Beano Cook Watch 10.27.2009
I have not been doing Beano Watch lately for a couple of reasons 1.) Carroll H. Cook (‘54 Pitt) has missed some chats 2.) He is not offering much about Penn State beyond “bad non conference schedule.” This week is a little better.
pete caroll (USC): Hey Beano, some idiot from pa on the maisel chat thought Pennstate should be ahead of USC cuz their loss is better…do these people fail to realize the other 11 games on the schedule…i think USC’s wins at ohiostate cal and nd are slightly better than beating sisters of the poor, akron, syracuse and my highschool team at home man people are jealous of the best huhBeano Cook: First off, USC clearly plays a tougher schedule. If these teams met in the postseason, the Trojans would win. I still feel Penn State has a good chance of finishing the regular season 11-1 for a second straight year, both losses to Iowa. Going 22-2 over two seasons is impressive. If they meet in the Rose Bowl, USC will win. I agree with you that the Penn State non-conference schedule is not exactly challenging.
I’d love to see a rematch of Pen State and USC. I would kind of like Penn State’s chances this time around. Nice of him to compliment Penn State’s record, but too many people are acting as though the Nittany Lions going 11-1 is fait accompli.
Lou (Rockville, MD): You really think a 10-2 Notre Dame would get a bid over 11-1 PSU?Beano Cook: Yes, the Irish probably will. I am not saying they should, just answering a question and making a prediction.
Really? Penn State travels as well as anybody and has actually won a bowl game not played in Hawaii this decade.
George A Gionis (Blue Bell): Any shot of a Pitt PSU Fiesta Bowl. That would be something, now wouldn’t it?Beano Cook: Number one, it is unlikely. It would be interesting.
There was a lot of talk about this earlier in the week for some reason. Beano’s right that it is unlikely and it would be kind of interesting, but I’d rather Penn State get another shot at USC, if everything lines up. There are still four games to play and a lot can happen to either team.
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Lets hope the players don't think an 11-1 is an automatic thing either. They have at least two very loseable games left, plus a tricky one this week if they aren't focused.