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Kerry Collins, the caretaker quarterback in Tennessee, is taking snaps for the only undefeated team left in the N.F.L. and is doing so by making significant contributions for the 8-0 Titans.

Posted Thursday, November 06, 2008 4:24 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Football, New York Giants, National Football League, Pennsylvania State University, Glier, Ray, Tennessee Titans, Young, Vince, Collins, Kerry

Penn State Quarterback Practices and Will Play Against Iowa

Daryll Clark’s condition has improved since the Ohio State game, according to Coach Joe Paterno.

Posted Wednesday, November 05, 2008 4:38 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: College Athletics, Football, Pennsylvania State University, Concussions, Paterno, Joe, Clark, Daryll

For Penn State, Safety First After Concussion Stung Clark

Penn State took measures to protect the junior quarterback Daryll Clark after he sustained a concussion in Saturday’s 13-6 win over Ohio State, sidelining him.

Posted Sunday, October 26, 2008 10:22 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: College Athletics, Football, Pennsylvania State University, Concussions

No. 3 Penn State 13, No. 9 Ohio State 6: Penn State Wins in a Defensive Showdown

The Nittany Lions turned the game’s first turnover into their only touchdown and went on to beat the Buckeyes.

Posted Sunday, October 26, 2008 12:18 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: College Athletics, Football, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University

Penn State’s Quarterback Finds His Footing, in Class and on the Field

Daryll Clark is a big reason Penn State is ranked third in the Bowl Championship Series standings heading into Saturday’s meeting against No. 9 Ohio State.

Posted Friday, October 24, 2008 12:57 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Football, Pennsylvania State University, Paterno, Joe, Clark, Daryll

Sports of The Times: Paterno and Team Move On Up

Might Joe Paterno be on to something as the omniscient octogenarian in the press box?

Posted Thursday, October 23, 2008 8:37 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Football, Pennsylvania State University, Colleges and Universities, Coaches and Managers, Paterno, Joe

SEC and Big 12 Unlikely to Send Teams to Title Game

With the first set of Bowl Championship Series rankings coming out after this weekend’s games, a few certainties have emerged in the national championship race.

Posted Friday, October 17, 2008 2:55 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: College Athletics, Football, Pennsylvania State University, Southeastern Conference, Louisiana State University, Bowl Championship Series

Sports of The Times: A Throwback Season for Paterno

Joe Paterno is having a throwback season, with the Nittany Lions having won all seven games so far.

Posted Wednesday, October 15, 2008 10:02 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: College Athletics, Football, Pennsylvania State University, Paterno, Joe

A Nittany Lion Lays Down His Lacrosse Stick

Before Evan Royster became a college football star as Penn State’s starting tailback, he was among the most coveted lacrosse prospects in the country.

Posted Thursday, October 09, 2008 10:42 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: College Athletics, Football, Pennsylvania State University, Lacrosse, Royster, Evan

For a Hobbled Paterno, a Season of Uncertainty

Joe Paterno’s declining mobility, coupled with the announcement that he would not receive a new contract, has made for an uncertain time in his tenure as the coach.

Posted Tuesday, October 07, 2008 9:22 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: College Athletics, Football, Pennsylvania State University, Coaches and Managers, Paterno, Joe

East Roundup: With Paterno in the Press Box, Penn State Takes Care of Purdue

Saturday marked the first time this season that Joe Paterno, Penn State’s 81-year-old coach, did not start a game on the sideline.

Posted Saturday, October 04, 2008 8:26 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: College Athletics, Football, Purdue University, Pennsylvania State University, Paterno, Joe

Penn State Finds a Fresher Look for Its Talent

Penn State has emerged as one of the nation’s front-running teams thanks to a host of playmakers and a spread offense tailored to their strengths.

Posted Friday, October 03, 2008 11:26 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: College Athletics, Football, Pennsylvania State University, Paterno, Joe, Williams, Derrick

The Upsets Have Begun; Expect Controversy and Surprises to Follow

The new reality of college football was emphasized in the past four days: six ranked teams, including three in the top 10, lost to unranked opponents.

Posted Monday, September 29, 2008 12:38 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: College Athletics, Football, Ohio State University, Duke University, Pennsylvania State University, Clemson University, Brigham Young University, Oregon State University