Penn State's November 9 matchup against the 6-2 (2-2) Minnesota Golden Gophers is set to kick off at noon.
Penn State's 63-14 loss to Ohio State was one I'm sure we'd all just rather forget. Nevertheless, here are my game day observations from Columbus, Ohio.
After a long season which featured a 10-21 record and a season-ending injury to one of the premier players in America, there is actually some excitement around Penn State men's basketball. Of course, excitement in regards to Penn State basketball isn't the same as, say, excitement around Kentucky or North Carolina basketball, but for the first time in a while, there is some optimism beyond free hat giveaways and dollar hot dog nights.
One of several pro-Joe Paterno billboards is at risk of removal if enough funds aren't raised to support the initiative. The message on the billboard reads: "You can't cover up 61 years of success with honor" -- a clear reference to Paterno's 61 years spent coaching at Penn State.
THON announced last night via Facebook that it will create a new initiative to "Gold Out" the stands for this Saturday's game against Illinois to help show support for pediatric cancer awareness.
If you think your past week of classes was hard, just imagine working your way towards your degree while fighting for your country oversees. The Military Students of the Penn State World Campus do just that.