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Clifford leaving legacy of perseverance at Penn State

By Neil Rudel nrudel@altoonamirror.com UNIVERSITY PARK — Sean Clifford will exit Penn State with many of its passing records, and yet because the Nittany Lions lost their last six games against Ohio State and Michigan, he won’t be remembered among their all-time great quarterbacks. Clifford has a career record of 30-14 as a four-year starter and team captain, and his accuracy off the field is even higher than on it. As his final days as a Nittany Lion wound down, Clifford admitted he understands the fans’ impatience with him. “I love everything about Penn State, and ...

Lions improve to 6-1 with home victory

The Associated Press UNIVERSITY PARK — Jalen Pickett had 18 points, Seth Lundy scored 15 and Penn State cruised to a 70-57 victory over Lafayette on Friday night. Pickett sank 7 of 10 shots from the floor with eight assists and six rebounds for Penn State (6-1). Lundy hit 3 of 6 from 3-point range and added seven rebounds and two blocks. Camren Wynter sank three shots from beyond the arc and scored 11. Leo O’Boyle was the lone Leopard to score in double figures with 19. He made 6 of 9 shots from the floor, while his teammates sank 12 of 49. O’Boyle made 4 of 5 from distance ...

Lady Lions stay perfect

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Leilani Kapinus made two free throws with 0.9 seconds left in the game as the State women’s basketball pulled off a 60-59 victory over Toledo to preserve its perfect 6-0 season Friday at in the Daytona Beach Invitational. The Lady Lions — at 6-0 — extended their longest winning streak since the 2016-17 team achieved the feat during the non-conference season and are off to the best start since the 1996-97 season (7-0). Penn State finishes out the tournament with Fresno State Saturday at 11 a.m. Toledo (2-3) led for just 30 seconds in the game, but ...

‘Thankful’ Franklin has the holiday spirit

Following are the highlights of James Franklin’s Tuesday press conference: Saturday’s game: vs. Michigan State (4 p.m, FS1) Records: Penn State is 9-2 overall and 6-2 in the Big Ten. Michigan State is 5-6 overall and 3-5 in the Big Ten. Last week: Penn State won at Rutgers 55-10; Michigan State lost at home to Indiana in double overtime, 39-31. Rankings: Penn State is ranked No. 11 by the Associated Press. Main storyline Franklin was in a festive mood and playfully interrupted many questioners with a Thanksgiving Day preference test. “Turkey or ham,” ...

Highs & Lows

By Neil Rudel nrudel@altoonamirror.com Following are the highlights and lowlights from Penn State’s 55-10 victory over Rutgers on Saturday at SHI Stadium: Play of the game: Curtis Jacobs sacked Rutgers quarterback Gavin Wimsatt, whose fumble was returned 70 yards by Ji’Ayir Brown for a touchdown that put the Nittany Lions up 35-10 with 14:06 left in the third quarter. If the game wasn’t over by then (and it was), this was an exclamation mark. Offensive player of the game: Kaytron Allen rushed for 117 yards on 11 carries and one touchdown. Defensive player of the game: ...

Penn State blows out Rutgers, 55-10, improves to 9-2

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Penn State is rolling toward season’s end. The Nittany Lions blew out Rutgers, 55-10, Saturday at SHI Stadium, registering their third-straight blowout while improving their record to 9-2 overall and 6-2 in the Big Ten. The victory was career No. 100 for James Franklin, who has won 76 games at Penn State through nine seasons to go with his 24 in three years at Vanderbilt. Rutgers started well and led the Lions 10-7 before Penn State ran off 48 straight points. The Lions got three non-offensive touchdowns. Defensive TDs were recorded on a 14-yard fumble ...