Disappointment was felt by many last summer when it was made official that there would be no primetime games in Beaver Stadium for the 2011 season, marking the first time since 2004 that this was the case. Things will be different in 2012.
Looking to make something happen right away, Matt McGloin dropped back and aired a ball down the left sideline in the direction of Allen Robinson. Floating through the air, the pass looked good before hitting the ground a few yards ahead of Robinson as he couldn't quite catch up to it. That right there was the first play of the Blue-White game and went on to symbolize the game as a whole.
Football is back in the air this weekend on campus as Blue-White Weekend festivities begin today with the actual spring game taking place at 2 p.m. tomorrow in Beaver Stadium. Saturday will mark the first time that many have entered Beaver Stadium since the emotional 17-14 loss to Nebraska last November. I've looked forward to this weekend for a while for many reasons. Listed below are five things I'm looking to get out of this weekend, including the game, and around State College in general.
Saturday's Blue-White game will have an additional intriguing storyline as a new scoring system has been implemented with the offense and defense having the potential to earn points in various ways during every play.
There are a ton of festivities throughout Blue-White Weekend including the annual spring game; however, it can be a bit overwhelming for those attending for the first time. Onward State provides answers to some frequently asked questions to make people more informed.
Often thought of as a "tease", Saturday's Blue-White game has the potential to be a little more exciting and significant than usual. Bill O'Brien will be walking the Beaver Stadium sidelines for the first time, and with a limited number of summer practices to implement his system, it is likely that this game will be a little more serious than your typical spring "glorified scrimmage."