re: Penn St

I don't think we're good

I nonetheless think we'll have a good chance to beat PSU.

If I had to guess, we'll come out with a sharp gameplan and good play calling. TJ will be ok, Robby has a couple key runs. RBs are very good and the defense is clutch. We win something like 24-20.

Everyone's hope is renewed, then we struggle mightily to beat Missouri and the QBs look absolutely atrocious.

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This entire post is depressing. Have some stones AU alums. You are all men of constant sorrow.

27-17 AU.

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My optimistic post of the week. Here are some reasons I think we win.

1. PSU is one of those teams where home field advantage means a good bit and I think AU fans will make this one of the more hostile places they play all year.

2. Clifford is a very good qb at times, but the truth is I see him get injured a lot when he plays. I still think he will carve up our secondary, but if he takes a few hits I expect it to get in his head.

3. PSU has not shown that they have fixed their rushing attack. I think Singleton is a real deal at RB, but their line is very suspect. They did improve a LOT last week but it is tough to get much from that game.

4. If Purdue had a running game, PSU would have been routed. We will be the best running team they have faced so far.

5. Franklin tends to shite the bed at least twice a season so hopefully this is one of them.

6.Franklin just got a big fat extension and the truth is this game, while important to them, does not significantly impact their goals with a win or a loss. Harsin and company know what this game means for AU.

If we keep from having turnovers, I like our chances.

AU 23
PSU 20