RANDY SIDLER
BILL DUGAN
MICHAEL ZORDICH
Middle guard, 1977, Danville, Pa., selected by the Associated Press. Sidler’s 65 tackles included four quarterback sacks and two others for losses. He is in insurance sales in his hometown of Danville, Pa.
Tackle, 1980, Hornell, N.Y., selected by the Football Coaches. Dugan played in the National Football League with Seattle (1981-83), Minnesota (1984) and the New York Giants (1987). In the plumbing/heating repair business, he lives in Hornell, N.Y.
Strong safety, 1985, Youngstown, Ohio, selected by the Football Writers and Scripps-Howard. Zordich was credited with 60 tackles. His top play of 1985 came in the first minute of the opener at Maryland when he returned an interception 32 yards for a TD. He played for the New York Jets (1987-88), Phoenix (1989-93) and Philadelphia (1994-98) of the National Football League. Zordich is a member of the Philadelphia Eagles’ coaching staff.
MATT BAHR Kicker, 1978, State College, Pa., selected by The Football News, NEA, The Sporting News, United Press International, and Walter Camp. Bahr broke his brother’s (Chris) NCAA percentage record, hitting 22 of 27 field goals (81.5 percent) to hold the record for several years. Four times he kicked four field goals in a game. He spent his National Football League career with Pittsburgh (1979-80), San Francisco (1981), Cleveland (1981-89), the New York Giants (1990-92), Philadelphia (1993) and New England (1993-95). He lives in Pittsburgh, Pa., where he is a design engineer. BRUCE CLARK Defensive tackle, 1978 and 1979, New Castle, Pa., selected by the Associated Press, The Football News, Football Writers, Football Coaches, and United Press International in 1978 and by The Football News, Football Writers, The Sporting News, Football Coaches, NEA, Walter Camp, and United Press International in 1979. In 1978, Clark had 51 tackles, including 21 for losses. He had four quarterback sacks and three fumbles recovered in winning the Lombardi Award as the nation’s outstanding lineman/linebacker. In 1979, he missed the end of the season with a knee injury, but managed 40 tackles (seven for losses), three quarterback sacks and three fumbles recovered. He played with New Orleans (1983-88) and Kansas City (1989) of the National Football League after spending several years in the Canadian Football League. Clark played in the World League of American Football in 1991-92. CHUCK FUSINA Quarterback, 1978, McKees Rocks, Pa., selected by the Associated Press, Football Writers, Football Coaches, NEA, United Press International, and Walter Camp. Fusina led the Lions to an 11-0 regular-season, passing for 1,859 yards and 11 TDs (137-for-242), while winning the Maxwell Award as the nation’s outstanding player. He played in the National Football League with Tampa Bay (1979-82) and Green Bay (1986). He lives in Pittsburgh, Pa., where he works in medical sales. PETE HARRIS Safety, 1978, Mount Holly, N.J., selected by United Press International. Harris led the nation with 10 interceptions and 155 return yards. He had 28 tackles, recovered two fumbles and broke up five passes. Harris died August 9, 2006 in West Palm Beach, Fla. MATT MILLEN Defensive tackle, 1978, Hokendauqua, Pa., selected by Walter Camp and United Press International. Millen made 54 tackles, including nine quarterback sacks, blocked a punt and caused two fumbles as a junior. He missed most of his senior year with an injury. He played with the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders (198088), San Francisco (1989-90), and Washington (1991) of the National Football League. The former president and CEO of the Detroit Lions (2000-08) serves as a television analyst for ABC/ESPN and the NFL Network.
SEAN FARRELL Guard, 1980 and 1981, Westhampton Beach, N.Y., selected by The Football News in 1980 and by Walter Camp, The Football News, Football Coaches, Football Writers, Associated Press, United Press International, NEA, and The Sporting News in 1981. Farrell was a finalist for the Lombardi and Outland awards. He was the No. 1 choice of Tampa Bay in the 1982 National Football League Draft and played there (1982-86) before time with New England (1987-89), Denver (199091) and Seattle (1992). He is a divisional manager for Advest, a securities firm, in Washington, D.C. CURT WARNER Tailback, 1981 and 1982, Pineville, W.Va., selected by Walter Camp and United Press International in 1981 and by Senior Team in 1982. In 1981, Warner rushed for 1,044 yards and scored nine touchdowns. He led Penn State to its first national title in 1982, rushing for 1,041 yards and eight TDs and catching 24 passes for 335 yards and five scores. Warner gained 100 or more yards 18 times in his career, including the final five games. The No. 1 pick of Seattle in the 1983 National Football League Draft, he played seven seasons (1983-89) there before signing with the Los Angeles Rams in 1990. Warner owns an automobile dealership and lives in Camas, Wash. He was inducted into the National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame in 2009. WALKER LEE ASHLEY Defensive end, 1982, Jersey City, N.J., selected by Athlon Publications. Ashley had 52 tackles, three fumbles recovered and two fumbles caused. He had seven tackles in the 1982 National Championship win over Georgia. He played with Minnesota (1983-88, 90) and Kansas City (1989) of the National Football League. He lives in St. Paul, Minn., where he is in environmental products marketing. KENNY JACKSON Flanker, 1982 and 1983, Mount Holly, N.J., selected by the Associated Press in 1982 and by NEA in 1983. Jackson was Penn State’s first All-American wide receiver, catching 41 passes for 697 yards and seven TDs in 1982. He owned 27 school records after his senior year. Jackson, a No. 1 draft pick, played with Philadelphia (1984-88, 9091) and Houston (1989) in the National Football League. He served on the Penn State football coaching staff from 1993 to 2000 and was an assistant coach with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2001-03. MARK ROBINSON Safety, 1982, Silver Spring, Md., selected by the Football Writers, NEA, and The Sporting News. Robinson finished second on the team with 70 tackles and intercepted four passes. He also had two interceptions and was credited with nine tackles in the National Championship win over Georgia. He played with Kansas City (1984-87) and Tampa Bay (1988-91) of the National Football League. He lives in Palm Harbor, Fla., and owns a private school.
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SHANE CONLAN Outside linebacker, 1985 and 1986, Frewsburg, N.Y., selected by NEA in 1985 and by Walter Camp, The Football News, Football Writers, Football Coaches, Associated Press, United Press International, and College and Pro Football Newsweekly in 1986. The sixth Penn State two-time All-American, Conlan led the 1986 squad in tackles with 79, including a team-high 63 solo stops. In the 1986 National Championship game with Miami (Fla.) in the Fiesta Bowl, Conlan’s second interception, and his 38-yard return to the five-yard line, set up the Lions’ winning touchdown. The 1987 National Football League Defensive Rookie-of-the-Year and No. 1 draft pick of Buffalo, Conlan played with the Bills (1987-92) and the Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams (1993-95). He lives in Sewickley, Pa. CHRIS CONLIN Tackle, 1986, Glenside, Pa., selected by the Football Writers. Although he missed two games with a knee injury, Conlin was one of eight players nominated for the Outland Trophy as the nation’s top lineman. A three-year starter, he was chosen by Miami in the fifth round of the 1987 National Football League Draft. He played with the Dolphins (1987) and Indianapolis (199091). He lives in Davie, Fla., and coached in the Arena Football League. D.J. DOZIER Halfback, 1986, Virginia Beach, Va., selected by Walter Camp. It was Dozier’s six-yard TD run in the 1987 Fiesta Bowl that brought the Lions their second National Championship. Dozier became the first back to lead Penn State in rushing four consecutive seasons when he posted 811 yards on 171 carries. Dozier was selected in the first round of the 1987 National Football League Draft by Minnesota, where he spent four seasons (1987-90). He played with Detroit in 1991. He also played baseball in the New York Mets’ farm system. Dozier is a minister. TIM JOHNSON Defensive tackle, 1986, Sarasota, Fla., selected by Walter Camp. Johnson led the defensive linemen in tackles with 33 and made five sacks for 30 yards in losses. He was a sixth-round pick by Pittsburgh in the 1987 National Football League Draft. He played with the Steelers (1987-89), Washington (1990-95) and Cincinnati (1996). Johnson is a senior associate pastor and lives in Brentwood, Tenn.