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Game 8: Penn State 31, Purdue 25 Penn State vs. Purdue |
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Lions continue winning streak
Joe Tiller's Purdue squad locked a chokehold onto the visiting Nittany Lions before getting collared in the second half en route to a 31-25 Penn State victory. |
Column: Higher power guiding Lions to winning ways
My Opinion: Ryan Hockensmith
From Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999
Lions hold off Boilermakers, 31-25
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.-- In front of a sold-out crowd of 68,355, Penn State defeated Purdue, 31-25, in a game that was closer than the score represented.
From Friday, Oct. 22, 1999
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Undefeated PSU to face Purdue's Brees
The Lions will walk into West Lafayette, Ind., tomorrow unscathed, but their first true test might come against No. 16 Purdue (5-2, 2-2 Big Ten). |
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Column: Brown kept in shadows of Arrington
My Opinion: John Giblin
From Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999
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Thompson may play
All week, people have been asking whether or not Penn State quarterback Kevin Thompson will line up behind center against No. 16 Purdue — a game coach Joe Paterno called "the toughest game we will have had so far." |
Hamilton eyed by Prize-Wise Guys
Joe Hamilton must know the Prize-Wise Guys love dramatics.
Paterno disappointed with lack of scoring in red zone
Going into the locker room last Saturday, Penn State coach Joe Paterno was disappointed in the Nittany Lions offensive output — at least within the 20-yard line.
From Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999
Paterno still refusing to interact with media members
When it comes to the media, they're on two different planets in two separate solar systems.
Wolverines use bye; Daniels sets record
After just four weeks of conference play, one team stands alone unblemished in the Big Ten — Penn State.
From Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1999
'Dogfight' ends in Lions' favor
Penn State doesn't mind playing a little smash-mouth football. But even the Nittany Lions acknowledged the physicality of their 23-10 win Saturday against Ohio State.
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Consistent Forney struggles against OSU
Placekicker Travis Forney found out Saturday that nobody, especially a kicker, is perfect. |
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LaVar's play speaks volumes
For 60 minutes, LaVar Arrington chased Buckeyes across the field. And after the game, his name was chasing them away from interviews.
Graham steps up in Morrison's absence
The general consensus among the Penn State defense was linebacker Ron Graham played a great game. In fact, just about every postgame response centered on Graham's performance had a positive spin.
Lions back on track, running game intact
My Opinion: Ryan Hockensmith
