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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: July 2010
Odrick on field for Dolphins
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
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
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
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
Penn State and Alabama (not Florida) hit the road
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
And so it began …
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
Alabama wins big at media days
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
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
Tickets go on sale Monday
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
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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