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Game six: Penn State 22, Purdue 20
Penn State vs. Purdue

[ Updated Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000 ]

Penn State secondary comes up big on last-minute Hail Mary
Secondary proves its athletic ability against Purdue
Boyd's relentless play paces Lions
Tiller ideal for the Boilermakers


[ From Monday, Oct. 2, 2000 ]

It would be silly to say Penn State beat Purdue on Saturday because of divine intervention.
Secondary play keys Lions win
Brees nearly pulls off legendary comeback
Special day
In victory, Casey has right moves

As Old Main's bells chimed through the clear noon Friday, thousands of people — Penn State students, fans and athletes — gathered to support fallen football player Adam Taliaferro in a prayer vigil.

[ From Saturday, Sept. 30, 2000 ]

The Penn State defense held Drew Brees in check as the Lions defeated the No. 19 Boilermakers, 22-20, in front of 96,023 fans.


[ From Friday, Sept. 29, 2000 ]

Look closely at the way Penn State plays this weekend.
Collegian Magazine: Penn State vs. Purdue

He talks as good a game as he plays. His mouth runs as fast as he sprints. His comments are as hard hitting as some of his tackles.
Cool Brees
Slow start new to Lions

The Nittany Lions have expressed sorrow for their fallen friend in their corner of campus throughout the week. But at noon today, they will try to lift their and the community's spirits in a prayer vigil in the front of Old Main.


[ From Thursday, Sept. 28, 2000 ]

When James Boyd takes the field Saturday, the Penn State safety is hoping to honor his friend Adam Taliaferros by wearing Taliaferro's number across his chest.

For the second time in as many weeks, Michigan dropped a crucial game, this time to Big Ten rival Illi . . .Oh, wait . . . that was last year.


[ From Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000 ]

Doctors are unsure of the estimated recovery time of Adam Taliaferro, the Penn State cornerback who suffered a spinal cord injury in Penn State's 45-6 loss to Ohio State on Saturday.
Paterno's kid


Although Joe Paterno and the Nittany Lions are solemn following Adam Taliaferro's spinal injury, Penn State is still scheduled to play Purdue this weekend.


[ From Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000 ]

The freshman cornerback is still without movement in his legs or fingers, though.

Supposedly, bad weather can't stop the postman. Apparently, pouring rain and lightning can't stop a nationally televised, much anticipated college football game either.
Ohio State's offensive line delivers big plays against the Nittany Lions


The Buckeyes call Chad Cacchio "Cash Money." Not just because the Ohio State receiver made Penn State pay Saturday.





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