PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS RUMORS & GOSSIP
Joe Paterno's pension broken down
Sue Paterno (right) will continue to donate money from Joe Paterno's pension back to local charities such as the Special Olympics.
Joe Paterno and his wife spent years helping to raise funds to expand the Patte Library, Penn State's university campus. When all was done, the Paternos fueled enough energy to help raise $13.5 million to build an additional wing on to...
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Joe Paterno, Penn State win second championship: History 101
Losing was never an option for Penn State and Joe Paterno’s 1986 national championship team. Finishing the season with an unblemished 12-0 record after defeating No. 1 Miami en route to their second national championship in four years, the “Duel in the Desert” was one for the ages. Most of the talk leading up to [...]
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16 days ago
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LAWYER UP
McQueary to sue Penn State?
Former Penn State coach Mike McQueary seems like he is preparing to sue the school for being let go as one of the football coaches.
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22 days ago
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22 days ago
WE'RE HONORED, BUT...
Paterno family turns down stadium name offer
The Paterno family has reportedly turned down a deal from Penn State that would name Beaver Stadium after the late Joe Paterno.
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April 22, 2012
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April 22, 2012
Penn State football: O’Brien addresses media before first spring practice
Penn State coach Bill O’Brien held his first spring practice media session on Monday afternoon before practice, where he addressed the state of the team and roster changes among other things.
Here is some of what the first-year coach had to say during the presser:
Junior wide receiver Curtis Drake, who was suspended for the bowl game, will get a clean slate according to...
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March 26, 2012
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March 26, 2012
1998 Report: Sandusky labeled as “likely pedophile”
Here is new that will make you want to bang your head against your keyboard, and probably anger you even more. NBC News has uncovered a report from 1998 investigation into Jerry Sandusky that labeled the former Penn State football defensive coordinator as a someone with actions that of a ”likely pedophile’s pattern.” Yeesh.
That took place nearly 13 years before...
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March 24, 2012
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March 24, 2012
Recruiting Update: Penn State lands top tight end Breneman
Penn State made waves in recruiting last week when two four-star recruits joined head coach Bill O’Brien’s 2013 class.
This week it was time to land another big fish, the nation’s top tight end prospect for 2013: Adam Breneman of nearby Camp Hill, Pa.
Breneman made his choice during a news conference at his high school, Cedar Cliff, on Friday night. The 6-foot-5...
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March 09, 2012
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March 09, 2012
2012 NFL draft: Devon Still DT Penn State
Devon Still of Penn State was a starter in 25 games leading the Nittany Lions with 17 tackles for a loss and second with 4.5 sacks in 2011.
He finished the 2011 season with 55 total tackles, including 29 solo-tackles, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
Still is a big-body and thick defensive run stopper at at 6'5, 303 lbs and his size instantly makes him a threat...
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March 05, 2012
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March 05, 2012
Penn State Coach Considering Oversigning?
In an interview with the AJC, new Penn State head coach, Bill O'Brien made remarks that appeared to contradict Big Ten policy.
Your opinion of over-signing? “We’re in the process of evaluating our roster right now. We’re trying to get a real hold on what exactly our needs are for next year. And then, at that point, we’ll make a decision on whether we’ll...
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March 02, 2012
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March 02, 2012
7 Nittany Lions Headed to NFL Scouting Combine
With two Penn Staters having just left Indianapolis on top of the football world, seven more are about to head to the very same stadium to embark on their NFL journeys.
As Jeff Nelson (@GoPSUJeff) tweeted this morning, Penn State will be well represented during the highly-publicized (and scrutinized) NFL Combine. The group consists entirely of seniors; DE Jack Crawford, DB D&rsquo...
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February 08, 2012
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February 08, 2012
Joe Paterno, killed By Jerry Sandusky scandal
Joe Paterno sat in his wheelchair at his family kitchen table where he has eaten, prayed and studied football for more than a half-century as he was interviewed by Sally Jenkins of The Washington Post. It was the last we would ever hear from him. Many will say that lung cancer robbed him of his life, but the Penn State scandal of Jerry Sandusky actually killed him. The legendary...
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January 21, 2012
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January 21, 2012
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