Noon Games Open Thread

Submitted by orobs on

Some big noon games today, including MSU @ Iowa, Nebraska @ PSU and OSU @ Purdue, among others

ForeverVoyaging

November 12th, 2011 at 2:34 PM ^

Gardner's decision making is terrible. Miller may not be great, but look at that play where he converted a 1st down after scrambling for about 6 seconds. On a similar play, Gardner managed to throw when 4 yds past the line of scrimmage. Miller always looks like he knows what he's doing, even if he can't execute. Gardner just looks confused.

Running I'll call a push, because OSU's line is >>>>>>>> ours. (Actually, most of the B1G has better line play than we do, but don't get me started . . . )

Avant's Hands

November 12th, 2011 at 2:44 PM ^

Offensive explosion in Happy Valley for those who nodded off. 17-7 Nebraska and driving. I can't see PSU overcoming that lead. 

Iowa scores again, but it's too little, too late. Try not fumbling that kickoff at the end of the half and this might have mattered. 

Mizzou still up 17-5, in case anyone cares.

Also, it hasn't been mentioned, but NW is whipping Rice 28-0.

And serious question here: What exactly makes the 14-6 USC (NTUSC) -Florida game so much better than any PSU game. Do we have any evidence to suggest that PSU is any worse than Cocky/Florida/UT/Georgia? The SEC seems pretty meh to me this year after the top two and possibly Arkansas.

ryebreadboy

November 12th, 2011 at 2:53 PM ^

That TTU-OSU (NTOSU) makes me think Bielema has the right idea (83 at Indiana and 70 at Northwestern last year).  Never take your foot off the gas pedal.  If you're capable of winning 100-0, go out there and win 100-0.  Nobody's talking about poor sportsmanship -- they're all talking about "domination".

Avant's Hands

November 12th, 2011 at 3:02 PM ^

Purdue and Iowa simultaneously get stopped on offense. Seems par for the course the last few years. PSU also picked up a first on fourth down, but I'm not sure how that fits in...

jmblue

November 12th, 2011 at 3:10 PM ^

I'm continually amazed at how the wildcat works.  It's a draw every time.   Everyone knows this, yet somehow it picks up solid yardage for almost every team.

Avant's Hands

November 12th, 2011 at 3:12 PM ^

Braxton Miller is king of the broken play. That's ridiculous. He is going to be annoying for four years simply because he isn't really that good, he can just run around in the backfield until something opens up