND with his feet....But he will rely on their O line to hold up when he is moving around in the backfield. They are solid...but I don' t think PSU brings anything or anyone to this game that ND hasn't seen and prepared for already. It comes down to avoiding turnovers, stopping PSU on third downs....and converting on offense by avoiding 3rd and long. Play calling on first and second down to avoid the 3rd and long is key.
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This formula has worked:
-Get off to a decent start. Don't let PSU set the tone and score early.
-Turn the game into a physical street fight. We're stronger and tougher. Leverage that.
-Be good on ST. Make your FGs. No big ST plays for PSU.
-Lean on Leonard, the RBs, and the OL to get yards, sustain drives, and make plays late.
That's a strategy that we can execute. That formula wins vs PSU.
-Get off to a decent start. Don't let PSU set the tone and score early.
-Turn the game into a physical street fight. We're stronger and tougher. Leverage that.
-Be good on ST. Make your FGs. No big ST plays for PSU.
-Lean on Leonard, the RBs, and the OL to get yards, sustain drives, and make plays late.
That's a strategy that we can execute. That formula wins vs PSU.
I listen to ESPN radio in my car and the Ohio State/Day gushing is getting on my nerves. They have all but anointed them the champs. Yes they have looked good since Michigan but 2 very tough games to go.
When you outscore Tennessee and Oregon 83-38, plaudits will follow.
Nasty, you’re working too hard to be provocative. Price runs hard between tackles and you know it. He does bounce outside instead of sticking his helmet into a bunched up defense, but that’s a major strength, not a weakness.
running hard and going down easy are two different things
I like price, he has an amazing first cut and good speed, good stiff arm. But his weakness is between the tackles
Im not here to provoke or tick off, but I will always share my opinion. Liked or unliked
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He wouldn't make Get Nasty's all-star team. Of course, nobody else would, either.
The key in my humble opinion is to get after Drew Allar early and often. He is a very capable QB who can pass and if needed , can run. However , I’ve seen him knocked off his game by getting pressure. If he gets time to throw, look out. Their receivers are more than good enough to make plays. As mentioned, 44 is going to be tough to stop. He catches everything and he also lines up in the backfield. ND offense is going to have to play their very best and put up some points. I watched Penn State all year. They have gotten better every game. Right now you can see they are hitting their stride. They handled the first two playoff games with ease. I don’t believe ND wins without making some plays in the passing game. Penn state will sell out to stop their run . If the Irish can get them to back off crowding the line with some throws , then the running lanes will be there. If not, it could be a good night for the Nittany Lions.
I think this is just going to be one of those Penn State-Notre Dame games. Probably a one-score game and probably less than a TD. But then again, I'm not one of the board's self-appointed geniuses, so what do I know?
On d it’s how nd handles all the window dressing and can they stop the run like they did vs Georgia. When Penn state struggles to run they struggle to score
On offense to me it’s use Leonard legs more early and often to open up middle of the field passing game . I do expect Penn state to play more zone at times
On offense to me it’s use Leonard legs more early and often to open up middle of the field passing game . I do expect Penn state to play more zone at times
I think this is a very fair and accurate assessment of this game. I full expect their tight end to get his catches, but we have to limit his production. Several Teams did that this year and none of them, outside of Ohio State has as good of a defense as we do.
Penn State worries me to be honest as like you said, if we can't get to Allar and knock him around, its going to be a struggle. I will argue that Penn State's offense, right now, is better than Georgia and Allar is better than Stockton.
Their offense doesn't strike me as a physical bunch so it'll be interesting to see how well they hold up against a relentless rush. But we have to get home on blitzes.
Our offense... well... we better play A LOT better than we did against UGA...
44 is real tuff to stop. He has lined up as: TE, WR, Slot R, RB, QB, Center, and Punter. He was a QB in HS and knows how to play the position. Not only that, but he caught a well contested TD pass as the Center on the same play, which I've never seen before, and likely will never see again. Your best defender should be stuck to him like glue.
EDIT for the mod. If you don't want me to post, just tell me, but if you want me to continue, stop with the restrictions set for your review. It's impossible to have a discussion if you have to review everything first.
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He tripped over Coogan’s foot. Stuff happens. Can you go back and look at that to confirm? Do you agree?
