Official 2014 Penn State Football Thread

[ulf]

The ACC has much better bowl destinations than Birmingham.

I suppose. They also have enough destinations for all of their bowl eligible teams.

Spoiler B1G burn

[Sam's Drunk Dog]

"@McMurphyESPN: Penn State vs. Boston College in Pinstripe Bowl, source told @ESPN"

[PghSkins]

$75 a pop, was thinking about going. Already been to NYC this year and who knows what the weather will be like though... think I will stay indoors.

[Sam's Drunk Dog]

I have no interest in sitting in the cold and watching them most likely lose.

[count2infinity]

I'll watch from the comfort of my couch until about half-time where BC will have a 30-7 lead on us.

[DontToewsMeBro]

you think a team that is 123rd in the NCAA in passing yards is going to be putting up points on our defense in this game? This has the makings of a 13-10 snoozer.

[PghSkins]

you think a team that is 123rd in the NCAA in passing yards is going to be putting up points on our defense in this game? This has the makings of a 13-10 snoozer.

I agree, every game but 2 was at least close. BC will probably win but they are not getting a blowout win with that offense vs a top national defense.

[Dickie Dunn]

Michael O'Connor transferring.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/sto ... r-transfer

Unexpected, but I guess not really a surprise. He and his "people" seem like they've always had an eye toward his future post-college football. He didn't commit to Penn State as much as he committed to Bill O'Brien and Hackenberg's regression this season was probably pretty alarming for someone trying to become the best pocket-passer they can be.

[count2infinity]

tough to be surprised by the move. wish him the best of luck.

[DontToewsMeBro]

JUCO OT Paris Palmer (#2 in the country) decommitted from SCar and plans on meeting with Franklin and company. Would be a big get.

How many recruits can we poach from Pitt? gotta think Franklin is circling western PA like a hawk right now.

[shafnutz05]

It's official. Huge get

[Sam's Drunk Dog]

This is the first recruiting season I've followed in earnest and I've realized more than ever that it's not over until signing day. Franklin's done a great job recruiting so far. Hopefully these recruits stay committed and it translates to on the field success.

[PghSkins]

Instant upgrade on the OL. Flippin' sweet.

To SDD's point- assuming he's really coming.

[shafnutz05]

http://247sports.com/Season/2015-Footba ... ce=Big-Ten" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Current B1G recruitment rankings...pretty crazy seeing the separation between OSU/PSU and the rest of the conference. And my oh my how Michigan has fallen on hard times, incredible seeing them ranked last in recruiting in the entire conference.

Nationally, Penn State still firmly inside the Top 10, with 12 4-star recruits and 8 3-star recruits. I think this team is trending upwards, really excited to see where they stand this year and next.

[count2infinity]

Looks like that 1 5 star guy is the difference up at the top. PSU has been having good recruiting classes now for a couple years. They are bordering on a great recruiting class this coming year.

[Sam's Drunk Dog]

It's official. Huge get

Apparently he already signed his LOI and will be enrolling in time for the Spring semester.

[DontToewsMeBro]

With Pitt basically in a constant state of turmoil, Franklin needs to put a chokehold on western PA with these next two classes. As far as the on-field product goes, I don't see us improving much next year but I could see them making some noise in 2016.

[Sam's Drunk Dog]

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[slappybrown]

Respect for the old school "go state beat Pitt"

[columbia]

I'd sabotage their powerlines, even if they were Pens fans.

[PghSkins]

In laws Christmas party is Saturday starting at 4, which means I GET TO WATCH THE PSU BOWL GAME AT A TINY HOUSE FULL OF PITT FANS!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

fml

UPDATE: Pitt fan brother in law has the flu. To ensure non contagion the Christmas party is postponed to New Year's. Pinstripe Bowl viewing in comfort of my family room re-established.

[Sam's Drunk Dog]

Allen Robinson makes that catch.

[columbia]

That seems like a bad place to watch a football game.

[PghSkins]

PSU alternating between great and stupid so far.

[PghSkins]

Tyler Murphy's Eagle Wings motion on shotgun snaps is brilliant coreography. 10/10 would watch again.