Iowa - 21, #5 Penn State - 10

Well, there goes the season.  I should have known after Temple gave us a hard time that Iowa would beat us (again).  I was expecting a closer game, though, not a run-away like this.  And the worst part of it all was that Penn State tricked us into believing that they would totally man-handle Iowa.  The first play of Penn State's possession went for an 80 yard touch down reception.  One play - TD!  "Alright!" I thought.  What transpired the following 50+ football minutes was absolute (but typical) ineffectiveness.  3 picks from Clark and a fumble in the end zone from Royster.  The defense had holes in coverage, the offense couldn't move the ball.  They should have just not shown up to play, because they obviously didn't. 

To top off the weekend, the Steelers go on to lose to Cincinnati (but that's another frustrating story).  Penn State fell to 15 (probably should have gone to 18 or 19).  I've readjusted my expectations for the team this year to end up 9 and 3, and probably play in the Outback bowl.  Next up is Illinois on the road.  We'll see if they have what it takes to bounce back and execute well or not.

Needless to say, I give the team - in all areas - an "F".  Poor play calling and poor execution.