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Monthly Archives: May 2012
Coaches vs. Cancer Golf Tournament set to begin
Penn State football coach Bill O’Brien will join a number of other coaches and former players on Friday as they tee off on cancer during the Coaches vs. Cancer Golf Tournament at Penn State’s Blue & White Courses. The 16th … Continue reading
Lights, camera … Frank
In the latest video podcast, YDR Penn State beat reporter Frank Bodani discusses how the former coaching staff recruited and how the current staff already appears committed to finding and signing players in the South.
Posted in Bill O'Brien, coaching staff, Frank Bodani, Jim Seip, Joe Paterno, Penn State, Recruiting, video podcast
Tagged Alex, Anzalone, Wyomissing
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PSU podcast: May 29
It’s the offseason, so this week’s podcast jumps around a bit. Frank talks about recruiting, naming the high school rising senior who could commit to Penn State next. We also talk about the possibility any quarterback controversy could end before … Continue reading
Posted in Bill O'Brien, coaching staff, Depth chart, Frank Bodani, Jim Seip, Joe Paterno, Podcast, Recruiting
Tagged Matt McGloin, Rob Bolden
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O’Brien talks training camp, positions and schedule
Fresh off of the whirlwind tour of the east coast on the Coaches Caravan, Penn State football coach Bill O’Brien is back in his office getting ready for training camp and his first season on the Nittany Lions’ sideline. GoPSUSports.com … Continue reading
Posted in Big Ten, Bill O'Brien, Football, Penn State, Schedule
Tagged Bill O'Brien, Nittany Lions, Penn State
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A special day for Penn State heroes
Penn State football players have served this country in the military at least since first World War. And so Memorial Day has always brought feelings to them most of us cannot quite understand. It’s always a … Continue reading
Posted in Football, Penn State
Tagged James Harding, Lance Hamilton, Memorial Day, P.J. Byers, Penn State, Wally Triplett, Wayne Wolfkeil
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YDR editorial: Paterno didn’t need a pension
Today’s staff editorial at YDR.com argues that Joe Paterno and other highly paid state employees should not get pensions. The family of the late coach is slated to get $13.4 million. Here’s an excerpt: …The payment – a lump sum … Continue reading
Watching for Penn State on those college football award lists
There is something to be said for college football trophy “watch lists” in May: There are a lot of candidates. And another thing: Most of us will forget about these things until we are reminded of … Continue reading
Posted in Awards/honors, Big Ten, Football, Penn State
Tagged A.Q. Shipley, Big Ten, Matt Staniewitch, Penn State, Rimington Trophy
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Penn State football live chat: 8 p.m., 5/21
Our main man Frank Bodani is back again to talk with you about PSU football. Join him here at 8 p.m.! Penn State football live chat: 5/21
Penn State vs. Virginia at noon: Good for the fans
It should be noted that Penn State’s trip to Virginia in Week Two will be quite the early-season gauge. Now, it seems like it will be a bit easier for Nittany Lion fans to get there and enjoy it. … Continue reading
Posted in Bill O'Brien, Football, Penn State, Schedule
Tagged ACC, Bill O'Brien, Cavaliers, Charlottesville, Penn State, Virginia
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