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Outsider perspective:

Didn't watch any PSU games last year except for the Rose Bowl where they impressed me against a pretty good Utah team.
Have watched 1/2 of the WVU game and 1/2 of the Illinois game.

Analysis: Really good skill position players who are kicking the butts of inferior opponents. Defensive line stands out as being pretty dang good but unchallenged.

Conclusions:
1). Initial advantages will come to a grinding halt when playing a coaching staff > or = to PSU. This is true of most Franklin coached teams.

2). I do not believe Allar has enough to beat quality opponents by himself if the run is neutralized. FWIW - I don't think Carson Beck has that in him either.

3). Michigan and OSU will out coach them both.
 
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ScriptOhio said:


“The network of Penn State alumni is vast and proud. We wanted a way to highlight all they have gone on to do since graduating from the university and starting small businesses across PA,” the news release states. “Obviously no harm is meant, we just think ‘Buckeye Tears’ is the perfect name for a beer that will honor Penn State heading to the National Championship in 2023! No one in Ohio wants to see that.”

The beer will be available on tap and in cans at the participating breweries in early October.

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I couldn't give a shit if they go to a playoff game. It's as impactful as telling me Wisconsin or Iowa were going.
It's only relevant in terms of what it means about our season.
They don't stand a chance in the Semis anyway.
And if they're going, it probably means Harbaugh isn't. That's more important to me.
 
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Penn State led 34-13 with 2:20 left. The spread was anywhere between PSU -26 to -27.5.

Penn State wins by 28, 41-13.......:ohbrother:

Just sayin': Read just some of the comments suggesting that it was gambling related (and it makes you wonder)...

5-0 against the spread. My boy @coachjfranklin looking out for those that bleed blue and white.

James Franklin loves his boosters.

Gambling is influencing college sports. Huh. If true, why is anyone ok with that?

Time to take a look at some psu coaches betting.

James Franklin is back at it.

Least we know these players and coaches care bout the betting world.

Second time this year Franklin has run up the score so Penn St covers. Classless!

James Franklin making calls for gambling purposes.
 
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Does anyone remember 10 years ago when Ohio State beat Penn State by 49? 63-14, and Urban Meyer was the most classless asshole in college football because he ran up the score. (Of course, never mind that the score was 49-7 at halftime, and Ohio State only scored 14 in the second half, and you may remember almost 20 years before that when Penn State beat Ohio State 63-14, and Penn State scored I think 28 points in the second half - that wasn't an asshole move by Penn State.)
Oh, and Ohio State scored a bunch against Penn State in 2000, and the national media called for Ohio State coach John Cooper to apologize to Penn State for it. Ha!
Anyway, Penn State was up 34-13 against Northwestern this past weekend, and then scored another touchdown with about 2 minutes to go. The quarterback (I don't know if it was the starter, still, or a back-up) took a step forward, with a knee very close to the ground, then threw to a wide open receiver. Personally, I say, "Good for them - score whatever you want. If Northwestern doesn't like it, then get better and stop them." But people are crying about Penn State and Franklin being jerks. Of course, Penn State fans are defending this.

Dissecting the "Fake Kneel" TD

https://fortheblogy.com/play-of-the-other-day-rb-pop-vs-northwestern/ So ridiculous that so many people (cough, gamblers on Northwestern +27) got so bent out of shape on this play. Article includes a clip of Joe Moorhead running the same concept two weeks ago lol.
pennstate.forums.rivals.com pennstate.forums.rivals.com

Again, my opinion of this has changed over the years. It's on the coach to protect his players from injury, but if he wants to keep scoring points, then keep scoring points. But it's funny to see their opinions change so drastically depending on who the winning team is.
Oh, and I forgot - isn't there a famous video of McQueary throwing a touchdown as the third string quarterback against Rutgers? And the Rutgers head coach said something to Paterno about it later, and Paterno got all butt-hurt that the Rutgers coach wasn't kissing his ass for the privilege of getting their asses handed to them by Paterno, Almighty?

Ha ha - found it.
 
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247sports.com

James Franklin defends Penn State non-conference scheduling strategy ahead Big Ten, CFP expansion

The Penn State coach called out Big Ten schools with similar tactics.
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James Franklin defends Penn State non-conference scheduling strategy ahead Big Ten, CFP expansion​

The Penn State coach called out Big Ten schools with similar tactics.​

Strategy in non-conference scheduling is arguably more important than ever with conference realignment and the upcoming College Football Playoff expansion to a 12-team format. Although there is some flexibility in terms of the minimum number of losses that might allow a team to secure a spot in the expanded playoff, the tougher competition within conference play means that there is still little room for error.

Penn State coach James Franklin addressed criticism following their Week 2 victory over FCS opponent Delaware, arguing there is “pretty good data” indicating that having a less challenging non-conference schedule is a strategic way to secure a place in the Big Ten Championship and, ultimately, contend for a spot in the College Football Playoff. Penn State is reportedly paying UMass $1.6 million for a non-conference game this Saturday.

On Monday, Franklin said he does not think Penn State’s strategy to non-conference scheduling will change when the College Football Playoff expands and the Big Ten welcomes Oregon, UCLA, USC and Washington next season.
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Franklin mentioned “a team in [the Big Ten] conference” that is buying out non-conference game contracts that were already signed to lessen the strength of its football schedule. In September, the Indianapolis Star reported Indiana had withdrawn from its three-year football series with Louisville and would likely replace the game with an FCS opponent.

“There’s another team in this conference that has had a ton of success the last couple years, and again, I think it would follow the same argument,” Franklin said later said. “So no, I don’t think so, and from the ADs and head coaches and people I've talked to, if anything I think it magnifies it even more.”

Just sayin': Anybody want to guess what team that ↑ is?

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ScriptOhio said:
247sports.com

James Franklin defends Penn State non-conference scheduling strategy ahead Big Ten, CFP expansion

The Penn State coach called out Big Ten schools with similar tactics.
247sports.com 247sports.com

James Franklin defends Penn State non-conference scheduling strategy ahead Big Ten, CFP expansion​

The Penn State coach called out Big Ten schools with similar tactics.​

Strategy in non-conference scheduling is arguably more important than ever with conference realignment and the upcoming College Football Playoff expansion to a 12-team format. Although there is some flexibility in terms of the minimum number of losses that might allow a team to secure a spot in the expanded playoff, the tougher competition within conference play means that there is still little room for error.

Penn State coach James Franklin addressed criticism following their Week 2 victory over FCS opponent Delaware, arguing there is “pretty good data” indicating that having a less challenging non-conference schedule is a strategic way to secure a place in the Big Ten Championship and, ultimately, contend for a spot in the College Football Playoff. Penn State is reportedly paying UMass $1.6 million for a non-conference game this Saturday.

On Monday, Franklin said he does not think Penn State’s strategy to non-conference scheduling will change when the College Football Playoff expands and the Big Ten welcomes Oregon, UCLA, USC and Washington next season.
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Franklin mentioned “a team in [the Big Ten] conference” that is buying out non-conference game contracts that were already signed to lessen the strength of its football schedule. In September, the Indianapolis Star reported Indiana had withdrawn from its three-year football series with Louisville and would likely replace the game with an FCS opponent.

“There’s another team in this conference that has had a ton of success the last couple years, and again, I think it would follow the same argument,” Franklin said later said. “So no, I don’t think so, and from the ADs and head coaches and people I've talked to, if anything I think it magnifies it even more.”

Just sayin': Anybody want to guess what team that ↑ is?

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Penn State at least played West Virginia. I won't throw rocks at them for playing UMass, since Ohio State played Youngstown State. Of course, Ohio State played Notre Dame, who is probably tougher than West Virginia. But that's not the point. I think Franklin deserves a point to call out "another team in this conference". Of course, he's a goober, so he deserves to lose other points...
 
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