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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
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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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
Posted in Awards/honors, Football, Joe Paterno, Penn State
Tagged D.J. Dozier, Joe Paterno, Lenny Moore, Penn State, Steve Wisniewski
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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
Posted in Awards/honors, Big Ten, Football, Penn State
Tagged Big Ten, Devon Still, Penn State, Silas Redd, Walter Camp
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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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Tagged All-American, Devon Still, Penn State
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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
Posted in Awards/honors, Big Ten, Football, Penn State
Tagged Bednarik Award, Devon Still, ESPN, Outland Trophy, Penn State, Walter Camp
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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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Tagged Bednarik Award, Devon Still, Outland Trophy, Penn State
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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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Tagged Devon Still, Nittany Lions, Penn State
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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
Posted in Awards/honors, Big Ten, Football, Frank Bodani, Jim Seip, Penn State, Podcast, Tom Bradley
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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
Posted in Awards/honors, Football, Joe Paterno, Penn State
Tagged Dan Persa, Devon Still, Joe Paterno, Penn State, Stephfon Green, Trent Richardson
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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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