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[Photo Story] Penn State’s Citrus Bowl Pep Rally

Shannon Soboslay | Onward State
By Mikey Mandarino
12/31/18 6:44 pm

Penn State football held its pep rally ahead of this year’s Citrus Bowl against No. 14 Kentucky in Orlando.

The crowd at Monday afternoon’s event was the largest in Citrus Bowl history. Take a look back at the pep rally, which took place at the Pointe Orlando shopping center.

Penn State fans fully took over the Pointe Orlando shopping center for the pep rally.
Photo: Shannon Soboslay | Onward State
The Citrus Bowl trophy itself made it to Monday’s event.
Photo: Shannon Soboslay | Onward State
Penn State President Eric Barron and his wife, Molly addressed the crowd.
Photo: Shannon Soboslay | Onward State
Head coach James Franklin pointed out this “McScoreley” sign during his speech.
Photo: Shannon Soboslay | Onward State
It wouldn’t be a Penn State pep rally without the Lionettes…
Photo: Shannon Soboslay | Onward State
… and it DEFINITELY wouldn’t be a Penn State pep rally without the Blue Band.
Photo: Shannon Soboslay | Onward State
The Symbol Of Our Best basks in the glory of the Citrus Bowl’s largest-ever pep rally crowd.
Photo: Shannon Soboslay | Onward State
What a day to be a Nittany Lion.
Photo: Shannon Soboslay | Onward State

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In the most upsetting turn of events, Mikey graduated from Penn State with a digital & print journalism degree in the spring of 2020. He covered Penn State football and served as an editor for Onward State from 2018 until his graduation. Mikey is from Bedminster, New Jersey, so naturally, he spends lots of time yelling about all the best things his home state has to offer. Mikey also loves to play golf, but he sucks at it because golf is really hard. If you, for some reason, feel compelled to see what Mikey has to say on the internet, follow him on Twitter @Mikey_Mandarino. You can also get in touch with Mikey via his big-boy email address: michael.p.mandarino@gmail.com

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