Penn State’s football team did end up getting some good news today. Gerald Hodges and Jordan Hill have been named to the preseason watch lists for the Nagurski and Outland awards respectively…that is of course IF Penn State has a football team next year. Assuming they do, you have to think after the seasons these guys put together last year, they’re going to be just as good this year, especially with the help they’ll have around them on one of the nation’s best defenses last year to take some of the pressure off.
After Devon Still, Hodges was easily the Nittany Lions best defensive player last year, and he’s got a lot to play for this year. He’s already been named to the Bendarik Award watch list that goes to the nation’s top defender and the Lott IMPACT watch list. Hodges was a beast last year, leading the Lions in tackles with 106 while adding 10 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks – not too shabby considering PSU’s linemen deal with rushing the quarterback more than the backers. Ho...
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