Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Illinois Preview
Eight assistant coaches. Eight. That's how many guys Illinois head coach Tim Beckman had in State College shortly after the NCAA declared, in late July, that Penn State players could transfer immediately, without restriction, in light of the heavy NCAA sanctions imposed on Penn State. I bring this up because the two teams are now facing eachother opening up Big Ten play this weekend. Even though the Illini only landed one PSU third string lineman, I would bet Bill O'Brien and the Penn State players have not forgotten about it. PSU's passing game generated seven plays of 20 or more yards in the 24-13 win over Temple, as the Lions got two each from wideout Allen Robinson and tight ends Kyle Carter and Matt Lehman. Matt McGloin is starting to stretch the field, a great sign, but the Lions don't have a rush of 20-plus yards yet. If Penn State can keep thier emotions in check the entire game I see this as a big win. With Illinois struggling to find an identity on offense, and a defense which hasn't lived up to expectations, I see Penn State scoring 3 times through the air grabbing the win 21-7.
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Other coaches should not be allowed on our campus to recuite out players. I also think SIls red and Justin Brown are cowards for leaving in a time of need. we dont need players like them. they had a chance to step up and be leaders on this team and get us through this. they took the easy route and left. i hasve so much respect for all the players that have stayed. i also have respect for the recuites that have stayed commited to penn state. thank you guys! WE ARE PENN STATE FOREVER!
Got to see my first game of the season last week... and the sight of a spread shotgun offense is very exciting. Hopefully McGloin can keep developing and take this offense to a new level.
wow, storm actually has a good point!
I bet the recruit who left for Illinois feels good right about now
hahahaha, serves him right. whatta douchebag, abandoning his team in a time of need rather than stepping up to the plate and being a man.
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