When I mentioned Dad's Day I thought it was possible that students were sitting with family members outside of the student section, so that's good to hear.
BEAT PURDUE.
And, when you consider that (1) we didn't have divisions in 2007 and (2) the HUGE upset in Columbus gave our season new life that NOBODY was expecting to get ... I'd say this weekend's game might actually be more crucial for the program than any we played in 2007 until the Rose Bowl.
BEAT PURDONT
Yeah, you make a good point. There wasn't really a singular "must win" type of game in 07 that I recall.And, when you consider that (1) we didn't have divisions in 2007 and (2) the HUGE upset in Columbus gave our season new life that NOBODY was expecting to get ... I'd say this weekend's game might actually be more crucial for the program than any we played in 2007 until the Rose Bowl.
Yeah, hoping the weather doesn't affect attendance too badly! Given the stakes and that it's the last home game, I am semi-hopeful that some student ticket deals start to pop up midweek to get this thing as full as possible. Need at least 48k to get that real home field advantage, IMO. You can hear a noticeable dropoff in "max crowd noise" with our smaller crowds, even if they're into it.
Without a doubt the most important game since Jan 1, 2008. Being able to (almost) clinch the West in Year 2 is a very strong sales pitch to a lot of recruits that we have not traditionally been in the mix for.And, when you consider that (1) we didn't have divisions in 2007 and (2) the HUGE upset in Columbus gave our season new life that NOBODY was expecting to get ... I'd say this weekend's game might actually be more crucial for the program than any we played in 2007 until the Rose Bowl.
Great job there, NittanyIlliniDawg. Thanks for your effort. Go Illini!
Let’s not panic! We have a good competitive football team with a very good above average coaching staff to direct them back in the right direction. BTW division championship is still there for the taking. Steadfast determination will get this win vs PU. Keep the faith! GO ILLINI!!!
N-I!! Thanks, NIDawg! Saw this when it was on! It was great that the commentators pointed it out and said it was great, too, emphasizing it to a national audience.
It was very cool. Our kids go to UGA, so whenever GameDay is there, we always sport a sign no one else would remotely have. Amongst the 1000 or so Georgia (Tennessee) signs, we’ll be the only ones with the Penn State, or in this case Illini sign and have the show focus upon it. Works every time as their roving cameramen are trained to look for the odd sign in the crowd. And UGA fans let us move up front during the Big Ten segment, and take thrill in getting on the broadcast themselves. Very nice fan base in Athens. At least when they’re winning, I guess.
Yeah - I didn't like how he chalked everything up to "not executing", rather then admitting his play calling was garbage at times.
Yeah, what unfortunate timing! Still pumped.
BEAT PURDUE.
Keep. buying tix!!! Team needs the support! BEAT PURDUE!!
Was just trying to check the tickets website, but it looks like it was down. Again, I care mostly how it looks to the players and a national audience, so I think our magic number for respectability is 50-52k! This is what over 56k looked like Saturday, for reference:
