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Another example of PSU having to fight both the Bucks and the officials.
Zurp
I have misplaced my pants.
Sorry - it's been a while since I've had my fix of Penn State fans feeling entitled to something they don't really deserve.
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Thread is about whether Penn State wins the national championship in 2025. OP says he's optimistic about 2025.
Some responses:
But here's the one that made me want to comment:
Of course, Ohio State didn't do the things championship teams do against Oregon (Round 1) or against the cheaters, but Ohio State did the things championship teams do in the tournament. "Relying on the officials" wasn't one of the requirements.
Does Penn State Football finally get its National Championship this upcoming season?
Some might glean I'm an eternal optimist, so I definitely believe they will win it all. I never thought for a minute that Allar, Singelton and Allen would come back. That solidified it for me. Shalom
Thread is about whether Penn State wins the national championship in 2025. OP says he's optimistic about 2025.
Some responses:
But here's the one that made me want to comment:
See, the championship teams don't put their faith in the referees. Championship teams win despite players getting ejected for targeting against Nebraska, even though the league comes out later and says that that decision has been reversed. Championship teams win despite interceptions that are reversed because a defensive player breaks an NFL rule (not an NCAA rule) against Tennessee. Championship teams win despite interceptions ARE NOT reversed because the official doesn't call DPI against Tennessee. Championship teams score touchdowns when they have first-and-goal at home, against Ohio State. Or they score more than 0 offensive touchdowns.
Of course, Ohio State didn't do the things championship teams do against Oregon (Round 1) or against the cheaters, but Ohio State did the things championship teams do in the tournament. "Relying on the officials" wasn't one of the requirements.
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As I said during that whole run, we did it DESPITE the officials.Sorry - it's been a while since I've had my fix of Penn State fans feeling entitled to something they don't really deserve.
Does Penn State Football finally get its National Championship this upcoming season?
Some might glean I'm an eternal optimist, so I definitely believe they will win it all. I never thought for a minute that Allar, Singelton and Allen would come back. That solidified it for me. Shalom
Thread is about whether Penn State wins the national championship in 2025. OP says he's optimistic about 2025.
Some responses:
But here's the one that made me want to comment:
See, the championship teams don't put their faith in the referees. Championship teams win despite players getting ejected for targeting against Nebraska, even though the league comes out later and says that that decision has been reversed. Championship teams win despite interceptions that are reversed because a defensive player breaks an NFL rule (not an NCAA rule) against Tennessee. Championship teams win despite interceptions ARE NOT reversed because the official doesn't call DPI against Tennessee. Championship teams score touchdowns when they have first-and-goal at home, against Ohio State. Or they score more than 0 offensive touchdowns.
Of course, Ohio State didn't do the things championship teams do against Oregon (Round 1) or against the cheaters, but Ohio State did the things championship teams do in the tournament. "Relying on the officials" wasn't one of the requirements.
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Zurp
I have misplaced my pants.
National Championship or bust?
Penn State is projected to have a great year in 2025. We have 2 of the top three RBs in the nation, a veteran QB with NFL caliber height and arm, a top DC and a very bright OC, and a veteran OL. I was very disappointed, as most were, that we lost to Notre Dame, but looking back, it was great...
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You can make some people happy, all of the time.
You can make all people happy, some of the time.
You can make some people happy, none of the time.
Penn State fans are in that third group. They're talking about the schedule and how it could affect their chances at a national championship. One guy posts the schedule, then complains that they have 3 road games in October.
For those of you keeping track, there are 9 conference games. There will always be a 4/5 or 5/4 split on home/away. This year, Penn State has 4 home games. It's supposed to alternate, so it's just luck that this year is a 4/5 year. Usually, about the last week of September is a conference game, and then 4 weeks in October and 4 weeks in November are conference games. So, if you put 2 of those home games in October, and 2 in November, there's no home games for September. "OH NO!!! We start the conference schedule on the road again!!! Evil Big Ten!!!" So if you stick 1 home game in September, you get only 1 home game in either October or November.
Penn State fans demand that the Big Ten put the square peg in the round hole, and then cry when the Big Ten isn't able to do it.
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
Drew Allar is about to get his wish from the transfer portal after surprising Penn State by returning for 2025
Drew Allar surprised the Penn State Nittany Lions and the NFL when he announced his return to school after the 2024-25 season. The strong-armed, 6-foot-5, 235-pounder didn't exactly light the world on fire to end the year, but he did what he needed for the Nittany Lions to advance to the semifinals of the College Football Playoff.
There's no question that despite Allar posting three straight games with 13 or fewer completions and under 172 yards to end the season, he would've been a valued pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Instead, he bet on himself and Franklin for the Nittany Lions to make a push to win a National Championship.
One key to that quest is to improve the talent at wide receiver. The receiving corps failed to even garner a single reception against Notre Dame. Sharper throws would've helped, especially in avoiding a game-ending interception with 33 seconds left. Allen's misguided throw led the receiver too far, but he was also under pressure and heaving it.
The Nittany Lions lost Tyler Warren to the draft, further intensifying their need for pass catchers. The winter transfer window failed to bring a star, but the Nittany Lions are trending toward landing the top spring entrant in the portal.
Per On3, Syracuse's Trebor Pena is favored to land with Penn State.
The 6-foot, 185-pounder from Syracuse will be in Year 6 of his collegiate career in 2025. He was reportedly looking for $2 million in the portal, which is what prompted Syracuse head coach Fran Brown to say he's "not giving no wide receiver $2 million."
“We paid him enough. He was going to get paid more. There were some numbers that were asked to me that I didn’t feel I would be able to do and move on,” Brown said last week with local radio station WTLA-AM. “I treated him right, did everything that was needed, and I just said, ‘Yo, you got to go.'”...
Pena caught 84 passes for 941 yards and nine touchdowns in the Orange's pass-happy offense with Kyle McCord under center.
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Just sayin': Do you really think Penn State is willing to pay $2M dollars to a "just a little better than average" WR (i.e. 84 passes, 941 yards, and 9 TDs)? Basically he was a 3 star recruit and had 1 good year (out of 5) at Syracuse:
Trebor Pena - Football - Syracuse University Athletics
Trebor Pena (2) Wide Receiver - Career Overview: Speedy return man and wide receiver ... Has appeared in 41 career games (14 starts) with 109 catches for 1,2...
Redshirt Junior Year (2024): Second Team All-ACC ... Breakout campaign at wide receiver, where he appeared in every game with 10 starts ... Team-best 84 catches for 941 yards and a team-leading nine receiving touchdowns ... Also carried the ball 12 times for 72 yards and a touchdown ... Returned 15 punts for 120 yards (8.0 avg.) ... Led the ACC and ranked 13th nationally with 84 receptions on the season ... Third in the ACC and 20th nationally with 9 receiving touchdowns ... 84 catches was the fifth-most in program history for a single season ... 941 receiving yards ranks 10th in a single season in Syracuse history ... Scored three touchdowns (two receiving, one rushing) in the season opener against Ohio (8/31). Caught six passes for 78 yards and two scores in the game, ran three times for nine yards and a score and returned two punts for five yards ... Caught six passes for 88 yards and two touchdowns in the win over Georgia Tech (9/7) ... Had his first 100-yard game, catching 10 passes for 101 yards against Stanford (9/20) ... Scored his sixth touchdown of the season as part of a four catches for 49 yards effort against Holy Cross (9/28). Also returned three punts for 36 yards ... Made eight catches for 67 yards at UNLV (10/4) ... Hauled in eight catches for 75 yards at NC State (10/12) ... Caught five passes for 51 yards and returned a pair of punts for five yards at Pittsburgh (10/24) ... Hauled in seven catches for 83 yards and returned two punts for 23 yards in the overtime win over Virginia Tech (11/2) ... Caught six passes for 47 yards at Boston College (11/9) ... Set a career-high with 11 catches for 97 yards at California (11/16). Also ran three times for 22 yards ... Grabbed two passes for seven yards and a touchdown, also returned two punts for 14 yards against UConn (11/23) ... Set a career high with 128 receiving yards, catching six passes and taking one for a touchdown against Miami (11/30), also ran once for 11 yards ... Scored twice in the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl vs. Washington State (12/27), catching five passes for 70 yards. Also ran three times for 38 yards and had a 34-yard punt return to set a career-high 142 all-purpose yards.
Redshirt Year (2023): Was limited to appearing in one game due to injury ... Started his only appearance of the season vs. Army (9/23), returning two punts for nine yards ... Paul Hornung Award Watch List.
Sophomore Year (2022): Had his most productive season ever, appearing in 11 games with three starts ... Caught 22 passes for 203 yards, returned 12 kickoffs for 326 yards (27.2 avg) and returned 21 punts for 182 yards (8.7 avg) ... Led the ACC in average kickoff return average, a mark that ties for sixth nationally (27.2) ... Was third in the ACC in punt return average (8.7), which was good for 19th in the FBS ... Second in the ACC and 23rd nationally in combined kick returns (508) ... Returned two punts for 21 yards, including a long of 17, in the season opener against Louisville (9/3) ... Hauled in three passes for 43 yards and had a 26-yard kick return at UConn (9/10) ... Caught two passes for 41 yards and had a season-long 57 yard kickoff return against Virginia (9/23) ... Returned three punts for 19 yards against Wagner (10/1) ... Returned three punts for 27 yards against NC State (10/15) ... Posted a season-high four catches at Clemson (10/22) ... Caught three passes and returned a pair of kickoffs for 48 yards against Notre Dame (10/29) ... Had a 12-yard reception and returned one kickoff for 35 yards against Pitt (11/5) ... Caught one pass for 10 yards against Florida State (11/12) ,,, Had a season-best 43 yard punt return and a 34 yard kickoff return, while tying his season high with 43 receiving yards at Wake Forest (11/19) ... Caught three passes for 12 yards, had a pair of rushes for eight yards, three kick returns for a season-best 71 yards and a 27 yard punt return in the Pinstripe Bowl vs. Minnesota (12/29).
Freshman Year (2021): Played in seven of the first eight games of the season as a return man and wideout before suffering a season-ending injury ... Pro Football Focus All-ACC team as a returner ... Was ranked second nationally in combined kick return yardage (552) and led the ACC in the category before he was sidelined for the rest of the season ... Had three kick returns for 81 yards and a 32-yard punt return at Ohio (9/4) ... Returned two kickoffs for 48 yards against Rutgers (9/11) ... Had 119 kickoff return yards on four returns at Florida State (10/2), including a long of 39 yards ... Had his first catch of the season against Wake Fores (10/9), five kickoff returns for 90 yards and three punt returns for 31 yards ... Posted a 62-yard touchdown reception against Clemson (10/15) ... Had one rush for 17 yards and two crucial returns in the Orange’s comeback win over Virginia Tech (10/23). First, returned a kickoff 51-yards after the Hokies took a two-score lead to setup a quick touchdown to pull the Orange within one score. Then after the defensive stop, returned a punt 15 yards to put ‘Cuse in position for the game-winning drive. Was injured on that play and missed the remainder of the season ... Member of the SU Athletic Director’s Honor Roll both semesters.
Freshman Year (2020): Appeared in nine games as a kick returner and reserve running back … Had one reception on the season vs. Duke (10/10) … Returned his first collegiate kickoff 27 yards against Liberty (10/17) … Had a 98-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against NC State (11/28). It was the first kickoff return for a touchdown for Syracuse since 2011 … Earned ACC Specialist of the Week for his performance vs. the Wolfpack (11/30).
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LovelandBuckeye
You never lose to those pricks. Ever. Ever. - UFM
And that was with a former Buckeye QB. Now he has Drew fucking Allar throwing interce...I mean...passes to him.
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