Money Games + / -
I agree with most of the comments here -- we need the money, the attention, the recruiting boost, etc the games like Penn State bring. I think even the argument about talent has validity -- ISU has some very talented players that could play at some major schools. Seems like we often have had "skill" players like that -- easier to find quick, fast running backs and receivers for example than to find quick, fast, incredibly strong 6' 4" 335 lb linemen for a school like ISU. But the depth of the big schools is often the deciding factor.
The downside, especially for a school like us trying to build back from the ashes we have a few years ago, is not just the possible injuries But right now we and the team are filled with optimism. I actually think with some luck, a few PSU turnovers, and some confidence on our part we just might pull off the upset at Penn State. I certainly feel if we can move the ball offensively and not make major turnovers ourselves we can walk out of there even having a loss, but still have played a nice game and feel really good about the fame.
But if its 56 - 3 ............or something like that and we end up with about 7 first downs, etc etc ............well then, whther or not we have physical injuries or not, that could have a very bad impact on this team.
So I'm hoping we play well, show them the talent we do have, play smart, and walk away -- win or lose - with pride and dignity.
