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The Sentinel Online : Sports. Friday, March 07, 2008. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Baker's charges not dismissed Mar 6, 2008
A Centre County judge denied a motion yesterday by former Penn State football player Chris Baker's attorney to suppress his identification and dismiss two charges he faces in connection with an April altercation ... In a motion filed Dec. 27 and a subsequent hearing Feb. 1, Baker's attorney Karen Muir argued the lineup shown to the victims and witnesses to review was suggestive because only photographs of the Penn State football team were shown ... The program consisted of five pages of 1-inch... (Daily Collegian, PA)
School doesn't punish Baker Mar 6, 2008
After more than 20 total hours of deliberation, the Office of Judicial Affairs found former Penn State football player Chris Baker innocent on all charges, he said last night. "I just ... jumped up and down and was screaming. That felt real good," Baker said of his reaction to the verdict. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Runners' family has strong ties to PSU Mar 6, 2008
John was born in May of 1984 and his first Penn State football game was that September, Jim said. "We've been taken to games for as long as we've been able to," said Brian, the senior distance runner. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Georgia State softball shown ultimate devotion, by Heck Mar 5, 2008
But Heck is thought to be among the oldest of any varsity team in any Division I sport, including 80-year-old Joe Paterno, the Penn State football coach who also is a benefactor to his employer (with more than $4 million in gifts, most outside of athletics). "The man is not just a figurehead," Georgia State athletics director Mary McElroy says. (USA Today -- Sports)
Crosby sets up winner for Penguins in return Mar 5, 2008
A third Penn State football player, suspended defensive tackle Phil Taylor, was charged in connection with a campus fight in October. Taylor was charged with felony aggravated assault and misdemeanor simple assault and disorderly conduct. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Third Penn St. player charged for campus fight Mar 5, 2008
(AP) -- A third Penn State football player has been charged in connection with a campus fight last fall in which one man was hurt. University police charged defensive tackle Phil Taylor with felony aggravated assault, misdemeanor charges of simple assault and disorderly conduct and one count of summary harassment and stalking. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Florida heats up for Nittany Lions Mar 5, 2008
Once upon a time, the Penn State football program had serious inroads when it came to recruiting top high school football prospects in Florida. For whatever reason, that has tailed off in the past 10 years. (Penn State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Blue White Illustrated on newsstands now! Mar 1, 2008
Penn State football historian Lou Prato takes you back with this insightful one-on-one interview with Nittany Lions' linebacker Scott Radecic. Take a look back at the 1982 season and a look into where Radecic is now in this special series catching up with the major players at the time. (Penn State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Triplett reflects on Texas trip Feb 27, 2008
Triplett, now 81 and living in Michigan, was the first black draftee to play in the NFL and was also the first black Penn State football player to receive a varsity letter. "Sports can go a long way in helping us solve some of our social problems," Triplett said in a phone interview last week. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Sad day not too distant in Happy Valley Feb 27, 2008
It is widely believed that Spanier will then detail his vision for the future of Penn State football -- and Paterno's place in it. Spanier hasn't publicly commented about the process -- why would he at this point. (MSNBC -- Sports)
FOS-TV: DE Jerome Hayes Feb 26, 2008
One reason was because we caught up with him during an event in which Penn State football players gave tours of the program's facilities to children who have battled various forms of cancer. Compared to that hardship, a torn anterior cruciate ligament does not seem all that bad. (LionNews.com)
Athlete hour provides smiles Feb 24, 2008
Penn State football player Kevin Kelly placed his pads over the shoulders of a child this afternoon at the Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, dwarfing the boy whose face broke into a large grin. Kicker Kelly was one of many athletes who participated in Athlete Hour at Thon in the Bryce Jordan Center, which allowed Thon children and their families to interact with the players. (Daily Collegian, PA)
PSU Recruiting Yearbook: Sneak Peek Feb 22, 2008
At first glance, the road Mark Wedderburn took to become a member of the Penn State football team appeared to be a smooth one ... Prop 48 admission standards were implemented in the early 1980s, and through the early 1990s the Penn State football team had never taken a nonqualifier as a scholarship player. (LionNews.com)
Phil Grosz Inside Look at Penn State Football Feb 17, 2008
Here is an update concerning some information that we found out about the Penn State football program as well as progress reports for a few players through winter workouts. Find out the latest on redshirt quarterback Pat Devlin. (Penn State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Ferrell makes players crack up Feb 13, 2008
Until Monday night, he'd never been asked if Joe Paterno ever bites the Penn State football players. Or if Paterno ever tells the Nittany Lions to exchange e-mail addresses with opposing players, instead of trying to win the game. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Two players suspended Feb 11, 2008
Bell, a sophomore wide receiver, and Taylor, a sophomore defensive tackle, have been temporarily suspended from the Penn State football team "until their academic situation improves and any off-the-field issues are behind them," according to a statement released Friday afternoon by Penn State sports information director Jeff Nelson. Bell and Taylor become the fourth and fifth players removed this semester and the sixth this academic year. (Daily Collegian, PA)
WR Bell, DL Taylor temporarily suspended Feb 9, 2008
Two Penn State football players will not participate with the team until "their academic situation improves and any off-the-field issues are behind them," according to a statement released Friday afternoon by the athletic department. The players, sophomore wide receiver Chris Bell and sophomore defensive lineman Phil Taylor, both played in 12 of the team's 13 games last season. (Daily Collegian, PA)
UF adds Ex-Iowa State coach to football staff Feb 9, 2008
Two Penn State football players suspended: Penn State receiver Chris Bell and defensive tackle Phillip Taylor were suspended from the team for academic problems and their connection to a fight during a fraternity party at the student union last season. Build your classified ad with color photos. (The Palm Beach Post)
Bell, Taylor Suspended Feb 9, 2008 3 players invited to NFL Scouting Combine Feb 8, 2008 Signing Day Media Resources Feb 7, 2008 Scirrotto's lawyer hopes to secure plea deal Feb 6, 2008 Details on 2008 PSU Recruiting Yearbook Feb 6, 2008 The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Feb 6, 2008 Court denies motion to revoke Baker's bail Feb 2, 2008 Blue White Illustrated mails today! Feb 1, 2008 Editorial: 'Beav' should host Flyers-Pens game Jan 31, 2008 'Aunt' labels ousting unfair Jan 28, 2008 Three players kicked off Penn State football team Jan 26, 2008 PSU Football: Lions excuse three players Jan 26, 2008 Bucs notes: Nady gearing up for season Jan 26, 2008 Three PSU players temporarily excused from football team Jan 26, 2008 Graham Spanier:Exclusive Interview Jan 25, 2008 Jerry Micco's sports chat transcript 01/23/08 Jan 24, 2008 Editorial: JoePa owes PSU, recruits an answer Jan 23, 2008 Prosecutor requests court revoke player's bail Jan 19, 2008 Trustees approve campus construction Jan 19, 2008 Nittany Notes: Rumor Control Jan 19, 2008 Letter: JoePa brought PSU honor, but lost control of players Jan 18, 2008 Michigan Newsstand - January 17 Jan 18, 2008 2 Penn State football players ordered to trial over fight Jan 18, 2008 Players' case heads to trial Jan 17, 2008 News In Brief Jan 17, 2008 Exhibit to provide experience to graduate students Jan 17, 2008 UConn women lose top scorer Jan 17, 2008 Baker, Bowman Legal Update Jan 17, 2008 Editorial: Off-field issues overshadow season Jan 14, 2008 ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Jan 14, 2008 Projected 2008 Spring Depth Chart Jan 12, 2008 Column: Nothing accomplished Jan 11, 2008 Notebook: Dad, son part of trio with Mars milestone Jan 11, 2008 9 Weeks for 10 Bucks Jan 8, 2008 A glimpse into the future? Jan 3, 2008 Opinion: Will PSU extend Paterno before 08? Dec 31, 2007 So, you think this year was great? Just wait until 2008 Dec 30, 2007 No. 500 here for Paterno Dec 29, 2007 FOS Gallery: Wounded Lions Dec 29, 2007 Paterno set to coach Game No. 500 Dec 28, 2007 Bob Smizik's sports chat transcript 12/26/07 Dec 27, 2007 Merry Christmas from BWI! Dec 26, 2007 Understanding CMT Dec 26, 2007 Staff Predictions: Texas A&M Dec 24, 2007 Charges refiled against 2 Penn St. football players Dec 21, 2007 Charges refiled against Baker, Bowman Dec 20, 2007 Prosecutors refile felony counts against PSU players Dec 20, 2007 Retirement plan needed for Paterno Dec 15, 2007 FOS TV: Deon Butler Dec 15, 2007 Athletes clash at fraternity parties Dec 14, 2007 Lions await Aggies in bowl showdown Dec 14, 2007 Penn State Football: Paterno hopes team hasn’t lost edge Dec 14, 2007 FOS Doubling the Fun Dec 14, 2007 Editorial: Team already has plenty of money Dec 13, 2007 Penn State adds Oregon State to 2008 home schedule Dec 13, 2007 Big Ten Network facing unfamiliar struggle Dec 12, 2007 Safeties coach named Dec 11, 2007 Students apathetic for Alamo Bowl game Dec 11, 2007 Phil Grosz's Inside Look at Penn State Football Dec 11, 2007 Penn State's King could opt for NFL Dec 11, 2007 The Penn State Report Dec 9, 2007 Shelly Anderson: A casting call for local stars Dec 8, 2007 Expulsion possible for Baker Dec 7, 2007 Va. Tech mockery incites anger Dec 7, 2007 Join us at the Alamo Bowl! Dec 7, 2007
The team, in this instance, is the Penn State football team. FightOnState. (LionNews.com)
Penn State Football: Lions send three to Combine Feb 8, 2008
UNIVERSITY PARK A trio of Penn State football student-athletes instrumental in helping the Nittany Lions win 29 games, including three bowls, the past three seasons have been invited to participate in the National Football League s Scouting Combine. Two-time All-America linebacker Dan Connor, All-Big Ten cornerback Justin King and record-setting quarterback Anthony Morelli are scheduled to participate in the Combine. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
A trio of Penn State football players have been invited to participate in the NFL Scouting Combine Feb. 20-26 at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis. The include quarterback Anthony Morelli from Penn Hills High School, Justin King from Gateway, and two-time All-American linebacker Dan Connor. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Quick access to links and quotes about the Penn State football team's Class of 2008 ... Please feel free to use the following resources in your signing-day coverage of Penn State football. (LionNews.com)
Some of the original charges were dismissed in August; however, Scirrotto still faces one felony charge of criminal trespass and a summary offense of harassment in a fight that police said involved five other Penn State football players. Except for former defensive tackle Chris Baker's, the other players' charges have been dropped. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Order a new annual Total Access Pass (or upgrade from a monthly plan) by Feb. 20 and you will receive a copy of our Penn State Football Recruiting Yearbook. This keepsake edition offers the most thorough breakdown of Joe Paterno's most recent recruiting class available, from player-by-player bios and analysis to a big-picture look at how the class met (and didn't meet) certain needs to multiple feature stories to a look ahead to the Class of 2009 to, of course, the outstanding photography that... (LionNews.com)
This is the ONLY live premium chat for Penn State football, so enjoy. If there is any breaking news, we will report it in our premium forum and on the front page of the site. (LionNews.com)
In front of about 30 friends and supporters, including many wearing Penn State football letterman's jackets, Centre County President Judge David E. Grine denied the motion to revoke bail for former Penn State football player Chris Baker Friday. "I can sleep tonight," Baker's mother said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Penn State football recruiting. Blue White Illustrated recruiting specialist Sean Fitz has all of the latest news and information surrounding the three new commitments to the Nittany Lions' program since the last issue was mailed in early-January. (Penn State Sports -- Rivals.com)
The local hotels and businesses are used to Penn State football weekend crowds and could use a boost after Bowl Week. Penn State should be jumping at the chance to bring crowds and more business to Beaver Stadium, which, except April's Fergie concert, is used exclusively for football. (Daily Collegian, PA)
A family member of Knowledge Timmons said his recent dismissal from the Penn State football team is unfair because other players on the team, like starting safety Anthony Scirrotto, have continued to play despite pending legal matters. Joan Flowers, who helped raise Timmons and calls herself his aunt, said Timmons, along with Chris Baker and Navorro Bowman, was kicked off the team on Thursday. (Daily Collegian, PA)
-- Three Penn State football players charged in connection with a campus fight last fall have been kicked off the team, at least temporarily, a person familiar with the players' status said Friday. Defensive tackle and linebacker Navorro Bowman are awaiting trial on felony assault and other charges related to a fight in October at the campus student union. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Three Penn State football players have been excused from the team by head coach Joe Paterno. All three players, though not officially named by the university, were removed from the team for their role in a fight on campus in October of last year. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
The windows, which are controlled automatically, were modeled after those from the Penn State football stadium press box. The organization installed glass windows this offseason in order to give members of the press corps protection from summer rainstorms and April's periodic sub-freezing temperatures. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Three Penn State football players have temporarily been "excused from the team" until their respective legal issues are resolved. Spokesman Jeff Nelson confirmed the news tonight, but he declined to name the players involved. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
And if you're an athlete, it will always say 'Penn State football player' or 'Penn State basketball player. That's the way the media works. (Daily Collegian, PA)
After that Penn State football, which does pretty well among our readers, and pretty far back, WVU football. I base some of that on email, Web site hits, which we monitor, and gut feeling of the community (folks I talk with). (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
And without that, serious questions have to be raised about the future of Paterno and the Penn State football program ... And while it might be hard and strange to admit, Paterno is no longer the future of Penn State football. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Centre County Assistant District Attorney Steve Sloane filed a motion today requesting the court revoke bail for a Penn State football player charged in connection with incidents at a downtown apartment complex and the HUB-Robeson Center. Christopher Baker, a defensive tackle for the Nittany Lions, was charged in April with simple assault, criminal trespass and burglary for a fight at the Meridian Apartment complex on April 1, 2007. (Daily Collegian, PA)
When asked by trustee David Jones about the Penn State football team's "off-field antics," athletic director Tim Curley urged the board to put the actions of a few in the context of the academic success and personal responsibility of the majority of student-athletes. "With a high-visibility program like we have, when you do stub your toe, it's going to be nationally recognized," Curley said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Date: Jan 18, 2008 Letting you know what we know about the latest scuttlebutt concerning Penn State football. Find out what happened in a couple of important meetings Friday, right here in the latest edition of our exclusive Nittany Notes. (LionNews.com)
I just had to write to say what most Penn State football fans feel, but are afraid to say outloud: Joe Paterno, the greatest football coach of our lives, must be forced, if needed, to have an exit plan to leave coaching at Penn State to someone younger. I see more and more of "the incidents" around school, from guys allegedly beating someone up to guys being in the wrong place. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Associated Press ESPN.com Two Penn State football players were ordered Wednesday to stand trial on refiled felony assault charges in connection with a campus fight last year. Mark Schlabach ESPN.com As soon as former Auburn defensive coordinator Will Muschamp ripped off his headset and screamed, "Boom! That's what I'm talking about!". (Michigan Sports -- Rivals.com)
-- Two Penn State football players were ordered yesterday to stand trial on refiled felony assault charges in connection with a campus fight last year. Police said defensive tackle Chris Baker and linebacker Navorro Bowman beat up a man during a fraternity dance party at the student union building in October. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
A Blair County district judge sent two Penn State football players to trial on refiled aggravated assault charges yesterday -- charges that were originally thrown out by another judge before his removal from the case. Blair County Magisterial District Judge Fred Miller found that there was enough evidence to send defensive tackle Chris Baker, 20, and linebacker Navorro Bowman, 19, to trial on one first-degree felony count each of aggravated assault in connection with a HUB-Robeson Center... (Daily Collegian, PA)
Penn State football player Willie Harriott waived his preliminary hearing for a DUI charge yesterday at the Centre County Courthouse. The Ferguson Township Police Department said Harriott was pulled over in his vehicle early Nov. 11 on North Atherton Street with a blood-alcohol content of. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Brian Franklin (graduate-art) showed his Penn State pride with one entry, which is a series of prints that trace the Penn State football season. "Each piece represents one game," he said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Two Penn State football players -- defensive tackle Chris Baker and linebacker Navorro Bowman -- were ordered to stand trial on refiled felony assault charges in connection with a campus fight last year. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
comDate: Jan 16, 2008 Some bullet-point thoughts on the hearing where the Penn State football players were bound over for trial on aggravated assault charges. to read the rest of this story. (LionNews.com)
The 2007 Penn State football season began with talk of a Big Ten title -- and perhaps a national title -- but most will remember it more for the off-field issues than what turned out to be a somewhat disappointing, but nevertheless solid, on-field season. Penn State finished 9-4, beating Texas Ahe Alamo Bowl for the team's third consecutive bowl win. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Favorite teams: Penn State football, North Carolina men s basketball, Duke women s basketball. Athletes I admire: Abby Waner from Duke. (Scranton Times, PA)
Blue White Illustrated is proud to unveil it's initial projected depth chart for the Penn State football team when the squad hits the field for the first time again in late-March. See what you think. (Penn State Sports -- Rivals.com)
For Penn State football fans looking for a diversion from the disappointment of 2007, don't bother looking across the street to the Bryce Jordan Center and the men's basketball team. Off to its best Big Ten start in 12 years, head coach Ed DeChellis and the Lions are anything but satisfied. (Penn State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Penn State football standout linebacker Sean Lee, an Upper St. Clair graduate, showed up at his alma mater's basketball game a week ago against Canon-McMillan. When Upper St. Clair coach Danny Holzer saw Lee about an hour before the game, he asked Lee if he would speak to the team. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
No other source brings you inside Penn State football like FOS from recruiting to practice to the latest on Joe Paterno, FOS is your one-stop source for Nittany Lion gridiron action. With LOI less than a month away, now is the perfect time to test drive FOS. And here's the perfect deal take advantage of our special offer for a premium one-month pass and get nine weeks for the price of one month ($9. (LionNews.com)
If the words and actions of Jay Paterno, Deon Butler and Daryll Clark following the Alamo Bowl are any indication, Penn State football fans could see a very familiar offensive scheme this coming fall. Find out what direction the Lions are heading in, right here. (Penn State Sports -- Rivals.com)
The 81-year old Penn State football coach believes deep in his heart he can field a competitive team in 2008 and should be able to close out his coaching career on the up and up. Provided his health and a few other things fall his way. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
As never before, Penn State football fans looked to the future. Question is, would they soon be pining for the past. (Scranton Times, PA)
His rolled up trousers and thick glasses have become synonymous with Penn State football. His head coaching tenure has spanned the administrations of eight U.S. presidents. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
comDate: Dec 28, 2007 Take a look at some of the rehabbing Penn State football players who have made the trip to San Antonio. to read the rest of this story. (LionNews.com)
" Mr. Paterno, inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame earlier this month, may be the most recognized person in Pennsylvania. His rolled up trousers and thick glasses have become synonymous with Penn State football. His head coaching tenure has spanned the administrations of eight U.S. presidents. He has had 968 lettermen since succeeding mentor Rip Engle in 1966. Mr. Paterno has coached 74 first-team All-Americans, 31 first-round NFL draft picks, 27 first-team Academic All-Americans and... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
What is your opinion of Penn State football program. Do they have a chance of landing Terrelle Pryor. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
When you are a subscriber to Blue White Illustrated's magazine, you go deep into the world of Penn State football, beyond the breaking news and notes and into the closed doors of the football program ... Read the biggest and best Penn State football magazine available anywhere, along with 45 additional archived issues, for absolutely nothing. (Penn State Sports -- Rivals.com)
To that end, the CMTA has been running public service ads on television featuring Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, who speaks about some of the symptoms of CMT and asks people who know or fear they have it to take part in the survey. That is accomplished by filling out and sending in a brochure available in many neurologists' offices, linking to the CMTA Web site at or by calling the Murtha Institute toll-free at 1-888-405-0139. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
com for continuing unmatched coverage of Penn State football. -30. (LionNews.com)
-- Felony assault charges were refiled against a pair of Penn State football players, two weeks after a judge dismissed the same charges at a preliminary hearing. Defensive tackle and linebacker Navorro Bowman were charged Wednesday with being part of a group of more than a dozen people that beat a man during a fraternity party on Oct. 7 at the student union building on campus. (ESPN -- College Football News)
The Centre County District Attorney's Office today refiled aggravated assault charges stemming from an Oct. 7 altercation in the HUB-Robeson Center against Penn State football players Christopher Baker and Navorro Bowman. In addition, Assistant District Attorney Steve Sloane filed a petition for a temporary assignment of a new issuing authority, stating in his motion that Centre County District Judge Carmine Prestia committed an "error in law" by hampering the presentation of evidence by the... (Daily Collegian, PA)
STATE COLLEGE (AP) Two Penn State football players face refiled felony aggravated assault charges in an Oct. 7 fight at the university s student union. A judge previously ordered defensive tackle Chris Baker and backup linebacker Navorro Bowman to stand trial on misdemeanor charges in the beating that took place during a fraternity party. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Joe Paterno's 42nd season as the Penn State football coach is one bowl game from over. He is not retiring. (Daily Collegian, PA)
An exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at receiver moonlighting as a reporter for Penn State Football Story ... Butler's segment will run on the pre-Alamo Bowl verison of Penn State Football Story. (LionNews.com)
As prosecutors consider bringing new charges against Penn State football players for their alleged involvement in the October beating of a Philadelphia man outside a fraternity party, another fraternity has divulged that it too has had issues with players in the past. And much of the conflict, according to both fraternities, revolves around the team's misconduct during fraternity "party-walking.". (Daily Collegian, PA)
Because, at 8 p.m. on Dec. 29, the 2007 edition of the Penn State football team will have one last shot at showing the country what it can do when it faces Texas A, 4-4 Big 12) in the Alamodome. A win against the Aggies could silence some critics, help the team forget some of its darker moments and give the players a better mindset heading into winter workouts. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Penn State Football: Paterno hopes team hasn t lost edge. By Eric Thomas. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
If you thought December marked the beginning of a slow news time for the Penn State football program, you obviously have not been paying attention ... com, THE authority on Penn State football and Nittany Lion recruiting ... The only LIVE premium chat covering Penn State football. (LionNews.com)
While the Malloy's gift is certainly a grand and generous gesture, it's unfortunate that money will be used solely for the Penn State football team, a program that already generates enough to revenue to support itself as well as most of the other varsity sports at Penn State. Nittany Lion football players already have access to the Morgan Academic Support Center for Student-Athletes, where they can receive mentoring, academic advising and career advice. (Daily Collegian, PA)
The 2008 Penn State football schedule. Aug. 30: Coastal Carolina. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
In Centre County, where Comcast is the area's largest cable provider, many Penn State football fans missed an away game against Illinois. And as long as Comcast rejects proposals to carry the Big Ten Network, fans will continue to call on Silverman. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Buggs, a member of the Penn State football staff since the 2003 season, will assume the new position as the Nittany Lions prepare to meet Texas Ahe Dec. 29 Alamo Bowl, according to a press release ... The hire is a rare move for the Penn State football program, which hasn't experienced much turnover recently. (Daily Collegian, PA)
"Just because interest is down a bit this year doesn't mean there is any less interest in Penn State football.". Regardless, Myford would say the Lion faithful always travel well. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Blue White Illustrated publisher Phil Grosz is back with another list of news, notes and updates regarding the Penn State football program, some of which might surprise you. Namely, what's the news regarding defensive backs coach Brian Norwood's departure and his potential replacement. (Penn State Sports -- Rivals.com)
" King was a first-team All-Big Ten pick by the media and coaches this season. He is tied for sixth on the team in tackles with 44. He has two interceptions. ranks senior middle linebacker Dan Connor as a first-round NFL draft pick. Senior quarterback Anthony Morelli from Penn Hills High School is targeted as a "sixth- or seventh-round" selection. Senior Rodney Kinlaw is the 26th-ranked running back, not projected to be picked. NOTE -- Kermit Buggs, a member of the Penn State football staff... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Sports reporter Jenny Vrentas spends a month trying to get an interview with a Penn State football player only to be stonewalled by the school's sports information office. So she sets up the interview on her own, gets her story and then the sports information folks are ticked off. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
" Assuming they become famous enough to be portrayed in a movie or theatrical venture, who would play our local athletes and sports figures? With some allowances for age, height and accent -- hey, we're new at this -- here's a stab at some casting: Steelers coach Mike Tomlin -- Omar Epps. It's the eyes. Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger -- Peter Krause. Steelers chairman Dan Rooney -- Paul Newman. Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau -- Ed Harris. Steelers running back Willie Parker... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
The day before a judge dismissed Penn State football player Chris Baker's most serious assault charge connected to his alleged involvement in an Oct. 7 fight, the Office of Judicial Affairs told the 20-year-old that he faces possible expulsion from the university, his lawyer said yesterday. Defense attorney Karen Muir said she and Baker had an "informal meeting" Tuesday with Judicial Affairs representatives, during which officials said they plan to recommend his removal from the university. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Penn State football player Evan Royster said he feels the same anger. He knew two of the shooting victims from his Chantilly, Va. (Daily Collegian, PA)
During the four-day trip, Grosz will share his stories and insights from the Penn State football program in a 'Chalk Talk' reception, exclusive to CAT guests. So, be sure to join us as we take part in what promises to be a great bowl match-up between the Lions and the Texas Aes. (Penn State Sports -- Rivals.com)
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