Close to 75 onlookers braved the freezing cold to observe the two year anniversary of Paterno's death. The event was organized by Inspiration Way, a foundation that says it wants to highlight the positive impact Paterno made on the university and the community.
It was, by all accounts, a banner year for Penn Staters in the NFL. The 2013 season hasn't yet come to a close yet with the Super Bowl still to be played in under two weeks, but it's worth looking back on Penn State's five players who made NFL rosters this season.
As you probably know, it is the two year anniversary of Joe Paterno's death. It also happens to be the anniversary of, in my estimation, one of the most profound speeches in Penn State history.
The legacy of Penn State football success on the professional level has continued into 2014 as the Nittany Lions will again be represented on the biggest stage in sports. Michael Robinson and Jordan Hill, who both play for the Seattle Seahawks, will suit up for Super Bowl XLVIII against the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium on February 2 for a shot at a championship ring.
Over the past few weeks, Franklin has needed to do the tedious task of filling his coaching staff with people who understand the way Franklin wants to run his football team. After the addition of offensive line coach Herb Hand on Monday, Franklin's staff is nearing completion.
Donte Raymond, a three-star outside linebacker from Rahway, NJ who was committed to Penn State, has reportedly switched to Delaware. Raymond sent out a tweet indicating that he's going to Delaware before deleting it this evening, according to FightOnState.com's Greg Pickel.