When members of Penn State's club sports teams cleaned Beaver Stadium alongside Penn State football players this fall, there were a couple rules they had to follow.

First: No taking pictures of the football players.

Second: No speaking to reporters about the football team's involvement in the cleanup.

According to Erin Regenfuss, Penn State's club sports manager, violation of these rules could mean that the clubs would lose any money they would have raised by cleaning the stadium and possibly be put on probation or suspended.

"We were hoping to use that as a deterrent of having any problems," Regenfuss said. "We are trying to minimize the distraction of having the football team there while the clubs are trying to clean."

Four club sports teams get the opportunity to clean Beaver Stadium each Sunday following a home football game. Each club that does a satisfactory job stands to be paid $1,625 from the athletic department for its efforts, Regenfuss said.

But Regenfuss didn't want club team members saying anything to reporters because she was looking to avoid "inaccurate information" being spread through the press.

Taking pictures of the football players was forbidden, Regenfuss added, "because they're there to clean the stadium, and it's a long enough job as it is, without wanting to take pictures."

The regulations were entirely Regenfuss' creation; the football team did not ask her to impose these rules, she said.

And they have been a success so far, Regenfuss said -- no clubs have violated the rules, so no funding has been withheld and no suspensions or probations have been levied to any club sports teams.

-- Kevin

Quickly dispelling any idea that he'd make a jump to the NFL, Sean Lee said today on media conference calls that he will return to Penn State for his senior season.

"I'll be here for my senior year," Lee said, "just like Paul [Posluszny] and Dan [Connor]."

The issue has been quiet with Lee all season. Unlike junior cornerback Justin King, who faced questions about declaring for the draft, Lee hasn't had to address the notion of leaving. But he quickly spoke up when the topic was broached today.

"This isn't a place you want to leave early," Lee said.

One big reason, he said, was because he wants to complete his degree. Lee is a finance major, according to the Penn State football media guide.

-- Mark

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Penn State fullback Matt Hahn, who tore his right anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) against Indiana, said that he will undergo surgery tomorrow at noon. Linebacker Jerome Hayes, who also tore his right ACL, will have surgery today, Hahn said on a conference call.

The players will have a similar rehabilitation schedule, Hahn said. The main difference will be that Hahn is preparing for the NFL pro days in March. Hayes will be rehabbing for Penn State's winter workouts.

"He'll be pushing me and I'll be pushing him," said Hahn, who has been pre-rehabbing his knee for about four hours a day.

-- Mark

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We're a little more than an hour from kickoff, and the student section is slowly filling up. The Penn State players have just taken the field for warmups, and the chants of "Let's Go State!" are already ringing through the stadium, as an electric atmosphere is expected tonight. Penn State is looking for its first win over a top-ranked opponent since 1990 with No. 1 Ohio State coming to Happy Valley tonight.

I'm Steve Maslowsky and I'll be bringing you live updates tonight. I also cover the men's basketball team, so if you are looking for some Nittany Lions hoops news check out our new blog http://www.collegian.psu.edu/blogs/hardwoodhits/

Check back for more updates after kickoff.

8:25 left in the first quarter

Penn State answered Ohio State's field goal with a touchdown on its opening drive, as Rodney Kinlaw put the Nittany Lions up 7-3 with a 2-yard touchdown run. The score is the first points Ohio State has given up in the first quarter this season.

The strong play of Anthony Morelli was definitely the story of the first drive, as the Lions quarterback completed four of five passes on the drive, including a 30 yard pass to Andrew Quarless.

I'll have another update at the end of the quarter.

At the end of the first quarter

OSU 10 PSU 7

Most people, including myself, were expecting this game to be a defensive struggle, and so far that hasn't really been the case. Ohio State surrendered points in the first quarter for the first time all season, and Todd Boeckman's 60 yard pass to Ray Small was the longest play given up by Penn State all season.

Some news on the injury front: Penn State Sports Information Director Jeff Nelson informed us that safety Tony Davis will be out 2-4 weeks with appendicitis. He had his appendix removed last night.

With 8:36 left in the second quarter

OSU 17 PSU 7

Penn State has just punted the ball back to Ohio State, and the defense really needs a stop here. The Nittany Lions have not stopped the Buckeye offense yet tonight, as Ohio State has converted six of seven third down conversions, with the one failed conversion resulting in a field goal.

Ohio State's 91 yard drive to score its last touchdown was the longest drive given up by Penn State all year.

Halftime

OSU 17 PSU 7

Dan Connor is considered the leader of the Penn State defense for a reason. His interception could not have come at a better time for the Nittany Lions. Until that play, Penn State had not stopped anything Ohio State had done. The momentum shift was huge, but the offense could not capitalize.

The coaching staff's decision to punt on 4th and 2 from Ohio State's 38 yard line with a little more than 2 minutes to go is definitely a questionable one. Jeremy Boone's punt only netted 18 yards, and the Lions squandered much needed momentum.

After a promising opening drive, the Penn State offense has stalled, and with the defense struggling to stop Ohio State, it's been a pretty disappointing half for the Lions.

Much of the talk leading up to this week's game was about the effect that the crowd would have on the game, and it's pretty clear that Ohio State is not fazed by the rowdy crowd. The Buckeyes have only one false start penalty, and have been converting third downs at will, converting on 7 of 8 opportunities.

With 6:10 left in the third quarter

OSU 24 PSU 7

Tonight's attendance has just been announced: 110,134, the second largest crowd in Beaver Stadium history.

And with the exception of the Ohio State fans scattered throughout the crowd, most of them have to be pretty disappointed with Penn State's performance.

There's 6:10 left in the third quarter, and Ohio State has not yet punted. The Buckeyes continue to have their way with the Penn State defense, as both Chris and Maurice Wells have gashed the Nittany Lion rush defense, and Todd Boeckman has shown poise in the pocket, especially on third down.

At the end of the third quarter

OSU 24 PSU 10

Penn State responded to Ohio State's touchdown with a 62 yard drive that resulted in a Kevin Kelly field.

It's a two possession game right now, but Penn State still has not stopped the Buckeye offense, and Ohio State has 1st and 10 on Penn State's 47. The Buckeye offense continues to fire on all cylinders, and even though the offense looked revived on its last drive, the Nittany Lions will have no chance if the defense doesn't make a stop.

With 9:36 left in the game

OSU 34 PSU 10

Anthony Morelli just threw a pick-six to Ohio State's Malcolm Jenkins. Fans have started exiting the stadium en masse.

It's pretty safe to say that Ohio State has proved itself worthy of its top ranking. Pretty much a dominating performance by the Buckeyes in a hostile environment.

Morelli has been benched in favor of Daryll Clark.

We'll be heading down to the field in a few minutes. Check back later for more updates.

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Greetings from Memorial Stadium where the early morning sun is directly in our faces and a football game is scheduled to kick off in about two hours.

This stadium, like Illinois' home venue, is currently under construction. Here the north end zone stands are non-existent and there's no net behind the field goal post down that end, which will lead to extra points that land in the construction zone amid dirt and cement. Interestingly, Illinois and Indiana also both play in places called Memorial Stadium.

Well, Mark and I are here and we'll be providing occasional updates throughout the game. We're going to go out and say hello to former Collegian writer and NFL Hall-of-Famer Ira Miller, who is outside in the parking lot tailgating with our news adviser John Harvey. We'll be back for the game.

Kickoff

A little news for you to start the game. Navorro Bowman ran out for warm-ups looking healed from his right ankle injury. Right guard Mike Lucian did not make the road trip. Freshman Stefen Wisniewski will start in his place.

INJURY UPDATE: Lucian did not make the trip because he suffered a "mild" concussion last week against Wisconsin and did not practice during the week, Penn State sports information director Jeff Nelson said at halftime.

11:34 left in the first quarter, IU - 7, PSU - 0

Indiana begins the game with a well put-together 10-play, 80 yard scoring drive. IU quarterback Kellen Lewis found James Hardy in the end zone. Hardy already has three catches for 38 yards and his touchdown tied the Indiana school record for touchdown receptions (30). He's only a junior.

Injury note: Defensive tackle Jared Odrick, already playing with a broken right hand and a cast, was helped off the field with a right leg injury and carted off to the locker room after the touchdown.

6:44, IU - 7, PSU - 0

After Penn State's first drive ended with an ugly third-and-2 run near midfield, Indiana went three-and-out as Lewis tried to find Hardy on a third-down pass. The Nittany Lions got the ball back but quickly gave it back when Anthony Morelli threw an interception. The deep pass came out wobbly off Morelli's hand and IU safety Nick Polk had time to camp out and wait for the pick in the end zone. It was apparently intended for Deon Butler IU will begin on the 20.

End of the first quarter, IU - 7, PSU - 0

IU punted to PSU and the Lions are in the middle of an extended drive at the IU 15 yard line. Morelli has found Butler, Derrick Williams and a lot of Jordan Norwood early on. Rodney Kinlaw just broke a nice run on a play with Graham Zug and Chris Bell (his first play) in at wideout.

14:44, IU - 7, PSU - 6

On the second play of the second quarter, Morelli found Golden on a 13-yard touchdown pass to cap the Lions longest drive of the season, 13 plays, 90 yards. Kevin Kelly missed the extra point.

7:41, IU - 14, PSU 6

The Hoosiers put together another convincing drive as Lewis again showed why he's one of the Big Ten's most dynamic playmakers. He helped improvise a 7-play, 83-yard touchdown drive that culminated on a 30-yard touchdown pass to Thigpen.

3:39, IU - 14, PSU 13
Evan Royster scored on a 2-yard run to narrow the gap for Penn State. The Lions leaned on the pass early in the drive, and really, through most of the game, until the end of this drive. Either Royster or Matt Hahn rushed the ball on the last five plays of the game.

:39, PSU - 20, IU -14
Jordan Norwood tied a career-high for receptions already on a 12-yard touchdown strike from Morelli. Wasn't a perfect drive -- Morelli overthrew Royster on an easy screen play -- but it could be useful on the momentum meter as the Lions head into halftime.

Halftime: PSU 20, IU 14

10:21 PSU - 23, IU - 14

Penn State began the second half with the ball and was forced to punt by IU return man Tracy Porter bobbled the return and PSU recovered on the IU 12-yard line. The Lions failed to find the end zone but Kevin Kelly knocked through a 22-yarder, his 50th field goal of his career, tying the Penn State school record.

5:30 PSU - 23, IU - 17

Indiana got a little redemption following a Royster fumble at the PSU 24. The Hoosiers' managed just a field goal, too. So looks like the last two turnovers cancel out. Each team got three points out of them.

End of third quarter, PSU- 23, IU - 17
After a PSU punt, Indiana was driving to go ahead but PSU defensive end Maurice Evans hit Lewis, who fumbled. The ball bounced off what appeared to be Lewis' foot and into Evans' hands . He chugged 55 yards all the way to the IU 13. This is a huge turning point. Indiana was looking like they would make this interesting, and while it still is, Penn State has much more breathing room now than it would have. The Lions are at the IU 7 as the quarter ends.

14:23 PSU - 26, IU - 17

Kelly converts again after Penn State decided to run on third-and-5 and didn't get the first inside the 10.

12:30, PSU - 29, IU - 17

Kelly hit a chipshot field goal after another turnover by Lewis, who let the ball squirt loose with his Evans wrapped around his legs.

8:06, PSU -29, IU - 24
Hardy snagged a fade over Justin King's head in the end zone on a 7-yard touchdown pass from Lewis to cap a long drive.

NOTE: This is the last update before the end of the game. Please check The Daily Collegian Online later and we'll have a final game wrap-up.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Good thing about turning 21: Can legally purchase alcoholic beverages.

Bad thing about turning 21: It happened two days ago.

Bad thing about turning 21: If you're from New York, like me, your driver's license expires on your 21st birthday.

Good thing about turning 21: Can still buy beer in Indianapolis restaurant with expired "Under 21" driver's license.

Bad thing about turning 21: Cannot rent a car in Indiana with expired license.

And that is why Mark and I just took an hour cab ride from Indianapolis (where our plane landed) to Bloomington (where our hotel room is and where tomorrow's Penn State-Indiana game will be played).

Our driver was a lovely man named Tee, who happened to have hair on the front of his nose, not just in the nostrils. But he gave us a slight break on the fare so thanks are in order for Tee, who is from Philadelphia originally, loves the Eagles but now is a huge fan of Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison because "he's a good guy."

Anyhow, we're in the hotel now and hooray! free internet. So we figured we'd blog before we got too tired later.

Kickoff is at noon tomorrow so we'll be heading to the stadium early in the morning. Afterward, we plan to write our stories for Monday's paper so we can fly back to State College Sunday morning without worry. But that may be hard because we've just come to the realization that our flight leaves at 7:05 a.m. Sunday from Indianapolis. We figure we'll have to get up at least a few hours before that so we can get from here to there on time and not miss our flight.

Maybe we'll squeeze in a few hours of sleep (on one giant, comfy king size bed, nice!) but I would also like to spend at least a few minutes studying for a Human Evolution exam I have scheduled for Monday morning. However, I have a feeling Australopithcines might have to take a backseat to football this weekend.

Oh, and one more good/bad thing about turning 21: New driver's license was received at home today.

That's all for now. Enjoy yourself,

Corey

On a conference call this week, Bill Lynch was just looking for numbers.

He was asked to comment about Penn State's defensive end Maurice Evans. In a very Paterno-esque moment for the Indiana coach, he asked for clarification. He wanted numbers not names.

"What number is he?" Lynch said. "I'm terrible at this, names. I know all the numbers now. I guess as a coach, I'm a numbers guy. I know our guys now."

"Forty-eight," said a reporter on the line.

"Forty-eight," Lynch said. "He's a D-end. Forty-seven's the other end. Forty-seven is from Ft. Wayne. His name's [Josh] Gaines. I know that."

Just one of the lighter moments this week.

Corey and I take off from State College at 8 a.m. tomorrow. We'll check back with everyone tomorrow afternoon in Bloomington, Ind.

Cheers,
Mark

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It was a mere formality but Austin Scott is now officially off the depth chart for Saturday's game at Indiana. He's been replaced by redshirt freshman Brent Carter, who played in garbage time against Wisconsin.

Carter, who was a reserve defensive back earlier this season, is listed as the No. 3 running back behind starter Rodney Kinlaw and backup Evan Royster. Last week leading up to the Wisconsin game, Scott was listed at No. 3.

Joe Paterno evidently wants to the keep the redshirt on Stephfon Green, a freshman running back from John F. Kennedy High School in the Bronx, N.Y., and potential starter down the road.

Scott was charged Friday with rape, sexual assault and two counts of aggravated indecent assault, all felonies. Police also charged him with two counts of indecent assault and simple assault, both misdemeanors. A preliminary hearing for Scott is scheduled for Wednesday.

-- Corey

Former Indiana coach Terry Hoeppner, who died June 19 from complications of a brain tumor, used to preach to his players "Play 13."

Translated, that means play 13 games in a season -- or go to a bowl game. The Hoosiers (5-2, 2-2 Big Ten) have the chance to become bowl eligible Saturday at home against Penn State. As David Fox of Yahoo! Sports writes, the Indiana program is "still building Hoeppner's legacy."

Should be an emotional scene this weekend.

Take care,
Mark

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Another Saturday in Happy Valley matching two Big Ten teams. The Wisconsin Badgers come into Beaver Stadium to battle the Penn State Nittany Lions. I'm Kevin Zitzman and I'll be bringing you live updates from the game.

It's about twenty minutes before kickoff and the teams have finished their practice. It's finally football weather as the temperatures have dropped into the 60's for today's game. The 5-1 Badgers come in off a loss to Illinois, while the 4-2 Lions defeated Iowa last weekend. The stadium is beginning to fill, but the student section still has plenty of open seats.

The Blue Band alumni has taken the field to celebrate Homecoming at Penn State. The alma mater is being sung by the 100,000+ in attendance waiting for the game.

Kickoff 3:33

13:39 First quarter, PSU 7 Wisconsin 0

The day couldn't have started better for the Lions as Wisconsin back P.J. Hill fumbled on the first play from scrimmage. Penn State takes over on the Wisconsin 12 and wastes no time scoring a touchdown on their third play. Hahn over the top for six. Kelly adds the PAT, and even Joe Pa looks satisfied.

6:51 First quarter, PSU 10 Wisconsin 0

Wisconsin failed on a 3rd and 1, and the Penn State offense drove down the field mostly on the arm of Anthony Morelli. After a 3rd and 10 throw almost got intercepted, Kevin Kelly made a 30 yd field goal to add to the Lions lead.

2:40 First quarter, PSU 10 Wisconsin 7

In a game expected to be a defensive struggle, offense has been the story. Tyler Donovan led the Badgers down the field and P.J. Hill battled his way in for a 1 yard TD. After the PAT scores from around the Big Ten were announced. Michigan and Ohio State victories elicited boos, but the Illinois loss had the crowd on their feet in celebration.

End of the first quarter, PSU 10 Wisconsin 7

Andrew Quarless dropped a sure first down and Penn State had to punt. Wisconsin has the ball at their own 28, but I'm more interested in the disco moves of the Nittany Lion mascot in the endzone. With moves like that I don't know how disco died.

13:00 Second quarter, PSU 17 Wisconsin 7

After an interception through the hands of a Wisconsin receiver, Anthony Morelli finds Deon Butler for a touchdown. Morelli's pumpfake froze the defender and gave him plenty of room to get the ball to Butler. The Wisconsin defense continues its struggles and head coach Bret Bielema doesn't look happy on the sidelines.

6:35 Second quarter, PSU 24 Wisconsin 7

With Penn State driving Joe Paterno instructs the team to go for a 4th and 1 at the Wisconsin 19 with the simple wave of a hand. The gamble works and Evan Royster busts a 19 yard TD run extending the lead. Paterno just keeps his hands in his pockets and walks along the sidelines. The student section arms may get tired from raising students if this offensive pace keeps up.

3:47 Second quarter, PSU 24 Wisconsin 7

After Tyler Donovan had a pass intercepted by Anthony Scirrotto at the Penn State 27, Wisconsin's sideline looked dismayed with players sitting and standing around without emotion. Kevin Kelly missed a 42 yard field goal on the ensuing drive that looks like it livened the Badgers. Let's see if it helps the offense put together a scoring drive.

End of second quarter, PSU 24 Wisconsin 7

Williams fumbled a Wisconsin punt at 1:25, giving the Badgers the ball at the Penn State 38. Unfortunately for the Badgers faithful, Donovan was sacked on first down and couldn't recover. Instead of attempting a 51 yard field goal, Wisconsin punted it into the endzone and ended their dismal first half. The Lions leave the field with a 17 point lead and get the ball first in the second half.

Start of Third quarter

11:31 Third quarter, PSU 31 Wisconsin 7

New half, same story. Penn State drove right down the field with a mix of run and pass plays, all seeming to work. Morelli did overthrow an open Jordan Norwood for a TD from around the 40, but it didn't matter. Wisconsin's defense has been on its heels all day, and can't turn it around. The Lions scored on a run by Rodney Kinlaw after a pass interference call got them to the 2 yard line. The Badger team that was No. 5 in the nation last week has yet to show its face in Beaver Stadium. The Lions sideline is elated and jumping around while the Wisconsin team is motionless.

8:02 Third quarter, PSU 31 Wisconsin 7

The pace of the game has slowed. Wisconsin went three and out again, while Penn State managed only one first down on its drive. The crowd is relatively quiet with the Lions having a large lead. Today's crowd is 109,754, the sixth largest in Beaver Stadium history.

4:39 Third quarter, PSU 31 Wisconsin 7

The Badgers managed to convert a couple of third downs on their latest drive, but couldn't get any further than the Penn State 42. The Lions start from their own 9, looking to run some time off the clock and gain some first downs.

1:14 Third quarter, PSU 31 Wisconsin 7

The Lions managed only one first down on their drive and had to punt. There was a minor eruption from the crowd as the Badgers muffed the punt, but were able to fall on it. Jerome Hayes was injured on the play, and was helped off the field.

12:44 Fourth quarter, PSU 31 Wisconsin 7

The Badgers finally mounted a drive inside the Penn State redzone, but the Lions' defense held strong with two sacks driving them back to the 25. The field goal attempt was missed and Wisconsin squandered another scoring opportunity. The 109,754 fans are still going strong, making its presence known to the Badgers.

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With Austin Scott missing Saturday against Iowa and his future on the team unclear, we figured it's good time to take a look back at the expectations Penn State's running back carried as he went from a high schooler in the Lehigh Valley to a Nittany Lion.

The media seized on Scott when he agreed to play for Joe Paterno, wanting to compare the then-17-year-old running back to Larry Johnson, who rushed for more than 2,000 yards in 2002, his senior year at Penn State.

The media seized on him again this weekend, when Paterno said Scott's status on the team is "very much in doubt."

Here's a USA Today article that detailed Scott's rise as a high school running back.

His rise, as we've seen, hasn't been as sharp at Penn State. There were the missed meetings and illnesses early on that held Scott back. In 2006, a nagging ankle injury convinced Scott to redshirt, putting all his eggs in the basket labeled "2007."

The now-22-year-old running back has remained so fascinating to Lions fans because of the expectations he carried on the 160-mile stretch between the Lehigh Valley and University Park.
Maybe we'll see Scott play against Wisconsin this weekend. Maybe not.

Until Paterno issues a final decree, Scott's season isn't totally lost.

"Times get rough, and it's easy to try and look for a way out and go away from things and run away," Scott told reporters in March, at the start of this season's spring practice sessions.

"But I stuck to it."

-- Kevin

Home sweet home! That's right State fans we are back in Happy Valley, ready to kick off the home Big Ten Schedule for 2007. The Hawkeyes of Iowa visit Penn State today for a battle between two teams searching for their first conference win of the year. I'm Brian Eller, taking the guest celebrity post for today's game, and I'll be with you up until at least the 3rd quarter. Any questions, comments, or just general constructive criticism can be sent to my email address, bpe5006@psu.edu.

Pregame Observations:

1) The game-time weather...Is hot
2) The teams playing today...are not
3) The number of empty seats...a lot

A special shout out from the student section today, who have made a sign thanking ABC sideline reporter Jimmy Dykes. Last evening, Dykes treated the students at Paternoville with a tasty treat from the University Creamery. Assorted ice cream cups with flavors such as Death By Chocolate, Vanilla, and the ever popular Peachy Paterno were brought to give the students some inspiration for camping out this week. The banner boasts an ice-cream cone and a message that reads "Thanks for the Ice Cream Jimmy"

Also, it's pretty clear that while the game on the field might not be decided yet, the battle for dumbest looking mascot is over...and the winner is Iowa. This may be the most pitiful excuse for a mascot I've seen in a long time. It's a guy(or girl) dressed in black and yellow with feathers extending from the arms and a huge hawkeye head on to complete the ensemble. Hilarious.

Has this team fallen apart? One thing's for sure...seeing the captains enter the field NOT holding hands doesn't put my mind at ease...I love seeing that unity coming out of the locker room, and to see them just walking out is a bad sign.

3:35 Kickoff

Deja Vu?

The Lions' first drive looked promising. Morelli tested the Iowa secondary, and when that didn't work, he did a good job of finding the passes to move the chains. But again the turnover game has been the achillies heel for this team. On the first play in the Hawkeyes' territory, Rodney Kinlaw fumbles the ball, recovered by Iowa. It's beginning to be very frustrating to see all of these fumbles.

6:30 left in 1st, Iowa 0-Penn State 0

Two posessions for both teams, and as many people expected no points on the offensive side of the ball to show for it. It's too early to start critiquing the players, but so far the run game has been chomping away at the bit. On the Lions' second drive, it was the running game that took center stage. First and second down saw Kinlaw attempt to bust up the middle, as Kinlaw gained 3 and 4 yards, respectively. Morelli failed to complete a tightly covered Terrell Golden on 3rd, and the team was forced to punt. Still a fairly empty student section, and the heat is getting to some fans.

3:00 left in 1st, Iowa 0-Penn State 0

The Penn State defense certainly isn't sleeping in the first half of THIS game. Forced to deal with the deafening Penn State student section, Iowa went three and out, including two aggressive plays by RE Maurice Evans. Let's see if the Lions can take advantage of this good field position, as they begin their 3rd drive on their own 45.

End of the 1st, Iowa 0-Penn State 0

So far so-so for both teams today. Currently Iowa sits on its own 3 yard line, and is dangerously close to suffering a safety. Can you say 6-4? To be honest, I would still be very surprised if this game only results in 10 points. That's right, when the game ends 24-9 you know who to thank. Morelli has made a few questionable throws so far, and appears to be more concerned with proving his critics wrong than simply cutting his losses and throwing the ball away. Will it cost him later on? We will see...to the 2nd.

10:03 left in 2nd, Iowa 0-Penn State 3

Man when is this team going to get a red zone offense? A promising drive down to the Iowa 1 ends up with kicker Kevin Kelly blasting through a 29 yard field goal. The kick was followed by a vulgar chant from the student section, who clearly believe that it's time for Daryll Clark. In Morelli's defense, Iowa's front four has been the difference maker so far, continually putting pressure on Morelli. Royster was the feature back on this drive, as he carried the ball on every run play. Kinlaw's spot on the bench seems to be heating up as the Happy Valley air begins to cool down.

This just in... $500 reward for anyone who can find Penn State's offense
Any information please call...1-800-RED-ZONE

4:02 left in the 2nd, Iowa-0, Penn State-3

The Lion is currently crowd surfing for the first time today. I wonder if he's tempted to take kids' wallets.

2:34 left in 2nd, Iowa-0, Penn State-10

Finally Morelli is starting to look good today. We've appeared to focus on the passing game, as Morelli has passed on all but one play so far this drive. Chris Bell just dropped a wide-open touchdown catch, and is now sulking alone on the bench. You know, people are so quick to blame Morelli but it's plays like that that really put things into focus. It's not just Morelli. The Lions are now on the Iowa 30, and should continue with the passing game. Actually, during this post Morelli fired a 1st down pass to Derrick Williams to put the Lions up 10-0. The pass comes just before the half, as Williams ran a fly route and Morellit hit him in stride. Maybe Bell should take some lessons from Williams on how to catch a ball, lol.

Halftime, Iowa-0, Penn State-13

Well we've reached halftime here in Happy Valley. So far it's been a defensive battle, however Anthony Morelli has just led his team to a season-long 80 yard drive to end the half. With help from Royster, who bursted through for a 27 yard run, Morelli completed a nicely thrown post to Quarless, who helped set up Kevin Kelly's longest career field goal. Kelly blasted a 53 yard field goal which barely made it through the uprights.

On the defensive side of the ball it's business as usual for the Lions. Iowa has run the ball for the majority of the game, which has allowed the D-line to rack up the tackles. Iowa will receive the ball to start the second half, and we will see if the Lions can carry over this late 1st half momentum.

Some halftime stats...

First Downs: Iowa-2, PSU-11
Rushing Yards: Iowa-37, PSU-75
Passing Yards: Iowa-16, PSU-163
Fumbles(Lost): Iowa-0(0), PSU-2(1)
Penalties-Yards: Iowa-1-5, PSU-2-20
Third Down Conversions: Iowa-0 for 7, PSU- 5 for 10

13:50 left in 3rd, Iowa-0, Penn State-13

An impressive defensive stand out of the gate for the Lions. With the drive beginning on their own 49, Iowa failed to gain positive yardage. After a sack by Maurice Evans on first down, a false start penalty on Iowa made it 2nd and 22 for the Hawkeyes. From there it was the secondary that shut down the Iowa receivers, as the Hawkeyes were forced to punt. The Lions will start their drive on the Penn State 19.

8:36 left in 3rd, Iowa-0, Penn State-20

Well it appears the flood gates have opened. Capped off by Rodney Kinlaw's 12 yard touchdown run, the Lions completed an 11 play, 81 yard drive. Morelli took advantage of an injured Iowa secondary, finding receivers Jordan Norwood and Andrew Quarless for long pass plays. All signs are pointing toward a Lions victory.

End of the 3rd, Iowa-0, Penn State-20

Aside from the Kinlaw touchdown, it's been a pretty uneventful quarter. Penn State has taken complete control of the game, and is just 15 minutes away from its first Big Ten win of the season. Kinlaw has since seen more action on the field, after a silent first half. Morelli has made the necessary throws to keep the clock going, but for now it's all about clock management. Iowa's offense on the other hand cannot seem to get anything going. Dan Connor had an interception in his hands, but couldn't hang on. Kevin Kelly did miss a 43 yard field goal, but his 53 yarder earlier in the game was a career long.

14:27 left in the 4th, Iowa-0, Penn State-20

Morelli just threw his first interception. It probably doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things, but it was a bad throw. You have to read the safety.

12:47 left in the 4th, Iowa-7, Penn State-20

Alright there Penn State defense, it's not exactly time to start getting soft yet. Iowa looked darn impressive, driving down the field to cut the lead to 13. The 86-yard drive set up a passing touchdown, and don't go anywhere sports fans cause this game is not over.

Hey. Thanks for tuning into this blog. We are now headed down to the field, but keep checking collegian.psu.edu for more on the game.

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Shout out to former Collegian football writer and sports editor Wade Malcolm for contributing to this report from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Terrelle Pryor, thought of by some as the nation's top football recruit, was charged with disorderly conduct for his involvement in an incident at Kennywood Park in Pittsburgh Saturday. Pryor recently announced that Penn State is among six schools he's considering to attend.

Kennywood police asked the 18-year-old Pryor to leave the park after he got into a verbal confrontation with a man, who Pryor said inappropriately touched a female friend of his.

"He was asked to leave, and he refused to leave," West Mifflin Police Chief Joseph Popovich said. "He was giving security a hard time with his language. He was just being mouthy."

When a West Mifflin police officer arrived, Pryor was then escorted out of the park and told he would receive a citation for disorderly conduct in the mail.

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-- Corey

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