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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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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
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Coaches wrap up Week 2 of Caravan
Bill O’Brien and his fellow Penn State coaches put in nearly 700 miles over the past week, meeting and greeting supporters at six stops in four states during the second leg of the Coaches Caravan. The modified Fullington bus made … Continue reading
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Lions’ new weight room ready to go
Penn State football’s director of strength and conditioning, Craig Fitzgerald, is eager to have the Nittany Lions players return May 14th and begin their summer conditioning program. He can’t wait for them to get to work in their newly updated … Continue reading
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Storify: The first leg of the Penn State Coaches Caravan
Penn State football coach Bill O’Brien and several others embarked on a meet-and-greet tour called the Coaches Caravan last week. With stops in Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Richmond, Va., the PSU leaders introduced themselves to hundreds of supporters. … Continue reading
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Penn State’s Chaz Powell comes full circle with NFL alliances
Way back in 2009, Penn State players were asked by the York Daily Record staff what their favorite NFL teams and players were for a fun video called “The Lion Truth.” Included in that video was York County (Pa.) player … Continue reading
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Blue-White Game basics
Saturday is Penn State’s annual scrimmage. Along with the Blue-White Game, which kicks off at 2 p.m., Penn State stages an entire weekend of family friendly activities. As always, stadium admission and game parking are free during Blue-White Weekend (Read … Continue reading
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Storify: Another look at Penn State coach Bill O’Brien
Here’s a glimpse at Penn State head coach Bill O’Brien through social media outlets. Here’s the Storify story behind the jump …
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Redd, Massaro offer thoughts on PSU spring practice
Spring practice is in full swing in Happy Valley. Workouts are fast-paced and sometimes in full pads, but the Nittany Lions have been giving it their all for new head coach Bill O’Brien. After Wednesday’s practice, the fifth of the … Continue reading
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O’Brien, Nittany Lions open spring practice
The Penn State football team and its new head coach, Bill O’Brien hit the field on Monday for the start of spring practice. It’s the first spring opening in more than 50 years without Joe Paterno on the field. Take … Continue reading
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Let the Lions’ preparations begin …
The Penn State football team has been hitting the weight room up to four times a week. The players have been going through two predawn workouts each week. But the Nittany Lions are itching to hit the field and start … Continue reading
