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Penn State Football: 1999 season


Alamo Bowl: Penn State 24, Texas A&M 0
Penn State
vs. Texas A&M


Updated Monday, Jan. 10, 2000

Casey rides high in initial starting role
With the knowledge that he would be making his first-ever collegiate start, Rashard Casey strutted over to fullback Mike Cerimele and recited the words that would indicate how the upcoming four hours of play would be characterized.

Fox gets out of critics' hole with record interceptions
Stretching with teammate David Macklin before his final game as a Nittany Lion, Penn State hero Derek Fox suddenly had a funny thought pop into his head.

Injury tops off Thompson's disappointing final season
As the usual backup Rashard Casey was leading Penn State to a 24-0 win against Texas A&M Dec. 28 in the Alamodome, Thompson stood close to offensive coordinator Fran Ganter. He kept his helmet on, as if he could enter the game at any moment.

No safety for Aggies from LB Arrington
While his teammates mobbed Derek Fox, LaVar Arrington stood alone.


From Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999

Lions crush Aggies in Alamo Bowl
Rashard Casey paced the No. 13 Nittany Lions to a 24-0 win against No. 17 Texas A&M in the seventh annual Alamo Bowl.


From Friday, Dec. 10, 1999

Igniting fire from within
Two seasons of disappointment will come to an end later this month in San Antonio.

After tragic week, McCown's spirit overcomes pain
Pat McCown could not sleep the night of Nov. 17 — the fire was about to be lit again.


From Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999

Fields finding 'fun' in football
A dictionary is not needed for Chafie Fields to find the meaning to the word that best summarizes his Penn State football career.

Players plan to celebrate Christmas with victory
Joe Paterno is not Santa Claus. But he's going to try to perform a few miracles in two weeks against Texas A & M in the Alamo Bowl Dec. 28.

Short hoping to end career on high note
Brandon Short could be a millionaire. But last spring, the senior linebacker turned down the chance to play pro football and the lucrative contract that would have gone with it.


From Monday, Dec. 6, 1999

Chances of Brown, Arrington winning awards promising
All eyes — ears, that is — were on the phones Friday afternoon to listen to LaVar Arrington and Courtney Brown give their final teleconference before taking a trip down South this week to pick up some hardware.


From Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999

Penn State to face Texas A&M in bowl
The arrangement is contingent upon BCS rankings to be released this Sunday, said Big 12 Commissioner Kevin Weiberg in the release.


From Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999

Thompson deserving of more credit
My Opinion: Chris Antonacci





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