Penn State Article Archive

    Between October 21, 2009 and November 21, 2009
  1. Penn State Still BCS Bound?

    With one game remaining in the regular season, at this point every Penn State fan has one thing on their mind, and that is what bowl game will their Nittany Lions end up...

    Allison Bail Written by Allison Bail about about 17 hours ago 57 reads 0 comments

  2. Penn State Seniors Reflect on Season After Last Home Game in Happy Valley

    Last weekend’s home game against Indiana marked a sad day for most students. It was the last home game of the season, and the last time that many seniors would be able to enjoy a game as a Penn State student before they graduate...

    Megan Klock Written by Megan Klock about 2 days ago 32 reads 0 comments

  3. Penn State All-Time Defensive Team

    It’s Linebacker U. You could make an argument for virtually any linebacker that’s come through Penn State’s football program to be placed on the all-time defensive team...

    Brandon Seitz Written by Brandon Seitz about 2 days ago 258 reads 12 comments

  4. Penn State All-Time Offensive Team

    Granted the fact that Penn State has been known to be a stout defensive team for ages and boasts a head coach that doesn’t like to run up the score, I’ve assembled what I believe to be the Nittany Lions’ top offense in team history...

    Brandon Seitz Written by Brandon Seitz about 4 days ago 429 reads 9 comments

  5. Penn State Football: Take a “Special” Page Out of Pete Carroll's Book

    UNIVERSITY PARK, PA – “Misadventures in Happy Valley”–that would be a catchy and fitting title to a new movie starring the Penn State special teams unit.   Well, that and the fact that “Waiting to Exhale” was already taken...

    Kevin Paul Written by Kevin Paul about 6 days ago 232 reads 1 comments

  6. Emotional Senior Day as Penn State Defeats Indiana

    Senior Day at Penn State always turns out to be an emotional day for students, players and coaches.  On this senior day, the Penn State Nittany Lions took on the Indiana Hoosiers in a must win ...

    Allison Bail Written by Allison Bail about 6 days ago 95 reads 3 comments

  7. Penn State's Fans: The Worst in College Football?

    I've just been reading an intriguing piece about crowd trouble at football games that was highlighted by a front page picture of fans tearing down goalposts, which everyone else thinks is a pretty romantic notion...

    Alex  Ferguson Written by Alex Ferguson about 7 days ago 544 reads 5 comments

  8. Penn State Football: The 2010 Quarterback Question

    Following the disappointing fall to Ohio State this past Saturday, I couldn’t help but wonder and worry about the future of Penn State's offense...

    Lauren Williams Written by Lauren Williams about 10 days ago 1,303 reads 18 comments

  9. Penn State Football: The BCS Is Still Possible

    I know, believe me, I know.  You think I'm crazy.  You think I'm delusional.  You think I didn't take my meds today.  But, the fact is that Penn State, somehow, someway still has a shot at making a BCS bowl game...

    Dan Alexandre Written by Dan Alexandre about 11 days ago 730 reads 8 comments

  10. The Decade's Most Overrated College Football Programs

    We are less than two months away from the dawn of a new decade. The past ten years have brought to our attention a new outlook on life. The Southeastern Conference is as dominant as ever while the Big Ten continues to buoy in mediocrity...

    Pete Dymeck Written by Pete Dymeck about 11 days ago 3,788 reads 22 comments

  11. Gators, Longhorns, and Tide Win; Nittany Lions Don't: Week 10 Awards

    Yes, we know. Penn State lost. And yes, we at the VFA are pretty pissed off about it. At least, we were, until we reminded ourselves that Penn State had waxed Michigan on their own turf earlier in the season, and life was feeling a little better...

    Alex  Ferguson Written by Alex Ferguson about 12 days ago 219 reads 3 comments

  12. Ohio State-Penn State: Dissappointing Day for Nittany Lions

    The day started out on a very positive note in sunny Happy Valley.  While some of the games earlier this season had terrible weather, that was not the case on Saturday.  The sun was out and it was rather warm for a November evening...

    Allison Bail Written by Allison Bail about 12 days ago 148 reads 4 comments

  13. Penn State's Offensive Line Needs To Improve

    With no marquee wins to its name in 2009 thus far, Penn State fans can hardly go crazy about this season. The source of the team's problems can be found in its very weak offensive line...

    Alex  Ferguson Written by Alex Ferguson about 12 days ago 72 reads 2 comments

  14. Penn State Coaches To Blame In Ohio State Loss

    Before the Penn State game I had three points that Penn State would have to do to win the game. The first was to contain the Buckeye's run game. This obviously was not done...

    Kevin Hatfield Written by Kevin Hatfield about 12 days ago 394 reads 10 comments

  15. Nittany Lions: Special Teams Are Not Special in Happy Valley

    Most of the 110,000 fans in Beaver Stadium got up quietly at the end of Saturday's 24-7 thumping and went home.  They took the Nittany Lions chance at a BCS Bowl game with them on the trip...

    Tim King Written by Tim King about 12 days ago 63 reads 2 comments

  16. Penn State Football: We Are...Stale

    Contributed by TJ Masteller Today is November 8, 2009. Earlier this afternoon, the Buckeyes from the Ohio State University came to Beaver Stadium with the Big Ten Title practically in the balance...

    Scott Uhing Written by Scott Uhing about 13 days ago 429 reads 6 comments

  17. Penn State Fans Love Cupcakes Just As Much As Joe Paterno

    Penn State was not ready for the physicality that Ohio State brought to the table tonight. Even with a beat up offensive line, the Buckeyes punched Penn State in the mouth and told them to go sit in the corner...

    Pete Dymeck Written by Pete Dymeck about 13 days ago 1,476 reads 11 comments

  18. Six Reasons Why Ohio State Stands No Chance Of Beating Penn State

    Penn State will host Ohio State today in what will headline today's action around the world of college football. With BCS implications on the line, as well as respect, these two hard-hitting programs will look to put each other to work...

    Pete Dymeck Written by Pete Dymeck about 13 days ago 568 reads 10 comments

  19. The Top 10 Penn State Games I've Attended

    What can I say? I've been indoctrinated since before age 1. My dad started dragging me to Penn State games when I was six months old. I don't blame him, it was 1989 and Penn State was coming off perhaps their best 10 years of football...

    Dan Alexandre Written by Dan Alexandre about 14 days ago 140 reads 5 comments

  20. Top 10 Games in the Ohio State - Penn State Rivalry

    Saturday’s game at Beaver Stadium marks the 25th time the Nittany Lions and Buckeyes have faced off, and in recent memory, the rivalry has seen a significant spike in growth, especially with the recent drop-off of Michigan football...

    Kevin Paul Written by Kevin Paul about 14 days ago 500 reads 10 comments

  21. Ohio State Know the Opposition: Penn State

    Mascot: Nittany Lions Stadium: Beaver Stadium (107,282) Head Coach: Joe Paterno (44th year at PSU, 391-128-3; vs OSU 8-12) 2008 Record: 11-2 (Lost to USC in Rose Bowl 38-24) 2009 Record: ...

    David Thurman Written by David Thurman about 15 days ago 71 reads 0 comments

  22. Despite Cold Weather, Paternovillers Warming Up For Penn St.-Ohio St. Game

    It’s been quite a chilly week here in State College, and if there’s anyone who can vouch for this it’s the campers at Paternoville...

    Megan Klock Written by Megan Klock about 15 days ago 125 reads 0 comments

  23. Ohio State Vs Penn State College Football Picks

    This Saturday, two of the best teams in the Big 10 will match up at Penn State. The Penn State Nittany Lions and the Ohio State Buckeyes will square off at Beaver Stadium in Penn State...

    Vernon Croy Written by Vernon Croy about 15 days ago 636 reads 1 comments

  24. Creature Vs. Creature: Pryor Vs. Clark, Round Two

    As the Ohio State Buckeyes travel to Happy Valley to take on the Nittany Lions this weekend, much more remains at stake than a top conference finish and possible BCS berth...

    Brandon Seitz Written by Brandon Seitz about 15 days ago 220 reads 4 comments

  25. Ohio State-Penn State Prediction: The Nittany Lions Will Stuff the Bucks

    Without intending to be obnoxious, I want to know why the Ohio State Buckeyes think they can win this weekend in Happy Valley...

    Bryan Kelly Written by Bryan Kelly about 15 days ago 589 reads 22 comments

 


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