Penn State-Illinois Ending, What They Didn't Show on ESPN, Must See

Penn State's non-conference football schedule looking better and better

We still hate the idea of Penn State scheduling games against I-AA teams, but our 2011 non-conference schedule is looking better and better...

NCAA approves scholarship changes, tougher academic standards at busy board meeting

On Thursday, the Division I Board of Directors approved a package of sweeping reforms that gives conferences the option of adding more money to scholarship offers, schools the opportunity to award scholarships for multiple years, imposes tougher academic standards on recruits and changes the summer basketball recruiting model.

Video: Santorum skips speech for Penn State football

Football or another boring speech? The decision wasn't difficult for Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA).

Given the choice of yet another stump speech by former House Speaker Newt Gingrich or Penn State football, Santorum picked football...

Victory #409 for Joe Paterno? Thoughts on Illinois at Penn State

With victory #408 in the books, Joe Paterno will be gunning for the all-time Division I record for coaching victories on Saturday as Penn State hosts Illinois.

Just as importantly, a victory would keep the Nittany Lions on track for an improbable berth in the inaugural Big Ten Championship Game.

Victory #408 for Penn State football coach Joe Paterno!

Penn State's victory at Northwestern was significant in the short-term because it kept the Nittany Lions atop of the standings in the Big Ten's Eastern Division.

It was also significant in historical terms, as Joe Paterno tied Eddie Robinson for the all-time lead in Division I coaching victories with #408...

Penn State co-ed boldly declares 'I love sex'

Yes, we know the subject line of this post sounds like something out of The Onion ("America's finest news source").

But it's true...

Penn State Football Coach Joe Paterno is a Sissy

When a man becomes a sissy, is it time for him to retire as a football coach?

Chicago Cubs sign Theo Epstein: Good omen for Penn State football?

Long-suffering Cubs fans are doing cartwheels after the club hired Red Sox General Manager Theo Epstein.

Is this a good omen for Penn State and Urban Meyer?

Video: Penn State football coach Joe Paterno says, 'I'm a cheerleader'

Is Joe Paterno too involved with Penn State's playcalling this season?

Not according to Joe...

Is the Penn State Nittany Lion a weakling?

The Penn State Nittany Lion mascot, like many mascots, does one-armed push-ups whenever the PSU football team scores.

But we're worried that with Penn State's offensive ineptitude (tied for 93rd in Scoring Offense), the Lion may become a weakling for lack of exercise...

Penn State Offensive Line Lacks Spirit, Mental Toughness and Belief in Itself

To Quinn Barham, actions speak louder than words.

Quinn Barham

The following quote tells you every thing you need to know about the Penn State offensive line.

“It was tough,” said Barham. “Indiana wasn't a pushover defense; they were pretty good.

“But I do think we have to do better. We know we're better and we're capable of doing a lot better than what we showed today.”