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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.
Author Archives: Frank Bodani
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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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 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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Will new-and-improved Penn State scheduling be too tough?
Penn State fans now have another reason to like Bill O’Brien. He’s been saying what they want: The Nittany Lions should play more national powers in the non-conference schedule, especially to start the season. For years, fans have … Continue reading
Posted in Big Ten, Bill O'Brien, Football, Penn State, Schedule
Tagged Alabama, Big Ten, Bill O'Brien, Pac-12, Penn State, USC
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Penn State Football Chat 5/14
Penn State Chat 5/14
Former Lions could use your help
If you’re a Penn State football fan, you should check out the work that a couple of former players are doing to help others. And make a point to learn about the non-profit organizations which they help serve … Continue reading
Posted in Charities, Football, Penn State
Tagged Bill Spoor, Justin Kurpeikis, Penn State
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Lions heading into Africa
They left football and Penn State with the rest of their lives to live. What would they do with them? In time, Bill Spoor and Justin Kurpeikis found answers they never could have imagined. … Continue reading
Weeknight football? Looks like Penn State will escape again
Piece by piece, Penn State’s 2012 football schedule is coming together. Even that one shaky part of it … We’re talking about ever-important game times. Of course, there’s a big difference between a noon kickoff and … Continue reading
Posted in Big Ten, Football, Penn State, Schedule
Tagged Nittany Lions, Penn State, Virginia
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Bill O’Brien knows his top quarterback, but he’s not telling
CAMP HILL — It sounds as if Bill O’Brien knows who his starting quarterback will be heading into preseason camp. He may know who his No. 2 guy is, too. But, earlier tonight, the new Penn State coach said he … Continue reading
Posted in Bill O'Brien, Blue/White, Football, Penn State
Tagged Bill O'Brien, Matt McGloin, Paul Jones, Penn State, Rob Bolden
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Penn State coach said he stands behind Devon Smith
A recent marijuana charge will not jeopardize Devon Smith’s last season at Penn State. The senior receiver was charged by police for possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia at his apartment. This evening, Penn State coach … Continue reading
Posted in Bill O'Brien, Football, Penn State
Tagged Bill O'Brien, Devon Smith, Penn State
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