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Capital One Bowl Review: PSU 19, LSU 17
Let's not kid ourselves. There's only one thing that really matters: Penn State beat the SEC's third-best team. Other than that, however, here are some observations on the win. Stat of the game: 38:21That's how long the Penn State offense held onto the ball. While it was quite painful to see the Nittany Lions fail time and again to punch it into the end zone, keeping the ball away...
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January 05, 2010
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Navorro Bowman off to the NFL
ESPN's Joe Schad reported today that Navorro Bowman will enter the 2010 NFL Draft. While I can't say I'm trilled to see such a great player leave Penn State, I wish him only the best of luck at the next level. Thank you No. 11, for keeping "Linebacker U" alive and well.
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January 04, 2010
Big Ten Bowl Review: Outback, Capital One, Rose
Say what you want about how ugly some of the games were (Capital One, Outback), but there's no denying that with Ohio State's dominating Rose Bowl victory, the once-maligned conference played its collective hearts out this bowl season. New Year's Day was the highlight; let's take a look at what "they" are saying.Outback Bowl: Auburn 38, Northwestern 35 (OT)• This loss must have...
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January 02, 2010
Captial One Bowl Preview: No. 13 Penn State vs No. 12 Louisiana State
Kickoff/TV: Friday, January 1, 2010; 1 p.m. ET/ABC (Brad Nessler, Todd Blackledge and Erin Andrews)Weather Forecast: Scattered showers.Series Record: Penn State leads, 1-0. Host: Louisiana State TigersRecord: 9-3 (5-3, SEC)Last Game: Beat Arkansas, 33-30(OT)Injuries: RB Charles Scott (clavicle) - out for season; RB Keiland Williams (ankle) - out for season; RB Richard Murphy (knee...
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December 31, 2009
College Football 2009-10 Bowl Preview
Let's begin our quick look into each bowl game this season. There are plenty of great matchups this season, but some real duds, too. I'll give the basics for each bowl game; who's in it, when, why I (and you) should take the time to watch, and which team gets the early nod from one certain sports betting site. New Mexico Bowl ?Dec. 19 / 4:30 p.m.? Fresno State (8-4,...
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December 14, 2009
Blue White Roundtable returns
It's been a while, but we're back.Maybe they did, maybe they didn't...W. F. Yurasko Happy Hour ValleyThe Nittany LineZombie NationNittany WhiteoutPenn State Clips2 The LionBlue White Roundtable - Pre-Bowl Season Edition1. Penn State finished off this season with 10 wins, but lost the only two games that were really in question. What will your lasting memory of the 2009 season be...
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December 10, 2009
Daryll Clark, Brandon Graham share Silver Football
Penn State's senior quarterback Daryll Clark, and Michigan's senior defensive end Brandon Graham, have split the Chicago Tribune Silver Football Trophy vote for the best player in the Big Ten. It is the first time in the award's history (since 1924) that more than one player receives the honor. On the Big Ten Network's exclusive announcement last night, Gerry DiNardo defended Clark...
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December 09, 2009
US Army All-American rosters oozing Blue & White
Penn State is already boasting one of the strongest recruiting classes in recent program history, by far the top crop in the Big Ten this year. But with the announcement of the 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl rosters last week, the Nittany Lions will be the only program to send five committed recruits to play on a single roster, and is tied with Texas and USC for the overall lead...
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December 08, 2009
ZN's CFB Top 25 :: Week 15 2009
Well that was an interesting week, huh? Nearly every game lived up to the hype. Check out where all the chips fell after championship Saturday. Rank. Team (LW), [Record, LW Result]. 1. Alabama (2), [13-0, W 32 - 13 Florida]2. Texas (1), [13-0, W 13 - 12 Nebraska]3. Cincinnati (3), [12-0, W 45 - 44 Pittsburgh]4. Texas Christian (5), [12-0, W 51 - 10 New Mexico]5. Florida (4),...
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December 06, 2009
Texas survives; BCS supporters rejoice
Not only was it a great night all around for college football fans, it was an even bigger relief for BCS supporters. Alabama is a lock for the BCS title game, after soundly beating Florida in the SEC title game. But the night nearly took a gut-wrenching turn when Nebraska booted a field goal with less than two minutes left, taking a 12-10 lead over No. 3 Texas in the Big XII title...
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December 05, 2009
Odrick named All-America, LJ Sr. earns his raise
Another season, another defensive first team All-America selection from Penn State: "[Jared Odrick] was selected to the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) All-America Team, the first All-America squad to be announced for the 2009 campaign." Larry Johnson, Sr., Penn State's defensive line coach for 14 seasons, is known more for his recruiting than his actual coaching, for...
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December 03, 2009
College Football mid-week roundup
Starting tomorrow night, the race for BCS bids begins with Oregon State and Oregon battling for the Pac 10's Rose Bowl bid. That's just the tip of a college football iceberg that will continue non-stop, well into the wee morning hours on Sunday, when the final gun sounds on Wisconsin's meeting at Hawaii. But what's happened so far this week? A lot, actually. But most of it has dealt...
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December 02, 2009
Another "black eye" for Notre Dame
For a program so beat up over the last few weeks, this can't possibly help the mood in South Bend: "Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen was punched in the face by an irate fan outside a South Bend restaurant early Sunday morning and has a swollen eye, a person briefed on the incident said on Monday." It's getting rough for the Fighting Irish. (Sorry, I had to!)Source: ESPN
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November 24, 2009
Odrick, Penn State rake in the All-Big Ten honors
Senior defensive tackle Jared Odrick was voted the Big Ten's Defensive Player of the Year, and Defensive Lineman of the Year by the conference coaches. Odrick was just one of six Nittany Lions selected First Team All-Big Ten, including Daryll Clark, Evan Royster, Stefen Wisniewski, Dennis Landolt and Navorro Bowman. Penn State tied Iowa for the most first-team selections. Breakdown...
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November 23, 2009
Clark, Bowman named Big Ten Players of the Week
Penn State senior quarterback Daryll Clark, and junior linebacker Navorro Bowman swept the Big Ten's Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week awards for their performances against Michigan State in the season finale. Navorro Bowman Bowman recorded 10 tackles (seven solo), with 3.5 TFL (minus-17), a sack and a pass break-up to lead another superb defensive effort in East Lansing...
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November 22, 2009
Penn State blasts Spartans, 42-14
Daryll Clark won't be missed by Michigan State fans, as the senior quarterback and Penn State overcame a slow start Saturday night in East Lansing to pound the Spartans 42-14. In two career games against Michigan State, Clark has thrown for 650 yards, eight touchdowns and no interceptions. The Nittany Lions earned their 10th win of the season, and made a big statement for BCS bowl...
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November 21, 2009
Preview: No. 14 Penn State at Michigan State
Kickoff/TV: Sat., Nov. 21, 3:30 p.m. ET/ESPN (Mike Patrick, Craig James and Heather Cox)Weather Forecast: Cool, clear.Series Record: Penn State leads, 13-12-1. Host: Michigan State SpartansRecord: 6-5 (4-3, Big Ten)Last Game: Beat Purdue, 40-37Injuries: LB Drew Stevens (knee) - possible; RB Glenn Winston (knee) - out for season; S Roderick Jenrette (foot) - out for seasonKey Players...
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November 19, 2009
D'Anton Lynn doesn't not blame Paterno's obstinacy
Joe Paterno has morphed over the last few seasons, from a coach that used to micromanage nearly every working part of his team, to one that delegates control to his coaching staff. Overall, it's worked very well. But there's one part of this team on which Paterno still rests an acutely stubborn, heavy hand -- the punt return team. In a conference call with reporters (BWI) yesterday...
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November 17, 2009
Beachum tears ACL
Brandon Beachum is out for the rest of the season, after tearing his ACL against Indiana. Via the Collegian: "Brandon Beachum will miss the remainder of the 2009 season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee on Saturday, according to a release issued by the Penn State football program." Beachum recovered a Jerome Hayes kickoff return fumble, offering...
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November 16, 2009
Penn State rides underclassmen to senior day win
For the third week in a row, Penn State's offense came out flat. So, tied at 10 entering the second half, the Nittany Lions' defense, which had played valiantly despite working against a minus-four turnover margin, took matters into its own hands. Junior linebacker Navorro Bowman intercepted a tipped pass and ran 73 yards to pay dirt, giving Penn state its first lead of the ballgame...
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November 14, 2009
Bowman, Lee could exit lacking signature play
Sean Lee will graduate, hopefully getting the nod on NFL Draft day this coming April. Navorro Bowman could leave early, joining Lee on the Radio City Music Hall stage. But regardless of whether or not the two linebackers make their Penn State exit together, at this point, neither has a chance of being revered as one of the all-time greats to don the Blue and White at "Linebacker...
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November 13, 2009
Hoosier breakdown with Crimson Quarry
The Indiana Hoosiers are headed into Happy Valley this week, for Penn State's annual Senior Day fodder. One of the most snake-bitten teams in college football this season, Indiana has been just two or three plays away from a winning record and a bowl bid. But the breaks haven't fallen the Hoosiers' way. In this week's Q&A, we welcome John from Crimson Quarry, the best (read:only...
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November 13, 2009
Preview: Indiana at No. 18 Penn State
Kickoff/TV: Sat., Nov. 14, 12 p.m. ET/Big Ten Network (Craig Coshun, Glen Mason and Anthony Herron)Weather Forecast: Cool, drizzle early.Series Record: Penn State leads, 12-0. Host: Penn State Nittany LionsRecord: 8-2 (4-2 Big Ten)Last Game: Lost to Ohio State, 24-7Injuries: LG Johnnie Troutman (leg) - doubtful; DB Jacob Fagnano (ankle) - out; FB Josh Matzkin (foot) - out; DE Pete...
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November 12, 2009
Buckeyes whack Penn State, 24-7
Ohio State marched into Happy Valley with nearly every pundit calling the game an easy win, for the Nittany Lions. But the Buckeyes, led by sophomore quarterback Terrelle Pryor, would have none of it, taking care of business on their way to a 24-7 win that looked much easier than even the final 17-point margin would suggest. Penn State has now lost two home games in the same season...
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November 07, 2009
Buckeye breakdown with the BBC
Every game is big when fighting for a bid in the BCS, but they get even bigger when Ohio State comes to town. That's exactly what we've got this week, as Jeff from The Buckeye Battle Cry stops by to talk a little football. Does Ohio State have what it takes to pull off the upset in Happy Valley? Is Terrelle Pryor overrated? And what the hell is a buckeye? Ok, we already know that...
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November 06, 2009
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