Fowler, who was in town to call Penn State's game against Pitt, wasn't short on praise for Beaver Stadium throughout the weekend.
The 6'3", 245-pound star of a linebacker used an emotional, passionate performance to register a Penn State-leading nine tackles against the Panthers.
The Nittany Lions and Panthers concluded their series with a tightly-contested defensive battle, lots of physical play, and a head-scratching decision by Pitt's head coach with his team on the Penn State 1-yard line.
Severe thunderstorms in and around Centre County have delayed the start of the Nittany Lions and Panthers' 100th meeting.
The Panthers return starting quarterback Kenny Pickett, but new offensive coordinator Mark Whipple has brought a completely new pass-heavy philosophy to Pittsburgh.
"Cliff's the reason I'm here. I appreciate him for bringing me here, and I want him to be my quarterback."