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Paterno presser transcript
November 04, 2009 by
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What's a buckeye? Well, it just happens to be a nut, and it's coming to Happy Valley this weekend. In his press conference this week, Joe Paterno answered the usual big-game questions posed by the pool. Check out what he had to say. Q. Can you compare how Terrelle Pryor is...
Hey CFN, you forgot about Penn State
November 03, 2009 by
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While the Nittany Lions' relatively young excursion into the realm of college football as show business hasn't pissed off too many in the mainstream, Penn State's blatant exploitation of a few cool gimmicks in 2005 to try to recreate the excitement of that once-in-a-lifetime...
Film session: Corey Wootton blows up PSU run
November 03, 2009 by
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Penn State took about a quarter and a half to realize that Northwestern wasn't going to stop stacking the box against Evan Royster and the running game. But until the Nittany Lions coaching staff opened its eyes, we were blessed with a Penn State ground game that looked about as...
Ohio State game notes released
November 03, 2009 by
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The Buckeyes are coming to town this week, so I'm assuming the storefronts along Beaver Canyon are boarding up as we speak. Penn State released the official Ohio State game notes, so head on over and check them out. Then, of course, come back here for even more Penn State football!
Review: Penn State 34, Northwestern 13
November 02, 2009 by
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Penn State woke up after halftime at Northwestern, just in time to pull off the closest blowout wins you'll ever see. The game really swung in the Nittany Lions' after Wildcat QB Mike Kafka went down. But Penn State didn't play a poor game. Northwestern just played better...
Penn State continues climb in BCS
November 01, 2009 by
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Penn State advanced one spot, to No. 11, in this weeks' BCS Standings. The Nittany Lions gained ground in both the USA Today Coaches' Poll and the Harris Interactive Poll, while also gaining in the BCS computer average.Although it's not in the BCS formula anymore, the AP...
ZN's CFB Top 25 :: Week 10 2009
November 01, 2009 by
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Don't expect anything in the top 10 to stay the same over the next few weeks. Top teams will meet, hopefully picking off a few of the undefeateds. Otherwise, the BCS will be in a world of public-relations hurt. But for now, here are the top 25 teams.Rank. Team (LW), [Record, LW...
Terrelle Pryor "a little bumped up"
November 01, 2009 by
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This could turn out to be absolutely nothing, but right now, it's definitely worth keeping an eye on: Tackled and dragged down by his shoulder pads from behind, Pryor said his left leg was bent behind him."It's not really a big deal," Pryor said. "I got a little...
Penn State defeats Kafka-less Cats
October 31, 2009 by
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Northwestern pulled a few tricks on Penn State early, but the Nittany Lions enjoyed all the treats at the end of a 34-13 Halloween victory in Evanston.Wildcat quarterback Mike Kafka was on fire, hitting 14 of 18 for 128 yards, while rushing for 42 yards and a go-ahead touchdown, in...
Booyah! Can you say 'perfect score prediction?'
October 31, 2009 by
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I really try not to toot my own horn about stuff, but this is an all-timer for me. Penn State just finished up a win at Northwestern. The final score: 34-13. And just what was my final score prediction in this week's game preview?34-13!The game story will be posted later tonight.
Penn State Gameday: Northwestern
October 31, 2009 by
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Your Penn State football gameday headquarters. Pregame• Preview: No. 12 Penn State at Northwestern• Penn State depth chart (as of 10/30)• Official Game Notes• Penn State Roster• Joe Paterno's Press Conference• Interview with Lake the Posts• Big Ten Pick'em: Week...
Poll Results: Penn State at Northwestern
October 30, 2009 by
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So much for that whole "whoa! trap game" thing from the preseason. Penn State looks to roll the Wildcats this week, and voters agreed. Poll results after the break.
Preview: No. 12 Penn State at Northwestern
October 30, 2009 by
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Kickoff/TV: Sat., Oct. 31, 4:30 p.m. ET/ESPN (Carter Blackburn and Chris Spielman)Weather Forecast: Cool, breezy.Series Record: Penn State leads, 9-3. Host: Northwestern WildcatsRecord: 5-3 (2-2, Big Ten)Last Game: Beat Indiana, 29-28Injuries: CB Sherrick McManis (leg) - possible...
Big Ten Pick'em 2009: Week 9
October 29, 2009 by
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Zombie Nation picks all of this week's Big Ten games. I could have batted a thousand last week, had it not been for my off-the-wall upset pick, MSU over Iowa. Honestly, you should have seen how high I jumped off the couch when the Spartans went ahead with a minute left. I couldn...
Wildcat breakdown with Lake the Posts
October 29, 2009 by
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For the best Northwestern Wildcats coverage, where else would we go, but Lake The Posts? LTP was kind enough to run the gauntlet of Penn State blogger interviews this week, stopping by our place for a few. This late in the season, every game is a big game. Here's what LTP had...
Paterno presser quick hits
October 27, 2009 by
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Is Penn State in store for a letdown against Northwestern, or just looking ahead to Ohio State? Joe Paterno fielded that question and more in his weekly press conference. Here are the highlights. (Note: I made a bit of a change this week. All the injury information is summed up at...
Northwestern game notes released
October 27, 2009 by
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Penn State released the official Northwestern game notes, so head on over and check them out. Then, of course, come back here for even more Penn State football!Coming later todayJoe Paterno's press conference.
Review: Penn State 35, Michigan 10
October 26, 2009 by
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Penn State, at long last, beat Michigan in the Big House. But the real thrill might not have been where the Nittany Lions won, or who they beat. It was that Penn State came out to win the game on the road, and didn't let off the gas until victory was well in hand. This game was...
Ohio State at Penn State kickoff set
October 26, 2009 by
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Looks like this will be the closest thing to a night game we'll get: ABC/ESPN will nationally televise Penn State's clash with Ohio State on Nov 7. The national powers will kickoff at 3:30 p.m. ET in the 300th game to be played in Beaver Stadium. Expect the crowd to be fully...
Clark earns second Big Ten POW
October 25, 2009 by
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Penn State senior quarterback Daryll Clark earned Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week accolades following a fantastic outing against Michigan. It was Clark's second player of the week honor this season. The weekly awards were announced on the Big Ten Network. Against the Wolverines...
ZN's CFB Top 25 :: Week 9 2009
October 25, 2009 by
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Are the Iowa Hawkeyes developing into the 2002 Ohio State Buckeyes? The jury is still out, as there are a few teams that would have to lose for Iowa to slip into the BCS Championship Game. There were some very big flops this weekend, but also some really great endings. See how that...
Penn State up one spot in BCS
October 25, 2009 by
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Penn State's dominating win over the Michigan Wolverines in Ann Arbor did little to budge the No. 12 Nittany Lions in this week's BCS standings, released today.
Finally! Penn State wins in Ann Arbor, 35-10
October 24, 2009 by
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"That was easy!"ESPN announcer Sean McDonough couldn't have called it any better, as Penn State's Daryll Clark hit Graham Zug for the duo's second of three touchdown connections of the night against Michigan. The Nittany Lions cruised 35-10 to their first win...
Penn State Gameday: Michigan
October 24, 2009 by
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• Live Blog: Penn State @ MichiganYour Penn State football gameday headquarters. Pregame• Preview: No. 13 Penn State at Michigan• Penn State depth chart (as of 10/23)• Official Game Notes• TV Coverage Maps• Penn State Roster• Joe Paterno's Press Conference• Blue...
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