Mac Attack

That's right, Mac attack, as in McGloin, the unassuming hero of PSU's exciting win over Michigan this past Saturday.  In the game, McGloin proved all doubters, including Kirk Herbstreit, wrong (and, humorously, calling out Herbstreit after the game to give the manicured talking head a little taste of crow) by throwing for over 250 yards and a touchdown and, more importantly, committing no turnovers.  So impressive was McGloin's command of the offense that many fans in Nittany Nation, including this one, wonder if he is not the answer for this team.  All season we've watched Rob Bolden's strong arm and impressive physical tools, and all season the offense struggled, seeming lifeless at times.  But with McGloin, there's a spark, a sense of life that seems missing with Bolden.  I often find myself believing that McGloin can lead the team to succeed, even in difficult situations.  He did, after all, help a woeful Red-Zone offense convert six of seven Red-Zone trips into points (all but one of which were TD's).  The only time he didn't lead an offensive conversion was at the end of the game when PSU took a knee in the Victory formation. I find myself feeling confidence in this kid, and it seems that the team feels that way, too.  Granted, the two games in which he's played have been against the two worst defensese in the Big Ten, but the kid's got moxie, and that can't be denied. I said before that he reminds me of Zack Mills in his earlier years, and I think he brings the same confidence and mentality.  I'm okay with Rob Bolden coming back as the starter, but if he struggles, I hope the coaches remember that we have a ringer on the bench!

Oh yeah, my only question is this...what does this mean for Paul Jones and Kevin Newsome?  I can't imagine they stay at PSU with such two good prospects ahead of them.  I did hear that Delaware will have an opening for a QB after this year...just in case they need a place to go.