The arrival of late September has once again brought about the yearly question: Is this the year Temple beats Penn State? The question first came about as a result of two vulnerable Penn State teams, but that is only a small part of it. The bigger reason for the closer contests is the improved Temple teams.
Football weekends in Happy Valley are in full swing. Alcohol is a fixture here. Lawn and drinking games are a staple. And then, there's the food. There's always something unique to every tailgate, and if you're not thinking about how to improve your spread for next time you could be left in the dust. Here's a few food ideas to rejuveinate any tailgate.
You know the drill by now. That wonderful time of the week is upon us again where various Onward State staff writers share their thoughts about tomorrow's Penn State game. Let's get to the picks as the Temple Owls (1-1) pay a visit to Beaver Stadium to take on the Nittany Lions (1-2).
Michael Zordich's role on the football team is more important than ever as he serves as a leader both on and off the field. His career was not without some struggles, but his passion and intensity has made him one of the faces of the 2012 Penn State Nittany Lions.
In a few hours, Bill O'Brien will have his Tuesday press conference where he fields questions from reporters in the Beaver Stadium media room. The coach has some more positive things to think about following his first victory in a game that saw many young players see their first live action and make a real contribution. Here are a few questions O'Brien will likely be pondering as he receives his weekly dose from others.
Two members of the Penn State front seven were honored by the Big Ten for their efforts in the Nittany Lions' 34-7 shellacking of Navy on Saturday. Senior linebacker Michael Mauti was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after registering 12 tackles (7 solo) and 2 tackles for loss, and Deion Barnes, a Philadelphia native, was named co-Freshman of the Week, sharing the honor with Indiana quarterback Nate Sudfeld.