It appears as if the Penn State defense won’t have to worry about Michigan’s Mario Manningham, the Big Ten’s leading receiver, on Saturday.
He likely will be scratched because of a knee injury, according to a report in The Detroit News.
Manningham was injured in last Saturday’s victory over Michigan State. He should be replaced by junior Adrian Arrington and freshman Greg Mathews — who have a combined 14 catches and three touchdowns.
Manningham is averaging 87.8 receiving yards per game and 22 yards per catch. He has nine touchdowns among his 24 receptions.
PEP RALLY: Penn State will hold a pep rally at 8:30 p.m. on Friday in Rec Hall in anticipation of the Michigan game the following night.
Highlights of the “Rally in the Valley� include appearances by head coach Joe Paterno, the Nittany Lion football team, the Penn State cheerleaders, the Lionettes dance team, the Blue Band and the Nittany Lion mascot.
Also, a student “Whiteout� has been declared for Saturday game (8 p.m.) in Beaver Stadium. All fans are encouraged to wear white.
The game will be nationally televised by ABC.
THE ILLINOIS GAME: Penn State’s homecoming game against Illinois on Oct. 21 will begin at noon in Beaver Stadium and will be televised by ESPN2. The Nittany Lions are 35-5 all-time in homecoming games under Joe Paterno.
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