It certainly wasn’t the prettiest of games. We watched the Nittany Lions lose their starting halfback, fullback, and one of the best defensive players in the nation at linebacker. Then, to add insult to injury, we saw PSU run the same inside give to the backup halfback with minimal success, and enough missed field goals to make Jay Feely look like Morten Andersen.
However, there were a couple really bright spots. Tamba Hali looked really tough, Zematis got a pick, and PSU extended their 2 minute drill success (7 scores in 8 attempts) by scoring a touchdown in 2 plays (11 seconds) before halftime.
Overall, you can’t beat a triple overtime win in the Orange Bowl to go 11-1 on the year.
Except if maybe my DVR wouldn’t have cut off the end of the game…or if PSU had won in triple overtime in the Rose Bowl.
Regardless, it was an exciting game even if it was frustrating, and I think Lindy is beginning to love College FB more than the NFL. She is impressed with the option play, and is saddened that the linebacker speed in the NFL has procluded the use of the option in that league. She told me that. She tells me a lot of stuff.
