Every person who visited Tuscaloosa, Alabama last year speaks with utmost awe about the way Joe Paterno and the Nittany Lions team and fans were treated by the Alabama Crimson Tide fans.
At the urging of Coach Nick Saban, the Alabama students gave Coach Joe Paterno and the Penn State team a standing ovation as they entered the field at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
In addition, individuals, including my students, came back from Tuscaloosa with stories about people going out of their way to greet them and welcome them to their tailgates. Penn State fans in attendance were, to put it mildly, impressed by the friendliness of 'Bama fans.
Photo panorama - View From Our Seats - Penn State vs Iowa 2011 - by Carolyn M. Todd
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Penn State vs. Indiana State: A Lukewarm Opener on a Hot Hot Day
Hot! Hot! Hot!
Whew. Glad that one is over! Beaver Stadium was steaming hot, about 90 degrees. It was 100.2 in the sun according to Darryl, the National Guardsman who sits in front of us who has a thermometer on his watch. Watch thermometers were useful, Darryl said, for measuring the temperature during Operation Iraqi Freedom when it could get as high as 128 in the shade.
Darryl knows. He has been in Afghanistan and Iraq at least twice in the last few years defending our freedom. I always breathe a sigh of relief when I see him in his seat for the first time each fall.
Whew. Glad that one is over! Beaver Stadium was steaming hot, about 90 degrees. It was 100.2 in the sun according to Darryl, the National Guardsman who sits in front of us who has a thermometer on his watch. Watch thermometers were useful, Darryl said, for measuring the temperature during Operation Iraqi Freedom when it could get as high as 128 in the shade.
Darryl knows. He has been in Afghanistan and Iraq at least twice in the last few years defending our freedom. I always breathe a sigh of relief when I see him in his seat for the first time each fall.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
As The Penn State Football Season Opens, Questions Abound…And Not Just About the Team
It is not just who is going to be quarterback for this year’s football team that has me intrigued. Or what the heck happened to Stephfon Green that he made it so deeply into Joe Paterno’s doghouse that he was dropped from the team, and now somehow is miraculously back.
Soon enough we will know the starting quarterback. We may never know what the true story is with Stephfon Green. But I’m glad to see him back on the roster.
No, my questions have to do with what’s going to happen at the first game against the Indiana State Sycamores.
Soon enough we will know the starting quarterback. We may never know what the true story is with Stephfon Green. But I’m glad to see him back on the roster.
No, my questions have to do with what’s going to happen at the first game against the Indiana State Sycamores.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Are You Kidding Me? JoePa Got Up From That Hit?
In early June, I was at Beaver Stadium for the 2nd Annual Ladies' X's and O's Football Camp. I spent the morning attending class and participating in drills on Beaver Stadium turf. Then I had lunch, and heard Spider Caldwell talk about the history of Penn State jerseys and other funny facts about football equipment.
This luncheon was held on the second floor of Beaver Stadium. Basically a carpeted floor over concrete. On the way to a second class session on defensive strategy, my running shoe tread caught on the carpet and I tripped and fell straight forward. I caught myself with my arms. Head also hit the floor. Not fun.
This luncheon was held on the second floor of Beaver Stadium. Basically a carpeted floor over concrete. On the way to a second class session on defensive strategy, my running shoe tread caught on the carpet and I tripped and fell straight forward. I caught myself with my arms. Head also hit the floor. Not fun.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Are You Ready for Penn State Football? Not Me! Not Ever!
Yesterday the Penn State Football Facebook page posted a video, 20 Days, which you can view by clicking here. Now it's 19 days and counting until the opening day on September 3, when Penn State plays Indiana State.
There is a lot to anticipate about this year’s football season, including a good home game schedule with Alabama Iowa and Nebraska being much anticipated games. We will also experience division play this year, and the first-ever B1G championship.
There is a lot to anticipate about this year’s football season, including a good home game schedule with Alabama Iowa and Nebraska being much anticipated games. We will also experience division play this year, and the first-ever B1G championship.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Penn State Football: Lift for Life $94,310 Plus Raised by Players
Yesterday, the Penn State football team competed in the 9th annual Lift for Life ™ sponsored by the Penn State chapter of Uplifting Athletes.
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| Players sign autographs for waiting fans |
Congratulations to all the Penn State football players who participated in yesterday’s Lift for Life. Their website this morning states that they have raised $94,310.09. Since that number reflects online donations only, event organizers expect that other proceeds at the event itself will likely surpass last year’s total of $98,461.35.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Penn State Football: #75 is my Favorite Jersey…And Leadership is The Reason
Football is in the air. We can start counting the days. For me, counting the days is always a mixed blessing. Football season is always a highlight of our year, but summer is something I always hate to see dwindle. And it does seem to be dwindling fast!
One summer football event that has me excited for fall is Penn State’s Lift for Life, which will be held next week at Holuba Hall on Friday July 8 from 2-7 p.m.
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