Penn State report card
Following is Neil Rudel’s report card from Penn State’s 34-13 win over Northwestern Saturday at Ryan Field: POSITION GRADE COMMENT Quarterback A Despite wind, Clark was accurate, and his 274 yardage total could have been 350 were it not for two Zug drops in the first half. Clark has not thrown a pick in last four Big Ten games. Newsome handled final series. Running backs C+ Lions miss Green’s home-run threat. He traveled but didn’t dress. Royster got career-long 69-yard TD, but missed a couple of lanes and fumbled on reverse. Beachum welcome at goal line. Offensive line B- Protected Clark well as he was sacked just once. Got better as the game went on, but Northwestern blew up two early short-yardage plays. McCormack replaced Poti, who had a shoe problem.
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EVANSTON, Ill. — Joe Paterno warned his team all week long about a letdown.
And the Nittany Lions still had one.
Bring on the Buckeyes
Bring on the Buckeyes
EVANSTON, Ill. — Penn State’s players insist they weren’t looking past Northwestern and ahead to next week’s showdown, but now everyone can get excited about playing Ohio State at Beaver Stadiu.
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EVANSTON, Ill. -- What looked like a potential blow to Penn State's ego for three quarters turned into a blowout in just three plays.
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Some gameday notes and observations while braced for the wind chill of Lake Michigan Penn State’s leadership and maturity factor will be tested today.
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