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09-24-2008
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Norwood sits out again

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Jordan Norwood (24) makes a catch during a game against Oregon State earlier this season.
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Norwood sits out again

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Jordan Norwood runs in for a touchdown during a game against Syracuse earlier this season. Norwood missed Saturday's game.
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Purdue slinger is overrated

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Purdue slinger is overrated

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Drew Astorino (28) returns an interception during Saturday's game. Penn State jumped to 6-0 with the win.
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Penn State defensive end # 59 Aaron Maybin reigns in Purdue running back # 24 Kory Sheets as he tries to run down the field during saturdays game at P ...
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Quarter back Daryll Clark, 17, attempts to get a touchdown against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium, Saturday.
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Wide reciever Brett Brackett, 83, runs past Brandon King, 7, while wide reciever Deon Butler, 3, blocks during the game at Ross-Ade Stadium, Saturday.
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Coverage expects challenge

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Drew Astorino (28) and Anthony Scirrotto (7) sack Temple quarterback Chester Stewart last month. The secondary faces a Purdue team that throws the bal ...
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Updated October 6, 2008 4:59 AM
Joe Paterno (middle) stands on the field before Saturday's game at Purdue. Paterno coached from the press box for the second time this season.

JoePa forced upstairs

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- After coaching the entirety of Penn State's win against Purdue from the press box, an achy Joe Paterno said he will decide on a week-by-week basis where he will coach.

Aaron Maybin (59) pursues Purdue's Kory Sheets (24) during Saturday's 20-6 win against the Boilermakers.

Defense shines, downs Purdue

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Anthony Scirrotto, with an ice pack covering his bruised right shoulder, took a seat after Penn State's latest win.

Clark uses arm to lead offense

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Swinging his helmet by his side as he walked off the field Saturday, Daryll Clark looked like a man without a care in the world -- no problems to deal with, no decisions to make.

Jordan Norwood (24) makes a catch during a game against Oregon State earlier this season.

Norwood sits out again

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- A lone, unscathed, white helmet sat under the far end of the Penn State bench, tucked under the long metal seat.

Purdue slinger is overrated

West La-fay-ette, Ind. -- Joe Paterno has Joe Tiller's number.


Updated October 4, 2008 4:41 PM

PSU defeats Purdue, 20-6

West Lafayette, Ind. -- Joe Paterno shook hands with Purdue head coach Joe Tiller at midfield Saturday afternoon before Paterno's No. 6 Penn State team played Tiller's Boilermakers. Updated 4:41 PM

Paterno in booth for start of game

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Joe Paterno was in the coaches booth because of pain in his right leg at the start of Penn State's game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium. Updated 12:01 PM


Updated October 3, 2008 4:59 AM
Purdue's Curtis Painter (12) is sacked by Maurice Evans (48) last year.

PSU to invade Purdue

Joe Paterno saw Joe Tiller -- then the Big Ten's newest coach -- on the field before Penn State played Purdue 11 years ago and sought answers.

Drew Astorino (28) and Anthony Scirrotto (7) sack Temple quarterback Chester Stewart last month. The secondary faces a Purdue team that throws the ball often - using fade and fade stops which Astorino said are tough to cover.

Coverage expects challenge

Purdue coach Joe Tiller doesn't try to disguise the secrets of his spread offense. He's going to throw the ball, a lot, regardless of what the defense throws back at him.

Travis Johnson is a senior majoring in journalism and is a Daily Collegian football writer. His e-mail address is twj112@psu.edu.

Purdue a trap game for Lions

Every athlete says it. Every coach preaches it.

Naming a successor provides smooth transitions

This time next year, Purdue head coach Joe Tiller will most likely be standing along a stream worrying more about trying to land a cutthroat trout than finding a way to pick apart the Penn State defense.

Despite recent rushing success, Painter still leader on offense

Purdue quarterback Curtis Painter sat at a round table over the summer at Big Ten Media Day in Chicago.

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Updated October 2, 2008 4:52 AM
Maurice Evans (48) could see his draft stock fall due to marijuana charges.

Charges can hurt status

Two years ago, Florida defensive tackle Marcus Thomas returned from a two-game suspension and finished with 26 tackles and four sacks in five games.

Josh Gaines (47) sacks Oregon State's Lyle Moevao in a game earlier this season. Gaines is becoming a strong part of the Lions' defensive line.

Gaines earns respect

Josh Gaines stares at the sideline, looking for the next play call.

Hull shrugs off media criticism

Josh Hull's aware of the criticism he has faced from Penn State fans.

Graham Zug scores a touchdown against Temple in a game earlier this year at Beaver Stadium. Zug has emerged as a walk-on to see playing time on the field for the Lions this season.

Zug earns playing time on wide receiving corps

Graham Zug has earned a lot since his high school days at Manheim Central High School.


Updated October 1, 2008 4:52 AM
Jordan Norwood elevates to make a catch against Coastal Carolina on Aug. 30. Norwood missed Saturday's game due to a hamstring injury and may not play this Saturday against Purdue.

Norwood slowed by hamstring

A hamstring injury kept Jordan Norwood off the field last Saturday against Illinois and might prevent him from playing this weekend when No. 6 Penn State travels to West Lafayette, Ind., to play Purdue.

Leadership keeping Lions focused

Penn State finished 18-8 the past two seasons, winning bowl games over Tennessee and Texas A&M. There was still something absent, though, quarterback Daryll Clark said. Namely, leadership on both offense and defense.

Williams' performance shows elite talent

You're playing a game of pickup football on the HUB lawn. It's you and a few of your out-of-shape buddies along with the entire Penn State football team. You and I are captains. You have first pick.

Wisconsin-OSU showdown lacks preseason luster

Saturday's Ohio State at Wisconsin game was viewed before the season as a potential matchup that would determine the Big Ten and possibly national champion.


Updated September 30, 2008 4:52 AM

Rubin brings physical style at safety

Davis: Missouri's offense better than PSU

Illinois cornerback Vontae Davis said the Missouri offense he faced during the opening week is better than the Penn State offense that rolled over the Illini Saturday night.

Evan Royster (22) runs away from an Illinois defender in Saturday's 38-24 victory. The Lions won their conference opener for the first time since 2005.
Last Word

Lions victory important for Big Ten title pursuit

The last time Penn State won a Big Ten opener, the Nittany Lions won a Big Ten championship.


Updated September 29, 2008 4:59 AM
Daryll Clark (17) throws a touchdown pass to tight end Andrew Quarless Saturday. Clark had three touchdowns in the win.
Movin’ On Up

AP poll: PSU jumps to No. 6

Against a backdrop of pom-pom waving, white-clad fans, Penn State set the stage for its highest national ranking in three seasons.

Derrick Williams scored three touchdowns in Saturday's win over the Illini.

Versatile Williams leads Lions

Derrick Williams walked through the tunnel on his way back to the field at halftime Saturday night.

Daryll Clark recovers the ball during Saturday's game against Illinois. Penn State moves to 5-0.

Chances squandered

Daryll Clark took a hit from Illinois linebacker Brit Miller, lost the ball and Illinois recovered.

Pieces falling into place for Lions

Anthony Scirrotto was walking out of Beaver Stadium's media room when he caught a glimpse of the Michigan-Wisconsin highlights.

Clark shines in win

From the moment he stepped off the plain, blue bus outside the south entrance to Beaver Stadium, Daryll Clark was focused and prepared.

Evans, D-line solid against Illinois attack

Aaron Maybin and Josh Gaines jumped around in celebration as Juice Williams dragged himself up off the Beaver Stadium grass. The man they were chestbumping had just dumped Williams on his butt.


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