Maybe we take our rivalry with Ohio State very seriously, or maybe we mentally check out of a Friday afternoon class to wonder about which quarterback is going to start Saturday or think about getting tailgate supplies. It's exciting, and it's a good way for a lot of us, 110,000 strong, to come together and blow off steam and rally around Penn State. I think it's great that starting October 1, Penn State will conduct a survey to really take the pulse of the real culture here. Regardless of whether there's a problem or not, it's never a bad idea to step back and reevaluate.
Penn State's athletic director, David Joyner, has assured fans that STEP has been a success. Apparently, success is measured in money.
Ty Howle is always in the center on the football field, but he isn't necessarily always the center of attention. Howle, a fifth-year senior, had been patiently waiting to make his start at center for the 2013 Penn State football team.
There is no denying that there are certain places you wish you could drop your dollars at, but are unfortunately unavailable in Happy Valley. Sure, State College is great, but these places could make it just a little better.
Everyone knows that there's only one place to get a delicious handmade breakfast that's lightening fast to boot: The Waffle Shop. Everyone also probably knows that there are three Waffle Shops to choose from: West College, East College, and Atherton. Well I'm going to let you all in on a townie secret that most people don't know -- one of these things is not like the other.
The Nittany Lions (2-1) will try and get back on track in the final non-conference matchup tomorrow afternoon against the Kent State Golden Flashes (1-2). Penn State is undefeated against the Golden Flashes in three previous matchups and it will stay that way if all goes according to plan Saturday.