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Game 9: Penn State 27, Illinois 7 Penn State vs. Illinois |
Lions take fight out of Illini
The Nittany Lions defeated Illinois 27-7 Saturday, but the Fighting Illini proved more of a challenge than expected.
Brown becomes Lions greatest pass rusher
Courtney Brown was approached by a fan this week with an autograph request.
Casey's TD scramble saves sleepy offense
The Nittany Lions wide receiver walked by the large sign which suggested that Penn State's undefeated season was 30 minutes away from never seeing its completion and felt fine.
PSU faithful show Illinois momentum
My Opinion: John Giblin
From Saturday, Oct. 39, 1999
Lions crush Fighting Illini, 27-7
In 1994, against the same team in the same stadium, Penn State needed to drive 96 yards in the final minutes of the fourth quarter to keep its national championship aspirations alive. All it needed Saturday was the third quarter to ensure a 27-7 victory against Illinois.
From Friday, Oct. 29, 1999
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Lions face Fighting Illini
LaVar Arrington is returning to the site where his linebacker roots were established — even though he has only played in Illinois' Memorial Stadium once. |
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Column: Lions' heart, not destiny keeping Penn State on winning track
My Opinion: William Kalec
From Thursday, Oct. 28, 1999
Dayne takes spotlight in eighth week
It's eight weeks into the season, and the Prize-Wise Guys have heard the cries. Who is going to win the Heisman? Where has Peter Warrick gone? Why am I failing all my classes?
From Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999
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Watson runs past adversity
In three short seasons, the football life of Kenny Watson has come full circle. |
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Football players doubling as computer nerds
At a combined weight of 486 pounds, Penn State football players Jason Bisson and Chad Kroell are not stereotypical Internet nuts.
Lions in advantageous spot to win Big Ten title
In a zany, back-and-forth Big Ten season, conference coaches have deciphered one team as the frontrunner for the league title — No. 2 Penn State.
From Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1999
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Thompson answers injury questions with solid play For several minutes, Kevin Thompson lay in the south end zone of Beaver Stadium motionless and in pain after a blindside sack by Ohio State linebacker Na'il Diggs. |
Spicy Sutherland flavorful addition to Tiller's offense
In food terms, Penn State's offense resembles a cheese sandwich, as its playbook consists primarily of bread-and-butter off-tackle runs and basic, albeit effective, passing plays.
Paterno not pleased with Lions in win
A test. A challenge. Whatever you call it, the Penn State football team once again pulled out a narrow win against a Top 25 opponent.
