Monthly Archives: May 2010

Lions ready to host camps

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Sherry Coons

The Penn State football staff is preparing to welcome high school players from across the nation to its 36th annual summer football camps, which get under way June 4. Penn State will host five different camp opportunities on the University … Continue reading →

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Coaches fill in for JoePa

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Sherry Coons

Joe Paterno has been under the weather this week. Reportedly an intestinal bug. But the show must go on, and the venerable coach was booked to do an alumni event in Hershey. In his absence, his assistants stepped in to … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on PSU recruiting: Angelo Mangiro

Posted on May 28, 2010 by matt kinnear

Recruiting has not only become a 12 month-a-year business for college football coaches, it’s also blossomed into a second season of sorts for fans. But just who are the national stars and little-known projects the Nittany Lions are targeting for … Continue reading →

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PSU pair earn All-America honors

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Frank Bodani

Penn State’s Evan Royster and Stefen Wisniewski have been named preseason All-Americans by Phil Steele’s College Football Preview. Wisniewski, a senior guard, was selected as a first team All-American — to go along with his first team accolades from Lindy’s … Continue reading →

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PSU’s Odrick, others put on youth clinic

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Sherry Coons

Penn State’s Jared Odrick joined forces with other NFL draft hopefuls and some established NFL players to help some New York City kids get out an play. Take a peek as Odrick and Co. describe what it was like to … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on PSU recruiting: Deion Barnes

Posted on May 21, 2010 by matt kinnear

Recruiting has not only become a 12 month-a-year business for college football coaches, it’s also blossomed into a second season of sorts for fans. But just who are the national stars and little-known projects the Nittany Lions are targeting for … Continue reading →

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Lift for Life set for July 9

Posted on May 21, 2010 by matt kinnear

From a Penn State news release: UNIVERSITY PARK — Over its initial seven years, the Penn State Lift For Life has grown tremendously. Once again last year, more than 90 Nittany Lion football student-athletes tested their strength and endurance in … Continue reading →

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JayPa weighs in on Big Ten expansion

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Sherry Coons

Jay Paterno and legendary father Joe have had their disagreements in the past, particularly when it’s come to politics. JayPa backs Democratic candidates … JoePa is a staunch Republican. Now the two have something new to disagree on — the … Continue reading →

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Odrick looking stylish in New York

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Sherry Coons

Before Penn State’s Jared Odrick could take the stage for the NFL draft last month, he had to find the perfect suit. Lucky for fans and followers, the Big Ten Network sent a camera with him. Take a peek as … Continue reading →

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Prato not a lifelong Penn State fan

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Sherry Coons

Lou Prato, the man who literally wrote the book on Penn State football — four times over — wasn’t always a fan of the Nittany Lions. Turns out, Prato grew up in Indiana, Pa., as a Pitt fan. Prato’s allegiance … Continue reading →

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