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Penn St prediction
Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2018 9:27 pm
by McLeansvilleAppFan
Re: Penn St prediction
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 6:06 am
by AppSt94
Agree. It is a great assessment of both sides. The ONLY thing that I would disagree with is the comment, a win and it is smooth sailing the rest of the way. Totally disagree with that. Teams are going to load up to stop the run all year and dare Thomas, et al to beat us through the air. Doubt that we will be consistent enough in the passing game to do that week in and week out. The tools are there to do it. But are they sharp enough is the lingering question.
Re: Penn St prediction
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 6:44 am
by Yosef84
Teams have been loading up to stop the run for the past three years. If our rebuilt right side OL is clicking, we'll be just fine in the Belt.
Re: Penn St prediction
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 7:36 am
by GregPercussion
AppSt94 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 10, 2018 6:06 am
Agree. It is a great assessment of both sides. The ONLY thing that I would disagree with is the comment, a win and it is smooth sailing the rest of the way. Totally disagree with that. Teams are going to load up to stop the run all year and dare Thomas, et al to beat us through the air. Doubt that we will be consistent enough in the passing game to do that week in and week out. The tools are there to do it. But are they sharp enough is the lingering question.
Agreed. Fair assessment. If we can squeak out a win at Penn State, it could make things harder for the season as well with added expectation. But hopefully we can get in our groove and just get things clicking for the rest of the season, regardless of the result of the Penn State game.
Re: Penn St prediction
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 7:51 am
by AppSt94
Yosef84 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 10, 2018 6:44 am
Teams have been loading up to stop the run for the past three years. If our rebuilt right side OL is clicking, we'll be just fine in the Belt.
Very true. Probable difference between then and now is that we are replacing a lot of pieces on defense. May give up more points than what has become the norm. Which will in turn put more pressure on a talented, yet unproven signal caller.
Re: Penn St prediction
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 8:32 am
by Goapps15
The one good thing is we have significant WR/TE/RB talent. That should help a young QB build confidence.
Re: Penn St prediction
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 8:49 am
by Rekdiver
Complementary yes but they show a 21 point victory and Vegas line is App +23............I've no clue with our new QB and oline how we will do.
Re: Penn St prediction
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 9:30 am
by SpeedkingATL
App has to run the ball well enough to show down the Lions pass rush. On defense App has to make them work their way down the field and can't give up cheap points.
Re: Penn St prediction
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 9:41 am
by yosef13
This seems to be a pretty good take, but even with an optimistic outlook he's predicting 34-13.
I'm really hoping for solid play from Zac, no injuries, and a respectful effort. I hate to think this way, but i'm just trying to stay realistic.
BTW, a lot of Penn St fans are calling us their best OOC game. I know they're playing Kent St and Pitt, but getting more respect than 5-7 Pitt out of the ACC may not of happened a year or two ago. We are obviously gaining more respect as we go.
Let's give them a good show!
Re: Penn St prediction
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 10:32 am
by NO.2
yosef13 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 10, 2018 9:41 am
This seems to be a pretty good take, but even with an optimistic outlook he's predicting 34-13.
I'm really hoping for solid play from Zac, no injuries, and a respectful effort. I hate to think this way, but i'm just trying to stay realistic.
BTW, a lot of Penn St fans are calling us their best OOC game. I know they're playing Kent St and Pitt, but getting more respect than 5-7 Pitt out of the ACC may not of happened a year or two ago. We are obviously gaining more respect as we go.
Let's give them a good show!
That's refreshing after all the stuff Dawgz fans said prior to our match up last year.
Re: Penn St prediction
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 11:45 am
by getmyjive11
Pitt will play us tough simply because it is a rivalry and Pat Narduzzi places a premium on the game. With that said, I think App St may be the better team, particularly if the QB situation works out. I’m always worried the first game of the year. With all the new starters we have, this year is no exception. We are fortunate to have good leadership on the team and the new staters have a lot of experience, so I am optimistic that we will be okay. It make take a few games for us to settle in though.
I thought the prediction was very fair.
Re: Penn St prediction
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 12:08 pm
by yosef13
getmyjive11 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 10, 2018 11:45 am
Pitt will play us tough simply because it is a rivalry and Pat Narduzzi places a premium on the game. With that said, I think App St may be the better team, particularly if the QB situation works out. I’m always worried the first game of the year. With all the new starters we have, this year is no exception. We are fortunate to have good leadership on the team and the new staters have a lot of experience, so I am optimistic that we will be okay. It make take a few games for us to settle in though.
I thought the prediction was very fair.
Thanks for your insight. I think it should be a good season for both of us.
Lots of Penn St alum in my part of NC. Good folks!
Re: Penn St prediction
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 12:13 pm
by hapapp
Yosef84 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 10, 2018 6:44 am
Teams have been loading up to stop the run for the past three years. If our rebuilt right side OL is clicking, we'll be just fine in the Belt.
Could be a big if.
Re: Penn St prediction
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 3:19 pm
by ASU3432Mi
What's the buzz in State College about the mass shooting threat at Beaver Stadium?
Re: Penn St prediction
Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 12:14 pm
by smokeybandit
ASU3432Mi wrote: ↑Fri Aug 10, 2018 3:19 pm
What's the buzz in State College about the mass shooting threat at Beaver Stadium?
Chalked up to nothing but a crazy person seeking attention or making a bad joke on twitter
Re: Penn St prediction
Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 3:15 pm
by CornCobPipes
This is one time I wish we were playing a formidable P5 team later in the season/schedule.....albeit I realize Penn State will be better a few games in as well. If our intangible ?s work out App could quite possibly be the best team as a whole we have ever had with more experience and staying injury free. But first game test at PSU not feeling any confidence especially with front line situations.
Re: Penn St prediction
Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 3:18 pm
by NoLongerLurking
Re: Penn St prediction
Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 4:18 pm
by JCline0429
Check out this comment from that site:Avatar
DelawareRiverRat • a day ago
The FBI would do better to investigate Franklin and the rest of the frauds who schedule up
undermanned and outclassed schools like Appalachian State (Where did they find this one at??), just so they can pad up their Power Rank stats. The lowest form of sportsmanship. I will be rooting on A-State to kick the everloving rear ends of PSU all up and down the field.
Re: Penn St prediction
Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 6:26 pm
by McLeansvilleAppFan
Very illogical. If we are as bad as River Rat states then we are not helping the power ratnk of Penn St if they beat us.
Re: Penn St prediction
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2018 9:16 am
by Jimpsu
ASU3432Mi wrote: ↑Fri Aug 10, 2018 3:19 pm
What's the buzz in State College about the mass shooting threat at Beaver Stadium?
https://www.centredaily.com/news/local/ ... 31405.html
Police made an arrest yesterday.