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Game four: Penn State 0, Pittsburgh 12
Penn State vs. Pittsburgh

[ Updated Monday, Sept. 18, 2000 ]

For just the second time since Joe Paterno took over as Penn State's head coach 35 years ago, Pittsburgh shut out the Nittany Lions, 12-0, in front of about 61,000 fans in a sold-out Three Rivers Stadium.
Panthers get possible last laugh against Lions
Drummond's trip home a losing one
Game marked by intensity, very little scoring

Joe Paterno knew Pittsburgh's Rod Rutherford and the extent of his skills. Yet, the Nittany Lion defense got a new view of the Panthers quarterback — his back as he streaked toward the end zone.


[ From Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000 ]

Penn State dropped its third game out of four this season, 12-0 to Pittsburgh earlier today at Three Rivers Stadium.


[ From Friday, Sept. 15, 2000 ]

When Penn State faces the University of Pittsburgh at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow in Three Rivers Stadium, two teams will compete for more than just a victory.
Double trouble for PSU
Rising to the task

Penn State fans from Pittsburgh are faced with a tough decision. On the one hand, they have an allegiance to the school that bears the name of their hometown.
For Lions from the Pittsburgh area, game has extreme importance


[ From Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000 ]

The season was in its infancy, but Matt Schmitt encountered immediate problems.

The Nittany Lions thrashed Louisiana Tech and an outstanding performance by James Boyd landed him in the Heisman race.
Voters cast ballots, six Big Ten teams in Top 25


[ From Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000 ]

Joe Paterno was in good spirits yesterday at his weekly teleconference. It was a more media savvy Paterno this week compared to the testy 73-year-old coach at last week's teleconference following two losses to open the season.


[ From Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000 ]

Contrary to his on-field energy, Eric McCoo is a relaxed person.
Offensive line comes through for PSU





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