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Packed house
July 25, 2009 T hrough the old days when shows were staged at the Mishler Theatre to the occasional cards over the past two decades at the Jaffa Shrine Center, Altoona has always been a good boxing tow. more »»
Is end near for Bowden?
July 10, 2009 Some random observations while catching up with the sports world: n The 2009 season could settle the race between Joe Paterno and Bobby Bowden for the winningest coach in major college... more »»
In Hall of Fame moment, Franco points to roots
June 20, 2009 HERSHEY — At the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center Friday morning, in the shadow of where his Tyrone Golden Eagles’ team enjoyed its finest hour, claiming the 1999 PIAA Class AA championship, John... more »»
’Copter view yields few AAHS choices
May 17, 2009 It’s been awhile since I’ve taken the Mirror helicopter out for a spin in order to better survey the local sports landscape. more »»
Sanderson hiring may be message
April 23, 2009 In Cael Sanderson, Penn State did not just hire a wrestling coach. It hired a legend, a four-time NCAA champion and an Olympic gold medalist. more »»
NIT value will measure in time
April 4, 2009 NEW YORK — To a man, Penn State’s graduating seniors said they wanted to leave the program better than they found it four years ago. Mission accomplished. more »»
Nittany Lions should be poised for final NIT step
March 31, 2009 Credit the Nittany Lions for shaking off the disappointment of an NCAA Tournament snub and making the most of their latest National Invitation Tournament appearance. more »»
Rudel: Schedule sold Lions short
March 16, 2009 Selection Sunday marked one of the sadder days in Penn State sports history. more »»
Pieces in place
March 9, 2009 PITTSBURGH — During the course of the postseason — which Pitt hopes lasts the next four weeks — the Panthers no doubt will find themselves in a moment like the one they faced Saturday. more »»
PSU’s time has got to be right now
March 5, 2009 There haven’t been many times in its basketball history when Penn State has put itself in a must-win situation. Tonight, thankfully, is one of those. more »»
Lions receive needed boost of confidence
February 16, 2009 UNIVERSITY PARK — If Penn State’s recent three-game losing streak in the Big Ten didn’t kill the Nittany Lions’ NCAA Tournament hopes, it certainly put them on life support. more »»
PSU map to NCAAs is readable
January 24, 2009 Some random thoughts while nervously thinking seven points is a little too many to give Arizona: n This is clearly the most progress Penn State has made in six years under Ed DeChellis a... more »»
Johnson exit would be loss
January 9, 2009 Some recent news items in sports worthy of comment while hoping this is the year we see Pitt in the Final Four: ITEM: PSU may lose top recruiter. more »»
Best effort needed to ‘button’ down Rose Bowl
January 1, 2009 LOS ANGELES — USC coach Pete Carroll didn’t have any trouble finding the life of the annual Rose Bowl party Tuesday night. It was easily Joe Paterno. more »»
Lions need best effort to 'button' down Rose
December 31, 2008 LOS ANGELES -- USC coach Pete Carroll didn't have any trouble finding the life of the annual Rose Bowl party Tuesday night. It was easily Joe Paterno. more »»
PSU offense braces for ‘methodical’ game
December 31, 2008 LOS ANGELES — From the sounds of Tuesday’s press conference at the Downtown Marriott, brace yourself for a low-scoring Rose Bowl. more »»
Peeking into Penn State’s ’09 fortunes
December 29, 2008 It’s that time of the year again — time to look into my blue and white crystal ball in hopes of securing a glimpse of what lies ahead for the Nittany Lions in 2009. more »»
Extension a symbol of JoePa reign
December 19, 2008 Some recent news items in sports worthy of comment while wondering why the rest of baseball doesn’t turn on the Yankees: ITEM: JoePa signs extensio. more »»
Rudel: Did Devlin, JoePa leap too soon?
December 12, 2008 Joe Paterno has often said Penn State could win with third-string quarterback Paul Cianciolo. He may have to find out in the Rose Bowl. more »» |
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