
The Nittany Lion wrestlers, fresh off their second straight Big Ten title, are looking to win a second straight NCAA championship as well starting tomorrow in the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo.

They spend hours upon hours underwater and usually wear the intoxicating aroma of chlorine. Having shared a bathroom with a swimmer for most of my life, I can say without question that swimmers are a unique species. I caught up with one of my favorites, Penn State's Sam Palser, before she competes in this weekend's NCAA Championships. SPOILER ALERT: She loves chips and salsa.

That magical time is upon us again as two of the best days in the sports calendar are hours away from beginning. Hopefully you have your brackets filled out and are ready for the madness to get underway. Below some Onward State staff members share some of their picks, overall outlook on the tournament, and what would happened if Pat Chambers fought mascots.

It's a no-brainer. When you think Penn State, you think Joe Paterno. When you think college football, you think Joe Paterno. And most importantly, when you think Beaver Stadium, you think Joe Paterno. The House That Joe Built. The venue at which a young Brooklyn boy started his career, and a venue at which a State College legend ended his career.

Penn State separates its football program from all other college football teams through one thing: tradition. Tradition has defined our football culture for years, and whenever someone threatens the status quo, the fans push back. If fans are truly passionate about the traditions of Nittany Lions football, then they must not change the name of their arena. Beaver Stadium should not include Paterno Field.