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[ Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000 ]

Letter to the Editor
Penn State needs change, but booing is not correct

Booing Casey is not the answer. It's not the players that is the problem. It's the offensive system and the inexcusable play calling that has made Penn State look bad for the past five years. Remember that we are now on a five-game regular season losing streak. Last year's team, which should have played for the championship, lost their last three games due to the unbelievable play calling in the fourth quarters. Not to mention the fact that the poor offensive system kept the defense on the field away too long.

The coaching staff is fraught with nepotism. It seems like, to them, innovation is something that other teams can do. But here at Penn State "we have always done it this way."

Well sports fans, college football has passed us by. We continue to use the same old running plays — running into our own blockers as much as we get hit by their defense. The passing game is so unsophisticated that it reminds me of Woody Hayes. And our once proud kicking game (where is the pride going?) is in shambles. In my opinion, the only bright spot has been Casey running for first downs because every receiver is covered.

As to the fans: Every Penn State game that I attend, the fans just sit on their hands until the team makes something happen. Then they make noise. Half of the time it's like a Sunday afternoon tea. Man, get excited. Help the team. Get noisy. I go to many University of Washington games. Their fans put our fans to shame. They're up and at it from the kick-off. When the defense is on the field, you just can not hear. So, come on Psu fans stop booing the players. Voice your discontent to the coaching staff. Stand up and support your team. Make some noise and help them.

Think about it. The players have an antiquated system to work with. To me, it feels like we are going to go through more pain, until changes are made. Is Penn State the only football team in the country, including college and high school, that does not use the shotgun?

Penn State doesn't need major changes. But a dose of innovation into at least the nineteen nineties would surely be large.

Chuck Ingram
Class of 1969
 



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