gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Aug 30, 2011 3:14pm
Figure we have some Indiana, maybe some Northwestern or PSU fans on here (maybe even a Minnesota fan 
)
Looking forward to seeing the Gophers out at USC this weekend. Forde called the upset in his column...I'm a little less optimistic, but I think Gray will be a total wildcard this year. He has the potential to be big time. So excited for Saturday!
A little Minnesota pump up video...
[video=youtube;A0XA-ZuBX0U][/video]
)Looking forward to seeing the Gophers out at USC this weekend. Forde called the upset in his column...I'm a little less optimistic, but I think Gray will be a total wildcard this year. He has the potential to be big time. So excited for Saturday!
A little Minnesota pump up video...
[video=youtube;A0XA-ZuBX0U][/video]
OneBuckeye
Posts: 5,888
Aug 30, 2011 3:19pm
I assume Gray is taking full QB duties this year? I think they will be much more competitive this year, we shall see.
In other news Gunner Keil 5* indiana recruit is the truth. Damn.
In other news Gunner Keil 5* indiana recruit is the truth. Damn.
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Aug 30, 2011 3:23pm
I read that too. It would be awesome, but I'm also not optimistic.gorocks99;877596 wrote:Looking forward to seeing the Gophers out at USC this weekend. Forde called the upset in his column...
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Aug 30, 2011 3:23pm
Yeah, Gray is full-time at QB now after being WR the past couple seasons. Listed at 6'4" 240 in the media guide, hopefully he'll be able to throw with some consistency (it's my one big concern about him; don't doubt that he can tote the rock).OneBuckeye;877603 wrote:I assume Gray is taking full QB duties this year? I think they will be much more competitive this year, we shall see.
In other news Gunner Keil 5* indiana recruit is the truth. Damn.
Kiel will be exciting to watch at IU, hopefully they give him time to develop rather than feeding him to the wolves though.
Also, looking forward to seeing what Persa does this year - if he's healthy. I guess we'll find out when they visit BC on Saturday.
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Falcons53
Posts: 203
Aug 30, 2011 3:24pm
Looking for the Nittany Lions to surprise some folks. The Alabama game will be a real test. The defense is healthy this year and deap. If the offense can establish something early, they could upset 'Bama.
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Aug 30, 2011 3:25pm
He was pretty good when healthy. I picked them to upset BC.gorocks99;877607 wrote:Also, looking forward to seeing what Persa does this year - if he's healthy. I guess we'll find out when they visit BC on Saturday.
OneBuckeye
Posts: 5,888
Aug 30, 2011 3:32pm
I think that one will be a defensive struggle. I expect Penn State's offense to suck pretty bad. Just don't see any playmakers out there for them.Falcons53;877609 wrote:Looking for the Nittany Lions to surprise some folks. The Alabama game will be a real test. The defense is healthy this year and deap. If the offense can establish something early, they could upset 'Bama.
OneBuckeye
Posts: 5,888
Aug 30, 2011 3:34pm
http://www.blackshoediaries.com/2011/8/29/2391945/penn-state-depth-chart-bolden-mcgloin-starters
Penn State depth chart. QB situation is shit much like a team we won't mention in this thread, Moye and Redd will have to play huge.
Penn State depth chart. QB situation is shit much like a team we won't mention in this thread, Moye and Redd will have to play huge.
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Aug 30, 2011 3:39pm
Preseason Heisman favorite Dan Persa may not play this weekend against BC. How will that impact his Heisman chances?
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Aug 30, 2011 3:42pm
He's basically screwed if he doesn't put up massive numbers in almost all games because, despite the oh-so-compelling "Persa Strong" campaign from NU, he's an afterthought. Missing what is Northwestern's premiere non-conference game would be a killer to his chances.karen lotz;877621 wrote:Preseason Heisman favorite Dan Persa may not play this weekend against BC. How will that impact his Heisman chances?
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Aug 30, 2011 3:46pm
karen lotz;877621 wrote:Preseason Heisman favorite Dan Persa may not play this weekend against BC. How will that impact his Heisman chances?
Yup. He would be proper fucked in his heisman campaign if he misses a game.gorocks99;877624 wrote:He's basically screwed if he doesn't put up massive numbers in almost all games because, despite the oh-so-compelling "Persa Strong" campaign from NU, he's an afterthought. Missing what is Northwestern's premiere non-conference game would be a killer to his chances.
OneBuckeye
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Aug 30, 2011 3:48pm
What happend?karen lotz;877621 wrote:Preseason Heisman favorite Dan Persa may not play this weekend against BC. How will that impact his Heisman chances?
gorocks99
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Aug 30, 2011 3:48pm
Recovery from his ACL injury has been slower than expected.OneBuckeye;877636 wrote:What happend?
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Aug 30, 2011 3:54pm
Which is probably reason enough he won't be in the Heisman race.gorocks99;877637 wrote:Recovery from his ACL injury has been slower than expected.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Aug 30, 2011 3:54pm
I thought he had an Achilles problem though. Did he have both?
gorocks99
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Aug 30, 2011 3:59pm
Oops, I meant Achilles, not ACL.WebFire;877640 wrote:I thought he had an Achilles problem though. Did he have both?
Writerbuckeye
Posts: 4,745
Aug 30, 2011 4:12pm
I'll be rooting for all the Big Ten schools (except one 
) to win their out of conference matchups.
And when TTUN plays the Fighting Irish -- I'll be avidly rooting for a meteor.
) to win their out of conference matchups.And when TTUN plays the Fighting Irish -- I'll be avidly rooting for a meteor.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Aug 30, 2011 4:37pm
I don't think that's really an upset. Pretty much a toss-up game.FatHobbit;877610 wrote:He was pretty good when healthy. I picked them to upset BC.
Interested to see how Russell Wilson looks for Wisconsin in their beatdown of UNLV on Thursday night.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Aug 30, 2011 5:29pm
Has PSU chosen a starter?
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
Aug 30, 2011 5:43pm
They announced today that the first game Bolden and McGloin will split time.se-alum;877713 wrote:Has PSU chosen a starter?
believer
Posts: 8,153
Aug 30, 2011 5:53pm
From the Centre Daily Times (State College): http://www.centredaily.com/2011/08/30/2894757/paterno-both-qbs-will-play-vs.htmlse-alum;877713 wrote:Has PSU chosen a starter?
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Aug 30, 2011 8:32pm
Thanks for the info.Hb31187;877727 wrote:They announced today that the first game Bolden and McGloin will split time.
I really dislike McGloin, so I hope Bolden wins out. I'm not sure I've seen a more cocky player than McGloin was before he ever accomplished anything. The meltdown against OSU was classic.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Aug 31, 2011 8:26am
Nice profile piece about MarQueis Gray from the Minneapolis paper: http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophers/128534313.html?page=all&prepage=1
BigAppleBuckeye
Posts: 2,935
Aug 31, 2011 11:09am
Agreed! And don't forget his meltdown in the bowl game, which was even worse ...se-alum;877876 wrote:Thanks for the info.
I really dislike McGloin, so I hope Bolden wins out. I'm not sure I've seen a more cocky player than McGloin was before he ever accomplished anything. The meltdown against OSU was classic.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Sep 1, 2011 5:29pm
First Big Ten team kicks off in just about 2.5 hours. Wisconsin should absolutely steamroll UNLV.