Football is back in the air this weekend on campus as Blue-White Weekend festivities begin today with the actual spring game taking place at 2 p.m. tomorrow in Beaver Stadium. Saturday will mark the first time that many have entered Beaver Stadium since the emotional 17-14 loss to Nebraska last November. I've looked forward to this weekend for a while for many reasons. Listed below are five things I'm looking to get out of this weekend, including the game, and around State College in general.
Saturday's Blue-White game will have an additional intriguing storyline as a new scoring system has been implemented with the offense and defense having the potential to earn points in various ways during every play.
There are a ton of festivities throughout Blue-White Weekend including the annual spring game; however, it can be a bit overwhelming for those attending for the first time. Onward State provides answers to some frequently asked questions to make people more informed.
Blue-White Weekend is one of the best weekends in the spring every year. It's time to break out the tailgating stuff (and ponchos, it rains every year) and get ready for some football!
As much as we might not want to admit it, there are many different things to do during Blue-White Weekend, even if you don't like football. Here's a list of the top five things you should do this weekend.
Often thought of as a "tease", Saturday's Blue-White game has the potential to be a little more exciting and significant than usual. Bill O'Brien will be walking the Beaver Stadium sidelines for the first time, and with a limited number of summer practices to implement his system, it is likely that this game will be a little more serious than your typical spring "glorified scrimmage."
After a quiet week that saw a few targeted recruits opt for other schools, Bill O'Brien has recovered in the form of Greg Webb, a four star defensive tackle out of New Jersey.