2024 Penn State Offseason Thread

[FearlessF]

Penn State would've made the playoffs in a lot of these Franklin years with 12 teams.  So seems odd to think about firing him now.

so, the goal is to get into the playoff or win it?
is the goal to challenge for a conference championship or win it?

[Kris60]

so, the goal is to get into the playoff or win it?
is the goal to challenge for a conference championship or win it?

The knee jerk reaction would be to say “win it.”  But a more realistic goal for many schools is simply getting there.  Getting there will now put a few more schools in the national spotlight which should help with recruiting, enrollment, etc.  If last year’s game against Ole Miss was a playoff game and not just a bowl game outside of the playoffs it would have gotten much more pregame coverage and eyeballs on the game.

[MrNubbz]

I think Drew Allar is going to hold PSU back a little bit this year, just like he did last year.  He may develop, but I just don't see it from this kid.

Ya he's big with an arm but seems - not real smooth or relaxed sort of quirky - in the little I've seen of him. I'm guessing he's their number one breaking camp

[FearlessF]

The knee jerk reaction would be to say “win it.”  But a more realistic goal for many schools is simply getting there.  Getting there will now put a few more schools in the national spotlight which should help with recruiting, enrollment, etc.  If last year’s game against Ole Miss was a playoff game and not just a bowl game outside of the playoffs it would have gotten much more pregame coverage and eyeballs on the game.

does Penn St. settle for this?
many schools...

they obviously have some elite history not that long ago

[847badgerfan]

PSU is not at the level it was prior to joining the Big Ten.

Let's hope that is a recurring thing with these new schools coming in.

PSU hasn't fallen too far, but competing for an MNC is not as "easy" as it once was for them. 

Should have gotten one in 1994 as a Big11Ten member, but they got hosed.

[MrNubbz]

Hey the Bug Eaters already had to share one

[Kris60]

does Penn St. settle for this?
many schools...

they obviously have some elite history not that long ago

I think for Penn St you take it one step at a time.  In the 4 team system they have been just outside of it looking in.  In this model they look to be a team that will usually  be in the mix to make it in.  Once you’re in you are a bigger part of the national conversation longer.  Win a game or two and you’re part of it even longer.  That could lead to bigger recruits or more motivated NIL partners to help you get over the hump to the ultimate prize.

[FearlessF]

PSU is not at the level it was prior to joining the Big Ten.

Let's hope that is a recurring thing with these new schools coming in.

PSU hasn't fallen too far, but competing for an MNC is not as "easy" as it once was for them.

Should have gotten one in 1994 as a Big11Ten member, but they got hosed.

the Big11Ten hosed them
that didn't bother the Big11 much

but, when Michigan got hosed by the Big11 in 97, they woke up and changed

[MrNubbz]

UofM had won a half of an NC since '48 so the BIG was hardly catering.They waited to let UNL in to start that - and I'm not defending the skunk weasels just the League. let's be clear on that 

[FearlessF]

just sayin, PSU bitchin didn't move the needle

Michigan bitchin did

[MrNubbz]

PSU had been just beating up on Pitt/WVU - when they could. But would have opened a can whoop ass on the "Skers 

[FearlessF]

[847badgerfan]

PSU had been just beating up on Pitt/WVU - when they could. But would have opened a can whoop ass on the "Skers

In 1994?

[FearlessF]

PSU had a great offense
it would have been a good game until halftime