Joke Week: Temple
Dear Temple, please stop coming here!!!
How many more times do we have to play this lousy team???
Normally, this is the post where I offer up ten jokes about the opponent. But our pathetic AD has already forced the biggest joke of all upon the legions of paying Penn State customers: a lifetime of playing Temple!!! Will it ever end?
If only for a moment, JoePa’s Doghouse would like to take your mind off the sad state of our variety-less non-conference scheduling.
Anybody hear any good Temple jokes lately....
Blue White Roundtable: Ugh Edition
Major congratulations are in order for the loyal Nittany Lion football players and to Bill O’Brien for his first head coaching win!
After a fun Saturday of tailgating and footballing to the backdrop of absolutely perfect weather, next up is…Temple. Yuck.
Someone who never elicits a “yuck,” good ol Adam from Black Shoe Diaries has some more questions this week. Be sure to head on over to BSD later this week for a “greatest hits” of sorts. In the meantime, check out what these appreciative United State citizens are saying:
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A Sneak Preview of Penn State Walk-On Tryouts
The staff said they're only looking for the warriors. JPDH got a first-hand look at what the PSU coaching staff has in mind for those wishing to make the team:
Respect Week: Navy
To Bill the Goat, Beaver Stadium is one giant Saladworks
Stop the presses. There is no Hate to be had this week on account of the opponent. The Midshipmen of Navy are sailing into town on Saturday and they deserve our full respect.
JoePa’s Doghouse would like to express its gratitude for the service of the men and women of the Naval Academy. Their bravery, courage, and dedication allow us to enjoy the freedom of this great country.
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In the absence of Hate, we have decided to take a different, less slanderous approach to our weekly opponent hazing.
Anybody hear any good Navy jokes lately....
OLine/Offense Film Room: UVa, Part 1
So I managed to properly set my DVR to record the game last Saturday unlike the prior week (surely due to first game of the season jitters) and began my review of the game last night. I only made it through the first few series before heavy eyes forced me to bed, but I'll finish tonight as Sweet Polly Purebred is taking an early flight to the wedding we're scheduled to attend this Saturday (curses to all who schedule weddings on fall Saturdays -- don't doubt me when I say I'll try to watch the game during the ceremony on BTN2Go or ESPN3 or however it might be available).
Here's how the breakdown went: I rewatch every offensive play four times. The first few at full speed, stopping the first run through pre-snap to note the two formations. The second time after I know the play, I pause it presnap again to determine what McGloin is seeing and what he might be pointing out and why. After this I might rewatch it one or two more times to determine the specific parts of the field to pay better attention to, which at that point I re-watch frame-by-frame in slow motion.
Blue-White Roundtable: That Team With The Goat Edition
I would be remiss if I did not point out how much fun we had in Charlottesville. Virginia fans were very nice and classy. I hope that Ohio $tate plays them in the future and takes note of how fans should behave.
Now we turn our attention to the Naval Academy and their lovable mascot, Bill the Goat. Never one to baaaaa-ck away from his duties, Adam from Black Shoe Diaries has come up with some more questions. Be sure to head on over to BSD later this week for a “greatest hits” of sorts. In the meantime, check out what these appreciative United State citizens are saying:
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Follow the jump to read us doggs’ thoughts…
Hate Week: Virginia
The only denomination accepted in Charlottesville
Last week, Hate took a vacation. His mortal enemy Love took over to shower the players with his appreciation. Look where that got us.
Now angrier than ever, Hate returns at an appropriate time. 364 days of the year, Virginia is for lovers. This Saturday, however, the 10th state is for HATERS.
Blue-White Roundtable: Hoo’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf Edition
The first game is in the books. It is now time for the emotional roller coaster to settle down. Let’s all take a deep breath and remember that what happened on Saturday was only one game.
Now that we have learned from our first week’s mistakes, Adam from Black Shoe Diaries has got a fresh batch of questions. Be sure to head on over to BSD later this week for a “greatest hits” of sorts. In the meantime, check out what these new Ohio-haters are saying:
Nittany Lions Den
Black Shoe Diaries
The 50-Yard Lion
Follow the jump to read us doggs’ thoughts…
Your 2012 Pellagate Invitation
Lot 17 (1st white building behind the Ag Arena)
In 2012, Pellagate celebrates its 6th year of tailgating. Ever loyal, we suffered no attrition this year. Our spot remains the same. And the treasure chest of crappy beer is no lighter than it was this time last year.
Since last time, Pellagate’s Penn State Alumni Association has grown by one. Congrats, Big Dog! The Pellagate Fit Club has produced 2 P90X2 graduates. Way to go, T-Money and Rowlff! As usual, the Tailgate Princess tiara remains on the lovely head of Mrs Rowlff Dogg.
By now you are probably asking: what improvements has Pellagate made this year? For starters, P has a great surprise in store for everyone. Add to that the audio and culinary innovations that are sure to kick it up a notch. Also, let’s not forget about the standing celebrity invitations. Perhaps this is the year that Leighton Meester, Ashley Greene, or Channing Tatum (for the ladies) finally shows up…
You’ll just have to stop by and find out. Unless, of course, you are on this list. In which case, you are not welcome.
Pellagate’s Blacklist
Rodney Erickson
PSU Board of Trustees members
Mark Emmert
Louis Freeh
Catherine Tate
James Spader
Carl from The Walking Dead
One final note: Pellagate is a NO CHILDREN ZONE. Please respect our only rule and leave the kiddies at home.
So, check out the map. If you’re in the area, stop by and say hi. Grab a PBR. Talk some college football. Get your butt kicked in beer pong.
2012 Preview: A Walking Dead Look At Penn State’s Season
Mark Emmert is determined to keep this door locked for 4 years.
Never before has predicting Penn State’s football season been such a daunting task. In the last decade under Joe Paterno, it was simple. Find the teams ranked ahead of us and predict a loss. Chalk up the teams ranked below us as a win. If a team was in Penn State’s general ranking vicinity named Purdue, Michigan State, or Illinois, call it a victory. If their name was Iowa, Wisconsin, or Michigan, call it a loss.
There were other surefire tells just by looking over the roster. Is there a defensive end who can negate the vanilla defense’s lack of blitzing and create turnovers on his own? If you have a Maybin, Hali, or Haynes, chances are it’ll be a 10 win season. Is the offensive line rebuilding (again)? If so, you will max out at 8-9 wins.
What do you do when that blueprint is blown up by roster defections and a coaching overhaul? You look at the football program for what the NCAA has made it over the next four years: a walker.
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