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Game 5: Penn State 45, Indiana 24 Penn State vs. Indiana |
Surprise attack
The football schedule indicated there was a game against Indiana planned for Saturday. The Nittany Lions didn't realize how much of a game it would be.
Column: PSU ground game killed by weak line
My Opinion: Ryan Hockensmith
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Dedicated PSU fans bleed blue and white
On a Saturday football morning, masses of crazed Penn State football fans partake in hours of gridiron action. However, a few devotees show their Penn State pride by standing out from the rest. |
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From Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999
Lions pummel Hoosiers, 45-24
For the third week in a row, controversial penalties and inconsistent play daunted No. 2 Penn State, but it didn't stop them from defeating Indiana 45-24 today in Beaver Stadium.
From Friday, Sept. 24, 1999
Lions enter Big Ten competition
Last weekend, coach Cam Cameron and the Indiana football team jogged off the Memorial Stadium field to a chorus of boos.
Thompson Paterno's man, Casey gets shaft
My opinion: Ryan Hockensmith
From Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999
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Rushers will not push panic button
In those two wins against the Wildcats and Zips, the Nittany Lions offensive line paved the way for 594 yards and nine rushing touchdowns by seven different ball carriers. Since then, the running game has had to wait. |
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Fumbles, not injuries killing Kenny
Finally, Penn State's Kenny Watson is healthy, but this season he has developed an additional ailment — fumbleitis.
With six ranked teams, Big Ten gets set for big season
With six teams ranked in the nation's Top 20, this year's edition of Big Ten football, still featuring 11 schools, appears to be good eating for football-hungry fans.
Brees ousts Dayne on Prize Guys' list
The three Prize-Wise Guys needed a doggy bag after last weekend's games.
From Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999
Not 'back'-ing down
Lost in the commotion of Miami's first sellout in three years was the competition ready to be waged against each team's three starting linebackers.
Paterno not looking back; foresees tough games as Big Ten opens
Last Saturday, Penn State coach Joe Paterno walked the sidelines as he peered through his thick glasses, which had been covered with little droplets of rain.
Heat, crowd noise a factor in Lions' win against Hurricanes
Heading into last weekend's clash with Miami, Penn State football players had expressed concern about the conditions they would face in the Hurricanes' Orange Bowl.
Conference impressive after week four
Big Ten Football Notebook
From Tuesday Sept. 21, 1999
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Jackson comes up just short
Miami tailback James Jackson ran for 129 yards Saturday against Penn State's seemingly stonewall defense. |
Paterno benches top-notch players in favor of reserves
My Opinion: Ryan Hockensmith
