Some big noon games today, including MSU @ Iowa, Nebraska @ PSU and OSU @ Purdue, among others
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Noon Games Open Thread
November 12th, 2011 at 12:45 PM
#1
Noon Games Open Thread
November 12th, 2011 at 12:53 PM
#2
Herbstreit says all he can
Herbstreit says all he can think of when he hears UM/ILL is last years 67-65 game. Not mentioning it was in 3 OT, he then says it will be an ugly game for the winner. Wow, thanks for your insight, douche. (he said this earlier about the winner winning ugly, not during their pick segment)
November 12th, 2011 at 12:56 PM
#3
Can you see this ILL offense
Can you see this ILL offense scoring 65 points? I sure as hell can't.
[Not really ours, either. Especially if Hoke and Co. decide to really stick to power running for 2/3 of the game a la Iowa]
November 12th, 2011 at 1:00 PM
#4
Especially if we break up the
Especially if we break up the rhythm with Denard running that two quarterback set. Free Denard!
November 12th, 2011 at 1:19 PM
#5
Herbstreit says all he can
Herbstreit says all he can think of when he hears UM/ILL is last years 67-65 game. Not mentioning it was in 3 OT,
Are you implying that it was the just the three OT sessions that made the game look like a putrid defensive outing? 45-45 in regulation isn't much prettier.
November 12th, 2011 at 3:07 PM
#6
Putrid, yes, but there's a
Putrid, yes, but there's a difference between putrid and the worst defensive game in the history of college football. 65 points is more than any losing team has ever scored in regulation (at least in D1).
November 12th, 2011 at 12:57 PM
#7
PSU is gonna crush 'Braska
PSU is gonna crush 'Braska today.
November 12th, 2011 at 12:57 PM
#8
Now if only MSU could lose
Now if only MSU could lose too...
November 12th, 2011 at 1:03 PM
#9
I think $party will lose.
I think $party will lose. lets go IoCAW and Penn St.
November 12th, 2011 at 12:58 PM
#10
For some reason I feel like
For some reason I feel like Purdue might sneak a win out over Ohio.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:02 PM
#11
This was too emotional to
This was too emotional to watch... I hope Penn State wins. It's a sad feeling when your whole world collapses around you and to fight back and win one for the university at this time and bring unity and togetherness would be just perfect.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:06 PM
#12
Yeah it was tough, these poor
Yeah it was tough, these poor kids at Penn St. I'm seriously pulling for a B1G 'ship for these boys, especially if MICH can't win it.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:02 PM
#13
GO HAWKEYES
GO HAWKEYES
November 12th, 2011 at 1:03 PM
#14
I want to see McNutt torch
I want to see McNutt torch them all day.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:05 PM
#15
So are they going to play
So are they going to play football or pray all day?
November 12th, 2011 at 1:05 PM
#16
I turned on the tv when the
I turned on the tv when the players were circling up at midfield to pray. What happened before? Was this planned?
November 12th, 2011 at 1:06 PM
#17
Very emotional. I really hope
Very emotional. I really hope Penn State can crush Nebraska on senior day.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:07 PM
#18
Nebraska
If we win out, Nebraska is no threat to us in the division so it does not really matter to us if they win today or not. Personally, I want them to win so it looks better when we beat them and because I do not want PSU anywhere near the B1G championship game.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:08 PM
#19
Purdue driving early.
Purdue driving early.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:08 PM
#20
Very nice to see Nebraska and
Very nice to see Nebraska and PSU meet to pray. In a week that has been almost more focused on Joe Paterno than the victims, its good to see the players show their respect for those kids.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:08 PM
#21
Spielman
Spielman sounds Eeyore-level down and droopy every Saturday. I don't even want to know how bad he's going to sound calling the Penn State game.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:09 PM
#22
TR
Tom Rinaldi is insufferable.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:09 PM
#23
PSU/NEB just had
One if the most emotional seens ive ever seen on a football field when both teams prayed together for the victims. Well done guys... Well done...
November 12th, 2011 at 1:09 PM
#24
posted from iPhone
I had no idea Urban Meyers father died yesterday. Per the game announcers. Terrible to hear for him.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:11 PM
#25
I guess
I guess that explains why he wasn't there with them last week either.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:10 PM
#26
OSU goes 3 and
OSU goes 3 and out.
Purdue drives down easily and gets a FG
3-0 boilers
November 12th, 2011 at 1:11 PM
#27
Boiler Up ... or ...
Boiler Up ... or ... something like that.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:13 PM
#28
B.J. Cunningham TD reception,
B.J. Cunningham TD reception, MSU 7 IOWA 0
November 12th, 2011 at 1:13 PM
#29
damnit msu up 7-0 early
damnit msu up 7-0 early
November 12th, 2011 at 1:13 PM
#30
Sparty is MANBALLing Iowa
Sparty is MANBALLing Iowa down the field. Easy TD. Gonna be a long day for Iowa.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:13 PM
#31
TD MSU
Really carved up the Iowa D on that drive.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:15 PM
#32
Jeebus Martinez just got
Jeebus Martinez just got crushed.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:16 PM
#33
another 3 and out by osu
another 3 and out by osu
November 12th, 2011 at 1:16 PM
#34
It didn't even look like
It didn't even look like Miller was attempting to pass on that 3rd and 12.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:16 PM
#35
I'm not getting all this feeling sorry for Penn State stuff
Their school helped cover up the molestation of little boys. They don't deserve any redemption for that. The players may not have had anything to do with it, but coaches, administrators, and the school at large did. They certainly don't deserve any catharsis just because the players are caught in the crossfire. Penn State playing for/winning the title would be an embarrassment to the whole Big Ten.
They can lose by 50. They in no way have "suffered enough" as a community.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:18 PM
#36
Completely agree. I don't
Completely agree. I don't feel sorry for Penn State whatsoever, and I hope they get killed by Nebraska. Have Penn State as the Big Ten champ this year would be a disaster.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:23 PM
#37
Um, no. The people who committed the wrongs
have either been fired or are leave. You people are applying collective guilt to a whole campus and that is wrong.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:18 PM
#38
I don't think anyone feels
I don't think anyone feels sorry for teh administrators, BUT this isn't the players fault, they didn't do a thing wrong, and if you can't feel sorry for them for having to go through something like this then you suck as a human.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:30 PM
#39
I feel more sorry for the victims
And if the people who helped facilitate their victimization get some comfort by the same thing that comforts the players, it's not worth it. It's been a bad week for Penn State. Considering what was done to little children that will scar them for life, not bad enough; and a week not long enough. After they've cleaned house and a new season comes, then MAYBE they deserve "a healing moment". Certainly not yet.
These people are holding up "this one's for you, Joe" signs. The players are collateral damage. But they've hardly suffered so much that they're "owed" or "deserve" a victory. Because the school hasn't earned any redemption yet.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:45 PM
#40
You don't get redemption from a football game.
No matter how much time passes redemption will not come from what happens on the field.
However, a sense of normalcy can start to return. This game should be cathartic for the community at large. That some of the guilty will also solace makes little difference to me. They are but a tiny portion of a larger community. My empathy is for the gat majority. I do to wish to see them suffer for the despicable acts of a few.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:01 PM
#41
By that reasoning
The game could do it with a win or a loss. But people were rooting for them to win.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:19 PM
#42
How did the school at large cover it up?
You'll have to provide facts for that rather ridiculous assertion. The coaches and administrators did that is true. But the entire school? I don't think so.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:23 PM
#43
Who represents the school
If not the President? And the 50 years at the University head coach?
If you're asking if I think the dorm lunch lady was involved in the cover-up, then no.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:25 PM
#44
But you said the whole
But you said the whole community, which would include people who had no involvement.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:28 PM
#45
That is not the entire school.
No man or woman is representative of an entire entity. No one. To blame the entire PSU community for acts they were unaware of, much less condoned, is flat out wrong.
Collective guilt ought it exist in today's world.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:37 PM
#46
Who puts Presidents in
And makes coaches believe they are above having to report this stuff? That the program image is more important than doing the right thing?
The "community" has shown an outpouring of support not primarily for the victims, but the people who have been fired. And rioted over it. This is hardly a "community" with perspective and remorse.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:40 PM
#47
Ought NOT exist.***
November 12th, 2011 at 2:01 PM
#48
You guys are having an
You guys are having an interesting debate, but I think I agree with M-Wolverine. Your view seems to lead to some odd conclusions. For example, when a program is caught cheating (OSU, USC, etc.), is it illegitimate to cheer against them just because the majority wasn't involved? When a program displays MSU-style dirty play that seems to be endorsed (or at least tolerated) by the coaching staff - but most players play cleanly - is that not reason to root against them?
I like the point above about the players being unfortunate collateral damage. At PSU, a whole lot people (other than Sandusky) acted inappropriately, and that includes extremely central, powerful figures and a major part of the community as a whole.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:35 PM
#49
But you don't understand!!
But you don't understand!! My neighbor who is a PSU fan wasn't apart of it so it's not their fault!!
/s
November 12th, 2011 at 2:39 PM
#50
You mean your neighbor was a
You mean your neighbor was a part of the scandal?
November 12th, 2011 at 2:50 PM
#51
players being unfortunate
players being unfortunate collateral damage.
Exactly.
includes extremely central, powerful figures
And they've been canned. They're gone. And they won't be the last ones fired and there will probably be some people going to jail in addition to Sandusky.
Cheering against PSU is rather pointless at this point, IMO. At this point with the coaching staff gutted and the major persons involved fired, rooting against PSU is just rooting against the current players. They didn't do anything wrong.
November 12th, 2011 at 3:51 PM
#52
Interesting debate is a good way to put it
I don't necessarily think anyone is "bad" or even "wrong" to root for PSU. Just that the initial unanimity of it was kinda shocking.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:27 PM
#53
To say nothing of the disgusting fan protests. I want their fans to never see another win.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:50 PM
#54
Agreed. Most of the fans made
Agreed. Most of the fans made it about JoePa when it clearly had nothing to do with who he was. The fact that it was Paterno made the story so much bigger, but even if it was Billy Bob the water boy I'd be calling for his head. A lot of them still don't get it, either. The riots made them look like horrible people, and for that, I say screw them.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:47 PM
#55
Exactly
That'swhy I call bullshit on that and that bullshit ass vigil they had last night. Nobody gave two shits about these victims. They were more outraged over Paterno's firing than what happened to those kids. They are just trying to wipe the egg off of their faces now.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:37 PM
#56
I think a candlelight vigil
I think a candlelight vigil is weird to have anyway. They make it seem like the victims are dead with the way their acting...
November 12th, 2011 at 1:16 PM
#57
In case anyone missed that
In case anyone missed that PSU-Illinois barnburner a couple weeks ago, it looks like PSU and Nebraska may be producing a repeat showing. PSU was inept as usual on their drive and Nebraska has negative rushing yards so far.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:18 PM
#58
MSU intercepts Iowa.
MSU intercepts Iowa, return to their 19.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:18 PM
#59
MSU intercepts it
Iowa could be done early in this one.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:18 PM
#60
OK that was actually a really
OK that was actually a really good interception by Sparty. So much for Iowa controlling their destiny
November 12th, 2011 at 1:20 PM
#61
TD MSU Ed: Anyone else see
TD MSU
Ed: Anyone else see the ticker at the bottom of the screen? PSU received bomb threats for Beaver Stadium
Ed. Ed. Glad the refs got that catch right for MSU /notoverlastweek
November 12th, 2011 at 1:20 PM
#62
That wasn't a TD in Iowa
Last week.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:21 PM
#63
Exactly. Damn.
Exactly. Damn.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:20 PM
#64
how did we have so much
how did we have so much trouble with this d last week
November 12th, 2011 at 1:23 PM
#65
I think our offense was just
I think our offense was just uncomfortable. Clearly the rotating of Devin/Denard isn't working, and if Toussaint is off, then we have no run game... Except Denard, who, we were trying to run from center.
Really the offense was tailored to Denard's weaknesses last week.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:29 PM
#66
My theory is...
...we're just not very good.
Man, I wish I had another theory.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:32 PM
#67
Other painful theory
Michigan State might just be pretty darn good, by Big Ten standards.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:52 PM
#68
Michigan is trying to MANBALL
Michigan is trying to MANBALL with an offense more suited for the spread option. Square peg, round hole.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:23 PM
#69
PSU just caught some luck on
PSU just caught some luck on a 3rd and long. Pass deflected off one receiver right to another one for a long gain.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:24 PM
#70
Mcgloin just threw a block on
Mcgloin just threw a block on a reverse to help his reciever pick up 3 yards.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:25 PM
#71
PSU missed field goal. I'm
PSU missed field goal. I'm calling 2-0 for this game.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:26 PM
#72
Is the Purdue - osu game on
Is the Purdue - osu game on BTN?
November 12th, 2011 at 1:28 PM
#73
Yes. Purdue threatening
Yes. Purdue threatening again.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:29 PM
#74
Yes, BTN. Purdue now up 10-0
Yes, BTN. Purdue now up 10-0
November 12th, 2011 at 1:31 PM
#75
MSU is proving how
T-E-R-R-I-B-L-E the Iowa team we got DISGRACED by last week is. Still fucking pissed about that totally lame performance....never should have come down to one series. Iowa has their worst team in at LEAST 20 years, and Illinois isn't much better. Illinois BARELY beat WMU and NW...teams we handled with relative ease. We should NOT lose today.
Unlike many of you, I like Borges. He didn't drop passes, fumble, or miss any tackles.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:32 PM
#76
Should not, maybe...
...but we also still have one of the worst Michigan teams in decades also. Just doesn't look that way because the only 3 worse were, uh, 2010, 2009, & 2008.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:00 PM
#77
I think the Jake
I think the Jake Christensen-led Iowa teams would disagree.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:53 PM
#78
The six Iowa teams with
The six Iowa teams with losing records in last 20 years would probably disagree with you. You've got no idea what you're talking about, do you?
November 12th, 2011 at 3:10 PM
#79
I didn't go back and check the records
but seriously, I don't recall an Iowa team any more inept than this one. Remember too, the Big Ten is in a down year, and I'm pretty sure Iowa barely finishes over .500,
Also, I'm venting. You get that, right? Fact remains...Iowa is a bad team by their standards.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:29 PM
#80
TD boilers.
10-0 good
TD boilers.
10-0 good guys
November 12th, 2011 at 1:29 PM
#81
Nice 10-0 lead for Purdue to
Nice 10-0 lead for Purdue to start the game. Hopefully it continues.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:29 PM
#82
purdue is looking pretty good
purdue is looking pretty good against osu right now
November 12th, 2011 at 1:29 PM
#83
McNutt
not a pimp
November 12th, 2011 at 1:29 PM
#84
10-0 boilers
November 12th, 2011 at 1:30 PM
#85
Argggh, Iowa
Why U no playz good at Kinnick this week?
I thought Iowa would at least make this a game 'cuz of the Kinnick Effect. Last's weeks loss feels even more frustrating.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:32 PM
#86
Because Iowa SUCKS ASS.
It was no easy task to lose to them last week.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:30 PM
#87
Taylor Martinez is 1/6 for 15
Taylor Martinez is 1/6 for 15 yards. Didn't the B1G used to have good QB play? Who is the best QB in the conference after Russel?
November 12th, 2011 at 1:32 PM
#88
posted from iPhone
Lots of drops there too though.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:33 PM
#89
IMO, it is
Dan Persa.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:32 PM
#90
Who is Lloyd Brady?
Excuse my ignorance but who is the man behind the myth?
November 12th, 2011 at 1:36 PM
#91
No worries...
"Lloyd Brady" is so named because he looks like a perfect combination of Lloyd Christmas (Dumb & Dumber) and Tom Brady. I DARE you to look at a good pic of him and disagree.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:43 PM
#92
posted from iPhone
I figured the name was a reflection of his appearance but is he a student (current), or alum or just a superfan? Thanks for the info :)
November 12th, 2011 at 1:49 PM
#93
It has been widely posted on this board
that he is a current student. I know this much for sure...the dude has a seriously awesome first row seat in the Big House student section...that's part of why he is on the big screens so often. The other part is, well, he's LLOYD FUCKIN" BRADY, fergodsakes.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:56 PM
#94
Much thanks
For the edification! My mind is now at ease :)
November 12th, 2011 at 1:32 PM
#95
Borges will hopefully study
Borges will hopefully study this first quarter by Purdue. This is an offense we can run, and we have better athletes.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:33 PM
#96
Iowa made a defensive stop?
Iowa made a defensive stop? Maybe McNutt will stop screwing up on 3rd downs now.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:33 PM
#97
Amazing how much Nebraska throws with such a
poor passing QB.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:35 PM
#98
I'd be ok
with them continuing that next week
November 12th, 2011 at 1:33 PM
#99
another 3 and out by OSU. no
another 3 and out by OSU. no first downs yet for them
November 12th, 2011 at 1:34 PM
#100
McNutt
Is pimp
November 12th, 2011 at 1:34 PM
#101
McNutt is a pimp
McNutt is a pimp
November 12th, 2011 at 1:34 PM
#102
.....and McNutt reminds
.....and McNutt reminds everyone that he is in fact very good. Wow.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:36 PM
#103
McNutt pimpmeter
rising
November 12th, 2011 at 1:37 PM
#104
rapidly
November 12th, 2011 at 1:38 PM
#105
Coker has a mean stiff arm.
Coker has a mean stiff arm. Couple Spartans just bit turf.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:38 PM
#106
McNutt look injured or
McNutt look injured or something on the sideline.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:41 PM
#107
Hit his head?
November 12th, 2011 at 1:41 PM
#108
Back
In though
November 12th, 2011 at 1:41 PM
#109
Nebraska having some issues
Nebraska having some issues tackling. They look pretty inept on the road again.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:42 PM
#110
Veterans
pimps
November 12th, 2011 at 1:43 PM
#111
Nebraska's add is turrible
Nebraska's add is turrible
November 12th, 2011 at 1:45 PM
#112
Nice to see that Iowa only
Nice to see that Iowa only shows up against UM. Ugh!
November 12th, 2011 at 1:47 PM
#113
Sparty
Sparty noooooooooooooooooooooo moment but they recovered the fumble.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:48 PM
#114
Iowa probably should have had
Iowa probably should have had a fumble recovery, but does get the 3 and out.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:49 PM
#115
TD OSU
I have a feeling this may swing the game in the other direction. Purdue settling for 3 on that drive is going to come back and bite them in the ass.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:49 PM
#116
Pardon The Interruption
Guys, sorry to interrupt...funny story.
I just called ESPN.com to cancel my suscription and forgot the name I used for the account was "Fielding Yost."
The lady called me Fielding the entire time.
K, sorry, had to share...continue....
November 12th, 2011 at 1:54 PM
#117
(No subject)
November 12th, 2011 at 1:55 PM
#118
Wait Mr. Yost
Your first name isn't Fielding?
I thought everyone used their real names on here.
Signed,
M. Wolverine
November 12th, 2011 at 1:57 PM
#119
Penn St. Vs. Nebraska is
Penn St. Vs. Nebraska is pretty boring...TT is getting smashed...guess ill watch Iowa/Sparty & TSIO/Purdue.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:58 PM
#120
Nebraska makes a field goal.
Nebraska makes a field goal. My dream is done. 3-0 is still possible, though.
November 12th, 2011 at 1:59 PM
#121
so MSU throwing the bubble
when that defender creeps up
November 12th, 2011 at 2:00 PM
#122
OSU (NT OSU) kicking some butt.
Les Miles vs. his old school for all the marbles?
(MSU, yes that MSU about to score again)
November 12th, 2011 at 2:00 PM
#123
Iowa cornerback goes for the
Iowa cornerback goes for the pick and misses. Huge gain for Sparty. Just go for the hit, man.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:01 PM
#124
HOW IN THE WORLD DID TEXAS
HOW IN THE WORLD DID TEXAS TECH BEAT OKLAHOMA! THEY ARE GETTING A BEATDOWN FROM OKST!
November 12th, 2011 at 2:03 PM
#125
Good question
Because they've been getting waxed a lot, not just today.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:01 PM
#126
You gotta get that ball if
You gotta get that ball if you go for that pick. At least knock it down.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:02 PM
#127
MSU has fumbled the ball 3
MSU has fumbled the ball 3 times and has recovered all three. I'm not even surprised anymore.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:04 PM
#128
like 4 flubbed snaps by Cousins
in this game. Only Dantonio's unholy alliance with Satan has prevented a turnover
the B1G really does suck
November 12th, 2011 at 2:06 PM
#129
today
Anyone know who is announcing the UM game today?
November 12th, 2011 at 2:08 PM
#130
Not Pam Ward, and that's all
Not Pam Ward, and that's all that matters
November 12th, 2011 at 2:08 PM
#131
Flags are killing Iowa this
Flags are killing Iowa this week. Must suck when it is actually called.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:08 PM
#132
Purdue just gashing OSU on the ground
their OL is dominating
November 12th, 2011 at 2:09 PM
#133
Refs in Msu game are starting to piss me
off...that holding on gholston was really weak and so was the one on the big kick return
November 12th, 2011 at 2:11 PM
#134
make up
calls
November 12th, 2011 at 2:11 PM
#135
OSU cannot stop the WR screen
OSU cannot stop the WR screen at all.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:42 PM
#136
Don't say bubble screen !
Don't say bubble screen ! :)
November 12th, 2011 at 2:12 PM
#137
Once you get past the
Once you get past the emotional thing, the Nebraska PSU game is a coma-inducing puntathon.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:15 PM
#138
Purdue
looks really good. It's amazing the fluctuations in performance from week to week in this conference.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:15 PM
#139
17-7 Boilers. All aboard!
17-7 Boilers. All aboard!
November 12th, 2011 at 2:15 PM
#140
Bell and Coker are bulls.
Boy, I miss the big back at Michigan.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:23 PM
#141
That is why Dunn would make a
That is why Dunn would make a nice addition to this class.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:17 PM
#142
I like the play Purdue just scored on for us...
Line up Denard next to Devin, either fake or give to Denard or vice versa. Seems like that would work a lot better than the sweep play they've been running.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:17 PM
#143
For anyone interested, Mizzou
For anyone interested, Mizzou just went up 14-3 on Texas. I always enjoy watching Texas lose.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:27 PM
#144
Ash just threw an int in the
Ash just threw an int in the endzone right before the half.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:24 PM
#145
stupid msu score again before
stupid msu score again before the half 24-7
November 12th, 2011 at 2:24 PM
#146
I can't remember what team to
I can't remember what team to root for in the Neb PSU game. I am conflicted, I want Neb to get their nose bloodied in Big Ten play but also want them to have a better record so we have a good quality win next week.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:30 PM
#147
Iowa got screwed there. They
Iowa got screwed there. They should have at least looked at the interception. If we can get a TD called back when the ball didn't hit the ground, MSU should get an interception called that wasn't an INT. here's to a sparty no 2nd half
November 12th, 2011 at 2:26 PM
#148
And Iowa fumbled the kickoff.
And Iowa fumbled the kickoff. How could they have played so well last week??
November 12th, 2011 at 2:30 PM
#149
you know what's a good idea?
when a guy has your leg in a vice, and your hovering barely above ground nearly on your knees, you should always fight to stay up in that position and let 3 guys come and pummel you
November 12th, 2011 at 2:31 PM
#150
you're
November 12th, 2011 at 2:27 PM
#151
Fumble, Iowa.
Looks like
Fumble, Iowa.
Looks like we're just playing for pride now in the Legends division.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:27 PM
#152
They didn't play
that well last week. We were just terrible. Frustrating.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:32 PM
#153
We didn't play nearly as bad
We didn't play nearly as bad last week as Iowa is playing this week. Iowa played possibly their best game of the season last week and Ferentz decided to grow a pair mysteriously.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:29 PM
#154
no Iowa played about 50 times
no Iowa played about 50 times better last week than this, but we did play pretty bad last week.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:29 PM
#155
10-0 Nebraska
Insurmountable lead for the Huskers.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:29 PM
#156
Looks like Sparty will punch
Looks like Sparty will punch their ticket to the BIG championship game. Unless they do a classic Sparty choke up down the stretch.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:29 PM
#157
Nebraska hits double digits.
Nebraska hits double digits. Probably the clincher.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:30 PM
#158
MSU continues to have their
MSU continues to have their way with Iowa.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:30 PM
#159
Iowa is done
Iowa is done
November 12th, 2011 at 2:30 PM
#160
Iowa is terrible. Wow.
How did UM lose to this team?
November 12th, 2011 at 2:37 PM
#161
posted from iPhone
Facepalm. One doesn't know
November 12th, 2011 at 2:37 PM
#162
Repeat -
Iowa SUCKS and we should have won by two TD's. No excuse for losing last week.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:38 PM
#163
we aren't very good
we aren't very good
November 12th, 2011 at 2:44 PM
#164
Fair enough,
but we are better than lowly Iowa this year. We are also far better than Illinois, but I won't be stunned if we blow that one too.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:53 PM
#165
I think the score said otherwise
Why do you have to insist on UM supremacy over reality?
November 12th, 2011 at 3:17 PM
#166
Iowa has been mostly unimpressive
in their other games. Their game vs. PSU was a joke. I just don't think they've looked good at all. In which game did they impress you (except vs. UM)?
November 12th, 2011 at 3:24 PM
#167
Different team every week
This week: MSU up, Iowa down.
Last week: Iowa up, UM down. Neb down, NW up. Minn up, MSU down
Two weeks: Neb up, MSU down. Minn up, Iowa Down
So on and so forth. Teams are different every week.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:31 PM
#168
I'm not calling a Purdue
I'm not calling a Purdue victory by any means (they're more than capable of blowing this halftime lead) but if we don't beat this goddamn shitty OSU team, then holy shit.
(Insightful, I know)
November 12th, 2011 at 2:32 PM
#169
As Salavtore said above we
As Salavtore said above we lost to this Iowa team that looks terrible against msu. It is pretty clear that everyone seems to get up to play us, but can't get their shit together against other teams.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:31 PM
#172
the first half of the Iowa
the first half of the Iowa game makes me a sad panda...
November 12th, 2011 at 2:34 PM
#173
It would be a classic sparty
It would be a classic sparty moment if they lose to Indiana. Hey you never know, and yes I agree with Ken when MSU plays teams their opponents are dropping passes and fumbling, throwing INTs shooting themselves in the foot with penalties etc.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:34 PM
#174
if Iowa hurries up
they can fumble the ball away again here
November 12th, 2011 at 2:37 PM
#175
posted from iPhone
Intent call, what?
November 12th, 2011 at 2:38 PM
#176
posted from iPhone
Not complaining though.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:40 PM
#177
low kick who called it
low kick who called it and that should be a helmet to helmet and was called right
November 12th, 2011 at 2:39 PM
#178
Pretty
embarrassing, actually, that Iowa's win against us will be sandwhiched between a loss to Minnesota and a blowout at the hands of MSU for them.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:40 PM
#179
damn, he is a large man
damn, he is a large man
November 12th, 2011 at 2:40 PM
#180
Sparty is also the luckiest team
since ND. Getting OSU before all the players returned was just the start. Goulston (sp? but who cares) should have been suspended for THE YEAR after the UM game. If Dantonio had any stones (he doesn't), he would have thrown the asshole off the team.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:52 PM
#181
When has Michigan ever done that
Let's not pull supremacy clauses on player actions. No coach in America tosses a kid for that
November 12th, 2011 at 3:25 PM
#182
Eh, maybe true, but
seriously, don't you think there should have been some consequences for the helmet twist? All they mentioned was the punch, but the personal assault on Denard was more offensive to me.
November 12th, 2011 at 3:20 PM
#183
No
Gholston should have been suspended for 2 games IMO. One for the punch, one for the helmet twist. He was suspended for 1 because that is what Big Ten has done in the past. Saying he should have been gone for the year was an overreaction many fans fell in to. Either way, it's done now, it's been a while sense that happened, let's get over it and quit sounding like sour grapes.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:41 PM
#184
How does MSU look
How does MSU look unimpressive every week and still lead the Big Ten? Aside from the Big Ten sucking this year, I mean.
Also, how is it that the refs are managing to have an eagle eye for Iowa's misdeed this week? Where was that last week?
November 12th, 2011 at 2:41 PM
#185
Iowa
You are awful
November 12th, 2011 at 2:46 PM
#186
don't worry though usually
don't worry though usually the good guys like Brady Hoke get the last laugh at douchy guys like Dantonio. OSU down 17-7 and the BTN studio guys just said it might be enough to melt down bucknuts lol
November 12th, 2011 at 2:48 PM
#187
PSU PSA.
Dr. Rodney Erickson (finally) makes a public apology (more or less). Looked authentic.
Well, no time better than the present. It felt a bit too much like PSU trying to redefine/rebuild their brand though.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:50 PM
#188
Google is your friend
Pull up college rankings. Charity is always going to be arbitrary to measure
November 12th, 2011 at 2:52 PM
#189
srsly.
I would suggest it doesn't bear responding to these sort of neanderthals. There's some folks you just can't reach.
November 12th, 2011 at 3:19 PM
#190
Other than Michigan's
Other than Michigan's undergrad school, law, medicine, engineering grad, business and just about every other program, PSU is better academically.
Look at world rankings that include grad programs - Michigan is elite, PSU, not so much.
Ann Arbor vs State College, located in the middle of nowhere, with not very much in the way of anything except a dairy bar that sells good ice cream.
November 12th, 2011 at 4:06 PM
#191
If I was a PSU fan
I wouldn't be bragging about anything right now. They've just gotten the biggest STFU black eye for the next 20 years.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:58 PM
#192
engineering
engineering, the medical school...... I don't live close to UM so I'm not really sure what they're doing for the community. The only university that can claim they have better academics in the BT is Northwestern.
November 12th, 2011 at 2:52 PM
#193
didn't OSU get some 5* LB
at the end of the recruiting cycle last year? Sweat is out and they mentioned some other freshman coming in, and it didn't sound like the 5* guy
November 12th, 2011 at 2:58 PM
#194
Curtis Grant
Curtis Grant
November 12th, 2011 at 3:02 PM
#195
Braxton Miller is scary good
Braxton Miller is scary good as a runner. He has terrific vision.
November 12th, 2011 at 3:02 PM
#196
Braxton Miller is starting to
Braxton Miller is starting to scare me. I was hoping his confidence would be shattered by his early issues.
November 12th, 2011 at 3:12 PM
#197
Brian tweeted
"bad news, good news" but hasn't said anything further. Damnit, Brian.
November 12th, 2011 at 3:23 PM
#198
OSU gets FTM?
November 12th, 2011 at 3:14 PM
#199
Sparty fake field goal seems
Sparty fake field goal seems a bit unnecessary when you are up 24 in the second half and Iowa has shown no signs of life.
November 12th, 2011 at 3:30 PM
#200
Last week Sparty beat
Last week Sparty beat Minnesota by seven. The week before they lost to Nebraska 24-3. This league is full of Jekyl/Hyde teams. Wisconsin, in the end, will probably end up winning the thing.
November 12th, 2011 at 3:17 PM
#201
Exactly. Miller looks like he's
Exactly. Miller looks like he's getting comfortable running around making plays. He's only going to get better every week.
November 12th, 2011 at 3:24 PM
#202
Screw your Let's Go Blue
Screw your Let's Go Blue ripoff Purdue!!!
November 12th, 2011 at 3:24 PM
#203
Why do we get all the 5* busts?
Braxton Miller looks like the type of player we thought Devin Gardner would be.
November 12th, 2011 at 3:30 PM
#204
Devin Gardner is a bust?
Based on what? He's still like a freshman out there, like Miller. Gardner can throw fine, and can't be expected to excel in spot duty. It's not like he can get into a flow (maybe part of your point though).
November 12th, 2011 at 3:34 PM
#205
Gardner's decision making is
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 . . . )
November 12th, 2011 at 3:30 PM
#206
Devin's a bust? since when he
Devin's a bust? since when he has two/ three more years to prove his worth.
November 12th, 2011 at 3:32 PM
#207
Let's hope he has three more
Let's hope he has three more years. He didn't play after week 4 last year.
November 12th, 2011 at 3:35 PM
#208
Compared to Braxton Miller (a
Compared to Braxton Miller (a true freshman) he is.
Tell me honestly: if you had to start one of them next week, who would you choose?
November 12th, 2011 at 4:19 PM
#209
(No subject)
November 12th, 2011 at 3:26 PM
#210
some life for Iowa!
some life for Iowa!
November 12th, 2011 at 3:44 PM
#211
In my dream world Sparty
In my dream world Sparty derps the fourth quarter and Iowa wins by 1 with a last-second TD.
November 12th, 2011 at 3:30 PM
#212
Purdue alignment derp costs
Purdue alignment derp costs them a big completion and knocks them out of field goal range. That is why they are Purdue, I guess.
November 12th, 2011 at 3:40 PM
#213
Sparty
Sparty Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!
November 12th, 2011 at 3:44 PM
#214
Offensive explosion in Happy
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.
November 12th, 2011 at 3:57 PM
#215
You're a bit overconfident
In all of your estimations
November 12th, 2011 at 3:52 PM
#216
i bet you Sparty fumbles
i bet you Sparty fumbles here! missed fg here comes the hawkeyes!
November 12th, 2011 at 3:50 PM
#217
Note to Purdue: He is running
Note to Purdue: He is running on every third down. Just in case you missed the Indiana game last week. I hope Mattison is paying attention to this.
November 12th, 2011 at 3:51 PM
#218
3rd and 15? QB draw every
3rd and 15? QB draw every time.
November 12th, 2011 at 3:53 PM
#219
That TTU-OSU (NTOSU) makes me
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".
November 12th, 2011 at 3:53 PM
#220
Hell of a duck on that 3rd
Hell of a duck on that 3rd down throw by Miller.
November 12th, 2011 at 3:57 PM
#221
Boiler up?
Boiler up?
November 12th, 2011 at 3:58 PM
#222
Ummm...these guys need to
Ummm...these guys need to color correct their cameras (PSU Nebraska game)
November 12th, 2011 at 4:02 PM
#223
stay classy sparty faking
stay classy sparty faking injuries, phantom false start
November 12th, 2011 at 4:00 PM
#224
Sparty is having some
Sparty is having some suspiciously convenient injuries...
November 12th, 2011 at 4:02 PM
#225
Purdue and Iowa
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...
November 12th, 2011 at 4:06 PM
#226
Purdue is doing their best to
Purdue is doing their best to lose the game.
November 12th, 2011 at 4:09 PM
#227
Hey Purdue, they're going to
Hey Purdue, they're going to run the ball. Stack the box.
November 12th, 2011 at 4:10 PM
#228
I'm continually amazed at how
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.
November 12th, 2011 at 4:11 PM
#229
Come on Purdue one big stop
Come on Purdue one big stop here!
November 12th, 2011 at 4:11 PM
#230
And this is why you are
And this is why you are Purdue...
November 12th, 2011 at 4:12 PM
#231
OMG. Nice job Purdue.
OMG. Nice job Purdue.
November 12th, 2011 at 4:12 PM
#232
Wow it was blocked...lol
Wow it was blocked...lol
November 12th, 2011 at 4:12 PM
#233
Braxton Miller is king of the
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
November 12th, 2011 at 4:13 PM
#234
We haven't even played him
We haven't even played him yet and I already hate him.
November 12th, 2011 at 4:13 PM
#235
purdue blocks it!
purdue blocks it!
November 12th, 2011 at 4:14 PM
#236
Kinda surprise herron wasn't used
on the scoring play.
November 12th, 2011 at 4:14 PM
#237
Nothing stupid here Purdue...
Nothing stupid here Purdue...
November 12th, 2011 at 4:24 PM
#238
to my credit
I told my wife - who sat down for a moment - that Purdue would throw a pick guaranteed. I was pretty pleased with myself.
she left again
November 12th, 2011 at 4:14 PM
#239
How good is Purdue's kicker?
How good is Purdue's kicker?
November 12th, 2011 at 4:15 PM
#240
He is pretty good.
He is pretty good.
November 12th, 2011 at 4:16 PM
#241
Really, really good. And with
Really, really good. And with the wind.
November 12th, 2011 at 4:17 PM
#242
Stupid Purdue!
Stupid Purdue!
November 12th, 2011 at 4:17 PM
#243
Why would they do that...
Why would they do that...
November 12th, 2011 at 4:17 PM
#244
They really Purdue'd that
They really Purdue'd that play.
November 12th, 2011 at 4:18 PM
#245
guh interception
guh interception every one knows you're suposed to go for short passes in that situation.
November 12th, 2011 at 4:17 PM
#246
I guess that will matter for
I guess that will matter for overtime
November 12th, 2011 at 4:19 PM
#247
Andddd thats why they're
Andddd thats why they're still purdue. Might as well chalk this one up as an osu win.
November 12th, 2011 at 4:21 PM
#248
PSU had 2nd and short and
PSU had 2nd and short and ended up turning it over on downs. Nebraska will hang on 17-14. Good win for them.
November 12th, 2011 at 4:24 PM
#249
Not over
Yet.
November 12th, 2011 at 4:22 PM
#250
Luke Fickell always looks
Luke Fickell always looks lost whenever they show him on the sideline.
November 12th, 2011 at 4:25 PM
#251
Pretty sure he's got a vomit
Pretty sure he's got a vomit bag he carries around with him at all times.
November 12th, 2011 at 4:23 PM
#252
Do not blow this Purdue! Big
Do not blow this Purdue! Big stop!
November 12th, 2011 at 4:24 PM
#253
Nice call by the announcers
Nice call by the announcers there. Not even close to a first down.
November 12th, 2011 at 4:24 PM
#254
lol ya that was ridiculous.
lol ya that was ridiculous.
November 12th, 2011 at 4:25 PM
#255
Kick the FG Nebraska!
Cover the hook...
November 12th, 2011 at 4:27 PM
#256
Pretty questionable play call
Pretty questionable play call there by Purdue on second down. Time to bring back the WR screen.
November 12th, 2011 at 4:28 PM
#257
McGloin just threw a -2 yard
McGloin just threw a -2 yard pass to the middle of the field in the hurry up offense...
November 12th, 2011 at 4:28 PM
#258
Marve with a nice tough run
Marve with a nice tough run there.
November 12th, 2011 at 4:29 PM
#259
Just kidding about that WR
Just kidding about that WR screen. That was not well blocked at all
November 12th, 2011 at 4:30 PM
#260
First down Purdue!!!
First down Purdue!!!
November 12th, 2011 at 4:30 PM
#261
PURDUE!!!
PURDUE!!!
November 12th, 2011 at 4:32 PM
#262
TD boilermakers!!!!
TD boilermakers!!!!
November 12th, 2011 at 4:32 PM
#263
Yes!
Buckeyes lose!
November 12th, 2011 at 4:32 PM
#264
Boiler up!
Boiler up!
November 12th, 2011 at 4:33 PM
#265
None of the Big Ten Teams
Appear to be other than sort of good, except for the fucking Sparties.
Further, some of the coaches decisions have been really beyond stupid.
We can beat Nebraska and I almost said should, but let's see what happens today.
Go Blue!
November 12th, 2011 at 4:33 PM
#266
Boiler up :)
Boiler up :)
November 12th, 2011 at 4:33 PM
#267
Purdue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Purdue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 12th, 2011 at 4:33 PM
#268
We do realize that Purdue is
We do realize that Purdue is now 2-1 against OSU the last three years and we haven't beaten them since 2003, right? This makes me need a drink.
November 12th, 2011 at 4:35 PM
#269
Yeah, but OSU just lost their
Yeah, but OSU just lost their 4th game of the season. Drink to that!
November 12th, 2011 at 6:15 PM
#270
Do You Remember
The You Tube video with Adolph Hitler admonishing his boys for losing to Purdue? It was probably last year or 2009 but hilarious.
November 12th, 2011 at 4:34 PM
#271
The Big Ten
Purdue we wax. Then OSU loses to them.
Anything can happen on a given weekend, and the road is a pain.
November 12th, 2011 at 4:35 PM
#272
PSU and OSU lose
It must be Teamswithmisplacedpriorities Lose Day!
November 12th, 2011 at 4:35 PM
#273
TR
I repeat Tom Rinaldi is insufferable.
November 12th, 2011 at 4:39 PM
#274
Buckeye tears for everyone
Buckeye tears for everyone
November 12th, 2011 at 4:42 PM
#275
posted from iPhone
Is there a drink in AA called "Buckeye Tears"?
November 12th, 2011 at 4:48 PM
#276
Great idea...
one of the AA breweries should do a "Buckeye Tears Red" ale.
November 12th, 2011 at 4:44 PM
#277
ESPN Get Off the Fucking Air
on the PSU crappola! Telecast the Michigan game ASAP you total assholes!
Give me a bloody break and....
Go Blue!
