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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: June 2010
Not just for the boys
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The giddy rookies started snapping pictures the moment they stepped onto the pristine stadium turf. Even some good-natured yelling from Penn State assistant coach Mike McQueary couldn’t dampen the spirits of these campers at Beaver Stadium, … Continue reading
Spotlight on PSU recruiting: Darius Jennings
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
Posted in Football, Frank Bodani, Penn State, Recruiting
Tagged Darius Jennings, Gilman School, Joe Paterno, Nittany Lions, Penn State, PSU, recurting
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Tailgate memories
Each and every college football fan has a particular game-day memory that stands out. An incredible touchdown play, a chance encounter while tailgating, the feeling after winning a nail-biter. For one Penn State fan, that special recollection involves the hospitality … Continue reading
Posted in Football, Penn State
Tagged Alabama, Crimson Tide, Nittany Lions, Penn State
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Wisniewski honored again
Penn State’s offensive lineman Stefen Wisniewski has earned even more preseason All-America recognition — this time from the Sporting News. The senior guard received first-team honors, to go along with his first-team accolades from Phil Steele’s College Football Preview and … Continue reading
Posted in Awards/honors
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Student ticket trials and tribulations
There’s been a lot of talk recently about Penn State’s new season ticket policies. The pros and cons of the university’s new system, which is based on an individual’s level of giving. Here’s a fresh perspective from someone who gives … Continue reading
Posted in Football, Penn State
Tagged Nittany Lions, Penn State, season tickets, student section
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The shakeup is upon us?
The high-stakes game of college football expansion poker may be building to a seismic shakedown in the new few days. And the tremors are coming from Colorado and Notre Dame. It appears as if the Fighting Irish and Big Ten … Continue reading
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Behold the Super Conference
As expansion speculation swirls around several conferences and reports of potential configurations emerge every day, a new creature has emerged — the Super Conference. There are reports of the Pac-10 being on the verge of wooing a hefty chunk of … Continue reading
Posted in Big Ten, Football, Penn State
Tagged Big 12, Big Ten, Boise State, Nittany Lions, Pac-10, Penn State
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Spotlight on PSU recruiting: Shaun Underwood
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
Posted in Football, Penn State, Recruiting
Tagged college football, Joe Paterno, Nittany Lions, Penn State, PSU, recruiting, Shaun Underwood
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Lions to face Tide in primetime
Penn State will meet Alabama under the lights in Tuscaloosa. It was announced that the first game between the traditional powers in 20 years will be played at 7 p.m.on Saturday, Sept. 11 in Bryant-Denny Stadium. ESPN will televise the … Continue reading
Posted in Football, Penn State, Schedule
Tagged Alabama, Crimson Tide, Nittany Lions, Penn State
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Trio of Lions honored
A trio of Penn State football players were named to the National Football Foundation’s Hampshire Honor Society for the 2009 season. Punter Jeremy Boone, linebacker Josh Hull and kick snapper Andrew Pitz were selected for the honor. In order to … Continue reading
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Tagged Andrew Pitz, Jeremy Boone, Josh Hull, Nittany Lions, Penn State
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