Category Archives: Awards/honors

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

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Two new Lions in the college hall of fame? While the most deserving one is still left out

First-team All-Americans D.J. Dozier and Steve Wisniewski are on the ballot for election into National Football Foundation’s College Hall of Fame. Certainly, they seem worthy enough. They would join the 17 former Nittany Lion players and five coaches who have … Continue reading

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Silas Redd earns player of the year award

Penn State’s All-Big Ten tailback Silas Redd has been named the Connecticut Player of the Year by the Walter Camp Football Foundation. The sophomore from Norwalk, Conn. will be honored at the Walter Camp awards banquet on Jan. 14 at … Continue reading

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Devon Still does it again; He’s an AP All-American

Devon Still’s ninth All-America honor may be his biggest one yet. The Penn State senior defensive tackles was named a first-team Associated Press All-America — the seventh-straight year that a Nittany Lion has been honored by the AP. The 6-foot-5, … Continue reading

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Devon Still misses big awards but does get consolation

Devon Still missed out on the big ESPN awards tonight, but he did earn another, well-deserved spot on an All-America team. The senior Penn State defensive tackle was named a first-team Walter Camp All-American, a day after getting a spot … Continue reading

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Penn State’s Devon Still breaks through; More honors to come?

Penn State’s dominating defensive tackle just picked up his first national accolade. Could more be coming Thursday night? Devon Still was selected as Penn State’s 96th first-team All-American, earning a spot on the CBSsports.com’s team. A senior co-captain, Still is … Continue reading

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PSU’s Still fails to get All-America nod

On Monday, the American Football Coaches Association named it’s All-America team, and Penn State defensive tackle Devon Still was not on the list. Illinois defensive end Whitney Mercilus, Michigan State defensive tackle Jerel Worthy, South Carolina defensive end Melvin Ingram … Continue reading

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PSU Podcast: Nov. 30

The next few weeks could be pivotal ones for Penn State. In the short-term: The football team finds out its bowl destination Sunday night. And when it comes to the big picture, Penn State could move in the coming days/weeks … Continue reading

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Breaking down the rise of Penn State’s Devon Still

It’s certainly the proper time to take a look at Devon Still’s path to becoming the Big Ten’s Defensive Player of the Year. I remember the preseason media day press conference in 2007 when Joe Paterno looked visibly upset when … Continue reading

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Susquehannock’s Chaz Powell earns Big Ten recognition

Senior cornerback Chaz Powell (Susquehannock) has earned honorable mention status from the Big Ten. He registered 36 tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss, to go along with two interceptions. Powell also was the league’s No. 3 kick returner, averaging 28.3 … Continue reading

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