USC won an absolute thriller in the Rose Bowl Monday night, defeating Penn State 52-49 after hitting a game winning field goal as time expired. The game was also a joy to follow on twitter as it produced a plethora of takes. While it was impossible to keep track of all of them, a few are listed below, with some commentary to go along.
1st Quarter- USC jumps out to an early lead
The Nittany Lions started off sluggish as QB Trace McSorley threw two quick interceptions allowing USC to jump out to a 13-0 lead. During that time, twitter pounced on Penn State and the Big 10.
Here’s a “pessimistic feeling” take…
Give it just a little more time, Pat…this feels like ugly is lurking….
— Josh Elliott (@JoshElliott32) January 2, 2017
the playoff controversy debunked tweet…
Where's those Penn State fans that were complaining about Ohio State and Washington being in the playoffs? 😂😂
— Antwan V. Staley (@antwanstaley) January 2, 2017
the trolling meme…
"Penn State should have been a playoff team" pic.twitter.com/y4gt314EwI
— Sean Redden (@SReddenSports) January 2, 2017
the conference clowning gif…
https://twitter.com/socrdave/status/816055243507204098
the blunt proclamation…
The Big 10 sucks
— John Middlekauff (@JohnMiddlekauff) January 2, 2017
The Big 10-hating post by SEC guy…
The Big 10 is about to fall flat on its face when USC embarrasses Penn State. From best Power 5 conference, to worst. #RoseBowl
— Fly War Eagle (@FlyWarEagle) January 2, 2017
a bitter UCLA guy tweet…
I have this sinking feeling I'm going to have to watch USC rout Penn State
— Fred J. Robledo 👨🏻💻 (@SGVNSports) January 2, 2017
some more Big 10 jokes…
https://twitter.com/jasonrmcintyre/status/816048505479262208
Wow the Big 10 is so elite
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) January 2, 2017
The Big 10 everybody.
— Tim Ring (@timringTV) January 2, 2017
the ridiculing of the struggling QB…
McSorley Sanchez lol..
— Robert Littal BSO (@BSO) January 2, 2017
“ballgame” guy….
https://twitter.com/dross120/status/816046394356224000
https://twitter.com/dross120/status/816044980661841920
premature hyperbole…
Penn State has had a month to prepare for this? Holy cow. This is a disaster.
— Jordan Strack (@JordanStrack) January 2, 2017
and this is in the “snarky SPOILER, BREAKING, OFFICIAL” category…
SPOILER: USC is going to wreck Penn State.
— Kyle Tucker (@KyleTucker_ATH) January 2, 2017
3rd Quarter- Penn State Explodes
Penn State found a rhythm in the 2nd quarter and only trailed 27-21 at halftime. In the 3rd quarter the Nittany Lions exploded for 21 straight points and jumped to a 42-27 lead. During that time, things looked grim for USC. Twitter wasn’t kind…
You’ve got your meltdown gif…
https://twitter.com/patmuldowney/status/816084685042241536
facetious results-based playoff opinions…
Of course, it'd be lights out for everyone in Tampa if USC was there. You know, since they're a different team now.
— Chase Goodbread (@ChaseGoodbread) January 3, 2017
a prediction validation…
He👇thought and felt PSU would win big, easily over the fabled USC. When it was the second half, they knew, and so did he. https://t.co/SP2xtBVxUy
— Greg Krieg (@GregJKrieg) January 3, 2017
the “verdict is in” dude…
We know now that USC didn't belong in the Final Four.
— Fred J. Robledo 👨🏻💻 (@SGVNSports) January 3, 2017
a rhetorical question troll tweet…
https://twitter.com/KFoleyFL/status/816084665023025152
the funny meme post signifying surrender…
Our ship is aflame! #USC pic.twitter.com/tcS3NrqICK
— PetrosAndMoneyShow (@PetrosAndMoney) January 3, 2017
some “salt in wound” speculation…
Could be a HELL of a weekend for recent USC coaches: Helton 2nd-half meltdown, Kiffin canned, Sark goes full Spaulding & eats it #caddyshack https://t.co/ofPbcKO3xI
— Brian Martin (@TheBMartin) January 3, 2017
ahh, the Lance Stephenson/Jameis meme that never gets old…
How USC is feeling right now #RoseBowl pic.twitter.com/Wu66VgIwOx
— Safid Deen 💯💯💯💯 (@Safid_Deen) January 3, 2017
a sarcastic revisionist history quote based on assumed result…
"USC is playing as well as anyone, and Ohio State is the best team in the Big Ten."
-Consensus of college football experts 48 hours ago— Michael David Smith (@MichaelDavSmith) January 3, 2017
and loss assumed, point made…
Just a friendly reminder that 3-loss USC is not even close to on par with Clemson. Now back to your #hottakes.
— Dave Biddle (@davebiddle) January 3, 2017
4th Quarter- USC comeback ties it up
After the disastrous 3rd quarter, USC mounted a furious comeback and scored a touchdown to tie the game up at 49 with 1:20 left. For some, overtime was inevitable…
OT #RoseBowl
— Steve Gorman (@SGSFOX) January 3, 2017
https://twitter.com/fsxrekal/status/816107079379189760
We are headed to OT in Pasadena!
— Tim Brando (@TimBrando) January 3, 2017
Not so fast. A USC interception and return with 27 seconds left set up the eventual 46 yard game winning field goal by USC kicker Matt Boermeester; a clutch kick in the face of some who thought he’d miss…
He's going to miss it. OT coming.
— Jeff Reinhart LNP (@JeffReinhart77) January 3, 2017
The USC kicker already looks like he missed it
— Jon Marks (@JonMarksMedia) January 3, 2017
Now, who should’ve been in the playoff again?
Committee blew it w/Penn State and Ohio St thing.
— George Wrighster III (@georgewrighster) January 3, 2017
For the rest of the #RoseBowl, Penn State will sweep the playoff committee leg. pic.twitter.com/shvyFTMuEa
— Dan Lucas (@WFLADan) January 3, 2017
https://twitter.com/FixYourLife/status/816101752021757954
For all the Penn State supporters that flooded my timeline claiming Ohio State loss was proof they deserved a playoff spot… apologize
— Ray Necci (@raymanjr) January 3, 2017
What a #RoseBowl! Looks like wrong @Pac12 team in @NCAA_FCS playoff too. @USC_Athletics
— Jennie Rees (@TracksideJennie) January 3, 2017
After giving up 52 points, Penn State should of been in the playoff to go against Clemson or Alabama.
— Quincy Hodges (@QuincyHodges) January 3, 2017
And yes. I still believe Penn State deserved the playoff spot over Ohio State. They deserved it.
— Danny Kanell (@dannykanell) January 3, 2017
Well that settles it. Case closed.
