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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: February 2011
Who’s the next great Penn State tailback?
The Nittany Lions are desperate to land a star high school tailback in this recruiting class. Probably even two of them. And so Penn State’s staff has verbally offered scholarships to at least six or seven juniors so far, at … Continue reading
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Penn State winning the right way
The Nittany Lions may not be winning enough big football games lately to satisfy the masses. But they apparently are still winning the right way. And doing that better than most anyone else around. Better than all but one other … Continue reading
Uplifting Athletes names officers
The Penn State Chapter of Uplifting Athletes, composed of Nittany Lions’ football players, elected a slate of new officers recently, as well as set the date for the ninth annual Penn State Lift for Life. The officers are as follows: … Continue reading
Posted in Charities
Tagged Lift for life, Nittany Lions, Penn State, Uplifting Athletes
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JoePa’s $10,000 necktie
What kind of cash can a Joe Paterno necktie bring in? Try $10,200, for charity of course. The tie worn by the legendary coach during his 400th career victory this past season was auctioned off at last weekend’s 19th Annual … Continue reading
Penn State needs a true rival
The following excerpt appeared in Penn State’s newspaper, The Daily Collegian, recently. The columnist, Michael Oplinger, opines that the Nittany Lions, who lack a true rival, need to fan the school-vs-school flames with Pitt. He says … “At Penn State, … Continue reading
Posted in Big Ten, Football, Penn State
Tagged Michigan Wolverines, Nittany Lions, Ohio State Buckeyes, Penn State, Pitt Panthers
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Calling all coaches
Joe Paterno and Penn State’s football staff are gearing up for their annual Coaches’ Clinic on April 1 and 2. It’s a program for head coaches, their assistants and trainers to gain some insight into the Nittany Lions’ coaching success. … Continue reading
Posted in Odds and ends, Penn State
Tagged Beaver Stadium, Coaches' clinic, Joe Paterno, Nittany Lions, Penn State
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Penn State football chat 2/14
Penn State football chat 2/14
Former Lions enjoy Super success
A pair of former Penn State standouts, Andrew Quarless and Darren Perry, played instrumental roles in helping the Green Bay Packers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV in Dallas, Texas. Quarless, a rookie tight end, made a 5-yard … Continue reading
Posted in PSU alumni
Tagged Andrew Quarless, Darren Perry, Green Bay Packers, Nittany Lions, Penn State, Super Bowl XLV
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Get ready for the Blue-White game
The Super Bowl is over. Now what? For those who can’t cope with a football-less world, take comfort. The date of Penn State’s annual Blue-White scrimmage has been set. Mark your calendars for a Happy Valley road trip the weekend … Continue reading
Posted in Blue/White
Tagged Beaver Stadium, Blue-White Game, Nittany Lions, Penn State
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Munchak touts Penn State, Joe Paterno
Mike Munchak spent part of his introductory press conference as the new head coach of the Tennessee Titans today referencing Penn State and Joe Paterno. Munchak was a former All-American offensive lineman with the Nittany Lions, class of 1982. He’s … Continue reading
Posted in Joe Paterno, Odds and ends
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