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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: August 2011
Paterno: Both quarterbacks will play on Saturday
Joe Paterno used a cane as he arrived at his first weekly press conference of the season today. While nursing shoulder and hip injuries he suffered in an on-field collision a few weeks ago, he’s unsure if he will coach … Continue reading
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Penn State loses Jarron Jones to Fighting Irish
It appears as if Penn State has lost highly-regarded defensive tackle Jarron Jones for good. The 6-foot-7, 300 pound-plus lineman has reportedly verbally committed to Notre Dame — months after he had verballed and then backed off of a commitment … Continue reading
No starting QB named; no big surprises on first depth chart
With only five days before the opening game, Penn State still doesn’t have a starting quarterback. The team’s first official depth chart of the season was released on Monday and as for the No. 1 spot there is a big … Continue reading
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Penn State football chat: Aug. 29
PSU football chat: 9/29
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Nate Stupar up for Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award
Penn State linebacker Nate Stupar is among 30 candidates for the prestigious Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award for the 2011 season. To be eligible, a student-athlete must be a Football Bowl Subdivision senior and have notable achievements in four areas of … Continue reading
“Captain’s Letters to Joe” book is now on sale
The newest Penn State football book includes 119 personalized letters to Joe Paterno from the team captains he has coached. The book, “Captains’ Letters to Joe,” began as a unique gift to the Penn State coach last year. The Penn … Continue reading
Connecticut cornerback chooses Penn State
The Nittany Lions have gone to New England to snag yet another promising football recruit. Malik Golden of the Cheshire Academy in Connecticut announced this evening that he will coming to Penn State. Several schools, such as Iowa, wanted the … Continue reading
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Penn State walk-on quarterback Shane McGregor wins scholarship contest
Penn State walk-on quarterback Shane McGregor is one of the five students from across the nation who earned a $5,000 scholarship through a national essay competition sponsored by the Jim Murray Memorial Foundation. McGregor, a redshirt junior, carried a 3.89 … Continue reading
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Penn State football chat 8/22
Penn State football chat 8/22
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Defensive back to decide this week on Penn State
Connecticut defensive back Malik Golden has told Scout.com that he plans to make his college choice on Wednesday. Golden, from the Cheshire Academy, lists Penn State, Iowa, Boston College and UConn as his favorites. The 6-foot-1 and 185-pound prospect just … Continue reading
