FORT LAUDERDALE — Forgive Al Golden if he feels like he’s living in a time warp. The former 1990 Nittany Lion team captain currently serves as Notre Dame’s defensive coordinator. Golden is now scheming to stop Penn State in Thursday’s College Football Playoff semifinal (7:30 p.m. ...
Carter’s injury, stopping Fighting Irish run game By Neil Rudel nrudel@altoonamirror.com Through 15 games — that’s crazy, right? — I think Penn State’s offense has shown enough versatility to be able to score through the air or on the ground. With the Nittany Lions one win from an unlikely appearance in the national championship game, I’m a little more concerned about the defense, especially with Abdul Carter’s status being questionable. At James Franklin’s most recent weekend availability — he’s scheduled to meet the media again tonight in Fort Lauderdale ...
Some post-Fiesta Bowl/pre-Orange Bowl notes awaiting the star-studded final four: n Thursday night’s College Football Playoff semifinal between Penn State and Notre Dame will break a tie in the series currently tied at 9-9-1. And what a reward the winner will get: A berth in the national championship game on Monday, Jan. 20 vs. the Ohio State-Texas winner. The matchup is especially meaningful in our region as, in addition to being in the heart of Penn State country, Notre Dame, with a local Catholic school in Bishop Guilfoyle Academy, has always boasted a strong following here ...
GLENDALE, Ariz. — During the Fiesta Bowl lead up, James Franklin mentioned that his family was enjoying the hospitality here and said his wife and daughters were taking a hot-air balloon ride. He wasn’t going. “This is a business trip,” Franklin said. “I told our guys this ...
By Neil Rudel nrudel@altoonamirror.com Some pre-game notes as Penn State attempts to ring in 2025 with a win over Boise State: When the bowl matchups were announced, the Broncos got the Nittany Lions’ attention early on with their 37-34 loss to Oregon in Eugene. Penn State had trouble matching the Ducks’ speed and couldn’t get a handle on their explosive passing game. Boise, meanwhile, might well have won the game had it not collapsed on special teams as the Broncos allowed a punt return and kickoff return for a touchdown. The Lions have spent extra time on the Boise film ...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — One of the reasons Penn State has advanced this deep into the College Football Playoff is because the Nittany Lions have outstanding team leadership. And one of their best leaders is senior center Nick Dawkins. It’s a role he’s been accustomed to from a young ...
