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Category Archives: Injuries
Beachum undergoes surgery for broken ankle; not expected to return to Penn State
It appears as if Brandon Beachum’s college football career has ended with yet another injury. Beachum suffered a broken left ankle at the end of Penn State’s blowout loss in Wisconsin on Saturday. He underwent surgery today and will need … Continue reading
Who will step up if Derek Moye is out with foot injury?
Each Nittany Lion injury seems to be a huge loss. First it was linebacker and team leader Mike Mauti. Then it was standout cornerback D’Anton Lynn. And now it appears to be co-captain and leading receiver Derek Moye. Moye did … Continue reading
Posted in Big Ten, Football, Injuries, Joe Paterno, Penn State
Tagged Bill Belton, Curtis Drake, Derek Moye, Joe Paterno, Justin Brown, Penn State, Shawney Kersey
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Paterno says things are easier for Matt McGloin; Lynn could practice this week
Penn State still figures to use two quarterbacks on Saturday for the start of Big Ten play in Indiana. However, Coach Joe Paterno may well be without his most experienced cornerback and his backup tailback against the Hoosiers. Senior corner … Continue reading
Posted in Football, Injuries, Joe Paterno, Penn State
Tagged D'Anton Lynn, Joe Paterno, Matt McGloin, Penn State, Rob Bolden
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Injured Brandon Beachum says he won’t play vs. Eastern Michigan
Penn State backup tailback Brandon Beachum suffered an ankle sprain in practice this week and will not play Saturday against Eastern Michigan, according to a report in the Daily Collegian. Penn State sports information director Jeff Nelson confirmed the ankle … Continue reading
Posted in Big Ten, Football, Injuries, Penn State
Tagged Big Ten, Brandon Beachum, Penn State, Silas Redd
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Curtis Drake out again for Nittany Lions
Sophomore receiver Curtis Drake, possibly Penn State’s most electrifying player in the open field, reportedly has suffered a spring practice injury — possibly to the same leg he broke last August. The news of the left leg injury this week … Continue reading
Posted in Depth chart, Football, Injuries
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Lions trying to get healthy
Every time the Nittany Lions seem to get one of their many injured players healthy again, someone else goes down. For one reason or another. Penn State expects to be helped out today by the return of linebackers Mike Mauti, … Continue reading
Posted in Depth chart, Injuries
Tagged Brandon Ware, Jack Crawford, Jordan Hill, Matt Stankiewitch
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Linebacker U. is getting healthy
At least this struggling, banged-up Penn State team appears to be getting its linebackers healthy again. When the Nittany Lions travel to Minnesota to try and break a two-game losing streak, they will do so with the return of injured … Continue reading
Posted in Depth chart, Injuries
Tagged Bani Gbadyu, Chaz Powell, Eric Latimore, Gerald Hodges, Jack Crawford, Mike Mauti
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Kuntz injures knee
Penn State backup receiver Christian Kuntz, a Trinity High graduate, has suffered a knee injury that could sideline him for at couple of weeks, according to a report from Blue-White Illustrated. Kuntz redshirted last season and missed time this spring … Continue reading
Injuries biting Lions, but Powell staying on “D” for now
Injuries are starting to take a toll on the Nittany Lions, less than a week into preseason practice. Two of their most promising young talents must sit and watch for now, do-it-all receiver Curtis Drake breaking a bone in his … Continue reading
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Drake out with broken leg
STATE COLLEGE — Penn State sophomore wide receiver Curtis Drake, a product of Philadelphia West Catholic High School, suffered a broken leg in practice Monday and will be sidelined indefinitely. According to a Scout.com report, Drake is expected to be … Continue reading
Posted in Depth chart, Injuries
Tagged Chaz Powell, Curtis Drake, Nittany Lions, Penn State
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