Freshman Rob Bolden started the day with style, going 11-13 and 130 yards before being sidelined with an apparent concussion before halftime. Backup Matt McGloin took charge and led the Nittany Lions to a 33-21 victory in Minnesota.
After missing Penn State's previous two losses, defensive end Sean Stanley may suit up this weekend against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Stanley is facing a misdemeanor marijuana charge that stemmed from a Sept. 27 search warrant. Police found evidence of someone toking the ganja at the residence of Stanley and cornerback Derrick Thomas.
There certainly have been happier days on the campuses of Minnesota and Penn State. The Golden Gophers fired their head coach Tim Brewster this week after leading his team to six straight losses.
It has been a rocky road for the 3-3 Nittany Lions football team, and it has plenty of Penn State football fans feeling like this little kid. The squad has this weekend off and it couldn't have come at a better time.
Joe Paterno's demeanor after Penn State's 33-13 loss to Illinois explained it all.
Leaning back in his chair, a knee rested on the desk in front of him and a sour look on his face,the 83-year-old head coach took all the blame for the homecoming defeat.
"We stunk," he said miserably. "I did a lousy job."
Mario Batali. Bobby Flay. Masaharu Morimoto. Wolf Gang Puck. Emeril Lagasse.
These Las Vegas chefs are common names to anyone who has ever fallen victim to Food Network, viciously craving a taste of whatever is being cooked on the television. But crave no more, because Penn State students will have the chance taste dishes from these chefs in the Mateer building on October 13. Everyone can finally experience the hype for themselves.