There has been a huge growth in the number of these organizations over the past few years though, and it can be a bit confusing to tell each organization apart or to decide which org is right for you. We got into contact to find out some details about these orgs, so here is your comprehensive guide to Special Interest THON orgs*;
DaQuan Jones was a standout football and basketball player at Johnson City High School in 2009 when he was recruited by Joe Paterno. Jones was ranked the No. 2 offensive lineman in the state by Rivals back then, but he now looks to be one of the best defensive linemen in the country.
Offensive guard John Urschel was one of 30 candidates named for this year's Senior CLASS Award in football. Nominees must have notable achievements in four categories: community, classroom, character, and competition.
In the aftermath of the Jerry Sandusky scandal, several BCS football schools and state governments have made revisions to their policies regarding minors and sexual abuse.
Terry Pegula really wanted a new hockey arena at Penn State -- that much was made clear by his $102 million gift to construct a new facility. But it would be impossible for Pegula to want it as much as Joe Battista, the man who has clung to his dream of a Division I hockey team at Penn State with a state-of-the-art arena since he put on his Icers jersey in 1978.