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Penn State’s 2012 Offseason, in Pictures

I’ve formally declared Sunday to be the beginning of the 2012 season and “gameweek” here at VictoryBellRings.com. Before we close the door on the longest offseason in history and open…Read More

Bill O’Brien Says Bench Pushing Jones, Amos to Play Many Roles

Following Tuesday’s practice, Bill O’Brien spoke candidly about the depth chart, injuries and concerns for the upcoming season. Here are some of the highlights from the media session, with…Read More

Penn State’s Bowl Chances…If They Had a Chance

Ok, Ok, I know, Penn State isn’t going to a bowl game this year or the next four years for that matter due to the NCAA sanctions levied against the school for their part in the Jerry Sandusky sexual…Read More

5 Reasons Penn State Will Be Fine in 2012, and Beyond

On Wednesday, two different people, whose opinions I greatly respect, made comments that I strongly disagree with. The comments alluded to Penn State being a three-win team in 2013. I just can’t…Read More

Thousands Attend Early-Morning PSU Rally

They came from all over the state and even all over the country. I talked to people from Altoona, Johnstown, Pittsburgh, Philly, Bellefonte, Philipsburg, and Harrisburg. One guy and his son drove up from…Read More

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Penn State Weekly Recruiting Update: 7/31

There is much more good news this week than there has been in the last several. First, Penn State added…Read More

A Visual Look at Penn State’s Possible Uniform Changes

Much has been made over the last few days about what people think could be potential uniform changes…Read More

Adam Breneman, Christian Hackenberg, Other Top Recruits Remain Committed to Penn State

In case you missed it, several of the most important players to the 2013 class were on campus today to…Read More

Twitter Tuesday: Penn State Players Not Transferring

In this week’s borrowed edition of Twitter Tuesday, we’ll take a look at how some of Penn…Read More

Penn State Players Named to Award Watch Lists

The watch lists for all of the major college awards have been rolled out and Penn State had a good showing.…Read More

Penn State’s 2013 Recruiting Class Breakdown

PENN STATE’S 2013 VERBAL COMMITS COMMIT POSITION RIVALS SCOUT 247 SPORTS ESPN VBR…Read More

Lunchtime Poll: Jesse James

True freshman-to-be Jesse James shined in the Penn State Spring game and Bill O’Brien said last…Read More

Matt McGloin Should Be Penn State’s Starting Quarterback

  Question:  Who should be the starting quarterback for the Nittany Lions? Answer:  Matthew McGloin Reason:…Read More

Lunchtime Poll: Penn State Captains

Bill O’ Brien said at Tuesday’s press conference in Cleveland that he will name individual…Read More

Coach O’Brien Comments on a Possible Penn State Uniform Tweak

I asked Bill O’Brien about a potential  addition to the uniforms (helmets) on Tuesday night at…Read More

Penn State Coaches Caravan, Cleveland “Press Conference”

“Coach, there’s a rumor floating around today that Curtis Drake has been kicked off the team.…Read More

Two More Cents To Add After Seeing The Blue-White Game

Everything was new and different at the Blue-White game on Saturday except, of course, the Blue-White…Read More

Blue-White Questions: What To Expect–Or Not

It’s time to clean up the RV and start making plans to head to University Park because the 2012…Read More

Penn State WR Breakdown

Over the last year, a lot of shake-ups have occurred at the Wide Receiver position. First, Derek Moye,…Read More

Spring Fever At Penn State

There has certainly been a different atmosphere surrounding Penn State’s 2012 spring practice compared…Read More