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Monthly Archives: August 2012
Jordan Hill on how he was almost wasn’t a Nittany Lion
The Nittany Lions will look to defensive tackle Jordan Hill to lead them in his senior year. But he admits he almost never went to Penn State in the first place. Find out how and why.
Posted in Big Ten, Bill O'Brien, Football, Joe Paterno, Larry Johnson, NCAA, Penn State
Tagged Devon Still, Jared Odrick, Jordan Hill, Larry Johnson, Penn State
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PSU football live chat, 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27
The countdown is on, folks. We’re less than a week away from kickoff of Penn State’s 2012 season, and Frank Bodani is back to answer your PSU football questions at 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27.
Posted in Chat, Football, Frank Bodani, Penn State
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Penn State football chat, 8 p.m., August 20
We’re almost ready to talk Penn State football again. Join beat reporter Frank Bodani at 8 tonight. Bring your questions, give us your opinions or just let off some steam.
Posted in Big Ten, Bill O'Brien, Chat, coaching staff, Depth chart, Football, Frank Bodani, Joe Paterno, NCAA, Penn State
Tagged Big Ten, Bill O'Brien, Matt McGloin, Nittany Lions, Penn State
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Lions have a little fun away from football field
After a week of grueling workouts and drills at camp, the Nittany Lions were looking to cut loose and have a little fun on Friday night. What better place to blow off a little steam than at the local bowling … Continue reading
Posted in Bill O'Brien, Fans, Football, Odds and ends, Penn State
Tagged Bill O'Brien, Donovan Smith, Nittany Lions, Paul Jones, Penn State
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Penn State well-represented at London Olympics
Former Penn State athletes fared well at the recent London Olympics. A school-record 17 Nittany Lions participated in the games, and five of them medaled. The contingent consisted of competitors from seven sports, including both male and female competitors in … Continue reading
Posted in Odds and ends, Penn State, PSU alumni, soccer
Tagged Carmelina Moscato, Christa Harmotto, Erin McLeod, London Olympics, Megan Hodge, Penn State
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Interactive: Where did Penn State’s transfers end up?
An interactive look at where the players who chose to leave Penn State transferred to in light of the Jerry Sandusky scandal and the NCAA sanctions.
Posted in Depth chart, Jerry Sandusky, NCAA, Penn State
Tagged graphic, interactive, Jerry Sandusky, map, NCAA, Penn State, sanctions, transfer
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Penn State football chat, 8 p.m., Aug. 13
It’s down to crunch time for the most unpredictable, historic Penn State football. One week of preseason camp down, two more to go. Join Frank Bodani tonight at 8 for his weekly chat.
Posted in Big Ten, Bill O'Brien, Chat, coaching staff, Depth chart, Football, Frank Bodani, Joe Paterno, NCAA, Penn State
Tagged Big Ten, depth chart, Joe Paterno, NCAA, Penn State
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Video: Ben Kline, Frank Bodani put on their dancing shoes
Penn State linebacker Ben Kline shows reporter Frank Bodani how to dance at football media day on Aug. 9, 2012.
Posted in Football, Frank Bodani, Life on the road, Odds and ends, Penn State
Tagged adele, ben kline, dancing, Frank Bodani, media day, Nittany Lions, Penn State, twitter, video
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Video: Bill Belton on his switch from receiver to running back
Video from Penn State media day on Aug. 9, 2012: Bill Belton discusses his switch from receiver to running back.
Posted in Beaver Stadium, Bill O'Brien, Penn State
Tagged Bill Belton, Frank Bodani, media day, Nittany Lions, Penn State, State College, video
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Poll: Penn State uniform changes
Penn State coach Bill O’Brien has decided to change the team’s iconic uniforms this season. The Nittany Lions will now have names on the backs of their jerseys. In the wake of the Jerry Sandusky scandal, a blue ribbon also … Continue reading
Posted in Bill O'Brien, coaching staff, Fans, Football, Jerry Sandusky, Penn State, poll
Tagged Bill O'Brien, Nittany Lions, Penn State
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