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Tag Archives: Rob Bolden
Going, going, finally gone: Penn State’s Paul Jones will now play for Robert Morris
After leaving the team nearly two months ago, Paul Jones has finally decided to transfer out of Penn State to play quarterback for Robert Morris.
Posted in Big Ten, Bill O'Brien, Football, Matt McGloin, Penn State
Tagged Matt McGloin, Nittany Lions, Pat Devlin, Paul Jones, Penn State, Rob Bolden
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Matt McGloin talks about being No. 1 QB
Once, few would have believed Matt McGloin would be starting games at quarterback for even one season at Penn State. Now, he’s poised to make it three-straight. And this is what he had to say about it: “It’s definitely beneficial … Continue reading
Posted in Bill O'Brien, Depth chart, Football, Penn State
Tagged Curtis Drake, Curtis Dukes, Matt McGloin, Paul Jones, Penn State, Rob Bolden
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McGloin named the starting QB; Drake no longer a Lion
Matt McGloin has now officially impressed his second coaching staff enough. Say what you want about McGloin’s average career numbers or lack of big victories — the Scranton kid who came to Penn State as a walk-on … Continue reading
Posted in Bill O'Brien, Depth chart, Football, Penn State
Tagged Bill O'Brien, Matt McGloin, Paul Jones, Penn State, Rob Bolden
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PSU podcast: May 29
It’s the offseason, so this week’s podcast jumps around a bit. Frank talks about recruiting, naming the high school rising senior who could commit to Penn State next. We also talk about the possibility any quarterback controversy could end before … Continue reading
Posted in Bill O'Brien, coaching staff, Depth chart, Frank Bodani, Jim Seip, Joe Paterno, Podcast, Recruiting
Tagged Matt McGloin, Rob Bolden
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Bill O’Brien knows his top quarterback, but he’s not telling
CAMP HILL — It sounds as if Bill O’Brien knows who his starting quarterback will be heading into preseason camp. He may know who his No. 2 guy is, too. But, earlier tonight, the new Penn State coach said he … Continue reading
Posted in Bill O'Brien, Blue/White, Football, Penn State
Tagged Bill O'Brien, Matt McGloin, Paul Jones, Penn State, Rob Bolden
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PSU live chat: Blue-White postgame edition
Well, Bill O’Brien’s first Blue-White Game is in the books. I, for one, am still scratching my head over how they calculated the final score, but we did learn a few things during the game. For one, the Lions showed … Continue reading
Posted in Blue/White, Chat
Tagged ben kline, Bill O'Brien, Central York, Dallastown, Frank Bodani, Joe Paterno, Kyle Baublitz, Matt McGloin, Paul Jones, Rob Bolden, yaiaa
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Bolden, McGloin offer their perspectives on sharing QB duties
It’s Week 5 of the sesason, and Penn State is still playing with two quarterbacks. Reviews are mixed about whether or not the system is working, but it looks like things are not going to change in the foreseeable future. … Continue reading
Posted in Football, Penn State
Tagged Matt McGloin, Nittany Lions, Penn State, Rob Bolden
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Penn State QB race starting to favor McGloin the longer it goes
The more the two Penn State quarterbacks talked on Wednesday, the more the real picture of this strange quarterback rotation seemed to become clear. That Matt McGloin has been the better quarterback in more of the finer points of his … Continue reading
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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Paterno plans on playing two QBs yet again vs. Temple
Joe Paterno stood his ground once again this afternoon in defense of playing two quarterbacks. While he admits he may be flexible once the Temple game begins on Saturday, he does plan to play both Rob Bolden and Matt McGloin … Continue reading
Posted in Football, Joe Paterno, Penn State
Tagged Joe Paterno, Matt McGloin, Penn State, Rob Bolden, Temple
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