
Johnson nears racing history
Just three races remain in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series, and Jimmy Johnson has all but wrapped up his fourth straight title. He would be the first driver to achieve this feat in the 61-year history of the championship. Of course, NASCAR has had its dominating drivers in the past: Hall of Famers Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty became racing legends as they each racked up seven Cup titles over the course of their careers. Jeff Gordon seemed to be on pace to match their record when he won four titles in seven seasons from 1995-2001. Cale Yarborough won three straight championships from 1976-1978. However, for Johnson to be on the verge of winning four in a row under today’s racing rules is difficult to fathom. This is a sport which goes to great lengths to guarantee equality of equipment, and which has beefed up its compliance policies and punishments to ensure a fair playing field (or chassis). NASCAR also revamped the championship point system in 2004.
» Full StoryFlash soccer has its day in the sun
While many of us were watching the NFL showdown between the Steelers and Vikings on Sunday, the St. Francis men’s soccer team was hosting an epic battle of their own against Monmouth, the seventh-ranked team in the nation.
» Full StoryReal men wear pink
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it is no longer just women’s athletics sporting the “Think Pink” initiative.
» Full StoryPSU hoping to defend title in field hockey
Fall of course, means football in Happy Valley, but Joe Pa’s boys are not the only Nittany Lions doing battle on campus.
» Full StoryTime to think about some happy trails
On a pretty fall day, nothing beats a walk in the woods.
Far from the sounds of traffic and television, the glare of computer screens, and the hustle and bustle of everyday life is the peaceful solitude of Mother Nature.
Tough to be a football fan last weekend
I s it just me, or are Monday’s generally more depressing when the Steelers lose on Sunday? And is it even worse when Penn State has also fallen on Saturday? And, say it isn’t so, your high school team has also stumbled on Friday?
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Kellie Goodman Poll
Should teams with below .500 records be allowed to compete in the playoffs in high school football?


