July 2013
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Willis and Carson Talk Differences Between Butler and Roof
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He has yet to coach a game in his new role as defensive coordinator, but two of his senior leaders like what they see from John Butler so far. “Ton of fun to play for,” said middle linebacker Glenn Carson at Big Ten Media Days. “He’s so energetic and passionate for the game. He’s…
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Waupelani Heights Fire Victims Getting By Three Weeks Later
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Three weeks following the devastating Waupelani Heights fire that left 40 people homeless, residents are starting to get back to relative normalcy. The fire, which luckily resulted in no injuries, destroyed the 19-unit apartment building on Waupelani Drive on July 4 during the middle of Fourth Fest celebrations. It took 40 firefighters to control…
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Penn State Football: BFF’s Matt Millen and Bill O’Brien Forge a Special Bond
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Penn State coach Bill O’Brien and Penn State football legend Matt Millen are kindred spirits and hardly an odd couple, since both seem much more Oscar than Felix. The pairing really works, as the two have something big in common: A deep love of Penn State football.
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Penn State and West Virginia in Talks Regarding Possible Future Series
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Want to see another regional rivalry restored? Penn State and West Virginia might just meet again.
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Malcolm Willis: ‘It’s Still Us Against the World’
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Malcolm Willis does not field nearly as many questions about the NCAA sanctions as he did at this time last year, but he insists Penn State’s rallying cry remains the same. “It’s still us against the world,” said the senior safety Thursday morning at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago. “That’s still our mentality.”…
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John Urschel Encourages B1G Players to Plan for Life After Football
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John Urschel started off with a joke and exited the stage to a standing ovation. Speaking on behalf of the players at the 42nd annual Big Ten Kickoff luncheon, the right guard and 4.0 mathematics student encouraged fellow players to take advantage of the privilege of being a student athlete.
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Graham Spanier Loses Bid for Early Look at Prosecution Case
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Lawyers had asked for a transcript of Spanier’s Grand Jury testimony. They also wanted to see any documents the prosecution planned to introduce during the preliminary hearing along with a list of witnesses that may be called.
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O’Brien Expresses Desire for More Night Games
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One easy way for a college football program to get additional national exposure is through primetime broadcasts. For Penn State, being visible on television is one key to navigating through the remaining sanctions years. Naturally, head coach Bill O’Brien would like to play more night games. “I was impressed by our night game atmosphere,”…