December 2019
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No. 10 Penn State Outlasts No. 17 Memphis 53-39 in Cotton Bowl Shootout
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No. 10 Penn State football (11-2, 7-2 Big Ten) survived No. 17 Memphis (12-2, 7-1 AAC) 53-39 in Saturday’s Cotton Bowl Classic. The game was a back and forth battle throughout, but an offensive explosion from the Nittany Lions was enough to defeat the Tigers.
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Penn State Football: For Ellis, a Dream Realized as Freshman Season Closes
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Just over a year ago Keaton Ellis was leaning up against the wall somewhere deep inside the newly opened State College Area High School surrounded by a group of no more than five reporters.
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Nature’s Ways: Northern Cardinal — The Christmas Bird
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If there is a Pennsylvania critter that represents Christmas, it must surely be the cardinal. Photographs or paintings of this colorful bird, often proudly perched on a snow-covered evergreen bough, grace many holiday greeting cards. The bright red plumage of the male against a white and green backg
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Penn State Football: Five Things to Watch as the Nittany Lions Take on Memphis
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Penn State enters its third New Years Six bowl in four years on Saturday morning to face a Memphis team playing in the biggest games in program history.
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Penn State Football to Honor Wally Triplett, 1948 Cotton Bowl Team with Helmet Decals
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Penn State football will honor Wally Triplett and its 1948 team with a commemorative sticker on the team’s helmets for Saturday’s Cotton Bowl Classic against No. 17 Memphis.
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Penn State Football: Barbour Talks Franklin Negotiations and More During Annual Bowl Update
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Penn State director of athletics Sandy Barbour isn’t overly concerned about the annual pursuit of coach James Franklin by other programs.
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Goodyear Unveils Nittany Lion Tire Art Statue as Part of Cotton Bowl Tradition
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Goodyear has officially unveiled the latest installment in one of its more creative Cotton Bowl traditions: tire art statues of both participating teams’ mascot.
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Church Cafés Offer First Night Dining Options for a Good Cause
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If you work up an appetite at this year’s First Night State College celebration, you certainly won’t be lacking for dining options, including a few that will feed your belly for a good cause.
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CATA Offering Expanded White Loop Service During First Night
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CATA will once again provide expanded White Loop service for those attending First Night New Year’s Eve festivities on Tuesday in downtown State College.
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Penn State Football: Ricky Slade Is Keeping the Faith
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“I just learned to be more patient during the season, when things aren’t going your way, that’s not necessarily a bad thing,” Slade said with a smile.