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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: January 2011
Did Penn State create the zone-blitz?
It’s somewhat fascinating that Penn State has become the center of an important strategic discussion during the middle of Super Bowl Week. Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau loves the zone-blitz defense. Did he help invent it? Green Bay Packers … Continue reading
Posted in Football, Odds and ends
Tagged Dick LeBeau, Dom Capers, Jerry Sandusky, John Rosenberg
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Paterno’s 400th victory bringing in bucks
Joe Paterno’s 400th victory back in the fall is still carrying quite a bit of weight into the new year. First, Nike, Inc. has donated $400,000 to the Penn State Libraries in honor of his 400th coaching victory. Of course, … Continue reading
Posted in Joe Paterno, Penn State
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Penn State football chat 1/31
Penn State football chat 1/31
Wisniewski named Raiders line coach
Former Penn State All-American Steve Wisniewski has been named the new assistant offensive line coach for the Oakland Raiders. He’s the brother of former Penn State lineman and NFL player Leo Wisniewski and the uncle of Penn State senior All-American … Continue reading
Star lineman still a Lion
The final battle for stud Arizona lineman Ryan Nowicki finally appears to be over — with Penn State hanging on as the winner. “I’m a Nittany Lion, let’s just say that. I’m not taking anymore (recruiting) visits,” he said on … Continue reading
Penn State football chat 1/24
Penn State football chat 1/24
Big Ten draws serious fans
Nobody can argue that the Big Ten doesn’t have a dedicated fan base. The conference led the nation in average attendance, according to a recent NCAA report. In fact, the Big Ten finished 1-2-3. Michigan football was in front at … Continue reading
Posted in Big Ten, Fans
Tagged Big Ten, Buckeyes, Michigan, Nittany Lions, Ohio State, Penn State, Wolverines
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PSU fan anticipates Jets-Steelers game
For all those Penn State fans out there who are also Steelers fans, this story might be of some interest. PennLive.com’s Conor Nelson describes why he is so eagerly awaiting today’s AFC championship game between the Steelers and Jets. Here’s … Continue reading
Posted in Fans, PSU alumni
Tagged New York Jets, Nittany Lions, Penn State, Pittsburgh Steelers
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Barnes finally chooses Penn State
Highly regarded Philadelphia defensive end Deion Barnes gave his long-awaited commitment to Penn State on Thursday — his 18th birthday. The 6-foot-5, 225-pounder from Northeast High had been seemingly favoring the Nittany Lions for months and finally chose them over … Continue reading
