I really like Justin's perspective on the game. It's hard for much of the fan base to appreciate a team's performance outside of the score and the big plays (I'm about to go on a tangent, so be forewarned). I decided to watch the IU-Maryland game the other day to get a good look at IU's offense since there was a lot of hype around it. What stood out most to me was not IU's offensive performance, but how slow and non-aggressive Maryland's defense looked. Compare that to Penn State (especially in the 2nd half) and it looked like they were playing different sports. Anyone who has played football (regardless of the level) can appreciate, the speed, aggression, pursuit, and ability to swarm this defense has. We've all had that game where we thought, 'damn, that other team is big, fast, and can hit.' That's probably what other teams are feeling after they play Penn State. Anyway, WE ARE!
There some PSU football 'fans' who have been angry since JoePa, and they will not be happy. Ever. Nick Saban could come out of retirement to coach at PSU, and they'd complain that they have to get used to a new coach. Some of these people are just doomers. Here's what those types don't get: anything we get used to, other teams can scheme to defeat. I think CJF is one of the best head gamers in the business, to a fault sometimes. Keeping your opponent on their heels is the name of the game, and CJF plays it better than most.
Liked Justin's throwaway, "People just don't understand...."
I really like Justin's perspective on the game. It's hard for much of the fan base to appreciate a team's performance outside of the score and the big plays (I'm about to go on a tangent, so be forewarned). I decided to watch the IU-Maryland game the other day to get a good look at IU's offense since there was a lot of hype around it. What stood out most to me was not IU's offensive performance, but how slow and non-aggressive Maryland's defense looked. Compare that to Penn State (especially in the 2nd half) and it looked like they were playing different sports. Anyone who has played football (regardless of the level) can appreciate, the speed, aggression, pursuit, and ability to swarm this defense has. We've all had that game where we thought, 'damn, that other team is big, fast, and can hit.' That's probably what other teams are feeling after they play Penn State. Anyway, WE ARE!
Saw USC-Wisconsin and I think Illinois line better than USC
Barry Switzer said three things can happen when you throw the ball and two of them are bad.
There some PSU football 'fans' who have been angry since JoePa, and they will not be happy. Ever. Nick Saban could come out of retirement to coach at PSU, and they'd complain that they have to get used to a new coach. Some of these people are just doomers.
Here's what those types don't get: anything we get used to, other teams can scheme to defeat. I think CJF is one of the best head gamers in the business, to a fault sometimes.
Keeping your opponent on their heels is the name of the game, and CJF plays it better than most.
Well said!
All fan bases react to splash plays. That is why they want Abdul Carter to make a sack each play.