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Clark, Cousins ready for battle of top passers

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Penn State quarterback Daryll Clark (17) throws a pass during the Lions' 28-7 victory over Syracuse Sept. 12 at Beaver Stadium.
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WR Moye optimistic production will grow

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Sophomore receiver Derek Moye (6) is tackled after making a catch Saturday in the Lions' 31-20 win over Indiana at Beaver Stadium. Moye made two recep ...
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Linebacker Jones gives spark to MSU

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Michigan State linebacker Greg Jones (53) chases down running back Evan Royster in Penn State's 49-18 win last season at Beaver Stadium.
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JoePa talks new ticket plan

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Football coach Joe Paterno addresses the media at his weekly press conference Tuesday.
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Spartans identify Penn State as true year-end rival

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Evan Royster (22) runs by Michigan State defenders during Penn State's win last year. Although the teams have only met annually since the Lions joined ...
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Returnmen not changing

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Drew Astorino (28) watches as an Indiana pass attempt falls short during Penn State's 31-20 win over the Hoosiers Saturday. Astorino, also a punt retu ...
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RB Beachum done for year

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Brandon Beachum is carted off the field after tearing his ACL Saturday.
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Wideout Drake shines in Powell's stead

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Freshman Curtis Drake (7) cuts during a run in Penn State's 31-20 win over Indiana Saturday.
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Updated November 20, 2009 4:59 AM

Seat requirements change

Associate Athletic Director Greg Myford said Thursday the proposed seating plan for Beaver Stadium will reward committed alumni with improved seat locations. But Penn State's student body president said that may come at the cost of students.

Lions to end Big Ten play against MSU

A Penn State win over Michigan State will give the Nittany Lions a 4-0 road record, potentially clinch a berth in a BCS bowl game and salvage a two-loss season that began with national title-aspirations.

Spartans stand in way of possible BCS bid

Penn State is down to its last chance to prove it belongs among college football's best.

Updated November 20, 2009 4:51 AM
Penn State quarterback Daryll Clark (17) throws a pass during the Lions' 28-7 victory over Syracuse Sept. 12 at Beaver Stadium.

Clark, Cousins ready for battle of top passers

If there's one thing Daryll Clark learned from mostly watching on the sidelines two years ago, it's that the point spread doesn't matter until the final snap.

Wayne Staats is a senior majoring in journalism and history and is a Collegian football reporter. His e-mail address is wms5012@psu.edu

Even with win at MSU, Lions wouldn't deserve BCS bid

The race for the at-large spots in the BCS is like a beauty contest, and Penn State needs all the 10s it can get.


Updated November 19, 2009 4:51 AM
Michigan State linebacker Greg Jones (53) chases down running back Evan Royster in Penn State's 49-18 win last season at Beaver Stadium.

Linebacker Jones gives spark to MSU

On video, Joe Paterno watches football players, not reputations, which would explain his constant reference of opposing players by their numbers and not their names.

Lions defense prepares for potent Spartan attack

Josh Hull has a pretty good idea of how the league's top passing unit plans to attack. He expects it to be right at the defense -- on the ground.

Sophomore receiver Derek Moye (6) is tackled after making a catch Saturday in the Lions' 31-20 win over Indiana at Beaver Stadium. Moye made two receptions for 28 yards against the Hoosiers and had no catches the previous game against Ohio State.

WR Moye optimistic production will grow

Penn State's leading receiver has been MIA the last two games.


Updated November 18, 2009 4:52 AM
Football coach Joe Paterno addresses the media at his weekly press conference Tuesday.

JoePa talks new ticket plan

Joe Paterno would like to focus on just Michigan State, but it's not always that easy.

Drew Astorino (28) watches as an Indiana pass attempt falls short during Penn State's 31-20 win over the Hoosiers Saturday. Astorino, also a punt returner, fumbled a return Saturday but will remain a returnman.

Returnmen not changing

Joe Paterno has a couple solutions to his team's punt return problems.

Evan Royster (22) runs by Michigan State defenders during Penn State's win last year. Although the teams have only met annually since the Lions joined the Big Ten, the Spartans call the matchup a rivalry.

Spartans identify Penn State as true year-end rival

For 16 straight seasons, Penn State has played Michigan State in the schools' Big Ten finale.

Matt Brown is a senior majoring in journalism and the Collegian's football editor. His e-mail address is mdb5082@psu.edu

Notre Dame has itself to blame for coaching mistakes

The rumors are flying everywhere. Change seems inevitable.


Updated November 17, 2009 4:59 AM

Change splits fanbase

Penn State students may be happy to have a larger presence inside Beaver Stadium, but not all are pleased with the athletic department's plans.

BCS hope still alive

It's a two-team race for one Bowl Championship Series (BCS) berth, according to one BCS expert.

Brandon Beachum is carted off the field after tearing his ACL Saturday.

RB Beachum done for year

Lock Beachum had just gotten food from one of the Beaver Stadium concession stands with his wife and parents when he arrived back to his seat after halftime and was delivered the bad news.

Freshman Curtis Drake (7) cuts during a run in Penn State's 31-20 win over Indiana Saturday.

Wideout Drake shines in Powell's stead

It may have been Senior Day, but it was a freshman who came through in the clutch.


Updated November 16, 2009 3:23 PM

Beachum tears ACL, out for rest of season

Brandon Beachum will miss the remainder of the 2009 season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee on Saturday, according to a release issued by the Penn State football program. Updated 3:23 PM

Section to shift in 2011

Student seats will surround south end zone

A larger student section and multiple gates for students to enter through are part of the Penn State athletic department's future plans for seating inside Beaver Stadium, Associate Athletic Director Greg Myford said Sunday night.

Senior and Nittany Lion defensive tackle Jared Odrick (91) high-fives fans after Penn State's 31-20 victory against the Indiana Hoosiers on Saturday. The game was the Lions' last of the season at Beaver Stadium.

Seniors win last game at home

Moments after Daryll Clark took a knee to end Saturday's game against Indiana, he hugged Pat Mauti.

Penn State quarterback Daryll Clark (17) is tackled by a pair of Indiana defenders during the Lions' 31-20 win at Beaver Stadium.

Sloppy start ends in rout

For Daryll Clark, offense is all about rhythm.

Linebacker Navorro Bowman returns an interception 73 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter of Saturday's 31-20 win over Indiana. The return was Bowman's second defensive touchdown of the year.

Decision awaits junior Bowman after big Senior Day performance

All Navorro Bowman wanted to do was send the senior class out with a bang.

Penn State tailback Evan Royster (22) runs through a hole up the middle during Saturday's win. Royster rushed for 95 yards and scored twice.

Royster provides spark on ground, through air

The stat has become as recognizable as Penn State's 9-2 record or his No. 22 jersey: The Nittany Lions are undefeated when Evan Royster rushes for at least 100 yards.

Drew Astorino (28) fumbles the ball after fielding an Indiana punt. The Lions fumbled three returns.

Special teams struggle again

Joe Paterno had an ultimatum for Graham Zug.

Nate Mink is a junior majoring in journalism and is a Collegian football reporter.. His e-mail address is npm5025@psu.edu.

Through adversity, senior class finishes strong

It wasn't always pretty. Three fumbles on kicks by three different players. Two very bad interceptions.

Student section to shift in 2011, gain 800 seats

A larger student section and multiple gates for students to enter through are part of the Penn State athletic department's future plans for seating inside Beaver Stadium, Associate Athletic Director Greg Myford said Sunday night. Updated 12:03 AM


Updated November 14, 2009 3:10 PM
Coach Joe Paterno talks to the offensive line during a time-out during Penn State's 31-20 win against the Indiana Hoosiers Saturday afternoon at Beaver Stadium.

Penn State overcomes poor first quarter, tops Indiana

No. 19 Penn State overcame four first half turnovers and injuries to two regulars but was able to top Indiana, 31-20, Saturday before 107,379 fans on Senior Day at Beaver Stadium. Updated 3:10 PM

Tony Davis (11), Navorro Bowman (18) and Tyrell Sales (46) surround Indiana's Demetrius McCray last season at Beaver Stadium.

Indiana continues drive for sustained success

Consistency has long evaded Indiana. But there's a similar word that has been just as difficult to grasp: continuity.

Former Penn State receiver Jordan Norwood (24) slips past a Michigan State defender last season. Norwood was not highly rated by Rivals.com or Scout.com out of high school.

Perception of recruiting changes through Web

Mike Farrell has received threats he'd be sued, get beaten up and have people show up on his doorstep.


Updated November 13, 2009 4:59 AM
Penn State quarterback Daryll Clark runs during the Nittany Lions' 34-7 win over Indiana last season. The team will play the Hoosiers again Saturday.
So Long, Seniors

Lions to finish home schedule

Keep an eye on Jared Odrick Saturday afternoon, senior linebacker Sean Lee said.

Sean Lee (45) leads his teammates into Beaver Stadium before the Sept. 5 game against Akron. Lee sat out a few games this season because of a knee injury. Saturday will mark the last game of the 2009 season he plays in Beaver Stadium.

Lee leaves legacy at Linebacker U

When Sean Lee stepped onto the Beaver Stadium field for his first collegiate scrimmage, he had some investigating to do.


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