Category Archives: Injuries

Penn State’s thin linebacker depth warns of potential storm clouds ahead

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Frank Bodani

NCAA sanctions will limit Penn State’s depth everywhere, but the linebackers are of primary concern now.

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His move now: Zayd Issah must attend prep school before playing at Penn State

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Frank Bodani

After a recent arrest, star linebacker recruit Zayd Issah must now decide whether to attend prep school if he wants a chance to play at Penn State.

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Is Linebacker U. in trouble?

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Frank Bodani

Penn State’s highly-acclaimed linebacker position could be in trouble this season because of a surprising lack of depth.

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Penn State “misses” key candidates at linebacker and quarterback as spring workouts begin

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Frank Bodani

Penn State’s key spring battles at linebacker and quarterback will go on without Ben Kline and Christian Hackenberg.

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Penn State’s Ben Kline to miss spring practice after shoulder surgery

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Frank Bodani

Penn State linebacker Ben Kline will miss all of spring practice as he recovers from shoulder surgery, according to ESPN.com.

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PSU’s Gilliam granted sixth year of eligibility, moves to offensive tackle

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Sherry Coons

Penn State senior tackle Garry Gilliam was granted a sixth year of eligibility after the NCAA approved a request for an extension of eligibility waiver. Gilliam suffered a serious knee injury during the fifth game of the 2010 season and … Continue reading →

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Another crushing injury forces Mike Mauti to help Penn State in a different way

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Frank Bodani

Just because he can’t play in his final game at Penn State doesn’t mean Mike Mauti won’t help this week. The team leader will find a way to motivate, teach, inspire.

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Penn State is in the cold, and without Kyle Carter, at Purdue

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Frank Bodani

It’s raw and cold here in West Lafayette, Ind. And there is no Kyle Carter. How will Penn State do against the Purdue Boilermakers?

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How does Penn State’s Pete Massaro keep coming back?

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Frank Bodani

It wasn’t enough for Penn State lineman Pete Massaro to recover from two serious knee injuries. A shoulder ailment hit him hard earlier this season, his senior year. Is he finally back for good?

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Mike Mauti’s mojo returns for senior season

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Frank Bodani

Once a rising star, Mike Mauti seems ready to prove, once and for all, that he really is the next great performer at Linebacker U.

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