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Tag Archives: Alabama
Penn State pre-national title game chat, 7 p.m., Jan. 7
Bill O’Brien will start your national-title Monday with a season-ending press conference. So chat with Frank Bodani at 7 p.m. about what he had to say and more Penn State football news.
Posted in Bill O'Brien, Chat, Football, Frank Bodani, Penn State, Recruiting
Tagged Alabama, BCS, Bill O'Brien, Nittany Lions, Notre Dame, Penn State
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The big prize: Penn State closes in on star junior college quarterback
Penn State could really use junior college quarterback Jake Waters. But will Bill O’Brien now have to battle Alabama in the next couple of weeks to get him?
Posted in Bill O'Brien, Football, Matt McGloin, Penn State, Recruiting
Tagged Alabama, Bill O'Brien, Christian Hackenberg, Jake Waters, Kansas State, Matt McGloin, Nittany Lions, Penn State
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PSU’s time to recruit and tinker with its schedule
Scheduling and recruiting are hot topics for Penn State football. The Big Ten could also be looking to add more teams. York Daily Record, Dec. 6, 2012
Posted in Big Ten, Bill O'Brien, Frank Bodani, Jim Seip, Podcast, Recruiting
Tagged Alabama, Big Ten expansion, Georgia Tech, Jake Waters, Kansas State
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Will new-and-improved Penn State scheduling be too tough?
Penn State fans now have another reason to like Bill O’Brien. He’s been saying what they want: The Nittany Lions should play more national powers in the non-conference schedule, especially to start the season. For years, fans have … Continue reading
Posted in Big Ten, Bill O'Brien, Football, Penn State, Schedule
Tagged Alabama, Big Ten, Bill O'Brien, Pac-12, Penn State, USC
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Chaz Powell one of seven Lions going to the NFL Combine
Susquehannock’s Chaz Powell is one of seven Nittany Lions headed to the NFL Combine in Indianapolis at the end of the month. The former Penn State cornerback and kickoff returner was an honorable mention All-Big Ten pick last season. Now, … Continue reading
Posted in Big Ten, Football, Penn State
Tagged Alabama, Chaz Powell, Derek Moye, Devon Still, LSU, Penn State
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Devon Still named a finalist for nation’s top defensive awards
Penn State’s standout defensive tackle Devon Still has been named a finalist for two of the nation’s most prestigious awards — the Bednarik and the Outland Trophy. The Bednarik Award is given to the nation’s top defensive player. The Outland … Continue reading
Posted in Awards/honors, Big Ten, Football, Penn State
Tagged Alabama, Big Ten, Devon Still, ESPN, Outland Trophy, Penn State
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Highlights and lowlights
There’s no denying that last weekend’s matchup in Tuscaloosa was a frustrating game for Nittany Lions fans. Penn State was dominated by the top-ranked Crimson Tide. The offense couldn’t get going, and the defense struggled against the Tide. But, on … Continue reading
Video: Tailgating Alabama style
Here’s some video from Daily Record/Sunday News photographer Kate Penn of what it’s like to tailgate in Tuscaloosa.
Doing football Alabama style
We like the college game day scene here with its Southern flair. Not to take anything away from the Penn States and Michigans and Ohio States, of course. And it’s more than the rib stands and barbecue-on-nachos options everywhere on … Continue reading
Recognizing the greats
They are names nearly everyone — sports fans or not — will recognize. Their styles are unforgettable … Houndstooth hats, khaki pants with black shoes. They are the legendary coaches of college football, and few fans will forget the iconic … Continue reading
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Tagged Alabama, Bear Bryant, Bryant-Denny Stadium, Crimson Tide, Joe Paterno, Nittany Lions, Penn State
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