"We can do better, we are better, and the time is now."
12 games. 684 days. 16,416 hours. 984,960 minutes. 59,097,600 seconds. It's been a long-ass time since the Fighting Illini have won a Big Ten game.
"There's something about the tradition-rich schools that makes them engaged the entire time."
Jeff Cook's switch to a 4-2-3-1 formation proved the difference against Ohio State. The same formation should prove effective when the Nittany Lions face Michigan Friday.
Although Tommy Stevens is expected back in the lineup this weekend, Clifford will continue to prepare as if he's Penn State's starter.
The troupe's show at The State Theatre will be its only stop in Pennsylvania.