There has also been a freshman transfer and CB Wallace is out for the year.Both reserves, but not a lot left in the DB for PSU, and that was expected to be their weak link anyway.

PSU fan here.  Certainly not trolling, so don't throw veggies.

Looking forward to the game on 9/1, like all of you are.  Will be in the stadium, and hopefully get a chance to tailgate with any Bobcat faithfull that make the trip..

Some points, after seeing your posts:
- We know about your team, and no one is overlooking you.  We respect Coach Solich and know he has the Bobcats at a high level.  Sorry, you might be overlooked by the casual fan, but not the serious fans, nor the coaches.  You are a good team, with a stud QB in a system that takes full advantage.  He accounted for 38 TDs last year.  Check.

- Every board has their fanatics.  I've identified yours.  I know ours.  The scandal has embarassed the entire alumni base.  It certainly isn't even over.  The team and program, what remains of it, are under a lot of scrutiny.  But we still have a team, and many of us are still supporting the players and coaches that had nothing to do with the scandal.  Hopefully you will see that support.  We'll ignore your trolls if you ignore ours.  Contrary to what some believe, the entire state of PA was not complicit in this matter.

- On the field, we are a great unknown.  New coaching staff, loss of much of our high profile players.  From the 2011 team, we return only 2 starters on offense, 5 on defense, and lost the ST players.  So of the 24 ... we return 7.  Experience and cohesiveness is not a strength.  But for the most part, we have talented kids who are embracing their chance to step up.  Finding playmakers will be the challenge. 

- Off the field, I can offer:
- give yourself plenty of time for getting to the game.  Traffic will be horrible, it always is. 
- get a parking pass now, from the ticket office.  They charge you $40 on game day to park in fields very far away from the stadium.  Your advance pass won't get you closer, but it will be easier on the wallet. 
- read the tailgating rules.  No charcoal grills.  You are mainly in grass lots, so fire is bad. 

Typically love the fans that travel, and look forward to sharing drinks with the Bobcat fans.  And good luck.

Agreed, nice post MD. Hopefully both the game and the BB talk can remain civil. I've been looking forward to this game, and this season, since early last season, when I thought it'd be a pretty close game even before the scandal/sanctions  broke. Should be a fun way to open the season (from my living room, can't afford to make this trip)

If there was a "like" button I would click it 

The main reason the D got torched was because the O was mostly absent that game.  Ohio scored 14, and 7 came when Dion Byrum picked off a pitch on a NW option and took it to the house.  He had three of Ohio's first four TDs that year.

That's funny because it was produced by the PSU Sports Information Department.  They'll appreciate your critique.

As for your thoughts, we don't really know to argue.  Practices are more open than before, but with so many new faces in new places, we won't know everything until 9/1. 

What we do know ...
- The starting RB is a converted WR.  He's quick but isn't a typical PSU power runner.
- Our DL and LB are the strength of the team, with preseason All Big Ten types on each group.  If the DL looks soft, I will be happy because the OL must be coming together. 
- DBs are a question mark.  We have some injuries in an already shallow group.  We'll be playing true freshmen. The starters may be on light contact to reduce injury risk (I hope).

We are not where we'll be after six games.  New players, new staff, new system.  An experienced team like the Cats definitely wants to get the Lions right out of the gate.  

If you see a flagpole with a Crab flag and the flag of Maryland, stop in for a drink.  

I had that very same thought last night. Always better to get teams with new systems before they have a chance to gel under in-season conditions.

QB McGloin Compares Self to Tom Brady

Funny article at:
http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_ex...
Are you serious? Prove it Sept. 1.

Spread now 5 1/2, that's down from 7 a short week or so ago.







GO BOBCATS

From what I've seen in four practices (one scrimmage), the spread should be higher.  Hate to say it, but the focus and energy of last year's camp isn't there this year.  Our WRs run sloppy routes, we have had many, many miscues on the offensive side, our power back hasn't played in two weeks and the heart and soul of our D is out for the year.  I hope I'm wrong, but I am expecting a slow start to the year.


* Please note that this post might differ from its original form due to unauthorized editing by the mullahs of BobcatAttack.com.

Was not expecting Super Beef back so soon from his self-imposed exile.

Who's next? 3-ball?

Don't forget "Marco" and "Mr. Jordan"!