Monthly Archives: July 2010

Odrick on field for Dolphins

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Sherry Coons

Penn State defensive end Jared Odrick was on the field as the Miami Dolphins opened camp on Friday. He agreed to a five-year deal worth $7.13 million guaranteed with the team on Thursday. “It was very important to Jared to … Continue reading →

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Big Ten Media Days to be aired live

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Frank Bodani

The Big Ten Network and ESPNEWS will air live coverage of the Big Ten Football Media Days on Monday from Chicago. Penn State coach Joe Paterno and defensive back D’Anton Lynn, tailback Evan Royster and guard Stefen Wisniewski will represent … Continue reading →

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Big Ten Network debuts shows

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Frank Bodani

The Big Ten Network will debut six programs in September. The shows include “Big Ten Icons,” “The Next Level,” “Big Ten Film Vault,” “Big Ten Pulse,” “Big Ten Football Report” and “Big Ten Football Saturday: Kickoff.” “These shows represent a … Continue reading →

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Former Lions in NFL training camps

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Sherry Coons

A total of 39 former Nittany Lions are in the running for spots on 22 different NFL teams this season, according to Penn State. The Buffalo Bills feature a league-high four former Lions on its roster, including Bryan Scott, Paul … Continue reading →

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Penn State and Alabama (not Florida) hit the road

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Frank Bodani

In six weeks the Nittany Lions will travel to Tuscaloosa, Ala. for an unusual but certainly not unprecedented non-conference road trip. Because, of course, we’re not talking about the Florida Gators here. Lots of Penn State fans, and Penn State … Continue reading →

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And so it began …

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Sherry Coons

Many Nittany Lion faithful are familiar with the work of unofficial Penn State historian Lou Prato. The writer has published four Lion-centric books: “The Penn State Football Encyclopedia (1998); “What It Means to be A Nittany Lion” co-authored with Scott … Continue reading →

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Alabama wins big at media days

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Frank Bodani

The Nittany Lions big-lights trip to Tuscaloosa, Ala. is creeping closer, a little more than six weeks away. And most Penn State fans know the drill. Alabama is the reigning national champion, expected to be No. 1 again this fall … Continue reading →

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‘Bama a hot ticket

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Sherry Coons

It’s not going to be easy to get your hands on a ticket to the game when Alabama and Penn State square off on Sept. 11 in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Courtesy of StateCollege.com comes this heads-up: The Penn State ticket office … Continue reading →

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Tickets go on sale Monday

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Frank Bodani

Penn State fans will be able to purchase single-game tickets for all seven home football games this season starting at 10 a.m. on Monday. The sale will be held exclusively at www.GoPSUsports.com. There is a purchase limit of two tickets … Continue reading →

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Penn State and Navy to renew series in 2012

Posted on July 21, 2010 by matt kinnear

Another of Penn State’s traditional opponents is returning to the 2012 football schedule. Penn State Director of Athletics Tim Curley and Naval Academy Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk announced today that Nittany Lions and Midshipmen will meet on Sept. 15, … Continue reading →

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