Engram keeps breaking records hauling 'em in

IOWA CITY, IOWA -- He's the Houdini of wideouts, the Michaelangelo of deep threats and the Pavarotti of the pigskin. Split end Bobby Engram is educating America about the hungry hands in Happy Valley.

Yet another Penn State victory passes through the fingers of the All-American, and this time amidst the seven receptions, 150 yards, two touchdowns and 41-27 win lands one for the record books.

The senior's 13-yard scoring grab was the 26th of his career, setting a Nittany Lion record for touchdown catches. Receivers coach Kenny Jackson held the old mark before being surpassed by his prize pupil.

"You guys (the media) see him play and he's a great, great football player," Coach Joe Paterno said. "I just keep repeating myself, that's all. He's a great clutch player. He's a great football player."

The accolades to bestow upon No. 10 may become repetitive, but the heroics he continues to deliver defy expectations. With quarterback Wally Richardson completing only 10 passes all afternoon, Engram nabbed seven. The signal caller's favorite target has accumulated staggering statistics by delivering in the crucial moments.

With the score tied at 24 and under 10 minutes remaining, the split end went to work. Shedding the coverage of cornerback Plez Atkins, Engram made a diving catch in the end zone, controlling his body to land one foot in bounds.

"It was kind of tough for the safety to come over and help," he said. "I just wanted to get better body position than the defensive back and see if I could come down with the ball."

After Engram's first touchdown of the day, Penn State got another chance moments later. Facing a third-and-10 situation, Richardson went for the jugular. Ignoring a wide open tight end in the center of the field, the quarterback hurled the ball deep down the sideline in Engram's vicinity.

Like he's done so many times before, the Lion emerged triumphant, as the official stood with arms raised yet again. The final score of the day capped his record-setting afternoon, but came as no surprise to teammate Brett Conway.

"Kickers see the whole practice so if you ever want any information, come to a kicker," Conway said. "I've seen him do things in practice you wouldn't believe. The kid is phenomenal. Just incredible."

The nation is becoming infinitely aware of what teammates, coaches, and the rest of central Pennsylvania already knows.