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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: February 2010
Coaches clinic set for April
The Penn State coaching staff will again welcome several hundred coaches for its annual football coaches’ clinic, set for April 9-10. The clinic will feature lectures and demonstrations by Joe Paterno and the entire Nittany Lions’ staff. The annual spring … Continue reading
Texas-sized denial
Just days after the rumors emerged that the Big Ten was in talks with Texas in an effort to expand the conference, the league commissioner has denounced the reports. Jim Delany said Friday that not only had there been no … Continue reading
Buckeyes’ Pryor has surgery
According to BigTenNetwork.com, Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee this week. The quarterback from Jeannette, Pa., is expected to be fine for the start of spring practice, an athletic department spokeswoman said. Pryor suffered … Continue reading
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Tagged Buckeyes, Nittany Lions, Ohio State, Penn State, Terrelle Pryor
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Texas and Big Ten talking
It’s just a start, maybe, but at least it’s something. Officials from the University of Texas and the Big Ten apparently are talking together about expansion, according to an article in the Lawrence (Kan.) Journal-World. The article refers to a … Continue reading
Joe’s at it again
No 83-year-old surprises us like Joe Paterno. He breaks his leg during a November game three seasons ago? No problem. He rehabbed it so hard that he made to the bowl game. Undergoes hip replacement surgery in November two seasons … Continue reading
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An in-depth look at recruit Zach Zwinak
Penn State lost out on the top running back in the nation when Marcus Lattimore committed to the University of South Carolina. However, the Lions are still pleased with their recruiting class, as far as running backs are concerned. The … Continue reading
Getting ready for summer camps
Penn State already is gearing up for its 36th annual summer football camp extravaganza. There will be five different camp opportunities in State College in June, including the popular “seniors only” camp, which was introduced five years ago. About 3,000 … Continue reading
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Bradley named top recruiter
For years, Penn State’s Tom Bradley has been the recruiter to beat in Western Pennsylvania. The defensive coordinator was born and raised in Johnstown and has represented the area well as a Nittany Lion player and longtime coach. And now … Continue reading
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Lions win Lambert Trophy
The Nittany Lions have earned an unprecedented 28th Lambert Meadowlands Trophy as the top football team in the East. Penn State also won it’s record 13th ECAC Team of the Year award and quarterback Daryll Clark was picked as the … Continue reading
Penn State DVD on sale
Penn State’s football highlight DVD from the 2009 season is now on sale. The inside look at the program includes preseason preparations, Big Ten Co-MVP Daryll Clark’s record-setting season and the Nittany Lion’s top 10 defense. Other features include conversations … Continue reading
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