re: Breaking down Penn St

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Their secondary is pretty bad. Better than last year when they got abused by USC, but not by much. The vertical passing game will be there if JJ can capitalize.

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That's the problem. He can't capitalize. He'll stand back there until the pass rushers sack him, or he'll throw it a mile off target. We simply are not a threat to win a game by passing downfield. That's why teams so consistently stack the box, stop the run, blitz and jump the short routes when they play us. They know Jefferson can't make them pay for it by hitting the big play downfield.

If Penn State has any defense at all, they'll win.

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LSU should win by 14. Should. I haven't been impressed with Penn St when they've had the chance to shine, while LSU has shown flashes of greatness (and some not so good )

LSU 27
Penn St 17

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Well 2 things on the above....1) yes, LSU has flashes of greatness (briefly) - more struggles than anything else. And 2) 27-17 is 10. Not 14. But as an attendee of our 2007 NC - we watched the OSU cheerleaders lead their team on the field to the four flags spelling - O O H I....not Ohio. So I wonder about the education system up there. Other than that = a good post. Well constructed and considered. Don't think Clark is "all that and a happy meal" but he's got "some" game. QB play is roughly even....if our OL can stop false starting and our WR get lined up properly, we might even move forward on a drive.

LSU 27 - Penn State 20

It may come down to Josh Jasper kicking 9 field goals.....

at the LSU fan questioning Ohio States educational system.

+1. Im excited about this game.

Oh and we've done very well against SEC teams in bowl games not named Florida or Alabama (8-5 overall.) We can prepare well for a bowl game. Ask Tennessee (who we are 3-0 against in bowls.) We are also 26-13-2 in bowls (and most of those are under JoePa) so it's not like this is our first rodeo.

I've said before the top of the conference there is no doubt SEC >>>>>>>>>>> Big 10 but when you start nitpicking down the line it gets a little more evened out.

I think it'll be our toughest game of the entire year (Bucks included) and I'm looking forward to seeing how we respond to the challenge.

Interesting post. Haven't seen the Nittany Lions play this year. Of course, everyone down here hates the Big 10, so it will be hard to restrain the "conference v. conference" discussion.

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That's the problem. He can't capitalize. He'll stand back there until the pass rushers sack him, or he'll throw it a mile off target. We simply are not a threat to win a game by passing downfield. That's why teams so consistently stack the box, stop the run, blitz and jump the short routes when they play us. They know Jefferson can't make them pay for it by hitting the big play downfield.

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Well said. I have nothing against the kid, but I just don't have the faith in him that some on here do. He hasn't shown me much in terms of his ability to think on his feet, especially under duress. Instead of stepping up into the pocket to avoid the oncoming pass rush, he'll take the sack almost every time.

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When have you seen LSU win "going away" recently?

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Georgia Tech. I expect more of the same. Positive thinking and all.

As I wrote in another thread I have known many PSU alumni and attended a game in their stadium. They are every bit as emotional and committed as LSU fans. Anyone who thinks that Penn State is not going to show up ready to play some smash mouth football had better take a time out and then think again.

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I think it'll be our toughest game of the entire year (Bucks included) and I'm looking forward to seeing how we respond to the challenge.

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I look for a close game. If it starts to get out of hand we will utilze the Chavis Prevent that always keeps our opponents within striking distance.
Our offense compliments the defense and our OC will be sure to throw the ball to allow ample time for you catch back up. Crowton will surely mix in some special plays, such as the Delay (of game), the 4 Wide (all in motion at once)and the oft used Unbalanced Set (our best 10 vs your 11. We can hurt ourselves in a myriad of ways so I look for a competitive game.