The Michigan State Spartans held off a late Nittany Lion comeback to claim at least a share of their first Big Ten title since 1990 with a 28-22 victory over Penn State Saturday afternoon.
It has been an up and down football season, to say the least. Maybe it is what some expected, while it has been unpredictable for many others. But already with four losses, Penn State can salvage this season with a win over Michigan State Saturday, whom many believe are among the top 10 teams in the nation.
Due to the short week caused by the Thanksgiving holiday, Paternoville sign-ups will be a little different for the last home game of the season.
It was bound to be asked at some point during Joe Paterno's weekly press conference. The question on everyone's mind ended up being the first one asked.
JoePa announced his plans to return to the sidelines for a 46th season in 2011 on Tuesday
Jeff Brooks must have channeled his inner Christian Laettner for Monday night's performance. The standout senior forward scored 21 points, shooting 7-7 from the field and 6-6 from the free-throw line, and helped Penn State defeat the Blue Devils of Central Connecticut State 77-61.
Both the men's and women's cross country teams had solid days Monday running at the NCAA Cross Country Championships.
For the first time since 1994, both the Penn State men's and women's team made it to the national meet. The women finished 26th overall, with the men placing 30th.
