Posted in Penn State, basketball on January 7, 2008 | 9 Comments »
For once, the light at the end of the tunnel may not be an oncoming train.
Penn State opens up the Big Ten basketball season with consecutive road victories. Recap from Black Shoe Diaries. Video and other statistical brilliance from the minty-fresh Happy Valley Hoops.
Sometime this week, assuming the deities of scheduling and free time conspire, we’ll [...]
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Okay, so Anthony Morelli was a no-show for a press conference. I suppose I would care if I was surprised by it, but this is just one of the many, many reasons I’d like this season to just go away. Of course, the no-show means nothing in the grand scheme of things, however small-scale your [...]
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Congratulations to PSU offensive tackle, Gerald Cadogan!
Penn State junior offensive tackle Gerald Cadogan has been selected a first team Academic All-American on the ESPN The Magazine team.
Cadogan is the 23rd Nittany Lion to earn such first-team academic recognition under coach Joe Paterno. Penn State has had at least one honoree in each of the past [...]
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Considering all of the legal troubles Penn State players have faced over the last few months, one would think that they’d be smart enough to shut up when the police come asking questions*. You know, snitches get stitches and all that.
Today’s Daily Collegian has even more details of the HUB fight, and they’re hysterical in [...]
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When I found out I’d be moving back to Pennsylvania in time for the 2007 football season, one of my first orders of business was to make sure I ended up with Penn State season tickets. Thankfully, I was able to ride frequent commenter Tailgate Shogun’s coattails and get tickets without actually having to [...]
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Posted in Penn State on November 7, 2007 | 3 Comments »
Those who predicted seasons of 10-2 or 11-1 (or better!) used the same recipe for dominance — a slightly dangerous offense matched with a ferocious, ass-stomping defense. We’ve already reviewed the offense. It’s been decent. The defense has been a bit of a disappointment for a variety of reasons. Let’s take [...]
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Think back to August, when the football season held unlimited promise. Anthony Morelli was about to lead a prolific passing attack. The Penn State defensive back seven was widely regarded as an elite unit. We were all scared to death about replacing punter Jeremy Kapinos. Oh, and the offensive line was [...]
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Posted in Penn State, wisconsin on October 14, 2007 | 13 Comments »
Penn State 38, Wisconsin 7.
For one afternoon, at least, we saw the full potential of the Nittany Lions. The defense held Wisconsin to 87 rushing yards and only allowed one touchdown drive. The PSU offense threw early and often — lots of first down passes to a variety of receivers — and complimented [...]
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Posted in Penn State, austin scott on October 8, 2007 | 8 Comments »
The Collegian tracked down Austin Scott’s mother for a statement.
She would not comment on what team rule Austin Scott broke, saying she’s been instructed not to speak on the issue.
“When all the facts come out, I don’t think this is going to prove to be what they thought it was,” she said.
Austin Scott did not [...]
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A few observations from yesterday’s game — feel free to add your own in the comments.
Might as well start with Morelli. It seemed that Good Morelli and Bad Morelli both made his presence felt. Good Morelli hit his receivers in stride, didn’t get too down on himself when his receivers let him down, [...]
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Iowa preview?
Sure, you could analyze depth charts, statistics, press conference, and all sorts of other stuff that might actually be, you know, relevant. But where’s the fun in that? Instead, here’s two very angry, very bitter members of their respective state bar associations lamenting about how awful their seasons have progressed, and [...]
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Honestly, what has Penn State accomplished over the past ten seasons?
2007: Blew out some jokers to start the season. Showed absolutely nothing against mediocre Big Ten opponents Michigan and Illinois. Heaven only knows what waits for us when we play better teams.
2006: 9-4. Most impressive win was over a lethargic, [...]
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