MSU & PSU Thoughts

What a difference one week made.

Looking forward to the IU-PSU game coming up for homecoming weekend in Bloomington, I have to first reflect on the Michigan State fiasco. I am truly at a loss for the performance that I seen Saturday night by this team.

The offense did not produce, though it is hard to fault the offense for not getting going when they only got to run 14 plays in the first half, putting up 13 points in those 14 plays.

The defense play was just not there, rather it was a lack of focus on part of the players, or just poor choices on who to play where, and it was despicable to watch. We were toasted for 460 all purpose yards by 2 players.

There however were some bright spots.

Lewis breaking a 59 yard run for a TD for the first play, the return team continually put us in good field position, even though they fumbled one away. Austin Star now has the record for consecutive field goals, and Austin Thomas was credited for 22 tackles. Nick Polk forced a fumble in which Porter mad a scoop and score, and James Hardy extended his streak of consecutive games with at least 1 TD catch to 8, and giving him 9 on the season. Despite the amount of yardage that was gave up, the defensive line played well, not many runs went up the middle, and the increased the season sack total by 3 for a grand total of 32. Remember, the goal for the SEASON was 30.

We are far from done this season. These guys have to step up and play their game, keep loose and level headed, and not allow them to get rattled. PSU comes to town Saturday, after an impressive win over Wisconsin. They are going to be confident, and looking pass the Hoosiers, thinking they will move from 10-0 to 11-0 all time against us. Big mistake PSU, the IU Believe Train is fueled and you’re nothing more than a penny on the tracks as we get to 6-2 and get ready to go bowling!

The Mike P'review will be up by noon tomorrow.

GO HOOSIERS!!!

EDIT: I must apologize to the readers. Due to circumstance at work, I have not been able to complete my preview of the Penn State game. I will try to finish it this evening after practice, and post it late tonight. Thanks.