When Will a Win be Good Enough II?
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Penn State 46
Michigan 17
“If you look at all the fluff that Joe Paterno has on the schedule, it’s pretty hard not to have a decent season. Even though they will lose to Ohio State, Michigan and Wisconsin, his schedule is set up for a bowl game.” - August 31, 2008
Two down.
“For a team that was No. 1 in defense and offense in its division, Penn State lost the first half hands down. In fact, the way they played, they would have been taken to the cleaners by a lot of teams.” - October 20, 2008
Lost the first half, hands down…. by a final score of 17-14. Penn State still ranks #8 in the country (#1 in the Big 10) in defensive yards-per-game. Penn State still ranks #11 in the country (#2 in the Big 10) in offensive yards per game.
“I’m a Penn State fan but Ohio State’s offensive and defensive lines could be the difference in next week’s game. Michigan dominated the line of scrimmage for half of the game and they’re not nearly the team Ohio State is.” - October 20, 2008
Michigan did not dominate the line of scrimmage for half of the game. Starting with 13 minutes remaining in the 2nd quarter, Michigan rushed for a total of 92 yards. 47 of those yards came in the final 2 minutes of the game, with score well out-of-reach for Michigan at 46-17. Michigan was also sacked three times in that time frame, once for a safety.
“I’m watching the Penn State-Michigan game. Looks like Michigan left at halftime. That’s why Penn State is winning.” - October 20, 2008
Who told them to leave? I’m aware that Rich Rodriguez has a bit of a history of calling it quits before the fat lady sings, but even he should know that games are 60 minutes long.
“Penn State is undefeated and still has not beaten a team currently ranked in the top 25. In fact, I wonder if any of the teams they’ve beaten have a winning record at this point. Don’t go beating your chests, Nittany Lions fans.” - October 20, 2008
Illinois is 4-3. Oregon State is 4-3. Three of Penn State’s last four games are against teams with the following records: 7-1, 5-3, and 6-2.
“Yes, Penn State fans. Whether you want to admit it or not, but the Big Ten is down this year. Penn State has a good team, but not a great team. You will find that out when you play teams outside the Big Ten.” - October 19, 2008
There aren’t too many opportunities for that, now are there? At this point in the season, bowl games are the only non-conference games that remain. Joe Paterno is a record 23-12-1 in bowl games.
