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Game Thread Ohio State @ Penn State - 09/29/18, 7:30PM (ABC)

And don't forget the new rule that came from that game.

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Holy fuck, that stupid goddamned "rail" horseshit. I think LJB said it best "the sign of a lightweight program".
 
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Looking for Chrisman to have a huge game, going to need him to be solid. As much as I hate McSorely the guy can make plays and giving him bad field position is what we need and UFM mentioned a field position game (2016 game) Not putting a whole lot of faith into the defense since Bosa is out but just hope the offense can be as good as they have the first 4 weeks and move the chains.
 
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Looking for Chrisman to have a huge game, going to need him to be solid. As much as I hate McSorely the guy can make plays and giving him bad field position is what we need and UFM mentioned a field position game (2016 game) Not putting a whole lot of faith into the defense since Bosa is out but just hope the offense can be as good as they have the first 4 weeks and move the chains.

I hope we don't need him at all
 
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Holy fuck, that stupid goddamned "rail" horseshit. I think LJB said it best "the sign of a lightweight program".
Do they have one for all the other years?

"THE DIAPER... this fluffy ball of nylon and cotton became the last physical barrier to the on-the-field in-the-pants defecations of one of the greatest heros of Penn State of all time. Like the Watergate Tapes, its leaks were symbolic of a changing of the times..."
 
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I hope we don't need him at all
I hear you. Despite what opposing fans think, Urban does not run up scores. Ask Tulane. The dogs weren't called off at half. They were kenneled and muzzled.

No Chrisman would mean that the Bucks are in a shootout and have to keep scoring or are having to go for it on 4th with risky field position because they don't want to give the ball back to McSorely. I don't see Urban beating PSU by a huge margin - even if he can. By 3 or 4 scores, yes. More than that? I doubt it.

An alternative would be that OSU punts 5 times in the second half because they are up 24-3, they run the ball in the second half, score another 10 points, and win 34-10. So, Chrisman punting wouldn't be a bad thing in that scenario.

Penn State has some dudes. If I set aside my aversion to anything Penn State, I think Franklin is a good coach, I really like that QB, Sanders is a really fine RB, and that little WR/KR is terrific. I just don't think they match up well on the lines in either direction. They have to play really, really well to win, get TO's, get some special teams/defensive scores, etc. I think they have a pretty narrow path to victory - but I would have said basically the same thing two years ago. A narrow path isn't no path.

What's priceless would be to see all those students leaving before the 4th qtr to wash the white paint off of them. Give me that, please.
 
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Hype For Buckeyes, White Out Dominating State College

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James Franklin has built the Penn State football program into one of the most powerful in the nation since arriving in 2014.

His Nittany Lions are ranked No. 9 in the nation entering this weekend’s showdown with No. 4 Ohio State. ESPN’s College Gameday will be in Happy Valley.

To Penn State’s fanbase, this is more than just a big game. This is the one they’ve had circled on their calendars since the end of last year’s matchup with OSU. Franklin knows how much this game means in State College.

“I got a note in the mailbox last night my wife gave me from the mailman,” Franklin said. “You go downtown, there’s people making comments. I mean I had this four weeks ago. I’m trying to talk about App State and people want to talk about this game.”

The perception is that the hype and excitement around the game will be an advantage for Penn State. But it also means PSU players have been getting bombarded this week as well.

“The buzz is going crazy right now on campus. A lot of kids coming up to me and a lot of the guys asking us how we’re going to do,” said PSU defensive end Shareef Miller.

It’s not hard to figure out why. The Buckeyes overcame a 35-20 deficit to shock the Lions, 39-38 in 2017. They’ve beaten Franklin in three of their four meetings, and won 12 of the last 16 games in the series overall.

Ohio State represents one last hurdle that Franklin and the Lions have to clear before they can truly call themselves the Big Ten’s best program.

But in order to make it happen, he knows his players can’t get caught up in all the excitement.

“I know they’re hearing it from everybody. I just did,” said Franklin, who said he did ‘like 17 interviews’ before he even got to his weekly press conference. “I get it, but that’s all external things. Internally, we’ll keep our process the same.”

Even if the Lions are able to keep things normal during the week, Saturday night they know things are going to be different. PSU has scheduled a “White Out,” a once-a-year event where Lions fans all wear white to a night game. When the Buckeyes play in State College, it’s usually reserved for that game.

“The White Out is a phenomenal atmosphere,” said PSU offensive lineman Ryan Bates. “Coming out of those gates during a White Out, it’s a different kind of atmosphere from a regular Penn State game. You walk out of those gates and it’s just white, the ground’s shaking, your whole body is shaking, everyone is screaming.”

Entire article: https://theozone.net/2018/09/buckeyes-white-out-penn-state/
 
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Penn State Planning Perpetual Pressure for Dwayne Haskins

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When No. 4 Ohio State (4-0, 1-0) and No. 9 Penn State (4-0, 1-0) take the field Saturday night, some old football adages will be at the forefront for both teams, but maybe not the same adages.

Both teams are obviously going to have to win the battle up front in order to win the Battle of Four Quarters, but they may be fighting different campaigns in order to get it done.

For the Nittany Lions, if they can run the ball, then their offense is going to be almost impossible to stop. No Big Ten team is running the ball better than their 275 yards per game. A strong running game will open up the play-action and the run-pass option, and with all of the varieties that Penn State can throw at a defense, the Buckeyes may never get a good footing.

For the Ohio State offense, defenses have set out to stop their running game, and for good reason. That decision, however, has also left the Buckeye receivers in single coverage, and with the way the offensive line has protected quarterback Dwayne Haskins, there may be no good poison to pick for an opposing defense.

Ohio State is leading the B1G in passing (365.8 ypg), completion percentage (76.9), touchdown passes (17), fewest interceptions (1), and pass efficiency (200.69).

A large part of the reason for OSU’s superior passing performance this season has been that quarterback Dwayne Haskins has had time to throw the ball. Ohio State has only allowed six sacks in four games.

That’s why Penn State knows that if they are going to disrupt an Ohio State offense that is second in the nation in scoring (to Penn State), they are going to have to get to the quarterback and get Haskins off rhythm.

“I think it’ll make it hard to beat any team if you don’t get pressure on the quarterback, and especially Dwayne,” Penn State defensive end Shareef Miller said this week. “Just the way he has been putting up numbers these past couple games. So that’s going to be a real focus point for us to get pressure on him.”

Normally, every defense will set out to stop the run, especially against Ohio State. While Penn State will do the same, they know that if they don’t get pressure on Haskins, it may not matter what the Buckeyes do in the ground game.

“I would say Ohio State’s offensive line is really good,” Miller said. “They have a lot of experienced guys. But come Saturday with the game plan [defensive coordinator Brent] Pry will have for us, [defensive line coach Sean] Spencer, we’re going to create pressure this Saturday.

Creating that pressure will be key, and they don’t expect it to be easy. Ohio State may only have two returning starters on the offensive line in the same spots they were in a year ago, but that doesn’t appear to be holding them back according to Penn State head coach James Franklin.

This week, Franklin was asked what the biggest difference in the Buckeye offense from last year to this year is, and rather than cite a passing game that is more prolific than any ever seen in Columbus before, Franklin went to the offensive line.

“I think the biggest difference for them in some ways, probably similar to us, is that it’s the best O-line that they’ve had,” he said.

“They are massive. You look at them on film and it’s like they’re all legs, unusual that you see a six-foot-seven center. That’s not something you typically see and they’re pretty much six-foot-six to six-foot-seven across the board, about 315 pounds across the board. This is a big, athletic offensive line, and I think they kind of set the tone for everything and then they’re just so balanced.

Entire article: https://theozone.net/2018/09/penn-state-pressure-dwayne-haskins/
 
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OHIO STATE NOTEBOOK: IMPORTANCE OF SPECIAL TEAMS VS. PENN STATE, DEMARIO MCCALL'S SURPRISING ROLE AND DOUBLE TEAMS FOR DRE'MONT JONES

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The past two times the Buckeyes and Nittany Lions have collided, special teams have played a role in the outcomes.

Two years ago, Penn State blocked a punt from Cameron Johnston, then blocked Tyler Durbin’s 45-yard field goal attempt that would have given Ohio State a seven-point lead with four minutes remaining, but instead flipped the game and allowed the Nittany Lions to take a 24-21 lead, their first of the game.

Saquon Barkley took the opening kickoff back for a touchdown last year. Later that game, Denzel Ward blocked a punt that gave the Buckeyes the field position necessary to score quickly and begin their 15-point fourth-quarter comeback.

The matchup’s special teams history sticks at the front of punter Drue Chrisman’s mind.

“Every week, we're always very intent on what we're working on special teams,” Chrisman said. “This week, just making sure there's no weak links. You know, we can't have something like that happen and we've got to find a way to get to their spot. We really think it's going to come down to that, so we've been putting a huge emphasis on that this week.”

In seven of his 18 games, Chrisman has punted two or fewer times. And while he’s fine with that, it’s pertinent for him to stay ready if Ohio State needs him to flip the field.

Still, he’d prefer to do his other job, which adds a point — or three — to the scoreboard.

“Last week I won special teams player of the game with two punts,” Chrisman said. “I don't know if that is going to be the case (on Saturday). I hope I don't punt at all. Hope there is a lot of holding extra points.”

PART OF THE GAME PLAN?
It’s been a long time coming for Demario McCall, and it hasn’t come quite yet. But for the first time in a while, it seems like he might enter the game in a non-blowout situation.

At his press conference on Wednesday, Urban Meyer hinted McCall might see the field early against the Nittany Lions.

“He's going to be involved in this game plan, I think,” Meyer said.

By saying “I think,” Meyer left himself some wiggle room. But it’s the closest this season to any coach saying they would ensure McCall received touches. His position, though, remains a question. McCall entered the program as a running back, but was moved to H-back to begin this season, where he seemed to remain until seeing the field at running back against Tulane.

Meyer said he expected the 5-foot-9, 193-pound athlete to factor into Saturday’s matchup, but didn’t specify a position, saying “he plays them both.”

“To play tailback, you've got to get stronger than he is. And to be wideout, you've got to be a little more fluid as a receiver,” Meyer said. “So, he's right in between, but he's working his tail off and I love him. He can add value.”

It has been a long slog for McCall to finally reach the precipice of playing time, and he hasn’t yet played meaningful snaps on offense this season, but his speed and elusiveness could complement an already explosive offense. The redshirt sophomore served as punt returner early in the season, battling for the spot with C.J. Saunders, but Saunders and K.J. Hill were back deep returning punts against Tulane after McCall had some mishaps catching punts in the first two games.

McCall has 67 carries for 407 yards in his career, along with 11 catches for 181 yards.

DOUBLE TEAMS COMING FOR DRE’MONT?
Without Nick Bosa, who remains out until at least November with a core muscle injury, things might change for Dre’Mont Jones. Bosa took the offense’s attention away from him, along with Chase Young, Jonathon Cooper and Robert Landers, allowing the returning starter to wreak havoc.

In four games, Jones has tallied 14 tackles, including five tackles for loss, three sacks and an interception returned for a touchdown. He has, at times, looked completely unstoppable.

Might he, with Bosa out, be the offensive line’s new focus?

“I hope not,” Jones said. “I want to do me, so it don't matter.”

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Meyer said Jones’ game has “shot way up” this year. He had a decision to make in January: leave for the NFL after his redshirt sophomore season or remain in Columbus for a fourth year. Thus far, it seems like he made the right choice and has played himself into a potential first-round pick.

With eyes shifting from Bosa to Jones, though, it might be more difficult than it has been for him to take over the interior.

“I love Dre'Mont, the way he's grown up, the way he plays,” Jones said. “Him and coach (Larry Johnson) obviously work well together. He's a dynamic guy and we need him. We need everybody at full speed for this one and he's got to be a dominator in this game.”

Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...-mccalls-surprising-role-and-double-teams-for
 
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Penn State Planning Perpetual Pressure for Dwayne Haskins

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When No. 4 Ohio State (4-0, 1-0) and No. 9 Penn State (4-0, 1-0) take the field Saturday night, some old football adages will be at the forefront for both teams, but maybe not the same adages.

Both teams are obviously going to have to win the battle up front in order to win the Battle of Four Quarters, but they may be fighting different campaigns in order to get it done.

For the Nittany Lions, if they can run the ball, then their offense is going to be almost impossible to stop. No Big Ten team is running the ball better than their 275 yards per game. A strong running game will open up the play-action and the run-pass option, and with all of the varieties that Penn State can throw at a defense, the Buckeyes may never get a good footing.

For the Ohio State offense, defenses have set out to stop their running game, and for good reason. That decision, however, has also left the Buckeye receivers in single coverage, and with the way the offensive line has protected quarterback Dwayne Haskins, there may be no good poison to pick for an opposing defense.

Ohio State is leading the B1G in passing (365.8 ypg), completion percentage (76.9), touchdown passes (17), fewest interceptions (1), and pass efficiency (200.69).

A large part of the reason for OSU’s superior passing performance this season has been that quarterback Dwayne Haskins has had time to throw the ball. Ohio State has only allowed six sacks in four games.

That’s why Penn State knows that if they are going to disrupt an Ohio State offense that is second in the nation in scoring (to Penn State), they are going to have to get to the quarterback and get Haskins off rhythm.

“I think it’ll make it hard to beat any team if you don’t get pressure on the quarterback, and especially Dwayne,” Penn State defensive end Shareef Miller said this week. “Just the way he has been putting up numbers these past couple games. So that’s going to be a real focus point for us to get pressure on him.”

Normally, every defense will set out to stop the run, especially against Ohio State. While Penn State will do the same, they know that if they don’t get pressure on Haskins, it may not matter what the Buckeyes do in the ground game.

“I would say Ohio State’s offensive line is really good,” Miller said. “They have a lot of experienced guys. But come Saturday with the game plan [defensive coordinator Brent] Pry will have for us, [defensive line coach Sean] Spencer, we’re going to create pressure this Saturday.

Creating that pressure will be key, and they don’t expect it to be easy. Ohio State may only have two returning starters on the offensive line in the same spots they were in a year ago, but that doesn’t appear to be holding them back according to Penn State head coach James Franklin.

This week, Franklin was asked what the biggest difference in the Buckeye offense from last year to this year is, and rather than cite a passing game that is more prolific than any ever seen in Columbus before, Franklin went to the offensive line.

“I think the biggest difference for them in some ways, probably similar to us, is that it’s the best O-line that they’ve had,” he said.

“They are massive. You look at them on film and it’s like they’re all legs, unusual that you see a six-foot-seven center. That’s not something you typically see and they’re pretty much six-foot-six to six-foot-seven across the board, about 315 pounds across the board. This is a big, athletic offensive line, and I think they kind of set the tone for everything and then they’re just so balanced.

Entire article: https://theozone.net/2018/09/penn-state-pressure-dwayne-haskins/
I'm not too sure that this article definitively means Penn State is going to blitz and try to get pressure on Dwayne at all costs......but if that is what they try to do, they're fucking stupid. He'll pick your ass apart if you constantly leave gaps in coverage. So, by all means, send constant pressure. The ball will be out of his hands, accurately, in about 1.2 seconds and we'll tempo the shit out of you.
 
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