Category Archives: PSU alumni

Former Nittany Lions ink rookie deals with Minnesota Vikings

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Sherry Coons

Former Penn State linebackers Mike Mauti and Gerald Hodges signed their rookie contracts to play for the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday. Hodges was taken in the fourth round with the 120th overall pick of this year’s NFL draft. Mauti was … Continue reading →

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Nine former Nittany Lions participate in NFL mini-camps

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Sherry Coons

A number of former Nittany Lions are pushing forward with their NFL dreams. Nine players from Penn State participated in rookie minicamps this month. During last month’s NFL Draft, three Nittany Lions were selected, including first-team All-Big Ten defensive tackle … Continue reading →

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Penn State well-represented at Maxwell Awards

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Sherry Coons

Penn State coach Bill O’Brien and his senior players took center stage at Friday’s 2013 Maxwell Football Club Awards Gala at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City. Before a crowd of 1,100, O’Brien accepted his Maxwell Club Collegiate Coach of the … Continue reading →

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Fran Ganter to leave Penn State after 46 years

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Frank Bodani

Fran Ganter, Penn State’s life-long Lion, will be retiring at the end of the month after 46 years as a player, coach and administrator.

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Former Nittany LIons showing skills at NFL Combine

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Sherry Coons

Four Penn State players were invited to participate in the National Football League’s 2013 scouting combine this week at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. They are defensive tackle Jordan Hill, linebacker Gerald Hodges, linebacker Michael Mauti and center Matt Stankiewitch. … Continue reading →

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Storify: Penn State football players give back during THON

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Sherry Coons

Penn State’s annual dance marathon, or THON, is a huge deal on campus, and student organizations campus-wide come together to add to the event’s unique atmosphere. The football team is no different. This year, 70 Nittany Lions mingled with 28 … Continue reading →

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Former Lions ready to help NFL teams in playoffs

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Sherry Coons

Penn State is well-represented in this year’s NFL playoffs, with nine former Nittany Lions helping their teams’ postseason runs. A pair of former Nittany Lions — wide receiver Deon Butler and fullback Michael Robinson — are looking to help the … Continue reading →

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Storify: Nittany Lions wrap up a season like no other

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Sherry Coons

It’s been a tumultuous season for the Nittany Lions. Learning the system of a new coach … Jerry Sandusky’s sentencing … unprecedented NCAA sanctions, including a four-year bowl ban … Then having top players leave because of those sanctions. Throughout … Continue reading →

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Nittany Lions in the NFL

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Sherry Coons

Twenty-nine former Penn State players were on the rosters of 20 NFL teams during the first week of the pro season, according to GoPSUSports.com. The Oakland Raiders feature a league-high three former Nittany Lions on its roster, including second-year starting … Continue reading →

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Penn State well-represented at London Olympics

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Sherry Coons

Former Penn State athletes fared well at the recent London Olympics. A school-record 17 Nittany Lions participated in the games, and five of them medaled. The contingent consisted of competitors from seven sports, including both male and female competitors in … Continue reading →

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