Nittany Lions claim wild Orange Bowl win
Wayne Drehs, ESPN.comAfter a slew of penalties, missed kicks and turnovers, things got really weird at the 2006 Orange Bowl.
Story | Conversation | January 04, 2006Orange Bowl appeal goes beyond Bowden-Paterno
Wayne Drehs, ESPN.comBoth Joe Paterno and Bobby Bowden see the FedEx Orange Bowl as an opportunity to validate the season.
Story | Conversation | January 02, 2006Hali sets the tone for Nittany Lions' approach
Wayne Drehs, ESPN.comOn and off the field, Penn State turns to Tamba Hali to provide emotional leadership for the Nittany Lions.
Story | Conversation | January 01, 2006Jeff Bowden is favorite target in the FSU blame game
Wayne Drehs, ESPN.comDespite ever-growing criticism, coach Bobby Bowden plans to stick with his son Jeff as Florida State's offensive coordinator.
Story | Conversation | January 01, 2006Freshmen foursome spark Nittany Lions' attack
Wayne Drehs, ESPN.comPenn State found the missing pieces to its offensive puzzle in the addition of a quartet of first-year playmakers.
Story | Conversation | December 31, 2005Orange Bowl attention focused on Bowden, Paterno
Wayne Drehs, ESPN.comBobby Bowden and Joe Paterno don't think they should be the Orange Bowl's main attraction, but they couldn't be more wrong.
Story | Conversation | December 29, 2005New York landmark's closing leaves Heisman homeless
Wayne Drehs, ESPN.comIt has been home to the Heisman Trophy since 1935, but the Downtown Athletic Club's days are numbered.
Story | Conversation | July 21, 2003Johnson steals spotlight with 2,000-yard season
Wayne Drehs, ESPN.comLarry Johnson ran for over 2,000 yards this season and, along the way, right into the middle of the Heisman race.
Story | December 13, 2002Johnson wins Camp, Maxwell, Walker awards
Wayne Drehs, ESPN.comLarry Johnson, the latest in the long list of marquee running backs at Penn State, was named the Walter Camp Football Foundation Player of the Year on Thursday.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2002Instant replay under review in college football
Wayne Drehs, ESPN.comUpset over costly blown calls by officials, college football coaches are lobbying for instant replay.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2002JoePa: Etching his place among coaching's greats
Wayne Drehs, ESPN.comPenn State coach Joe Paterno is just one victory shy of Division I-A career record.
Story | Conversation | August 15, 2001Coker won't give in to added pressure in debut
Wayne Drehs, ESPN.comTalk about paying your dues. Miami coach Larry Coker will be looking for his first victory when his Hurricanes face Joe Paterno's Nittany Lions in the teams' season opener.
Story | Conversation | August 15, 2001Rumors persist, but Big Ten isn't growing
Wayne Drehs, ESPN.comA look back at the Big Ten's kickoff event with news and notes from around the conference.
Story | Conversation | July 26, 2000TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "penn state nittany lions" make the list?