The Penn State Football Show

Penn State had so many question marks heading into this season, and unfortunately after playing Youngstown State, it's hard to have a lot of those questions answered. This week will prove different. Alabama is a solid team all around with no glaring weaknesses, and unlike Hannibal, Saban and the Tide aren't overlooking anything. Their offense is loaded with talent at WR and RB, they have a physical line that has three new starters, and a quarterback that doesn't turn the ball over. Their defense has talent, but there are a lot of new starters and they are without their best player in Marcell Dareus. Can Penn State's offensive line give Bolden time to throw and create holes for the Penn State backs?

Penn State has some firepower of their own on offense. Bolden didn't look like a freshman. He checked down, made accurate throws, didn't get happy feet, and really didn't make any bad decisions. If he is given some protection, I think he can succeed tonight. The offensive line is the huge question. They looked terrible in run blocking last week, but didn't give up a sack and really didn't even have any penetration on passing downs. For Penn State to have a chance they need a running game. The backs looked good against Youngstown and rumors have it that we will see two tailbacks in the same backfield tonight. Kevin Newsome will get in the game as well, possibly in the game at the same time as Bolden. Go for it. Penn State can do a lot of offense, and if the line can play well they have a great shot to win this game.

Penn State's defense is the best 'Bama will play all year and not a lot of people know that. The linebackers are fast, physical, and not in short supply. The secondary is better than we have seen in years. Great speed, excellent tacklers, and some swagger. The only question will be the pass rush which was non-existent last weekend, but look to see more blitzes with guys like Hodges and Stupar to make McElroy throw the ball early.

I have to go with Alabama in this game, but if the offensive line shows up, Penn State could shock the world. If I see another clip of the 1979 Sugar Bowl I'm going to murder someone.

Let's go