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Game 2: Penn State 70, Akron 24 Penn State vs. Akron |
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Zips fall to Lions
No. 2 Penn State rolled up nine plays of more than 20 yards from scrimmage, part of the Nittany Lions' 553 total yards, and intercepted three passes to blast Akron 70-24 Saturday in Beaver Stadium. |
McCoo soars past disappointing debut
It seemed the person wearing No. 8 for Penn State last week against Arizona was an imposter.
Cerimele shows intensity on the field
Penn State fullback Mike Cerimele is widely known as one of the most intense people on the football team.
Picks add scoring punch to Lions' attack
When the Penn State football team's offense was sputtering during the first quarter of its game Saturday, it looked elsewhere to create a spark.
Lions show offensive power in win
My opinion: Ryan Hockensmith
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Feature photo: Football frenzy |
From Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999
Lions run over Akron, 70-24
For the second straight week, Penn State proved the nickname "Linebacker U" was a well-deserved title. And for the second straight week, the Nittany Lions' punishing defense took somewhat of a back seat to its flashy offense.
Collegian Magazine: Penn State vs. Akron
From Friday, Sept. 3, 1999
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Lions ready for Akron Zips After a convincing victory in its season opener, the No. 2 Penn State football team has what amounts to a bye week tomorrow when it will square off with perennial Mid-American Conference doormat Akron. |
Backfield depth rushes Lions toward title
One after the other they herded in, different faces on different downs with different results.
Two-hurler system brings friendship, Lions' victories
Forget about a quarterback controversy this preseason at Penn State: Kevin Thompson is the starter this fall, as he was last season.
Bailey thriving under pressure
Lavel Bailey was all set for an afternoon of standing and watching. It was the freshman wide receiver's first game at Akron and as he expected, it had not been a memorable one.
Punch drunk: Scribe longs to settle score with Pepsi-tossing fans
My Opinion: Ryan Hockensmith
From Thursday Sept. 2, 1999
Three wise men
For Heisman Trophy updates, this is the place.
Watson hopes bad luck, not he, sits on sidelines
Neck injuries caused Kenny Watson to take a medical redshirt last season and a broken foot during spring practice almost ended his 1999 season before it began. But Watson's feet did not fail him.
From Wednesday Sept. 1, 1999
Paterno zeroes in on Zips
It was inevitable. The Akron football team is traveling to Penn State this weekend for a clash with the No. 2 Nittany Lions.
Column: Thompson shows Lions heart, deserves respect
My Opinion: John Giblin
