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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: November 2011
Susquehannock’s Chaz Powell earns Big Ten recognition
Senior cornerback Chaz Powell (Susquehannock) has earned honorable mention status from the Big Ten. He registered 36 tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss, to go along with two interceptions. Powell also was the league’s No. 3 kick returner, averaging 28.3 … Continue reading
Posted in Awards/honors, Big Ten, Football, Penn State
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Devon Still heads up Penn State’s Big Ten awards list
As expected, Devon Still led all Penn State players Monday night’s unveiling of the Big Ten all-star teams and league awards. The senior earned the conference’s defensive lineman of the year award as well as first-team honors by the coaches … Continue reading
Posted in Awards/honors, Big Ten, Football, Penn State
Tagged Big Ten, Devon Still, Gerald Hodges, Nick Sukay, Penn State, Silas Redd
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Penn State announces search committe for head coach search
Penn State’s head coach search committee, led by new athletic director Dave Joyner, was announced today. The most popular name on the six-person committee is Russ Rose, Penn State’s legendary women’s volleyball coach. The other members: Linda Caldwell (Penn State … Continue reading
Posted in Football, Joe Paterno, Penn State
Tagged Dave Joyner, Joe Paterno, Penn State, Russ Rose
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Beachum undergoes surgery for broken ankle; not expected to return to Penn State
It appears as if Brandon Beachum’s college football career has ended with yet another injury. Beachum suffered a broken left ankle at the end of Penn State’s blowout loss in Wisconsin on Saturday. He underwent surgery today and will need … Continue reading
Penn State football live chat: 8 p.m., 11/28
It’s that time of the week again: Frank Bodani will be here at 8 p.m. to chat with you about all things Penn State football. While you are waiting, read Frank’s latest column about why now is the toughest time … Continue reading
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Life on the Road Part II: Culinary steps into unchartered territory
Even in times of scandal and intrigue, Penn State is playing big games on the road. Which means that we must follow and write and report about it all – and, of course, eat. So with a crazy-early flight into … Continue reading
Posted in Big Ten, Football, Frank Bodani, Life on the road, Penn State
Tagged Big Ten, Penn State, Rick Bayless, Tortas Frontera
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Life on the Road: Bumping into Penn State’s Matt Millen
You never know who you’re going to see while hanging around a big airport, waiting to get on a plane in a faraway city. Like on one of those tiny planes that you really can’t stand up in and used … Continue reading
Posted in Football, Joe Paterno, Life on the road, Penn State, Tom Bradley
Tagged Joe Paterno, Matt Millen, Penn State
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PSU Podcast: Nov 22
York Daily Record Penn State beat reporter Frank Bodani talks about Devon Still’s plans for Thanksgiving and perhaps the biggest game for the Nittany Lions since 2008. The winner of this weekend’s matchup between Wisconsin and Penn State clinches a … Continue reading
Posted in Big Ten, Frank Bodani, Jim Seip, Podcast
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In case you missed these Penn State football stories …
Penn State’s football team banded together in the midst of the Jerry Sandusky scandal and news of former coach Joe Paterno’s lung cancer to earn a big win, 20-14, against Big Ten rival Ohio State on Saturday. Check out this … Continue reading
Posted in Big Ten, Football, Frank Bodani, Joe Paterno, Penn State
Tagged Joe Paterno, Nittany Lions, Ohio State Buckeyes, Penn State, Tom Bradley
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Devon Still named a finalist for nation’s top defensive awards
Penn State’s standout defensive tackle Devon Still has been named a finalist for two of the nation’s most prestigious awards — the Bednarik and the Outland Trophy. The Bednarik Award is given to the nation’s top defensive player. The Outland … Continue reading
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Tagged Alabama, Big Ten, Devon Still, ESPN, Outland Trophy, Penn State
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