Category Archives: Football

Former Penn State football players, 325 strong, support Paterno lawsuit, fight NCAA

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Frank Bodani

A few weeks after Joe Paterno supporters filed suit against the NCAA, 325 former Penn State football players signed a letter in support of the action.

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Penn State football chat, 8 p.m., June 17

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Frank Bodani

We’ll be chatting about Penn State football again on Monday, from 8 to 9 p.m. Bring your thoughts and questions on recruiting, preseason position battles and where the Lions will finish in 2013.

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Math “genius” John Urschel is a pretty good football player … and more

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Frank Bodani

John Urschel’s story goes beyond even his most impressive academic achievements. He’s a really good offensive lineman at Penn State … and more.

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Bags prohibited in Beaver Stadium, at all Penn State athletic events

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Frank Bodani

Penn State has instituted a “no-bag policy” for Beaver Stadium and all athletic events this fall, part of a nationwide push to enhance security since the Boston Marathon bombing.

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Tickets go on sale for Penn State’s season-opener at MetLife Stadium

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Frank Bodani

The public can begin buying tickets Monday for Penn State’s season-opener against Syracuse at MetLife Stadium.

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Florida quarterback Michael O’Connor chooses Nittany Lions

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Sherry Coons

Penn State landed Bradenton, Fla., quarterback Michael O’Connor on Saturday, the Nittany Lions’ 11th verbal commitment of the 2014 class. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound pro-style quarterback is rated as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com and 247sports.com and as a three-star prospect … Continue reading →

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Penn State loses backup Nate Cadogan

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Sherry Coons

Coach Bill O’Brien confirmed Friday that defensive tackle Nate Cadogan left the team for personal reasons. Cadogan, a fifth-year senior, had already earned his degree. The Portsmouth, Ohio, native had bounced around positions since his arrival on campus, entering the … Continue reading →

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Penn State preparing to land a star high school quarterback?

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Frank Bodani

Intriguing quarterback talent Michael O’Connor appears ready to join Penn State’s small recruiting class.

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Penn State’s Rosey Grier remembering Deacon Jones

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Frank Bodani

Former Penn State lineman Rosey Grier was brought to tears by this week’s death of Fearsome Foursome teammate Deacon Jones.

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Penn State football chat, 8 p.m., June 3

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Frank Bodani

We’ll be chatting Penn State football again from 8 to 9 on Monday night. What do you think about the Nittany Lions’ on-going recruiting as well as the Paterno lawsuit?

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