SAN ANTONIO -- This introductory update should've happened a long time ago, but instead, we had some unexpected Internet troubles in our hotel room and a Texas A&M yell leader who decided to spout off about Joe Paterno being on his "deathbed."

So, without further adieu, welcome to The Footblog: Alamo Bowl Edition.

Kevin and I had a busy day yesterday and updated you with a few dispatches from the afternoon press conferences here. We'll be updating later today after a morning press conference.

So far, the atmosphere has been great. The people here are friendly and the Riverwalk is a blast.

Given that we're in Texas, you'd be surprised at how many Penn State fans I've seen milling around. My connecting flight from Atlanta was also packed with Penn State fans. In fact, before deplaning, a flight attendant let out a "We are ..." to which the Penn State fans appropriately responded. At the pep rally last night, Nittany Lions fans out numbered A&M fans at least two to one. Word in the media room is that those figures should shift dramatically in favor of the Aggies come kickoff.

That's where were at for now. But be sure to check back regularly for all your Alamo Bowl news -- you never know when an A&M yell leader will tear off on a scathing soliloquy.

-- Mark