Possible perfect storm to aid M: Can Cook play / can MSU stop Hackenberg?
Do we have a possible perfect storm coming up to get that needed help? Let's look at a few item for MSU/PSU:
PSU O vs MSU D:
Last night the wind may have protected the MSU secondary from being exposed. PSU's most successful play and biggest talent is at QB and had good receivers. Can PSU throw on MSU and get a lead? (insert comment on the strength of the MSU D line here)
MSU O vs. PSU D:
MSU isn't a rushing juggernaut. Cook may still be out. Can MSU generate offense against a stout PSU defense? PSU D can generate turnovers.
No spread yet. It's gonna be exciting!
November 22nd, 2015 at 3:04 PM ^
November 23rd, 2015 at 5:57 AM ^
You should have said, "So disrespektful!"
November 22nd, 2015 at 8:24 PM ^
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November 22nd, 2015 at 3:06 PM ^
George Perles lives in Traverse?
November 22nd, 2015 at 3:30 PM ^
November 22nd, 2015 at 4:33 PM ^
It's exactly this behavior that enrages me. They act like this and then yell at us for calling them little brother. Yes, little brother can't stop talking about us. Yes, little brother has an obsession with us. Constantly trying to start crap.
November 22nd, 2015 at 6:40 PM ^
D'Antonio's brother was at the mall?
November 23rd, 2015 at 3:57 AM ^
November 22nd, 2015 at 2:28 PM ^
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November 22nd, 2015 at 3:33 PM ^
Rudock attempted 25 passes against MSU.
November 22nd, 2015 at 3:37 PM ^
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November 22nd, 2015 at 4:30 PM ^
And none were over 20 yards.
November 22nd, 2015 at 2:32 PM ^
MSU without Cook put up 17 on OSU and OSU has a good defense. So lets say that MSU doesn't have cook and they put up 17 or 20 again, does Penn State score more than that? I guess they did put up 16 (3 redzone trips) on our D, and MSU's secondry is not as good as ours, but MSU's D-line might get to Hackenberg in 1 second. Also add the fact that James Franklin is coaching PSU.
November 22nd, 2015 at 2:44 PM ^
That's not going to work vs PSU. OSU seemed to be taken off guard by MSU's gameplan and never adjusted.
November 22nd, 2015 at 3:29 PM ^
November 22nd, 2015 at 2:35 PM ^
Why don't we just focus on the fact that in year one under HARBAUGH!! the team has the potential to go 10-2. We need to focus on that because Sparty gonna beat PSU Saturday. Cook will play, PSU's Oline is trash and Franklin certainly won't scheme to account for his team's shortcomings. I'm just thrilled that I can watch games again knowing the team is being coached well and that the future has hope, lots of hope..
November 22nd, 2015 at 2:39 PM ^
see how Cook will be ready to play effectively against PSU.
He might be able to play, but he will not be nearly as effective as before the injury. No zip on the ball. Possibly less accurate too.
In addition, if he gets sacked he could harm the shoulder more. That is too risky. I think MSU will have to go with the QB tandem they used yesterday.
November 22nd, 2015 at 2:41 PM ^
Both Penn State and MSU had about the same difficulty putting away Rutgers.
November 22nd, 2015 at 4:52 PM ^
No.
Penn State blew out Rutgers. It was 28-3. MSU almost lost.
November 22nd, 2015 at 2:43 PM ^
so, probably not.
November 22nd, 2015 at 2:45 PM ^
November 22nd, 2015 at 2:45 PM ^
I demand #chaos
November 22nd, 2015 at 2:45 PM ^
November 22nd, 2015 at 2:48 PM ^
November 22nd, 2015 at 2:58 PM ^
The stubbornness out of osu was something to behold...
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November 22nd, 2015 at 6:09 PM ^
It felt like a Borges gameplan. "This is what we drew up, and come hell or high water, the QB's legs are going to carry us!"
November 22nd, 2015 at 2:49 PM ^
I have no idea why anyone is high on Hack....he was awful yesterday, he holds the ball forever. Almost like he has a disease on throwing the ball away. Also don't think PSU will get help from refs like they did yesterday.
November 22nd, 2015 at 3:14 PM ^
Don't worry, any favorable calls PSU gets will just be attributed by the Sparties as some Big Ten conspiracy to give the Michigan-OSU game extra significance, and then they'll cry about taking their "talents" to the ACC.
November 22nd, 2015 at 4:27 PM ^
Except that the UM-OSU game will be over by then. It wouldn't make sense to make the argument that the B1G wants the UM-OSU game to have more significance.
However, I agree with you that they'll say it.
And then burn a couch or two for good measure.
November 22nd, 2015 at 2:57 PM ^
I just don't see how PSU will get enough protection out of their OL against MSU's DL.
November 22nd, 2015 at 2:57 PM ^
I never imagined a scenario where I'd want Penn State to win at anything, yet here we are. I want PSU to beat litlle brother next saturday. Yesterdays game was a perfect matchup for sparty, a team that does nothing but run. Next week the matchup swings in the opposite direction. It could be interesting.
November 22nd, 2015 at 2:58 PM ^
The people that are saying that STAEE is going to crush PSU. I agree they will most likely win, but other than a 20pt win over Western, who have they beaten up? Anyone that says Indiana is just looking at the final score and didn't watch that game.
November 22nd, 2015 at 3:02 PM ^
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November 22nd, 2015 at 3:05 PM ^
November 22nd, 2015 at 3:07 PM ^
I think it'll be close, but to be honest getting Darian Hicks back was so big for this defense. We move Cox back to safety, and that has made Montae a lot more comfortable back there. Guessing 24-10. We're a lot healthier now, and I think it's showing.
November 22nd, 2015 at 3:14 PM ^
November 22nd, 2015 at 3:33 PM ^
Honestly, if you had to pick a bad team to beat MSU (especially without Cook), it would be Penn State. They have an excellent defensive line and should be able to put pressure on an inexperienced QB.
On offense, Hackenburg and co. aren't good, but the one thing he does do well is throw a nice deep ball. If he can make just enough plays, Penn State's defense might be good enough to hold down a Cook-less MSU offense.
Of course if Cook plays, its all out the window and probably ends up 28-7 or something. Man, if there was ever a game you wish could be moved to Happy Valley at night....
November 22nd, 2015 at 4:10 PM ^
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November 22nd, 2015 at 4:48 PM ^
They're saying 20%. Grabbing five possible scenarios out of the air, PSU wins in one of them, MSU in four. Not great, but there are definitely storms that could make it happen.
November 22nd, 2015 at 6:14 PM ^
Would be absolute bedlam and chaos. The crowd would come alive in a way we may never have heard before.
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November 22nd, 2015 at 6:16 PM ^
November 22nd, 2015 at 7:58 PM ^
Wouldn't it be something if they showed it on the stadium scoreboard?
November 22nd, 2015 at 6:17 PM ^
OSU v M 12:00 ABC
MSU v PSU 3:30 ESPN
November 22nd, 2015 at 7:33 PM ^
Same times as this week. But I am hoping for the same result at noon and a different result at 3:30. Make it happen Football Gawd! Please!!!!