http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/school/49 Recent Yardbarker Articles: Penn State Nittany Lions en-us On yesterday's ESPN GameDay show, Chris Fowler and the crew passed along information that Penn State coaches indicated their offensive playbook would be uncharacteristically open against Ohio State.  The coaching staff trusted the improved offensive line, and especially trusted Daryll Clark to win the game for Penn State.  If such a strategy was ever in place for the Penn State offense, it was scrapped after their first offensive play of the game as defensive end Camero... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:42:59 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/And_Here_Come_The_Pretzels/1523795 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/And_Here_Come_The_Pretzels/1523795 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/And_Here_Come_The_Pretzels/1523795 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/4/84b7efc2f9095153ecb4505b75fb9e88c9cd4eb1/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91183974.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0E2CB8A9077D1AFD199D5C975D485CBDE596FEA4B48AEDFC8.jpg More photos » by Carolyn Kaster - AP 9 days ago: In this Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, photo, Penn State quarterback Daryll Clark passes the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota in State College, Pa. Penn State quarterback Daryll Clark has what seems to be an embarassment of playmaking options in a passing game that has the No. 12 Nittany Lions rolling into Northwestern this weekend on a four-g... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:12:06 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/So_Much_On_The_Line/1518518 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/So_Much_On_The_Line/1518518 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/So_Much_On_The_Line/1518518 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/f/2f2e56904d790aae45fd4ac9c31018a85f224ad8/small/Rose_Bowl_4878.jpg It’s not hard to grasp the impact that Daryll Clark has had on this Penn State football team, even as someone who’s only seen meaningful snaps in two seasons.  After the struggles of Anthony Morelli, Daryll Clark stepped in and guided this team back to ... Related Posts:In 2009 who will be better; Clark or Pryor?Penn State recovers from slow start to beat NorthwesternPenn State on Sports Illustrated Cover Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:48:01 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/The_Curious_Case_of_Daryll_Clark/1514806 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/The_Curious_Case_of_Daryll_Clark/1514806 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/The_Curious_Case_of_Daryll_Clark/1514806 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/e/9e8f17869925a7652a970c4c99bcb1e4b3661d2f/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92323491.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0B4892FD4E25D579A569BCFC2F1DDADBEA64628C169006345.jpg At the beginning of November, three-quarters of the way into the season, our hard knowledge of Penn State as it heads into its season-making date with Ohio State Saturday amounts to the following set of observations against a very un-illuminating schedule: • They can still play defense. The Lions lead the nation in scoring defense and rank in the top six in rushing, pass efficiency and total D, as well as sacks; they've given up a total of 26 points in the last four games, including... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:47:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Friday_Quarterback_Step_right_and_meet_the_mystery_Lions_at_last/1514578 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Friday_Quarterback_Step_right_and_meet_the_mystery_Lions_at_last/1514578 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Friday_Quarterback_Step_right_and_meet_the_mystery_Lions_at_last/1514578 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/8/384f5474dde9379bcc3bd80da21fcdff6780e4b2/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91124299.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0F33FDC61DED0D5730462C62C5D4CD47C4864AAE3B3643259.jpg More photos » by Carolyn Kaster - AP Browse more photos »   Alas, all hate things must come to an end.  Here's how we see tomorrow's game shaking out. BSD Mike: Honestly, I can see this game going either way. Both defenses should dominate, and the score should be low. Really low. A big special teams play, or a key turnover could swing the balance. But having said that, I like Penn State's chanc... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:58:48 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/BSD_Staff_Predictions_Ohio_State/1512031 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/BSD_Staff_Predictions_Ohio_State/1512031 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/BSD_Staff_Predictions_Ohio_State/1512031 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/2/52e0bf8bd1d90af6c5c6c132d15b210558ad0f10/small/lebron91375258.jpg By ERIC THOMASSpecial to One Great Season STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- The image is indelible. Then-freshman quarterback Terrelle Pryor sitting with his Ohio State helmet still on, unable to look across the field at the team he just did battle with. His head in his hands. A year ago against Penn State, Pryor was a broken man. His fumble led to a game-winning touchdown drive for the Nittany Lions. His desperation heave to the end zone in the Columbus night fell into the arms of Penn State cornerb... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:36:04 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Pryor_Meets_Clark_In_Test_Of_Wills/1510148 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Pryor_Meets_Clark_In_Test_Of_Wills/1510148 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Pryor_Meets_Clark_In_Test_Of_Wills/1510148 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/9/2970f54e46332348272e057d54c07e4470323d0b/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91124121.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0B59BD104F8197E870462C62C5D4CD47C79C477E715A14459.jpg Kickoff/TV: Sat., Nov. 7, 3:30 p.m. ET/ABC and ESPN2 (Sean McDonough, Matt Millen and Holly Rowe)Weather Forecast: Cool, clear.Series Record: Tied, 12-12. Host: Penn State Nittany LionsRecord: 8-1 (4-1 Big Ten)Last Game: Beat Northwestern, 34-13Injuries: RB Stephfon Green (ankle) - probable; TB Brent Carter (knee) - probable; T Nerraw McCormack (ankle) - probable; DB Jacob Fagnano (ankle) - out; FB Josh Matzkin (foot) - out; DE Pete Massaro (knee) - out for season; LB Michael Mauti (knee) - ... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:30:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Preview_No_16_Ohio_State_at_No_11_Penn_State/1510218 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Preview_No_16_Ohio_State_at_No_11_Penn_State/1510218 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Preview_No_16_Ohio_State_at_No_11_Penn_State/1510218 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/2/72f89af9c4380bd5d70508fbb3a0da89ce46d962/small/24.jpg Daryll Clark has a nice record and great numbers at Penn State, but it won't mean much if he can't beat the Buckeyes, says Bruce Hooley. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:45:24 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Clark_39s_legacy_on_the_line_vs_Ohio_State/1506636 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Clark_39s_legacy_on_the_line_vs_Ohio_State/1506636 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Clark_39s_legacy_on_the_line_vs_Ohio_State/1506636 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/9/2901f0b00c2c3ac46fc9ba13dd664fdd3657816d/small/b7.jpg Penn State Value (Nat'l Rank) Value (Nat'l Rank) Ohio State Buckeyes Advantage Rushing Offense (ypg) 182.0 (33) 86.4 (6) Rushing Defense (ypg) Push Passing Offense (ypg) 247.1 (34) 173.6 (14) Passing Defense (ypg) Push Pass Efficiency 146.6 (20) 96.7 (8) Pass Efficiency Defense Push Total Offense (ypg) 429.1 (24) 260.0 (6) Total Defense (ypg) Push Scoring Offense (ppg) 30.7... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:22 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Ohio_State_Preview_By_The_Numbers/1496954 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Ohio_State_Preview_By_The_Numbers/1496954 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Ohio_State_Preview_By_The_Numbers/1496954 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/0/10ef137e13b0ca18166907619bf56c9765c6ba8d/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91293106.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0E1F9043B453F3A6E10DC839C44B8E69F3275F1A3B6E199B3.jpg Earlier this week we talked about what Penn State has to replace this year. We'll get into the new faces Ed DeChellis will ask to fill those minutes. But first, let's talk about what Penn State has coming back this year. 22 - Andrew Jones III (6-10, 245) FG3PTFTReboundsMisc GMMAPctMAPctMAPctOffDefTotAstTOStlBlkPFPPG 2008 - Andrew Jones III 38 25.8 2.3 4.0 57.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.6 2.2 69.4 2.2 3.6 5.8 0.4 1.1 0.5 0.3 2.4 6.2 ... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:56:42 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/Penn_State_Basketball_Preview_Part_II/1454544 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/Penn_State_Basketball_Preview_Part_II/1454544 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/Penn_State_Basketball_Preview_Part_II/1454544 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/d/4d14d8810ebe6f983f9434949b8691864633bed3/small/PicImg_Penn_State_Nittany_89bc.jpg More photos » by Frank Franklin II - AP 6 months ago: Penn State's Jamelle Cornley (2) drives past Notre Dame's Zach Hillesland (33) during the first half of the NIT semifinal college basketball game on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Browse more photos » Who knew they played college basketball in November? It's true. I looked it up. You have to forgive ... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:15:11 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/Penn_State_Basketball_Preview_Part_I/1442690 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/Penn_State_Basketball_Preview_Part_I/1442690 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/Penn_State_Basketball_Preview_Part_I/1442690 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/2/929eec80639ce248e4ce259802b699d0190a65c6/small/NIT_Championship_Game_4e45.jpg More photos » by TONY DING - AP 1 day ago: Penn State tight end Andrew Quarless (10) catches a 60-yard pass to score a touchdown in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game agianst Michigan, on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding) Browse more photos » Before this game we heard a lot of things about the Penn State offense. They hadn't played anybody. The off... Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:17:30 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Grading_the_Penn_State_Offense_Against_Michigan/1436544 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Grading_the_Penn_State_Offense_Against_Michigan/1436544 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Grading_the_Penn_State_Offense_Against_Michigan/1436544 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/b/db8245703dad62fffb880d18a0ba696bd245770f/small/c5.jpg More photos » by Carlos Osorio - AP about 18 hours ago: Penn State defenders celebrate a fumble recover during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) Browse more photos » Your eyes weren't deceiving you -- Michigan's first offensive drive against Penn State looked a lot like their first quarte... Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:12:07 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Penn_State_35_Michigan_10_Kneel_Before_Zug/1431198 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Penn_State_35_Michigan_10_Kneel_Before_Zug/1431198 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Penn_State_35_Michigan_10_Kneel_Before_Zug/1431198 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/b/1b75914dd314b3ea13f2f7d37bbf223e36d76d5e/small/Syracuse_v_Penn_ebb7.jpg The University of Minnesota is apologizing after its Goldy Gopher mascot poked fun at a Penn State football player who was praying before last week's game. A video made before Saturday's game at State College shows Penn State defensive end Jerome Hayes kneeling in prayer in the end zone. Goldy Gopher kneels in front of Hayes, according to the video posted on YouTube. When Hayes stands up, so does Goldy. The mascot tries to make some contact, but Hayes ignores him and trots back to the... Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:11:49 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Minnesota_apologizes_for_mascot_mocking_prayer/1416232 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Minnesota_apologizes_for_mascot_mocking_prayer/1416232 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Minnesota_apologizes_for_mascot_mocking_prayer/1416232 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/7/877afe0da7abe954e87c8c67185190c0b8ed4323/small/gopher76884152.jpg A pair of roommates from Maryland seem to have figured things out.  Injuries, disciplinary shenanigans, and the prospect of squandered potential threatened the Penn State careers of Navorro Bowman and A.J. Wallace.  Everyone assumed that Bowman would return to his high standard of play once he returned to the field, but Wallace has been a pleasant surprise -- even to a guy who has seen a lot of football in his 82 years: "I've been pleased with A.J. doing a lot of thi... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:57:35 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/The_Righteous_Path/1406504 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/The_Righteous_Path/1406504 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/The_Righteous_Path/1406504 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/0/b029c7b3f72141520b54d31316931990b4113cd6/small/c3.jpg More photos » by Ralph Wilson - AP about 19 hours ago: Tim Frazier looks to pass during practice at the Penn State preseason men's NCAA college basketball media day in State College, Pa. on Monday Oct. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Ralph Wilson) Browse more photos » Though we're in the thick of football season with big games against Michigan and Ohio State coming up, let's not forget about the othe... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:18:13 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/Nitt_Picks_Vaguely_Remembers_Some_Other_Sport_They_Play_On_Campus_In_The_Winter/1402673 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/Nitt_Picks_Vaguely_Remembers_Some_Other_Sport_They_Play_On_Campus_In_The_Winter/1402673 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/Nitt_Picks_Vaguely_Remembers_Some_Other_Sport_They_Play_On_Campus_In_The_Winter/1402673 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/d/4d14d8810ebe6f983f9434949b8691864633bed3/small/PicImg_Penn_State_Nittany_89bc.jpg More photos » by Carolyn Kaster - AP 2 days ago: Penn State running back Evan Royster (22) runs for a gain after taking the hand off from quarterback Daryll Clark (17) as Minnesota tackle Brandon Kirksey (96) dives during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. Penn State won 20-0. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Browse more photos » Though 20 points... Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:00:22 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Grading_The_Penn_State_Offense_Against_Minnesota/1399429 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Grading_The_Penn_State_Offense_Against_Minnesota/1399429 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Grading_The_Penn_State_Offense_Against_Minnesota/1399429 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/6/a64274dd863e0df618bd8639b6741140f3900792/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91182890.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D07D9A8F015A316908AC9F730B469E34635F0D61BECFCA813B.jpg More photos » by Carolyn Kaster - AP 1 day ago: Penn State linebacker Navorro Bowman (11) tackles Minnesota running back Duane Bennett (22) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. Penn State won 20-0. Bennett had to be helped from the field after the hit. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Browse more photos » It was a great performance in shuttin... Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:00:33 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Grading_The_Penn_State_Defense_Against_Minnesota/1395667 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Grading_The_Penn_State_Defense_Against_Minnesota/1395667 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Grading_The_Penn_State_Defense_Against_Minnesota/1395667 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/0/b029c7b3f72141520b54d31316931990b4113cd6/small/c3.jpg More photos » by Carolyn Kaster - AP about 19 hours ago: Iowa's Broderick Binns (91) closes in on Penn State quarterback Daryll Clark (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Browse more photos » Seemed like it would be a pretty easy night after that first offensive play from scrimmage and the 20-play, t... Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:06:50 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Grading_The_Offense_Nittany_Lions_Put_The_Turd_In_Saturday/1254861 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Grading_The_Offense_Nittany_Lions_Put_The_Turd_In_Saturday/1254861 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Grading_The_Offense_Nittany_Lions_Put_The_Turd_In_Saturday/1254861 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/f/2f2e56904d790aae45fd4ac9c31018a85f224ad8/small/Rose_Bowl_4878.jpg