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Nittany Nation is the place to go for the latest news and rumblings about the Penn State football program. Our team of contributors, led by longtime Nittany Lion beat reporter Frank Bodani, will offer perspectives and insight on PSU from the present and past, along with coverage of York County's unique connections to Penn State football.
Monthly Archives: January 2010
Lions’ academic excellence lauded
The Nittany Lions had a strong year on the football field, finishing the season with a win over LSU in the Capital One Bowl and an 11-2 record. But the program has reason to be proud of its performance off … Continue reading
Posted in Academics
Tagged American Football Coaches Association, Nittany Lions, Penn State
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Odrick to play in Senior Bowl
Jared Odrick, Penn State’s All-America defensive tackle, will play in the 61st Under Armour Senior Bowl on Jan. 30. Odrick will play for the North squad, which will be coached by Jim Schwartz and the staff of the Detroit Lions. … Continue reading
Season ticket prices hold
STATE COLLEGE — Penn State has frozen 2010 ticket prices for football season-ticket holders. It will cost $55 per game for season-ticket holders, the same as last year. The seven-game 2010 schedule will cost $385. Students will also pay the … Continue reading
Could Lions land another Royster?
Penn State might have its eye on another Royster. Sheldon Royster, a junior safety at Jersey City (N.J.) Saint Peter’s has heard from Penn State, along with a few other suitors, such as Rutgers, South Florida, Florida, Miami (Fla.) and … Continue reading
Posted in Recruiting
Tagged Jersey City (N.J.) Saint Peter's, Nittany Lions, Penn State, Sheldon Royster
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Jon Sandusky takes Browns’ job
Former Penn State safety Jon Sandusky is the new director of player personnel with the Cleveland Browns. Sandusky, who played for the Nittany Lions from 1996-99, is the son of former long-time Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky. Jon Sandusky … Continue reading
Jay Paterno lashes out
Penn State quarterbacks coach Jay Paterno showed this week that he is frustrated with the current state of college coaching. In particular, the son of coaching legend Joe Paterno showed that he’s not a fan of Lane Kiffin when he … Continue reading
Posted in coaching staff
Tagged Jay Paterno, Lane Kiffin, Nittany Lions, Penn State, Tennessee, USC
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Clark joins all-star squad
Penn State quarterback Daryll Clark was a late addition to the 85th East-West Shrine Game — and seemingly struggled through the first workouts this week. Clark joins punter Jeremy Boone and tight end Andrew Quarless as Nittany Lions on the … Continue reading
Penn State strong in the fall
Thanks to a national championship in women’s volleyball — and another 11-win season in football — Penn State ended the fall sports season in fourth place in the national Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup standings. It’s the Nittany Lions’ 10th top … Continue reading
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Lions lose out on Lattimore
Despite boasting one of the nation’s top recruiting classes, Penn State has lost out on its biggest haul — South Carolina’s Marcus Lattimore, arguably the No. 1 prep running back. Lattimore, from Byrnes High, reportedly notified Penn State’s coaches this … Continue reading
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Big Ten’s ups and downs this decade
The Big Ten has had its share of highs and lows since 2000, when the conference was near the top of the college football world. That year, the conference boasted the Rose Bowl champion (Wisconsin), the Orange Bowl champion (Michigan) … Continue reading
Posted in Big Ten
Tagged Big Ten, Iowa, Michigan, Orange Bowl, Penn State, Rose Bowl, Wisconsin
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