Penn State Football: Will Northwestern Tip the Big Ten Balance?

Published on: 5th November, 2010

The month of October brought to Penn State two Big Ten losses (Iowa and Illinois), and two Big Ten wins (Minnesota and Michigan).  My mantel reflects those standings.  That is, the Hawkeye and the Illinois bear (they have no mascot, remember) remain standing and the Gopher and ...

Penn State vs. Michigan: An Unexpected Penn State Win Makes Game Even More Fun

Published on: 31st October, 2010

It's one thing to win a game.  It's quite another thing to win a game that nobody expects you to win.  Not even yourself.  It's just a great deal more fun when Penn State surprises and delights, as they did last night against Michigan in a solid 41-31 ...

Penn State Football: Evan Royster, Collin Wagner Shine in Tight 22-13 Win

Published on: 26th September, 2010

When running back Evan Royster started the Penn State vs. Temple game with a 50-yard run from scrimmage, I yelled "break out game!" I came to regret those words as Temple scored two touchdowns over our two field goals and my husband Terry kept yelling, "Break out game??? ...

With Nebraska Added, Will Penn State Fans Finally Embrace the Big Ten?

Published on: 9th July, 2010

It’s been two decades since Penn State joined the Big Ten. Yet there are times when I have a sense that many Penn State fans long for the days when we weren’t so completely tied to Big Ten conference opponents and dynamics. I have the impression that ...

Penn State Ladies’ Football Camp: A True Immersion Experience

Published on: 12th June, 2010

Note:  This is a long article.  An in-depth description of my experience at this camp.  My goal is to take you there with me as I describe my day.  Enjoy!  Coach Joe Paterno was proven wrong.  When he first heard of the idea of a Ladies’ X’s ...

Penn State/Alabama : Tide Fan Hospitality Overcame Miserable 1988 Loss

Published on: 9th June, 2010

Somewhere, in the deep recesses of some file folder in our basement, or perhaps thrown out when we moved, is a business card from an Alabama fan we met in 1988.  A retired ophthalmologist, he resided in Dothan, Alabama.  He and his wife were sitting next ...