Well, another year of Penn State football is around the corner, and I am sure some of you Penn State fans want to know what's going on in the world of PSU football.
This offseason might not have been the greatest one. For one, the early departure of Justin King did not help the secondary. Also, losing senior leader and Captain Dan Connor isn't for the better, and senior-to-be LB Sean Lee's season-ending knee surgery cost the team the next great PSU linebacker.
Last year was another disappointing one. With most of the starters coming back, things were looking up for the Nittany Lions. Unfortunately, Mr. Anthony Morelli wasn't up to par with his game, single-handedly losing about half of PSU's four losses.
This year Penn State returns 17 starters, and I'm sure you don't hope for another repeat of last year.
As I'm sure most of you know, there is a big QB battle in camp between Pat Devlin (Soph) and Darryl Clark (Jr). I guess I'll get started on the prediction thing now. Darryl Clark will start the year with Devlin getting some snaps in the game.
Well, let's get started on the game-by-game predictions.
August 30, 2008
Penn State vs Coastal Carolina
I really hope Penn State comes out with some fire to start the season. Even though it's a "cupcake game," we all know what happened to Michigan last year.
I think Clark and the offense will roll, and the defense will be nothing short of spectacular.
Score: 55-3 Penn State
September 6, 2008
Penn State vs Oregon State
Penn State fans should really be happy that this game is at the Valley. This Beavers team is good and should not be taken lightly by the Nittany Lions. The Beavers have finished in the top three in the Pac 10 for the past two years, and by the look of their roster I'd say they are shaped to repeat this kind of effort.
I don't think that there will be much scoring in this one. The defense saves the O and Penn State squeaks out a close one.
Score: 17-14 Penn State
September 13, 2008
Penn State @ Syracuse
I don't believe that the Orange will put up much of a fight in their own building. They don't match up well with Penn State.
Expect PSU to pound the ball away with Royster and Green for most of the game in a dominating performance from both the O and the D.
Score: 31-6 Penn State
September 20, 2008
Penn State vs Temple
I have to admire what Al Golden has done for a struggling, or for better words, flat-out bad Temple program. He led the Owls to their first four-win season since 2002. However, while I do believe Temple will continue to improve, they still don't have the offensive power to beat the Nittany Lions.
Clark, Royster and Butler all have career days, but who cares, it's Temple.
Penn State gets through its non-conference schedule without a loss and is 4-0 going into conference play.
Score: 45-0 Penn State
September 27, 2008
Penn State vs Illinois
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Gustavo Destro about 1 year ago
I'm sorry but they are NOT winning at Madison, Wis. That is the most underrated "thoughest place to play" in college football, the fans are racous and the Wisconsin team is going to be really good this years.
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David Houser about 1 year ago
trust me. I know. I had the pleasure of taking a trip 2 years ago to see the game between PSU and UW. The stadium is rockin and should get some recognition.
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Brett Lissenden about 1 year ago
hey Chris I just wrote a similar article this morning -- I think we have a lot of similar thoughts. You should read mine and offer any comments. I think PSU will have a tough time with Wisconsin, but overall I share your optimism for the upcoming season. I think the offense will finally be threatening to other teams again.
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Ray about 1 year ago
I think 10-2 is a good prediction but I don't think we will lose to MSU. My guess is either Illi at home or Wisc. on the road.
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Paul Diehm about 1 year ago
PSU isn't beating Wisconsin in Madison.
Losses: @ Wisconsin, @ OSU, and either @ Purdue or @ Iowa. See a trend? PSU is a lousy road team, not bad, not terrible...LOUSY road team.
If PSU loses to IL we're looking at a 7-5 season or worse.
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P Christmas about 1 year ago
Justin King was a loss but he got burned a few times by lack of height. Not that Penn State DBs have always been the tallest. Other age old question is whether Joe Pa plays young guys over seniors and does inexperience complicate the play book written for a starting QB who probably won't be a traditional, stand-in-the-pocket quarterback. We Are...
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