In McGloin, PSU developed model walk-on for future
In quarterback Matt McGloin, coach Bill O'Brien found the shining example of how much a former walk-on can succeed at Penn State.
A year for McGloin that included school records for career touchdown passes and single-season passing yards ended with the senior winning the Burlsworth Trophy, an award given to the top college player who started his career as a walk-on.
Perfect...
Penn State to Host #24 Northwestern
On Saturday, the Nittany Lions will look to win their fourth straight game and knock off the Northwestern Wildcats in Happy Valley.
Quarterback Matt McGloin has historically been very successful going up against the Wildcats, recording 6 TDs and zero interceptions, and is 2-0 in his first two meetings. McGloin is leading in the Big Ten in passing with 243 ypg to go along with...
Penn State is finding a winning formula
After a shaky 0-2, the Penn State Nittany Lions appear to have found a winning formula and are hitting their stride 5 weeks into the season.
With wins against Navy, in state “rival” Temple and most recently Illinois, Penn State looks to be on track for a successful season, much of which has to be creZdited to stellar coaching, poise from a senior quarterback and solid defensive...
Penn State Gears Up For Big Ten Opener Against Illinois
Saturday at noon, the Nittany Lions will kick off Big Ten play against the Fighting Illini.
Penn State is coming off a 24-13 win against long time rival Temple, and a 34-7 win over Navy a week before. For the Illini, they are coming off a 52-24 drubbing over Louisiana Tech.
Both teams will be returning key offensive weapons on Saturday. For Penn State, starting running back...
All of a sudden, Illinois a big game
It may not be a battle of two top ten teams, but in many ways Penn State’s game Saturday at Illinois is Big Game No. 1 of the Bill O’Brien era.
Before the season started many thought that the games at Virginia and at Illinois would go a long way in determining how good this Nittany Lion team would be.
Well, the loss at Virginia was as crushing as losses get. Yet, Penn State...
Penn State Beats Temple, Enters Big Ten Schedule 2-2
Buzz On
Broad is proud to bring to you a brand new segment called "Inside
PSU." We are all aware of the recent events surrounding the proud
university involving some deranged higher-ups formerly employed by Penn State.
The 2012 football season at PSU marks the first season under a new regime and
even more monumentally, the start of a brand new chapter in Penn State history...
Hopes are higher as Lions head into conference play
Don’t look now but the prospects for the 2012 Penn State football season look a lot brighter.
That’s what back-to-back wins will do.
Yes, the wins were over Navy and Temple but tell that to the players, coaches and fans that marched out of Beaver Stadium Saturday. After losing the lead to Ohio in the opener and falling to Virginia in the worst possible way, any win would...
Scholarship cuts raise new concern
When a player is knocked out by injury at a major college football program, a scholarship player lower on the depth chart typically fills the void.
That may prove to be more challenging next year for sanction-burdened Penn State.
Significant scholarship cuts mandated by the NCAA kick in for Penn State's next recruiting class, a penalty that university trustee Alvin Clemens...
Health, depleted roster, worries Penn St trustee
When a player is knocked out by injury at a major college football program, a scholarship player lower on the depth chart typically fills the void.
That may prove to be more challenging next year for sanction-burdened Penn State.
Significant scholarship cuts mandated by the NCAA kick in for Penn State's next recruiting class, a penalty that university trustee Alvin Clemens...
The First Win of the Bill O'Brien Era: A Rout of Navy
Buzz On
Broad is proud to bring to you a brand new segment called "Inside
PSU." We are all aware of the recent events surrounding the proud
university involving some deranged higher-ups formerly employed by Penn State.
The 2012 football season at PSU marks the first season under a new regime and
even more monumentally, the start of a brand new chapter in Penn State history...
Penn State Football: Nittany Lions host Navy
Two weeks later, Bill O’Brien is still searching for his first win at Penn State.
He hopes the third time, Saturday in Beaver Stadium against Navy (0-1), will be the charm for his Nittany Lions (0-2). O’Brien watched his team, and specifically his defense, turn in an outstanding road performance last week at Virginia only to watch kicker Sam Ficken miss a game-winning field goal...
Penn State Football: Nittany Lions host Navy
Two weeks later, Bill O’Brien is still searching for his first win at Penn State.
He hopes the third time, Saturday in Beaver Stadium against Navy (0-1), will be the charm for his Nittany Lions (0-2). O’Brien watched his team, and specifically his defense, turn in an outstanding road performance last week at Virginia only to watch kicker Sam Ficken miss a game-winning field goal...
Winless Navy, PSU look to get offenses going
Two winless teams will try to get their contrasting offenses on track when Navy visits Penn State on Saturday.
The Midshipmen (0-1) and their vaunted running game were held in check two weeks ago by Notre Dame in the season-opening loss in Ireland. After a bye, Navy's had two weeks to perfect its triple option for Penn State's strong front seven.
The Nittany Lions (0-2...
Penn St. coach backs embattled kicker
Kicking woes underscore a larger problem for Penn State.
Coach Bill O'Brien's offense will need to improve in the red zone if the Nittany Lions plan on making any splash in the Big Ten. It's getting tough enough after an 0-2 start in nonconference play.
After forcing four turnovers inside Virginia territory in a 17-16 loss last week to the Cavaliers, resilient Penn...
Penn State Loses Disastrous Game against Virginia
Buzz On
Broad is proud to bring to you a brand new segment called "Inside
PSU." We are all aware of the recent events surrounding the proud
university involving some deranged higher-ups formerly employed by Penn State.
The 2012 football season at PSU marks the first season under a new regime and
even more monumentally, the start of a brand new chapter in Penn State history...
Penn State drops to 0-2 with 17-16 loss at Virginia
There is a funny thing about kickers in football. No matter how many kicks one may miss in the first 59 minutes of a game, it always has a way to ensure that the one opportunity that comes in the final minute can erase the pains leading up to it. For Penn State kicker Sam Ficken, that opportunity was there to rewrite the game story on the final play of the game at Virginia, but a...
Penn State football looks to rebound at Virginia
Bill O’Brien hopes to fare better in his second game at the helm of Nittany Lions when Penn State travels to Virginia to battle the Cavaliers on Saturday at noon.
The Lions (0-1) blew an 11-point lead last Saturday to Ohio in O’Brien’s debut as coach. Despite the loss, the Lions are prepared to move on with a tough road battle against an ACC foe. The Cavaliers (1-0) took down...
Game preview: Virginia vs Penn State
This year, UVA and Penn State renew the home-and-home series they played ten years ago. The first game was fun; played on a sunny and warm December afternoon (postponed since it was originally scheduled for September 15, 2001) and bring back good memories. Specifically, waving bye-bye to the formerly loud section of PSU fans, their bowl hopes dashed, as they trudged up...
Penn State at Virginia Week 2 College Football Game Preview
The Nittany Lions suffered quite the albatross of an offseason and as expected they lost their season opener to the projected 2012 MAC champion Ohio Bobcats.
Tyler Tettleton gave them fits due to his Houdini act that he was able to pull off against a trio of Penn State defenders that are legit ball players (Jordan Hall, Michael Mauti, Gerald Hodges).
It doesn’t matter how well...
Will Saturday be “D-Day” in PSU Backfield?
Fifth-year senior tailback Derek Day could make his first career start when the Nittany Lions visit Virginia. Unlike a certain backfield mate, he doesn't mind being called a former walk-on (or run-on).
Virginia Football Preview: Penn State
We did a pretty long Q&A this morning, so we will just hit the highlights with our preview of Penn State.
History
Virginia is 2-5 versus Penn State in a series that dates back to 1893. Yes, the matchups are few and far between, but the modern games have been interesting. Penn State got a hold of Virginia in 1988 42-14, but the Nittany Lions were the first step for the Hoos...
Penn State Upset by Ohio in Disappointing Start to Bill O'Brien Era
Buzz On Broad is proud to bring to you a brand new segment called "Inside PSU." We are all aware of the recent events surrounding the proud university involving some deranged higher-ups formerly employed by Penn State. The 2012 football season at PSU marks the first season under a new regime and even more monumentally, the start of a brand new chapter in Penn State history...
Penn State fans show their support
As fans gather around Beaver Stadium in anticipation of Saturday's long-awaited season opener, the overall mood around Penn State football is that of pride, perseverance and support - for both the current and former coach.
Hours before the official beginning of the Bill O'Brien era, tailgaters are tossing footballs through the parking lots, setting up their cooking stations...
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