The Lions' Pride

I'm really interested to see fgs, kickoffs, the coin toss and halftime interviews as well. Bob vs. Urb with a sideline reporter is a matchup to watch.

A lot of them also seem to assume "we've done well against other pro style O's, so we'll do well in defending this one."

Frankly...who did MSU have at QB, TE, and WR that compares to PSU? Especially when they played OSU. Burbridge is talented, but IIRC he didn't play against OSU.

I kind of like our TE's against your LBs big mismatch. I also like our front seven against your O. The PSU D is going to be a more disciplined and much more fundamentally sound defense that OSU is going to face this year. I know your fan base has annointed Sparty the best, but their record tells a different story. This is going to be a good matchup and miller is going to have to beat us with his arm versus his legs. I think PSU has the edge here also. This is going to be a battle and barring any ST disasters PSU should win this close. The only way I see us losing is with a big mistake ST. This PSU team is going to wear the OSU D down, I see absolutely no discipline on this side of the ball.

I'm surprised its that low.

I wouldn't be shocked if PSU gets alot of play with that line.

Looks like you're also a fellow Phil's fan from your sig pics. Missing Harry Kalas too. The announcer with the golden pipes. I grew up listening to him and By Saam broadcasting Phils games on the radio.

Back On Topic: I am a little surprised that OSU is only a 3pt. favorite. But it is a road game for the Buckeyes and home team automatically gets a free 3 pts. for just being the host.

I live for the big games at Beaver Stadium and this one should match the hype. Looking forward to 110K fans in the seats for this one!

WE ARE...

? Each book I have looked at is PSU as the favorite by -1 to -2.5. Has the opening line been pounded that bad or did you misread your bookie?

Wow, to move 5 points that quick is strong. Thanks for the link.

Is Urban quitting due to health isses and OSU needs a replacement?

If BOB has a good showing next year Im really hoping some big donors pony up to keep him around. I also think it would have to be a large market NFL team for him to be interested.

Duh

There's a Giger article linked somewhere in another thread stating if BOB leaves before 5 years, he's on the hook for $2.3 million for the remaining time through the original 5-year contract not the full nine years of his amended contract. Don't see another college willing to pay that. NFL teams would be another story but I don't think he leaves until after the sanctions are over. I have a feeling loyalty is one of his stronger traits.

Like others said, the buyout might make it not extremely appealing for many college teams and NFL teams might want some more evidence. If he wins enough to make the amount a nonissue, I could see the shortest OB lasting at PSU is three years (for an NFL/college team to be wowed enough to buy him out). If he last that long, it lines up similar to the OSU situation (albiet still more difficult). We MIGHT be able to get a successful HC to come in replace him with the sanctions coming to an end and I think OB will keep the cupboard from being empty (although not fully stocked) due to his recruiting abilities.

However, I side with others, I see loyalty being an OB strong suit and he will stay thru the sanctions.

I also think his family situation making him less likely to want to disrupt the family. JMO, if I was in his shoes, I would want stability for my son (stability is one of the best thing you can provide a child with a developmental disorder) and PSU offers that, right now. He has a long-leash that he wouldn't have at many schools/NFL teams.

IF OB does leave, the one thing is that the next HC is getting handed one of the best S&C guys in college football. I would find it hard to believe that Fitz would leave PSU for anything other than a crazy amount of money and I assume we would match in a heartbeat though.