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Updated September 2, 2010 9:17 PM

Video: Youngstown State Pregame

Penn State Football Show

Paterno weighs in on Bolden

Joe Paterno said the quarterback competition is far from settled on his Thursday night radio show. Updated 6:52 PM

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Visitor's Lounge: Youngstown State

Joe Scalzo of the Youngstown Vindicator shares his thoughts on Saturday's game against Youngstown State. Updated 5:57 PM

Updated September 2, 2010 4:59 AM
Courtesy of Mark SeldersTrue freshman Robert Bolden will start as quarterback at this Saturday's game.

Lions pick frosh

In his 60 years at Penn State, Joe Paterno hasn't been too fond of freshman quarterbacks.

Ollie Ogbu (85) makes a tackle against Minnesota last seson.

Linemen looking to move on

Ollie Ogbu is tired of hearing the same question year after year.

Paterno

Lions trying to focus on Youngstown State

It may seem strange the words "Youngstown State" were not included in any question asked of Joe Paterno at his weekly press conference. After all, the Lions open their season at noon Saturday against the Penguins.

DeOn'tae Pannell (50) guards the quarerback last spring

Left guard Pannell feels pressure from Troutman

The competition at left guard has been a tight one.


Updated September 1, 2010 9:45 PM

Paterno tabs Bolden starting quarterback

In his 60 years at Penn State, Joe Paterno hasn't been too fond of freshman quarterbacks. Updated 9:45 PM

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Big Ten divisions finalized

Penn State will be in a division with Ohio State, Wisconsin, Purdue, Illinois and Indiana. Updated 7:17 PM

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Bolden named starting quarterback

Robert Bolden will start against Youngstown State, becoming the first true freshman to open the season as the starting quarterback. Updated 6:44 PM

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Divisions will be announced tonight

Report: Penn State will be in same division as Ohio State, Wisconsin. Updated 3:50 PM

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Saturday's coaches at opposite ends of careers

Eric Wolford is making his coaching debut while Joe Paterno could be coaching his last season opener. Updated 1:06 PM

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Young TEs looking to fill void

If there's one thing Brett Brackett knows about Penn State's tight ends heading into Saturday's season opener, it's that they're definitely young.

Ollie Ogbu speaks at Tuesday's press conference. Ogbu and Brett Brackett will captan the Lions in 2010.

Lions name captains

Right up there with "quarterback competition" and "Big Ten expansion," "leadership" has been one of the most talked about phrases at Joe Paterno's offseason press conferences.


Updated August 31, 2010 10:35 PM
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Video: Brackett, Ogbu reflect on being named captains

2010 captains Brett Brackett and Ollie Ogbu address reporters Tuesday. Updated 10:35 PM

Paterno Press Conference

Multiple quarterbacks expected to see time against Youngstown State

A decision on the starting quarterback will likely come in the next couple days. Updated 4:26 PM

Paterno Press Conference

Video: Tuesdays with JoePa

Joe Paterno does not know who will start at quarterback Saturday against Youngstown State. Updated 4:10 PM

Brackett's role shifts

Team-wise, there are a lot of things Brett Brackett wants to accomplish this season.


Updated August 30, 2010 10:46 PM

Drawn out quarterback selection process hurts team

At this point, it doesn't even matter who the winner is.

Audio Slideshow: Student Lottery for Alabama Tickets

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Podcast: Penn State football daily

Football reporter A.J. Cassavell talks the upcoming season with Penn State historian Lou Prato. Updated 6:15 PM

Redshirt freshman Fera named starting punter

Four months ago, punter Anthony Fera was in Joe Paterno's doghouse, watching the Blue-White game from the sidelines in street clothes.


Updated August 29, 2010 8:17 PM
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2011 and 2012 football conference schedules erased

Big Ten expansion forced Penn State to reshuffle its conference schedule, including potential home games against Ohio State, Iowa and Wisconsin.


Updated August 26, 2010 7:23 PM
Penn State Football Show

Hall: Jones will be asset here

Notes from the weekly Thursday night radio show. Updated 7:23 PM

Eric Latimore (56) and Devon Still (71) make a tackle in a game against Ohio State last year. Both will play a key role on the line in 2010.

Latimore and Latham ready to contribute

Kevion Latham wants to be the main guy opposite Jack Crawford on the defensive line.

Matt McGloin throws a pass in last spring's Blue-White game.

QB's waiting for call

If the Penn State quarterbacks had it their way, they'd already know the answer.


Updated August 25, 2010 4:50 AM
Chaz Powell talks at media day.

Powell making impact at corner

When the Penn State wide receivers take the practice field, there's usually a group of excited cornerbacks waiting for them on the other side of the ball.

Astorino (28) playing last season for the Lions.

Safety leads with actions

Safety Drew Astorino admits he's not outspoken. Instead, the redshirt junior is more of the leader-by-example type - a characteristic his teammates have noticed.


Updated August 24, 2010 3:53 PM
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ESPN's Palmer picks Lions to lose five games in 2010

ESPN college football analyst Jesse Palmer adds team doesn't belong in top 25. Updated 3:53 PM

Senior Chris Colasanti (53) tackles former USC running back Stafon Johnson (13) in the 2009 Rose Bowl. Colasanti will make a larger impact this fall after a successful offseason.

Senior linebacker Colasanti to take on bigger role in 2010

Sifting through his mail one day, Al Fracassa came across an envelope sent from Penn State linebackers coach Ron Vanderlinden.


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