For all but the last 5 minutes . . .

We Lion faithful saw a classic "keep it close enough to win at the end" game yesterday . . . driving late in the 4th quarter, within a touch and a 2 point conversion to get a tie . . . frustrating the number 1 team in the nation, leading them at half time, only to see the dream shattered by an interception run back for points . . . not once, but twice . . . arrgh!!!

No excuses, our Lions left points on the field early, failed to convert on some key drives, and stuck with consevative play calling too long . . . but . . . it wasn't over until Morelli threw his first interception of the 4th quarter. I liked the way PSU held in there the first 3 quarters and I think most of Penn State's detractors will admit the Lions are a much better team than credited. You gotta believe that most Buckeye players, coaches, and fans has some real serious doubts about the outcome of the game going into the 4th quarter . . . relish the victory while you can . . . wounded Lions are no treat at home the following year!

Tony Hunt looked awesome!

PSU's defense looked great . . . take away the improvised TD pass play in the 3rd quarter and you have a near-perfect PSU defensive performance.

Special teams and place kicking have some work to do.

As I said in an earlier post, Joe and Galon had some surprizes for OSU . . . smash mouth, up the gut running was the most obvious. I honestly thought the Lions could play hard enough to beat OSU . . . and for 3 quarters they did just that . . . I'm really glad it didn't come down to officiating or missing a 2 point conversion play. The Michigan game will be interesting.