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

Its Over! The College Basketball Season is finally over!
April 6, 2010 – 10:50 am | View Comments

The dreaded dead time, or basketball season as most people call it is finally over with and we can finally look forward to a sport where the regular season actually means something. That 4 point loss to Wisconsin last December, in addition to all those …

Why stop at 96, NCAA tournament might as well expand to 344 teams
April 1, 2010 – 1:55 pm | View Comments
Why stop at 96, NCAA tournament might as well expand to 344 teams

Take a cold hard look college football powers-that-be.
The men’s basketball tournament will “probably” expand from it’s current 65 team format to 96 teams. At least that’s what will probably happen according to Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany in a recent interview with USA Today. Before …

Penn State basketball picks up Tre Bowman
March 30, 2010 – 4:38 pm | View Comments
Penn State basketball picks up Tre Bowman

[Update April 12/2010]: Tre Bowman signed and sent his LOI to Ed DeChellis on the first day of the Spring Signing period today.
The 6’4″ (or 6’2″ according to Scout), 185 lb guard from St Thomas More gave his commitment to Ed DeChellis and the Nittany …

Unqualified applicants need not apply: Rutgers
March 30, 2010 – 1:50 pm | View Comments
Unqualified applicants need not apply: Rutgers

Greg Schiano visits Penn State as the featured speaker at the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame Central Pennsylvania 2010 Scholar Athlete Awards Banquet. He briefly touches on the topic of Big Ten expansion and provides an extremely diplomatic answer.

Basically he skirted …

Failure is just a state of mind
March 25, 2010 – 10:50 am | View Comments
Failure is just a state of mind

The guy just can’t catch a break. In addition to the federal lawsuit he is currently facing for a condo project near Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium, Rich Rod is one of several subjects listed in a brand new lawsuit for a failing to repay a …

Penn State baseball falls short in Keystone Rivalry
March 24, 2010 – 5:46 pm | View Comments
Penn State baseball falls short in Keystone Rivalry

3 Lions, Jordan Steranka, Ben Heath, and Joey DeBernardis scored hits and only 2 of them recorded multiple hits. Ben Heath led the team with a 2 for 4 performance and 3 RBIs including 1 home run in the first inning. Joey DeBernardis matched Ben Heath’s 2 for 4 performance and 1 RBI but did not score a run.

Penn State volleyball improves EVIA record to 8-0
March 24, 2010 – 1:50 pm | View Comments
Penn State volleyball improves EVIA record to 8-0

Coming off their first home loss since 2006, this Penn State (17-4, 8-0) squad was faced with an unfamiliar scenario. How would the Lions respond to their first home loss in over 3 years especially to an unranked foe.

Penn State baseball falls in Coca Cola Classic title game
March 23, 2010 – 1:50 pm | View Comments
Penn State baseball falls in Coca Cola Classic title game

The Penn State baseball team fell to Kent State, a team it had beaten earlier in the Coca Cola Classic tournament, 10-5 in the Championship Game this past Sunday. The loss evens out the Lions’ Coca Cola Classic record to 2-2. Here’s a quick look at the action from the Coca Cola Classic.

Man the lifeboats
March 22, 2010 – 1:45 pm | View Comments
Man the lifeboats

A quick look at last year’s NIT participants and their 2010 postseason improvement (or lack thereof). Of the 32 NIT participants last year, 10 qualified for the Big Dance currently underway. Two #1, #2, #3 and #4 seeds earned a spot at the Big Boys …

Stunned and Dazed in Pittsburgh
March 12, 2010 – 1:30 pm | View Comments
Stunned and Dazed in Pittsburgh

Just because we can

2 interceptions, 2 fumbles, and all it took was 1:03 for Cincinnati to carve up the Panther’s defense for the game winning touchdown. Fired from Chicago and Miami, you can catch the Wannastache circus in Pittsburgh.