College Football Playoff Thread

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

6 hours ago, gonzo1105 said:

I don’t know why people say this as it pertains to Texas especially. I know transitive property isn’t effective but Georgia beat Texas not once but twice in the season and Notre Dame beat Georgia. Ewers isn’t a great QB and UGAs defense owned Texas. I think ND vs Texas would be a really close matchup 

my view on Texas might be skewed by how they looked early in the year. I didn’t seem them too much as the season went on. I know they started very hot.

[muppy]

I will admit to this game being almost too stressful. I didn't appreciate it lol I'm just being honest. 

 

so gamewatch here in socal at the Alumni Boosters club bar . 50 people showed up with kids. Green bling was given out including glitter green pom poms and shamrock necklaces LOL

 

so my view of the game is skewed in favor of ND. If they lose next game I'll be sad but not despondent. What a fun ride. I love the Coach. 

 

GO IRISH

 

I understand the hate. I don't mind it.  The scoreboard as always will ultimately rule.

 

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[jkeerie]

1 hour ago, muppy said:

I will admit to this game being almost too stressful. I didn't appreciate it lol I'm just being honest. 

 

so gamewatch here in socal at the Alumni Boosters club bar . 50 people showed up with kids. Green bling was given out including glitter green pom poms and shamrock necklaces LOL

 

so my view of the game is skewed in favor of ND. If they lose next game I'll be sad but not despondent. What a fun ride. I love the Coach. 

 

GO IRISH

 

I understand the hate. I don't mind it.  The scoreboard as always will ultimately rule.

 

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Notre Dame is infinitely more likeable with Freeman as coach versus that arrogant arse Kelly.  ND was my Mom's favorite team (mostly because of Regis Philbin.).  So even though I was pulling for my PSU, I don't feel bad losing to the Irish.  Allar played poorly right from the beginning.  I always know if he's "on" from his first few passes.  Not last night.  So, I will be pulling for the Irish the rest of the way.

[D. L. Hot-Flamethrower]

Penn St. has to win a game like that and will rue the day for not getting it done in this kind of a matchup. They're QB/WR passing game was so lacking I don't know what to say.

[C.Biscuit97]

17 minutes ago, jkeerie said:

Notre Dame is infinitely more likeable with Freeman as coach versus that arrogant arse Kelly.  ND was my Mom's favorite team (mostly because of Regis Philbin.).  So even though I was pulling for my PSU, I don't feel bad losing to the Irish.  Allar played poorly right from the beginning.  I always know if he's "on" from his first few passes.  Not last night.  So, I will be pulling for the Irish the rest of the way.

I’m very comfortable with myself but Freeman is the most handsome coach in my lifetime, slightly edging out Bill Belichick.  
 

I don’t think Leonard is a nfl qb and think he limits them. But he had some big plays and has a ton of heart.

3 minutes ago, D. L. Hot-Flamethrower said:

Penn St. has to win a game like that and will rue the day for not getting it done in this kind of a matchup. Their QB/WR passing game was so lacking I don't know what to say.

ND has one of the best defenses in the nfl but Allar was awful last night. 

[T master]

Don't watch much college ball and if i do i only want to see players that we might want in the draft, any one got any suggestions of who we might like ?

[SirAndrew]

18 minutes ago, D. L. Hot-Flamethrower said:

Penn St. has to win a game like that and will rue the day for not getting it done in this kind of a matchup. They're QB/WR passing game was so lacking I don't know what to say.

Allar was terrible, but they didn’t complete one pass to a receiver. That’s also a system failure. Penn State will always be a really good team, but they aren’t going anywhere if they don’t figure out how to run an effective offense. They have the talent to run mediocre teams out of the building, but can’t score enough points against good opponents. 

[Simon]

14 minutes ago, SirAndrew said:

Allar was terrible, but they didn’t complete one pass to a receiver. That’s also a system failure. Penn State will always be a really good team, but they aren’t going anywhere if they don’t figure out how to run an effective offense. They have the talent to run mediocre teams out of the building, but can’t score enough points against good opponents. 

 

I don't love Andy Kotelnicki but I have to recognize that the system is sort of designed to protect Drew Allbatross from himself. He's co-ordinating with one arm tied behind his back because of his QB. It can be done (see: Balt) but it really limits what you're able to run.

[gonzo1105]

9 minutes ago, Simon said:

 

I don't love Andy Kotelnicki but I have to recognize that the system is sort of designed to protect Drew Allbatross from himself. He's co-ordinating with one arm tied behind his back because of his QB. It can be done (see: Balt) but it really limits what you're able to run.

I worked with Andy, great guy. He actually gave me my big break in college football. Even the Penn State fans for the most part said he called a great game but Allar was so bad yesterday that even his playcalling was being sabotaged by Allar. 
 

If you have looked at all of Kotelnickis stops they have been a severe run offense with a dominant line that uses a mobile QB to win with both his feet and arm. Allar has the arm but is an average decision maker and is not as mobile as Tyree Jackson, Jason Bean, and Jalon Daniels are so that limits his offense as well

[SirAndrew]

4 minutes ago, Simon said:

 

I don't love Andy Kotelnicki but I have to recognize that the system is sort of designed to protect Drew Allbatross from himself. He's co-ordinating with one arm tied behind his back because of his QB. It can be done (see: Balt) but it really limits what you're able to run.

I agree, Allar clearly doesn’t live up to the hype, but how do you not run at least one WR screen? Do they have no playmakers beyond Warren? I mean that as a genuine question because I didn’t watch many PSU games this year. Kotelnicki is definitely limited by Allar, but then he doesn’t recognize it as he should imo. If Kotelnicki fully recognized Allar’s limitations, they should have been more conservative before having Allar throw the game losing pick. 

2 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said:

I worked with Andy, great guy. He actually gave me my big break in college football. Even the Penn State fans for the most part said he called a great game but Allar was so bad yesterday that even his playcalling was being sabotaged by Allar. 
 

If you have looked at all of Kotelnickis stops they have been a severe run offense with a dominant line that uses a mobile QB to win with both his feet and arm. Allar has the arm but is an average decision maker and is not as mobile as Tyree Jackson, Jason Bean, and Jalon Daniels are so that limits his offense as well

Do you think he can scheme a good passing game with a pocket passer? That’s what I wonder when I watch Penn Stare. The run game looks far more developed schematically. I’m not saying he’s a bad coordinator. I just wonder if Penn State needs to recruit a different type of QB to maximize the talents of the coordinator. 

[gonzo1105]

8 minutes ago, SirAndrew said:

I agree, Allar clearly doesn’t live up to the hype, but how do you not run at least one WR screen? Do they have no playmakers beyond Warren? I mean that as a genuine question because I didn’t watch many PSU games this year. Kotelnicki is definitely limited by Allar, but then he doesn’t recognize it as he should imo. If Kotelnicki fully recognized Allar’s limitations, they should have been more conservative before having Allar throw the game losing pick. 

Do you think he can scheme a good passing game with a pocket passer? That’s what I wonder when I watch Penn Stare. The run game looks far more developed schematically. I’m not saying he’s a bad coordinator. I just wonder if Penn State needs to recruit a different type of QB to maximize the talents of the coordinator. 

I believe he would have worked better with a guy like Beau. People have to remember building a system can take time  especially because Kotelnicki didn’t have anyone from his system join him. He had to teach all the players and coaches his terminology. I believe he would prefer a mobile QB who can add to the run game scheme. People forget just how bad that Penn State offense was last year and how much it improved in his first year. Andy will be a Power 4 HC if he wants to be sooner rather than later, I’d ask him to give me a job but the wife makes too much money to go back into the game for the amount off the field guys make

[Simon]

28 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said:

I worked with Andy, great guy. He actually gave me my big break in college football.

 

Glad to hear he's a good man, even gladder that he helped you get a foot in the door.

My only real beef with him is the tendency to unnecessarily overcomplicate things at times. I get that he's trying to build a diverse HC resume but sometimes I wish he would lean more toward the KISS concept with that OLine and two really good college backs.

 

30 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said:

Allar has the arm but is an average decision maker and is not as mobile 

 

I congratulate you on being an extraordinarily generous man with your assessment 

[Solomon Grundy]

Quinn Ewers is not as good as advertised 

[Draconator]

I think that was targeting on Ohio State.

[Motorin']

Between these four teams in the semi-final, there's a ton of potential defensive starters that could improve our defense next year. Just saying. 

 

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

Is it just me or does ewers creep

up unnecessarily in the pocket on just about every throw?

[JMM]

I didn't realize Arch Manning is Josh Allen size wise. Impressive.

[gonzo1105]

Ohio State has completely owned this first half and squandered it. Game should not be tied 

[HurlyBurly51]

House call!

[Ralonzo]

Now THAT is how you run a screen