Position Profile: Defensive Line
September 3, 2010 – | View Comments

With less than two weeks until Penn State takes on Youngstown State, the mixing and matching of the spring and summer is starting to die down. The starting lineup and rotation is mostly set, and we’re taking a look as just how each position stacks …

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Charlie is a Penn State graduate born and raised in the glitz and glamour of LA. Seeking a change in scenery and lifestyle, he made his way to State College, Pennsylvania in what can only be described as the best decision of his life. It was there in Happy Valley, where he became obsessed with all things Blue and White. Following his matriculation at Penn State University, he was drawn to the sand and sun of San Diego where he now runs his own Internet firm. Like any good So Cal native, Charlie is a Dodgers, Chargers and Lakers fan though none come close to the passion he has for the Nittany Lions. An avid surfer, Charlie takes time between the sun and surf to contribute at NittanyWhiteOut. To reach Charlie, contact him through email at nittanywhiteout@gmail.com or on twitter at @nittanywhiteout

Forging on with DeChellis and Curley’s Vision: Tre Burke re-opens his recruitment
May 26, 2010 – 3:26 pm | View Comments
Forging on with DeChellis and Curley’s Vision: Tre Burke re-opens his recruitment

Penn State’s first commit back last autumn for the upcoming class of 2011, Trey Burke from Columbus (OH) Northland High School has officially re-opened his recruitment. His father Alfonso “Benji” Burke confirmed the news yesterday.
“Yes, he opened it up yesterday. He wanted to finish out …

Success with Honor: Creighton’s Bob Warming declared Penn State’s soccer coach
May 25, 2010 – 2:55 pm | View Comments
Success with Honor: Creighton’s Bob Warming declared Penn State’s soccer coach

It seems as if Penn State will be replacing one soccer coaching legend with another.
Penn State announced that Creighton’s Bob Warming will become Penn State soccer’s 11th head coach. This news should delight fans of the soccer program at Penn State.
Bob Warming currently sits 6th …

What’s the holdup? BCS came prepared, NCAA you’re on the clock
May 21, 2010 – 1:50 pm | View Comments
What’s the holdup? BCS came prepared, NCAA you’re on the clock

It seems as if the BCS has a contingency plan to deal with the USC scandal all along. While the NCAA dragged their feet for 6 years uncovering what took Yahoo! Sports 8 months to discover, the BCS actually met back in 2007 and drew …

Unqualified applicants need not apply: Missouri
May 13, 2010 – 2:30 pm | View Comments
Unqualified applicants need not apply: Missouri

The “Unqualified applicants need not apply series” was created simply to present expansion hysteria, hype and noise and not necessarily reflect the actual viability of the featured candidate.
But in the case of Missouri, the rectal kissing is just laughable. As one of the charter members …

Fear the Turtle! Terrapins set to face Penn State
May 12, 2010 – 9:10 am | View Comments
Fear the Turtle! Terrapins set to face Penn State

So there’s good news and bad news.

After playing and winning on the road in their last 2 Big Ten/ACC Challenge games, Penn State will finally get to face an ACC opponent in the friendly confines of Bryce Jordan Center.

Levi Norwood granted release from Penn State
May 11, 2010 – 10:35 am | View Comments
Levi Norwood granted release from Penn State

It seems as if Levi Norwood will not be carrying on a family tradition after all. The younger brother of Jordan Norwood, Levi has asked for and granted a release from his LOI with Penn State. His father, Brian Norwood was once the secondary coach …

Los Insight Bowl partners with ESPN to increase prestige and exposure
May 7, 2010 – 10:30 am | View Comments
Los Insight Bowl partners with ESPN to increase prestige and exposure

The Insight Bowl held in Sun Devil Stadium in Arizona (yes, that Arizona) has upgraded itself into a second tier bowl by partnering with ESPN. In a multi year agreement with the World Wide Leader and a four year contract still ongoing with the Big …

Talor Battle to return for final season at Penn State
May 6, 2010 – 2:46 pm | View Comments
Talor Battle to return for final season at Penn State

As many have expected, Talor Battle has opted to return to Penn State for another season. He will be joining his half brother Taran Buie who committed to Penn State next year. When Battle originally put his name out for the Draft, many saw it …

Farewell to a lacrosse coaching legend
May 6, 2010 – 1:55 pm | View Comments
Farewell to a lacrosse coaching legend

Glenn Thiel, the head coach for the Penn State men’s lacrosse team for the past 33 years has announced his retirement effective June 30, 2010.
“This was not an easy decision, but it is one that I felt was right to make,” “I have …

FedEx drops Orange Bowl sponsorship admist declining attendance, ticket sales and ratings
May 4, 2010 – 1:55 pm | View Comments
FedEx drops Orange Bowl sponsorship admist declining attendance, ticket sales and ratings

The longest running title sponsorship in the college postseason lineup is coming to a screeching halt. Since the decision by FedEx to partner up with the Orange Bowl in 1990, 9 de facto national championship games have been played beneath it’s trademark orange and blue block-text logo securing titles for Colorado, Oklahoma, Florida State, Nebraska and Miami among others.