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Game 4: Penn State 27, Miami 23 Penn State vs. Miami |
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Fields of dreams
As the clouds above the Orange Bowl grew darker, Penn State continued to weather the storm. |
Chafie humbly lifts PSU in win
Linda Fields stood in the Orange Bowl's north tunnel and watched her son. She rubbed her loving hand in a circle on his back just to let him know she was there.
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Fox excels in storm's eye, but Canes' gusts do damage
As turbulent as Miami's hurricane-prone weather was this past weekend, it didn't compare to Derek Fox's day on the football field. |
Miami QB holds head high after loss
Losing a football game the way No. 8 Miami lost against No. 3 Penn State Saturday is undoubtedly tough to swallow.
Column: Couch potato gets chance to question refs again
My Opinion: John Giblin
Weekend thrillers bring glory
My Opinion: Josh Daeche
From Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999
Penn State battles back
to win against Miami, 27-23
With rain splattering the Orange Bowl field during off-and-on spurts today, the events taking place on the field rivaled the turbulence of the Florida weather.
From Friday, Sept. 17, 1999
PSU, Miami set for matchup
In construction terms, the Penn State football team is a bulldozer. Miami, after years of dominance followed by a few seasons of stagnancy, probably would be deemed a remodeled mansion.
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Mitchell to miss Miami contest with nagging injury to left hip
Cordell Mitchell was on the sidelines last year for most of the Penn State football team's big games. Add tomorrow's clash with No. 8 Miami to Mitchell's list. |
Miami boasts better linebackers
Even though the war has not started, Dan Morgan already has begun the battle. When asked to compare the Penn State linebackers to Miami's, the Hurricanes outside linebacker answered with a response that quickly found its way to Happy Valley.
Column: No doubt Penn State will leave Florida victorious
My Opinion: Ryan Hockensmith
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Babying themselves The secret to Brandon Short's success comes in a bottle he carries around campus. The secret is intended for infants and children, not for Butkus Award candidates. |
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Davenport won't play for Miami
A key reserve tailback is expected to miss his team's matchup against a Top-10 opponent.
Lions, 'Canes rivalry goes back 30 years
Hurricanes, vomit and two national championships — all part of Penn State and Miami's football history.
Floyd not factor for Miami and Penn State
Almost a year to the date, another hurricane was poised to hit the shores of south Florida, threatening to postpone another Miami football game.
Column: Heisman should go to Dayne for class
My Opinion: Don Stewart
From Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999
Our team 'Cane'
Finally, it's Kenny Kelly's time. And he's making the most of it.
Davis rebuilt Hurricanes after own natural disaster
Running his program the right way was one of Butch Davis' most challenging obstacles to overcome when he inherited the Miami Hurricanes head coaching position.
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McCoo emerging after inferior start Penn State's Eric McCoo was considered the go-to guy in the backfield going into this season. |
Prize-Wise Guys eye Great Dayne
The Prize-Wise Guys return this week to once again impart their college football expertise upon you.
Big Ten planting seeds of success with 10 wins
Big Ten Football Notebook
From Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999
Drummond stepping in for injured Jones This was supposed to be Corey Jones' season, but that was not to be. He fell victim to a hamstring injury against Arizona, and in his place a sophomore has filled the void and moved to the top of the receiving ranks. | 
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Paterno worrying about Miami, not hurricane
Penn State coach Joe Paterno has his eyes on the Miami Hurricanes. He's also keeping a close watch on the Miami hurricanes.
From Tuesday Sept. 14, 1999
Basim granted new chances at Lock Haven
With a new number, a new team and a new outlook on life, former Penn State football player Basim Grant is finally getting to do what he wanted to do most while in Happy Valley — play.
Ignoring fans shows Harris' lack of respect
My Opinion: William Kalec
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Two QBs still guiding Lions Perhaps the most telling insight into the Penn State football team's quarterback situation came late in the fourth quarter in Saturday's clash with Pittsburgh. |
Pitt scare serves as Lions' wake-up call
Many called it a hair-raiser. After the game, Penn State coach Joe Paterno and most of his players called it an eye-opener.
Consistant Forney gets credit in win
First, Travis Forney got iced Saturday. Then he did the icing.
