D-Line Put Up or Shut Up Time

[RUsojo]

It's no secret losing Lambert has really hurt this team. It's also no secret the Dline has under performed. However, the stage is set for them this Saturday. It's senior night and States average line is having injury issues.

I'm not one who likes to emphasize results of one game to define players - it's not fair. But I believe for Hamilton and JPO not to show up BIG in this game, and guide the Dline to great performance, would Speak volumes when looking back at their on field contributions on the banks in a new and less flattering perspective.

They're great guys. Great for the locker room. And by association, we put them on a pedestool compared to their peers. I really believe they will rise to the occasion - but have they really earned that benefit of the doubt? I'm just not so sure.

 

[KNICKI]

I agree. The Evil Empire is coming. If they can't be inspired for this one, they never will be. Show some swagger & take out your frustrations for this horrible season. Attack this crappy O-line.

 

[Jabanero]

If PS needs to burn Fries red shirt, I'm sure one of our boys will break him right in...

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

They are undersized and slow

 

[AreYouNUTS]

I would like to think/hope DH has one last "great" game in him.

 

[knightfan7]

They are undersized and slow

Undersized? One of the biggest urban myths around. Compare them to the average DL in the B1G. They fall somewhere in the middle.

Tomorrow....

PSU....274.5

RU......276.8

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

Undersized? One of the biggest urban myths around. Compare them to the average DL in the B1G. They fall somewhere in the middle.

Tomorrow....

PSU....274.5

RU......276.8

Then under-stengthed, they get pushed around and put no pressure on opposing QBs

 

[zappaa]

Help them out by relentless, blatant, jail break blitzes every passing down without fail.
Create a frenzy in the ball yard while your at it

 

[charliem24]

Help them out by relentless, blatant, jail break blitzes every passing down without fail.
Create a frenzy in the ball yard while your at it

Would love to see this as well, along with a healthy dose of run blitzes, better change of stopping Barkley before he gets to the second level, once he gets there he's gonna be tough to slow down anyway.

 

[RUBlueLot]

Yes. All out blitz's and Cioffi on an island. That has worked historically.

 

[zappaa]

Yes. All out blitz's and Cioffi on an island. That has worked historically.

You're right, since we can't pressure a QB with four, at least we can't lose 50-0..:rolleyes:
We have one way and one way only to win, send more than they can block and create confusion