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Game Thread Penn State vs tOSU, Sat Nov 13, 3:30 ET ABC/ESPN

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As far as I know, the Big Ten rule of no night games in November still exists, and will likely make this a 3:30 kickoff.
 
southcampus;1711757; said:
I think PSU will experience yet another down year. Their offense is gonna be pretty inept and they'll pretty much have to rely solely on their running game. JoePa's last year?
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I'll believe it when I see it. That's what people have been saying for the last ten years.
 
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southcampus;1711757; said:
I think PSU will experience yet another down year. Their offense is gonna be pretty inept and they'll pretty much have to rely solely on their running game. JoePa's last year?
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JoePa needs 15 more wins to pass Eddie Robinson for the most wins in Division 1 history (394 vs 408). I think he'll be there for 2 years in order to get that record.
 
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BB73;1711830; said:
JoePa needs 15 more wins to pass Eddie Robinson for the most wins in Division 1 history (394 vs 408). I think he'll be there for 2 years in order to get that record.
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He might need more than two years for that. Everything I've been reading has their offensive situation as abysmal right now.
 
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While Penn State likely won't be a threat for the Big Ten title, look at their schedule. They have a schedule that would make Dick Rod proud.

they'll be favored in every game except against Bama, Ohio State and Iowa. Figure they'll blow one of the games they are favored in (Michigan State or scUM is what I view as most likely), and they'll be 8-4 going into the bowl season.

8-4 in the Big Ten this year will likely mean the Outback Bowl against an SEC team that is either mediocre and/or has quit on the season (I'm looking at South Carolina and/or Ole Piss here)....
 
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Tony Gerdeman has them losing 3 tough road games.

No vBet on the number of times this year that TV folks say that the Nits are the first team ever to play at 3 teams that just won BCS bowls.

But you'll hear that a lot more than the fact that their only other road game is at Minnesota, since Indiana switched from Bloomington to Landover, MD.

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3. (tie) Penn State Nittany Lions

Predicted Finish
9-3 (6-2)

Two-Cent Overview
An offense that returns a ton of experience, but also a reshuffled offensive line and no quarterback to speak of. The defense will have to replace three linebackers and defensive tackle Jared Odrick, but when has that really been a problem around here before? Cornerback D'Anton Lynn returns after a solid 2009, and new starting corner Stephon Morris was last year's nickel back.

Schedule
Sept. 4 Youngstown State (W)
Sept. 11 at Alabama (L)
Sept. 18 Kent State (W)
Sept. 25 Temple (W)
Oct. 2 at Iowa (L)
Oct. 9 Illinois (W)
Oct. 23 at Minnesota (W)
Oct. 30 Michigan (W)
Nov. 6 Northwestern (W)
Nov. 13 at Ohio State (L)
Nov. 20 Indiana (at Landover, MD) (W)
Nov. 27 Michigan State (W)

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BB73;1751867; said:
Tony Gerdeman has them losing 3 tough road games.

No vBet on the number of times this year that TV folks say that the Nits are the first team ever to play at 3 teams that just won BCS bowls.

But you'll hear that a lot more than the fact that their only other road game is at Minnesota, since Indiana switched from Bloomington to Landover, MD.

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...and you can take that to The Bank!
 
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Bolden named the starter over Newsome and McGloin

The Associated Press: Frosh Bolden tabbed Penn State starting QB


STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — It's a Bolden move for No. 19 Penn State.

Coach Joe Paterno tabbed freshman Robert Bolden the starter for the Nittany Lions' opener Saturday against Youngstown State.

In Paterno's 45 years as head coach, even this is a novelty.

A team spokesman said this is the first time Penn State will open the season with a true freshman as the starting quarterback. It's also the first start for a true freshman quarterback under Paterno for any game since Wally Richardson in 1992.

Bolden barely beat out returning sophomores Matt McGloin and Kevin Newsome an impressive feat given that the touted freshman only joined the team this summer. All three quarterbacks still have a chance to earn the starting nod on a regular basis, Paterno said Wednesday night in a statement.

"Based on what we have seen to this point, Bolden has a slight edge right now, but we are confident all three quarterbacks are ready to go and hope to give them an opportunity to play until we settle on the one that gives us the best chance to win," Paterno said.

Paul Jones, another highly-recruited freshman quarterback, will likely redshirt this season.

Paterno said Tuesday that at least two, and possibly all three quarterback candidates could play Saturday. Paterno called Bolden "1A" on the depth chart, with McGloin as "1B" and Newsome "1C."

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Kosu2010;1765974; said:
I've been hearing a lot of exciting things planned for this game, a lot of tailgate events... anyone know anything?
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I'm keeping eyes and ears open. However, this will be first Buckeye football (and basketball game) I have ever attended. Damn looking forward to it.
 
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