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Preview: Syracuse at No. 5/7 Penn State
September 10, 2009 by
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Kickoff/TV: Sat., Sept. 12, 12 p.m. ET/Big Ten Network (Craig Coshun, Glen Mason and Charissa Thompson)Weather Forecast: Mild, showers possible.Host: Penn State Nittany LionsRecord: 1-0 (0-0 Big Ten)Last Game: Won vs Akron, 31-7Injuries: LB Navorro Bowman (Groin - Questionable),...
'Cuse breakdown with Orange::44
September 10, 2009 by
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Penn State hosts the Syracuse Orange this weekend, in what's been dubbed "Classic Day" by the folks in charge of marketing. Cute, but I'm more concerned with what's going down on the field, not in the stands. Penn State and Syracuse have played 69 times, as the...
Big Ten Pick'em 2009: Week 2
September 10, 2009 by
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Zombie Nation picks all of this week's Big Ten games. Last week, I went out on a limb with Toledo pulling an upset in West Lafayette. I was wrong, dead wrong. Also, the Illinois loss really hurt my record. Since I'm already in need of a big play, it's time for a shot down...
Blue White Roundtable :: Syracuse
September 09, 2009 by
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Syracuse comes to town this weekend, but Penn State could face a tougher test than we thought. All that and more in this week's Blue White Roundtable. Also, we welcome two new participants this week: Nittany Lounge and Penn State Clips. This week's usually unusual suspects...
Paterno presser quick hits
September 08, 2009 by
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At his weekly press conference Joe Paterno seemed to get more questions about Syracuse than Penn State. I guess with such a storied relationship between the two schools, that's bound to happen. The media definitely wasn't at its finest today. There was no flow, no real conversation...
Penn State jumps in both polls
September 08, 2009 by
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After crushing Akron 31-7, Penn State was bumped up two points in the AP Poll to No. 7. In the Coaches Poll, the Nittany Lions jumped three spots to No. 5. Penn State hasn't ranked this high, this early in the season, since 1999.
ZN's CFB Top 25 :: Week 2 2009
September 08, 2009 by
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Some teams dropped, and some rose. But most stayed put, as with all the FCS opponents, it's tough to reward a team for those wins. We enter week two with some huge games that will shape the top-10 the rest of the season. Top 25 below the fold.Rank. Team (LW), [Record, LW Result...
Syracuse game notes released
September 07, 2009 by
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Penn State released the Syracuse at Penn State game notes. How big did this rivalry used to be? THE SERIES: The Nittany Lions and Orange renewed their rivalry last year and are meeting in Beaver Stadium for the first time since 1990. Penn State owns a 41-23-5 series edge. The teams...
Time to can Beaver Stadium's canned tunes
September 07, 2009 by
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After attending Penn State's season opener against Akron this weekend, the hopes I had gone in with were essentially crushed. No, not hopes for a victory or an injury-free game. Rather, I had gone to Happy Valley this weekend with one extra hope, that Penn State would seriously...
Clark named co-offensive POW
September 06, 2009 by
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It was announced Sunday on Big Ten Tonight that Penn State quarterback Daryll Clark was named co-Offensive Player of the Week. Clark passed for a career-high 353 yards and three touchdowns in the Nittany Lions' season opener against Akron, a 31-7 victory. Purdue running back Ralph...
Review: No. 8 Penn State 31, Akron 7
September 06, 2009 by
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Some Big Ten teams struggled on opening day while other cruised. Luckily for Penn State fans, the Nittany Lions put together an impressive first half to crush the visiting Akron Zips, 31-7 Saturday afternoon. In today's game review, we'll break down Penn State's unit by...
Penn State Gameday: Akron
September 04, 2009 by
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Your Penn State football gameday headquarters. • Preview: Akron at No. 8 Penn State• Penn State depth chart (as of 9/4)• Blue White Roundtable :: Akron Zips• Official Game Notes• Penn State Roster• Joe Paterno's Press Conference• NCAA 10 Simulation: Akron at PSUâ...
Poll Results: Akron at Penn State
September 04, 2009 by
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As you probably expected, fans pegged Penn State to win its season opener against Akron. A full 96 percent called for a victory. Full results below the fold.
Big Ten Pick'em 2009: Week 1
September 04, 2009 by
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Zombie Nation picks all of this week's Big Ten games. I guess I should have posted this yesterday, since Indiana opened last night against Eastern Kentucky (FCS). I assure you, though, the picks were already submitted to TDG, and I don't think anyone picked EKU. (FYI: Each...
Zordich nabbed for DUI
September 04, 2009 by
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Let's hope Mike Zordich can hold his roster spot like he can hold his liquor. "Penn State redshirt freshman middle linebacker Michael Zordich has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following an incident at 3:25 a.m. Sunday.Mr. Zordich, 19, was stopped...
Preview: Akron at No. 8 Penn State
September 03, 2009 by
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Kickoff/TV: Sat., Sept. 5, 12 p.m. ET/Big Ten NetworkWeather Forecast: Warm, Sunny.Host: Penn State Nittany LionsRecord: 0-0 (0-0 Big Ten)Last Game: Lost 2009 Rose Bowl vs. USC, 38-24Injuries: LB Mike Mauti (ACL - Out Ssn), CB AJ Wallace (Susp - Probable), DT Brandon Ware (Ankle...
Poll Results: First Look '09 Michigan St
September 03, 2009 by
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The preseason if finally over, and to wrap things up, let's look at how the final polling went on our First Look series. The final edition: Michigan State. The Spartans were playing for a Big Ten title in the last game of the regular season, and pushed Georgia to the limit in the...
Blue White Roundtable Wrap: Akron
September 03, 2009 by
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It was a great turnout for the kickoff edition Blue White Rountable. Although, once Nittany Whitout says they're in, it's always a big turnout. So, rather than bore you with my pathetic attempts at humor, let's dive right in, with this week's "best of" from...
NCAA 10 simulation: Akron at Penn State
September 02, 2009 by
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I decided to have some fun and simulate this week's game on NCAA 10. The results were varied, but Penn State never lost. The game was simulated (CPU vs. CPU - I had no involvement) ten times, in cool, cloudy weather. The widest margin was 55-10; the closest was 30-15. Full results...
Paterno presser quick hits
September 01, 2009 by
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Joe Paterno was surprisingly jovial at his first weekly press conference of the season. While he gave the typical "we have a long way to go" angle to most questions, Paterno was uncharacteristically direct in most of his answers, including giving the media what they wanted...
Akron game notes released
September 01, 2009 by
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Can you hear it? Can you smell it? Can you taste it? It's called game day, and it's right around the corner. Penn State just released the Akron game notes.
Blue White Roundtable :: Akron
September 01, 2009 by
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Let's kick off this season right, with the Blue White Roundtable season opener. Questions this week were from yours truly. Usually, the questioner (me this week), doesn't actually participate in the answering, but I'm just too excited this week! I will still do the wrap...
Penn State football 2009 depth chart
August 31, 2009 by
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The official depth chart was released today. Now we can finally get a real picture of what this team will look like on Saturday. Here's the most updated Penn State footbal depth chart, as we look ahead to the season opener against Akron.Updated Aug. 31Offensive Notes: At certain...
ZN's CFB Top 25 :: Week 1 2009
August 30, 2009 by
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Open the book on 2009. I have to admit that I generally don't enjoy seasons like this. It will be pretty much Florida plus everyone else. Even if the Gators lose a game, Florida will be still guaranteed a BCS Championship Game berth if there are no undefeated teams or only one...
This video should come with a warning
August 29, 2009 by
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One of the best videos you'll see. Careful, though. This one is so good, you're head just might explode with excitement.
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