Penn State vs Iowa

a test for Penn State Big Ten network has been talking up Penn State as a complete team.    wonder if they can put up 40 points on Iowa?

effyou515 wrote:

a test for Penn State Big Ten network has been talking up Penn State as a complete team.    wonder if they can put up 40 points on Iowa?

As a PSU fan, what concerns me about this game is the complete melt down Iowa had last week against Michigan.

While Penn State has been tested during various portions of a game, I don't feel they've been tested for a complete game. I believe Iowa is going to come out firing on all cylinders to prove last week was a fluke. Penn State will need to squash their dreams and hopes early and put at least 28 on the board in the first half while minimizing Iowa's scoring.

Whether or not they put up 40 is to be seen, but I anticipate them coming out on top.

Penn State is definitely not putting up 40 on the Iowa defense. While this game could somehow turn into a shootout, I expect it to be a close, low-scoring affair.

Iowa does have a way of bouncing back from really bad showings, they are well coached in that regard. I think Brian Ferentz (our OC) is going to be out to prove the last game was just a bad day.

Plus Ricky Stanzi (the Penn State killer) is an honorary captain for the game. Just sayin'

I'm thinking Iowa did some soul searching this past week and will be come out and plays the spoiler in this game and Brain Ferentz call a better offensive game.

That was a great defensive game. Not happy about the reversal of the TD call. Should've been 21 points, not 17.

Regardless, the PSU running game did what they had to do late in the game.

Same old garbage Hawks offense. Ferentz still thinks it's 1985, and his son can't make adjustments.

I didn't watch the game. Looked to be a great defensive game.

IowaSteeler927 wrote:

Same old garbage Hawks offense. Ferentz still thinks it's 1985, and his son can't make adjustments.

defense looks good strong in the trenches but your right conservative offense.

effyou515 wrote:

IowaSteeler927 wrote:

Same old garbage Hawks offense. Ferentz still thinks it's 1985, and his son can't make adjustments.

defense looks good strong in the trenches but your right conservative offense.

Honestly I think we were living off of our TEs the past few seasons. Having guys like Hockenson, and Fant who were both first round picks and currently starters on NFL teams was a nice luxury and one we're sorely missing right now. The passing game just hasn't been nearly as prolific without them.

I also don't like the RB carousel that Ferentz has going on. Goodson is hands down our most talented running back. But, he's a freshman, and freshmen rarely even get playing time under Ferentz. The fact Goodson does get touches says a lot, but they need to commit to him. Sargent and Young are OK, but Goodson is better than both of them. They tend to switch backs too often, and need to stick with the hot hand or put the best talent on the field.

Our defense is legit, but our offense is holding us back. Sound familiar?