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[QUOTE="TheCusian, post: 732212, member: 2585"]
I'm amazed at the McDonald over reaction around here. Let's break it down like this:
 
1. Last year's QB was a 3 year starter with an NFL'er in Pugh.
2. Hackett was here four years and only hit his groove last year, with a veteran QB.
3. It was Penn State. With Penn State LB and a pretty good DL.
4. It was the 1st game with the new OL. Mackey said there were communication issues. That seems pretty normal for the 1st year line coach, and OC - and a two new starters on the line.
5. Drew Allen is playing his 1st game.
6. Flemming is playing his 1st game as a starting WR.
7. They actually made a few big plays. 50+ yarder to Kobena. Some nice runs by Smith. 
8. Drew looked the part in a few series. Enough to work with.
9. OC is brand new and will need to work out the kinks. It's going to take time.
10. The contrast between last years O and this years O is dramatic - not just because we struggled vs. Penn State - but because we were killing people the last 6 games or so. Record breaking stuff.
 
Let's see how they respond. I have a feeling they are concerned about it and will work on solving the issues. This is isn't Greggers over there. Shafer will make sure it's all worked on...
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