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Redskins top Bucs, QB decision looms for Shanahan Thu Sep  1 23:16:29 2011 EST
ther Beck or veteran Rex Grossman to start under center. The backups went back and forth in the fourth quarter with Donte Stallworth's 41-yard touchdown reception proving to be the difference in Washington's 29-24 victory over Tampa Bay. Former Penn State standout Evan Royster, fighting for a roster spot, finished with 44 yards on the ground and a touchdown, while Stallworth grabbed five balls for 80 yards. Ryan Torain ran for 73 yards on a team-leading 17 carries. The Buccaneers' main offensive
Carolina Panthers 2011 Season Preview Thu Sep  1 14:17:00 2011 EST
he 2010 campaign after suffering a torn ACL in the same knee. Davis may have lost a step but is a tough customer when healthy. If Beason is unable to go against the Cardinals on Sept. 11, expect Dan Connor to take over in the middle. The former Penn State star is preparing as if he will start since Beason has yet to practice since training camp began July 30. Connor started the first eight games of 2010 at middle linebacker when the Panthers made some moves and his season was cut short because o
Gators begin Muschamp era against visiting Owls Wed Aug 31 11:31:20 2011 EST
enomenal job, he and his staff. They did some great things that we're going to continue to do." Last season, Florida finished 8-5 overall, including a rather disappointing 4-4 in the loaded SEC. The campaign concluded with a 37-24 decision over Penn State in the Outback Bowl, and there is enough talent coming back from that team to anticipate a modest improvement in the record. Florida crushed the Owls by a 59-20 final in the only previous meeting between these two programs back in 2007. Schnell
In the FCS Huddle: Even in defeat, FCS teams can win Wed Aug 31 08:06:35 2011 EST
oss, 8 p.m. Montana State at X-Utah, 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2 Youngstown State at X-Michigan State, 7:30 p.m. Clark Atlanta at X-Georgia State, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3 Fordham at X-Connecticut, TBA (postponed from Thursday) Indiana State at X-Penn State, noon Southern Connecticut at X-Central Connecticut State, noon Dayton at X-Robert Morris, noon Tennessee Tech at X-Iowa, noon Appalachian State at X-Virginia Tech, 12:30 p.m. St Francis (Pa.) at X-Wagner, 1 p.m. Albion at X-Butler, 1 p.m. X-Le
Titans ready to win at start of Mike Munchak era Tue Aug 23 18:04:00 2011 EST
still the Houston Oilers.

Owner Bud Adams stayed in-house for his new coach, promoting Mike Munchak from offensive line assistant and choosing a man who has been with the team since 1982, when the Oilers drafted him in the first round out of Penn State. And Munchak wants to win now.

``The beauty of the NFL is you can go from 6-10 like we did last year to winning it all, so why not us?'' Munchak said.

Munchak surrounded himself with a mix of assistants, including his former Oilers teammate

Dolphins bring in Larry Johnson Tue Aug 23 11:08:05 2011 EST
to bolster a Miami running game that features Reggie Bush and rookie Daniel Thomas. The Dolphins, who opted against signing both Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams as free agents, also released Kory Sheets to make room for Johnson. The 31-year-old Penn State product was selected by Kansas City with the 27th overall pick of the 2003 draft and twice eclipsed 1,700 rushing yards in a season for the Chiefs. Despite starting only nine of the 16 games in 2005, he finished with 1,750 yards and 20 touchdow
Philadelphia native Newbill headed to Penn State Mon Aug 22 20:08:12 2011 EST
State College, PA (Sports Network) - Philadelphia native D.J. Newbill has completed transfer paperwork to return to his home state and attend Penn State University. The 6-foot-4, 205 pound guard and 2010 Pennsylvania Class AA Player of the Year was a starter as a freshman at the University of Southern Mississippi. Newbill will join Penn State coach Patrick Chambers' Nittany Lion basketball program with three years remaining of NCAA eligibility, but will sit out the upcoming season due to NCAA D
Bills release LB Maybin Mon Aug 15 15:23:10 2011 EST
Pittsford, NY (Sports Network) - The Buffalo Bills waived linebacker Aaron Maybin Monday. Maybin, a former first round selection, appeared in 27 NFL games -- all with the Bills -- and posted just 24 tackles. The Bills selected Maybin out of Penn State with the 11th overall pick in the 2009 Draft.
Big Ten title up for grabs Fri Aug 12 12:56:55 2011 EST
tackles for loss) has moved on to the NFL. Expect a third straight season allowing 29 ppg. Prediction - If running back Ralph Bolden stays injury-free this season, the Boilermakers have a shot at their first bowl game since '07. (6-6, 3-5). 3) PENN STATE - The Nittany Lions went 5-7 ATS last season. They are 9-1 as road favorites over the last three years but 3-9 as home favorites the last two. Offense - The Nittany Lions averaged 25 ppg inside the Big Ten compared to 27 the year before. Howeve
Paterno released from hospital Tue Aug  9 20:49:46 2011 EST
State College, PA (Sports Network) - Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno was released from the hospital Tuesday morning, two days after suffering injuries to his right arm and hip during practice. The school announced Sunday's incident with a press release, saying Paterno was blindsided by a player running a drill on the practice field. The Hall of Fame coach, who holds the record for most victories by an FBS coach with 401, walked away from the collision. After precautionary tests, it w
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