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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.

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Monthly Archives: July 2012
A Penn State glimpse from a year ago …
This time last year, the Sandusky investigation still took a backseat to Joe Paterno, recruiting and the upcoming season.
Posted in Big Ten, Football, Joe Paterno, Penn State, Recruiting, Silas Redd
Tagged Armani Reeves, Cam Williams, Joe Paterno, Penn State, Silas Redd
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Penn State Football Chat, July 30, 8 p.m.
This is the most crucial offseason in Penn State football history. And its evolving every day. Chat with Frank Bodani Monday evening about how what is next for the Nittany Lions.
Posted in Big Ten, Bill O'Brien, Chat, Depth chart, Football, Frank Bodani, Jerry Sandusky, Joe Paterno, NCAA, Penn State, Silas Redd
Tagged Bill O'Brien, Mark Emmert, NCAA, Penn State, recruiting, Silas Redd
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Storify: Penn State players/recruits weigh football futures
In the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child-sex-abuse scandal and the NCAA sanctions levied against Penn State, those who will wear the uniform have a lot to process as they think about their football futures. Here’s a social media account … Continue reading
Posted in Big Ten, Bill O'Brien, Cael Sanderson, coaching staff, Fans, Football, Frank Bodani, Penn State, Recruiting, Silas Redd
Tagged Bill O'Brien, Michael Mauti, Nittany Lions, Penn State, Silas Redd, storify
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Hackenberg looking for answers, high school coach says
Penn State recruit Christian Hackenberg’s high school coach said the quarterback plans to visit Penn State to get some answers before he makes a decision on his future with the school, according to an espn.com report. In the wake of … Continue reading
Posted in Bill O'Brien, coaching staff, Football, NCAA, Penn State, Recruiting
Tagged Christian Hackenberg, Nittany Lions, Penn State
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Podcast: Crazy day of news for Penn State football
York Daily Record reporters Frank Bodani and Jim Seip try to wrap up all the news breaking with Penn State football — recruits, current players, uniform changes, Hawaii — Wednesday. July 26, 2012
Posted in Bill O'Brien, bowl game, Jim Seip, Podcast
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Podcast: NCAA sanctions reaction
York Daily Record reporters Frank Bodani and Jim Seip discuss the NCAA sanctions levied against Penn State Monday. July 24, 2012
PSU live chat, NCAA sanctions edition, 8 p.m. Monday
Join Frank Bodani’s weekly Penn State football live chat at 8 p.m. Monday, July 23, 2012, to discuss the latest developments in the Jerry Sandusky case, from the removal of the Joe Paterno statue to the NCAA punishment of Penn State.
Posted in Chat, Football, Frank Bodani, Jerry Sandusky, Joe Paterno, NCAA
Tagged Beaver Stadium, football, Frank Bodani, Jerry Sandusky, Joe Paterno, Live chat, NCAA, Penn State
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The nation is waiting for Silas Redd
Penn State tailback Silas Redd is a candidate for top awards in his game. Will he be able to live up to the expectations this fall?
Posted in Awards/honors, Bill O'Brien, Football, Joe Paterno, Penn State, Silas Redd
Tagged Bill O'Brien, John Cappelletti, Larry Johnson, Penn State, Silas Redd, Walter Camp
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Podcast, July 20: NCAA handling of Penn State
YDR/Sunday News reporters Frank Bodani and Jim Seip discuss the need for Penn State’s leaders to focus on child abuse advocacy as the school attempts to recover from Jerry Sandusky scandal. York Daily Record July 20, 2012
Posted in Beaver Stadium, Big Ten, Bill O'Brien, Jerry Sandusky, Jim Seip, Podcast
Tagged child abuse
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Poll: Should NCAA approve Grambling’s request to erase Paterno wins?
The city of Grambling, La., asked the NCAA infractions committee to vacate some of Joe Paterno’s record 409 Division I victories, which would give the record to Grambling State University coach Eddie Robinson. Vote in our poll to share whether you think it should happen.
Posted in Jerry Sandusky, Joe Paterno, NCAA, Penn State, poll
Tagged Eddie Robinson, Freeh Report, Grambling, Joe Paterno, NCAA, poll
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