The Penn State Football Show

I just failed a test in aerospace not because I didn't know how to do the problems, but because the jackass gave us lengthy difficult problems to complete in only 50 minutes. Somehow segwaying into Penn State football....this team has talent. Great talent. Top ten talent. But certain things are holding them back from greatness. If I had 2 hours to do that test I would've gotten a 100% and if Penn State had a year of preseason to get prepared for the season, they'd be a top 10 team...but that's not how it is. Illinois is a mess right now, and it's possible that they could come out of their funk against Penn State, but with the defense that PSU has, no team is going to put up huge numbers. Daryll and Co. could easily be left sulking about that loss just as I could be curled up in a ball crying about this exam, but both Daryll and I have something in common, we forget about the past. This team still has a Big Ten title to play for, and I see them coming out on fire this Saturday. Getting away from Penn State might be just the thing they need. Sometimes 110,000 fans isn't the greatest thing, especially when they are crtiquing every block you make, every throw, catch, and cut. Champaign will be docile, their team is 1-3 and can't see them having much of a home field advantage.

Illinois surrendered 236 yards on the ground against OSU at 5.1 yards per carry. Juice threw 3 interceptions and they were held to 170 yards of total offense. Can Penn State shut down their offense like Ohio State did? Certainly, I think the two defenses are comparable. Can PSU run the ball? They will be able to. Illinois does not have a great pass rush, and Clark will be able to open things up. The Illini have given up an average of 254 yards through the air and QB's have an average rating of 145 against them. The pass sets up the run sets up the pass...etc. The offense will be able to execute, and the defense will be solid once again. A loss here would be crushing, but this team goes out and plays to win, not to avoid losing. Things could get ugly in East-Bumble, Illinois, but never count Juice and Arrelious Benn out of anything except a trip to L.L Bean. Zook can sure bring in some talent, but his coaching on the other hand could use a little help. Let's go