ATLANTA When it comes to Penn State quarterbacks, there were few as calm, cool and collected as Kerry Collins. “I will always remember him as a competitor,” said longtime Nittany Lion fan Ray Hoppel, of Lewistown. “In 1994, being down 21-0 at Illinois – and playing against a really good defense – and having […]
LEWISTOWN Hold the sugarplums, Penn State Nittany Lion football fans have visions of Peach, Cotton and Fiesta bowls dancing in their heads. Despite a disappointing loss to Michigan, Penn State is still expected to land a New Year’s Day bowl with victories over Rutgers and Michigan State to wrap up the season. Most college […]
UNIVERSITY PARK The Michigan Wolverines’ sign stealing allegations have been the biggest story in college football over the past few weeks, and the timing of the story honestly couldn’t be any better. It gave the Penn State faithful the perfect costume idea as fans showed up early to the Nittany Lions’ game with Indiana, […]
BURNHAM At first glance, John “Jack” Heckert might have thought the letter from Citizens Bank was junk mail, offering some product or service he didn’t necessarily want or need. After reading the letter, the 91-year-old Reedsville man realized it was a bit more serious and his banking routine might have to change a bit. […]