Monthly Archives: October 2008

Week 10 Lightning Round

Posted on October 30, 2008 by sean mclernon

It’s going to be worth the price of admission and a few hours in the cold. But if you are able to come up with an excuse to stay home on Friday, you can watch the game live on the … Continue reading →

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Playing fair

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Frank Bodani

Here’s an overlooked fact that tells a lot about the makeup of these Nittany Lions: They are one of the least penalized teams in the nation, averaging only about three flags and 26.4 yards per game. They had no penalties … Continue reading →

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Penn State taking time off

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Frank Bodani

  The Penn State coaching staff has a unique job over the next week or so: Give their players a needed break during a bye week while keeping their focus enough not to disrupt their tremendous momentum. The Lions … Continue reading →

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Crunching the playoff numbers

Posted on October 29, 2008 by sean mclernon

There are several YAIAA teams, including Kennard-Dale and York Suburban, fighting for their postseason lives this week. I’ve broken out the calculator and crunched some numbers on potential scenarios for area teams. Unfortunately, because of the extra bonus points teams … Continue reading →

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Week 10 Power Rankings

Posted on October 28, 2008 by sean mclernon

All of the teams from last week are back. It’s just that some of them are in different spots. I’ll get right to the rankings and the rationale below. If you have any thoughts, dive right in by utilizing the … Continue reading →

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Flyers facing rough start

Posted on October 27, 2008 by tom doran

The Philadelphia Flyers have started off slowly and losing offensive phenom Daniel Briere to injury isn’t going to help the cause. Flyer goaltender Marty Biron has looked shaky. The second year Flyer netminder carries a 3.95 goals-against-average along with a … Continue reading →

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Week 9 Wrap Up

Posted on October 25, 2008 by sean mclernon

If Central’s win was too close for comfort, coach Brad Livingston wasn’t showing much concern. “In all seriousness, it’s just who wins the game,” Livingston said after Friday’s victory over Red Lion. “Quite honestly, most of the decisions that were … Continue reading →

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Buckeyes vs. Lions: The Series

Posted on October 25, 2008 by chris otto

Ohio State leads the all-time series, 12-11. Ohio State won 37-17 last year in State College and 28-6 in 2006 in Columbus. The Nittany Lions won, 17-10, at home in 2005. The home team has won 12 of the 15 … Continue reading →

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Honorary captain for Buckeyes

Posted on October 25, 2008 by chris otto

From Ohio State’s Web site: Kirk Lowdermilk, a standout offensive lineman for the Buckeyes from 1981-84, will serve as Ohio State’s honary captain Saturday vs. Penn State in Ohio Stadium. The former All-Big Ten center’s career was bracketed by two … Continue reading →

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Weather in Columbus

Posted on October 25, 2008 by chris otto

Two-and-a-half hours before kickoff, the weather in Columbus, Ohio, is in the mid-50s and overcast, with little wind. Lows are expected to drop into the low 40s tonight. And winds might kick up to 5-10 mph. No rain is forecast … Continue reading →

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