2011 Spring Football Guide

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Location: University Park, Pa. 16802 Enrollment: 38,594 (undergraduate); 44,034 (University Park) Nickname: Nittany Lions Colors: Blue & White Stadium (Capacity): Beaver Stadium (107,282) Stadium Surface: Natural Grass Conference: Big Ten President: Dr. Graham Spanier Athletic Director: Tim Curley Football Coach: Joe Paterno Associate Athletic Director for Football Administration: Fran Ganter Director of Football Operations: Tom Venturino Football Office Phone: (814) 865-0412 Senior wide receiver Derek Moye is one of 16 starters and 42 lettermen returning from the 2010 season.

NITTANY LION NOTEBOOK Forty-Two Lettermen Return

...And All-Time

Penn State returns 42 lettermen from last season — 18 on offense, 23 on defense and one specialist. Three letterwinners from the 2009 season who were injured and did not play last year also return — running back Brandon Beachum, wide receiver Curtis Drake and tight end Andrew Szczerba — bringing the total to 45 returnees. The Nittany Lions have lost the services of 18 lettermen for spring practice — eight on offense, eight on defense and two specialists.

Penn State’s 818 victories all-time rank sixth in the nation. The Nittany Lions are among only eight schools with 800 wins.

Sixteen Starters Are Back Penn State returns 16 starters from the 2010 squad, along with 17 players who have made at least one start during their careers. Seven starters are back on offense and eight on defense, along with placekicker Collin Wagner. The 17 additional returning players that have made starts have a combined total of 86 starts (47 defense and 39 offense) amongst them, led by safety Nick Sukay (19), offensive lineman DeOn’tae Pannell (9) and running back Joe Suhey (9). Five All-Big Ten Honorees Return Among the returnees are five Nittany Lions who earned honorable-mention All-Big Ten recognition in 2010: senior safety Drew Astorino, senior tackle Quinn Barham, senior cornerback D’Anton Lynn, senior wide receiver Derek Moye and senior defensive tackle Devon Still. Lions Among Wins Leaders Recently... Penn State has a 58-19 record since the start of the 2005 season, with its 75.3 winning percentage tied for No. 12 in the nation with Oregon. The Nittany Lions have won 60 of their last 79 games overall, dating to the final two contests of the 2004 season.

125th Penn State Football Season Penn State will be celebrating its 125th season of varsity football during the 2011 campaign. The Nittany Lions enter the season with an all-time mark of 818-35742 since their inaugural season in 1887. One Of Nation’s Toughest Venues Penn State has won 38 of its last 44 home games dating to a Senior Day win over Michigan State in 2004. The Nittany Lions were 7-0 in Beaver Stadium in 2005 and 2008 and 6-1 in 2006 and ’07. Penn State owns a superlative 247-61 (80.2) all-time record in the nation’s second-largest facility, which opened in 1960.

2011 PENN STATE SCHEDULE Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec.

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INDIANA STATE ALABAMA at Temple EASTERN MICHIGAN at Indiana* IOWA* (1) PURDUE* (2) at Northwestern* ILLINOIS* NEBRASKA* (3) at Ohio State* at Wisconsin* Big Ten Championship Game (4)

(1) All-University/Varsity “S” Day; (2) Homecoming; (3) Senior Day; (4) Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis.

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ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS Associate Athletic Director for Business Relations & Communications: Greg Myford Assistant Athletic Director for Communications/ Football Contact: Jeff Nelson Secondary Football Contacts: Brian Siegrist & John Regenfuss Associate Director of Athletic Communications: Stephanie Petulla Assistant Directors of Athletic Communications: Susan Bedsworth, Pat Donghia, Kristina Petersen Athletic Communications Assistants: Jeremy Fallis, Kenny Kline Publications Manager: Barry Jones GoPSUsports.com Media Specialist: Tony Mancuso Athletic Communications Administrative Assistants: Shirley Irvin, Maggie Redden Director of Communications & Branding for Football: Guido D’Elia Athletic Communications Phone: (814) 865-1757 Athletic Communications Fax: (814) 863-3165 Athletic Communications Address: 101-D Bryce Jordan Center University Park, Pa. 16802

TEAM INFORMATION 2010 Record: 7-6 2010 Big Ten Conference Record: 4-4 (4th, tie) Offensive Formation: Multiple Defensive Formation: Multiple Lettermen Returning/Lost: 42/18 Starters Returning/Lost: 16/8 Blue-White Game: Saturday, April 16, 2 p.m.

HISTORY First Year of Football: 1887 All-time Record: 818-357-42, 124 seasons Sixth nationally in victories. All-time Bowl Record: 27-14-2 (65.1 winning percentage) Second in bowl winning percentage (20 or more appearances). Third in bowl victories. Years in Post-season Play: 43 Eighth in all-time bowl appearances.

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Big Ten Winner Will Receive Stagg-Paterno Trophy In December 2010, the Big Ten Conference announced that the winning team in the Big Ten Football Championship game will receive the Stagg-Paterno Championship Trophy. The trophy pays homage to Paterno and Amos Alonzo Stagg, who won 199 games at the University of Chicago when the Maroons were Big Ten members. Paterno ranks fifth among Big Ten coaches all-time with 154 wins since the Nittany Lions began conference play in 1993. Stagg’s win total is the second-highest total in Big Ten history. Seven Bowl Teams On Slate

The winner of the Big Ten Football Championship game will receive the Stagg-Paterno Championship Trophy. Joe Paterno enters the 2011 season, his 46th as head coach at Penn State, with a major college record 401 wins and 24 victories in bowl games.

Non-Conference Success Penn State has a 64-14 (82.1) record in non-conference games since starting Big Ten Conference play in 1993, including victories against: Arizona, Auburn, Florida State, LSU, Louisville (2), Miami (Fla.), Maryland, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Oregon, Oregon State, Pittsburgh (3), South Florida, Southern California (3), Southern Mississippi (2), Tennessee (2), Texas, Texas A&M (2), Texas Tech, Virginia and UCF (2). The Nittany Lions have won 18 of their last 21 nonconference games, with the lone losses coming to Southern California in the 2009 Rose Bowl, at Alabama (2010) and to Florida in the 2011 Outback Bowl. Big Ten Welcomes Nebraska Penn State’s 19th season of Big Ten Conference competition will bring significant changes. Nebraska officially joins the Big Ten on July 1 and will begin football play this fall, with the 12 institutions split into the Leaders and Legends Divisions. The Nittany Lions are in the Leaders Division with Illinois, Indiana, Ohio State, Purdue and Wisconsin and

will play their division foes every season, as well as protected crossover opponent Nebraska. Penn State will play two other teams from the Legends Division each season on a rotating basis, with Iowa and Northwestern set for the 2011 and ‘12 seasons. Michigan, Michigan State and Minnesota are the other Legends Division members. The Nittany Lions will open Big Ten play on Oct. 1, visiting Indiana, and the conference home-opener is Oct. 8 against Iowa. Penn State’s Homecoming game is Oct. 15 against Purdue and Senior Day is Nov. 12 when the Cornhuskers visit in the 14th meeting between the national powers. Penn State leads the series, 7-6, and the squads will be meeting for the first time since 2003. Nebraska last visited Beaver Stadium in 2002.

The Nittany Lions will face seven teams that played in bowl games last year, including four at home. Among the teams coming to Beaver Stadium this fall are 2010 bowl teams Alabama (Capital One), Iowa (Insight), Illinois (Texas) and Nebraska (Holiday). Penn State also will face three bowl teams on the road in Northwestern (Ticket City), Ohio State (Sugar) and Wisconsin (Rose). Alabama Returns To Happy Valley Penn State and Alabama renewed their rivalry last year in Tuscaloosa and the Crimson Tide will visit Beaver Stadium on Sept. 10 for the first time since the Tide claimed a 17-16 win in 1989. Alabama leads the series, 9-5, with the teams playing every season from 1981-90 after meeting in a pair of Sugar Bowls during the second half of the 1970s. Virgina, Syracuse, Rutgers Ahead Penn State played Notre Dame in 2006 and ‘07 and renewed its rivalry with Syracuse in 2008 and ‘09. The Nittany Lions and Orange will open the 2013 season at the New Meadowlands Stadium. Following the current series with Alabama, the Nittany Lions will play Virginia in 2012 and ’13 and Rutgers in 2014 and ’15.

Big Ten Championship Game Dec. 3 The winners of the Leaders and Legends Divisions will play in the inaugural Big Ten Championship game in primetime on Saturday, Dec. 3, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Fox Sports is the official television partner of the 2011-16 Big Ten Championship games. Kickoff time is TBA.

NITTANY LION FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF & SUPPORT PERSONNEL Head Coach: Joe Paterno (Brown ‘50) Penn State Record: 401-135-3 (74.7), 45 seasons Bowl Record: 24-12-1

Jeremy Scott (Lock Haven ‘96); Speed Development Coach Travis Rundle (Albion ‘02); Administrative Assistant Terrell Golden (Penn State ‘08); Graduate Assistant Todd Kulka; Academic Counselor Brady Rourke; Academic Coordinator Dr. Wayne Sebastianelli; Director of Athletic Medicine Dr. Doug Aukerman; Team Physician George Salvaterra, Mike Black & Wes Sohns; Football Trainers Brad Caldwell; Equipment & Facilities Coordinator Kirk Diehl; Coordinator, Practice Facilities Pat Foley & Jevin Stone; Video Coordinators Sandi Segursky; Administrative Assistant to the Head Coach Mary Balboni, Angie Hummel & Dianna Weaver; Administrative Assistants Kelly Thomas; Administrative Assistant, Letterman’s Club Deloris Brobeck; Administrative Assistant, Academic Support Center

ASSISTANT COACHES Dick Anderson (Penn State ‘63), 34th season; Offensive Line (Guards & Centers) Tom Bradley (Penn State ‘79), 33rd season; In Charge of Defense/Cornerbacks Kermit Buggs (Norfolk State ‘95), 4th season; Safeties Galen Hall (Penn State ‘63), 8th season; In Charge of Offense/Running Backs Larry Johnson (Elizabeth City State ‘73), 16th season; Defensive Line Bill Kenney (Norwich ‘82), 24th season; Offensive Tackles & Tight Ends Mike McQueary (Penn State ‘97), 8th season; Wide Receivers/Recruiting Coordinator Jay Paterno (Penn State ‘90), 17th season; Quarterbacks Ron Vanderlinden (Albion ‘78), 11th season; Linebackers Bill Kavanaugh (Bentley ‘04); Graduate Assistant Elijah Robinson (Penn State ‘08); Graduate Assistant John Thomas (Muskingum ‘84); Strength & Conditioning Coach

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Victories Leader Joe Paterno is the all-time wins leader among major college coaches, owning a career record of 401-135-3 (74.7) through 45 seasons. Amos Alonzo Stagg’s 578 games top all major college coaches. He is followed by Paterno (539), Bobby Bowden (522), Pop Warner (481) and Paul “Bear” Bryant (425). Paterno’s 45 years as head coach are the most at one institution all-time among major college coaches. No. 4 Winning Percentage Among Active Coaches In addition to his record victories total, Joe Paterno ranks fourth in winning percentage (74.7) among active Football Bowl Subdivision (Division I-A) coaches with 10 or more years as an FBS head coach. Jim Tressel (Ohio State) leads with an 82.8 winning percentage (106-22) through 10 seasons, followed by Oklahoma’s Bob Stoops (80.6, 129-31), TCU’s Gary Patterson (77.8, 9828), Paterno and Georgia’s Mark Richt (73.8, 96-34). Tailback Stephfon Green has run for more than 1,000 yards in his career and is one of 18 lettermen returning on offense.

Five Big Ten New Year’s Day Bowls

Among Best In BCS, New Year’s Bowls

The Big Ten’s post-season lineup for the 2010-13 seasons includes six bowl games to be featured annually on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, including five contests on Jan. 1. In 2009, the conference announced four-year bowl extensions with the Capital One (vs. SEC), Outback (SEC) and Insight (Big 12) and new four-year bowl agreements with the Progressive Gator, Texas and TicketCity Classic. The Big Ten is in the midst of an eight-year extension with the Rose Bowl through the 2013 season. This Big Ten bowl lineup will run concurrently with the latest Bowl Championship Series contract. The Big Ten’s 2010-13 bowl lineup begins in late December with the Texas Bowl in Houston against a Big 12 opponent, followed by six more contests played over an estimated 26-hour period on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The Insight Bowl will be played in late December, followed by five more conference bowl games over a roughly nine-hour period on Jan. 1 or 2, including the TicketCity Classic (vs. Big 12/Conference USA), Capital One Bowl, Outback Bowl, Gator Bowl (SEC) and the Rose Bowl Game presented by Citi.

Over the past six years, the Nittany Lions have won two Big Ten Championships, won four bowl games and played in five New Year’s or Bowl Championship Series (BCS) games, the nation's third-highest total. Joe Paterno has led Penn State to 25 New Year’s or BCS contests, compiling a 17-8 record.

Nation’s No. 2 Bowl Winning Pct. The Nittany Lions are 27-14-2 in bowl games, with their 65.1 winning percentage second in the nation among schools that have at least 20 bowl appearances. Penn State trails only Southern California, which has a 32-16 (66.7) post-season mark. Penn State ranks No. 3 in the nation with its 27 bowl wins and No. 8 with 43 appearances. Big Ten Bowl Leader Penn State leads all Big Ten institutions in bowl victories (27), appearances (43) and winning percentage (65.1). The Nittany Lions are 10-4 in post-season contests since starting Big Ten competition in 1993, winning four of their last six bowl games, including three New Year’s Day games — FedEx Orange, Outback and Capital One.

Second In Wins In Big Ten Since 1993 Penn State will be playing its 19th season as a member of the Big Ten Conference this fall. Since 1993, the Nittany Lions are second in the Big Ten in overall victories with a 154-68 record. Penn State is 90-54 in conference contests, trailing only Ohio State and Michigan. Big Ten No-Plays Penn State will not meet Legends Division members Michigan, Michigan State and Minnesota during the 2011 and 2012 regular-seasons. Two teams from the Legends Division will rotate onto the Nittany Lions’ schedule every two years. Penn State will play Nebraska every season as a protected crossover game. Fifty Years In Beaver Stadium The Nittany Lions moved across campus and into Beaver Stadium for the 1960 season. Penn State owns a superlative 247-61 (80.2) record through 51 seasons in the nation’s second-largest facility, having won 38 of its last 44 home games. Sixty-Two Seasons In Happy Valley Joe Paterno is in his 62nd season as a member of the Penn State coaching staff. He came to Penn State with new head coach Rip Engle before graduating from Brown University in 1950. After 16 seasons as an assistant coach under Engle, Paterno was named the Nittany Lions’ 14th head football coach on February 19, 1966. The Hall of Fame mentor is entering his 46th season as head coach.

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Paterno Longevity Amazing Since Joe Paterno became head coach in 1966, there have been 883 head coaching changes in Division I-A football, an average of more than six changes per institution, including 22 changes after the 2010 season. There have been 35 head coaches at the other Big Ten institutions since the Nittany Lions began conference play in 1993. All-Time Leader In Bowl Wins And Appearances Joe Paterno owns a post-season record of 24-12-1, a winning percentage of 66.2, including a 17-8 mark in New Year’s Day bowl games. Paterno is the all-time leader in bowl wins and appearances (37) and his winning percentage is No. 3 all-time among coaches with at least 15 bowl appearances. Paterno Receives NCAA President’s Gerald Ford Award Joe Paterno received the 2011 NCAA President’s Gerald R. Ford Award from Mark Emmert at the NCAA Convention in January. The NCAA President’s Gerald R. Ford Award, named in recognition of former President Gerald Ford, honors an individual who has provided significant leadership as an advocate for intercollegiate athletics on a continuous basis over the course of their career. Paterno is the ninth recipient of the Ford Award. Previous winners include former NCAA President Myles Brand, Billie Jean King, James Frank, Christine Grant, Birch Bayh, John Wooden, William Friday and Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh.

ALL-TIME COACHING WINS 478 408 401 389 323 319 315 314 300

John Gagliardi (active) Eddie Robinson Joe Paterno (active) Bobby Bowden Bear Bryant Pop Warner Roy Kidd Amos Alonzo Stagg Tubby Raymond


STATISTICAL RANKINGS NCAA & BIG TEN TEAM RANKINGS Category

Junior defensive end Pete Massaro earned first-team Academic All-America honors last year and brought a 3.82 grade-point average into the spring semester. Massaro, who posted 3.5 sacks and 8.0 tackles for loss last year, will miss the 2011 season after suffering a torn ACL in spring practice.

Academic All-America Candidates

Forty Lions Compile 3.0 Fall GPA

The Penn State football team has had at least one Capital One Academic All-American® in each of the past nine seasons, including a school-record five in 2008 and three more in 2009 and again in 2010. Junior defensive end Pete Massaro earned firstteam Academic All-America® honors last year and was joined by 2010 seniors Chris Colasanti and Stefen Wisniewski. A finance student, Massaro brought a 3.82 grade-point average into the spring semester and heads Penn State’s 2011 Academic All-America® candidates. Sophomore guard John Urschel brought a perfect 4.00 GPA into the spring. He and senior linebacker Nate Stupar (3.63 GPA) also will be among the Nittany Lions’ primary Academic All-America® candidates. Nominees for Capital One Academic All-America® consideration must have at least a 3.30 cumulative grade-point average and be a starter or key reserve.

The Penn State football team produced another outstanding academic performance during the Fall 2010 semester, with 40 squad members compiling at least a 3.0 grade-point average. Among the 40 Nittany Lions, 16 earned Dean’s List recognition by posting a 3.5 GPA or higher in the fall semester. The superlative academic performance brings the number of returning Nittany Lion football student-athletes to 43 who had a cumulative 3.0 GPA through the fall, just off the record total of 46 from the 2004 and 2008 fall semesters. Three Nittany Lions compiled a perfect 4.0 GPA during the fall semester: freshman defensive end Brad Bars, redshirt freshman guard John Urschel and senior wide receiver Graham Zug. Urschel brought a 4.0 cumulative GPA into his fourth semester. Bars led 14 true freshmen that recorded a 3.0 GPA or higher last fall. The Nittany Lions had 19 Academic All-Big Ten football honorees during the 2010 season, improving their conference-leading total to 260 since starting conference play in 1993.

Fifteen First-Team Academic All-Americans® In Past Five Years For the third consecutive year, the Penn State football program was at the head of the class in Capital One Academic All-America® selections. Senior guard Stefen Wisniewski became the first Penn State football studentathlete to earn Academic All-America® three times, with first-team nods in 2009 and 2010. Senior linebacker Chris Colasanti and defensive end Pete Massaro also were first-team Academic AllAmericans® in 2010. A program-record five Nittany Lions were selected to the 2008 Academic All-America® team. Penn State has had a nation’s best 15 Academic All-Americans® over the past five years, with 13 first-team honorees. During Joe Paterno’s tenure, Penn State has had 47 Capital One Academic All-Americans®, with 37 earning first-team honors. The Nittany Lions’ 49 Academic AllAmericans® all-time are No. 3 in the nation among Football Bowl Subdivision programs.

Lions’ Graduation Success Rate In Top 10 Percent Nationally Penn State football student-athletes that enrolled in the University from 2000-03 compiled a Graduation Success Rate (GSR) of 84 percent, in the top 10 percent among the nation’s 120 Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) institutions, according to NCAA data released in October 2010. Penn State’s 84 percent GSR was significantly higher than the 67 percent FBS average and was second to Northwestern among Big Ten Conference institutions, according to the NCAA. Penn State recorded the highest GSR and federal graduation rate among teams ranked in the final 2009 Associated Press Top 25 poll, according to NCAA data from November 2009. Penn State football student-athletes that enrolled in the University in the fall of 2002 earned a federal graduation rate of 89 percent, easily the best among the teams ranked in the final AP poll.

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Big Ten

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NCAA INDIVIDUAL RANKINGS Category Field Goals

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Collin Wagner

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BIG TEN INDIVIDUAL RANKINGS Category

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The Nittany Lions’ 89 percent federal graduation rate led all Big Ten Conference institutions and was 34 points above the 55 percent FBS average, according to the NCAA data. The Nittany Lions also led all 2009 AP Top 25 teams with a program-record 85 percent Graduation Success Rate. The figure was based on Penn State football student-athletes entering the University in the fall of 1999 through 2002. Penn State’s 85 percent Graduation Success Rate was significantly higher than the 67 percent FBS average and was second to Northwestern among Big Ten Conference institutions, according to the NCAA.


Experience Returning At Quarterback The Nittany Lions return two quarterbacks with starting experience. Redshirt junior Matt McGloin started five of the last six games last season. Appearing in nine games, the Scranton native threw for 1,548 yards, including 14 touchdowns. McGloin averaged 172.0 yards per contest while completing 55 percent of his passes. Sophomore Rob Bolden appeared in 10 games last season, including eight starts. He was the first Penn State true freshman quarterback to start a seasonopener since 1910. Bolden threw for 1,360 yards and five touchdowns, while completing 58 percent of his passes. Junior Kevin Newsome and redshirt freshman Paul Jones also will be challenging for what should be a highly-competitive battle for the position. Trio Of Starters Return To Line

Senior left tackle Quinn Barham started all 13 games last season and is one of three starters returning to a Penn State offensive line that finished second in the Big Ten, allowing just 12 sacks.

Penn State-Florida No. 4 TV Audience Among All Bowl Games The Penn State-Florida meeting in the 2011 Outback Bowl delivered an impressive television audience, ranking as the fourth-highest rated contest among all 35 bowl games and doubling the audience from the 2010 game in Tampa. The ESPN on ABC telecast of the contest between the Nittany Lions and Gators delivered a 7.1 rating, translating into 8.17 million U.S. TV households and 12.445 million viewers, producing the highest rating for a college football game on ABC during the 2010 season. The 2011 Outback Bowl, which kicked at 1 p.m. on New Year’s Day, garnered a higher rating and larger TV audience than two Bowl Championship Series games played in primetime. The Penn State-Florida contest produced a 103 percent increase over the 4.01 million TV households that watched the 2010 Outback Bowl on ESPN. The Nittany Lions and Gators also produced a TV rating that was 101 percent higher than the 3.5 figure the 2010 Outback Bowl earned. The BCS National Championship Game (15.3 rating), the Rose Bowl (11.3) and the Allstate Sugar Bowl (8.2) were the only bowl games to record a higher TV rating than Penn State-Florida in the 2011 Outback Bowl.

Senior tackles Quinn Barham and Chima Okoli will anchor the offensive line, a unit that finished second in the Big Ten in fewest sacks allowed last year with 12. The Nittany Lions return three players with starting experience from 2010, including Barham, Okoli and senior guard Johnnie Troutman. Barham, who started all 13 games at left tackle in 2010, evolved into a very consistent performer on the Penn State offensive line and should again play a big role for the Nittany Lions. Okoli, who showed good progress throughout the season, started eight games at right tackle. Troutman, who started the final 11 games at left guard, has been in the starting lineup in 18 games over the past two seasons. With nine games of starting experience, senior DeOn’tae Pannell could play a big role on the offensive line, having played guard and tackle during his career. Junior center Matt Stankiewitch also could emerge as a significant contributor. Talented Receiving Corps Coming off a breakout season in 2010, Derek Moye is among the top returning receivers in the Big Ten and the nation. He made 53 receptions for 885 yards and eight touchdowns in 2010. Moye’s 16.7 average per reception was good for No. 2 in the Big Ten and he

caught at least one touchdown pass in seven of the last eight games. Junior wide receiver Justin Brown also returns to the starting lineup after a strong finish to the 2010 season. Brown made significant progress for the Nittany Lions last fall. The athletic receiver, who provides a big target for the passing game, finished third on the squad with 33 receptions for 452 yards and a score. Devon Smith and the return of Curtis Drake will bolster the athleticism in the Nittany Lion passing game. Smith tallied 27 receptions in 2010 and will play a key role in the offense. Drake, who was sidelined with a leg injury in 2010, brings good speed and route running ability to the receiving corps. He re-injured his leg in spring practice, but should be 100 percent in time for preseason camp. Sophomore Brandon Moseby-Felder also could emerge as a bigger contributor. Senior Andrew Szczerba and sophomores Kevin Haplea and Garry Gilliam bring experience, size and talent to the tight end position. Szczerba missed all of last season with a back injury and Gilliam suffered a season-ending knee injury in the Big Ten-opener at Iowa. Depth Bolsters Backfield Despite the graduation of Evan Royster, the program’s all-time leading rusher, the Nittany Lions will field one of the deepest backfields in the Big Ten. Sophomore Silas Redd and senior Stephfon Green are poised to see the bulk of the carries at the tailback position. Redd emerged as the primary backup for Royster in the second half of last season. The sophomore, who tallied 437 yards and two scores as a freshman, brings superb athleticism and a downhill running style to the field. Green finished third on the squad in rushing last season. With great speed in the open field, Green also is a dangerous receiver out of the backfield. Senior Joe Suhey and junior Michael Zordich emerged as consistent runners, receivers and blockers at the fullback position in 2010. Both players will be big contributors for the offense in the fall. Penn State will welcome the return of senior Brandon Beachum to the corps of backs after being sidelined in 2010 with a knee injury. Sophomore tailback Curtis Dukes also could emerge as a bigger contributor.

Sophomore tailback Silas Redd finished second on the team with 437 rushing yards in 2010, averaging 5.7 yards per carry.

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Two Starters Back On D-Line The Nittany Lions return seven lettermen to the defensive line. The deep pool of talent includes two upperclass starters. Senior Jack Crawford, who battled a foot injury in 2010. Crawford has started 19 games over the past two seasons and again will play a central role in the Nittany Lion pass rush. The end finished with 4.5 tackles for a loss in 2010. Pete Massaro emerged as a big-play down lineman last year, with 37 tackles, 8.0 TFL and 3.5 sacks. A starter in the final 11 games of the season, Massaro suffered a torn ACL during spring practice and will miss the 2011 season. Senior Eric Latimore, who returns from a wrist injury, and junior Sean Stanley also should play a significant role in the rotation at end. Moving to the interior, senior Devon Still will be the focal point of the defensive line. A starter in 12 games last year, Still finished the season as the team’s leader in TFL (10.0) and sacks (4.0), and recorded a careerhigh 3.5 TFL against Florida in the Outback Bowl. Junior Jordan Hill, sophomore DaQuan Jones and junior James Terry are among the leading candidates for a starting tackle assignment, as well. Hill started four games last season. Linebacker Unit Features Seven Returning Lettermen A number of key injuries in 2010 opened the door for several talented linebackers to see playing time alongside Chris Colasanti last fall. Senior Nate Stupar is the top returning tackler from the unit. The State College product started seven games, finishing third on the squad with 73 hits. Junior Michael Mauti is back to full strength after battling injuries in 2010 and is poised for a strong season. A starter in seven games, Mauti finished fifth on the

Senior defensive tackle Devon Still led the team in tackles for loss (10.0) and sacks (4.0), while starting 12 games in 2010. He will anchor a defensive line that returns three starters and eight lettermen.

team with 67 hits. Sophomores Gerald Hodges and Khairi Fortt will battle for significant time in the rotation. Juniors Jamie Van Fleet and Michael Yancich and sophomore Glenn Carson return to the linebacker position with playing experience. The battle for playing time at linebacker will be fierce leading up to fall camp.

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Junior Michael Mauti is among a strong group of returning linebackers for the Nittany Lions. Mauti ranked fifth on the team with 67 tackles last year despite battling injuries that limited his playing time.

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Senior cornerback D’Anton Lynn anchors a secondary that returns three starters. Lynn finished second on the team with 74 tackles in 2010 and grabbed three interceptions to tie for the team lead.

Secondary Returns Three Starters

Fera Returns To Special Teams Unit

The most experienced group on the 2011 Penn State depth chart will be the secondary. With six players returning with starting experience, the Nittany Lions will field a veteran secondary in the fall. Senior safety Drew Astorino (26 starts) is the most experienced returning player on the roster. Astorino was fourth on the squad with 70 tackles last year. Senior Nick Sukay returns after a pectoral injury sidelined him for the final seven games of 2010. He tallied 29 stops and tied for the team lead with three interceptions last season. Hard-hitting sophomore Malcolm Willis, who started the final six games at free safety, played a central role in the secondary after Sukay was sidelined. He finished sixth on the team in tackles with 54 stops. Senior D’Anton Lynn will anchor the cornerback spot. Over the last two seasons, Lynn has evolved into a consistent lock-down defensive back. A superb player in coverage, Lynn finished second on the team with 75 tackles in 2010. The Texas native also grabbed three interceptions to tie for team-high honors. Senior Chaz Powell and junior Stephon Morris also will challenge for significant playing time at the other corner spot.

The leading candidate to replace Collin Wagner as the Nittany Lions’ placekicker in 2011 will be sophomore Anthony Fera. The Texas native averaged 41.4 yards per punt last season and was selected a second-team Freshman All-American by Rivals.com. Fera was instrumental in pinning opponents deep in their own territory with 19 touchbacks. Sophomore Alex Butterworth saw action at punter over the final three games and could emerge as the top candidate if Fera’s primary focus is placekicking. Chaz Powell (21 KOR, 24.0 average, 1 TD) and Stephfon Green (17 KOR, 19.8 avg.) have been productive on kickoff returns for the past two seasons. Justin Brown and Devon Smith are experienced and productive punt returners, with Smith ranking second in the Big Ten with a 12.9 average on 12 returns last year.

NATION’S TOP WINNING PERCENTAGE 1950-2010 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Team Ohio State Oklahoma PENN STATE Nebraska Texas Michigan Southern California Alabama Tennessee Florida

Winning Pct. .761 .757 .732 .726 .716 .704 .702 .696 .688 .674

Won 509 531 505 517 500 474 485 479 479 467

Lost 155 166 183 192 195 196 200 204 212 221

Tied 15 12 7 9 10 13 20 17 20 17

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Games 679 709 695 718 705 683 705 700 711 705

Overall Record Day Games Night Games (6 p.m. or later) TV Games ABC ESPN ESPN2 ESPNU BTN Scoring First Opponent Scoring First Leading At The Half Trailing At The Half Tied At The Half Leading After Third Quarter Trailing After Third Quarter Tied After Third Quarter Overtime Games Scoring Less Than 20 Points Scoring 20+ Points Scoring 30+ Points Scoring 40+ Points Allowing 10 Points Or Less Allowing 20 Points Or Less Allowing 21+ Points Allowing 30+ Points Rushing For Less Than 100 Yards Rushing For Over 100 Yards Rushing For 200+ Yards Rushing For 300+ Yards Passing For Less Than 200 Yards Passing For 200+ Yards Passing For 300+ Yards Totaling Less Than 300 Yards Total Offense 300+ Yards Of Total Offense 400+ Yards Of Total Offense 500+ Yards Of Total Offense Allowing Less Than 100 Yards Rushing Allowing More Than 100 Yards Rushing Allowing Less Than 300 Yards Total Offense Allowing 300+ Yards Total Offense Having A 100-Yard Rusher Having Two 100-Yard Rushers Not Having A 100-Yard Rusher Opponent Having A 100-Yard Rusher No Turnovers Less Than 3 Turnovers 3+ Turnovers No Takeaways 1 Or More Takeaways 3 Or More Takeaways More Than 30:00 Of Possession Less Than 30:00 Of Possession

7-6 6-4 1-2 7-6 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-0 3-0 6-2 1-4 5-2 2-4 0-0 7-1 0-5 0-0 0-0 0-4 2-2 2-0 3-0 1-0 2-0 3-3 1-3 0-3 5-3 2-0 0-0 0-3 6-2 1-1 0-3 3-3 3-0 1-0 3-0 4-6 3-1 4-5 2-0 1-0 4-6 3-4 2-0 4-4 1-2 3-1 3-5 1-0 5-2 2-4

WINS vs. LOSSES Penn State Wins Points Scored 34.3 Total Offense 428.8 First Downs 22.7 Rushing Yards 181.5 Passing Yards 247.3 Time Of Possession 33:08 Third-Down Conversion Percentage 53.4 (55/103) Points Allowed 17.7 Yards Allowed 321.5 Rushing Yards Allowed 130.5 Passing Yards Allowed 191.0

Losses 13.2 306.2 15.2 97.0 209.2 28:14 27.9 (24/86) 30.7 376.3 206.5 169.8


2011 SQUAD BREAKDOWN LETTERMEN RETURNING FROM 2010 (42)

LETTERMEN LOST FROM 2010 (18)

Offense (18)

Offense (8)

Guard Tackle Tight End Quarterback Receiver

Center Guard Tackle Tight End Running Back Wide Receiver

STARTERS RETURNING (16) (Number of 2010 starts in parenthesis)

DeOn’tae Pannell, Johnnie Troutman Quinn Barham, Mike Farrell, Chima Okoli Garry Gilliam, Kevin Haplea Rob Bolden, Matt McGloin Justin Brown, Shawney Kersey, Derek Moye, Devon Smith Running Back Derek Day, Stephfon Green, Silas Redd, Joe Suhey, Michael Zordich

Defense (23) End Tackle Linebacker

Cornerback Safety

Jack Crawford, Eric Latimore, Pete Massaro, Sean Stanley Jordan Hill, DaQuan Jones, Devon Still, James Terry Glenn Carson, Khairi Fortt, Gerald Hodges, Michael Mauti, Nate Stupar, Jamie Van Fleet, Michael Yancich D’Anton Lynn, Stephon Morris, Chaz Powell Drew Astorino, Jake Fagnano, Stephen Obeng-Agyapong, Nick Sukay, Malcolm Willis

Anthony Fera

2010 LETTERMEN AT A GLANCE Offense Defense Specialists Total

Lost: Lost: Lost: Lost:

8 8 2 18

Defense (8) End Tackle Linebacker Cornerback Safety

Kevion Latham Ollie Ogbu Chris Colasanti, Bani Gbadyu Shelton McCullough Tyler Ahrenhold, Andrew Dailey, Kyle Johnson

Specialists (2) Placekicker

David Soldner, Collin Wagner

Returning: Returning: Returning: Returning:

18 23 1 42

Offense (7): Quinn Barham, t (13); Derek Moye, wr (13); Johnnie Troutman, g (11); Justin Brown, wr (8); Chima Okoli, t (8); Matt McGloin, qb (5); Kevin Haplea, te (3). Defense (8): D’Anton Lynn, cb (13); Drew Astorino, saf (12); Devon Still, dt (12); Pete Massaro, de (11); Stephon Morris, cb (10); Jack Crawford, de (7); Nate Stupar, lb (7); Malcolm Willis, saf (6). Specialists (1): Anthony Fera, p (11). STARTERS LOST (8) (Number of 2010 starts in parenthesis) Offense (4): Doug Klopacz, c (13); Evan Royster, tb (13); Stefen Wisniewski, c (13); Brett Brackett, wr (11). Defense (3): Chris Colasanti, lb (12); Ollie Ogbu, dt (12); Bani Gbadyu, lb (10).

LETTERMEN RETURNING FROM 2009 (3)

Specialists (1): Collin Wagner, pk (13).

Offense (3)

OTHER RETURNEES WITH STARTING EXPERIENCE (17)

Running Back Brandon Beachum Tight End Andrew Szczerba Receiver Curtis Drake

Specialists (1) Placekicker

Doug Klopacz Anthony Tortorelli, Stefen Wisniewski Lou Eliades Jonathan Stewart Evan Royster Brett Brackett, Graham Zug

(Number of career starts in parenthesis) Offense (8): DeOn’tae Pannell, g/t (9); Joe Suhey, rb (9); Rob Bolden, qb (8); Devon Smith, wr (6); Garry Gilliam, te (3); Matt Stankiewitch, g (2); Curtis Drake, wr (1); Mike Farrell, t (1).

2010 STARTERS AT A GLANCE Offense Defense Specialists Total

Lost: Lost: Lost: Lost:

4 3 1 8

Returning: Returning: Returning: Returning:

7 8 1 16

Defense (9): Nick Sukay, saf (19); Chaz Powell, cb (13; 4 at CB); Eric Latimore, de (8); Michael Mauti, lb (7); Jordan Hill, DT (4); Sean Stanley, de (2); Khairi Fortt, lb (1); Gerald Hodges, lb (1); James Terry, dt (1).

Senior linebacker Nate Stupar is one of eight returning starters on defense. The State College product started seven games in 2010, finishing third on the squad with 73 hits.

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2011 ALPHABETICAL ROSTER No.

Name

Pos.

Cl./El.

Ht.

Wt.

High School/Head Coach

Hometown

92 73 28 67 31 84 3 1 19 45

Alosi, Anthony Arcidiacono, Mark Astorino, Drew*** Barham, Quinn* Bars, Brad Baublitz, Kyle Beachum, Brandon** Bolden, Rob* Brown, Justin** Butterworth, Alex

DE G Saf T LB DE RB QB WR P

Fr./Fr. Jr./So. Sr./Sr. Sr./Sr. So./Fr. So./Fr. Sr./Jr. So./So. Jr./Jr. So./So.

6-4 6-4 5-10 6-3 6-3 6-5 6-0 6-3 6-3 5-10

286 284 202 302 225 261 230 211 214 199

The Hun School, Cherokee/Dave Dudeck St. Joseph’s Prep/Gil Brooks General McLane/Jim Wells Hillside/Ray Harrison Montgomery Bell Academy/Dan McGugin Central York/Brad Livingston Cardinal Mooney/P.J. Fecko Orchard Lake St. Mary’s/George Porritt Concord/George Kosanovich Heritage Christian/Ron Qualls

45 76 40 96 77 81 29 24 39 65

Byers, P.J. Cadogan, Nate Carson, Glenn* Castor, Cody Christie, Patrick Crawford, Jack*** Cully, Jeff Day, Derek* Della Valle, Jesse Dieffenbach, Miles

FB T LB DE T DE DB RB CB C

So./Fr. Jr./So. So./Fr. Sr./Jr. So./Fr. Sr./Sr. So./Fr. Sr./Jr. So./Fr. So./Fr.

6-0 6-5 6-3 6-3 6-5 6-5 5-11 5-9 6-1 6-3

257 286 240 280 283 265 197 188 185 291

Penn Trafford/Art Tragesser Portsmouth/Curt Clifford Southern Regional/Charles Donohue Sr. Uniontown Area/John Fortugna Boiling Springs/Matt Heiser St. Augustine/Dennis Scuderi Hampton/Jacque Demattio Central Dauphin/Glen McNamee Shaler Area/Neil Gordon Fox Chapel/Bryan Deal

Harrison City, Pa. Portsmouth, Ohio Manahawkin, N.J. Uniontown, Pa. Carlisle, Pa. Longport, N.J. Allison Park, Pa. Bellefonte, Pa. Pittsburgh, Pa. Pittsburgh, Pa.

7 24 26 33 57 27 78 30 62 49

Drake, Curtis* Duckett, Jonathan Dukes, Curtis Dupree, Andre Etter, Emery Fagnano, Jacob* Farrell, Mike* Fera, Anthony* Figueroa, Frank Firestone, A.J.

WR Saf TB FB KS Saf T PK/P C P

Jr./So. So./Fr. Jr./So. Jr./So. Jr./So. Sr./Jr. Sr./Jr. Jr./So. Jr./So. So./Fr.

5-11 6-1 6-1 5-10 6-1 6-0 6-6 6-2 6-3 6-0

173 195 246 253 221 207 303 215 291 235

West Philadelphia Catholic/Brian Fluck Bishop McDevitt/Jeff Weachter Indian River/Cory Marsell North Point/Ken Lane Chambersburg Area/Dave Carruthers Williamsport/Tom Gravish Shady Side Academy/Dave Havern St. Pius X/Robin Kirk Thomas Edison/Vaughn Lewis Mercersburg Academy/Dan Walker

Philadelphia, Pa. Harrisburg, Pa. Evans Mills, N.Y. Waldorf, Md. Chambersburg, Pa. Williamsport, Pa. Pittsburgh, Pa. Cypress, Texas San Antonio, Texas Mercersburg, Pa.

15 11 23 44 89 18 97 21 58 75

Flanagan, Patrick Fortt, Khairi* Friend, Brian Fuhrman, Michael Gilliam, Garry* Goodman, Andrew Graham, Luke Green, Stephfon*** Gress, Adam Hailes, Evan

WR LB WR KS TE WR DT TB T DT

So./Fr. So./So. Jr./So. Sr./Jr. Jr./So. Sr./Jr. So./Fr. Sr./Sr. Jr./So. So./Fr.

5-8 6-2 6-1 5-10 6-6 6-0 6-4 5-10 6-6 6-1

147 227 188 216 275 188 272 198 290 303

Hill School/Marty Vollmuth Stamford/Kevin Jones Central Catholic/Terry Totten North Allegheny/Art Walker Milton Hershey/Bob Gayer George Washington/Ron Cohen Penn Trafford/Art Tragesser John F. Kennedy/Alex Vega West Mifflin/Tim Brennan Oscar F. Smith/Richard Morgan

10 47 6 60 43 52 91 13 30 15

Haplea, Kevin* Hill, Jordan** Hodges, Gerald** Howle, Ty Hull, Mike Irvin, Brian Jones, DaQuan* Jones, Paul Keiser, Ryan Kenney, Alex

TE DL LB C LB DE DL QB Saf CB

So./So. Jr./Jr. Jr./Jr. Jr./So. So./Fr. Sr./Jr. So./So. So./Fr. So./Fr. So./Fr.

6-4 6-1 6-2 6-0 6-0 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-1 6-0

250 316 234 289 219 241 316 245 206 192

North Hunterdon/John Mattes Steel/Rob Deibler Paulsboro/Glenn Howard Bunn/David Howle Canon-McMillan/Guy Montecalvo Gettysburg/Sam Leedy Johnson City Senior/Fred Deinhardt Sto-Rox/Jason Ruscitto Selinsgrove/Dave Hess State College Area/Al Wolski

81 72 17 56 4 26 8 88

Kersey, Shawney* Kolb, Khamrone Kuntz, Christian Latimore, Eric*** Lewis, Evan Lucas, Kyle Lynn, D’Anton*** Mason, J.D.

WR G WR DE WR LB CB TE

Jr./So. So./Fr. Jr./So. Sr./Sr. Sr./Jr. Jr./So. Sr./Sr. Sr./Jr.

6-1 6-5 6-4 6-6 5-10 5-11 6-1 6-4

203 327 197 278 181 223 210 240

Woodbury/Zack Valentine Lake Braddock Secondary/Jim Poythress Trinity/Jeff Boger Middletown/Mark Delpercio Gettysburg/Sam Leedy Bellefonte/Zac Wynkoop Celina/Butch Ford Philipsburg-Osceola/Jeff Vroman

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Marlton, N.J. Holland, Pa. Edinboro, Pa. Durham, N.C. Nashville, Tenn. York, Pa. Struthers, Ohio Orchard Lake, Mich. Wilmington, Del. Indianapolis, Ind.

State College, Pa. Stamford, Conn. Pittsburgh, Pa. Pittsburgh, Pa. Carlisle, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Harrison City, Pa. Bronx, N.Y. West Mifflin, Pa. Chesapeake, Va. Annandale, N.J. Steelton, Pa. Paulsboro, N.J. Wake Forest, N.C. Canonsburg, Pa. Orrtanna, Pa. Johnson City, N.Y. McKees Rocks, Pa. Selinsgrove, Pa. State College, Pa. Woodbury, N.J. Burke, Va. Camp Hill, Pa. Middletown, Del. Gettysburg, Pa. Bellefonte, Pa. Celina, Texas Philipsburg, Pa.


No.

Pos.

Cl./El.

Ht.

Wt.

High School/Head Coach

59 63 42 11 2 12 85 6 12 7

Massaro, Pete* Mateas, Alex Mauti, Michael** McGloin, Matt* McGregor, Shane Morris, Stephon** Moseby-Felder, Brandon Moye, Derek*** Newsome, Kevin Obeng-Agyapong, Stephen*

Name

DE G LB QB QB CB WR WR QB Saf

Sr./Jr. So./Fr. Sr./Jr. Sr./Jr. Sr./Jr. Jr./Jr. Jr./So. Sr./Sr. Jr./Jr. Jr./So.

6-4 6-3 6-2 6-1 6-1 5-8 6-2 6-5 6-2 5-10

264 302 234 209 215 189 185 202 231 206

Marple Newtown/Ray Gionta Ottawa Sooners/Andy McEvoy Mandeville/Guy LeCompte West Scranton/Mike DeAntona Central Cambria/Ken Bussard Eleanor Roosevelt/Tom Green Oxon Hill/Kevin Wolfolk Rochester/Gene Matsook Hargrave Military Academy/Robert Prunty John F. Kennedy/Alex Vega

52 86 50 46 2 25 41 55 53 32

Okoli, Chima* Olaniyan, C.J. Pannell, DeOn’tae*** Pollock, Kenny Powell, Chaz*** Redd, Silas* Refice, J.R. Ricketts, Tom Rohrbaugh, Jon Royer, Dakota

T DE G LB CB TB DT T KS LB

Sr./Sr. So./Fr. Sr./Sr. Sr./Jr. Sr./Sr. So./So. Jr./So. So./Fr. Sr./Sr. So./Fr.

6-4 6-3 6-5 6-0 6-1 5-10 6-0 6-5 6-0 6-1

301 245 316 204 198 201 262 271 223 232

Salem/Robert Jackson Warren Mott/Tom Milanov Groves/Brendan Flaherty Lake Lehman/Carl Kern Susquehannock/Tom Waranavage King Low Heywood Thomas/Dan Gouin Valley View/George Howanitz North Allegheny/Art Walker Howard/Bruce Strunk Manheim Central/Mike Williams

16 75 20 54 90 71 34 37 1 80

Scherer, Ryan Shrive, Eric Smith, Devon** Stankiewitch, Matt* Stanley, Sean** Still, Devon** Stupar, Nate*** Suhey, Joe*** Sukay, Nick** Szczerba, Andrew**

WR T WR C DE DT LB RB Saf TE

Sr./Jr. Jr./So. Jr./Jr. Sr./Jr. Jr./Jr. Sr./Sr. Sr./Sr. Sr./Sr. Sr./Sr. Sr./Sr.

5-8 6-6 5-7 6-3 6-1 6-5 6-1 6-1 6-1 6-6

173 302 157 296 245 305 239 219 207 266

Avon Lake/Dave Dlugosz West Scranton/Mike DeAntona Westlake/Dom Zaccarelli Blue Mountain/Chuck Kutz Gaithersburg/Kreg Kephart Howard/Dan Ritter State College Area/Al Wolski Loyola Academy/John Holecek Greensburg Central Catholic/William Colosimo Salesianum/Bill DiNardo

Avon Lake, Ohio Scranton, Pa. White Plains, Md. Orwigsburg, Pa. Rockville, Md. Wilmington, Del. State College, Pa. Deerfield, Ill. Mt. Pleasant, Pa. Wilmington, Del.

93 5 27 74 64 54 14 14 99 10

Terry, James* Thomas, Derrick Tongue, Tariq Troutman, Johnnie** Urschel, John Van Fleet, Jamie** Venuto, Garrett Wallace, Mike Ware, Brandon Willis, Malcolm*

DT CB WR G G LB QB CB DT Saf

Sr./Jr. Jr./So. Jr./So. Sr./Sr. Jr./So. Sr./Jr. Jr./So. Jr./So. Sr./Jr. Jr./So.

6-3 6-0 5-8 6-4 6-3 6-0 6-0 5-9 6-3 5-11

317 178 164 323 284 227 218 189 337 212

Brandywine/Steve Dent Eleanor Roosevelt/Tom Green Holy Cross/Tom Pugh Pemberton Township/John Rosnick Canisius/Brandon Harris Loyalsock/Richard Delaney Ithaca/Ed Redmond Good Counsel/Bob Milloy Harrisburg/George Chaump Lackey/Doug Lamb

New Castle, Del. Greenbelt, Md. Flushing, N.Y. Brown Mills, N.J. Williamsville, N.Y. Williamsport, Pa. Ithaca, N.Y. Silver Spring, Md. Harrisburg, Pa. Marbury, Md.

33 35 9 40

Yancich, Michael* Zerbe, Pat Zordich, Michael* Zwinak, Zach

TE FB RB FB

Sr./Jr. Jr./So. Sr./Jr. So./Fr.

6-2 6-1 6-1 6-1

236 236 242 228

Trinity/Ed Dalton Wilson/Doug Dahms Cardinal Mooney/P.J. Fecko Linganore/Richard Conner

*Letters won

PRONUNCIATIONS Mark Arcidiacono Ty Howle D’Anton Lynn Michael Mauti Derek Moye Stephen Obeng-Agyapong Chima Okoli

Archie-D-ack-ano HOWL DAN-ton MAW-tee MOY O-bing AJAH-pong CHEE-ma OHH-coal-eee

DeOn’tae Pannell Devon Smith Matt Stankiewitch Nate Stupar Andrew Szczerba Nick Sukay Michael Yancich

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DEE-on-Tay Puh-nell DAY-von Stan-CAV-itch STEW-par ZER-ba SUE-kay Yan-SICH

Hometown Newtown Square, Pa. Ottawa, Ontario Mandeville, La. Scranton, Pa. Ebensburg, Pa. Greenbelt, Md. Fort Washington, Md. Rochester, Pa. Portsmouth, Va. Bronx, N.Y. Virginia Beach, Va. Warren, Mich. Southfield, Mich. Dallas, Pa. New Freedom, Pa. Norwalk, Conn. Jessup, Pa. Wexford, Pa. Ellicott City, Md. Lancaster, Pa.

Washington, Pa. West Lawn, Pa. Canfield, Ohio Frederick, Md.


2011 NUMERICAL ROSTER 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 7 8 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 14 14 15 15 16

Bolden, Rob Sukay, Nick Powell, Chaz McGregor, Shane Beachum, Brandon Lewis, Evan Thomas, Derrick Hodges, Gerald Moye, Derek Drake, Curtis Obeng-Agyapong, Stephen Lynn, D’Anton Zordich, Michael Haplea, Kevin Willis, Malcolm Fortt, Khairi McGloin, Matt Morris, Stephon Newsome, Kevin Jones, Paul Venuto, Garrett Wallace, Mike Flanagan, Patrick Kenney, Alex Scherer, Ryan

QB Saf CB QB RB WR CB LB WR WR Saf CB RB TE Saf LB QB CB QB QB QB CB WR CB WR

17 18 19 20 21 23 24 24 25 26 26 27 27 28 29 30 30 31 32 33 33 34 35 37 39 40

Kuntz, Christian Goodman, Andrew Brown, Justin Smith, Devon Green, Stephfon Friend, Brian Day, Derek Duckett, Jonathan Redd, Silas Dukes, Curtis Lucas, Kyle Fagnano, Jacob Tongue, Tariq Astorino, Drew Cully, Jeff Fera, Anthony Keiser, Ryan Bars, Brad Royer, Dakota Dupree, Andre Yancich, Michael Stupar, Nate Zerbe, Pat Suhey, Joe Della Valle, Jesse Carson, Glenn

WR WR WR WR TB WR RB Saf TB TB LB Saf WR Saf DB PK/P Saf LB LB FB TE LB FB RB CB LB

40 41 42 43 44 45 45 46 47 49 50 52 52 53 54 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 62 63 64 65

Zwinak, Zach Refice, J.R. Mauti, Michael Hull, Mike Fuhrman, Michael Butterworth, Alex Byers, P.J. Pollock, Kenny Hill, Jordan Firestone, A.J. Pannell, DeOn’tae Irvin, Brian Okoli, Chima Rohrbaugh, Jon Van Fleet, Jamie Stankiewitch, Matt Ricketts, Tom Latimore, Eric Etter, Emery Gress, Adam Massaro, Pete Howle, Ty Figueroa, Frank Mateas, Alex Urschel, John Dieffenbach, Miles

FB DT LB LB KS P FB LB DL P G DE T KS LB C T DE KS T DE C C G G C

67 71 72 73 74 75 75 76 77 78 80 81 81 84 85 86 88 89 90 91 92 93 96 97 99

OFFENSE

DEPTH CHART Wide Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Left Tackle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Left Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Right Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Right Tackle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Tight End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Quarterback . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Running Back . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Derek Moye (6-5, 202, Sr/Jr) Quinn Barham (6-3, 298, Sr/Jr) Johnnie Troutman (6-4, 323, Sr/Jr) Doug Klopacz (6-3, 286, Sr/Sr)* Stefen Wisniewski (6-3, 306, Sr/Sr) Chima Okoli (6-4, 291, Sr/Jr) Kevin Haplea (6-4, 249, Fr/Fr) Matt McGloin (6-1, 209, Jr/So) Evan Royster (6-1, 228, Gr/Sr)* — TB

9 Michael Zordich (6-1, 236, Jr/So) — RB 5 Graham Zug (6-2, 185, Sr/Sr)* 20 Devon Smith (5-7, 157, So/So)

DEFENSE

OR

Brandon Moseby-Felder (6-2, 176, So/Fr) Mike Farrell (6-6, 303, Jr/So) Adam Gress (6-6, 293, So/Fr) Ty Howle (6-0, 290, So/Fr) John Urschel (6-3, 286, So/Fr) DeOn’tae Pannell (6-5, 317, Jr/Jr) Nate Cadogan (6-5, 297, So/Fr) Rob Bolden (6-3, 221, Fr/Fr) Silas Redd (5-10, 197, Fr/Fr) — TB

Left End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Left Tackle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Right Tackle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Right End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Outside Linebacker . . . . . . . 34 Inside Linebacker . . . . . . . . 48 Outside Linebacker . . . . . . . . 5 Left Cornerback. . . . . . . . . . . 8 Free Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Hero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Right Cornerback . . . . . . . . 12

Pete Massaro (6-4, 255, Jr/So) Ollie Ogbu (6-1, 300, Sr/Sr)* Devon Still (6-5, 311, Sr/Jr) Jack Crawford (6-5, 271, Jr/Jr) Nate Stupar (6-1, 231, Sr/Jr) OR Chris Colasanti (6-2, 241, Sr/Sr) Bani Gbadyu (6-1, 241, Sr/Sr)* D’Anton Lynn (6-1, 200, Jr/Jr) Malcolm Willis (5-11, 217, So/Fr) Drew Astorino (5-10, 193, Sr/Jr) Stephon Morris (5-8, 185, So/So)

44 47 93 90 42 40 6 14 23 13 2

Kevion Latham (6-2, 252, Sr/Jr) Jordan Hill (6-1, 309, So/So) James Terry (6-3, 312, Jr/So) Sean Stanley (6-1, 232, So/So) Michael Mauti (6-2, 229, Jr/So) Glenn Carson (6-3, 233, Fr/Fr) Gerald Hodges (6-2, 228, So/So) Mike Wallace (5-9, 184, So/Fr) Stephen Obeng-Agyapong (5-10, 196, So/Fr) Andrew Dailey (6-2, 222, Sr/Jr) Chaz Powell (6-1, 196, Sr/Jr)

SPECIAL

37 Joe Suhey (6-1, 227, Sr/Jr) — RB Wide Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Brett Brackett (6-6, 242, Gr/Sr)* Wide Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Justin Brown (6-3, 216, So/So)

8 78 58 60 64 50 92 1 25

Punter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Kicker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Kick Snapper . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Kickoff Returners . . . . . . . . 21 Punt Returners . . . . . . . . . . 19

Anthony Fera (6-2, 210, So/Fr) Collin Wagner (5-9, 183, Sr/Sr)* Brett Brackett (6-6, 242, Gr/Sr)* Ty Howle (6-0, 290, So/Fr) [PAT, FG] Stephfon Green (5-10, 197, Sr/Jr) Justin Brown (6-3, 216, So/So)

45 28 11 53 2 20

Alex Butterworth (5-10, 191, Fr/Fr) David Soldner (6-1, 227, Jr/So) Matt McGloin (6-1, 209, Jr/So) Jon Rohrbaugh (6-0, 224, Sr/Jr) [Punts] Chaz Powelll (6-1, 196, Sr/Jr) Devon Smith (5-7, 157, So/So)

Players in italics not returning; *fifth-year senior.

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Barham, Quinn Still, Devon Kolb, Khamrone Arcidiacono, Mark Troutman, Johnnie Hailes, Evan Shrive, Eric Cadogan, Nate Christie, Patrick Farrell, Mike Szczerba, Andrew Crawford, Jack Kersey, Shawney Baublitz, Kyle Moseby-Felder, Brandon Olaniyan, C.J. Mason, J.D. Gilliam, Garry Stanley, Sean Jones, DaQuan Alosi, Anthony Terry, James Castor, Cody Graham, Luke Ware, Brandon

T DT G G G DT T T T T TE DE WR DE WR DE TE TE DE DL DE DT DE DT DT

As of January 1, 2011

73 75 87 12 21 26 24

Mark Arcidiacono (6-4, 279, So/Fr) Eric Shrive (6-6, 299, So/Fr) Jonathan Stewart (6-2, 246, Sr/Jr) Kevin Newsome (6-2, 225, So/So) Stephfon Green (5-10, 197, Sr/Jr) — TB Curtis Dukes (6-1, 237, So/Fr) — TB Derek Day (5-9, 196, Jr/So) — RB

4 Shawney Kersey (6-1, 197, So/Fr) 91 99 56 54 33 11

DaQuan Jones (6-3, 305, Fr/Fr) Brandon Ware (6-3, 337, Jr/So) Eric Latimore (6-6, 280, Sr/Jr) Jamie Van Fleet (6-0, 224, Jr/So) Michael Yancich (6-2, 236, So/Fr) Khairi Fortt (6-2, 233, Fr/Fr)

27 Jake Fagnano (6-0, 203, Jr/So) 16 Shelton McCullough (6-0, 187, Gr/Sr)

57 Emery Etter (6-1, 230, So/Fr) [Punts] 25 Silas Redd (5-10, 197, Fr/Fr) 28 Drew Astorino (5-10, 193, Sr/Jr)


Astorino’s 2009 Game-by-Game

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MARK ARCIDIACONO 6-4, 284 Jr./So. Guard Holland, Pa.

6-5, 261 So./Fr. Defensive End York, Pa.

Tackles (Total-Solo-Assists) Coastal Carolina 1-0-1; Oregon State 5-4-1; Syracuse 3-2-1; Temple 7-5-2; Illinois 2-1-1; Purdue 3-3-0; Wisconsin 2-1-1; Michigan 3-3-0; Ohio State 2-1-1; Iowa 1-1-0; Indiana 1-0-1; Michigan State 7-7-0; Southern California 2-1-1.

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DREW ASTORINO 5-10, 202 Sr./Sr. Safety Edinboro, Pa. A two-year starter in the secondary, Drew Astorino earned 2010 honorable-mention All-Big Ten honors. He has started 24 games the past two seasons, primarily at strong safety. Astorino was fourth on the team with 70 tackles last season and grabbed one interception. He was tied for the team lead, with Chaz Powell, with five pass breakups. Astorino made three tackles against Youngstown State, five stops at No. 1 Alabama and two hits in the 24-0 win over Kent State. He recorded six tackles in the win over Temple, helping hold the Owls scoreless over the final three quarters and to 71 yards in the second half. He made eight stops at Iowa along with one pass breakup and recorded a season-high nine tackles against Illinois. Started at free safety at Minnesota and made five solo tackles, with a pass breakup. Made eight stops (six solo) and a career-high three pass breakups in the win over Michigan. Compiled four stops in the historic 35-21 comeback win over Northwestern and had four hits at Ohio State. Recorded five tackles (four solo) and a diving interception in Indiana territory to set up a field goal in the win over the Hoosiers. Tied his season-high with nine stops against Michigan State. Made two stops against Florida in the Outback Bowl. Astorino was on the field for 820 snaps, topped by 94 in the win at Minnesota.

ASTORINO’S CAREER STATISTICS SEASON

TK

SOLO

AS

FR

FC

I

SACK

TFL

2008

39

29

10

0

0

2

0-0

1-1

2009

62

37

25

2

0

1

0-0

1-3

Career

KYLE BAUBLITZ

Astorino’s 2008 Game-by-Game

Marc Arcidiacono has made good strides during his initial two years as a Nittany Lion. With the graduation of two offensive line starters, he will have an opportunity to challenge for a spot in the guard rotation this season.

2010

84

Tackles (Total-Solo-Assists) Akron 3-2-1; Syracuse 6-4-2; Temple 5-2-3; Iowa 5-2-3; Illinois 6-3-3; Eastern Illinois 6-2-4; Minnesota 0-0-0; Michigan 4-3-1; Northwestern 6-5-1; Ohio State 6-5-1; Indiana 10-5-5; Michigan State 5-4-1; LSU 0-0-0.

70

38

32

0

0

1

0-0

0-0

171

104

67

2

0

4

0-0

2-4

Astorino’s 2010 Game-by-Game Tackles (Total-Solo-Assists) Youngstown State 3-2-1; Alabama 5-1-4; Kent State 2-1-1; Temple 6-3-3; Iowa 8-3-5; Illinois 9-5-4; Minnesota 5-5-0; Michigan 8-6-2; Northwestern 4-1-3; Ohio State 4-3-1; Indiana 5-4-1; Michigan State 9-2-7; Florida 2-2-0.

QUINN BARHAM 6-3, 302 Sr./Sr. Tackle Durham, N.C. Quinn Barham started every game at left tackle last year, joining 2010 seniors Doug Klopacz and Stefen Wisniewski as offensive line starters in all 13 contests. He was on the field for 917 plays, the third-highest total last season and second-highest among 2011 returnees. Barham was instrumental in Penn State allowing only 12 sacks all season, tied for No. 2 in the Big Ten and No. 13 in the nation for fewest sacks allowed. He played a critical role in helping the Nittany Lions gain 350 or more yards nine times last year, topped by 528 yards in the 35-21 comeback win over Northwestern. The Lions ran for a season-high 260 yards against the Wildcats, with two 100yard rushers, and threw for 268 yards. Barham helped Penn State gain 496 yards against Indiana and 435 yards against Michigan, scoring 41 points in both wins. He was on the field for a season-high 90 snaps in the win over Northwestern. Barham is on schedule to graduate in May.

Kyle Baublitz brings very good size and skills to the defensive line. He has made steady strides during his redshirt year and is anxious for spring drills and a chance to enhance his playing opportunities this fall. The physical Baublitz was a standout defensive end and tight end at Central York HS, earning all-state honors. He was rated the No. 31 defensive end by Scout.com and also was a highly rated tight end, with Rivals.com listing him at No. 8. As a senior, Baublitz made 123 tackles and caught 15 passes for 123 yards. His father, Steven, played and coached college basketball at Penn State York.

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BRANDON BEACHUM 6-0, 230 Sr./Jr. Running Back Youngstown, Ohio Brandon Beachum is among a trio of Nittany Lion lettermen looking forward to spring practice after missing the entire 2010 season due to injuries. A running back, Beachum suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament against Indiana in 2009. He spent all of last season rehabbing the serious knee injury and was able to practice towards the end of the season. Beachum is on schedule to graduate in December.

BEACHUM’S CAREER STATISTICS

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BRAD BARS 6-3, 225 So./Fr. Linebacker Nashville, Tenn. An all-state selection in Tennessee, Brad Bars is looking forward to his first spring practice session and an opportunity to try and earn a spot in the linebacker rotation. He has good skills and size and has made very good progress during his redshirt season. Bars brought a perfect 4.00 gradepoint average into the spring semester and is a potential Academic All-Big Ten candidate. A four-year starter for Coach Dan McGugin at Montgomery Bell Academy, Bars was a Tennessee Sportswriters all-state selection in 2009 and was named to the Dandy Dozen as one of Tennessee’s top 12 players. During his junior and senior campaigns, he combined for a total of 179 tackles, 11 sacks and four interceptions. Bars helped his squad to a state championship in 2007, and as captain, led his team to state runnerup honors in 2009. Bars also lettered in track and basketball.

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SEASON

AVG.

TD

LG

2008

28-114

4.1

1

15

2009

24-113

4.7

1

16

2

16

2010 Career

RUSHING

Medical Redshirt 52-227

4.4


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ROB BOLDEN 6-3, 211 So./So. Quarterback Orchard Lake, Mich. Rob Bolden set Penn State history four months after arriving on campus when he became the first true freshman quarterback to start a season-opener under Coach Joe Paterno. Turns out that Bolden was the first true freshman Nittany Lion starter at quarterback in 100 years — since Shorty Miller in 1910. He also was Penn State’s first true freshman starting quarterback overall since Wally Richardson got the nod against Temple in 1992. One of seven true freshmen to play in 2010, the former Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Prep standout started eight games last season. The multi-talented, athletic and poised Bolden is looking forward to resuming the quarterback competition in spring practice. Bolden threw Penn State’s longest completion of the 2010 season, an 80-yard scoring strike to Derek Moye against Illinois. He was 112-of-193 (58.0) for 1,360 yards, with five touchdowns and seven interceptions last year. He had four 200-yard passing efforts in the initial five games. In the historic season-opening win over Youngstown State, Bolden was 20-of-29 for 239 yards, with two touchdowns and an interception in the 44-14 victory, the best performance by a true freshman quarterback in school history. He tossed 22- and 20-yard TD strikes to Brett Brackett and shared Big Ten Freshman-of-the-Week honors. In his first career road game, he threw for 144 yards in a 24-3 loss to No. 1 Alabama. He completed a 31yard pass to Derek Moye in the first quarter against the Crimson Tide. Bolden became the first Penn State true freshman quarterback to have multiple 200-yard passing games in the 24-0 win over Kent State. He was 17-of-27 for 217 yards, with one TD and two interceptions, including a 55-yard strike to Moye. Bolden also gained 33 yards on just four carries, including a one-yard touchdown run and a 17-yard rush against the Golden Flashes. Bolden also threw a 48-yard scoring strike to Devon Smith. Bolden delivered his third 200-yard passing effort in the 22-13 win over previously unbeaten Temple. He was 18-of-28 for 223 yards, with no touchdowns or interceptions and directed the Lions to 439 yards. He led the team on a 96-yard drive in the fourth quarter, culminated by a Michael Zordich touchdown with 3:25 to play for the final margin. The scoring drive was the Lions’ longest since a 96-yard drive against Indiana in 2003. Bolden recorded his fourth 200yard passing game in the first five contests, going 20-of-37 for 212 yards, with no touchdowns and one interception at Iowa. He completed a 49-yard pass to Brackett to set up a field goal just before halftime. Against Illinois, Bolden threw an 80-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter to Moye, Penn State’s longest play from scrimmage since the 2008 Michigan game. Bolden was sizzling to start the contest at Minnesota, completing his first nine passes for 115 yards, including a 21-yard scoring strike to Brackett just 4:41 into the game. But, in the second quarter, after directing Penn State to a 14-7 lead, Bolden was injured and did not return, going 11-of-13 for 130 yards, with one touchdown and no interceptions. He did not see action against Michigan, one week after being injured at Minnesota. Bolden started the Northwestern game and was 3-of-4 for 43 yards, including a 20-yard completion to Stephfon Green and a 19-yard toss to Evan Royster. He played in the first two series. Bolden entered the Ohio State game in the fourth quarter and was 0-of-3. He entered the Indiana

game in the fourth quarter and was 2-of-2 for 10 yards. Bolden was on the field for 407 plays last year, topped by 74 in the win over Temple. He was a four-star recruit out of St. Mary’s Prep. He was ranked as the fourth-best quarterback in the nation by ESPN.com and the second-best dual-threat quarterback by Rivals.com. He completed 72of-152 passes for 1,013 yards and seven touchdowns while running for 535 yards and nine scores in his senior season, in which he led St. Mary’s to the state finals. He totaled more than 2,000 yards passing and 14 touchdowns, while rushing for over 1,000 yards and 16 scores in his final two seasons. Bolden was a three-year member of the basketball team and a four-year member of the track team. His great uncle is former Alabama All-America cornerback Don McNeal, an NFL first-round draft choice in 1980, who played 10 seasons for the Miami Dolphins.

BOLDEN’S PASSING STATISTICS SEASON

PASSING

YARDS

PCT.

INT.

TD

LG

2010

112-193

1360

58.0

7

5

80

Career

112-193

1360

58.0

7

5

80

down reception, a 23-yarder from Matt McGloin. He made four receptions for 50 yards against Indiana. Brown re-set his career-highs in receptions and receiving yards against No. 10 Michigan State, catching six passes for 106 yards for his first career 100-yard receiving game. He made two catches against Florida in the Outback Bowl. Brown saw action on 575 snaps last year, topped by 67 in the 2011 Outback Bowl.

BROWN’S CAREER STATISTICS SEASON

RECEIVING

AVG.

TD

LG

2009

5-78

15.6

0

27

2010

33-452

13.7

1

45

Career

38-530

14.0

1

45

Brown’s 2010 Game-by-Game Tackles (Catches-Yards-TD) Youngstown State 3-35-0; Alabama 1-20-0; Kent State 1-9-0; Temple 4-84-0; Iowa 4-42-0; Illinois 0-0-0; Minnesota 2-14-0; Michigan 1-15-0; Northwestern 0-0-0; Ohio State 5-64-1; Indiana 4-50-0; Michigan State 6-106-0; Florida 2-13-0.

BOLDEN’S RUSHING STATISTICS RUSHING

AVG.

TD

LG

2010

30-(-11)

-0.4

1

17

Career

30-(-11)

-0.4

1

17

SEASON

45

ALEX BUTTERWORTH

Bolden’s 2010 Game-by-Game Passing (Attempts-Comp-Int-Yards-TD) Youngstown State 29-20-1-239-2; Alabama 29-13-2144-0; Kent State 27-17-2-217-1; Temple 28-18-0-2230; Iowa 37-20-1-212-0; Illinois 21-8-1-142-1; Minnesota 13-11-0-130-1; Michigan-INJ; Northwestern 4-3-0-43-0; Ohio State 3-0-0-0-0; Indiana 2-2-0-10-0; Michigan State-DNP; Florida-DNP.

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JUSTIN BROWN 6-3, 214 Jr./Jr. Wide Receiver Wilmington, Del. The 2010 campaign was a breakout season for wide receiver Justin Brown, as he started eight games and played in every contest. Brown was third on the team with 33 receptions for 452 yards (13.7) and one score. He made three receptions for 35 yards against Youngstown State, with a long of 23 yards and made one catch for 20 yards at No. 1 Alabama. In his first career start, he made one grab for nine yards against Kent State. Brown set then-career-bests with four catches for 84 yards in the win over Temple. He made a career-long 33-yard grab and also had a huge 27-yard catch on third down to keep the Lions’ 96-yard touchdown drive alive in the fourth quarter against the Owls. He made four catches, good for 42 yards, in the Big Ten-opener at Iowa and made two catches for 14 yards in the win at Minnesota. Brown had a big 15-yard catch for a first down in the fourth quarter of the victory over Michigan. The drive ended with a Collin Wagner field goal for a 10-point lead with 5:43 to play. Brown had a strong game at Ohio State, catching a then-career-high five passes for 64 yards, including his first career touch-

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5-10, 199 So./So. Punter Indianapolis, Ind. Alex Butterworth was pressed into duty for the final three games of the 2010 season after punter Anthony Fera underwent an appendectomy three days prior to the Indiana game. One of seven true freshmen to play last year, Butterworth punted 12 times for a 38.1 average, with three kicks inside the 20 and three fair catches. He made his Penn State debut in the win over the Hoosiers, punting twice for a 41.0-yard average, with one punt downed inside the Indiana 15-yard line. He punted six times for a 34.5 average against Michigan State, with one kick landing inside the 20. Butterworth punted four times for a 42.0 average against Florida in the Outback Bowl, with a season-best 50-yard effort. Butterworth was a first-team Indianapolis all-city kicker as a sophomore, junior and senior. He went 7-of-10 on field goal attempts as a senior, with no misses under 50 yards. His long was a 52-yard kick. He also averaged 65.5 yards per kickoff and 38.3 yards per punt, with a long of 64 yards. The Associated Press first-team allstate kicker for Heritage Christian HS was named the Indianapolis Star Mr. Football Kicking Specialist for Indiana in 2009. Butterworth also played basketball (three seasons) and was a member of the track team for two seasons. An uncle, John McKenzie, played football at Purdue from 1980-84.

BUTTERWORTH’S CAREER STATISTICS SEASON

PUNTING

AVG.

LG

BLK

2010

12-457

38.1

50

0

Career

12-457

38.1

50

0


76

81

24

6-5, 286 Jr./So. Tackle Portsmouth, Ohio

6-5, 265 Sr./Sr. Defensive End Longport, N.J.

5-9, 188 Sr./Jr. Running Back Bellefonte, Pa.

NATE CADOGAN

JACK CRAWFORD

Nate Cadogan began the 2010 season at offensive tackle, but was shifted to tight end during the bye week in mid-October. With the start of spring practice, Cadogan returned to the offensive line, looking to make a push for playing time. He played in four games last season, making one catch for three yards and a touchdown. He made his first career appearance in the win over Michigan. Cadogan caught his first career pass, a three-yard reception for a touchdown in the third quarter, to help fuel the Nittany Lions’ 21-point rally against Northwestern. He also saw action against Ohio State and Indiana.

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GLENN CARSON 6-3, 240 So./Fr. Linebacker Manahawkin, N.J. In his first season on the field, Glenn Carson was shifted from linebacker to fullback just prior to 2010 preseason practice. He returned to linebacker after the Kent State game and was one of seven true freshmen to play last year, seeing action in every game. Carson made 12 tackles, with 0.5 tackles for loss, last season. He recorded a season-high five hits against Illinois. He also made one stop at Minnesota, including a 0.5 TFL, one tackle at Ohio State and one hit against Michigan State. Carson recorded three solo stops against Florida in the Outback Bowl. A linebacker at Southern Regional HS, Carson led his team to its first South Jersey Group IV title game. During his senior season under coach Charles Donohue Sr., Carson was named first-team allstate, Ocean County Player-of-the-Year, first-team AllSouth Jersey, and first-team all-league. The four-star prospect tallied 98 tackles his final year and holds the school record for career tackles. Carson also wrestled for four seasons in high school and was a three-time state finalist. Carson was on the field for 152 snaps last year, led by 24 at Iowa and 22 against Florida in the Outback Bowl. He entered the spring semester with a 3.31 grade-point average and is a potential Academic All-Big Ten candidate.

With the departure of co-captain and defensive tackle Ollie Ogbu, defensive end Jack Crawford will join defensive tackle Devon Still as seniors expected to provide leadership and productivity for the defensive line. A mid-season foot injury slowed Crawford last year and he underwent surgery in January. He is expected to be 100 percent prior to the start of preseason practice. Crawford has 20 starts the past two seasons, including seven last year. Playing in 10 games, Crawford made 14 tackles, with 4.5 TFL and two sacks last season. He made three tackles against Youngstown State, including a minus-yardage hit for three yards, and had two stops at No. 1 Alabama. He made three hits in the 24-0 win over Kent State, including 1.5 TFL, with a sack for minus-seven yards. Crawford missed the Illinois, Minnesota and Michigan games with a foot injury. He returned in the comeback win over Northwestern, making one tackle, and recorded a sack at Ohio State. Crawford returned to the starting lineup in the victory over Indiana. He made two stops, with 0.5 TFL for minus-three yards against Michigan State. He played on 395 snaps last year, topped by 70 against Florida in the Outback Bowl.

CRAWFORD’S CAREER STATISTICS SEASON

TK

SOLO

AS

FR

FC

I

2008

4

3

1

0

0

0

2009

31

13

18

2

1

0

TK

SOLO

AS

FR

FC

I

SACK

TFL

2010

12

5

7

0

0

0

0-0

0.5-1

Career

12

5

7

0

0

0

0-0

0.5-1

TFL

0-0

0-0

5.5-44 14.5-67

2010

14

4

10

0

0

0

2-10

4.5-18

Career

49

20

29

2

1

0

7.5-54

19-85

Crawford’s 2010 Game-by-Game Tackles (Total-Solo-Assists) Youngstown State 3-1-2; Alabama 2-0-2; Kent State 3-2-1; Temple 1-0-1; Iowa 1-0-1; Illinois-INJ; Minnesota-INJ; MichiganINJ; Northwestern 1-0-1; Ohio State 1-1-0; Indiana 0-0-0; Michigan State 2-0-2; Florida 0-0-0.

Crawford’s 2009 Game-by-Game

There are only so many carries that can be divided amongst the talented and deep stable of Nittany Lion running backs, so Derek Day has made the most of his opportunity to be a contributor on special teams. Playing in every game last year, Day was consistently productive, recording nine tackles (eight solo). He also is a valuable member of the foreign team. Day made a career-high three solo tackles in the 41-31 win over Michigan. He made two solo stops against Florida in the Outback Bowl and had one hit in four additional contests. Day saw action on 120 snaps last season, topped by 18 plays against Florida in the Outback Bowl.

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MILES DIEFFENBACH 6-3, 291 So./Fr. Center Pittsburgh, Pa. Miles Dieffenbach should be among the primary challengers for playing time at center, a position manned in 2010 by senior Doug Klopacz. Dieffenbach has good size and skills and has made steady progress during his redshirt season. He brought a 3.57 gradepoint average into the spring semester and is a potential Academic All-Big Ten candidate. Dieffenbach was an ESPNU No. 1 center prospect at Fox Chapel Area HS. He was an Under Armour All-American and first-team all-state Football Writers selection. He was named firstteam WPIAL and All-Big East Conference. Dieffenbach did not allow a sack his junior or senior years, and tallied 45 tackles and five sacks. A four-year starter for Coach Bryan Deal, he was named to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fab 22 and was on the winning squad in the 2010 Under Armour All-America game.

Tackles (Total-Solo-Assists) Akron 2-2-0; Syracuse 4-1-3; Temple 3-2-1; Iowa 5-0-5; Illinois 4-1-3; Eastern Illinois 2-1-1; Minnesota 3-0-3; Michigan 3-3-0; Northwestern 2-2-0; Ohio State 2-0-2; Indiana 0-0-0; Michigan State 0-0-0; LSU 1-1-0.

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CURTIS DRAKE 5-11, 173 Jr./So. Wide Receiver Philadelphia, Pa.

CARSON’S CAREER STATISTICS SEASON

SACK

DEREK DAY

Curtis Drake is among a trio of lettermen who missed the entire 2010 season due to injuries. Drake suffered a broken leg during the first week of preseason practice last year and took a medical redshirt season after playing as a true freshman in 2009. He was able to participate in practice towards the end of last season. Drake re-injured his left leg in spring practice.

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DRAKE’S CAREER STATISTICS SEASON 2009

RECEIVING

AVG.

TD

LG

8-98

12.2

0

28

0

28

Medical Redshirt

2010 Career

8-98

12.2

26

30

CURTIS DUKES

ANTHONY FERA

6-1, 246 Jr./So. Tailback Evans Mills, N.Y. The competition for primary ball-carrying duties should be intense this spring, with Curtis Dukes amongst the main challengers. A strong and physical runner, Dukes made the most of his two carries last season, gaining 11 yards on a burst in the win over Indiana. He also had a five-yard carry against Youngstown State.

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JACOB FAGNANO 6-0, 207 Sr./Jr. Safety Williamsport, Pa. Jake Fagnano appeared in all 13 games as a safety and a key contributor on Penn State’s special teams last season. He finished the year with eight tackles, all coming in the second half of the season. A walk-on, Fagnano made his first two career stops during the win at Minnesota. He assisted on a tackle in the win over Michigan and made a pair of key stops on kickoff returns during the Nittany Lions’ thrilling 35-21 comeback victory over Northwestern. Fagnano added two more tackles against Ohio State and one in the win over Indiana. Fagnano was on the field for 204 snaps, led by 48 at Minnesota and 24 against Michigan.

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MIKE FARRELL 6-6, 303 Sr./Jr. Tackle Pittsburgh, Pa. Mike Farrell will be among the players with an opportunity to earn significant playing time on the offensive line this season. Farrell was No. 2 on the depth chart at left tackle last season, but against Indiana, was called on to start the game at right tackle. In his first career start, he saw action on 85 snaps in the 41-24 win, helping the Nittany Lions gain 496 yards and record 24 first downs in the victory at FedEx Field. Farrell was

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elected president of Penn State’s Uplifting Athletes chapter and will coordinate the football team’s Penn State Lift for Life, which has raised nearly $500,000 for the Kidney Cancer Association since 2003. Farrell earned Academic All-Big Ten honors last fall. He carried a 3.37 grade-point average into the spring semester and is a potential CoSIDA Academic All-America candidate.

6-2, 215 Jr./So. Placekicker/Punter Cypress, Texas In his first season as Penn State’s punter, Anthony Fera was selected a 2010 second-team Rivals.com Freshman All-American. During the Blue-White game last April, it was uncertain who would replace All-Big Ten punter Jeremy Boone. Wide receiver Graham Zug was among the players taking punt snaps, having punted in high school. A highly-recruited placekicker from Texas, Fera eventually won the job and had a strong season. He started the first 10 games, including handling kickoff duties, but on Nov. 17 had an emergency appendectomy. He missed the last two regular-season games, but returned against Florida in the Outback Bowl. Among Fera’s 46 punts last year, 13 landed inside the 20-yard line, 19 were fair catches, and nine were booted 50 yards or more. For the season, Fera averaged 41.4 yards, with only one touchback. In the fourth quarter at Iowa, Fera launched a 74-yard punt, the fourth-longest punt in Penn State history, and the team’s longest since 2004. He averaged 44 yards on six punts against Illinois, including a boot of 53 yards, which the Illinois returner fumbled at the nine-yard line. A sliding Michael Zordich recovered the fumble, which set up a field goal. Fera averaged just over 45 yards per punt at Minnesota, including a 61-yard blast. Four of his six punts against the Golden Gophers were downed inside the 20-yard line. Fera knocked two punts inside the 20 against Northwestern, including one that landed at the Wildcats’ seven-yard line in the fourth quarter. At Ohio State, he averaged 44.2 yards on six punts, with a long of 54 yards and one punt downed at the Buckeye 4. Fera missed the Indiana and Michigan State games due to an appendectomy. He returned against Florida in the Outback Bowl, punting three times for a 38.7 average with a long of 52 yards. With the graduation of placekicker Collin Wagner, Fera also could see some time at kicker this spring.

FERA’S CAREER STATISTICS SEASON

PUNTING

AVG.

LG

BLK

2010

46-1905

41.4

74

1

Career

46-1905

41.4

74

1

Fera’s 2010 Game-by-Game Punts (Punts-Yards-Average) Youngstown State 1-45-45; Alabama 4-145-36.2; Kent State 3138-46; Temple 3-123-41; Iowa 9-330-36.7; Illinois 6-264-44; Minnesota 6-271-45.2; Michigan 2-98-49; Northwestern 3-11036.7; Ohio State 6-265-44.2; Indiana-INJ; Michigan State-INJ; Florida 3-116-38.7.

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FRANK FIGUEROA 6-3, 291 Jr./So. Center San Antonio, Texas Frank Figueroa has made good progress during his initial two seasons as a Nittany Lion. With the graduation of two starters on the offensive line, Figueroa is looking to turn his hard work and attitude into an opportunity to see time at the center rotation. A three-year captain at Thomas Edison HS, he was a two-time first-team all-district selection. He also earned honorable-mention allstate and all-met honors. The four-year starter and letterman played under Coach Vaughn Lewis and helped his squad to a state runnerup finish. Figueroa is one of three current Nittany Lions from Texas.

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KHAIRI FORTT 6-2, 227 So./So. Linebacker Stamford, Conn. Khairi Fortt was one of seven true freshmen to play last year, seeing action in nine games on defense and special teams. Fortt made 17 tackles, including one for loss, recording the most hits among 2010 true freshmen. He made two stops in his first career game, against Youngstown State, in the season-opener. With outside linebackers Bani Gbadyu, Gerald Hodges and Michael Mauti sidelined with injuries for the Illinois game, Fortt made his first career start and responded with a season-high 11 tackles, including one for a loss. He also posted two unassisted tackles in the win over Indiana. He saw action on 152 snaps last year, topped by the Illinois game. Fortt enrolled in the University in January 2010.

FORTT’S CAREER STATISTICS SEASON

TK

SOLO

AS

FR

FC

I

2010

17

8

9

0

0

0

SACK

0-0 0.5-1

TFL

Career

17

8

9

0

0

0

0-0 0.5-1


89

97

GARRY GILLIAM 6-6, 275 Jr./So. Tight End Carlisle, Pa. A defensive end during his redshirt freshman season, Garry Gilliam made tremendous strides at tight end last year heading into preseason camp. With veteran Andrew Szczerba sidelined with a back injury, Gilliam earned three starts during the first month of the season. He made his first career catch, good for 21 yards, in the win over Temple. But, the following week, in the Big Tenopener at Iowa, Gilliam tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, ending his season. He played on 217 snaps during the initial five games of the 2010 season, topped by 59 in the win over Temple. Gilliam brought a 3.10 grade-point average into the spring semester and earned Academic All-Big Ten honors last fall.

GREEN’S RECEIVING STATISTICS RECEIVING

AVG.

TD

LG

LUKE GRAHAM

2008

15-268

17.9

1

80

6-4, 272 So./Fr. Defensive Tackle Harrison City, Pa.

2009

6-80

13.3

0

31

2010

9-78

8.7

0

26

30-456

15.2

1

80

SEASON

Career

Spring practice provides the coaching staff with an opportunity to shift some players to a new position and see if the move can be beneficial for the overall progress of the squad. Having spent his redshirt season working on the offensive line, former Penn Trafford HS standout Luke Graham was moved to the defensive line prior to spring practice. Graham has very good size and skills and has made significant progress during his first year as a Nittany Lion. He was a three-year starter at Penn Trafford under Coach Art Tragesser, recording 48 tackles his senior season. He received PA Football News allstate honorable-mention and PFN All-Academic laurels his junior and senior seasons. Selected team MVP, Graham was a three-year all-conference honoree.

RECEIVING

AVG.

TD

LG

2010

1-21

21.0

0

21

Career

1-21

21.0

0

21

18

ANDREW GOODMAN 6-0, 188 Sr./Jr. Wide Receiver Philadelphia, Pa. Andrew Goodman is looking to turn his skills and hard work in the off-season into more opportunities on the field this fall. During the 2010 campaign, he saw action against Youngstown State and Kent State. A standout on the field and in the classroom at George Washington HS, Goodman received Mini Maxwell, Eagles Top Achiever, Philadelphia Pro-League and National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete accolades. A captain of the football, baseball and basketball teams, he made 25 catches for 575 yards and six touchdowns under coach Ron Cohen. The first-team All-Public and second-team All-City selection helped his squad to the Public League and District 12 championship in 2007.

Rushing (Carries-Yards-TD) Youngstown State 6-32-1; Alabama 5-13-0; Kent State 11-59-0; Temple 11-15-0; Iowa 2-2-0; Illinois 3-9-0; Minnesota 3-6-0; Michigan 0-0-0; Northwestern 1-21-0; Ohio State 2-18-0; Indiana 4-13-0; Michigan State 0-0-0; Florida 0-0-0.

Green’s 2009 Game-by-Game Rushing (Carries-Yards-TD) Akron 7-10-0; Syracuse 8-26-0; Temple 6-19-1; Iowa 3-15-0; Illinois 13-120-1; Eastern Illinois 8-58-1; Minnesota 4-0-0; Michigan-INJ; Northwestern-INJ; Ohio State 2-6-0; Indiana 826-0; Michigan State 5-4-0; LSU 7-35-0.

Green’s 2008 Game-by-Game Rushing (Carries-Yards-TD)

GILLIAM’S CAREER STATISTICS SEASON

Green’s 2010 Game-by-Game

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STEPHFON GREEN 5-10, 198 Sr./Sr. Tailback Bronx, N.Y.

GREEN’S RUSHING STATISTICS RUSHING

AVG.

TD

LG

2008

105-578

5.5

4

69

2009

71-319

4.5

3

52

2010

48-188

3.9

1

21

224-1085

4.8

8

69

Career

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Green’s 2010 Game-by-Game Receiving (Catches-Yards-TD)

The talented and experienced Stephfon Green will be among the primary candidates to earn significant ball-carrying duties this season. Playing in every game, he was third on the squad with 188 yards on 48 carries and one touchdown last season. The athletic and quick Green also was second on the team with 17 kickoff returns for a 19.8 average. He had six carries for 32 yards, with a six-yard touchdown run against Youngstown State. Green gained 13 yards on five carries at No. 1 Alabama and returned four kickoffs for 100 yards, with a season-long of 30 yards. He ran for 59 yards on 11 carries against Kent State, with a long carry of 18 yards, and made two catches for six yards. He ran for 15 yards and had one reception in the win over Temple and returned three kickoffs for 60 yards and had two catches for 21 yards at Iowa. Green returned two kickoffs 50 yards in the win over Michigan and had a 21yard run and a 20-yard reception in the historic comeback win over Northwestern. Green had two carries for 18 yards and one catch for 26 yards at Ohio State before leaving the game with a slight neck injury. He returned the following week and had four carries for 13 yards against Indiana and returned one kickoff for 24 yards in the Michigan State game. Green saw action on 292 snaps last year.

SEASON

Coastal Carolina 10-89-2; Oregon State 11-19-0; Syracuse 1052-1; Temple 9-132-1; Illinois 6-22-0; Purdue 7-54-0; Wisconsin 7-15-0; Michigan 10-28-0; Ohio State 3-23-0; Iowa 3-31-0; Indiana 10-30-0; Michigan State 9-26-0; Southern California 1057-0.

Youngstown State 0-0-0; Alabama 0-0-0; Kent State 2-6-0; Temple 1-2-0; Iowa 2-21-0; Illinois 0-0-0; Minnesota 0-0-0; Michigan 0-0-0; Northwestern 1-20-0; Ohio State 1-26-0; Indiana 1-5-0; Michigan State 1-(-2)-0; Florida 0-0-0.

Green’s 2009 Game-by-Game Receiving (Catches-Yards-TD) Akron 1-9-0; Syracuse 0-0-0; Temple 2-28-0; Iowa 0-0-0; Illinois 0-0-0; Eastern Illinois 0-0-0; Minnesota 0-0-0; Michigan-INJ; Northwestern-INJ; Ohio State 1-11-0; Indiana 0-0-0; Michigan State 1-31-0; LSU 1-1-0.

Green’s 2008 Game-by-Game Receiving (Catches-Yards-TD) Coastal Carolina 1-3-0; Oregon State 0-0-0; Syracuse 0-0-0; Temple 1-17-0; Illinois 1-1-0; Purdue 0-0-0; Wisconsin 3-41-0; Michigan 1-80-1; Ohio State 0-0-0; Iowa 1-9-0; Indiana 1-13-0; Michigan State 1-37-0; Southern California 5-67-0.

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ADAM GRESS 6-6, 290 Jr./So. Tackle West Mifflin, Pa. In his first season on the field, Adam Gress saw action in six games during the second half of the season. With the graduation of two offensive line starters, Gress should be among the primary challengers to earn more significant playing time for the O-line this year.


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47

6

6-1, 303 So./Fr. Defensive Tackle Chesapeake, Va.

6-1, 316 Jr./Jr. Defensive Line Steelton, Pa.

6-2, 234 Jr./Jr. Linebacker Paulsboro, N.J.

EVAN HAILES

JORDAN HILL

Evan Hailes joins the list of Tidewater area prep standouts that have matriculated to Penn State. He has very good size, skills and strength and is looking forward to an opportunity to compete for time in the defensive interior line rotation. Hailes enrolled at Penn State in January 2010 out of Oscar F. Smith HS. Rated among the top 40 defensive tackles in the nation, he recorded 60 tackles, with 11 sacks, as a senior, helping lead his team to the state semifinals. Hailes recorded 81 tackles, 21 for a loss, and 12 sacks as a junior. He is related to NFL standout defensive back Dre’ Bly. Hailes also was a member of the track and field team in high school. Current NIttany Lions Kevin Newsome and Chima Okoli also are former Tidewater prep standouts.

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With significant personnel changes occurring on the defensive line before and during the 2010 season, Jordan Hill made significant contributions to the defensive front. Playing in every game, with four starts, Hill recorded 36 tackles, with 2.0 tackles for loss, and half a sack. He had a big game at No. 1 Alabama, recording a career-high seven tackles. He made two tackles, including 0.5 TFL, against Kent State. In the win over Temple, he had two tackles and 0.5 TFL. Hill made his first career start at Minnesota, opening the game at defensive end, and recorded six stops. Hill made three tackles in the win over Michigan and five tackles against Northwestern, including 0.5 TFL, starting both contests at end. Hill started at tackle against Indiana at FedEx Field and recorded three tackles, including half a sack. He made two stops against Florida in the Outback Bowl. Hill saw action on 337 snaps last season, topped by 60 in the win at Minnesota.

HILL’S CAREER STATISTICS

KEVIN HAPLEA 6-4, 250 So./So. Tight End Annandale, N.J. Kevin Haplea played in every game on offense and special teams last year, making three starts at tight end. The position was hit by season-ending injuries to Andrew Szczerba (back) and Garry Gilliam, who suffered a torn ACL in the Big Ten-opener, and Haplea made the most of the opportunity. He was among seven true freshmen to play last year. Haplea made three catches for 39 yards, with a long reception — and the first of his career — of 23 yards at Iowa. He made one catch at Minnesota. He made his first career starts at Ohio State and against Indiana. Haplea had one catch for 14 yards against Michigan State. His catch was good for a first down at the Spartan 25-yard line in the fourth quarter and on the next play, Matt McGloin threw a touchdown pass to Joe Suhey. Haplea was on the field for 493 snaps, topped by 59 against Northwestern and Florida in the 2011 Outback Bowl. Rated as the sixthbest tight end nationally in the 2010 recruiting class, Haplea was a standout at North Hunterdon HS. The four-star recruit was productive throughout his high school career. He caught 17 passes for 223 yards and two touchdowns as a junior. He enrolled at Penn State in January 2010. Haplea brought a 3.28 grade-point average into the spring semester and is a potential Academic All-Big Ten candidate.

SEASON

TK

SOLO

AS

FR

FC

I

SACK

TFL

2009

12

1

11

0

0

0

1-1

1-1

2010

36

12

24

0

0

0

0.5-2

2-5

Career

48

13

35

0

0

0

1.5-3

3-6

RECEIVING

AVG.

TD

2010

3-39

13.0

0

23

Career

3-39

13.0

0

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Gerald Hodges emerged as a bigger contributor for the defense during the second half of the 2010 season after suffering an injury on the opening kickoff at Alabama. He made 31 tackles (15 solo), with 2.5 tackles for loss and two pass breakups. He made five tackles in the season-opener with Youngstown State, including a pair of crucial third-down stops. He also tallied his first career TFL. Hodges suffered a hairline fracture to his leg on the opening kickoff at Alabama and missed the next four games. He returned to the field at Minnesota, making a pair of tackles, and made three stops in the win over Michigan. Hodges ended the regular-season on a high note, recording at least four tackles in each of the last three contests. He made back-toback stops early in the fourth quarter at Ohio State to stifle a drive. Hodges made his first career start against Indiana and made a career-high six tackles and broke up two passes. He capped the regular-season with five stops against Michigan State. Hodges tied his seasonhigh with six stops (five solo) against Florida in the Outback Bowl, including 1.5 tackles for loss. Hodges was on the field for 253 snaps last year, despite missing four games, topped by 49 against Florida.

HODGES’ CAREER STATISTICS TK

SOLO

AS

FR

FC

I

SACK

TFL

2009

3

0

3

0

0

0

0-0

0-0

Tackles (Total-Solo-Assists)

2010

31

15

16

0

0

0

0-0 2.5-4

Youngstown State 1-0-1; Alabama 7-3-4; Kent State 2-0-2; Temple 2-1-1; Iowa 0-0-0; Illinois-INJ; Minnesota 6-3-3; Michigan 3-2-1; Northwestern 5-0-5; Ohio State 2-1-1; Indiana 3-1-2; Michigan State 3-0-3; Florida 2-1-1.

Career

34

15

19

0

0

0

0-0 2.5-4

Hill’s 2010 Game-by-Game

Hill’s 2009 Game-by-Game Tackles (Total-Solo-Assists) Akron-DNP; Syracuse-DNP; Temple-DNP; Iowa-DNP; IllinoisDNP; Eastern Illinois 4-0-4; Minnesota 1-0-1; Michigan 1-1-0; Northwestern 1-0-1; Ohio State 2-0-2; Indiana 2-0-2; Michigan State 1-0-1; LSU 0-0-0.

SEASON

Hodges’ 2010 Game-by-Game Tackles (Total-Solo-Assists) Youngstown State 5-3-2; Alabama 0-0-0; Kent State-INJ; Temple-INJ; Iowa-INJ; Illinois-INJ; Minnesota 2-0-2; Michigan 31-2; Northwestern 0-0-0; Ohio State 4-1-3; Indiana 6-3-3; Michigan State 5-2-3; Florida 6-5-1.

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TY HOWLE 6-0, 289 Jr./So. Center Wake Forest, N.C. Ty Howle played in every game last season, handling snapping duties on placements. With the graduation of 2010 starter Doug Klopacz, Howle should be among the challengers for time at center. He earned Academic All-Big Ten honors last fall. Howle brought a 3.77 grade-point average into the spring semester and is a potential CoSIDA Academic All-America candidate.

HAPLEA’S CAREER STATISTICS SEASON

GERALD HODGES

LG

17


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MIKE HULL 6-0, 219 So./Fr. Linebacker Canonsburg, Pa. Competition at the linebacker spots will be fierce and redshirt freshman Mike Hull is looking forward to mixing it up during spring drills and into preseason camp. Another outstanding linebacker prospect from Western Pennsylvania, Hull has very good skills, strength and instincts. His father, Tom, lettered at linebacker at Penn State from 1971-73. Hull played at Canon-McMillan HS, where he was coached by former Nittany Lion Guy Montecalvo. Rivals.com rated Hull the nation’s No. 7 outside linebacker. He was one of five future Nittany Lions selected to play in the 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. As a senior, he recorded 97 tackles in just seven games, rushing for 443 yards and seven touchdowns. He led the WPIAL in rushing as a junior with more than 1,300 yards. Hull brought a 3.44 grade-point average into the spring semester and is a potential Academic All-Big Ten candidate.

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BRIAN IRVIN 6-3, 241 Sr./Jr. Defensive End Orrtanna, Pa. Brian Irvin continues to work hard in his bid to gain more playing time on defense and special teams. During the 2010 season, he saw action against Youngstown State, Kent State, Illinois and Northwestern. A captain at Gettysburg HS, Irvin was a PA Football News Class AAA first-team all-state linebacker, all-academic and defensive player-of-the-year. He racked up a career 269 tackles, 11.5 sacks and three interceptions. The Mid-Penn Keystone Conference Defensive Player-of-the-Year, Irvin helped his team to District 3 runnerup honors. Irvin and Nittany Lion wideout Evan Lewis were prep teammates at Gettysburg.

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made six tackles, with two tackles for loss and a sack. He made his Penn State debut at Iowa at defensive tackle. In his second career game, he was shifted to end against Illinois and made one tackle, as injuries decimated the Nittany Lions’ D-Line. Jones had a seasonhigh three hits at Ohio State, including a tackle for minus-three yards. He made two solo stops against Florida in the Outback Bowl, including a sack for minusfour yards. He saw action on 168 snaps last year, topped by 58 against Illinois. Rated as the nation’s No. 2 offensive lineman by Rivals.com from New York, Jones was a standout on both sides of the ball at Johnson City HS. The Scout.com four-star recruit tallied 70 tackles during his junior season. He also recovered four fumbles.

JONES’S CAREER STATISTICS SEASON

TK

SOLO

AS

FR

FC

I

SACK

TFL

2010

6

3

3

0

0

0

1-4

2-7

Career

6

3

3

0

0

0

1-4

2-7

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PAUL JONES 6-3, 245 So./Fr. Quarterback McKees Rocks, Pa. Western Pennsylvania prep standout quarterback Paul Jones was one of five future Nittany Lions selected to play in the 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Within days after the early January all-star contest, Jones enrolled in classes at Penn State and has made significant strides during his first year. He spent last fall gaining experience in practice and helping the defense in its preparations as the foreign team’s primary quarterback. Entering his second spring practice session and with a redshirt year under his belt, the multi-talented, strong and athletic Jones is looking forward to challenging for substantial playing time this fall. Scout.com rated Jones the No. 2 prep quarterback in the nation, playing for Coach Jason Ruscitto at Sto-Rox HS. Rivals.com listed him as the nation’s No. 8 prep signal-caller. He was a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fabulous 22 member and AllWPIAL. Despite missing part of his senior season with an injury, Jones completed 112-of-215 passes for 1,667 yards and 16 touchdowns, leading the Class AA Vikings to a 7-2 record. In his junior year, he threw for 2,020 yards and 24 scores. During his standout career, he passed for 5,667 yards and 60 touchdowns. Jones also was captain of the basketball and baseball teams at Sto-Rox.

DAQUAN JONES 6-3, 316 So./So. Defensive Line Johnson City, N.Y. DaQuan Jones played in the final nine games last season, making very good strides and adding depth along the defensive line. He played tackle most of the season, but was forced to play defensive end against Illinois when injuries knocked three ends from the field. One of seven true freshmen to play last year, Jones

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ALEX KENNEY 6-0, 192 So./Fr. Cornerback State College, Pa. Another member of Penn State’s dynamic 2010 recruiting class ready to make an impact this fall is cornerback Alex Kenney. A SuperPrep All-American, Kenney spent his redshirt season as a wide receiver on the foreign team, but was shifted to the secondary prior to spring drills. With seniors D’Anton Lynn and Chaz Powell and junior Stephon Morris seeing most of the playing time last year, opportunities will abound for Kenney to gain immediate experience by working his way into the rotation. His speed, athleticism and instincts also could provide opportunities for him to have an impact on special teams.This past winter, Kenney was a sprinter on Penn State’s indoor track and field team. His best performance in the 60 meters was a team-best :06.96 at the Big Ten Indoor Championships and his top 200 time was :22.08 at the Sykes-Sabock Challenge Cup. Kenney scored 29 TDs, grabbed 12 interceptions and gained 1,175 rushing yards with 475 receiving yards his senior season for Coach Al Wolski at State College Area HS. A first-team all-state selection and Old Spice Red Zone Pennsylvania Player-of-theYear, he was rated a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Scout.com and ESPN. Kenny was a 14-time state track medalist, finishing second in the 100 meters (:10.74) and third in the 200 (:21.87) at the 2010 State Championships. He also holds the PIAA indoor record in the 60 meters. His parents, Larry and Patti, are Penn State graduates and his father is a professor in kinesiology on campus. His sister, Lauren, won the bronze medal in the javelin at the 2010 state championships and has signed a letter of intent to join Penn State’s 2010 Big Ten Championship track and field program. An older brother, Matthew, was a three-year football letterman at Cornell. Kenney brought a 3.29 grade-point average into the spring semester and is a potential Academic All-Big Ten candidate. He and linebacker Nate Stupar were prep teammates at State College Area HS.

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SHAWNEY KERSEY 6-1, 203 Jr./So. Wide Receiver Woodbury, N.J. Shawney Kersey made contributions last season as a wide receiver and on special teams, appearing in 10 games. He had a big 24-yard gain on a reverse at No. 1 Alabama on the first touch of his career. He returned a punt at Iowa and made a reception for two yards in the win at Minnesota. Kersey delivered a 26-yard kickoff return in the fourth quarter at Ohio State. He was on the field for 150 plays, including 21 snaps at Iowa.

KERSEY’S CAREER STATISTICS SEASON

18

AVG.

TD

LG

2010

RECEIVING 1-2

2.0

0

2

Career

1-2

2.0

0

2


72

TK

SOLO

AS

FR

FC

I

SACK

TFL

KHAMRONE KOLB

2008

7

6

1

0

0

0

1-3

1-3

6-5, 327 So./Fr. Guard Burke, Va.

2009

21

10

11

0

1

0

3.5-18 6-22

2010

6

4

2

0

0

0

0-0 2.5-5

34

20

14

0

1

0

4.5-21 9.5-30

Khamrone Kolb is ready for spring practice and the opportunity to compete for playing time on the offensive line. He has very good physical attributes and skills and has made significant progress during his redshirt year. Kolb was rated a three-star offensive tackle by Scout.com out of Lake Braddock Secondary School.

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CHRISTIAN KUNTZ 6-4, 197 Jr./So. Wide Receiver Camp Hill, Pa. Having taken a redshirt season as a freshman in 2009, Christian Kuntz’s first season on the field was greatly impacted by two injuries. Kuntz suffered a preseason knee injury that knocked him out of the initial five games of the 2010 campaign. After rehabilitating the injury and returning to form in practice, he saw action in the win over Michigan. But, in practice prior to the Ohio State game, Kuntz suffered a broken collarbone that ended his season. He should be available for limited duty in spring drills. Kuntz has good skills and size and is anxious for spring practice and an opportunity to work his way into the wideout rotation.

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ERIC LATIMORE 6-6, 278 Sr./Sr. Defensive End Middletown, Del. Eric Latimore played in the initial five games, with three starts, during the 2010 season. But, on the first play against Illinois, he suffered a broken wrist, which required surgery and ended his season. He made six tackles, with 2.5 tackles for loss, for the season. Latimore recorded two solo tackles against Kent State, including one minus-yardage hit, and posted solo tackles against Temple and Iowa. He should be available for spring practice and will be a strong challenger for a starting assignment at defensive end. He saw action on 157 snaps during the first five games, led by 43 at Alabama, before suffering the wrist injury. Latimore is on schedule to graduate in May.

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LATIMORE’S CAREER STATISTICS SEASON

Career

Latimore’s 2010 Game-by-Game Tackles (Total-Solo-Assist) Youngstown State 0-0-0; Alabama 1-0-1; Kent State 2-2-0; Temple 1-1-0; Iowa 2-1-1; Illinois 0-0-0; Minnesota-INJ; Michigan-INJ; Northwestern-INJ; Ohio State-INJ; Indiana-INJ; Michigan State-INJ; Florida-INJ.

Latimore’s 2009 Game-by-Game Tackles (Total-Solo-Assist) Akron 1-1-0; Syracuse 1-0-1; Temple 1-0-1; Iowa 4-2-2; Illinois 5-3-2; Eastern Illinois 1-1-0; Minnesota 1-0-1; Michigan 0-0-0; Northwestern 1-1-0; Ohio State 4-0-4; Indiana 0-0-0; Michigan State 0-0-0; LSU 2-2-0.

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EVAN LEWIS 5-10, 181 Sr./Jr. Wide Receiver Gettysburg, Pa. The hard work and improvement of wide receiver Evan Lewis gave him the opportunity to play in the Nittany Lions’ wins over Youngstown State and Kent State last season. But, like numerous other teammates, his most significant contributions to the success of the team came on the practice field as a member of the foreign team. During preparations for last year’s primetime meeting with Michigan, the coaching staff asked the quick and athletic Lewis to portray Wolverines’ quarterback Denard Robinson, dreadlocks included. Robinson had a big game on the ground, but thanks to Lewis’ efforts in practice, the Penn State defense limited Robinson to 11-of-23 passing and one touchdown, as the Nittany Lions captured a 41-31 win. Lewis brought a 3.39 grade-point average into the spring semester and is a potential Academic All-Big Ten candidate. Lewis was a three-year starting quarterback under Coach Sam Leedy at Gettysburg HS. He was the 2007 Associated Press PIAA Class AAA Player-of-the-Year and received AP Class AAA and Mid-Penn Conference quarterback accolades. His senior year, he threw for 2,765 yards and 31 touchdowns and led his squad to the 2007 Keystone Division championship. Lewis and Nittany Lion defensive end Brian Irvin were teammates at Gettysburg.

D’ANTON LYNN 6-1, 210 Sr./Sr. Cornerback Celina, Texas

A 2010 honorable-mention All-Big Ten selection, D’Anton Lynn has started all 26 games at cornerback the past two seasons. He tied with Nick Sukay with a team-high three interceptions last season. Lynn began 2011 with a strong effort against Florida in the Outback Bowl. On the Gators’ first play from scrimmage, he grabbed his third interception of the season to set up a touchdown. Late in the first period, he alertly pounced on a fumble in the end zone for a touchback. Lynn made four stops against the Gators, including a tackle for loss. For the season, he was second on the team with 75 tackles (38 solo), including 2.5 tackles for loss. In addition to his three interceptions, he had four pass breakups and a fumble recovery. He was instrumental in Penn State ranking second in the Big Ten and No. 16 in the nation in pass defense. Lynn made four tackles against Youngstown State. He recorded a then-careerhigh nine tackles at No. 1 Alabama. He grabbed the first interception of his career in the first quarter against Kent State to set up a touchdown drive. He also made two stops in the 24-0 win over the Golden Flashes. Lynn tied his career-best with nine stops at Iowa and recorded seven tackles against Illinois, including 0.5 TFL. He made a career-high 10 tackles (six solo) in the win at Minnesota and made the defensive play of the game with an end zone interception and 58-yard return. On the next play, Matt McGloin fired a 42-yard TD pass to Derek Moye for a 21-7 lead. Lynn also had 0.5 TFL and a pass breakup against the Gophers. He made five hits (four solo) and two pass breakups in the win over Michigan and four stops with 0.5 TFL in the comeback win over Northwestern. Lynn made a team-high eight stops at Ohio State and had eight hits in the win over Indiana. He made five tackles against No. 10 Michigan State. He saw action on 908 snaps last season, fourthhighest on the squad, topped by 92 at Minnesota.

LYNN’S CAREER STATISTICS SEASON

TK

SOLO

AS

FR

FC

I

SACK

TFL

2008

3

1

2

0

0

0

0-0

0-0

2009

35

26

9

0

0

0

75

38

37

1

0

3

0-0

2.5-5

113

65

48

1

0

3

0.5-4

6-15

2010 Career

0.5-4 3.5-10

Lynn’s 2010 Game-by-Game Tackles (Total-Solo-Assist) Youngstown State 4-2-2; Alabama 9-4-5; Kent State 2-1-1; Temple 0-0-0; Iowa 9-3-6; Illinois 7-2-5; Minnesota 10-6-4; Michigan 5-4-1; Northwestern 4-2-2; Ohio State 8-5-3; Indiana 8-5-3; Michigan State 5-2-3; Florida 4-2-2.

Lynn’s 2009 Game-by-Game Tackles (Total-Solo-Assist) Akron 0-0-0; Syracuse 2-0-2; Temple 1-1-0; Iowa 1-0-1; Illinois 2-2-0; Eastern Illinois 5-2-3; Minnesota 2-2-0; Michigan 2-2-0; Northwestern 8-5-3; Ohio State 2-2-0; Indiana 6-6-0; Michigan State 3-3-0; LSU 1-1-0.

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Massaro’s 2010 Game-by-Game

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Tackles (Total-Solo-Assist) Youngstown State 2-1-1; Alabama 3-1-2; Kent State 1-1-0; Temple 3-1-2; Iowa 1-0-1; Illinois 5-2-3; Minnesota 4-4-0; Michigan 2-0-2; Northwestern 2-2-0; Ohio State 5-3-2; Indiana 2-1-1; Michigan State 3-1-2; Florida 4-3-1.

J.D. MASON 6-4, 240 Sr./Jr. Tight End Philipsburg, Pa.

J.D. Mason is a Centre County product whose skills and hard work earned him a spot with the Nittany Lions. Mason continues to improve and will look to be a contributor on the field this season at tight end or on special teams.

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PETE MASSARO 6-4, 264 Sr./Jr. Defensive End Newtown Square, Pa. Pete Massaro is one of the Big Ten’s premier football student-athletes, earning 2010 first-team CoSIDA Academic All-America honors in his first year as a starter at defensive end. Massaro brought a 3.82 cumulative grade-point average into the spring semester. He also earned Academic All-Big Ten and CoSIDA Academic All-District honors last fall. Massaro suffered a torn ACL in spring drills and will miss the 2011 season. He started the final 11 games of 2010 and was fourth on the team with 8.0 TFL for minus-32 yards. He made 37 tackles (20 solo), with 3.5 sacks (minus-17), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Massaro played in his first career Penn State game in the 2010 season-opener with Youngstown State, having missed the 2009 campaign with a serious knee injury. He recorded his first career sack for a loss of nine yards at No. 1 Alabama on the Crimson Tide’s closing drive of the first half. In his first career start, Massaro made a tackle for loss in the first quarter of the 24-0 win over Kent State. In his second consecutive start, Massaro forced and recovered the first fumble of his career against Temple. He made three tackles, with 1.5 TFL, including a sack against the Owls. He recorded five tackles (one for a loss) against Illinois. He compiled four solo tackles at Minnesota, including one for a loss, and had two tackles in the win over Michigan. In the historic victory over Northwestern, he recorded two tackles and his third sack of the season, taking down QB Dan Persa for a loss of five yards. Massaro led all defensive linemen with five tackles against Ohio State. He made two stops, including a half sack for a loss of two yards against Indiana. He had three tackles against Michigan State and made four hits (three solo) against Florida in the Outback Bowl. Massaro was on the field for 684 snaps last season, topped by 88 in the win at Minnesota.

MASSARO’S CAREER STATISTICS SEASON

TK

SOLO

AS

2009

FR

FC

I

SACK

TFL

Injured

2010

37

20

17

1

1

0

3.5-17

8-32

Career

37

20

17

1

1

0

3.5-17

8-32

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ALEX MATEAS 6-3, 302 So./Fr. Guard Ottawa, Ontario Alex Mateas has made significant strides in his first year as a Nittany Lion and playing football in the U.S. The Ottawa, Canada native took a redshirt last fall and gained substantial experience as a member of the foreign team. Mateas has good size and skills and is working hard to improve and enhance his opportunities to compete for time on the offensive line this year. He came to Penn State after playing for the Ottawa Sooners in the Canadian Junior Football League as a left tackle. He blocked for running backs Sean Murphy and Curtis Cates, who were the No. 2 and No. 3 rushers in the Ontario Football Conference.

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MICHAEL MAUTI 6-2, 234 Sr./Jr. Linebacker Mandeville, La. Michael Mauti is looking forward to the 2011 campaign after missing all or parts of four games last season due to injuries. Having missed the 2009 season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament, Mauti was slowed by ankle and shoulder injuries last fall. Despite the nagging injuries, he was highly productive, finishing fifth on the team with 67 tackles. Starting seven games and playing in 11, he recorded 5.5 tackles for loss (minus18), with two sacks and a pass breakup. He rewrote his career-high in tackles three times last season. Mauti was selected Big Ten Co-Defensive Player-of-the-Week for his performance against Northwestern, after making a career-high 11 tackles and 3.0 TFL in the historic comeback win. In his first game since the 2009 Rose Bowl, Mauti made five tackles against Youngstown State. He had six hits at No. 1 Alabama in his first career start. Mauti tied his then-career-high with seven tackles in the 24-0 win over Kent State. He recorded seven tackles in the win over Temple, with five hits in the second half, helping the Nittany Lions hold the Owls to 71 yards and no points in the final two quarters. His seven tackles tied for the team-high. He made six tackles, including four solos, in the Big Ten-opener at Iowa and recorded his first career sack, taking down Hawkeye quarterback Ricky Stanzi for a five-yard loss. Mauti did not see action in the Big Ten home-opener with Illinois

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due to a sprained ankle. He broke his career-high in tackles at Minnesota, leading the linebacking corps with eight stops, including five solos and 0.5 for a loss of two yards. Mauti rewrote his career-best in tackles for the second consecutive week, totaling a team-high 10 in the win over Michigan. For the third straight game, Mauti recorded a career-high in tackles, making 11 against Northwestern to share Big Ten Defensive Player-of-theWeek honors. He also had a career-best three tackles for loss for minus-eight yards. He made one tackle at Ohio State before leaving the game in the second quarter with a shoulder injury. In limited action against Michigan State, he recorded two tackles. Mauti made four stops against Florida in the Outback Bowl, with 0.5 tackles for loss. He saw action on 476 snaps last season, topped by 59 against Florida and 58 each in the wins over Minnesota and Northwestern.

MAUTI’S CAREER STATISTICS SEASON

TK

SOLO

AS

FR

FC

I

SACK

TFL

2008

26

12

14

0

1

0

0-0

1-2

2009

Medical Redshirt

2010

67

32

35

0

0

0

2-10 5.5-18

Career

93

44

49

0

1

0

2-10 6.5-20

Mauti’s 2010 Game-by-Game Tackles (Total-Solo-Assist) Youngstown State 5-1-4; Alabama 6-3-3; Kent State 7-2-5; Temple 7-3-4; Iowa 6-4-2; Illinois-INJ; Minnesota 8-5-3; Michigan 10-3-7; Northwestern 11-10-1; Ohio State 1-0-1; Indiana-INJ; Michigan State 2-0-2; Florida 4-1-3.

Mauti’s 2008 Game-by-Game Tackles (Total-Solo-Assist) Coastal Carolina 1-1-0; Oregon State 1-0-1; Syracuse 1-1-0; Temple 0-0-0; Illinois 2-1-1; Purdue 1-1-0; Wisconsin 2-1-1; Michigan 7-4-3; Ohio State 1-0-1; Iowa 2-0-2; Indiana 3-0-3; Michigan State 3-2-1; Southern California 2-1-1.

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MATT McGLOIN 6-1, 209 Sr./Jr. Quarterback Scranton, Pa. Matt McGloin started five of the last six games at quarterback and sparked the Nittany Lions’ second-half surge in 2010. He became the first quarterback in Penn State history with consecutive 300-yard passing games (315 vs. Indiana and 312 vs. Michigan State). McGloin is the third signal-caller in Penn State annals with multiple 300-yard games, joining Kerry Collins (4) and Daryll Clark (3). The talented, hard-working and enthusiastic McGloin threw for at least 200 yards in five of the last six games, good for a tie for 10th on the school season 200-yard list. For the season, he was 118-of-215 (54.9) for 1,548 yards, with 14 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He also ran for two touchdowns. The competitive and confident McGloin entered the critical road game at Minnesota in the second quarter when Rob Bolden was injured. McGloin’s first career completion was a memorable one, as he found Derek Moye in stride on a 42-


yard scoring strike on the first play after a D’Anton Lynn end zone interception and 58-yard return. Early in the fourth quarter in Minneapolis, McGloin lofted the ball into the end zone and Moye made a superlative catch, giving the Nittany Lions a 31-14 lead with 10:36 to play. McGloin was 6-of-13 for 76 yards, with two touchdowns and one interception in the win over the Golden Gophers. He made his first career start and directed the Nittany Lions to a thrilling 41-31 win over Michigan, becoming the first former walk-on quarterback to start under Joe Paterno. McGloin set then-career-highs in attempts (28), completions (17) and yards (250). He led Penn State to 27 first downs, 37:29 in time of possession and 10-of-16 on third down conversions. McGloin also led the Nittany Lions to 435 yards, and helped Penn State not commit a turnover for the first time during the season. McGloin led Penn State to scores on 7of-9 possessions (5 TD, 2 FG) prior to the last possession of the game (took a knee at the Michigan 2 in the final seconds). McGloin’s first six completions went to six different receivers and eight Lions made catches overall against the Wolverines. He was 8-of-10 on third down for 108 yards, converting six completions into first downs, including a 20-yard TD pass to Graham Zug. McGloin was named Big Ten Player-of-the-Week by Rivals.com after leading Penn State’s rally from a 21-0 deficit to an historic 35-21 win over Northwestern. Down 21-0 late in the second quarter and on their own nineyard line, McGloin led the Nittany Lions 91 yards in 47 seconds to begin the rally and ignite the Beaver Stadium faithful. Penn State out-scored the Wildcats 280 in the second half, rolling to a season-high 528 yards, gaining 268 passing yards and 260 on the ground. McGloin set career-highs with four touchdown passes, on 18 completions and 29 attempts, to play a large role in Paterno’s 400th career win. He was 13-of-18 for 141 yards in the first half at Ohio State, throwing TD passes to Justin Brown (23 yards) and Moye (6 yards) for a 143 halftime lead. He finished 15-of-30 for 159 yards, with two touchdowns and two interceptions. McGloin had his best career performance in leading Penn State to 496 yards and 36:59 in time of possession in a 41-24 win over Indiana. McGloin threw for a career-high 315 yards, also breaking his career-bests with 22 completions and 31 attempts, good for two touchdowns. His 315 yards were the most by a Nittany Lion since Daryll Clark threw for 353 yards in the 2009 season-opener with Akron. The 315 yards passing were tied for the 10th-best mark in Penn State annals with Chuck Fusina, who had 315 yards at North Carolina State in 1977. McGloin directed the Lions on scoring drives of 87 and 99 yards to open the game for a 14-0 lead. He hit Brackett on a 3-yard touchdown pass on the first play of the second quarter and Moye on a 21-yard scoring strike for a 24-17 lead in the third period. McGloin connected with Devon Smith on a 45-yard play for his longest career completion. McGloin became the first Nittany Lion to throw for 300 yards in consecutive games against No. 10 Michigan State. He re-set his career-highs by going 23-of-43, with two scoring strikes and one interception. McGloin threw for 312 yards, the 12th-best mark at Penn State, and just three yards off his career-best 315 a week earlier. McGloin joined Kerry Collins (four) and Daryll Clark (three) as the only three Penn State quarterbacks to have at least two 300-yard passing games in a career. He threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Joe Suhey and a four-yard dart to Moye, leading the Lions to 19 fourth-quarter points. Making his fifth career start, McGloin was 17-of-41 for 211 yards against Florida in the Outback Bowl, throwing a touchdown pass to Moye for a 7-0 lead. He scored on a two-

yard run late in the third quarter to give Penn State a 2417 lead. He was intercepted five times, a school record, in the 37-24 loss to the Gators. McGloin was on the field for 458 snaps, topped by 82 plays against Florida. McGloin and Nittany Lion tackle Eric Shrive were prep teammates at West Scranton High School.

McGLOIN’S PASSING STATISTICS SEASON 2009 2010 Career

PASSING

YARDS

0-2

0

118-215

1548

118-217

1548

PCT.

INT.

0.0 54.9 54.4

TD

0

LG

14

9

14

TK

SOLO

AS

FR

FC

I

SACK

TFL

45

2009

30

24

6

0

0

1

1-1

2-3

45

2010

39

28

11

0

0

0

0-0 0.5-1

Career

69

52

17

0

0

1

1-1 2.5-4

0

McGLOIN’S RUSHING STATISTICS SEASON

RUSHING

MORRIS’ CAREER STATISTICS SEASON

0

9

the season-opener with Youngstown State. Morris delivered a team and career-high nine tackles against Kent State. He posted five-tackle games at Iowa and at Minnesota and tallied three-tackle contests against Ohio State and Indiana. Morris made two solo stops against Florida in the Outback Bowl. He played on 784 snaps last season, led by 91 against Florida.

AVG.

TD

LG

2009

0-0

0.0

0

0

2010

13-6

0.5

2

11

Career

13-6

0.5

2

11

McGloin’s 2010 Game-by-Game Passing (Attempts-Comp-Int-Yards-TD) Youngstown State 0-0-0-0-0; Alabama-DNP; Kent State-DNP; Temple-DNP; Iowa-DNP; Illinois-DNP; Minnesota 13-6-1-76-2; Michigan 28-17-0-250-1; Northwestern 29-18-0-225-4; Ohio State 30-15-2-159-2; Indiana 31-22-0-315-2; Michigan State 4323-1-312-2; Florida 41-17-5-211-1.

Morris’ 2010 Game-by-Game Tackles (Total-Solo-Assist) Youngstown State 2-1-1; Alabama 2-2-0; Kent State 9-3-6; Temple 2-1-1; Iowa 5-5-0; Illinois 2-2-0; Minnesota 5-4-1; Michigan 0-0-0; Northwestern 2-2-0; Ohio State 3-2-1; Indiana 3-3-0; Michigan State 2-1-1; Florida 2-2-0.

Morris’ 2009 Game-by-Game Tackles (Total-Solo-Assist) Akron 0-0-0; Syracuse 1-1-0; Temple 2-1-1; Iowa 0-0-0; Illinois 2-2-0; Eastern Illinois 1-0-1; Minnesota 1-1-0; Michigan 2-2-0; Northwestern 3-3-0; Ohio State 5-3-2; Indiana 3-2-1; Michigan State 5-4-1; LSU 5-5-0.

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BRANDON MOSEBY-FELDER

SHANE McGREGOR 6-1, 215 Sr./Jr. Quarterback Ebensburg, Pa. Shane McGregor is a noted hard worker who continues to show improvement. He has been effective preparing the Nittany Lion defense by playing the opposing quarterback on the foreign team. One of the squad’s premier students, McGregor brought a superlative 3.91 cumulative grade-point average into the spring semester and is a potential Academic All-Big Ten candidate. He is on schedule to graduate in December.

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STEPHON MORRIS 5-8, 189 Jr./Jr. Cornerback Greenbelt, Md. Penn State ranked second in the Big Ten and No. 16 in the nation in pass defense in 2010 and one of the primary contributors was cornerback Stephon Morris. He started 10 games last year, including the first seven. Playing in every contest, Morris recorded 39 tackles (28 solo) to rank ninth on the squad, with 0.5 tackles for loss. He made two tackles and had a pass breakup in

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6-2, 185 Jr./So. Wide Receiver Fort Washington, Md. Brandon Moseby-Felder played in eight games last year at wide receiver, making three catches for 13 yards. He made his first career reception against Kent State, snagging a three-yard pass. He caught two passes in Penn State’s 41-24 victory over Indiana at FedEx Field. He hauled in a pair of five-yard receptions during the Nittany Lions’ final drive against the Hoosiers. Moseby-Felder saw action on 58 snaps last year.

MOSEBY-FELDER’S CAREER STATISTICS SEASON

AVG.

TD

LG

2010

RECEIVING 3-13

4.3

0

5

Career

3-13

4.3

0

5


6

Newsome’s 2009 Game-by-Game

MOYE’S CAREER STATISTICS SEASON

RECEIVING

AVG.

TD

LG

DEREK MOYE

2008

3-71

23.7

1

33

6-5, 202 Sr./Sr. Wide Receiver Rochester, Pa.

2009

48-785

16.4

6

53

2010

53-885

16.7

8

80

104-1741

16.7

15

80

Entering his senior season, standout wide receiver Derek Moye already has solidified a spot among the elite wideouts in Penn State history. A 2011 All-America candidate, Moye had a superb junior season that saw him lead the Nittany Lions with 53 receptions for 885 yards and eight touchdowns. Moye made at least one touchdown catch in seven of the last eight games, including the final five contests. He was second in the Big Ten with a 16.7 yards per catch average, was fifth in the conference in receiving yardage (68.1 ypg) and tied for ninth in receptions. Moye also moved up among the Penn State career leaders with 104 receptions (11th), 1,741 receiving yards (11th) and 15 touchdown receptions (5th tie). The former Rochester HS standout needs 22 catches and 266 yards to move into the Top 5 on both lists. Moye’s 53 receptions and 885 yards were good for fifth- and sixth-best, respectively, on the school season list. A 2010 honorable-mention All-Big Ten selection, Moye gained a game-high 69 yards on his three catches at No. 1 Alabama, including a 31-yard first-quarter pass from Rob Bolden. He made four catches for a season-high 87 yards in the win over Kent State. His 55-yard catch in the first quarter was a career-long at the time and led to a touchdown in the 24-0 win. He caught four passes for 27 yards at Iowa. Moye posted his fourth career 100-yard receiving game against Illinois, making three catches for 106 yards and one touchdown. His 80-yard catch and run in the second quarter was a career-long and the Nittany Lions’ longest play from scrimmage since Stephfon Green had an 80-yard TD catch against Michigan in 2008. In his three-reception, 81-yard performance at Minnesota, he caught touchdown passes of 42 and nine yards from Matt McGloin. Moye caught three passes for a gamehigh 72 yards in the win over Michigan. His 40-yard catch and run from McGloin converted a key third down, keeping an early third-quarter drive alive. He had five receptions for 85 yards and one touchdown, a 36-yard scoring connection with McGloin in the third quarter, in the comeback victory over Northwestern. Moye caught four passes for 36 yards against Ohio State, including a six-yard touchdown connection with McGloin in the second quarter. He had a team-high six receptions for 90 yards and one touchdown in the Indiana game. Moye had his first two carries of the season, totaling 38 yards, including a 27-yard reverse, against the Hoosiers. Against Michigan State, he caught five passes for 65 yards and one touchdown, a four-yard scoring toss from McGloin late in the game. He also forced and recovered the first fumble of his career in the fourth quarter. Moye made a game-high five catches for 79 yards and a touchdown against Florida in the Outback Bowl, giving him at least one TD catch in each of the last five games. He made a five-yard touchdown catch for a 7-0 lead and hauled in a 44-yard catch to set up a go-ahead touchdown late in the third period. Moye was on the field for 714 snaps last year, topped by 71 in the comeback win over Northwestern. He is on schedule to graduate in December.

Career

Moye’s 2010 Game-by-Game

Passing (Attempts-Comp-Int-Yards-TD) Akron 4-3-0-26-0; Syracuse 0-0-0-0-0; Temple 2-1-0-6-0; Iowa 0-0-0-0-0; Illinois 0-0-0-0-0; Eastern Illinois 5-4-0-34-0; Minnesota 0-0-0-0-0; Michigan 0-0-0-0-0; Northwestern 0-0-0-00; Ohio State 0-0-0-0-0; Indiana 0-0-0-0-0; Michigan State 0-00-0-0; LSU 0-0-0-0-0.

Newsome’s 2009 Game-by-Game Rushing (Carries-Yards-TD)

Receiving (Catches-Yards-TD) Youngstown State 5-61-0; Alabama 3-69-0; Kent State 4-87-0; Temple 3-27-0; Iowa 4-27-0; Illinois 3-106-1; Minnesota 3-81-2; Michigan 3-72-0; Northwestern 5-85-1; Ohio State 4-36-1; Indiana 6-90-1; Michigan State 5-65-1; Florida 5-79-1.

Akron 2-12-0; Syracuse 4-(-14)-0; Temple 1-15-0; Iowa 0-0-0; Illinois 1-16-0; Eastern Illinois 7-49-1; Minnesota 0-0-0; Michigan 0-0-0; Northwestern 1-7-0; Ohio State 0-0-0; Indiana 1-(-3)-0; Michigan State 3-13-1; LSU 0-0-0.

Moye’s 2009 Game-by-Game

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Receiving (Catches-Yards-TD) Akron 6-138-1; Syracuse 3-35-0; Temple 4-31-1; Iowa 2-48-0; Illinois 4-57-0; Eastern Illinois 2-43-1; Minnesota 6-120-1; Michigan 6-53-0; Northwestern 6-123-1; Ohio State 0-0-0; Indiana 2-28-0; Michigan State 4-56-0; LSU 3-53-1.

5-10, 206 Jr./So. Safety Bronx, N.Y.

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KEVIN NEWSOME 6-2, 231 Jr./Jr. Quarterback Portsmouth, Va. Spring practice will bring fierce competition to enhance playing time opportunities at all positions, a situation that Kevin Newsome will embrace. The athletic and multi-talented Newsome played in six games at quarterback last year. For the season, he was 6-of-13 for 78 yards, with no touchdowns or interceptions. In the season-opener, Newsome gained 21 yards on three carries against Youngstown State, but did not have any pass attempts. He completed his only pass at No. 1 Alabama for 12 yards and gained nine yards on two carries. He gained 15 yards on two carries in the win over Kent State. Newsome was 2-of-4 for 35 yards at Iowa, including a 23-yard strike to freshman Kevin Haplea. He completed two passes for 28 yards against Illinois and ran for 12 yards. Newsome gained four yards on three carries in the win at Minnesota.

NEWSOME’S PASSING STATISTICS SEASON

PASSING

YARDS

PCT.

INT.

TD

LG

2009

8-11

66

72.7

0

0

14

2010

6-13

78

46.2

0

0

23

Career

14-24

144

58.3

0

0

23

NEWSOME’S RUSHING STATISTICS SEASON

RUSHING

AVG.

TD

LG

2009

20-95

4.8

2

16

2010

13-66

5.1

1

16

Career

33-161

4.9

2

16

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STEPHEN OBENG-AGYAPONG

Stephen Obeng-Agyapong gained considerable experience in 2010 in his first season on the field. He played in every game on defense and special teams and recorded nine tackles. He made three tackles against Youngstown State and two hits in the shutout win over Kent State. Obeng-Agyapong saw action on 197 snaps last year, led by 30 against Youngstown State and 21 in the Illinois game. He earned Academic All-Big Ten honors last fall.

OBENG-AGYAPONG CAREER STATISTICS SEASON

TK

SOLO

AS

FR

FC

I SACK

TFL

2010

9

3

6

0

0

0

0-0

0-0

Career

9

3

6

0

0

0

0-0

0-0


52

50

2

6-4, 301 Sr./Sr. Tackle Virginia Beach, Va.

6-5, 316 Sr./Sr. Guard Southfield, Mich.

6-1, 198 Sr./Sr. Cornerback New Freedom, Pa.

CHIMA OKOLI

Shifted from defensive tackle to the offensive line during 2010 spring practice, Chima Okoli was thrust into the starting lineup at right tackle when Lou Eliades suffered a season-ending knee injury against Temple. Okoli started eight of the last nine games and was instrumental in Penn State allowing only 12 sacks all season, tied for No. 2 in the Big Ten and No. 13 in the nation for fewest sacks allowed. He played a critical role in helping the Nittany Lions gain 350 or more yards nine times last season, topped by 528 yards in the 35-21 comeback win over Northwestern. The Nittany Lions ran for a season-high 260 yards against the Wildcats, with two 100-yard rushers, and threw for 268 yards. Okoli helped Penn State gain 496 yards against Indiana and 435 yards against Michigan, scoring 41 points in both victories. Okoli saw action on 625 snaps last season, topped by 90 in the comeback win over Northwestern. He is on schedule to graduate in May.

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C.J. OLANIYAN 6-3, 245 So./Fr. Defensive End Warren, Mich. With Jack Crawford and Eric Latimore entering their senior seasons, the Nittany Lions are blessed to have C.J. Olaniyan among a trio of promising defensive ends who redshirted last year as freshmen. Olaniyan possesses good size, athleticism and instincts and has made significant progress during his first year at Penn State. He should be among the top challengers for time in the defensive end rotation this fall. Olaniyan was rated the No. 14 weakside defensive end and a four-star prospect by Rivals.com out of Warren Mott HS. He recorded 71 tackles and 13.5 sacks along with an interception during his senior season. As a receiver, he had 17 catches for 205 yards and a touchdown. He joined Rob Bolden as Nittany Lions in the Class of 2010 from Michigan.

DeON’TAE PANNELL

The talented and versatile DeOn’tae Pannell will have an opportunity to play a significant role on the offensive line this fall. Pannell started the first two contests at left guard in 2010 and has extensive experience at guard and tackle. Pannell helped Penn State allow only 12 sacks all season, tied for No. 2 in the Big Ten and No. 13 in the nation for fewest sacks allowed. He played an important role in helping the Nittany Lions gain 350 or more yards nine times last season, topped by 528 yards in the 35-21 comeback win over Northwestern. The Lions ran for a season-high 260 yards against the Wildcats, with two 100-yard rushers, and threw for 268 yards. Pannell helped Penn State gain 496 yards against Indiana and 435 yards in the Michigan game, scoring 41 points in both victories. He is on schedule to graduate in December.

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KENNY POLLOCK 6-0, 204 Sr./Jr. Linebacker Dallas, Pa. Kenny Pollock is a noted hard worker who continues to improve in hopes of earning more playing time in 2011. Pollock brought a 3.41 grade-point average into the spring semester and is a potential Academic All-Big Ten candidate.

CHAZ POWELL

Chaz Powell was shifted from wide receiver to cornerback during the midst of the 2010 season and was a major contributor on defense and special teams. He started four games on defense last year and made 11 tackles (eight solo), tying Drew Astorino for the team lead with five pass breakups. Powell led the team with 21 kickoff returns for a 24.0 average. He returned the second-half kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown against Youngstown State. Powell delivered Penn State’s first 100-yard kickoff return since Rich Mauti at Temple in 1975. The return for a touchdown was Penn State’s first since Derrick Williams took a kick back 94 yards for a score against Illinois in 2008. He made two catches for nine yards at No. 1 Alabama and had two kickoff returns for 47 yards at Iowa. Powell gained 82 kickoff return yards on three returns against Illinois, with a long return of 31 yards. He returned to cornerback prior to the Minnesota game, returning one kickoff 24 yards, with a solo tackle against the Gophers. Powell made his first career start at CB in the win over Michigan and had one solo tackle and one pass breakup. He returned two kickoffs 51 yards against the Wolverines. He made two solo stops and had a pass breakup in the comeback win over Northwestern. He had two solo tackles at Ohio State and returned five kickoffs for a total of 85 yards. Powell was on the field for 444 snaps last season, topped by 76 in the win over Michigan and 71 in the victory over Indiana. He is on schedule to graduate in December.

POWELL’S TACKLE STATISTICS SEASON

TK

SOLO

AS

FR

FC

I

SACK

TFL

2009

2

0

2

0

0

0

0-0

0-0

2010

11

8

3

0

0

0

0-0

0-0

Career

13

8

5

0

0

0

0-0

0-0

Powell’s 2010 Game-by-Game Tackles (Total-Solo-Assist) Youngstown State 0-0-0; Alabama 0-0-0; Kent State 0-0-0; Temple 0-0-0; Iowa 0-0-0; Illinois 0-0-0; Minnesota 1-1-0; Michigan 1-1-0; Northwestern 2-2-0; Ohio State 2-2-0; Indiana 4-1-3; Michigan State 1-1-0; Florida 0-0-0.

POWELL’S RECEIVING STATISTICS SEASON

RECEIVING

AVG.

TD

LG

2008

2-37

18.5

0

22

2009

28-366

13.1

3

79

Career

30-403

13.4

3

79

Powell’s 2009 Game-by-Game Receiving (Catches-Yards-TD) Akron 7-65-1; Syracuse 1-12-0; Temple 4-40-0; Iowa 3-96-1; Illinois 0-0-0; Eastern Illinois 4-79-1; Minnesota 2-24-0; Michigan 0-0-0; Northwestern 5-39-0; Ohio State 1-0-0; Indiana 0-0-0; Michigan State-INJ; LSU 1-11-0.

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25

REDD’S RUSHING STATISTICS TD

LG

SILAS REDD

77-437

5.7

2

30

JON ROHRBAUGH

5-10, 201 So./So. Tailback Norwalk, Conn.

Career

77-437

5.7

2

30

6-0, 223 Sr./Sr. Kick Snapper Ellicott City, Md.

One of the primary positions where a highly-productive veteran Nittany Lion must be replaced is tailback, as all-time leading rusher Evan Royster has graduated. Sophomore Silas Redd will join senior Stephfon Green as the squad’s most experienced returning running backs and they should wage a very competitive battle for primary ball-carrying duties. Redd first demonstrated his explosive speed in the 2010 Blue-White game and made significant strides during his true freshman season. He gained 437 rushing yards, second on the team, and scored two touchdowns. He compiled a 5.7-yard average on 77 attempts, best on the team among players with at least five carries. Playing in 12 games, he also had seven kickoff returns for a 21.0 average and caught four passes. One of five future Nittany Lions to play in the 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, Redd was among seven true freshmen to play last year. Redd opened his rookie campaign by gaining 20 yards on three carries against Youngstown State. He gained 26 yards on five carries at top-ranked Alabama, including an 11-yard burst in the second half. He provided a boost for the Nittany Lions at Minnesota, gaining 70 of his 71 yards in the second half, on eight carries. Redd ripped off back-to-back 26 and 20-yard fourth-quarter bursts to set up a touchdown. He was part of a potent Penn State rushing attack against Michigan, running for 24 yards on six carries. Redd recorded his first career 100-yard rushing game with 131 yards on 11 carries (11.9) in the 35-21 comeback win over Northwestern. He also had a career-high 30yard run and he scored his first career touchdown on a four-yard dash to give Penn State a 28-21 lead after trailing, 21-0. Evan Royster’s 134 yards and Redd’s 131 yards against the Wildcats gave Penn State consecutive years with a game featuring a pair of 100-yard rushers. In the 2009 game at Illinois, Stephon Green (120) and Royster (105) cracked the century mark. Redd and Royster also were the first Penn State running backs to each gain at least 130 rushing yards in a game since standouts Lydell Mitchell (211) and Franco Harris (145) did so at Iowa on Sept. 25, 1971. The combined effort by Royster and Redd marked just the fourth time Penn State had two runners gain 130 or more yards in a game. At Ohio State, Redd gained 39 yards on the ground, including an 18-yard burst in the first half. He led the Nittany Lions in rushing yards against Indiana at FedEx Field, gaining 50 yards and scoring a one-yard touchdown that gave the Nittany Lions a 41-24 lead. He made one catch for 16 yards and gained 13 yards on the ground against Florida in the Outback Bowl. Redd saw action on 177 snaps last year, topped by 26 against Florida in the Outback Bowl.

RUSHING

53

AVG.

2010

SEASON

REDD’S RECEIVING STATISTICS SEASON

AVG.

TD

LG

2010

RECEIVING 4-27

6.8

0

16

Career

4-27

6.8

0

16

Redd’s 2010 Game-by-Game Rushing (Carries-Yards-TD) Youngstown State 3-20-0; Alabama 5-26-0; Kent State 6-24-0; Temple 0-0-0; Iowa 2-19-0; Illinois 4-13-0; Minnesota 9-71-0; Michigan 6-24-0; Northwestern 11-131-1; Ohio State 11-39-0; Indiana 9-50-1; Michigan State 3-7-0; Florida 8-13-0.

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J.R. REFICE 6-0, 262 Jr./So. Defensive Tackle Jessup, Pa. J.R. Refice continues to work hard in his bid to earn more time in the defensive interior line rotation. He saw his first career action in the win over Youngstown State last year.

55

TOM RICKETTS 6-5, 271 So./Fr. Tackle Wexford, Pa. Tom Ricketts is another promising lineman who is completing his first year in the Penn State program, taking a redshirt year in 2010. He has very good physical attributes and has made steady progress over the past year. With the graduation of two starters from the offensive line, Ricketts is excited about spring drills and preseason practice and trying to work his way into the rotation. He earned all-state and All-Quad A Conference accolades for Coach Art Walker at North Allegheny HS. Ricketts also was a letterman on the track and field squad.

24

Jon Rohrbaugh’s hard work and consistency enabled him to emerge as the Nittany Lions’ long snapper for punters Anthony Fera and Alex Butterworth during the final seven games of the 2010 season. Rohrbaugh’s hustle and determination helped him make three tackles, with two in the win over Michigan and one in the victory against Indiana at FedEx Field. He is on schedule to graduate in December.

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DAKOTA ROYER 6-1, 232 So./Fr. Linebacker Lancaster, Pa. Dakota Royer is anxious for spring practice and an opportunity to try and work his way into the rotation at linebacker, which loses starters Chris Colasanti and Bani Gbadyu. Royer has made steady strides during his redshirt season. In his senior season at Manheim Central HS, Royer recorded 74 tackles and 10 sacks. He also had three fumble recoveries and an interception. As a junior, he had 13 sacks and more than 1,000 receiving yards. Royer was rated the nation’s No. 21 defensive end by Rivals.com.

16

RYAN SCHERER 5-8, 173 Sr./Jr. Wide Receiver Avon Lake, Ohio Ryan Scherer continues to work hard in his bid to break into the wideout rotation. He played against Youngstown State and Kent State last season. Scherer brought a superlative 3.78 grade-point average into the spring semester and is a potential Academic All-Big Ten candidate. He is on schedule to graduate in December.


Smith’s 2010 Game-by-Game

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ERIC SHRIVE 6-6, 302 Jr./So. Tackle Scranton, Pa.

Receiving (Catches-Yards-TD) Akron 2-25-0; Syracuse 1-4-0; Temple 0-0-0; Iowa 1-1-0; Illinois 0-0-0; Eastern Illinois 0-0-0; Minnesota 0-0-0; Michigan 0-0-0; Northwestern 0-0-0; Ohio State 0-0-0; Indiana 0-0-0; Michigan State 0-0-0; LSU 0-0-0.

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MATT STANKIEWITCH

20

6-3, 296 Sr./Jr. Center Orwigsburg, Pa.

DEVON SMITH 5-7, 157 Jr./Jr. Wide Receiver White Plains, Md. Devon Smith played in every game and made six starts during the 2010 season. He also was a significant contributor on special teams. Smith was fourth on the team with 27 receptions for 363 yards (13.4 avg.) and one touchdown last year. He ranked second in the Big Ten in punt returns with a 12.9-yard average on 12 returns, delivering a long of 25 yards. Smith also had three kickoff returns for a 27.7-yard average and gained 42 yards on 15 rushing attempts. In his first career start, he made one catch for 27 yards, had two carries for seven yards and a 20-yard punt return against Youngstown State. Smith made a game-high five catches at No. 1 Alabama, setting career-highs with his five receptions for 47 yards. He also had two carries for eight yards. Smith rewrote his career-high for yardage for the second consecutive week by gaining 61 yards on three catches against Kent State, including a 48-yard touchdown grab, the first of his career. He returned two punts for 33 yards and made two catches in the win over Temple. Smith made a team-high and career-high tying five catches at Iowa for 58 yards and made three catches for 24 yards in the win at Minnesota. He made two receptions for 50 yards in the win over Michigan, including a huge 34-yard grab deep in Michigan territory to set up a third-quarter touchdown. Playing near his hometown, Smith made two receptions for 56 yards in the win over Indiana at FedEx Field, including a 45-yard grab. He made two catches for 26 yards against Michigan State. Smith was on the field for 347 snaps last year, topped by 35 each against Iowa and Indiana.

SMITH’S CAREER STATISTICS RECEIVING

DEVON STILL 6-5, 305 Sr./Sr. Defensive Tackle Wilmington, Del.

Smith’s 2009 Game-by-Game

Eric Shrive has experience playing guard and tackle and should be among the primary challengers for more playing time for an offensive line that loses two starters. Shrive saw his most extensive action in the win over Indiana at FedEx Field. He and quarterback Matt McGloin were prep teammates at West Scranton High School.

SEASON

71

Receiving (Catches-Yards-TD) Youngstown State 1-27-0; Alabama 5-47-0; Kent State 3-61-1; Temple 2-2-0; Iowa 5-58-0; Illinois 1-3-0; Minnesota 3-24-0; Michigan 2-50-0; Northwestern 1-9-0; Ohio State 0-0-0; Indiana 2-56-0; Michigan State 2-26-0; Florida 0-0-0.

AVG.

TD

LG

7.5

0

18

2009

4-30

2010

27-363

13.4

1

48

Career

31-393

12.7

1

48

Matt Stankiewitch should be among the primary challengers for significant playing time on the offensive line. He has experience at center and guard. Stankiewitch played in the first six games of last season, but was sidelined by illness the remainder of the season. He saw action on a season-high 24 snaps against Illinois. Stankiewitch brought a 3.31 cumulative gradepoint average into the spring semester and is a potential Academic All-Big Ten candidate. He is on schedule to graduate in December.

STILL’S CAREER STATISTICS

90

SEASON

SEAN STANLEY 6-1, 245 Jr./Jr. Defensive End Rockville, Md. Sean Stanley played in 11 games last year, with starts against Kent State and at Ohio State. He recorded 11 tackles (six solo), with two for a loss (minus-seven yards) and half a sack. Stanley made five tackles (three solo) in the season-opener with Youngstown State. He also returned one kickoff for 14 yards against the Penguins. Stanley recorded a tackle for loss against Kent State and shared one at Alabama. He also was in on a sack against Northwestern. Stanley saw action on 320 snaps last season, led by 46 each in the wins over Michigan and Northwestern.

STANLEY’S CAREER STATISTICS SEASON

TK

SOLO

AS

FR

FC

I

2009

11

3

8

0

0

0

2010

11

5

6

0

0

0

Career

22

8

14

0

0

0

25

Devon Still began 2011 with one of the top games of his career and has an opportunity for a high impact senior season. Against Florida in the Outback Bowl, he set career-highs with seven hits (six solo) and a team season-high 3.5 tackles for loss. A 2010 honorablemention All-Big Ten selection, Still led the team with 10.0 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks (minus-19) last season. A starter in 12 games, Still made 39 tackles and had one pass breakup. He made three tackles at No. 1 Alabama, including a sack. Still recorded three hits in the 24-0 win over Kent State, including 2.5 TFL for minus-nine yards, with a sack. He made three hits in the win over Temple, helping hold the Owls scoreless over the final three quarters and to 71 yards in the second half. He made four tackles, including one for a loss, at Iowa and had three stops against Illinois. He capped off the win at Minnesota by sacking QB Adam Weber in the end zone for his first career safety. He made two tackles and the sack for a loss of six yards against the Golden Gophers. Still led the defensive line against Michigan, making a then career-high six tackles and batting down a Denard Robinson pass on Michigan’s final possession. He had four tackles and one sack for a six-yard loss in the comeback win over Northwestern and made two tackles against Michigan State. Still was on the field for 710 snaps last year, led by 80 in the victory at Minnesota. He is on schedule to graduate in December.

SACK

TFL

2-15 2.5-19 0.5-4

2-7

2.5-19 4.5-26

TK

SOLO

AS

FR

FC

I

SACK

TFL

2008

0

0

0

0

0

0

0-0

0-0

2009

19

10

9

0

0

0

2-11 5.5-15

2010

39

16

23

0

0

0

4-19

Career

58

26

32

0

0

0

6-30 15.5-42

10-27

Still’s 2010 Game-by-Game Tackles (Total-Solo-Assists) Youngstown State 1-0-1; Alabama 3-2-1; Kent State 3-2-1; Temple 3-1-2; Iowa 4-1-3; Illinois 3-0-3; Minnesota 2-1-1; Michigan 6-2-4; Northwestern 4-1-3; Ohio State 1-0-1; Indiana 0-0-0; Michigan State 2-0-2; Florida 7-6-1.

Still’s 2009 Game-by-Game Tackles (Total-Solo-Assists) Akron 0-0-0; Syracuse 3-1-2; Temple 2-1-1; Iowa 2-0-2; Illinois 2-1-1; Eastern Illinois 0-0-0; Minnesota 0-0-0; Michigan 2-2-0; Northwestern 1-1-0; Ohio State 3-1-2; Indiana 2-1-1; Michigan State 0-0-0; LSU 2-2-0.


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NATE STUPAR 6-1, 239 Sr./Sr. Linebacker State College, Pa.

Nate Stupar made seven starts last season at linebacker, while playing every game on defense and special teams. Stupar finished third on the team with 73 tackles, recording 6.5 tackles for loss (minus-28), with two sacks, one interception, a forced fumble and four pass breakups. He ranked fifth on the squad in minus-yardage plays. Stupar’s 1.5 tackles for loss against Youngstown State were a career-high and included a sack for minus-eight yards. He made four hits at No. 1 Alabama. In the 24-0 win over Kent State, he had three stops. Stupar delivered the play of the game in the win over previously unbeaten Temple. He grabbed the second interception of his career in the third quarter, returning it 31 yards to the Temple 12 to set up Collin Wagner’s go-ahead field goal. Stupar made a team-high tying seven tackles, with five in the second half, and recorded a sack against the Owls. He had five tackles, including one for a loss of four yards, at Iowa. Stupar made a then-season-high nine tackles, including one for a loss, and had one pass breakup against Illinois. He made six stops in the win at Minnesota. Against Michigan, he had three solo tackles and broke up a pass, nearly intercepting it. He made five tackles in the comeback win over Northwestern. Stupar led the linebacking corps with five solo tackles (7 total) at Ohio State. He had an active day against Indiana, registering a team-high 10 tackles (6 solos), the second-highest total of his career. He made a game-high tying 10 hits against Michigan State for his second consecutive double-figure tackle game and the third of his career. Stupar also forced his first career fumble, stripping Spartan running back Edwin Baker in the fourth quarter. He saw action on 619 snaps last season, topped by 78 against Illinois. Stupar brought a 3.63 grade-point average into the spring semester and should be a strong candidate for CoSIDA Academic AllAmerica recognition. He earned Academic All-Big Ten honors last year for the third time and is on schedule to graduate in May.

STUPAR’S CAREER STATISTICS SEASON

TK

SOLO

AS

FR

FC

I

SACK

TFL

2008

21

10

11

0

0

0

0-0

1-9

2009

31

16

15

0

0

1

1-1 1.5-1

2010

73

35

38

0

1

1

2-9 6.5-28

125

61

64

0

1

2

Career

3-10

9-38

Stupar’s 2010 Game-by-Game Tackles (Total-Solo-Assists) Youngstown State 3-1-2; Alabama 4-2-2; Kent State 3-0-3; Temple 7-3-4; Iowa 5-3-2; Illinois 9-3-6; Minnesota 6-1-5; Michigan 3-3-0; Northwestern 5-2-3; Ohio State 7-5-2; Indiana 10-6-4; Michigan State 10-5-5; Florida 1-1-0.

Stupar’s 2009 Game-by-Game Tackles (Total-Solo-Assists) Akron 12-8-4; Syracuse 5-2-3; Temple 5-0-5; Iowa 0-0-0; Illinois 3-2-1; Eastern Illinois 1-0-1; Minnesota 1-1-0; Michigan 1-1-0; Northwestern 0-0-0; Ohio State 2-1-1; Indiana 0-0-0; Michigan State 1-1-0; LSU 0-0-0.

Stupar’s 2008 Game-by-Game

Suhey’s 2009 Game-by-Game

Tackles (Total-Solo-Assists)

Rushing (Carries-Yards-TD)

Coastal Carolina 5-2-3; Oregon State 5-3-2; Syracuse 2-2-0; Temple 2-1-1; Illinois 1-0-1; Purdue 0-0-0; Wisconsin 2-2-0; Michigan 0-0-0; Ohio State 0-0-0; Iowa 1-0-1; Indiana 2-0-2; Michigan State 1-0-1; Southern California 0-0-0.

Akron 2-4-0; Syracuse 1-0-0; Temple 2-7-0; Iowa 1-1-0; Illinois 0-0-0; Eastern Illinois 2-4-0; Minnesota 2-4-0; Michigan 3-18-0; Northwestern 0-0-0; Ohio State 2-5-0; Indiana 1-0-0; Michigan State 3-16-0; LSU 3-9-0.

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1

JOE SUHEY

NICK SUKAY

6-1, 219 Sr./Sr. Running Back Deerfield, Ill.

6-1, 207 Sr./Sr. Safety Mt. Pleasant, Pa.

The talented and versatile Joe Suhey made seven starts last season while playing in every game on offense and special teams. He ranked seventh on the team with 15 receptions for 154 yards and a touchdown. He had eight carries for 15 yards in addition to his outstanding blocking. Suhey started five straight games from Alabama through Illinois. He caught two balls for 16 yards against Kent State and made three receptions for 32 yards against Michigan. Suhey played a big role in the 35-21 comeback win over Northwestern, making a career-high six receptions for 67 yards. He also delivered a 25-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter against Michigan State. He was on the field for 224 snaps last year, led by 32 in the win over Indiana. Suhey earned Academic All-Big Ten honors last fall and is on schedule to graduate in May.

SUHEY’S RUSHING STATISTICS SEASON

AVG.

TD

2008

9-26

2.9

0

9

2009

22-68

3.1

0

13

8-15

1.9

0

4

39-109

2.8

0

13

2010 Career

RUSHING

LG

SUHEY’S RECEIVING STATISTICS

Nick Sukay is anxious to return to the field after missing the second half of last season with an injury. He forced a fumble on the opening kickoff against Illinois, but suffered a torn pectoral muscle on the play, ending his season. Despite the injury, he made three tackles before leaving the game in the first half. He was tied for the Big Ten lead in interceptions, with three, at the time of his injury and ended up tied for the team lead. A starter in the first six games last year and in 19 in his career, Sukay made 29 tackles and forced a fumble in 2010. He made eight tackles at No. 1 Alabama and four stops in the 24-0 win over Kent State. Sukay grabbed his second and third interceptions of the season in the win over Temple. He became the first Nittany Lion to have two interceptions in a game since Lydell Sargeant had two at Wisconsin in 2008. Sukay also made six tackles (four solo), helping the Lions limit the Owls to 71 yards and no points in the second half. He made seven tackles at Iowa and grabbed his third interception in two games at the Penn State 17. Sukay saw action on 345 snaps prior to his injury, topped by 72 at Iowa. He is on schedule to graduate in May.

SUKAY’S CAREER STATISTICS SEASON

TK

SOLO

AS

FR

FC

I

SACK

TFL

2009

41

21

20

2

0

2

0-0

0-0

RECEIVING

AVG.

TD

LG

2010

29

12

17

0

1

3

0-0

0-0

2008

2-36

18.0

0

19

Career

70

33

37

2

1

5

0-0

0-0

2009

21-186

8.9

1

30

2010

15-154

10.3

1

25

Sukay’s 2010 Game-by-Game

Career

38-376

9.9

2

30

Tackles (Total-Solo-Assists)

SEASON

Suhey’s 2010 Game-by-Game Receiving (Catches-Yards-TD) Youngstown State 0-0-0; Alabama 0-0-0; Kent State 2-16-0; Temple 0-0-0; Iowa 1-7-0; Illinois 0-0-0; Minnesota 0-0-0; Michigan 3-32-0; Northwestern 6-67-0; Ohio State 0-0-0; Indiana 1-5-0; Michigan State 1-25-1; Florida 1-2-0.

Suhey’s 2009 Game-by-Game Receiving (Catches-Yards-TD) Akron 4-40-0; Syracuse 2-13-0; Temple 0-0-0; Iowa 2-10-0; Illinois 1-15-0; Eastern Illinois 2-24-0; Minnesota 1-6-0; Michigan 1-3-0; Northwestern 1-3-0; Ohio State 0-0-0; Indiana 4-32-0; Michigan State 3-40-1; LSU 0-0-0.

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Youngstown State 1-0-1; Alabama 8-3-5; Kent State 4-0-4; Temple 6-4-2; Iowa 7-4-3; Illinois 3-1-2; Minnesota-INJ; Michigan-INJ; Northwestern-INJ; Ohio State-INJ; Indiana-INJ; Michigan State-INJ; Florida-INJ.

Sukay’s 2009 Game-by-Game Tackles (Total-Solo-Assists) Akron 1-0-1; Syracuse 4-1-3; Temple 1-0-1; Iowa 9-5-4; Illinois 7-7-0; Eastern Illinois 4-1-3; Minnesota 1-0-1; Michigan 2-2-0; Northwestern 4-1-3; Ohio State 2-2-0; Indiana 3-1-2; Michigan State 3-1-2; LSU 0-0-0.


80

5

54

6-6, 266 Sr./Sr. Tight End Wilmington, Del.

6-0, 178 Jr./So. Cornerback Greenbelt, Md.

6-0, 227 Sr./Jr. Linebacker Williamsport, Pa.

ANDREW SZCZERBA

Andrew Szczerba is ready for a return to the practice field after being sidelined by a back injury last season. He is among a trio of Nittany Lion lettermen who missed the entire 2010 season due to injuries. Despite missing last year, Szczerba is the NIttany Lions’ most experienced tight end returnee, as freshmen Garry Gilliam and Kevin Haplea earned most of the snaps last year. Szczerba is on schedule to graduate in May.

SZCZERBA’S CAREER STATISTICS SEASON

RECEIVING

AVG.

TD

LG

2008

1-9

9.0

0

9

2009

1-6

6.0

0

6

0

9

2010

Injured

Career

2-15

7.5

93

JAMES TERRY 6-3, 317 Sr./Jr. Defensive Tackle New Castle, Del. James Terry appeared in 11 games last season with one start on the defensive interior line. He made nine tackles and had one pass breakup. He assisted on a pair of tackles in the season-opener with Youngstown State. He made three stops in back-to-back games against Iowa and Illinois, including a crucial stop against the Hawkeyes in the Red Zone. Terry earned his first career start in the Nittany Lions’ 41-24 victory over Indiana at FedEx Field. He was on the field for 141 snaps last season, including 24 in the win over Indiana.

TERRY’S CAREER STATISTICS SEASON 2009 2010 Career

TK

SOLO

AS

FR

FC

I

SACK

TFL

2

2

0

0

0

0

1-7

1-7

9

1

8

0

0

0

0-0

0-0

11

3

8

0

0

0

1-7

1-7

DERRICK THOMAS

Derrick Thomas played in the initial four games of last season, recording three tackles, one interception and two pass breakups. Thomas made two tackles and grabbed his first career interception against Kent State. He saw action on 124 snaps on defense and special teams, topped by 49 against Kent State.

74

JOHNNIE TROUTMAN 6-4, 323 Sr./Sr. Guard Brown Mills, N.J. Johnnie Troutman started the final 11 games of the 2010 season at left guard and has 19 career starts. He saw action on 930 snaps last year, the team’s secondhighest total to Stefen Wisniewski, topped by 93 in the win over Northwestern and 90 against Florida in the Outback Bowl. Troutman was instrumental in Penn State allowing only 12 sacks all season, tied for No. 2 in the Big Ten and No. 13 in the nation for fewest sacks allowed. He played a critical role in helping the Nittany Lions gain 350 or more yards nine times last season, topped by 528 yards in the 35-21 comeback win over Northwestern. The Lions ran for a season-high 260 yards against the Wildcats, with two 100-yard rushers, and threw for 268 yards. Troutman helped Penn State gain 496 yards against Indiana and 435 yards against Michigan, scoring 41 points in both victories. Troutman is on schedule to graduate in May.

64

JOHN URSCHEL 6-3, 284 Jr./So. Guard Williamsville, N.Y. John Urschel already has distinguished himself as the Nittany Lions’ top student and is looking to have a similar impact on the offensive line this fall. A Dean’s List student, Urschel brought a perfect 4.00 grade-point average into the spring semester. He earned Academic All-Big Ten honors last fall and should be a strong candidate for CoSIDA Academic All-America honors this year. He saw his most significant career action last year against Indiana, playing on 66 snaps at right guard in the 41-24 win. He helped the Nittany Lions gain 496 yards and register 24 first downs in the victory at FedEx Field.

27

JAMIE VAN FLEET

Jamie Van Fleet appeared in all 13 games last season at linebacker and as one of the squad’s most productive special teams players. Van Fleet completed one of the biggest plays of the season when he scooped up an Indiana punt, blocked by Andrew Dailey, and returned it 21 yards to give Penn State the lead for good in the third quarter. The score was the first of his Nittany Lion career. Van Fleet made 11 tackles, seven solo, last year. He made three hits each against Youngstown State and Illinois. He notched two solo tackles in the 4124 win over Indiana. Van Fleet was on the field for 183 snaps last season, topped by 24 plays at Iowa. He brought a 3.36 grade-point average into the spring semester after earning Academic All-Big Ten honors last fall. Van Fleet is a potential CoSIDA Academic AllAmerica candidate.

VAN FLEET’S CAREER STATISTICS SEASON

TK

SOLO

AS

FR

FC

I

SACK

TFL

2009

5

4

1

0

0

0

0-0

0-0

2010

11

4

7

0

0

0

0-0

0-0

Career

16

8

8

0

0

0

0-0

0-0

14

MIKE WALLACE 5-9, 189 Jr./So. Cornerback Silver Spring, Md. Mike Wallace is a promising cornerback for the deep and talented secondary and a contributor on special teams. He saw action against Kent State, Illinois, Indiana and Florida last season and is working hard to play a greater role this year. Wallace is a member of the hip-hop group Primary Element. The group performed “For The Kids” at halftime of the Feb. 17 Penn StateMinnesota men’s basketball game on the eve of Penn State’s annual Dance Marathon fund-raiser for pediatric cancer patients and research. Wallace also directed the NIttany Lion freshmen football players’ winning dance performance at the THON Student-Athlete Pep Rally, joining the freshmen on stage in a high-energy, jampacked Bryce Jordan Center. Wallace is a cousin of former Nittany Lion Terry Killens, a second-team All-Big Ten pick in 1995, who played seven seasons in the NFL. Wallace garnered Academic All-Big Ten honors last fall.


99

33

9

6-3, 337 Sr./Jr. Defensive Tackle Harrisburg, Pa.

6-2, 236 Sr./Jr. Tight End Washington, Pa.

6-1, 242 Sr./Jr. Running Back Canfield, Ohio

BRANDON WARE

Brandon Ware should have an opportunity to become a bigger contributor for the defensive line this season. He played in 11 games last season and recorded two tackles.

10

MALCOLM WILLIS 5-11, 212 Jr./So. Safety Marbury, Md.

MICHAEL YANCICH

Michael Yancich appeared in all 13 games last year as a reserve linebacker and key member of the special teams units. He made four tackles (three solo). He made his first career tackle at Iowa and made a big stop on a kickoff return in the fourth quarter of the Michigan State contest. Yancich made two solo hits against Florida in the Outback Bowl. He saw action on 179 snaps last season, topped by 19 against the Gators. Yancich was shifted to tight end during spring drills.

YANCICH’S CAREER STATISTICS TK

SOLO

AS

FR

FC

I

SACK

TFL

2009

0

0

0

0

0

0

0-0

0-0

2010

4

3

1

0

0

0

0-0

0-0

Career

4

3

1

0

0

0

0-0

0-0

SEASON

Malcolm Willis was another member of the secondary who took advantage of an opportunity when his name was called last year. Willis saw increased playing time in the second half of the season as Nick Sukay and Andrew Dailey were battling injuries. Starting the season’s final six games, he was instrumental in Penn State ranking second in the Big Ten and No. 16 in the nation in pass defense. He was sixth on the squad with 54 tackles (29 solo), grabbed one interception and had three pass breakups. Willis made six stops against Illinois. He saw extensive action at Minnesota and made a career-high nine tackles in the win. Willis made his first career start in the win over Michigan and tallied eight tackles and a team-high three pass breakups. He continued his strong play as he notched eight tackles in the historic comeback victory over Northwestern. Willis grabbed a critical fourth-quarter interception off Ohio State’s Terrelle Pryor at Penn State’s two-yard line, for his first career interception. He made five tackles against the Buckeyes. Willis made four stops in the win over Indiana at FedEx Field, and had two pass breakups. He made seven hits (six solo) and a pass breakup against Florida in the Outback Bowl. Willis was on the field for 642 snaps last season, topped by 90 plays at Minnesota and 80 plays against Florida in the Outback Bowl.

TK

SOLO

AS

FR

FC

I

SACK

TFL

2010

54

29

25

0

0

1

0-0

0-0

Career

54

29

25

0

0

1

0-0

0-0

Michael Zordich emerged as a bigger contributor last year as a runner, receiver and effective blocker. A former linebacker, he had three rushing touchdowns in 2010, gaining 40 yards on 18 carries. He ran for 11 yards against Temple and scored his first career touchdown in the fourth quarter to give Penn State a 22-13 lead. He gave the Nittany Lions additional breathing room against Michigan with a five-yard touchdown run for a 38-17 lead in the third quarter. He scored on a oneyard run and made one catch against Florida in the Outback Bowl. Zordich also is a strong contributor on special teams. He hustled and slid to secure his first career fumble recovery on punt coverage late in the second quarter to set up a field goal against Illinois. Zordich was on the field for 376 snaps last season, led by 50 against Florida and 42 in the win at Minnesota.

ZORDICH’S RUSHING STATISTICS

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PAT ZERBE 6-1, 236 Jr./So. Fullback West Lawn, Pa. Pat Zerbe continues to work hard in his efforts to gain more playing time on offense and special teams. Last season, he saw action against Florida in the Outback Bowl. A first-team All-Berks lineman at Wilson HS, Zerbe earned second-team all-state honors. He recorded 189 career tackles, with 12 sacks and two interceptions. Zerbe helped his squad to a 14-1 overall record, becoming league and district champions and state semifinalists. He also received first-team All-Berks honors in lacrosse and wrestled at Wilson.

WILLIS’S CAREER STATISTICS SEASON

MICHAEL ZORDICH

SEASON

AVG.

TD

LG

2009

RUSHING 2-13

6.5

0

11

2010

18-40

2.2

3

8

Career

20-53

2.7

3

11

ZORDICH’S DEFENSIVE STATISTICS SEASON

TK

SOLO

AS

FR

FC

I

SACK

TFL

2009

3

1

2

0

0

0

0-0

0-0

2010

3

2

1

1

0

0

0-0

0-0

Career

6

3

3

1

0

0

0-0

0-0

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ZACH ZWINAK 6-1, 228 So./Fr. Fullback Frederick, Md. Zach Zwinak’s freshman season ended prematurely when he suffered a serious knee injury during a practice last October. He has made great progress in his rehabilitation and is on schedule to be 100 percent in time for the start of the season. Zwinak was rated the nation’s No. 2 prep fullback at Linganore HS for Coach Richard Conner and was a prep teammate of former Nittany Lion offensive lineman Mike Lucian. Zwinak was named all-state after rushing for 1,447 yards as a junior. As a senior, he rushed for 2,109 yards on 164 carries and scored 25 touchdowns. Zwinak was one of five future Nittany Lions selected to play in the 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

Willis’s 2010 Game-by-Game Tackles (Total-Solo-Assists) Youngstown State 0-0-0; Alabama 0-0-0; Kent State 0-0-0; Temple 1-0-1; Iowa 0-0-0; Illinois 6-2-4; Minnesota 9-6-3; Michigan 8-5-3; Northwestern 8-3-5; Ohio State 5-3-2; Indiana 4-2-2; Michigan State 6-2-4; Florida 7-6-1.

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MALLOY HEAD FOOTBALL COACH

JOE PATERNO

A career marked with distinction, glorious accomplishments and immeasurable contributions to The Pennsylvania State University, added another compelling and thrilling chapter during the 2010 campaign. Head coach of the Nittany Lions since 1966, Joe Paterno saw his resurgent and determined squad erase a 21-0 deficit to score touchdowns on five consecutive possessions and beat Northwestern, 35-21, on Nov. 6, 2010. The victory was No. 400 in Paterno’s career as he became the first Football Bowl Subdivision coach to reach the milestone. The 100,000-plus fans in Beaver Stadium reveled as the Hall of Fame coach was honored in a post-game on-field ceremony. Not only had they witnessed win No. 400, but also the greatest Nittany Lion comeback at home in Paterno’s 278th game coaching in Beaver Stadium. The rally from 21 points down also tied the greatest comeback under the legendary mentor, matching the memorable win at Illinois in 1994, when the Nittany Lions trailed 21-0 in the first quarter and won, 35-31, en route to the Big Ten and Rose Bowl titles. Just as was the case with the ’94 Nittany Lions and 25 times overall, Paterno’s 2010 edition earned the opportunity to play in a New Year’s Day bowl. The all-time leader in post-season wins (24-121 record) and appearances (37), he guided Penn State to a berth in the Outback Bowl, the squad’s fifth New Year’s Day bowl in the past six years. Penn State is 17-8 in New Year’s bowl games under Paterno. Since the start of the 2005 season, Paterno and his staff have led Penn State to a 58-19 (75.3) record, a figure that ranks among the top 10 percent nationally. The success of Paterno’s “Grand Experiment” also continued unabated in 2010. Senior guard Stefen Wisniewski led three Nittany Lions who were selected first-team CoSIDA Academic AllAmericans®, the most of any team in the nation for the third consecutive year. Senior linebacker Chris Colasanti and sophomore defensive end Pete Massaro joined Wisniewski, giving Penn State a nation’s-best 15 Academic All-Americans® since 2006. Paterno has passionately served the Penn State football program and the university with principle, distinction and success with honor since matriculating to State College in 1950. After 16 years as an assistant coach, he was rewarded in 1966 with the head coaching

responsibilities surrendered by the retiring Rip Engle, his college coach at Brown who appointed him to the Penn State staff in 1950 as a brash 23-year old. He is older now, and wiser, but no less enthusiastic and no less dynamic. He is, simply put, the most successful coach in the history of college football — a fact that was validated during the 2001 season when he moved past Paul “Bear” Bryant to become the leader in career wins by a major college coach. He also is one of the most admired figures in college athletics, an acknowledged icon whose influence extends well beyond the white chalk lines of the football field. Entering his 46th year pacing the sidelines as head coach of the Nittany Lions, Paterno has faced every situation imaginable on the gridiron and has used his preparation, experience and understanding of the game he loves to respond and keep the Penn State program among the nation’s elite for the past four decades. Paterno has posted a 401-135-3 mark as head coach and is the leader in career wins among major college coaches (third all-time). He passed his long-time friend and colleague, Bobby Bowden, on Sept. 20, 2008, for the lead among FBS coaches. Paterno’s winning percentage of 74.7 ranks No. 4 among active Football Bowl Subdivision coaches (10 or more years) and he is second all-time in games coached (539) among major college coaches. Paterno’s overall postseason record of 24-12-1 gives him a winning percentage of 66.2, good for No. 3 all-time among coaches with at least 15 bowl visits. The Nittany Lions are 12-5 in contests that comprise the Bowl Championship Series. Penn State is one of just eight teams with 800 wins all-time and Paterno has been a member of the Nittany Lion staff for 505 of them — 62 percent of the 818 all-time total. Penn State owns a record of 505-183-7 (73.3) since Paterno joined the staff in 1950, the nation’s third-highest winning percentage. He has missed just three games of a possible 695 Penn State contests over 61 seasons. Since Paterno began leading the program in 1966, Penn State has had 78 first-team All-Americans, with guard Stefen Wisniewski

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gaining the distinction in 2010. Wisniewski was selected first-team All-Big Ten for the second consecutive year and a National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete. He was joined by senior tailback Evan Royster as a three-time all-conference honoree. During Paterno’s remarkable tenure, the Nittany Lions have counted 16 National Football Foundation Scholar-Athletes, 37 firstteam Capital One/CoSIDA All-Americans® (47 overall) and 18 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship winners. Penn State has had at least one Academic All-American® in each of the past nine years, with 13 firstteam honorees since 2006. Winner of the 2005 Butkus and Bednarik awards, All-America linebacker Paul Posluszny was selected the 2006 CoSIDA Academic All-American®-of-the-Year in Division I football and was a two-time first-team Academic All-American®. Penn State’s 89 percent graduation rate and 85 percent Graduation Success Rate were tops among all teams in the Associated Press final 2009 Top 25 poll, according to NCAA data. The Nittany Lions’ GSR and four-year federal graduation rate were second only to Northwestern among Big Ten Conference teams, according to the NCAA 2010 graduation report. Paterno’s coaching portfolio includes two National Championships (1982, 1986); five undefeated, untied teams; 23 finishes in the Top 10 of the national rankings; an unprecedented five AFCA Coach-of-the-Year plaques, and more than 350 former players who have signed National Football League contracts, 32 of them firstround draft choices. All-America defensive tackle Jared Odrick was a 2010 NFL first-round draft choice by the Miami Dolphins and defensive end Aaron Maybin was the No. 11 overall choice in 2009. His teams have registered seven undefeated regular-seasons and he has had 35 teams finish in the Top 25. Penn State has won the Lambert-Meadowlands Trophy, emblematic of Eastern football supremacy, 24 times in Paterno’s coaching run, including in 2008 and ‘09. Since 1966, there have been 883 head coaching changes among Football Bowl Subdivision programs, an average of more than six changes per I-A institution! (Includes 22 changes after the 2010 season). Paterno is the only coach to win the four traditional New Year’s Day bowl games — the Rose, Sugar, Cotton and Orange bowls — and he owns a 6-0 record in the Fiesta Bowl. He was selected by the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame as the first active coach to receive its Distinguished American Award. Paterno also was the 1986 Sports Illustrated Sportsman-of-the-Year. A member of the Nittany Lions’ coaching staff spanning the


administrations of 13 U.S. presidents (starting with Harry Truman), Paterno passed Bryant on October 27, 2001 when the Lions secured his 324th victory by rallying from a 27-9 deficit to defeat Ohio State, 29-27, in the then-greatest Beaver Stadium comeback under the legendary coach. Obviously not a person of misplaced priorities, Paterno always has concentrated on seeing that his student-athletes attend class, devote the proper time to studies and graduate with a meaningful degree. He often has said he measures team success not by athletic prowess but by the number of productive citizens who make a contribution to society. The 2009 NCAA Graduation Rates Report for Division I institutions revealed that the Penn State football program compiled an 89 percent graduation rate among freshmen entering in 2002-03, which was No. 1 among teams ranked in the 2009 final Associated Press poll. Penn State’s figure was an astounding 34 points above the 55 percent FBS average. The NCAA data also showed that Penn State posted a programrecord 85 percent Graduation Success Rate, also the highest among 2009 AP Top 25 teams. The national average among FBS teams was 67 percent. Paterno is not fond of looking back, but it has been a memorable period for the legendary mentor, who has been a member of the Penn State staff for 695 games. In January 2011, NCAA President Mark Emmert presented the Gerald R. Ford Award to Paterno at the NCAA Convention. The award honors an individual who has provided significant leadership as an advocate for intercollegiate athletics on a continuous basis throughout his or her career. “For me, Coach Paterno is the definitive role model of what it means to be a college coach,” said Emmert. In December 2010, the Big Ten Conference announced the winning team in the Big Ten Football Championship game will receive the Stagg-Paterno Championship Trophy. The trophy pays homage to Paterno and Amos Alonzo Stagg, who won 199 games at the University of Chicago when the Maroons were Big Ten members. Paterno ranks fifth among Big Ten coaches all-time with 154 wins since the Nittany Lions began conference play in 1993. Stagg’s win total is the second-highest total in Big Ten history. “It’s an honor for our family and Penn State to have my name associated with the Big Ten Championship Trophy,” stated Paterno, who is the Big Ten’s all-time post-season victories leader (10-4 mark since 1993). The Maxwell Football Club announced in March, 2010 it was renaming its top college coaching honor the Joseph V. Paterno

College Coach-of-the-Year Award. “The Maxwell Football Club is privileged to honor the legacy of Coach Paterno, his values and his successes on and off the field,” said Executive Director Mark Wolpert. In 2009, Paterno banded together a squad of highly-motivated and dedicated student-athletes and coaches into a squad possessing outstanding work-ethic, commitment and senior leadership that delivered the Nittany Lions’ fourth bowl victory in the past five seasons with a last-minute win over LSU in the Capital One Bowl. The 2008 and ‘09 Nittany Lions recorded consecutive 11-win seasons for the first time since 1985 and ’86, when Penn State played in back-to-back National Championship games. Paterno’s 21st season with double-figure victories and 23rd team to finish in the Top 10 added to the litany of coaching records he owns. The Nittany Lions won at least 11 games for the 15th time under the Hall of Fame coach. The 2008 Nittany Lions and their head coach displayed resiliency and toughness to capture the Big Ten Championship and the program’s second Bowl Championship Series berth in four years. Trailing rival Ohio State in the fourth quarter in a late-October night game, the visiting Nittany Lions made a momentum-swinging play and went on to score the game’s final 10 points to post a hardfought victory en route to their third Big Ten crown. Paterno also was resilient, as he fought through a hip injury that occurred two days before the 2008 season-opener, displaying toughness and fortitude to his squad when in obvious pain. The day after the Big Ten-clinching win over Michigan State, Paterno had successful hip replacement surgery and led the Nittany Lions during their preparations for the Rose Bowl meeting with Southern California. Paterno was selected the 2008 Big Ten Dave McClain Coachof-the-Year, winning the honor for the third time, second only to Bo Schembechler’s four selections in the award’s history. He also was a finalist for three national Coach-of-the-Year honors: the Eddie Robinson Award (FWAA), Liberty Mutual and George Munger (Maxwell Football Club). Penn State compiled an 11-2 mark in 2008, finishing No. 8 in the Associated Press and USA Today Coaches polls. A school-record 10 Nittany Lions were selected first-team All-Big Ten, more than double the second-highest total, and a record 14 players received first or second-team all-conference accolades. Four Nittany Lions garnered AllAmerica honors and A.Q. Shipley became Penn State’s first recipient of the Rimington Trophy, presented to the nation’s outstanding center. It also was a record-breaking year for academic accomplishments. A program-record five players were selected to the 2008 ESPN/CoSIDA Academic All-America® team, with four on the first

team. Penn State’s four first-team selections and five overall selections led the nation, becoming the first school to have five Academic All-America® football players since Nebraska in 1997. A program-record 55 Nittany Lions earned at least a 3.0 gradepoint average during the Fall 2008 semester. Among the 55 football student-athletes, a record 19 garnered Dean’s List recognition by posting a 3.5 GPA or higher. In December 2008, Paterno agreed to an extension through the 2011 season. In 2007, Paterno was inducted into the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame. The five-time National Coach-of-the-Year was selected for induction in 2006, and was set to join two more legendary coaches — Bobby Bowden and John Gagliardi — as the first active coaches or players to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Coach Paterno’s induction, though, was deferred until 2007, as the injuries he sustained during a sideline collision in a November game at Wisconsin prevented him from traveling to the 2006 event. “I have mixed feelings because there were so many people that are not with me anymore who made it possible for me,” stated Paterno during the December 4, 2007 induction ceremony. “How good has it been? What we share in football; there’s never been a greater game. We’ve been involved in the greatest game, the greatest experience anybody could hope for. Great teammates. Guys you could trust. Guys you loved. Guys you would go to war with tomorrow. We’re so lucky…we’re so lucky. If we lose what we have in football, we’ll lose an awful lot in this country and we’ve got to remember that.” Paterno and Bowden, who rank No. 1-2 in victories among major college coaches, received the prestigious Gold Medal, the National Football Foundation’s highest honor, at the 2006 Hall of Fame Dinner via a video presentation. The 2007 season saw Paterno reach two more significant milestones and one tremendous honor. He eclipsed another college football legend, Amos Alonzo Stagg, for longevity at one institution among major college coaches. Stagg was a head coach for 57 years, including 41 at the University of Chicago. In December 2007, Patrick and Candace Malloy honored Paterno’s contributions to the University by committing $5 million to create the Malloy Paterno Head Football Coach Endowment at Penn State. “All of Penn State has benefited from Joe’s commitment to success with honor,” said Patrick Malloy, a 1965 alumnus of the University. “He is so much more than a coach — he’s an educator. He teaches his players how to win in life as well as in football, and he

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teaches every Penn State fan how to make the world a better place through integrity, honesty, and excellence. We are also fortunate enough to know Sue Paterno, and we have the deepest admiration for her volunteer and philanthropic leadership at Penn State and beyond.” The Nittany Lions’ capped 2007 by defeating Texas A&M in the Valero Alamo Bowl in Paterno’s 500th game as head coach. Penn State made another January bowl appearance under Paterno in 2006 and defeated Tennessee, 20-10, in the Outback Bowl. It came as no surprise that less than two weeks after undergoing surgery on his left leg in November 2006, Paterno was back in Beaver Stadium, observing his team from the coaches’ booth for the regular-season finale against Michigan State. The 2005 Nittany Lions are a squad the legendary coach also will remember fondly. The players and coaches passionately toiled every day to return Penn State to the national championship picture. The Nittany Lions compiled an 11-1 record, captured the Big Ten Championship and a thrilling triple-overtime decision over Bowden’s Florida State squad in the FedEx Orange Bowl. The 11-win season represented another milestone, as Penn State recorded at least 10 victories under Paterno in a fifth decade and for the 19th time overall. The Nittany Lions were No. 3 in the polls, earning their 13th Top 5 finish under the veteran coach. For his leadership in restoring the Nittany Lions to the nation’s elite, Paterno was recognized with numerous National Coach-of-theYear honors in 2005, capped by an unprecedented fifth selection by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). He also received national honors from the Associated Press, Bobby Dodd, Home Depot/ESPN, Maxwell Football Club (George Munger), Pigskin Club of Washington, D.C., The Sporting News and the Walter Camp Football Foundation. Joe Paterno simply is an unusual football coach...and, an unusual person. In an exceptional display of generosity and affection for Penn State, Paterno; his wife, Sue, and their five children announced a contribution of $3.5 million to the University in 1998, bringing Paterno’s lifetime giving total to more than $4 million. The gift was believed to be, Penn State Vice President for Development Rod Kirsch said, “the most generous ever made by a collegiate coach and his family to a university.” The Paterno gift endows faculty positions and scholarships in the College of the Liberal Arts, the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, the University Libraries and supported two building projects — a new interfaith spiritual center and the Penn State All-Sports Museum, both on the University Park campus. The museum opened in 2002 and the spiritual center was dedicated in 2003. “Penn State has been very good to both Sue and me,” Paterno said. “We have met some wonderful people here, we’ve known many students who have gone on to become outstanding leaders in their professions and in society, and all of our children have received a first-class education here. I’ve never felt better about Penn State and its future potential than I do right now. Sue and I want to do all we can to help the University reach that potential.” He and Sue have been actively involved with the Special Olympics Pennsylvania Summer Games, held each June on the University Park campus. In 2008, the Paternos were inducted into the Special Olympics Pennsylvania Hall of Fame. The Paternos announced a $1 million pledge in 2009 for the Mount Nittany Medical Center. Their gift is part of the most ambitious fundraising effort in the Medical Center’s history and helped support a three-floor, 42,000-square-foot expansion of Centre County’s primary health facility, which was completed in 2010. Also in 2009, the Paternos were honored by the Charcot-MarieTooth Association for a lifetime of achievement. Coach Paterno is a national spokesperson for CMTA.

A pair of Paterno’s donated personal items recently have raised funds and awareness for Penn State Public Broadcasting. In 2011, the tie he wore in his 400th win was auctioned for $10,200. In 2010, a pair of Paterno’s glasses made national headlines, as a Penn State couple bid $9,000 to purchase the donated autographed specs. In 2006, Paterno was bestowed a trio of diverse honors in addition to the Hall of Fame announcement and Gold Medal presentation. He was named a Free Spirit honoree and recognized by The Freedom Forum at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. In April, Paterno received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Dapper Dan Charities in Pittsburgh and received the History Makers Award, presented by the Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center. Paterno was recognized twice for his illustrious career in 2004. He was selected the second-best college football coach of all-time by a panel of more than 300 media, current and former football coaches, Heisman Trophy winners and members of the College Football Hall of Fame. Paterno also was chosen the nation’s best college football coach of the past 25 years by an ESPN25 expert panel. He finished No. 8 overall in the listing of college and professional coaches from all sports over the past 25 years. The American Football Coaches Association presented Paterno with its highest honor in 2002, the Amos Alonzo Stagg Award. The award honors those “whose services have been outstanding in the advancement of the best interests of football.” In 1998, he was the initial winner of the Eddie Robinson Coachof-the-Year Award, which recognizes an active college coach who is a role model to students and players, an active member of the community and an accomplished coach. The wisdom of Paterno’s “total person” approach to football — which addresses academic and lifestyle matters in addition to athletic prowess — has won almost universal endorsement from the “products of the system.” “He’s putting together this winning program, but meanwhile he’s teaching 17-, 18-, 19-year olds how not to screw their lives up, how important education is, how important it is to have social acumen,” All-America linebacker Greg Buttle told the San Antonio ExpressNews in 2007. “Forget what he’s done for players. He’s done more for a single university than anyone else. It transcends his coaching. No. 1 to him is what he’s done for Penn State University, No. 2 is what he has done for players.” “...I can tell you that virtually all of the players he’s touched in 50 years as an assistant and head coach have been enriched by the experience,” former quarterback Todd Blackledge said in the forward to Quotable Joe, a book of quotations by and about Paterno. “I consider myself, and I know my teammates and Penn State players past and present feel likewise, a better person for having played for Joe Paterno.” LaVar Arrington, one of the 32 NFL first-round draft choices to come through Paterno’s Penn State program, was a two-time AllAmerica selection and won the 1999 Butkus Award as the nation’s top linebacker as well as the Maxwell Club’s Chuck Bednarik Award, presented to the top collegiate defensive player. “If you’re not a man when you get there, you’ll be a man before you leave,” Arrington said of his Penn State experience. “Joe has his system so that you’re prepared for life. Joe trains you more mentally than physically so that nothing will rattle you.” Joe and Sue Paterno have five children, all of whom are Penn State graduates, and 17 grandchildren.

WINNING PERCENTAGE BY ACTIVE COACHES Coach 1. Jim Tressel 2. Bob Stoops 3. Gary Patterson 4. Joe Paterno 5. Mark Richt

School Ohio State Oklahoma TCU Penn State Georgia

Seasons 10 12 11 45 10

Won 106 129 98 401 96

Lost 22 31 28 135 34

Tied 0 0 0 3 0

Minimum 10 years as an FBS head coach; record at four-year colleges only, bowl games included.

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Pct. 82.8 80.6 77.8 74.7 73.8

THE PATERNO RECORD Year 1966 1967 1968 1969

W 5 8 11 11

L 5 2 0 0

T 0 1 0 0

Bowl Game Gator: Tied Florida State, 17-17 Orange: Beat Kansas, 15-14 Orange: Beat Missouri, 10-3

1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979

7 11 10 12 10 9 7 11 11 8

3 1 2 0 2 3 5 1 1 4

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Cotton: Beat Texas, 30-6 Sugar: Lost to Oklahoma, 14-0 Orange: Beat LSU, 16-9 Cotton: Beat Baylor, 41-20 Sugar: Lost to Alabama, 13-6 Gator: Lost to Notre Dame, 20-9 Fiesta: Beat Arizona State, 42-30 Sugar: Lost to Alabama, 14-7 Liberty: Beat Tulane, 9-6

1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989

10 10 11 8 6 11 12 8 5 8

2 2 1 4 5 1 0 4 6 3

0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

9 11 7 10 12 9 11 9 9 10

3 2 5 2 0 3 2 3 3 3

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

5 5 9 3 4 11 9 9 11 11 7

7 6 4 9 7 1 4 4 2 2 6

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Orange: Beat Florida State, 26-23 Outback: Beat Tennessee, 20-10 Alamo: Beat Texas A&M, 24-17 Rose: Lost to Southern Cal, 38-24 Capital One: Beat LSU, 19-17 Outback: Lost to Florida, 37-24

Totals 401 135

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Bowls: Won 24, Lost 12, Tied 1

Fiesta: Beat Ohio State, 31-19 Fiesta: Beat Southern Cal, 26-10 Sugar: Beat Georgia, 27-23 Aloha: Beat Washington, 13-10 Orange: Lost to Oklahoma, 25-10 Fiesta: Beat Miami (Fla.), 14-10 Citrus: Lost to Clemson, 35-10 Holiday: Beat Brigham Young, 50-39 Blockbuster: Lost to Florida State, 24-17 Fiesta: Beat Tennessee, 42-17 Blockbuster: Lost to Stanford, 24-3 Citrus: Beat Tennessee, 31-13 Rose: Beat Oregon, 38-20 Outback: Beat Auburn, 43-14 Fiesta: Beat Texas, 38-15 Citrus: Lost to Florida, 21-6 Outback: Beat Kentucky, 26-14 Alamo: Beat Texas A&M, 24-0

Capital One: Lost to Auburn, 13-9


Dick Anderson

Tom Bradley

Kermit Buggs

Galen Hall

Larry Johnson

Bill Kenney

DICK ANDERSON

KERMIT BUGGS

LARRY JOHNSON

Offensive Line (Guards & Centers)

Safeties

Defensive Line

In his 34th year on the staff, Dick Anderson is in his 12th season working with the centers and guards. He played an instrumental role in the development of guard/center Stefen Wisniewski into a 2010 first-team AllAmerican and three-time All-Big Ten performer. In 2008, under Anderson’s tutelage, center A.Q. Shipley became the program’s first Rimington Trophy recipient. Anderson has helped mold units that have paved the way for seven 1,000yard rushers since 2002, including one in each of the past six seasons. He coached the quarterbacks from 1993-99, with his initial two pupils — Kerry Collins and Wally Richardson — matriculating to the NFL, with Collins leading the New York Giants to Super Bowl XXXV. Anderson returned to Penn State in 1990 after six seasons as head coach at Rutgers, working with the offensive line from 1990-92. He turned out some exceptional performers during his 1973-83 stint on the Penn State staff, including Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Munchak, head coach of the Tennessee Titans. From Queens, N.Y., Anderson played both ways at end for Coach Rip Engle at Penn State from 1960-62. Anderson’s tenure at Rutgers included a 21-16 win over Penn State in 1988, the Scarlet Knights’ first win in the series in 70 years.

A member of the Penn State staff since 2003, Kermit Buggs is in his fourth year as the Nittany Lions’ safeties coach. During the 2010 season, he successfully guided a young safety corps, which intercepted five passes, including three by Nick Sukay before mid-season. In 2008, Buggs helped Anthony Scirrotto earn first-team All-Big Ten accolades. Buggs was selected for the position in December 2007 and coached the safeties in Penn State’s 2007 Valero Alamo Bowl victory over Texas A&M. He served as Coordinator of Player Personnel during the 2006 and ’07 seasons and from 2003-05, he was a graduate assistant coach with the Nittany Lions. Buggs previously was a successful high school coach, leading Surry County (Va.) High School to a 34-14 record from 1999-2002. His 1999 squad was 14-0 and won the Division I state championship and Buggs was named the state’s Division I Coach-of-the-Year. A product of Hampton, Va., Buggs is a 1995 graduate of Norfolk State University, where he played football. He received player of the game honors seven times during his career. He was the University’s 1992-93 recipient of the Vince Lombardi Award for Leadership and Academic Achievement. Buggs has a master’s degree in educational administration from Penn State.

TOM BRADLEY

GALEN HALL

In Charge of Defense/Cornerbacks

In Charge of Offense/Running Backs

Larry Johnson is his 16th season on the staff and 12th year coaching the defensive line. He has been instrumental in the development of six first-team All-Americans in the past 11 years, including defensive tackle Jared Odrick in 2009. Odrick also was the 2009 Big Ten Defensive Player-of-the-Year. Odrick and ends Aaron Maybin (2008) and All-Pro Tamba Hali (2005) were first-team All-Americans and NFL first-round draft choices under Johnson. Michael Haynes and Jimmy Kennedy were 2002 All-Americans and first-round NFL draft picks. Johnson worked solely with the defensive ends and oversaw many of the special teams from 1996-99. His efforts with Courtney Brown helped him earn All-America honors in 1999 and become the No. 1 selection in the 2000 NFL Draft. Johnson also has coached 12 first-team All-Big Ten performers and has had a large role in the success of the defense, punting and recruiting efforts during his tenure. Head coach at McDonough High School in Pomfret, Md., for 19 years, Johnson’s teams compiled a 139-36 ledger, capturing state championships in 1983, ‘85 and ‘90. In 1992-93, he was head coach at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Va. Johnson was a standout linebacker at Elizabeth City (N.C.) State University, earning NAIA All-America honors. One son, Larry, became just the ninth player in NCAA history to rush for 2,000 yards in a season in 2002 and was a two-time All-Pro pick with the Kansas City Chiefs. Another son, Tony, was a Penn State wide receiver.

Tom Bradley is in his 33rd season on the staff and 12th supervising one of the nation’s top defenses. He also is in his 16th year working with the cornerbacks. From 2004-10, Penn State ranks No. 3 in the nation in scoring defense (16.4 ppg) and fifth in rushing (107.1 ypg) and total defense (298.7 ypg). In 2009, the Nittany Lions ranked in the Top 15 nationally in the primary six defensive categories and from 2004-09 Penn State finished in the Top 15 in total and scoring defense every season. Since 2004, Penn State has held 53 of its 88 opponents to 17 points or less, including 10 in ‘09. Bradley, who has played a large role in the success of the defense and recruiting efforts during his tenure, has helped develop four All-Americans in the secondary and cornerback Justin King, a first-team All-Big Ten pick in 2007. Bradley was a football letterman at Penn State in 1977-78, a graduate assistant in 1979 and became a fulltime staff member in 1980. In addition to the defensive backs, Bradley also has coached five other positions, including outside linebackers and defensive ends, coordinated the special teams and served as recruiting coordinator, bringing numerous prep standouts to Penn State throughout his tenure. Shane Conlan, O.J. McDuffie, Kim Herring, David Macklin, Bryan Scott, Alan Zemaitis, Justin King, Lydell Sargeant and D’Anton Lynn are among the standouts he has coached. Bradley was captain of the football and basketball teams at Bishop McCort High School in Johnstown, Pa.

Galen Hall is in his eighth season at Penn State, overseeing the offense and coaching the running backs. He was instrumental in the development of school career rushing leader Evan Royster, who also is the only Nittany Lion with three 1,000-yard rushing seasons (2008-10). Hall also coached Rodney Kinlaw (2007) and Tony Hunt (2005-06), who rushed for more than 1,000 yards. Under Hall, the Lions were second in the Big Ten in total offense (406.9 ypg) in 2009 and broke school records for total offense and passing yards in 2007. Hall directed an offense that led the Big Ten in scoring and was second in rushing in 2005. He returned to his alma mater in 2004 having achieved numerous successes in the collegiate and professional ranks. A native of Williamsburg, Pa., he served as running backs coach with the Dallas Cowboys, where he coached Emmitt Smith in 2002 when Smith broke the NFL all-time rushing record. Hall was head coach of the Rhein Fire in NFL Europe from 1995-2000, leading the team to three World Bowl berths, including NFL Europe titles in 1998 and 2000. He was selected NFL Europe Coach-of-the-Year three times. Hall compiled a 40-18-1 record as head coach at the University of Florida from 198489, winning Associated Press Coach-of-the-Year honors in 1984 after leading the Gators to a 9-1-1 mark. He also was offensive coordinator at Oklahoma from 1966-83, developing numerous All-Americans. Hall was Penn State’s starting quarterback in 1960 and ’61, guiding the Nittany Lions to wins in the Liberty and Gator bowls.

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BILL KENNEY Offensive Tackles & Tight Ends In his 24th year on the staff, Bill Kenney coaches the offensive tackles and tight ends. He was instrumental in developing tackle Dennis Landolt into a 2009 first-team AllBig Ten honoree and third-team All-American. He also helped mold a unit that opened lanes for Evan Royster to become Penn State’s seventh 1,000-yard rusher since 2002 and alltime leading rusher. Kenney was essential in the development of two-time All-America tackle Levi Brown, the No. 5 pick in the 2007 NFL Draft. He helped develop a unit that paved the way for Larry Johnson to become just the ninth 2,000-yard rusher in NCAA history in 2002. Kenney was critical in the development of 2000 first-team All-Big Ten tackle Kareem McKenzie, a nine-year NFL veteran. Kenney also helped produce a pair of first-team All-Americans in 1994 and ‘95, guard Jeff Hartings and tight end Kyle Brady, both first-round NFL draft choices. Kenney worked with the offensive line (199599), tight ends and offensive line and was recruiting coordinator in 1992, an area where he remains very active. A graduate assistant coach with the Nittany Lions in 1988, he became full-time in 1989. The Randolph, Mass., native is a graduate of Norwich University where he was a three-year starter. He coached a year at Norwich, three years in high school and two seasons as a graduate assistant at Nebraska before arriving at Penn State.


FOOTBALL SUPPORT STAFF

Mike McQueary

Jay Paterno

Ron Vanderlinden

John Thomas

MIKE McQUEARY

RON VANDERLINDEN

Wide Receivers/Recruiting Coordinator

Linebackers

In his eighth season on the staff, Mike McQueary coaches the wide receivers and serves as recruiting coordinator. His work with the wideouts has produced a significant increase in big plays, unit development and record-setting performances. Derek Moye made 53 catches for 885 yards and eight touchdown catches last year and his 104 career catches are No. 11 on the school list. Deon Butler, Jordan Norwood and Derrick Williams became the first trio of Nittany Lions with 40 or more catches in a season in 2006, and repeated the feat in 2007 and ’08 en route to making NFL rosters. All three rank in the Top 5 in school career receptions and Top 10 in career receiving yardage, with former walk-on Butler developing into the school career leader in receptions and No. 2 in yardage. McQueary’s efforts as recruiting coordinator have yielded six of the fastest and most athletic classes in Penn State history. He spent the 2003 season as an administrative assistant with the football program and from 2000-02 was a graduate assistant coach. A State College native, McQueary played at Penn State (1994-97) and was the starting quarterback in ‘97, leading the Lions to a 9-3 record and the Florida Citrus Bowl. An offensive co-captain as a senior, McQueary broke three school records and was one of five finalists for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. In his first career start, he broke school marks with 366 yards passing and 370 yards of total offense in a win over Pittsburgh.

Ron Vanderlinden is in his 11th year as linebackers coach and has been the primary force in helping restore the “Linebacker U.” tradition. Vanderlinden consistently has developed linebacker units that annually are among the nation’s elite. He was instrumental in the development of Cameron Wake, who earned 2010 All-Pro honors. All three 2009 starting linebackers received All-Big Ten honors and made 2010 NFL rosters. In 2009, Navorro Bowman was second-team All-American and first-team all-conference for the second consecutive year. Sean Lee finished his career in fourth place in career tackles with 325. In 2007, All-American Dan Connor became the school’s career tackle leader, won the Bednarik Award and was a finalist for the Butkus Award. Vanderlinden also worked with Paul Posluszny, the 2005 Butkus Award recipient and two-time first-team All-American and Bednarik Award winner. Vanderlinden, who is very active in Penn State’s recruiting efforts, was head coach at the University of Maryland from 1997-2000. A native of Livonia, Mich., he was defensive coordinator at Northwestern from 1992-96 and spent nine years as a defensive assistant at Colorado. He was an important element in the Wildcats’ emergence, which produced Big Ten Championship seasons in 1995-96. His defensive pupils at Northwestern included linebacker Pat Fitzgerald, the only other two-time Bednarik Award winner. At Colorado, Vanderlinden coached several NFL draft choices and helped the Buffaloes win the 1990 National Championship. He started his career as a graduate assistant at Bowling Green in 1978 and also coached at Michigan and Ball State. A four-year starter at center at Albion College, he twice earned all-conference honors.

JAY PATERNO Quarterbacks Jay Paterno is in his 17th year on the staff and 12th coaching the quarterbacks. He has been instrumental in the development of Rob Bolden and Matt McGloin, both of whom delivered school record-setting performances in 2010. Paterno was influential in the development of two-time first-team All-Big Ten quarterback Daryll Clark. Co-winner of the 2009 Big Ten Silver Football (MVP), Clark was 22-4 as a starter, breaking Penn State records for season (24) and career (43) touchdown passes, season passing yardage (3,003) and season total offense (3,214), among others. Under Paterno’s guidance, Clark earned 2010 Capital One Bowl MVP honors and gave Penn State a 2,000-yard passer for the fifth straight year. Paterno was instrumental in the development of record-setting quarterbacks Anthony Morelli and Michael Robinson, the 2005 Big Ten MVP, who plays for the Seattle Seahawks. Robinson broke Kerry Collins’ school season total offense mark while finishing fifth in voting for the Heisman Trophy. Paterno also coached Zack Mills, who owned or shared 18 school passing and total offense records, including those for game passing (399 yards) and total offense (418). From 1995-99, Paterno worked with the tight ends and was recruiting coordinator, an area where he remains very active. He helped develop All-Big Ten tight end Tony Stewart, who played nine NFL seasons. A 1990 Penn State graduate, Paterno was a reserve quarterback on his father’s squad. He lettered as a senior in 1989 and was a member of the 1986 National Championship team. He was a graduate assistant coach at Virginia for three years and wide receivers and tight ends coach at Connecticut for two. Paterno was the quarterbacks coach at James Madison in 1994, helping the Dukes to the second round of the Division I-AA playoffs.

Brad Caldwell

Kirk Diehl

Equipment & Facilities Coordinator

Coordinator, Practice Facilities

Pat Foley

Fran Ganter

Video Coordinator

Associate Athletic Director for Football Administration

Terrell Golden

Bill Kavanaugh

Graduate Assistant

Graduate Assistant Coach

JOHN THOMAS Strength & Conditioning In his 20th year at Penn State, the efforts of John Thomas have made a significant impact in the squad’s overall strength and conditioning habits. His strenuous regimen throughout the year is most evident during “winning time,” as the Nittany Lions’ conditioning has helped them secure or win many games in the fourth quarter during his tenure. Penn State has won 15 games decided by 10 points or less the past six seasons. His efforts were recognized with his 2002 selection as Master of Strength and Conditioning Coach, a title held by fewer than 30 people worldwide. He also was chosen the 1997 National Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach-of-the-Year. Thomas spent two seasons at the U.S. Military Academy, the second as the head of the strength and conditioning program in 1990-91. A Muskingum College graduate, he started at defensive tackle for two years and at offensive guard for two seasons and was an All-Ohio Valley Athletic Conference first-team pick and a second-team Division II All-American. He was inducted into the Muskingum Athletic Hall of Fame in October 2008. Thomas spent two years as a graduate assistant football and strength coach at Toledo. At the University of the South (1986-89), he coached football and served as a strength coach in football and baseball.

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Elijah Robinson

Travis Rundle

Graduate Assistant Coach

Administrative Assistant

Jeremy Scott

Tom Venturino

Speed Development Coach

Director of Football Operations


OVERALL: WON 7, LOST 6; BIG TEN: WON 4, LOST 4 Date Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Jan.

Penn State 4 11 18 25 2 9 23 30 6 13 20 27 1

Opponent

44 3 24 22 3 13 33 41 35 14 41 22 24

Opponent Score

[19] Youngstown State [18] at Alabama [1] [22] Kent State [23] Temple [22] at Iowa* [17] Illinois* at Minnesota* Michigan* Northwestern* at Ohio State* [8] Indiana* (at Landover, Md.) Michigan State* [11] Florida (Outback Bowl)

Attendance

14 24 0 13 24 33 21 31 21 38 24 28 37

Big Ten Record

101,213 101,821 100,610 104,840 70,585 107,638 48,479 108,539 104,147 105,466 78,790 102,649 60,574

Overall Record

— — — — 0-1 0-2 1-2 2-2 3-2 3-3 4-3 4-4 —

1-0 1-1 2-1 3-1 3-2 3-3 4-3 5-3 6-3 6-4 7-4 7-5 7-6

Associated Press ranking in brackets; *Big Ten Conference game.

TEAM STATISTICS

Penn State

First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Total Net Yards Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game Net Rushing Yards Attempts Average Per Play Average Per Game Net Passing Yards Attempts Completions Completion Percentage Interceptions Thrown Average Per Attempt Average Per Completion Average Per Game Punts/Average/Blocked Punt Returns/Yards/Average Kickoff Returns/Yards/Average Interceptions/Yards/Average Sacks By/Yardage Fumbles/Fumbles Lost Penalties/Yards Third-Down Conversions/Attempts/Percentage Fourth-Down Conversions/Attempts/Percentage Time of Possession Average

SCORE BY QUARTERS PENN STATE Opponent

PASSING Matt McGloin Rob Bolden Kevin Newsome Justin Brown Team PENN STATE Opponents

Opponent

250 100 136 14 4839 873 5.5 372.2 1853 448 4.1 142.5 2986 425 236 55.5 17 7.0 12.7 229.7 59/40.0/1 32/272/8.5 57/1224/21.5 10/108/10.8 17/86 14/4 53/402 79/189/41.8 8/17/47.1 30:48

234 115 109 10 4509 834 5.4 346.8 2153 483 4.5 165.6 2356 351 214 61.0 10 6.7 11.0 181.2 68/39.0/1 15/130/8.7 47/976/20.8 17/279/16.4 12/123 18/7 57/464 51/161/31.7 8/20/40.0 29:12

1

2

3

4

OT

Total

71 68

91 89

78 68

79 83

— —

319 308

Average 24.5 23.7

Games

Completions

Attempts

Interceptions

Percentage

Yards

TD

LP

Rating

9 10 6 13

118 112 6 0 0 236 214

215 193 13 1 3 425 351

9 7 0 1 0 17 10

54.9 58.0 46.2 0.0 0.0 55.5 61.0

1548 1360 78 0 0 2986 2356

14 5 0 0 0 19 19

45 80 23 0 0 80 80

128.48 118.52 96.55 -200.00 0.00 121.30 129.52

13 13

Statistician’s Note: Passing rating formula: [ (8.4 x yards) + (330 x touchdowns) — (200 x interceptions) + (100 x completions) ] /attempts.

PUNTING Anthony Fera Alex Butterworth Team PENN STATE Opponents

Games

No.

Yards

Average

LG

TB

FC

I-20

50+

Blk

11 3

46 12 1 59 68

1905 457 0 2362 2652

41.4 38.1 0.0 40.0 39.0

74 50 0 74 58

1 2 0 3 4

19 3 0 22 17

13 3 0 16 19

9 1 0 10 8

1 0 0 1 1

13 13

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RUSHING Evan Royster Silas Redd Stephfon Green Kevin Newsome Devon Smith Michael Zordich Derek Moye Shawney Kersey Curtis Dukes Joe Suhey Collin Wagner Matt McGloin Graham Zug Chaz Powell Stephon Morris Rob Bolden Justin Brown Team PENN STATE Opponents

RECEIVING Derek Moye Brett Brackett Justin Brown Devon Smith Evan Royster Graham Zug Joe Suhey Stephfon Green Silas Redd Kevin Haplea Brandon Moseby-Felder Chaz Powell Michael Zordich Garry Gilliam Nate Cadogan Shawney Kersey PENN STATE Opponents

PUNT RETURNS Justin Brown Devon Smith Drew Astorino Andrew Dailey Shawney Kersey Chaz Powell Jamie Van Fleet PENN STATE Opponents

KICKOFF RETURNS Chaz Powell Stephfon Green Silas Redd Devon Smith Malcolm Willis Shawney Kersey Jon Stewart Pat Zerbe Sean Stanley PENN STATE Opponents

Games 13 12 13 6 13 13 13 10 3 13 13 9 13 13 13 10 13 13 13

Games 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 12 12 8 13 13 4 4 10 13 13

Attempts 208 77 48 13 15 18 2 2 2 8 1 13 1 1 1 30 2 6 448 483

Yards 1014 437 188 66 42 40 39 20 16 15 7 6 3 -3 -7 -11 -12 -7 1853 2153

No.

Yards

53 39 33 27 25 17 15 9 4 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 236 214

885 525 452 363 202 194 154 78 27 39 13 11 17 21 3 2 2986 2356

Average

TD

LG

4.9 5.7 3.9 5.1 2.8 2.2 19.5 10.0 8.0 1.9 7.0 0.5 3.0 -3.0 -7.0 -0.4 -6.0 -1.2 4.1 4.5

6 2 1 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 16 14

50 30 21 16 19 8 27 24 11 4 7 11 3 0 0 17 0 0 50 51

Average

TD

LG

16.7 13.5 13.7 13.4 8.1 11.4 10.3 8.7 6.8 13.0 4.3 3.7 8.5 21.0 3.0 2.0 12.7 11.0

8 5 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 19 19

80 49 45 48 30 20 25 26 16 23 5 4 10 21 3 2 80 80

TD

LG

0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1

15 25 7 0 2 0 21 25 30

No.

Yards

Average

15 12 2 1 1 1 0 32 15

77 155 9 11 2 -3 21 272 130

5.1 12.9 4.5 11.0 2.0 -3.0 0.0 8.5 8.7

No.

Yards

Average

21 17 7 3 3 2 2 1 1 57 47

503 337 147 83 62 37 11 30 14 1224 976

24.0 19.8 21.0 27.7 20.7 18.5 5.5 30.0 14.0 21.5 20.8

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TD

LG

1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

100 30 34 38 35 26 14 30 14 100 48


INTERCEPTIONS D’Anton Lynn Nick Sukay Nate Stupar Drew Astorino Derrick Thomas Malcolm Willis PENN STATE Opponents

ALL-PURPOSE YARDAGE

Matt McGloin Rob Bolden Evan Royster Silas Redd Kevin Newsome Stephfon Green Curtis Dukes Devon Smith Michael Zordich Derek Moye Shawney Kersey Joe Suhey Collin Wagner Graham Zug Chaz Powell Stephon Morris Justin Brown Team PENN STATE Opponents

Yards

Average

3 3 1 1 1 1 10 17

58 19 31 0 0 0 108 279

19.3 6.3 31.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10.8 16.4

Rushing

Evan Royster Derek Moye Devon Smith Silas Redd Stephfon Green Brett Brackett Justin Brown Chaz Powell Graham Zug Joe Suhey Kevin Newsome Malcolm Willis Shawney Kersey D’Anton Lynn Michael Zordich Kevin Haplea Nate Stupar Pat Zerbe Garry Gilliam Jamie Van Fleet Nick Sukay Curtis Dukes Sean Stanley Brandon Moseby-Felder Andrew Dailey Jon Stewart Drew Astorino Collin Wagner Matt McGloin Nate Cadogan Stephon Morris Rob Bolden Team PENN STATE Opponents

TOTAL OFFENSE

No.

1014 39 42 437 188 0 -12 -3 3 15 66 0 20 0 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 7 6 0 -7 -11 -7 1853 2153

Games 9 10 13 12 6 13 3 13 13 13 10 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

TD

LG

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5

58 19 31 0 0 0 58 80

Receiving

Punt Returns

KO Returns

Int. Returns

Total

202 885 363 27 78 525 452 11 194 154 0 0 2 0 17 39 0 0 21 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 2986 2356

0 0 155 0 0 0 77 -3 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 0 0 0 0 11 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 272 130

0 0 83 147 337 0 0 503 0 0 0 62 37 0 0 0 0 30 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1224 976

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 58 0 0 31 0 0 0 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 108 279

1216 924 643 611 603 525 517 508 197 169 66 62 61 58 57 39 31 30 21 21 19 16 14 13 11 11 9 7 6 3 -7 -11 -7 6443 5894

Plays

Rushing

228 223 208 77 26 48 2 15 18 2 2 8 1 1 1 1 3 9 873 834

6 -11 1014 437 66 188 16 42 40 39 20 15 7 3 -3 -7 -12 -7 1853 2153

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Passing 1548 1360 0 0 78 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2986 2356

Total

Avg./Game

1554 1349 1014 437 144 188 16 42 40 39 20 15 7 3 -3 -7 -12 -7 4839 4509

172.7 134.9 78.0 36.4 24.0 14.5 5.3 3.2 3.1 3.0 2.0 1.2 0.5 0.2 -0.2 -0.5 -0.9 -0.9 372.2 346.8


SCORING Collin Wagner Derek Moye Evan Royster Brett Brackett Michael Zordich Matt McGloin Silas Redd Rob Bolden Justin Brown Nate Cadogan Stephfon Green Kevin Newsome Chaz Powell Devon Smith Joe Suhey Jamie Van Fleet Graham Zug David Soldner Team PENN STATE Opponents

DEFENSIVE LEADERS Chris Colasanti D’Anton Lynn Nate Stupar Drew Astorino Michael Mauti Malcolm Willis Bani Gbadyu Ollie Ogbu Stephon Morris Devon Still Pete Massaro Jordan Hill Gerald Hodges Nick Sukay Khairi Fortt Andrew Dailey Jack Crawford Glenn Carson Chaz Powell Sean Stanley Jamie Van Fleet Derek Day Stephen Obeng-Agyapong James Terry Jacob Fagnano Stephfon Green Eric Latimore DaQuan Jones Kevion Latham Michael Yancich Derek Moye Jon Rohrbaugh Michael Zordich Derrick Thomas Shelton McCullough Brandon Ware Alex Butterworth Kevin Haplea Chima Okoli Evan Royster Collin Wagner Kyle Baublitz Curtis Dukes Adam Gress Graham Zug Brett Brackett

TD

FG

0 8 7 5 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 37 39

20-25 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 20-25 12-15

Games

Solo

Assists

13 13 13 13 11 13 12 13 13 13 13 13 8 6 9 12 10 13 13 11 13 12 13 11 13 13 6 9 11 13 13 7 13 4 7 11 3 12 11 13 13 1 3 6 13 13

39 38 35 38 32 29 21 17 28 16 20 12 15 12 8 6 4 5 8 5 4 8 3 1 4 3 4 3 1 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

73 37 38 32 35 25 29 31 11 23 17 24 16 17 9 10 10 7 3 6 7 1 6 8 4 4 2 3 5 1 0 1 1 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0

. . . . . . . . . . Points After Touchdown . . . . . . . . . . Kick Rush Rec. Pass 34-34 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 35-35 38-38

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Total 112 75 73 70 67 54 50 48 39 39 37 36 31 29 17 16 14 12 11 11 11 9 9 9 8 7 6 6 6 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0

Blocked Kick: Andrew Dailey, 1; Safety: Team, 1.

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0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-2 0-1

TFL-Yards

Sacks-Yards

8.5-13 2.5-5 6.5-28 0-0 5.5-18 0-0 2.5-2 8.5-19 0.5-1 10-27 8-32 2-5 2.5-4 0-0 0.5-1 1-1 4.5-18 0.5-1 0-0 2-7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 2.5-5 2-7 1-7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

0-0 0-0 2-9 0-0 2-10 0-0 0-0 0.5-4 0-0 4-19 3.5-17 0.5-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-10 0-0 0-0 0.5-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-4 1-7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

DXP

Saf

Pts.

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0

94 48 42 30 18 12 12 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 1 2 319 308

PBU 1 4 4 5 1 3 0 1 1 1 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FR-Yards 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0

FC 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


2010 TEAM OFFENSIVE GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Total Offensive Yards Plays Average Per Play Rushing Net Yards Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Passing Net Yards Attempts Completions Interceptions Sacked/Yards Lost Punts/Average Penalties/Yards Fumbles/Fumbles Lost Total Points Touchdowns Rushing Touchdowns Passing Touchdown Returns Other Touchdowns Safeties Kick PAT/Attempts Two-point PAT/Attempts Field Goals/Attempts Time of Possession

YSU

ALA

KENT

TEM

IOWA

ILL

MINN

MICH

NW

OSU

IND

MSU

FLA

22 8 10 4 7/11 0/0 371 58 6.4 132 29 4.6 239 29 20 1 0/0 1/45.0 3/20 0/0 44 2 2 1 0 0 5/5 0/0 3/3 28:30

17 9 8 0 5/14 2/2 283 62 4.6 127 31 4.1 156 31 14 3 0/0 4/36.2 1/5 3/1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0/0 1/1 30:33

21 11 9 1 10/16 0/1 382 70 5.5 162 40 4.1 220 30 18 2 0/0 3/46.0 3/20 2/1 24 2 1 0 0 0 3/3 0/0 1/2 34:21

20 10 10 0 6/17 0/2 439 74 5.9 216 46 4.7 223 28 18 0 1/19 3/41.0 4/25 3/1 22 1 0 0 0 0 1/1 0/0 5/6 34:31

15 4 10 1 3/13 0/1 301 65 4.6 54 23 2.4 247 42 22 1 2/22 9/36.7 4/20 0/0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0/0 1/1 28:12

7 2 5 0 2/14 1/3 235 52 4.5 65 26 2.5 170 26 10 1 2/16 6/44.0 5/41 0/0 13 0 1 0 0 0 1/1 0/0 2/2 21:48

17 5 10 2 2/10 0/0 351 56 6.3 145 30 4.8 206 26 17 1 1/7 6/45.2 5/45 0/0 33 1 3 0 0 1 4/4 0/0 1/2 26:20

27 11 14 2 10/16 2/2 435 74 5.9 185 46 4.0 250 28 17 0 2/21 2/49.0 1/15 1/0 41 4 1 0 0 0 5/5 0/0 2/2 37:29

28 14 12 2 9/16 0/1 528 80 6.6 260 46 5.7 268 34 21 0 2/28 3/36.7 6/59 1/1 35 1 4 0 0 0 5/5 0/0 0/1 33:37

15 6 8 1 3/13 2/3 272 65 4.2 113 32 3.5 159 33 15 2 0/0 6/44.2 3/21 0/0 14 0 2 0 0 0 2/2 0/0 0/0 29:16

24 8 16 0 11/17 0/1 496 75 6.6 171 42 4.1 325 33 24 0 1/6 2/41.0 5/35 2/0 41 2 2 1 0 0 5/5 0/0 2/3 36:59

20 4 15 1 6/14 1/1 396 65 6.1 84 21 4.0 312 44 23 1 1/4 6/34.5 8/67 2/0 22 1 2 0 0 0 1/1 0/2 1/1 25:57

17 8 9 0 5/18 0/0 350 77 4.6 139 36 3.9 211 41 17 5 0/0 8/35.5 5/29 0/0 24 2 1 0 0 0 3/3 0/0 1/1 32:49

RED ZONE RECAP PENN STATE Opponent

Series

Youngstown St. 3 Alabama 3 Kent State 4 Temple 5 Iowa 3 Illinois 2 Minnesota 3 Michigan 7 Northwestern 4 Ohio State 2 Indiana 5 Michigan State 4 Florida 4 39/49

Result

OPPONENT Pct.

3 TD 100.0 FG, INT, Fumble 33.3 2 TD, FG, MFG 75.0 TD, 3 FG, Downs 80.0 FG, Downs, End of Game 33.3 2 FG 100.0 2 TD, MFG 66.6 5 TD, FG, End of Game 85.7 4 TD 100.0 TD, Downs 50.0 4 TD, FG 100.0 2 TD, FG, INT 75.0 3 TD, FG 100.0 27 TD, 12 FG, 3 Downs, 2 INT, 2 MFG, 2 End of Game, Fumble 79.6

Justin Brown made 33 catches for 452 yards during the 2010 season.

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Opponent

Series

Youngstown St. 1 Alabama 3 Kent State 0 Temple 2 Iowa 3 Illinois 4 Minnesota 2 Michigan 3 Northwestern 5 Ohio State 3 Indiana 3 Michigan State 3 Florida 5 34/37

Result

TD 2 TD, FG

Pct.

100.0 100.0 — 2 TD 100.0 2 TD, FG 100.0 2 TD, 2 FG 100.0 2 TD 100.0 2 TD, FG 100.0 3 TD, MFG, Downs 60.0 2 TD, FG 100.0 3 TD 100.0 3 TD 100.0 2 TD, 2 FG, Fumble 80.0 26 TD, 8 FG, Fumble, MFG, Downs 91.9


2010 TEAM DEFENSIVE GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Total Offensive Yards Plays Average Per Play Rushing Net Yards Attempts Average Per Rush Passing Net Yards Attempts Completions Interceptions Sacked/Yards Lost Punts/Average Penalties/Yards Fumbles/Fumbles Lost Total Points Touchdowns Rushing Touchdowns Passing Touchdown Returns Other Touchdowns Safeties Kick PAT/Attempts Two-point PAT/Attempts Field Goals/Attempts Time of Possession

YSU

ALA

KENT

TEM

IOWA

ILL

MINN

MICH

NW

OSU

IND

MSU

FLA

14 8 5 1 2/12 2/3 264 59 4.5 75 34 2.2 189 25 21 0 1/8 7/40.6 8/65 1/0 14 0 2 0 0 0 2/2 0/0 0/0 31:30

19 10 9 0 3/10 1/2 409 58 7.1 180 34 5.3 229 24 16 0 2/10 3/37.0 5/33 1/1 24 1 2 0 0 0 3/3 0/0 1/2 29:27

12 3 9 0 4/14 0/0 228 61 3.7 58 25 2.3 170 36 20 2 2/13 9/33.3 4/43 1/0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0/1 25:39

8 6 2 0 1/11 0/0 202 51 4.0 156 32 4.9 46 19 8 3 2/2 7/44.7 1/4 2/1 13 2 0 0 0 0 1/1 0/1 0/0 25:29

17 7 10 0 2/10 0/0 349 58 6.0 122 36 3.4 227 22 16 1 1/5 7/40.3 5/29 0/0 24 1 1 0 1 0 3/3 0/0 1/1 31:48

23 15 7 1 5/13 1/1 437 74 5.9 282 54 5.2 155 20 16 0 0/0 3/45.0 3/25 3/2 33 0 2 0 1 0 3/3 0/0 4/4 38:12

26 7 17 2 5/16 2/5 433 84 5.2 134 35 3.8 299 49 26 1 1/6 6/40.7 6/49 0/0 21 0 3 0 0 0 3/3 0/0 0/0 33:40

19 12 7 0 6/13 1/3 423 67 6.3 233 42 5.6 190 25 11 0 0/0 3/39.0 5/55 3/0 31 3 1 0 0 0 4/4 0/0 1/1 22:31

20 7 12 1 6/14 0/2 369 68 5.4 168 43 3.9 201 25 16 0 4/24 5/36.6 4/40 1/0 21 2 1 0 0 0 3/3 0/0 0/1 26:23

20 17 3 0 4/9 0/0 453 56 8.1 314 43 7.3 139 13 8 1 1/3 4/43.8 8/62 1/0 38 1 2 0 2 0 5/5 0/0 1/1 30:44

18 6 12 0 4/13 0/2 332 63 5.3 90 21 4.3 242 42 23 1 2/11 5/35.2 0/0 0/0 24 1 2 0 0 0 3/3 0/0 1/1 23:01

21 8 10 3 5/11 0/0 331 63 5.3 163 39 4.2 168 24 19 0 0/0 4/46.5 3/24 3/2 28 1 3 0 0 0 4/4 0/0 0/0 34:03

17 9 6 2 4/15 1/2 279 72 3.9 178 45 4.0 101 27 14 1 1/4 6/35.2 5/35 2/1 37 2 0 1 1 0 4/4 0/0 3/3 27:11

KICKOFFS

CAREER STARTS Player

Ogbu (DT) Wisniewski (C) Royster (RB) Astorino (Saf) Lynn (CB) Moye (WR) Crawford (DE) Sukay (Saf) Troutman (G) Gbadyu (LB) Eliades (G) Brackett (WR) Zug (WR) Barham (T) Klopacz (C) Powell (CB/WR) Still (DT) Colasanti (LB) Massaro (DE) Morris (CB) Pannell (T/G) Stupar (LB) Suhey (RB)

‘07

‘08

‘09

‘10

Total

5 1

10 12 12 3

12 13 13 12 13 12 13 13 8 5 13 — 9

12 13 13 12 13 13 7 6 11 10 4 11 2 13 13 4(d) 12 12 11 10 2 7 7

39 39 38 27 26 25 20 19 19 18 17 15 14 13 13 13 13 12 11 11 9 9 9

3 4 3

9 1

1 7 2 2

Player

‘07

‘08

Bolden (QB) Brown (WR) Latimore (DE) Okoli (T) Mauti (LB) Smith (WR) Willis (S) McGloin (QB) Hill (DL) Gilliam (TE) Haplea (TE) Dailey (S) Stankiewitch (G) Stanley (DE) Drake (WR) Farrell Fortt (LB) Hodges Terry

‘09

5

2 1

39

‘10

Total

8 8 3 8 7 6 6 5 4 3 3 2 — 2 — 1 1 1 1

8 8 8 8 7 6 6 5 4 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1

SEASON Player

KO

TB

Returns Yds./R Kick Avg.

Fera

49

19

30

20.3

67.8

Wagner

17

0

15

24.7

57.7

Soldner

2

0

2

19.0

61.0

GAME Game Youngstown St. Alabama Kent State Temple Iowa Illinois Minnesota Michigan Northwestern Ohio State Indiana Michigan State Florida

KO TB 8 2 5 7 1 4 6 8 6 3 8 5 5

4 0 3 3 1 2 1 2 2 1 0 0 0

Returns 4 1 2 4 0 2 5 6 4 2 8 4 5

Yds./R

Avg.

16.0 17.0 17.5 21.8 — 18.0 20.0 24.5 16.2 20.0 24.4 21.2 21.0

65.0 41.0 69.6 69.0 70.0 68.0 66.3 68.4 65.0 69.3 65.0 51.4 62.8


2010 INDIVIDUAL OFFENSIVE GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS

RUSHING (Attempts-Yards-TD) Evan Royster Silas Redd Stephfon Green Kevin Newsome Devon Smith Michael Zordich Derek Moye Shawney Kersey Curtis Dukes Joe Suhey Collin Wagner Matt McGloin Graham Zug Chaz Powell Stephon Morris Rob Bolden Justin Brown

YSU 11-40-0 3-20-0 6-32-1 3-21-1 2-7-0 1-4-0 — — 1-5-0 1-2-0 — — — — — 1-1-0 —

ALA 9-32-0 5-26-0 5-13-0 2-9-0 2-8-0 1-3-0 — 1-24-0 — — — — — — — 6-12-0 —

KENT 11-38-1 6-24-0 11-59-0 2-15-0 2-(-3)-0 1-1-0 — — — 1-0-0 — — — 1-(-3)-0 — 4-33-1 —

TEM 26-187-0 — 11-15-0 — — 3-11-1 — — — 1-4-0 — — — — — 5-(-1)-0 —

IOWA 10-56-0 2-19-0 2-2-0 1-(-2)-0 — 2-1-0 — — — — — — — — — 5-(-21)-0 1-(-1)-0

ILL 11-35-0 4-13-0 3-9-0 3-12-0 2-7-0 — — — — — — — — — — 3-(-11)-0 —

MINN 10-62-1 9-71-0 3-6-0 2-11-0 — 1-2-0 — — — — — 1-2-0 — — 1-(-7)-0 2-(-1)-0 —

MICH 29-150-2 6-24-0 — DNP 1-3-0 2-6-1 — — — 1-0-0 1-7-0 4-7-1 — — — DNP 1-(-11)-0

NW 25-134-0 11-131-1 1-21-0 DNP — 1-1-0 — 1-(-4)-0 — — — 1-1-0 — — — 3-(-21)-0 —

OSU 16-49-0 11-39-0 2-18-0 DNP 1-4-0 — — — — 1-2-0 — 1-1-0 — — — — —

IND 16-48-1 9-50-1 4-13-0 DNP 1-4-0 2-4-0 2-39-0 INJ 1-11-0 2-5-0 — 3-(-4)-0 1-3-0 — — 1-(-2)-0 —

MSU 14-85-1 3-7-0 0-0-0 DNP 2-(-6)-0 1-2-0 — INJ — 0-0-0 — 1-(-4)-0 — — — DNP —

FLA 20-98-0 8-13-0 0-0-0 DNP 2-18-0 3-5-1 — 0-0-0 — 1-2-0 — 2-3-1 — — — DNP —

ALA 3-69-0 1-17-0 1-20-0 5-47-0 2-(-6)-0 — — — — — — 2-9-0 — — —

KENT 4-87-0 1-17-0 1-9-0 3-61-1 1-7-0 2-12-0 2-16-0 2-6-0 — — 1-3-0 1-2-0 — — —

TEM 3-27-0 5-62-0 4-84-0 2-2-0 1-6-0 1-19-0 — 1-2-0 — — — — 1-21-0 — —

IOWA 4-27-0 2-63-0 4-42-0 5-58-0 2-8-0 — 1-7-0 2-21-0 1-(-2)-0 1-23-0 — — — — —

ILL 3-106-1 4-35-0 — 1-3-0 — 1-18-0 — — 1-8-0 — — — INJ — —

MINN 3-81-2 3-49-1 2-14-0 3-24-0 3-24-0 — — — — 1-2-0 — — INJ — 1-2-0

MICH 3-72-0 3-37-0 1-15-0 2-50-0 1-7-0 3-32-1 3-32-0 — 1-5-0 — — — INJ — —

NW 5-85-1 1-7-1 — 1-9-0 4-45-1 2-32-0 6-67-0 1-20-0 — — — — INJ 1-3-1 —

OSU 4-36-1 2-23-0 5-64-1 — 2-4-0 1-6-0 — 1-26-0 — — — — INJ — —

IND 6-90-1 5-66-1 4-50-0 2-56-0 2-38-0 1-5-0 1-5-0 1-5-0 — — 2-10-0 — INJ — INJ

MSU 5-65-1 2-23-0 6-106-0 2-26-0 0-0-0 5-55-0 1-25-1 1-(-2)-0 — 1-14-0 — — INJ — INJ

FLA 5-79-1 2-28-0 2-13-0 0-0-0 4-51-0 1-15-0 1-2-0 0-0-0 1-16-0 0-0-0 — — INJ — 0-0-0

RECEIVING (Catches-Yards-TD) YSU 5-61-0 8-98-2 3-35-0 1-27-0 3-18-0 — — — — — — — — — —

Derek Moye Brett Brackett Justin Brown Devon Smith Evan Royster Graham Zug Joe Suhey Stephfon Green Silas Redd Kevin Haplea Brandon Moseby-Felder Chaz Powell Garry Gilliam Nate Cadogan Shawney Kersey

PASSING

Rob Bolden Youngstown State Alabama Kent State Temple Iowa Illinois Minnesota Michigan Northwestern Ohio State Indiana Michigan State Florida TOTALS

OPPONENT Youngstown State Alabama Kent State Temple Iowa Illinois Minnesota Michigan Northwestern Ohio State Indiana Michigan State Florida

Att. 29 29 27 28 37 21 13 4 3 2

193

Comp. 20 13 17 18 20 8 11 INJ 3 0 2 DNP DNP 112

Yds. 239 144 217 223 212 142 130

Matt McGloin

Int. TD 1 2 2 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1

43 0 10

0 0 0

0 0 0

1360

7

5

Youngstown State Alabama Kent State Temple Iowa Illinois Minnesota Michigan Northwestern Ohio State Indiana Michigan State Florida TOTALS

Att.

13 28 29 30 31 43 41 215

Comp. DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 6 17 18 15 22 23 17 118

Yds.

Kevin Newsome

Int. TD

Alabama Kent State Iowa Illinois TOTALS 76 250 225 159 315 312 211 1548

1 0 0 2 0 1 5 9

2 1 4 2 2 2 1 14

Justin Brown Alabama

Att. 1 3 4 5 13

Comp. 1 1 2 2 6

Yds. 12 3 35 28 78

Int. TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Att. 1

Comp. 0

Yds. 0

Int. TD 1 0

2010 OFFENSIVE STARTERS WR

LT

LG

C

RG

RT

TE

QB

TB

WR

WR

Moye Moye Moye Moye Moye Moye Moye Moye Moye Moye Moye Moye Moye

Barham Barham Barham Barham Barham Barham Barham Barham Barham Barham Barham Barham Barham

Pannell Pannell Troutman Troutman Troutman Troutman Troutman Troutman Troutman Troutman Troutman Troutman Troutman

Klopacz Klopacz Klopacz Klopacz Klopacz Klopacz Klopacz Klopacz Klopacz Klopacz Klopacz Klopacz Klopacz

Wisniewski Wisniewski Wisniewski Wisniewski Wisniewski Wisniewski Wisniewski Wisniewski Wisniewski Wisniewski Wisniewski Wisniewski Wisniewski

Eliades Eliades Eliades Eliades Okoli Okoli Okoli Okoli Okoli Okoli Farrell Okoli Okoli

Gilliam Gilliam Suhey (1) Gilliam Suhey (1) Suhey (1) Smith (2) Smith (2) Suhey (1) Haplea Haplea Suhey (1) Haplea

Bolden Bolden Bolden Bolden Bolden Bolden Bolden McGloin Bolden McGloin McGloin McGloin McGloin

Royster Royster Royster Royster Royster Royster Royster Royster Royster Royster Royster Royster Royster

Brackett Suhey (1) Brackett Suhey (1) Brackett Brackett Brackett Brackett Brackett Brackett Brackett Brackett Brackett

Smith Zug Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Smith Smith Zug Smith

(1) Opened with a fullback; (2) opened wth four wide receivers.

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2010 INDIVIDUAL DEFENSIVE GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS TACKLES (Unassisted Tackles-Assists-Total) Chris Colasanti D’Anton Lynn Nate Stupar Drew Astorino Michael Mauti Malcolm Willis Bani Gbdayu Ollie Ogbu Stephon Morris Devon Still Pete Massaro Jordan Hill Gerald Hodges Nick Sukay Khairi Fortt Andrew Dailey Jack Crawford Glenn Carson Chaz Powell Sean Stanley Jamie Van Fleet Derek Day Stephen Obeng-Agyapong James Terry Jacob Fagnano Stephfon Green Eric Latimore DaQuan Jones Kevion Latham Michael Yancich Derek Moye Jon Rohrbaugh Michael Zordich Derrick Thomas Shelton McCullough Brandon Ware Alex Butterworth Kevin Haplea Chima Okoli Evan Royster Collin Wagner Kyle Blaublitz Curtis Dukes Adam Gress Graham Zug

YSU 6-7-13 2-2-4 1-2-3 2-1-3 1-4-5 — 4-4-8 1-5-6 1-1-2 0-1-1 1-1-2 0-1-1 3-2-5 0-1-1 2-0-2 0-1-1 1-2-3 — — 2-3-5 2-1-3 — 1-2-3 0-2-2 — — — — 0-1-1 — — — — 1-0-1 1-1-2 0-1-1 — — 1-0-1 — — — — — —

ALA 2-5-7 4-5-9 2-2-4 1-4-5 3-3-6 — 2-2-4 2-1-3 2-0-2 2-1-3 1-2-3 3-4-7 0-0-0 3-5-8 — 0-1-1 0-2-2 — — 0-1-1 — — — — — — 0-1-1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 0-1-1

KENT 1-6-7 1-1-2 0-3-3 1-1-2 2-5-7 — 2-4-6 3-0-3 3-6-9 2-1-3 1-0-1 0-2-2 INJ 0-4-4 — 2-2-4 2-1-3 — — 1-1-2 — — 0-2-2 — — — 2-0-2 — — — 2-0-2 — — 0-2-2 — — — — — — — — 0-1-1 — —

TEM 1-6-7 0-0-0 3-4-7 3-3-6 3-4-7 0-1-1 1-2-3 0-2-2 1-1-2 1-2-3 1-2-3 1-1-2 INJ 4-2-6 1-0-1 0-1-1 0-1-1 — — — 0-1-1 1-0-1 0-1-1 — — — 1-0-1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

IOWA 1-6-7 3-6-9 3-2-5 3-5-8 4-2-6 — 1-1-2 3-2-5 5-0-5 1-3-4 0-1-1 — INJ 4-3-7 0-1-1 1-0-1 0-1-1 0-1-1 — — — — — 1-2-3 — — 1-1-2 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

ILL 10-8-18 2-5-7 3-6-9 5-4-9 INJ 2-4-6 — 1-5-6 2-0-2 0-3-3 2-3-5 DNP INJ 1-2-3 3-8-11 1-2-3 INJ 2-3-5 — — 1-2-3 — 0-1-1 0-3-3 — — — 0-1-1 0-3-3 0-1-1 — — 1-0-1 — — — — — — — — — — — —

MINN 5-1-6 6-4-10 1-5-6 5-0-5 5-3-8 6-3-9 0-3-3 1-2-3 4-1-5 1-1-2 4-0-4 3-3-6 0-2-2 INJ — 0-1-1 INJ 0-1-1 1-0-1 1-0-1 — 1-0-1 1-0-1 — 2-0-2 2-0-2 INJ — — — — — 1-0-1 — — — — — — — — — — — —

MICH 2-5-7 4-1-5 3-0-3 6-2-8 3-7-10 5-3-8 1-4-5 2-2-4 — 2-4-6 0-2-2 2-1-3 1-2-3 INJ — INJ INJ — 1-0-1 — — 3-0-3 — 0-1-1 0-1-1 — INJ — — — — 1-1-2 — — — — — — — — — — — — —

NW 2-9-11 2-2-4 2-3-5 1-3-4 10-1-11 3-5-8 1-3-4 2-3-5 2-0-2 1-3-4 2-0-2 0-5-5 — INJ — INJ 0-1-1 — 2-0-2 0-1-1 1-0-1 — — — 1-1-2 0-1-1 INJ — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 0-1-1 —

OSU 3-4-7 5-3-8 5-2-7 3-1-4 0-1-1 3-2-5 3-0-3 1-1-2 2-1-3 0-1-1 3-2-5 1-1-2 1-3-4 INJ — 0-1-1 1-0-1 0-1-1 2-0-2 1-0-1 0-1-1 — — — 1-1-2 — INJ 1-2-3 0-1-1 — — — 0-1-1 — — — — — — — — — — — —

IND 0-2-2 5-3-8 6-4-10 4-1-5 INJ 2-2-4 0-2-2 — 3-0-3 — 1-1-2 1-2-3 3-3-6 INJ 2-0-2 — — — 1-3-4 — 0-2-2 1-0-1 — — 0-1-1 1-1-2 INJ — 1-0-1 — — 1-0-1 — — — 0-1-1 — — — — 1-0-1 — — — —

MSU 1-9-10 2-3-5 5-5-10 2-7-9 0-2-2 2-4-6 5-3-8 0-7-7 1-1-2 0-2-2 1-2-3 0-3-3 2-3-5 INJ — — 0-2-2 0-1-1 1-0-1 — — 0-1-1 1-0-1 — — 0-2-2 INJ — — 1-0-1 1-0-1 — — — — — — — — — — 0-1-1 — — —

FLA 5-5-10 2-2-4 1-0-1 2-0-2 1-3-4 6-1-7 1-1-2 1-1-2 2-0-2 6-1-7 3-1-4 1-1-2 5-1-6 INJ — 2-1-3 — 3-0-3 — — — 2-0-2 — — — — INJ 2-0-2 — 2-0-2 — — — — — — 1-0-1 1-0-1 — 1-0-1 — — — — —

2010 DEFENSIVE STARTERS

OPPONENT

LE

LT

RT

RE

OLB

ILB

OLB

LCB

SAFETY

HERO

RCB

Youngstown State Alabama Kent State Temple Iowa Illinois Minnesota Michigan Northwestern Ohio State Indiana Michigan State Florida

Crawford Crawford Massaro Crawford Crawford Massaro Massaro Massaro Massaro Massaro Massaro Massaro Massaro

Ogbu Ogbu Ogbu Ogbu Ogbu Ogbu Ogbu Ogbu Ogbu Ogbu Hill Ogbu Ogbu

Still Still Still Still Still Still Still Still Still Still Terry Still Still

Latimore Latimore Stanley Massaro Massaro Latimore Hill Hill Hill Stanley Crawford Crawford Crawford

Stupar Mauti Mauti Mauti Mauti Stupar Stupar Mauti Mauti Mauti Hodges Stupar Stupar

Colasanti Colasanti Colasanti Colasanti Colasanti Colasanti Colasanti Colasanti Stupar Colasanti Stupar Colasanti Colasanti

Gbadyu Gbadyu Gbadyu Gbadyu Gbadyu Fortt Gbadyu Gbadyu Morris (1) Gbadyu Morris (1) Gbadyu Gbadyu

Lynn Lynn Lynn Lynn Lynn Lynn Lynn Lynn Lynn Lynn Lynn Lynn Lynn

Sukay Sukay Sukay Sukay Sukay Sukay Dailey Willis Willis Willis Willis Willis Willis

Astorino Astorino Astorino Dailey Astorino Astorino Astorino Astorino Astorino Astorino Astorino Astorino Astorino

Morris Morris Morris Morris Morris Morris Morris Powell Powell Powell Powell Powell Morris

(1) Started with 5 defensive backs.

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Penn State Individual

2010 SEASON SUPERLATIVES Opponent Individual

Rushes: 29, Evan Royster vs. Michigan Yards Rushing: 187, Evan Royster vs. Temple Rushing Touchdowns: 2, Evan Royster vs. Michigan Longest Rush: 50, Evan Royster vs. Temple Pass Attempts: 43, Matt McGloin vs. Michigan State Pass Completions: 23, Matt McGloin vs. Michigan State Yards Passing: 315, Matt McGloin vs. Indiana Touchdown Passes: 4, Matt McGloin vs. Northwestern Longest Pass Play: 80, Rob Bolden to Derek Moye vs. Illinois Receptions: 8, Brett Brackett vs. Youngstown State Yards Receiving: 106, Derek Moye vs. Illinois; Justin Brown vs. Michigan State Touchdown Receptions: 2, Brett Brackett vs. Youngstown State; Derek Moye at Minnesota Longest Reception: 80, Derek Moye vs. Illinois Field Goals: 5, Collin Wagner vs. Temple (tied Penn State record) Longest Field Goal: 49, Collin Wagner vs. Youngstown State; at Minnesota Punts: 9, Anthony Fera at Iowa Punting Average: 49.0, Anthony Fera vs. Michigan Longest Punt: 74, Anthony Fera at Iowa Longest Punt Return: 25, Devon Smith vs. Indiana Longest Kickoff Return: 100 (TD), Chaz Powell vs. Youngstown State Tackles: 18, Chris Colasanti vs. Illinois Sacks: 1.0, 15 times Tackles For Loss: 3.5, Devon Still vs. Florida (Outback) Interceptions: 2, Nick Sukay vs. Temple

Rushes: 28, Adam Robinson, Iowa; Edwin Baker, Michigan State Yards Rushing: 191, Denard Robinson, Michigan Rushing Touchdowns: 3, Denard Robinson, Michigan Longest Rush: 51, James Nixon, Temple; Chris Rainey, Florida (Outback) Pass Attempts: 49, Adam Weber, Minnesota Pass Completions: 26, Adam Weber, Minnesota Yards Passing: 299, Adam Weber, Minnesota Touchdown Passes: 3, Adam Weber, Minnesota Longest Pass Play: 80 (TD), Kurt Hess to Dominique Barnes, Youngstown State Receptions: 11, Dominique Barnes, Youngstown State Yards Receiving: 134, Dominique Barnes, Youngstown State Touchdown Receptions: 3, Da’Jon McKnight, Minnesota Longest Reception: 80 (TD), Dominique Barnes, Youngstown State Field Goals: 4, Derek Dimke, Illinois Longest Field Goal: 50, Derek Dimke, Illinois Punts: 7, three players; last: Ryan Donahue, Iowa Punting Average: 46.5, Aaron Bates, Michigan State Longest Punt: 58, Chas Henry, Florida (Outback) Longest Punt Return: 30, Bryant Allen, Minnesota Longest Kickoff Return: 48, Solomon Patton, Florida (Outback) Tackles: 14, Tyler Replogle, Indiana Sacks: 1, 12 players Tackles For Loss: 3.0, Adrian Clayborn, Iowa Interceptions: 2, Norman Wolfe, Kent State; Ahmad Black, Florida (Outback)

Penn State Team Offensive Highs & Lows

Opponent Team Offensive Highs & Lows

Rushes Yards Rushing Rushing Average Rushing Touchdowns Pass Attempts Pass Completions Passing Yards Yards Per Completion Touchdown Receptions Total Offense Total Plays Yards Per Play Points Sacks Made First Downs Penalties Penalty Yards Turnovers Interceptions Made

Highs

Lows

46 vs. Temple, Michigan, Northwestern 260 vs. Northwestern 5.7 vs. Northwestern 4 vs. Michigan 44 vs. Michigan State 24 vs. Indiana 325 vs. Indiana 14.7 vs. Michigan 4 vs. Northwestern 528 vs. Northwestern 80 vs. Northwestern 6.6 vs. Indiana 44 vs. Youngstown State 4 vs. Northwestern 28 vs. Northwestern 8 vs. Michigan State 67 vs. Michigan State 5 vs. Florida (Outback) 3 vs. Temple

21 vs. Michigan State 54 at Iowa 2.3 at Iowa 0 at Alabama, at Iowa, at Ohio State 26 at Minnesota 14 at Alabama 156 at Alabama 10.6 at Ohio State 0 at Alabama, vs. Temple, at Iowa 272 at Ohio State 58 vs. Youngstown State 4.2 at Ohio State 3 at Alabama, at Iowa 0 vs. Michigan, vs. Michigan State 15 at Iowa, at Ohio State 1 at Alabama, vs. Michigan 5 at Alabama 0 vs. Michigan, vs. Indiana 0, five games

Rushes Yards Rushing Rushing Average Rushing Touchdowns Pass Attempts Pass Completions Passing Yards Yards Per Completion Touchdown Receptions Total Offense Total Plays Yards Per Play Points Sacks Made First Downs Penalties Penalty Yards Turnovers Interceptions Made

42

Highs

Lows

54 vs. Illinois 314 at Ohio State 7.3 at Ohio State 3 vs. Michigan 49 at Minnesota 26 at Minnesota 299 at Minnesota 17.3 vs. Michigan 3 at Minnesota, vs. Michigan State 453 at Ohio State 84 at Minnesota 8.1 at Ohio State 38 at Ohio State 2, four teams 26 at Minnesota 8 vs. Youngstown State, at Ohio State 65 vs. Youngstown State 4 vs. Youngstown State, vs. Temple 5 vs. Florida (Outback)

25 vs. Kent State 58 vs. Kent State 2.2 vs. Youngstown State 0 vs. Youngstown St., Kent State 13 at Ohio State 8 vs. Temple, at Ohio State 46 vs. Temple 5.8 vs. Temple 0 vs. Temple, Kent St., Florida 202 vs. Temple 51 vs. Temple 3.7 vs. Kent State 0 vs. Kent State 0, six teams 8 vs. Temple 1 vs. Temple 4 vs. Temple 0 vs. YSU, Michigan, Northwestern 0 vs. Temple, Michigan, Northwestern, Indiana


2010 SCORING DRIVES Game

Plays Yards

Time Result

Qtr.

Score

Game

Youngstown State (7)

Plays Yards

Time Result

Qtr.

Score

71 56 74 37 62 80 39

5:52 2:32 5:11 1:27 4:57 3:59 3:33

TD TD TD TD FG TD FG

1st 1st 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 4th

Evan Royster, 4, run Evan Royster, 1, run Matt McGloin, 1, run Graham Zug, 20, pass from Matt McGloin Collin Wagner, 32, FG Michael Zordich, 5, run Collin Wagner, 42, FG

9 14 3 6 6

91 84 63 41 79

0:47 5:52 1:04 2:33 3:13

TD TD TD TD TD

2nd 3rd 3rd 3rd 4th

Brett Brackett, 7, pass from Matt McGloin Nate Cadogan, 3, pass from Matt McGloin Derek Moye, 36, pass from Matt McGloin Silas Redd, 4, run Evan Royster, 13, run

10 11

67 82

4:23 6:03

TD TD

1st 1st

Justin Brown, 23, pass from Matt McGloin Derek Moye, 6, pass from Matt McGloin

13 9 7 7 7 12

87 99 14 70 25 56

5:58 5:07 3:20 3:16 3:31 5:38

TD TD FG TD FG TD

1st 2nd 2nd 3rd 4th 4th

Evan Royster, 2, run Brett Brackett, 3, pass from Matt McGloin Collin Wagner, 42, FG Derek Moye, 21, pass from Matt McGloin Collin Wagner, 35, FG Silas Redd, 1, run

65 74 72 4

4:07 2:39 2:34 0:05

FG TD TD TD

1st 4th 4th 4th

Collin Wagner, 34, FG Joe Suhey, 25, pass from Matt McGloin Evan Royster, 10, run Derek Moye, 4, pass from Matt McGloin

4:48 2:39 1:41 2:08

TD TD FG TD

1st 2nd 2nd 3rd

Derek Moye, 5, pass from Matt McGloin Michael Zordich, 1, run Collin Wagner, 20, FG Matt McGloin, 2, run

Michigan (7)

7 7 8 6 7 10 6

42 30 68 34 58 85 56

4:07 2:55 4:51 0:45 3:47 3:38 3:13

FG FG TD FG TD TD TD

1 2 2 2 3 4 4

Collin Wagner, 44, FG Collin Wagner, 49, FG Brett Brackett, 20, pass from Rob Bolden Collin Wagner, 48, FG Brett Brackett, 22, pass from Rob Bolden Stephfon Green, 6, run Kevin Newsome, 1, run

12

52

4:23

FG

4th

Collin Wagner, 36, FG

10 5 17 1

45 70 80 48

4:44 2:17 9:49 0:10

TD TD FG TD

1st 1st 3rd 4th

Rob Bolden, 1, run Evan Royster, 3, run Collin Wagner, 27, FG Devon Smith, 48, pass from Rob Bolden

5 13 11 6 4 12

51 60 74 34 8 96

2:26 6:00 5:58 2:28 1:35 5:59

FG FG FG FG FG TD

1st 1st 2nd 3rd 3rd 4th

Collin Wagner, 45, FG Collin Wagner, 32, FG Collin Wagner, 42, FG Collin Wagner, 32, FG Collin Wagner, 21, FG Michael Zordich, 1, run

8

76

1:41

FG

2nd

Collin Wagner, 25, FG

14 5 11 4 10 7 7

Alabama (1)

Northwestern (5)

Kent State (4)

Ohio State (2)

Temple (6) Indiana (6)

Iowa (1)

Michigan State (4)

Illinois (3) 7 1 4

13 80 5

2:58 0:11 1:25

FG TD FG

1st 2nd 2nd

Collin Wagner, 28, FG Derek Moye, 80, pass from Rob Bolden Collin Wagner, 22, FG

4 12 1 6 7

47 89 42 33 64

1:33 4:45 0:08 3:11 4:15

TD TD TD FG TD

1st 2nd 2nd 3rd 4th

Brett Brackett, 21, pass from Rob Bolden Evan Royster, 2, run Derek Moye, 42, pass from Matt McGloin Collin Wagner, 49, FG Derek Moye, 9, pass from Matt McGloin

8 6 10 1

Minnesota (5)

Florida — Outback Bowl (4) 10 5 5 5

61 72 34 36

Totals: 55 scoring drives (35 touchdowns, 20 field goals) Special Teams Touchdowns: Chaz Powell 100-yard kickoff return vs. Youngstown State; Jamie Van Fleet 21-yard blocked punt return vs. Indiana

Longest Drives Plays: 17 (80 yards, 9:49, FG vs. Kent State) Yards: 99 (9 plays, 5:07, TD vs. Indiana) Time: 9:49 (17 plays, 80 yards, FG vs. Kent State)

OPPONENT DRIVES Totals: 45 scoring drives (33 touchdowns, 12 field goals) Special Teams Touchdown: 1

Longest Drives Plays: 15 (80 yards, 6:14, TD vs. Youngstown State; 55 yards, 4:29, FG vs. Michigan) Yards: 97 (9 plays, 4:04, TD at Alabama) Time: 6:24 (12 plays, 71 yards, TD at Alabama)

Rob Bolden completed 58 percent of his passes, throwing for 1,360 yards and five touchdowns in 2010.

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2010 LONG PLAYS FROM SCRIMMAGE Yards

Type

Player(s)

80 (TD) 55 50 49 48 (TD) 45 45 44 42 (TD) 40 36 (TD) 34 33 31 30 30 30 29 29 29 29 28 27 27 27 27 27 26 26 26 26 26 25 25 (TD) 24 24

Pass Pass Run Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Run Pass Run Run Pass Pass Run Pass Pass Pass Pass Run Pass Run Run Pass Pass Pass Pass Run Pass

Rob Bolden to Derek Moye Rob Bolden to Derek Moye Evan Royster Rob Bolden to Brett Brackett Rob Bolden to Devon Smith Matt McGloin to Devon Smith Matt McGloin to Justin Brown Matt McGloin to Derek Moye Matt McGloin to Derek Moye Matt McGloin to Derek Moye Matt McGloin to Derek Moye Matt McGloin to Devon Smith Rob Bolden to Justin Brown Rob Bolden to Derek Moye Rob Bolden to Derek Moye Silas Redd Matt McGloin to Evan Royster Evan Royster Silas Redd Matt McGloin to Derek Moye Matt McGloin to Derek Moye Silas Redd Rob Bolden to Derek Moye Rob Bolden to Devon Smith Rob Bolden to Justin Brown Matt McGloin to Derek Moye Derek Moye Rob Bolden to Devon Smith Evan Royster Silas Redd Matt McGloin to Stephfon Green Matt McGloin to Justin Brown Matt McGloin to Joe Suhey Matt McGloin to Devon Smith Shawney Kersey Matt McGloin to Justin Brown

Opponent

Yards

Type

Player(s)

Opponent

Illinois Kent State Temple at Iowa Kent State at Indiana Michigan State Florida (Outback) at Minnesota Michigan Northwestern Michigan Temple at Alabama at Minnesota Northwestern Florida (Outback) at Minnesota Northwestern at Indiana Michigan State Northwestern Youngstown State Youngstown State Temple Michigan at Indiana at Iowa at Iowa at Minnesota at Ohio State Michigan State Michigan State Michigan State at Alabama at Indiana

23 23 23 (TD) 23 23 22 (TD) 22 21 21 21 (TD) 21 21 21 (TD) 20 (TD) 20 20 20 20 20 (TD) 20 20 20 20 20 20

Pass Pass Pass Run Run Pass Pass Pass Run Pass Pass Run Pass Pass Pass Pass Run Run Pass Pass Pass Pass Run Pass Pass

Rob Bolden to Justin Brown Rob Bolden to Kevin Haplea Matt McGloin to Justin Brown Silas Redd Evan Royster Rob Bolden to Brett Brackett Matt McGloin to Brett Brackett Rob Bolden to Garry Gilliam Evan Royster Rob Bolden to Brett Brackett Matt McGloin to Brett Brackett Stephfon Green Matt McGloin to Derek Moye Rob Bolden to Brett Brackett Rob Bolden to Derek Moye Rob Bolden to Justin Brown Silas Redd Evan Royster Matt McGloin to Graham Zug Rob Bolden to Stephfon Green Matt McGloin to Graham Zug Matt McGloin to Joe Suhey Evan Royster Matt McGloin to Brett Brackett Matt McGloin to Brett Brackett

Youngstown State at Iowa at Ohio State at Indiana Florida (Outback) Youngstown State Michigan State Temple at Iowa at Minnesota Michigan Northwestern at Indiana Youngstown State at Alabama at Alabama at Minnesota Michigan Michigan Northwestern Northwestern Northwestern Northwestern at Indiana at Indiana

Penn State Offense (61) 2010 Game-High: 9 vs. Northwestern Play Passing Rushing

No. 45 16

Long

Opponent

80 50

Rob Bolden to Derek Moye (TD) Evan Royster

Illinois Temple

Opponent Offense (38) 2010 Game-High: 6 at Alabama Play Passing Rushing

No. 25 13

Long 80 51

Opponent Kurt Hess to Dominique Barnes (TD) James Nixon Chris Rainey

Youngstown State Temple Florida

2010 TFL, SACKS & INTERCEPTION LEADERS

TFL (Sacks) Interceptions Ollie Ogbu Chris Colasanti Devon Still Pete Massaro Michael Mauti Jack Crawford Nate Stupar Eric Latimore Sean Stanley Gerald Hodges Bani Gbadyu Jordan Hill Khairi Fortt D’Anton Lynn DaQuan Jones Stephon Morris Andrew Dailey Nick Sukay Drew Astorino Malcolm Willis Derrick Thomas Kevion Latham Glenn Carson

YSU 1 (0) 0 0.5 (0) 0 — — — 1 (0) 0 1.5 (1) 0 — — 1 (0) 0 — — — — — — — — — — — — —

ALA — — 1 (1) 0 1 (1) 0 — — — 0.5 (0) 0 0.5 (0) 0 — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

KENT 1 (0) 0 0.5 (0) 0 2.5 (1) 0 1 (0) 0 — 1.5 (1) 0 — 1 (0) 0 1 (0) 0 — 1 (0) 0 0.5 (0) 0 — 0 (0) 1 — — — — — — 0 (0) 1 — —

TEM 0.5 (0) 0 — — 1.5 (1) 0 0.5 (0) 0 — 1 (1) 1 — — — — 0.5 (0) 0 — — — — — 0 (0) 2 — — — — —

IOWA 2 (0) 0 2.5 (0) 0 1 (0) 0 — 1.0 (1) 0 0.5 (0) 0 1 (0) 0 1 (0) 0 — — — — — — — — — 0 (0) 1 — — — — —

ILL 0.5 (0) 0 0.5 (0) 0 — 1 (0) 0 INJ — 1 (0) 0 — — — INJ — 0.5 (0) 0 0.5 (0) 0 — — — — — — — — 0.5 (0) 0

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MINN 0.5 (0) 0 1 (0) 0 1 (1) 0 1 (0) 0 0.5 (0) 0 — — INJ — — — — — 0.5 (0) 1 — — — — — — — — —

MICH — 1 (0) 0 — — — — — INJ — — — — — — — — INJ INJ — — — — —

NW 2 (0.5) 0 1 (0) 0 1 (1) 0 1 (1) 0 3 (1) 0 — — INJ 0.5 (0.5) 0 — 0.5 (0) 0 0.5 (0) 0 — 0.5 (0) 0 — — INJ INJ — — — — —

OSU — — — — — 1 (1) 0 — INJ — — — — — — 1 (0) 0 — — — — 0 (0) 1 — — —

IND — — — 1.5 (0.5) 0 INJ — 1 (0) 0 INJ — — — 0.5 (0.5) 0 — — — — — — 0 (0) 1 — — 1 (1) 0 —

MSU 1 (0) 0 1 (0) 0 — — — 0.5 (0) 0 1 (0) 0 INJ — — 1 (0) 0 — — — — 0.5 (0) 0 — — — — — — —

FLA — 0.5 (0) 0 3.5 (0) 0 — 0.5 (0) 0 — — INJ — 1.5 (0) 0 — — — 1 (0) 1 1 (1) 0 — 1 (0) 0 — — — — — —


2010 TURNOVER CHART

PENN STATE: 17 GAINED

Turnover

Qtr.

First Plays/Yards Downs

Player

Result

OPPONENTS: 21 GAINED

Turnover

Qtr.

Youngstown State (0)

Youngstown State (1)

Alabama (1)

Interception

Fumble Recovery 2nd

Alabama (4)

Brett Brackett of Robert Lester

5/12

1

Punt

1st 2nd

D’Anton Lynn of Spencer Keith DerrickThomas of Spencer Keith

10/45 1/(-2)

3 0

TD End of Half

2nd Interception 3rd Interception Interception 4th Fumble Recovery 4th

Nick Sukay of Chester Stewart Nate Stupar of Chester Stewart Nick Sukay of Chester Stewart Pete Massaro of Chester Stewart

7/20 4/8 6/21 0/0

1 0 1 0

Downs FG Downs Game End

Nick Sukay of Ricky Stanzi

3/(-1)

0

Punt

Jacob Fagnano of Jack Ramsey Michael Zordich of Jack Ramsey

7/13 4/5

0 0

FG FG

Temple (4)

Interception

1st

Fumble Recovery 1st Fumble Recovery 2nd

Downs

Will Lowery of Rob Bolden Robert Lester of Chaz Powell Robert Lester of Rob Bolden Mark Barron of Rob Brown

9/97 0/89 4/18 6/23

5 0 1 1

TD Fumble Punt Downs

Norman Wolfe of Rob Bolden Quinton Rainey of Evan Royster Norman Wolfe of Rob Bolden

2/4 5/13 3/6

0 1 0

Interception Missed FG Missed FG

1st

Adrian Robinson of Evan Royster

2/28

1

TD

4th

Shaun Prater of Rob Bolden

—/33

TD Return

2nd

Nate Bussey of Rob Bolden

—/16

TD Return

2nd

Ryan Collado of Matt McGloin

5/22

1

Downs

1st

Quentin Davie of Rob Bolden

8/42

2

Missed FG

3rd 4th

Devon Torrence of Matt McGloin Travis Howard of Matt McGloin

—/34 —/30

— —

TD Return TD Return

4th

Trenton Robinson of Matt McGloin

— Fumble return

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 4th

Ahmad Black of Matt McGloin Cody Riggs of Matt McGloin Brandon Hicks of Matt McGloin Ahmad Black of Matt McGloin Moses Jenkins of Matt McGloin

3/15 2/15 8/25 —/80 1/(-1)

1 1 2 — 0

Temple (1) Fumble Recovery Iowa (1) Interception Illinois (1)

Minnesota (1)

Interception

Interception

Minnesota (1)

2nd

D’Anton Lynn of Adam Weber

1/42

0

TD

Interception

Michigan (0)

Michigan (0)

Northwestern (0)

Northwestern (1)

Ohio State (1) 4th

MalcolmWillis of Terrelle Pryor

3/4

0

Punt

3rd

Drew Astorino of Ben Chappell

7/25

1

FG

4th 4th

Kevion Latham of Edwin Baker Derek Moye of Trenton Robinson

7/46 1/4

2 0

Interception TD

Fumble Ohio State (2)

Indiana (1)

Interception Interception

Michigan State (2) Fumble Recovery Fumble Recovery

1

Interception 2nd Fumble Recovery 3rd 3rd Interception

Illinois (2)

Interception

6/19

Kent State (3)

Iowa (1)

Interception

Result

David Rach of Rob Bolden

1st Interception Fumble Recovery 2nd Interception 3rd Interception 4th

Kent State (2) Interception Interception

2nd

First Plays/Yards Downs

Player

Indiana (0) Michigan State (1)

Florida (2)

Interception

Interception Fumble Recovery

Florida (5)

1st 1st

D’Anton Lynn of John Brantley D’Anton Lynn of Trey Burton

10/61 3/1

4 0

TD Punt

Interception Interception Interception Interception Interception

Fumble TD TD TD Return Game End

GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICAL LEADERS Game Youngstown State Alabama Kent State Temple Iowa Illinois Minnesota Michigan Northwestern Ohio State Indiana Michigan State Florida (Outback)

Rushing

Passing

Receiving Yards

Receptions

Tackles

Royster (40) Royster (32) Green (59) Royster (187) Royster (56) Royster (35) Redd (71) Royster (150) Royster (134) Royster (49) Redd (50) Royster (85) Royster (98)

Bolden (239) Bolden (144) Bolden (217) Bolden (223) Bolden (212) Bolden (142) Bolden (130) McGloin (250) McGloin (225) McGloin (159) McGloin (315) McGloin (312) McGloin (211)

Brackett (98) Moye (69) Moye (87) Brown (84) Brackett (63) Moye (106) Moye (81) Moye (72) Moye (85) Brown (64) Moye (90) Brown (106) Moye (79)

Brackett (8) Smith (5) Moye (4) Brackett (5) Smith (5) Brackett (4) Four with (3) Four with (3) Suhey (6) Brown (5) Moye (6) Brown (6) Moye (5)

Colasanti (13) Lynn (9) Morris (9) Colasanti, Mauti & Stupar (7) Lynn (9) Colasanti (18) Lynn (10) Mauti (10) Colasanti & Mauti (11) Lynn (8) Stupar (10) Colasanti & Stupar (10) Colasanti (10)

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INDIVIDUAL CAREER-HIGHS PASSING

ROB BOLDEN Attempts Completions

37 at Iowa, Oct. 2, 2010 20 vs. Youngstown St., Sept. 4, 2010; at Iowa, Oct. 2, 2010 239 vs. Youngstown St., Sept. 4, 2010 Yards Touchdowns 2 vs. Youngstown St., Sept. 4, 2010 Long 80 (TD) vs. Illinois, Oct. 9, 2010 2 at Alabama, Sept. 11, 2010; Interceptions vs. Kent State, Sept. 18, 2010

RUSHING

KEVIN NEWSOME Attempts Completions Yards Touchdowns Long Interceptions

ROB BOLDEN

5 vs. Eastern Illinois, Oct. 10, 2009 4 vs. Eastern Illinois, Oct. 10, 2009 35 at Iowa, Oct. 2, 2009 0 23 at Iowa, Oct. 2, 2009 0

43 vs. Michigan State, Nov. 27, 2010 23 vs. Michigan State, Nov. 27, 2010 315 vs. Indiana, Nov. 20, 2010 4 vs. Northwestern, Nov. 6, 2010 45 vs. Michigan State, Nov. 27, 2010 5 vs. Florida, Jan. 1, 2011

RECEIVING

BRETT BRACKETT

No. Yards TD Long

8 98 2 49

vs. Youngstown St., Sept. 4, 2010 vs. Youngstown St., Sept. 4, 2010 vs. Youngstown St., Sept. 4, 2010 at Iowa, Oct. 2, 2010

No. Yards TD Long

6 106 1 45

vs. Michigan State, Nov. 27, 2010 vs. Michigan State, Nov. 27, 2010 at Ohio State, Nov. 13, 2010 vs. Michigan State, Nov. 27, 2010

2

vs. Indiana, Nov. 15, 2009; at Michigan State, Nov. 21, 2009 vs. Indiana, Nov. 15, 2009

JUSTIN BROWN

CURTIS DRAKE No.

Yards TD Long

34 0 28

No. Yards TD Long

1 21 0 21

vs. Temple, Sept. 25, 2010 vs. Temple, Sept. 25, 2010

No. Yards TD Long

5 80 1 80

vs. Southern California, Jan. 1, 2009 vs. Michigan, Oct. 18, 2008 vs. Michigan, Oct. 18, 2008 vs. Michigan, Oct. 18, 2008

1

at Iowa, Oct. 2, 2010; at Minnesota, Oct. 23, 2010 at Iowa, Oct. 2, 2010

vs. Indiana, Nov. 15, 2009

GARRY GILLIAM

STEPHFON GREEN

KEVIN HAPLEA No.

Yards TD Long

23 0 23

DEREK MOYE No.

6

Yards 138 TD 2 Long 80 (TD)

vs. Temple, Sept. 25, 2010

at Iowa, Oct. 2, 2010 Four times; last: at Northwestern, Oct. 31, 2009 vs. Akron, Sept. 5, 2009 at Minnesota, Oct. 23, 2010 vs. Illinois, Oct. 9, 2010

BRANDON MOSEBY-FELDER No. Yards TD Long

1 3 0 3

vs. Kent State, Sept. 18, 2010 vs. Kent State, Sept. 18, 2010 vs. Kent State, Sept. 18, 2010

6 33 1 17

at Alabama, Sept. 11, 2010 vs. Kent State, Sept. 18, 2010 vs. Kent State, Sept. 18, 2010 vs. Kent State, Sept. 18, 2010

Carries Yards TD Long

1 5 0 5

vs. Youngstown St., Sept. 4, 2010 vs. Youngstown St., Sept. 4, 2010

Carries Yards TD Long

4 7 1 11

vs. Michigan, Oct. 30, 2010 vs. Michigan, Oct. 30, 2010 vs. Michigan, Oct. 30, 2010 vs. Michigan, Oct. 30, 2010

CURTIS DUKES

MATT McGLOIN Attempts Completions Yards Touchdowns Long Interceptions

Carries Yards TD Long

vs. Youngstown St., Sept. 4, 2010

MATT McGLOIN

CHAZ POWELL

No. Yards TD

7 96 1

Long 79 (TD)

SILAS REDD No.

Yards TD Long

1

16 0 16

STEPHFON GREEN vs. Akron, Sept. 5, 2009 vs. Iowa, Sept. 26, 2009 Three times; last: vs. Eastern Illinois, Oct. 10, 2009 vs. Iowa, Sept. 26, 2009 at Iowa, Oct. 2, 2010; vs. Michigan, Oct. 30, 2010; vs. Florida (Outback), Jan. 1, 2011 vs. Florida (Outback), Jan. 1, 2011 vs. Florida (Outback), Jan. 1, 2011

EVAN ROYSTER No.

4

Yards 61 TD 1 Long 49 (TD)

DEVON SMITH No.

5

Yards 61 TD 1 Long 48 (TD)

JOE SUHEY No. Yards TD Long

Four times; last: vs. Florida (Outback), Jan. 1, 2011 vs. Syracuse, Sept. 12, 2009 vs. Northwestern, Nov. 6, 2010 vs. Syracuse, Sept. 12, 2009 at Alabama, Sept. 11, 2010; at Iowa, Oct. 2, 2010 vs. Kent State, Sept. 18, 2010 vs. Kent State, Sept. 18, 2010 vs. Kent State, Sept. 18, 2010

6 67 1 30

vs. Northwestern, Nov. 6, 2010 vs. Northwestern, Nov. 6, 2010 at Michigan State, Nov. 21, 2009 at Michigan State, Nov. 21, 2009

1

Four times; last: vs. Florida (Outback), Jan. 1, 2011 at Minnesota, Oct. 23, 2010

MICHAEL ZORDICH No.

Yards TD Long

10 0 10

No. Yards TD Long

7 99 3 49

GRAHAM ZUG

at Minnesota, Oct. 23, 2010 vs. Ohio State, Nov. 7, 2009 at Michigan State, Nov. 21, 2009 at Michigan, Oct. 24, 2009 at Ohio State, Oct. 25, 2008

Carries 13 at Illinois, Oct. 3, 2009 vs. Temple, Sept. 20, 2008 Yards 132 2 vs. Coastal Carolina, Aug. 30, 2008 TD Long 69 vs. Temple, Sept. 20, 2008

KEVIN NEWSOME Carries Yards TD Long

7 49 1

16

vs. Eastern Illinois, Oct. 10, 2009 vs. Eastern Illinois, Oct. 10, 2009 Three times; last: vs. Youngstown St., Sept. 4, 2010 at Illinois, Oct. 3, 2009

CHAZ POWELL

Carries Yards TD Long

2 vs. Coastal Carolina, Aug. 30, 2008 60 vs. Coastal Carolina, Aug. 30, 2008 1 Twice; last: vs. Temple, Sept. 20, 2008 55 vs. Coastal Carolina, Aug. 30, 2008

TACKLES DEFENSIVE LINE JACK CRAWFORD 5 JORDAN HILL 7 DaQUAN JONES 3 KEVION LATHAM 3 ERIC LATIMORE 5 PETE MASSARO 5

vs. Iowa, Sept. 26, 2009 at Alabama, Sept. 11, 2010 at Ohio State, Nov. 13, 2010 Twice; last: vs. Illinois, Oct. 9, 2010 at Illinois, Oct. 3, 2009 Twice; last: at Ohio State, Nov. 13, 2010

OLLIE OGBU 7 vs. Michigan State, Nov. 27, 2010 SEAN STANLEY 5 vs. Youngstown St., Sept. 4, 2010 DEVON STILL 7 vs. Florida (Outback), Jan. 1, 2011 JAMES TERRY 3 Twice; last: vs. Illinois, Oct. 9, 2010 BRANDON WARE 1 vs. Youngstown St., Sept. 4, 2010

LINEBACKERS

GLENN CARSON 6 CHRIS COLASANTI 18 KHAIRI FORTT 10

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vs. Indiana, Nov. 20, 2010 vs. Illinois, Oct. 9, 2010 vs. Illinois, Oct. 9, 2010

SILAS REDD Carries 11 Yards 131 1 TD Long 30

vs. Northwestern, Nov. 6, 2010 vs. Northwestern, Nov. 6, 2010 vs. Northwestern, Nov. 6, 2010 vs. Northwestern, Nov. 6, 2010

Carries 29 Yards 187 3 TD

vs. Michigan, Oct. 30, 2010 vs. Temple, Sept. 25, 2010 Twice; last: vs. Oregon State, Sept. 6, 2008 at Northwestern, Oct. 31, 2009

EVAN ROYSTER

Long 69 (TD)

DEVON SMITH Carries

2

Yards TD Long

18 0 18

Carries

3

Twice; last: vs. Kent State, Sept. 18, 2010 vs. Eastern Illinois, Oct. 10, 2009 vs. Eastern Illinois, Oct. 10, 2009

JOE SUHEY Yards TD Long

18 0 13

Carries Yards TD

3 11 1

Four times; last: at Michigan State, Nov. 21, 2009 at Michigan, Oct. 24, 2009 at Michigan, Oct. 24, 2009

MICHAEL ZORDICH

Long

8

vs. Temple, Sept. 25, 2010 vs. Temple, Sept. 25, 2010 Three times; last: vs. Florida (Outback), Jan. 1, 2011 vs. Temple, Sept. 25, 2010

BANI GBADYU 8

Three times; last: vs. Michigan State, Nov. 27, 2010 GERALD HODGES 6 vs. Florida (Outback), Jan. 1, 2011 MICHAEL MAUTI 11 vs. Northwestern, Nov. 6, 2010 NATE STUPAR 12 vs. Akron, Sept. 5, 2009 JAMIE VAN FLEET 3 Twice; last: vs. Illinois, Oct. 9, 2010

DEFENSIVE BACKS

DREW ASTORINO 10 vs. Indiana, Nov. 15, 2009 ANDREW DAILEY 4 vs. Kent State, Sept. 18, 2010 D’ANTON LYNN 10 at Minnesota, Oct. 23, 2010 NICK SUKAY 9 vs. Iowa, Sept. 26, 2009 SHELTON McCULLOUGH 2 vs. Youngstown St., Sept. 4, 2010 STEPHON MORRIS 9 vs. Kent State, Sept. 18, 2010 STEPHEN OBENG-AGYAPONG 3 vs. Youngstown St., Sept. 4, 2010 CHAZ POWELL 4 vs. Indiana, Nov. 20, 2010 DERRICK THOMAS 2 vs. Kent State, Sept. 18, 2010 MALCOLM WILLIS 9 at Minnesota, Oct. 23, 2010


2010 AWARDS & HONORS AMERICAN FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION ALL-AMERICA TEAM Stefen Wisniewski, g ASSOCIATED PRESS ALL-AMERICA TEAM Stefen Wisniewski, g, second-team WALTER CAMP ALL-AMERICA TEAM Stefen Wisniewski, g, second-team CBSSPORTS.COM ALL-AMERICA TEAM Stefen Wisniewski, g, second-team RIVALS.COM ALL-AMERICA TEAM Stefen Wisniewski, g, second-team SCOUT.COM ALL-AMERICA TEAM Stefen Wisniewski, g, first-team RIVALS.COM FRESHMAN ALL-AMERICA TEAM

Guard Stefen Wisniewski was named an All-American by the American Football Coaches Association and became the program’s first three-time Academic All-American.

Anthony Fera, p, second-team LOU GROZA COLLEGIATE PLACEKICKER AWARD Collin Wagner, pk, semifinalist ALL-BIG TEN COACHES TEAM Stefen Wisniewski, g, first-team Ollie Ogbu, dt, second-team Evan Royster, rb, second-team Quinn Barham, t, honorable-mention Chris Colasanti, lb, honorable-mention D’Anton Lynn, cb, honorable-mention Derek Moye, wr, honorable-mention ALL-BIG TEN MEDIA TEAM

BIG TEN SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD

ACADEMIC ALL-BIG TEN

Brett Brackett, wr

Brett Brackett, wr Chris Colasanti, lb Andrew Dailey, saf Emery Etter, ks Mike Farrell, t Garry Gilliam, te Ty Howle, ks Kyle Johnson, saf Kevion Latham, de Pete Massaro, de Shelton McCullough, cb Stephen Obeng-Agyapong, saf David Soldner, pk Nate Stupar, lb Joe Suhey, rb John Urschel, g Jamie Van Fleet, lb Mike Wallace, cb Stefen Wisniewski, g

BIG TEN NETWORK PLAYER-OF-THE GAME Rob Bolden, qb, vs. Youngstown State Matt McGloin, qb, vs. Indiana Evan Royster, tb, vs. Temple ESPN/CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA TEAM® Chris Colasanti, lb, first-team Pete Massaro, de, first-team Stefen Wisniewski, g, first-team ESPN/CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT TEAM®

Stefen Wisniewski, g, second-team Drew Astorino, saf, honorable-mention D’Anton Lynn, cb, honorable-mention Derek Moye, wr, honorable-mention Ollie Ogbu, dt, honorable-mention Evan Royster, rb, honorable-mention Devon Still, dt, honorable-mention Collin Wagner, pk, honorable-mention

Chris Colasanti, lb Pete Massaro, de Stefen Wisniewski, g

ESPN.COM ALL-BIG TEN TEAM

Stefen Wisniewski, g

Stefen Wisniewski, g

NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AFCA GOOD WORKS TEAM

STATE COLLEGE QUARTERBACK CLUB AWARD Outstanding Senior Player Award Brett Brackett, wr John Bruno Jr. Memorial Award Collin Wagner, pk

BIG TEN PLAYER-OF-THE-WEEK

Stefen Wisniewski, g

Defense: Michael Mauti, lb, vs. Northwestern

LOWE’S SENIOR CLASS AWARD

Richard Maginnis Memorial Award Stefen Wisniewski, g

Stefen Wisniewski, g, finalist

Ridge Riley Award Chris Colasanti, lb

Special Teams: Andrew Dailey, saf, vs. Indiana Collin Wagner, pk, vs. Temple, vs. Michigan

WUERFFEL TR0PHY Stefen Wisniewski, g, finalist

Freshman: Rob Bolden, qb, vs. Youngstown State

Outstanding Walk-On Award Jonathan Stewart, te Robert B. Mitinger Jr. Award Graham Zug, wr Nittany Lion Club Award Stefen Wisniewski, g

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2010 RECORDS REVIEW 1,000-YARD RUSHING SEASONS 1. 2.

3 2 2 2 2 2 2

Evan Royster, 2008, ‘09, ‘10 John Cappelletti, 1972-73 Curt Warner, 1981-82 Blair Thomas, 1987, ‘89 Ki-Jana Carter, 1993-94 Curtis Enis, 1996-97 Tony Hunt, 2005-06

RUSHING YARDAGE, CAREER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

3932 3398 3320 3301 3256 3227 2953 2934 2829 2818 2639

Evan Royster, 2007-10 Curt Warner, 1979-82 Tony Hunt, 2003-06 Blair Thomas, 1985-87, 89 Curtis Enis, 1995-97 D.J. Dozier, 1983-86 Larry Johnson, 1999-2002 Lydell Mitchell, 1969-71 Ki-Jana Carter, 1992-94 Matt Suhey, 1976-79 John Cappelletti,1972-73

300-YARD PASSING GAMES, CAREER 1. 2. 3.

686 654 649 633 624

Evan Royster, 2007-10 Tony Hunt, 2003-06 Curt Warner, 1979-82 Matt Suhey, 1976-79 D.J. Dozier, 1983-86

100-YARD RUSHING GAMES, CAREER 1. 2.

5.

8. 9,

18 17 17 17 15 15 15 13 12

Curt Warner, 1979-82 Ki-Jana Carter, 1992-94 Curtis Enis, 1995-97 Blair Thomas, 1985-87, 89 Tony Hunt, 2003-06 Lydell Mitchell, 1969-71 Evan Royster, 2007-10 John Cappelletti, 1972-73 Lenny Moore, 1953-55

RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS, CAREER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

8.

38 36 34 30 29 29 29 26

Lydell Mitchell, 1969-71 Curtis Enis, 1995-97 Ki-Jana Carter, 1992-94 Charlie Pittman, 1967-69 John Cappelletti, 1972-73 Richie Anderson, 1989-92 Evan Royster, 2007-10 Larry Johnson, 1999-2002

200-YARD PASSING GAMES, SEASON 1. 2. 3.

6.

10.

16.

10 8 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4

Kerry Collins, 1994 Daryll Clark, 2009 Todd Blackledge, 1982 Michael Robinson, 2005 Anthony Morelli, 2007 Tony Sacca, 1991 Wally Richardson, 1995 Mike McQueary, 1997 Daryll Clark, 2008 John Hufnagel, 1972 Chuck Fusina, 1977 Doug Strang, 1983 Zack Mills, 2001 Zack Mills, 2002 Matt McGloin, 2010 Kerry Collins, 1993 Zack Mills, 2004 Anthony Morelli, 2006 Rob Bolden, 2010

Kerry Collins, 1991-94 Daryll Clark, 2006-09 Matt McGloin, 2009-present

300-YARD PASSING GAMES, SEASON 1.

2 2 2

Kerry Collins, 1994 Daryll Clark, 2009 Matt McGloin, 2010

RECEPTIONS, SEASON 1. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8.

RUSHING ATTEMPTS, CAREER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

4 3 2

63 63 55 55 53 52 51 48 48 48 48

O.J. McDuffie, 1992 Bobby Engram, 1995 Terry Smith, 1991 Derrick Williams, 2007 Derek Moye, 2010 Bobby Engram, 1994 Bryant Johnson, 2001 Bobby Engram, 1993 Bryant Johnson, 2002 Deon Butler, 2006 Derek Moye, 2009

RECEPTIONS, CAREER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

179 167 161 158 125 117 110 109 108 107 104 94

Deon Butler, 2005-08 Bobby Engram, 1991, 93-95 Derrick Williams, 2005-08 Jordan Norwood, 2005-08 O.J. McDuffie, 1988-92 Jack Curry, 1965-67 Bryant Johnson, 1999-2002 Kenny Jackson, 1980-83 Terry Smith, 1988-91 Tony Johnson, 2000-03 Derek Moye, 2008-present Joe Jurevicius, 1994-97

RECEIVING YARDAGE, SEASON 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

1084 1029 977 973 917 885 873 869 866 846

Bobby Engram, 1995 Bobby Engram, 1994 O.J. McDuffie, 1992 Freddie Scott, 1994 Bryant Johnson, 2002 Derek Moye, 2010 Bobby Engram, 1993 Joe Jurevicius, 1996 Bryant Johnson, 2001 Terry Smith, 1991

RECEIVING YARDAGE, CAREER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

3,026 2,771 2,015 2,008 2,006 1,988 1,894 1,837 1,825 1,743 1,741

Bobby Engram, 1991, 93-95 Deon Butler, 2005-08 Jordan Norwood, 2005-08 Bryant Johnson, 1999-2002 Kenny Jackson, 1980-83 O.J. McDuffie, 1988-92 Joe Jurevicius, 1994-97 Jack Curry, 1965-67 Terry Smith, 1988-91 Derrick Williams, 2005-08 Derek Moye, 2008-present

RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS, SEASON 1. 2. 3. 4.

7.

13 11 10 9 9 9 8 8

Bobby Engram, 1993 Bobby Engram, 1995 Joe Jurevicius, 1997 O.J. McDuffie, 1992 Freddie Scott, 1994 Deon Butler, 2005 Terry Smith, 1991 Derek Moye, 2010

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RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS, CAREER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

8.

31 25 22 16 15 15 15 13

Bobby Engram, 1991, 93-95 Kenny Jackson, 1980-83 Deon Butler, 2005-08 O.J. McDuffie, 1988-92 Terry Smith, 1988-91 Joe Jurevicius, 1994-97 Derek Moye, 2008-present Jordan Norwood, 2005-08

ALL-PURPOSE YARDAGE, CAREER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

5045 4982 4512 4502 4231

Larry Johnson, 1999-2002 Curt Warner, 1979-82 Blair Thomas, 1985-87, 89 Evan Royster, 2007-10 Tony Hunt, 2003-06

KICK SCORING, SEASON 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 10. 11.

120 107 104 99 97 96 94 93 93 92 91 91

Kevin Kelly, 2008 Travis Forney, 1999 Kevin Kelly, 2007 Kevin Kelly, 2005 Matt Bahr, 1978 Kevin Kelly, 2006 Collin Wagner, 2010 Craig Faya, 1991 Brett Conway, 1996 Brett Conway, 1994 Massimo Manca, 1985 Collin Wagner, 2009

FIELD GOALS, GAME 1.

5 5 5 5

Brian Franco at Nebraska, 1981 Massimo Manca vs. Notre Dame, 1985 Travis Forney vs. Michigan State, 1985 Collin Wagner vs. Temple, 2010

FIELD GOALS, SEASON 1. 3. 5.

9.

22 22 21 21 20 20 20 20 19

Matt Bahr, 1978 Kevin Kelly, 2006 Massimo Manca, 1985 Travis Forney, 1999 Travis Forney, 1998 Kevin Kelly, 2007 Kevin Kelly, 2008 Collin Wagner, 2010 Ray Tarasi, 1989

FIELD GOALS, CAREER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9.

78 50 47 45 40 39 39 38 36

Kevin Kelly, 2005-08 Craig Fayak, 1990-93 Travis Forney, 1996-99 Brett Conway, 1993-96 Massimo Manca, 1982, 84-86 Matt Bahr, 1976-78 Robbie Gould, 2001-04 Nick Gancitano, 1981-84 Collin Wagner, 2007-10

FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS, GAME 1.

6 6 6

Massimo Manca at West Virginia, 1986 Travis Forney vs. Michigan State, 1985 Collin Wagner vs. Temple, 2010

PAT ACCURACY, CAREER 1.

100.0 100.0

Herb Menhardt (54-54), 1978-80 Collin Wagner (83-83), 2007-10


2010 BIG TEN CONFERENCE STANDINGS W 1.

4.

7. 9. 11.

Ohio State Michigan State Wisconsin Iowa Penn State Illinois Michigan Northwestern Purdue Minnesota Indiana

7 7 7 4 4 4 3 3 2 2 1

CONFERENCE GAMES L Pct. 1 1 1 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 7

.875 .875 .875 .500 .500 .500 .375 .375 .250 .250 .125

W

ALL GAMES L

Pct.

Avg.

Opp.

12 11 11 8 7 7 7 7 4 3 5

1 2 2 5 6 6 6 6 8 9 7

.923 .846 .846 .615 .538 .538 .538 .538 .333 .250 .417

38.8 29.5 41.5 28.9 24.5 32.5 32.8 26.4 19.7 23.2 27.2

14.3 22.3 20.5 17.0 23.7 23.5 35.2 29.0 28.8 33.0 34.0

BIG TEN INDIVIDUAL STATISTICAL LEADERS (NCAA Ranking)

RUSHING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 9.

Denard Robinson, Michigan (4) Mikel Leshoure, Illinois (5) Adam Robinson, Iowa Edwin Baker, Michigan State John Clay, Wisconsin Evan Royster, Penn State

PASSING EFFICIENCY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 10.

Scott Tolzien, Wisconsin (6) Dan Persa, Northwestern (9) Terrelle Pryor, Ohio State (10) Ricky Stanzi, Iowa (12) Kirk Cousins, Michigan State (18) Rob Bolden, Penn State

TOTAL OFFENSE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Denard Robinson, Michigan (2) Dan Persa, Northwestern (8) Ben Chappell, Indiana (22) Terrelle Pryor, Ohio State (25) Adam Weber, Minnesota

RECEPTIONS PER GAME 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 9.

Damarlo Belcher, Indiana (17) Tandon Doss, Indiana Terrance Turner, Indiana Roy Roundtree, Michigan Jeremy Ebert, Northwestern Derek Moye, Penn State

RECEIVING YARDS PER GAME 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Jeremy Ebert, Northwestern Dane Sanzenbacher, Ohio State Roy Roundtree, Michigan Damarlo Belcher, Indiana Derek Moye, Penn State

ALL-PURPOSE YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Tandon Doss, Indiana (5) Mikel Leshoure, Illinois (20) Denard Robinson, Michigan Adam Robinson, Iowa James White, Wisconsin

Cl.

G

Att.

Yds.

Avg.

TD

Yds./G

So. Jr. So. So. Jr. Sr.

13 13 10 13 11 13

256 281 203 207 187 208

1702 1697 941 1201 1012 1014

6.6 6.0 4.6 5.8 5.4 4.9

14 17 10 13 14 6

130.9 130.5 94.1 92.4 92.0 78.0

Cl.

G

Att.

Cmp.

Int.

Pct.

Yards

TD

Rating

Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Fr.

13 10 13 13 13 10

266 302 323 345 338 193

194 222 210 221 226 112

6 4 11 6 10 7

72.9 73.5 65.0 64.1 66.9 58.0

2459 2581 2772 3004 2825 1360

16 15 27 25 20 5

165.9 159.0 157.9 157.6 150.7 118.5

Cl.

G

Rushing

Passing

Plays

Total

Yds./G

So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr.

13 10 12 13 12

1702 519 14 754 156

2570 2581 3295 2772 2679

547 466 530 458 420

4272 3100 3309 3526 2835

328.6 310.0 275.8 271.2 236.2

Cl.

G

No.

Yds.

TD

Avg.

Rec./G

Jr. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. Jr.

12 11 12 13 13 13

78 63 67 72 62 53

832 706 681 935 953 885

4 7 3 7 8 8

10.7 11.2 10.2 13.0 15.4 16.7

6.50 5.73 5.58 5.54 4.77 4.08

Cl.

G

No.

Yds.

TD

Avg.

Yds./G

Jr. Sr. So. Jr. Jr.

13 13 13 12 13

62 55 72 78 53

953 948 935 832 885

8 11 7 4 8

15.4 17.2 13.0 10.7 16.7

73.3 72.9 71.9 69.3 68.1

Cl.

G

Rush.

Rec.

PR

KOR

Yards

Yards/G

Jr. Jr. So. So. Fr.

11 13 13 10 12

163 1697 1702 941 1052

706 196 0 290 88

49 0 0 0 0

1016 0 0 0 329

1934 1893 1702 1231 1469

175.8 145.6 130.9 123.1 122.4

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SCORING 1. 3. 4. 5. 9.

Mikel Leshoure, Illinois (8t) Devin Barclay, Ohio State (8t) Philip Welch, Wisconsin (12t) Montee Ball, Wisconsin (14t) Derek Dimke, Illinois (17) Collin Wagner, Penn State

KICK SCORING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Devin Barclay, Ohio State Philip Welch, Wisconsin Derek Dimke, Illinois Dan Conroy, Michigan State Collin Wagner, Penn State

PUNTING AVERAGE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7.

Aaron Bates, Michigan State (13) Anthony Santella, Illinois (14) Ryan Donahue, Iowa (15) Will Hagerup, Michigan Cody Webster, Purdue Anthony Fera, Penn State

PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Keshawn Martin, Michigan State (11) Devon Smith, Penn State Jordan Hall, Ohio State Colin Sandeman, Iowa Justin Brown, Penn State

KICKOFF RETURN AVERAGE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 8.

Derrell Johnson-Koulianos, Iowa (8) Jordan Hall, Ohio State (16) Troy Stoudemire, Minnesota (22) Mark Venric, Northwestern Jaamal Berry, Ohio State Chaz Powell, Penn State

TACKLES PER GAME

Cl.

G

TD

XP

FG

2XP

Pts.

Jr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr.

13 13 13 12 13 13

20 0 0 18 0 0

0 62 67 0 43 34

0 20 17 0 24 20

2 0 0 0 0 0

122 122 118 108 115 94

G

PAT

FG

Pts.

Pts./G

Sr. Jr. Jr. So. Sr.

13 13 13 12 13

62-62 67-67 43-43 45-46 34-34

20-24 17-22 24-29 14-15 20-25

122 118 115 87 94

9.4 9.1 8.8 7.2 7.2

Cl.

G

No.

Yds.

LG

Avg.

Sr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

13 13 13 11 11 11

57 64 54 33 47 46

2565 2866 2408 1440 2034 1905

69 67 73 72 79 74

45.0 44.8 44.6 43.6 43.3 41.4

Cl.

G

No.

Yds.

TD

Avg.

Jr. So. So. Sr. So.

11 13 13 12 13

16 12 24 15 15

228 155 238 125 77

1 0 0 0 0

14.2 12.9 9.9 8.3 5.1

Cl.

G

No.

Yds.

TD

Avg.

Sr. So. Jr. Fr. So. Jr.

12 13 12 13 13 13

17 18 29 21 21 21

498 503 789 550 534 503

1 1 0 1 0 1

29.3 27.9 27.2 26.2 25.4 24.0

S

A

Total

Avg.

12 13 10 13 13 11

60 61 48 47 39 32

57 55 39 65 73 34

117 116 87 112 112 66

9.8 8.9 8.7 8.6 8.6 6.0

TACKLES FOR LOSS/GAME G

S

A

Yds.

Avg.

23 18 14 11 10 11

6 6 3 3 6 4

111 91 67 40 67 42

2.17 1.62 1.19 1.04 1.00 1.00

24.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Jonas Mouton, Michigan (25) Jordan Kovacs, Michigan Tyler Replogle, Indiana Martez Wilson, Illinois Chris Colasanti, Penn State Michael Mauti, Penn State

Ryan Kerrigan, Purdue (1) J.J. Watt, Wisconsin (7t) Vince Brown, Northwestern Kawann Short, Purdue Karl Klug, Iowa Cameron Heyward, Ohio State

12 13 13 12 13 13

9.4 9.4 9.1 9.0 8.8 7.2

Cl.

G

1. 2. 3. 4.

Pts./G

QUARTERBACK SACKS 1. 2. 4. 5.

Ryan Kerrigan, Purdue (3) J.J. Watt, Wisconsin Vince Brown, Northwestern Kawann Short, Purdue Karl Klug, Iowa

INTERCEPTIONS/GAME 1. 2. 4.

Brett Greenwood, Iowa (22t) Shaun Prater, Iowa Mike Rallis, Minnesota Micah Hyde, Iowa Antonio Fenelus, Wisconsin Trenton Robinson, Michigan State

G

S

A

Yds.

Total

12 13 13 12 13

12 7 7 5 5

1 0 0 2 1

73 56 42 24 47

12.5 7.0 7.0 6.0 5.5

G

No.

Yds.

TD

Int./G

13 12 9 13 13 13

5 4 3 4 4 4

23 80 11 142 45 19

0 1 0 2 1 0

0.38 0.33 0.33 0.31 0.31 0.31

PENN STATE IN BIG TEN TEAM STATISTICS (NCAA Rankings)

OFFENSE

Rushing Offense Passing Offense Total Offense Scoring

DEFENSE

9th, 142.5 6th, 229.7 9th, 372.2 9th, 24.5

SPECIAL TEAMS

Rushing Defense Passing Defense Total Defense Scoring Defense

7th, 165.6 2nd, 181.2 (16) 4th, 346.8 6th, 23.7

50

Punting Punt Returns Kickoff Returns Turnover Margin

6th, 36.8 5th, 8.5 7th, 21.5 8th, (-0.31)


2011 BIG TEN SCHEDULE September 3

November 25

Indiana State at PENN STATE Arkansas State at ILLINOIS INDIANA vs. Ball State (Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis) Tennessee Tech at IOWA Western Michigan at MICHIGAN Youngstown State at MICHIGAN STATE MINNESOTA at Southern California Tennessee-Chattanooga at NEBRASKA NORTHWESTERN at Boston College Akron at OHIO STATE Middle Tennessee State at PURDUE UNLV at WISCONSIN

IOWA at NEBRASKA

September 10 Alabama at PENN STATE South Dakota at ILLINOIS Virginia at INDIANA IOWA at Iowa State Notre Dame at MICHIGAN Florida Atlantic at MICHIGAN STATE New Mexico State at MINNESOTA Fresno State at NEBRASKA Eastern Illinois at NORTHWESTERN Toledo at OHIO STATE PURDUE at Rice Oregon State at WISCONSIN September 17 PENN STATE at Temple Arizona State at ILLINOIS South Carolina State at INDIANA Pittsburgh at IOWA Eastern Michigan at MICHIGAN MICHIGAN STATE at Notre Dame Miami (O.) at MINNESOTA Washington at NEBRASKA NORTHWESTERN at Army OHIO STATE at Miami (Fla.) Southeast Missouri State at PURDUE WISCONSIN vs. Northern Illinois (Soldier Field, Chicago) September 24 Eastern Michigan at PENN STATE Western Michigan at ILLINOIS INDIANA at North Texas Louisiana-Monroe at IOWA San Diego State at MICHIGAN Central Michigan at MICHIGAN STATE North Dakota State at MINNESOTA NEBRASKA at Wyoming Colorado at OHIO STATE South Dakota at WISCONSIN

November 26 PENN STATE at WISCONSIN ILLINOIS at MINNESOTA MICHIGAN STATE AT NORTHWESTERN OHIO STATE AT MICHIGAN PURDUE AT INDIANA

October 8 IOWA at PENN STATE ILLINOIS at INDIANA MICHIGAN at NORTHWESTERN MINNESOTA at PURDUE OHIO STATE at NEBRASKA

December 3 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIP (Lucas Oil Stadium; Indianapolis) Schedules subject to change.

October 15 PURDUE at PENN STATE OHIO STATE at ILLINOIS INDIANA at WISCONSIN NORTHWESTERN at IOWA MICHIGAN at MICHIGAN STATE October 22 PENN STATE at NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS at PURDUE INDIANA at IOWA WISCONSIN at MICHIGAN STATE NEBRASKA at MINNESOTA October 29 ILLINOIS at PENN STATE NORTHWESTERN at INDIANA IOWA at MINNESOTA PURDUE at MICHIGAN MICHIGAN STATE at NEBRASKA WISCONSIN at OHIO STATE November 5 INDIANA at OHIO STATE MICHIGAN at IOWA MINNESOTA at MICHIGAN STATE NORTHWESTERN at NEBRASKA PURDUE at WISCONSIN November 12 NEBRASKA at PENN STATE MICHIGAN at ILLINOIS MICHIGAN STATE at IOWA WISCONSIN at MINNESOTA OHIO STATE at PURDUE Rice at NORTHWESTERN

October 1

November 19

PENN STATE at INDIANA NORTHWESTERN at ILLINOIS MINNESOTA at MICHIGAN MICHIGAN STATE at OHIO STATE NEBRASKA at WISCONSIN Notre Dame at PURDUE

PENN STATE at OHIO STATE WISCONSIN at ILLINOIS INDIANA at MICHIGAN STATE IOWA at PURDUE NEBRASKA at MICHIGAN MINNESOTA at NORTHWESTERN

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BIG TEN FOOTBALL DIVISIONS Leaders Penn State Illinois Indiana Ohio State Purdue Wisconsin

Legends Iowa Michigan Michigan State Minnesota Nebraska Northwestern

BIG TEN SCHOOLS NOT MEETING IN 2011 Penn State Michigan Michigan State Minnesota

Minnesota Indiana Ohio State Penn State

Illinois Iowa Michigan State Nebraska

Nebraska Illinois Indiana Purdue

Indiana Michigan Minnesota Nebraska

Northwestern Ohio State Purdue Wisconsin

Iowa Illinois Ohio State Wisconsin

Ohio State Iowa Minnesota Northwestern

Michigan Indiana Penn State Wisconsin

Purdue Michigan State Nebraska Northwestern

Michigan State Illinois Penn State Purdue

Wisconsin Iowa Michigan Northwestern


career starts: Bolden, Colasanti, receiver Devon Smith, tight end Garry Gilliam, center Doug Klopacz, left tackle Quinn Barham and punter Anthony Fera. Five Penn State true freshmen made their collegiate debuts: Bolden, fullback Glenn Carson, linebacker Khairi Fortt, tight end Kevin Haplea and tailback Silas Redd.

GAME 1 PENN STATE 44 YOUNGSTOWN STATE 14

Youngstown State Penn State

7 3

Scoring Summary PS-Wagner, 44, FG YS-Barnes, 80, pass from Hess (Blose kick) PS-Wagner, 49, FG PS-Brackett, 20, pass from Bolden (Wagner kick) PS-Wagner, 48, FG PS-Powell, 100, kickoff return (Wagner kick) PS-Brackett, 22, pass from Bolden (Wagner kick) PS-Green, 6, run (Wagner kick) PS-Newsome, 1, run (Soldner kick) YS-Ducatel, 7, pass from Hess (Blose kick)

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; Sept. 4 — It was a day to remember for freshman quarterback Rob Bolden and Nittany Nation as Penn State opened its 124th season. Bolden delivered a record-setting performance, leading No. 19/14 Penn State to a 44-14 win over Youngstown State. He was 20-of-29 for 239 yards and two touchdowns to senior wide receiver Brett Brackett to deliver the best passing performance by a Nittany Lion true freshman starter in program history. Bolden shared the Big Ten’s inaugural Freshman-of-the-Week award for his superb debut performance. He was the first Penn State true freshman quarterback to start a game since Wally Richardson against Temple in 1992 as he directed the Nittany Lions to their 38th season-opening win in Joe Paterno’s 45 seasons as head coach. Both of his touchdown passes went to co-captain Brackett, who broke his career-highs with eight catches for 98 yards. The Nittany Lion defense delivered another stellar performance, limiting Youngstown State to 75 rushing yards on 34 carries, as the Penguins became the 17th straight Penn State foe to not have a 100-yard rusher. The Nittany Lions improved to 10319-2 (83.1) in season-openers, winning their last nine and 18 of the last 20. Penn State improved to 111-12-1 in home-openers overall as Beaver Stadium’s 50th Anniversary season commenced. Senior placekicker Collin Wagner had a big day, connecting on field goals of 44, 49 and 48 yards. His 49-yarder in the second quarter was a career-long,

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STATE COLLEGE, PA.

Team Statistics

SEPT. 4, 2010

First Downs Total Net Yards Yards Rushing Yards Passing Passes (Comp-Att-Int) Punts-Average Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards

0 14

7 14

— —

14 44

surpassing his 47-yard effort in the 2009 win over Minnesota. Junior Chaz Powell took the second half kickoff for a 100-yard return to push Penn State’s lead to 23-7. The kickoff return for a touchdown was Penn State’s first since Derrick Williams ran one back 94 yards for a score against Illinois in 2008. Penn State’s last 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown had been in 1975 by Rich Mauti at Temple. Brackett’s leaping 22-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter was a career-long and gave Penn State a 307 lead. Senior tailback Evan Royster gained 40 yards rushing in limited duty, passing Lydell Mitchell and Larry Johnson to move into sixth place on the Penn State career rushing list. Making his first career start, senior middle linebacker Chris Colasanti recorded a then-career-best 13 tackles. His previous high had been six, set against Eastern Illinois in 2009. Senior linebacker Bani Gbadyu made a careerbest eight tackles, topping his former high of seven, set against Iowa in 2009. Senior co-captain Ollie Ogbu tied a career-high with six tackles and Nate Stupar’s 1.5 tackles for loss, which included a sack, were a career-best. Wagner opened the scoring with a 44-yard field goal with 3:58 left in the first quarter. Dominique Blake then took a screen pass 80 yards to give Youngstown State a 7-3 first-period lead. The last time the Penn State defense had allowed an 80-yard reception was in 2003 when Michigan State’s Jeff Smoker connected on a scoring strike with Kyle Brown. Wagner’s 49-yard field goal early in the second quarter cut the lead to 7-6. The Nittany Lions took the lead for good when Brackett hauled in a 20-yard strike over the middle for Bolden’s first career touchdown pass and a 13-7 lead with 1:20 left in the half. Bolden then connected twice with Derek Moye, who had five catches for 61 yards, to get the Lions in position for a 48-yard field goal by Wagner on the final play of the half. Seven Nittany Lions made their first

YS 14 264 75 189 21-25-0 7-40.6 1-0 8-65

PS 22 371 132 239 20-29-1 1-45.0 0-0 3-20

Individual Statistics Rushing PENN STATE-Royster 11 for 40; Green 6 for 32, 1 TD; Newsome 3 for 21, 1 TD; Redd 3 for 20; Smith 2 for 7; Dukes 1 for 5; Zordich 1 for 4; Suhey 1 for 2; Bolden 1 for 1. YOUNGSTOWN STATE-Bellamy 12 for 38; Cook 10 for 31; Thompson 3 for 18; Lee 1 for 6; Hess 5 for 4; Watts 2 for (-6); team 1 for (-16). Passing PENN STATE-Bolden 20 of 29, 239 yds., 2 TD, 1 Int.; Newsome 0 of 0. YOUNGSTOWN STATE-Hess 21 of 25, 189 yds., 2 TD. Receiving PENN STATE-Brackett 8 for 98, 2 TD; Moye 5 for 61; Brown 3 for 35; Royster 3 for 18; Smith 1 for 27. YOUNGSTOWN STATE-Barnes 11 for 134, 1 TD; Lee 2 for 14; Ducatel 2 for 12, 1 TD; Bellamy 2 for 4; Rogers 1 for 7; Watts 1 for 7; Thompson 1 for 6; Barboza 1 for 5. Attendance: 101,213

Brett Brackett caught eight passes for 98 yards and two touchdowns in the season-opening victory over Youngstown State.

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and Southern California (2009 Rose Bowl) as the only non-conference teams to beat Penn State since the start of the 2005 season.

GAME 2

Team Statistics

PENN STATE 3 ALABAMA 24

First Downs Total Net Yards Yards Rushing Yards Passing Passes (Comp-Att-Int) Punts-Average Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards

TUSCALOOSA, ALA. SEPT. 11, 2010 Alabama Penn State

7 0

10 0

Scoring Summary A-Norwood, 36, pass from McElroy (Shelley kick) A-Dial, 14, pass from McElroy (Shelley kick) A-Shelley, 31, FG A-Richardson, 1, run (Shelley kick) PS-Wagner, 36, FG

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.; Sept. 11 — Penn State turned the ball over three times inside the Alabama 30-yard line and had four turnovers overall as the No. 1 Crimson Tide posted a 24-3 win in Bryant-Denny Stadium. In the first meeting since 1990 between the national powers and old rivals, the Nittany Lions moved the ball against the Crimson Tide’s Top 5 defense, but converted on only one of three Red Zone chances, getting a 36yard field goal from Collin Wagner in the fourth quarter. Alabama, which won its 16th consecutive game, led 17-0 at halftime. But, in the second half, Penn State outgained the Tide, 152-121, had more first downs (10-6) and compiled a slight edge in overall time of possession. Despite the loss, Penn State has a 7-3 record in its last 10 games against Southeastern Conference opponents. In his first road game, true freshman quarterback Rob Bolden was 13-of-29 for 144 yards, with two interceptions. Sophomore wide receiver Devon Smith set career-highs with five catches for 47 yards and Derek Moye had a game-high 69 receiving yards on three catches. Bolden was not sacked for the second consecutive game. Junior cornerback D’Anton Lynn made a career-high nine tackles, junior safety Nick Sukay had eight stops and sophomore defensive tackle Jordan Hill made a career-best seven hits. The Lions had three minus-yardage plays to Bama’s one. Trent Richardson ran for 144 yards on 22 carries to snap Penn State’s streak at 17 games of not allowing a 100-yard rusher. The streak was the third-longest in the nation. Alabama got on the scoreboard first on a 36-yard completion from Greg

0 0

7 3

— —

24 3

McElroy to Kevin Norwood with 8:35 left in the first quarter for a 7-0 lead. A beautiful 31-yard completion from Bolden to Moye moved the Nittany Lions deep into Crimson Tide territory. But, then Bolden was hit as he threw and Alabama’s Will Lowery made a diving interception at the Penn State three. Richardson gained 60 yards on three consecutive carries to get the Tide out of trouble. On the first play of the second quarter, McElroy threw a 14-yard scoring toss to Preston Dial to give Alabama a 14-0 lead. The Nittany Lions took the ensuing kickoff and were on the move, as Bolden threw a 20-yard completion to Moye. Shawney Kersey then gained 24 yards on a reverse on his first career carry. Penn State drove to the Bama 16, but on a completion to Chaz Powell, he fumbled while trying to gain extra yardage. Alabama’s Robert Lester picked up the ball and may have been headed for a touchdown when a hustling Moye caught him and forced a fumble that Brett Brackett recovered at the Penn State two. A 31-yard field goal by Jeremy Shelley gave Alabama a 17-0 lead with 3:54 left in the half. Stephfon Green took the second half kickoff 30 yards to get the Lions moving. Evan Royster gained 11 yards on the first snap of the half. On third down, Bolden connected with Justin Brown on a 20-yard completion to the Alabama 28. On third down from the 26, Bolden was intercepted by a diving Lester at the Alabama 13 to end another Penn State scoring threat. Richardson scored on a one-yard run early in the fourth quarter, but the Lions came right back to get on the scoreboard. Freshman tailback Silas Redd entered the game and gained 12 yards on consecutive carries to set up a 17-yard completion from Bolden to Smith. Moye then hauled in an 18-yard reception and Wagner finished the drive by connecting on a 36-yard field goal with 9:47 left in the game. Redd gained 26 yards on just five carries. Alabama joined Notre Dame (2006)

A

PS

19 409 180 229 16-24-0 3-37.0 1-1 5-33

17 283 127 156 14-31-3 4-36.2 3-1 1-5

Individual Statistics Rushing PENN STATE-Royster 9 for 32; Redd 5 for 26; Kersey 1 for 24; Green 5 for 13; Bolden 6 for 12; Newsome 2 for 9; Smith 2 for 8; Zordich 1 for 3. ALABAMA-Richardson 22 for 144, 1 TD; Lacy 6 for 21; McElroy 5 for 8; Maze 1 for 7. Passing PENN STATE-Bolden 13 of 29, 144 yds., 2 Int.; Newsome 1 for 1, 12 yds.; Brown 0 for 1. ALABAMA-McElroy 16 of 24, 229 yds., 2 TD. Receiving PENN STATE-Smith 5 for 47; Moye 3 for 69; Powell 2 for 9; Royster 2 for (-6); Brown 1 for 20; Brackett 1 for 17. ALABAMA-Jones 4 for 49; Richardson 4 for 46; Hanks 3 for 52; Maze 2 for 28; Dial 2 for 18, 1 TD; Norwood 1 for 36, 1 TD. Attendance: 101,821

D’Anton Lynn led Penn State with nine tackles at No. 1 Alabama.

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Team Statistics First Downs Total Net Yards Yards Rushing Yards Passing Passes (Comp-Att-Int) Punts-Average Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards

GAME 3 PENN STATE 24 KENT STATE 0 STATE COLLEGE, PA. SEPT. 18, 2010 Kent State Penn State

0 14

Scoring Summary

PS-Bolden, 1, run (Wagner kick) PS-Royster, 3, run (Wagner kick) PS-Wagner, 27, FG PS-Smith, 48, pass from Bolden (Wagner kick)

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; Sept. 18 — Penn State delivered its 41st shutout under Joe Paterno and won its 500th game since the Hall of Fame coach joined the staff as the No. 22/20 Nittany Lions blanked Kent State, 24-0, in Beaver Stadium. Penn State improved to 500-178-7 over the past 61 seasons, owning the nation’s No. 3 winning percentage (73.5) since 1950 entering the game. The Nittany Lions recorded their first shutout since beating Minnesota, 20-0, in the 2009 Homecoming game. The Nittany Lions improved to 12-1 in their next game following a loss since the start of the 2005 season. Penn State permitted the Golden Flashes only 228 yards, including 58 rushing yards on 25 carries. D’Anton Lynn and Derrick Thomas grabbed their first career interceptions. Kent State became the 18th team since the start of the 2008 season (29 games) to fail to rush for 100 yards against the Nittany Lion defense. Sophomore cornerback Stephon Morris’ nine tackles were a game and career-high. Sophomore linebacker Michael Mauti tied his then-career-high with seven tackles and Chris Colasanti had seven stops, with a minus-yardage hit. Junior safety Andrew Dailey made a career-high four tackles. The Nittany Lions ran for 162 yards against the nation’s No. 1-ranked rushing defense and quarterback Rob Bolden threw for one touchdown and ran for another. Bolden became the first Penn State true freshman quarterback with multiple 200-yard passing games in the program’s 124-year history. He was 17-of-27 for 217 yards, recording his second 200-yard passing game of the season. Senior tailback Evan Royster became the sixth Nittany Lion to rush for 3,000 yards in a career with a 15-yard

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Individual Statistics Rushing PENN STATE-Green 11 for 59; Royster 11 for 38, 1 TD; Bolden 4 for 33, 1 TD; Redd 6 for 24; Newsome 2 for 15; Zordich 1 for 1; Suhey 1 for 0; Powell 1 for (-3); Smith 2 for (-3); team 1 for (-2). KENT STATE-Terry 11 for 39; Archer 7 for 26; Keith 6 for (-2); team 1 for (-5). Passing PENN STATE-Bolden 17 of 27, 217 yds., 1 TD, 2 Int.; Newsome 1 for 3, 3 yds. KENT STATE-Keith 20 of 36, 170 yds., 2 Int. Receiving PENN STATE-Moye 4 for 87; Smith 3 for 61, 1 TD; Suhey 2 for 16; Zug 2 for 12; Green 2 for 6; Brackett 1 for 17; Brown 1 for 9; Royster 1 for 7; Moseby-Felder 1 for 3; Powell 1 for 2. KENT STATE-Kirkland 4 for 37; Terry 3 for 26; Goode 3 for 24; Erjavec 2 for 20; Archer 2 for 16; Bowman 2 for 11; Thompson 2 for 8; Pressley 1 for 16; Muldrow 1 for 12.

run in the first quarter. He scored on a three-yard run in the first quarter for a 14-0 lead. Junior tailback Stephfon Green gained a game-high 59 yards on 11 attempts, including an 18-yard burst. Bolden added 33 yards on just four carries, including a 17-yard run. Derek Moye made four catches for a gamehigh 87 yards, including a then-careerlong 55-yard grab in the first quarter. Devon Smith made three catches for a career-high 61 yards, including a 48yard touchdown catch from Bolden, the first of his career. The Nittany Lions got off to a fast start. On the game’s opening possession, Lynn snared his first career interception and delivered Penn State’s first turnover of the season. Taking over at the Golden Flashes’ 45-yard line, a 15yard run by Royster pushed him past 3,000 career yards. Bolden’s one-yard touchdown run, the first of his career, gave Penn Sate a 7-0 lead just 4:54 into the contest. On Penn State’s second possession, Bolden launched a beautiful 55yard strike to Moye to the Kent State 15. The reception was the longest of Moye’s career at the time and Bolden’s longest completion of the young season. Royster capped the drive with a threeyard touchdown run for a 14-0 lead with 4:06 left in the first period. In the third quarter, the Nittany Lions marched 80 yards on 17 plays, taking 9:49 off the clock. The drive ended with a 27-yard field goal by Collin Wagner for a 17-0 lead late in the third quarter. Midway through the fourth quarter, Bolden found Smith at the Kent State 13-yard line and he avoided would-be tacklers to complete the 48-yard scoring strike to make it 24-0.

Attendance: 100,610

Devon Smith made three catches for 61 yards and a touchdown in the victory over Kent State.

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The Lions forced Temple to punt on its first possession, but on the Lions’ second drive, Royster fumbled and the Owls recovered in Penn State territory. Bernard Pierce scored on a five-yard run to give Temple a 7-3 lead. A 32-yard field goal by Wagner made it 7-6 with 2:58 left in the first period, but Temple came right back. A 51-yard run by James Nixon gave the Owls a first-andgoal and Pierce scored on a three-yard run with :10 left in the first quarter. The snap on the PAT attempt was bobbled and the two-point pass was incomplete, making the score 13-6. The Nittany Lions drew within 13-9 midway through the second quarter on Wagner’s third field goal, a 42-yard effort. Midway through the third quarter, an 18-yard Bolden to Brackett completion and a 14-yard carry by Royster set up a 32-yard Wagner field goal, trimming the Temple lead to 13-12 with 4:12 left in the period. On Temple’s next possession, Stupar grabbed an interception at the Owls’ 43yard line, worked his way to the East sideline and was knocked out of bounds at the Temple 12. But, the Lions were forced to try another field goal and Wagner’s 21yard effort with 1:38 left gave Penn State the lead for good at 15-13. After the Nittany Lions forced another punt, they took over at their own four-yard line. Bolden led Penn State down the field on a clinching 96-yard scoring drive, culminated by Zordich’s one–yard run with 3:35 left. The drive was the longest for the Lions in terms of yards for the season, and the longest drive since Penn State also had a 96-yard scoring drive against Indiana in 2003.

GAME 4 PENN STATE 22 TEMPLE 13 STATE COLLEGE, PA. SEPT. 25, 2010 Temple Penn State

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; Sept. 25 — Evan Royster ran for a career-high 187 yards, Collin Wagner tied the school record with five field goals and No. 23/20 Penn State held Temple scoreless over the final three quarters to record a hardfought 22-13 win in Beaver Stadium. It was Joe Paterno’s 397th career victory, boosting his record to 27-0 against Temple. The Nittany Lions improved their series lead to 36-3-1 over the Owls, who fell to 3-1. Penn State posted then-season-highs with 216 rushing yards and 439 yards of total offense. The Nittany Lions limited the Owls to 202 yards, a season-best for fewest yards allowed, and forced a season-high four turnovers. Wagner became the fourth Lion to kick five field goals in a game, joining Travis Forney vs. Michigan State in 1998, Massimo Manca vs. Notre Dame in 1985 and Brian Franco at Nebraska in 1981. Wagner’s previous high for field goals in a game was four in the win over LSU in the 2010 Capital One Bowl. He received Big Ten Special Teams Player-of-the-Week honors for the first time in his career. Wagner’s six field goal attempts tied the school record for attempts in a game. Travis Forney attempted six field goals against Michigan State in 1998 and Massimo Manca attempted six at West Virginia in 1986. On the first play from scrimmage, Royster ripped off a 50-yard run, the longest rush by a Nittany Lion during the season. The play would begin a huge day for the senior tailback, who eclipsed his previous high of 174 yards against Michigan in 2008. Royster’s total of 187 yards was the most by a Nittany Lion since Larry Johnson had 279 yards against Michigan State in the 2002 regular-season finale.

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Royster, who tied his career-high with 26 carries, delivered his 13th career 100yard rushing game. Freshman quarterback Rob Bolden was 18-of-28 for 223 yards, delivering his third 200-yard game in his initial four contests. Bolden completed third-down passes of 19 yards to Graham Zug and 27 yards to Justin Brown in leading Penn State on a 96-yard scoring drive in the fourth quarter. Following a 17-yard run by Royster, fullback Michael Zordich carried three times for 11 yards, scoring on a oneyard run to make it 22-13 with 3:30 left in the game. Brett Brackett led the Nittany Lions with five receptions for 62 yards. Brown set then-career-highs with four catches for 84 yards, including a career-long 33-yard grab. Derek Moye made three catches for 27 yards. Temple gained 131 yards in the first half, but was limited to just 71 yards in the second half. The Owls were held to just eight first downs in the game. Nick Sukay grabbed his second and third interceptions of the season, becoming the first Nittany Lion to have two interceptions in a game since Lydell Sargeant made two in the 2008 victory at Wisconsin. Sukay also recorded six tackles (four solo). Michael Mauti tied his career-high with seven tackles for the third time this season to lead Penn State. Mauti had two hits at halftime and came out of the break by making two stops on Temple’s first second-half possession. Nate Stupar also made seven tackles, including a sack. He grabbed the second interception of his career in the third quarter, returning it 31 yards to the Temple 12 to set up Wagner’s go-ahead field goal. Chris Colasanti also made seven stops and safety Drew Astorino had six. Sophomore defensive end Pete Massaro continued his strong play in his second start, recording three hits, with 1.5 tackles for loss, and forcing and recovering a fumble late in the game. Royster’s 50-yard run on the game’s first play from scrimmage jump-started a drive that culminated in Wagner’s 45-yard field goal to give the Nittany Lions a 3-0 lead just 2:36 into the game.

Penn State sustained a serious blow when senior tackle Lou Eliades suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament, ending his Nittany Lion career. The Nittany Lions raised their nonconference record to 64-13 (83.1) since joining the Big Ten in 1993. Penn State also improved to 54-5-1 all-time against current members of the Mid-American Conference. Team Statistics First Downs Total Net Yards Yards Rushing Yards Passing Passes (Comp-Att-Int) Punts-Average Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards

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8 202 156 46 8-19-3 7-44.7 2-1 1-4

20 439 216 223 18-28-0 3-41.0 3-1 4-25

Individual Statistics Rushing PENN STATE-Royster 26 for 187; Green 11 for 15; Zordich 3 for 11, 1 TD; Suhey 1 for 4; Bolden 5 for (-1). TEMPLE-Nixon 2 for 64; Brown 12 for 48; Pierce 10 for 42, 2 TD; Stewart 5 for 4; Rodriguez 1 for 1; team 2 for (-3). Passing PENN STATE-Bolden 18 of 28, 223 yds. TEMPLE-Stewart 8 of 19, 46 yds., 3 Int. Receiving PENN STATE-Brackett 5 for 62; Brown 4 for 84; Moye 3 for 27; Smith 2 for 2; Gilliam 1 for 21; Zug 1 for 19; Royster 1 for 6; Green 1 for 2. TEMPLE-Jones 3 for 27; Rodriguez 2 for 7; Matt Brown 1 for 9; Pierce 1 for 2; Morkeith Brown 1 for 1. Attendance: 104,840

Evan Royster ran for a career-high 187 yards in the victory over Temple.

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GAME 5 PENN STATE 3 IOWA 24 IOWA CITY, IOWA OCT. 2, 2010 Iowa Penn State

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Scoring Summary I-Meyer, 20, FG I-Johnson-Koulianos, 9, pass from Stanzi (Meyer kick) I-Stanzi, 1, run (Meyer kick) PS-Wagner, 25, FG I-Prater, 33, interception return (Meyer kick)

IOWA CITY, Iowa; Oct. 2 — Iowa grabbed a 10-0 first-quarter lead and made a goal line stand early in the third period to hold off a determined Penn State effort, 24-3, in the Big Ten-opener for both teams. The Penn State defense kept the Hawkeyes off the scoreboard in the second half, holding Iowa to just four first downs and 114 yards in the final 30 minutes. But, the Hawkeyes’ No. 1-ranked defense held the visitors to 54 rushing yards and 3-of-13 on third down conversions. Senior Evan Royster gained 56 yards on 10 carries and moved into fourth place on Penn State’s career rushing list, passing D.J. Dozier and Curtis Enis. Quarterback Rob Bolden recorded his fourth 200-yard passing game of the season, increasing his record for the most 200-yard games ever by a Penn State true freshman. Bolden was 20-of37 for 212 yards, with no touchdowns and one interception. Devon Smith tied his career-high with five receptions, gaining 58 yards, and Justin Brown tied his career-high for the second consecutive week with four catches, good for 42 yards. Penn State recorded 9.0 tackles for loss, its second-highest total of the season (10 TFL vs. Kent State). Chris Colasanti made a career-high 2.5 TFL and cornerback D’Anton Lynn tied his career-high with nine tackles. Drew Astorino made a season-high eight tackles. Junior safety Nick Sukay grabbed his third interception over the past two games at the Penn State 17 in the first quarter. Iowa took the game’s opening possession to the Penn State three-yard line, but the Nittany Lion defense stiffened and the Hawkeyes were forced to

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Individual Statistics Rushing PENN STATE-Royster 10 for 56; Redd 2 for 19; Green 2 for 2; Zordich 2 for 1; Brown 1 for (-1); Newsome 1 for (-2); Bolden 5 for (-21). IOWA-Robinson 28 for 95; Chaney 1 for 15; Stanzi 6 for 9, 1 TD; Sandeman 1 for 3. Passing PENN STATE-Bolden 20 of 37, 212 yds., 1 Int.; Newsome 2 of 4, 35 yds.; team 0 of 1. IOWA-Stanzi 16 of 22, 227 yds., 1 TD, 1 Int. Receiving PENN STATE-Smith 5 for 58; Brown 4 for 42; Moye 4 for 27; Brackett 2 for 63; Green 2 for 21; Royster 2 for 8; Haplea 1 for 23; Suhey 1 for 7; Redd 1 for (-2). IOWA-McNutt 5 for 93; Johnson-Koulianos 4 for 64, 1 TD; Reisner 3 for 29; Morse 2 for 27; Sandeman 1 for 8; Robinson 1 for 6.

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bring on Michael Meyer for a 20-yard field goal with 9:21 left in the first quarter. On Iowa’s second possession, Sukay grabbed his third interception of the season at the Penn State 17. The Hawkeyes took a 10-0 lead, though, on their next possession, as Ricky Stanzi hit Derrell Johnson-Koulianos on a nineyard touchdown pass with 1:00 left in the opening period. Penn State forced Iowa to punt on its next two possessions, but then the Hawkeyes moved 68 yards on eight plays to take a 17-0 lead. Stanzi scored on a one-yard sneak with 1:41 to play in the half. Late in the first half, Bolden connected with Brett Brackett on a 49-yard completion and he was tripped up at the Iowa two-yard line with just three seconds left. The reception was a careerlong for Brackett and Bolden. After a delay of game penalty, Collin Wagner connected on a 25-yard field goal on the final play to cut the lead to 17-3. Penn State took the opening possession of the second half downfield and moved into position to cut the margin to one score. But, on fourth-and-goal from the Iowa one, Bolden swept right and was stopped just inches from the goal line, and the Hawkeyes took over with 7:11 left in the third period. Bolden was 7-of-8 for 56 yards on the drive. Anthony Fera later delivered a 74yard fourth-quarter punt, which was the fourth-longest punt in Penn State history. It was the Lions’ longest punt since a 78-yard Jeremy Kapinos kick at Ohio State in 2004. The Nittany Lions forced three consecutive Iowa punts in the fourth quarter and took possession at their own 16 with 1:40 left to play. But, Bolden was picked off by Shaun Prater at the Penn State 33 and he weaved his way into the end zone for the game’s final score. Penn State starting tight end Garry Gilliam suffered a season-ending torn ACL in the contest, joining junior tight end Andrew Szczerba on the sidelines.

Attendance: 70,585

Safety Drew Astorino recorded eight tackles at Iowa in the Big Ten-opener.

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The Nittany Lions immediately responded on their first play from scrimmage, as Bolden connected with Moye on a beautiful 80-yard scoring strike to cut the lead to 14-10. The connection was Penn State’s longest play from scrimmage since an 80-yard touchdown reception by Stephfon Green against Michigan in 2008. The 80-yard catch was a career-long for Moye and a career-long pass for Bolden. After a 50-yard field goal by Illinois’ Derek Dimke made it 17-10, another Illinois special teams miscue provided Penn State with great field position late in the second quarter. Ramsey fumbled a 53-yard Fera punt on the Illinois 9 and a hustling Michael Zordich dove and cradled the ball. Wagner then knocked home a 22yard field goal, to cut the lead to 17-13. Illinois drove in the final minutes of the half and Dimke’s 31-yard field goal boosted the Illini’s lead to 20-13 at the break. The visitors opened the scoring in the second half with a 68-yard drive that ended in a four-yard completion from running back Jason Ford to Evan Wilson for a 27-13 lead with 8:30 to go in the third quarter. The points were the first allowed by Penn State in the third quarter in 2010. The Illini put two more field goals on the board, a 41-yarder in the third quarter and a 37-yarder by Dimke in the fourth, to close the scoring.

GAME 6 PENN STATE 13 ILLINOIS 33 STATE COLLEGE, PA. OCT. 9, 2010 Illinois Penn State

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PS-Wagner, 28, FG I-Jenkins, 18, pass from Scheelhaase (Dimke kick) I-Bussey, 16, interception return (Dimke kick) PS-Moye, 80, pass from Bolden (Wagner kick) I-Dimke, 50, FG PS-Wagner, 22, FG I-Dimke, 31, FG I-Wilson, 4, pass from Ford (Dimke kick) I-Dimke, 41, FG I-Dimke, 37, FG

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; Oct. 9 —Illinois held the ball for 38:12 and shut out Penn State in the second half to register its first victory in Beaver Stadium, 33-13. The Fighting Illini spoiled Penn State’s 91st Homecoming, as the Nittany Lions fell to 65-21-5 all-time and 39-6 under Joe Paterno in front of the alumni audience. Penn State lost for just the fifth time in its last 41 home games overall. Illinois won for the first time in seven games in Beaver Stadium, with the last six games coming as Big Ten competitors. The Nittany Lions lead the all-time series, 14-4. The Illini had 23 first downs and ran for 282 yards, the most against Penn State since Minnesota had 288 yards in 2004. The Nittany Lions were limited to seven first downs, their second-fewest under Paterno. Penn State was held to a season-low 235 yards of total offense. Penn State came into the game with four injured defensive players from the two-deep rotation and five more left the game due to injury and did not return. Starting defensive end Eric Latimore injured his wrist on the first play of the game and the other starting end, Pete Massaro, left in the second half. The Lions played most of the second half with only two defensive ends that had any previous experience, one of whom — freshman DaQuan Jones — was playing in his second career game. Starting safety Nick Sukay, defensive tackle Jordan Hill and safety Andrew Dailey also left the game with injuries and did not return. Sukay suffered a torn pectoral muscle when he forced a fumble on the opening kickoff, ending his promising season.

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Tailback Evan Royster’s 35 rushing yards moved him past Blair Thomas and into third place in Penn State annals. Derek Moye posted his fourth career 100-yard receiving game with three catches for 106 yards, including an 80-yard scoring strike from Rob Bolden in the second quarter. Moye’s four 100-yard receiving games tied him with Ted Kwalick and Jordan Norwood for No. 9 in school history. Chris Colasanti made a career-high 18 tackles, the most tackles by a Nittany Lion since Dan Connor had 18 stops against Temple in 2007. Colasanti’s total was the most by a Penn Stater in a Big Ten game since Connor had 18 stops against Ohio State in 2007 and were tied for the most by a Big Ten player during the 2010 regular-season. Khairi Fortt made his first career start, becoming the first true freshman to start at linebacker for Penn State since Connor did so against Purdue in 2004. Fortt made a season-high 11 tackles and became the 14th Nittany Lion to make his first career start this season. Redshirt freshman safety Malcolm Willis (6) and true freshman linebacker Glenn Carson (5) also set tackle careerhighs. Collin Wagner entered the game with a nation’s-best 11 field goals and made both of his attempts. Penn State was forced to punt from its own 29 with just over 7:30 to go in the first quarter. A 47-yard punt by Anthony Fera was fumbled by Jack Ramsey and snatched by Jake Fagnano, his first career fumble recovery, as the Nittany Lions took possession on the Illinois 23. Wagner connected on a 28-yard field goal for a 3-0 lead with 4:39 to go in the quarter. Illinois fought back on the ensuing drive, going 80 yards on 11 plays, scoring on an 18-yard touchdown reception by A.J. Jenkins with 14:17 remaining in the half for a 7-3 lead. After a three-and-out by Illinois, Penn State faced third-and-five on its own 21. Bolden’s pass was tipped and corralled by Illinois’ Nate Bussey, who took it home for a 16-yard touchdown return and a 14-3 advantage with 9:39 remaining in the half.

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7 235 65 170 10-26-1 6-44.0 0-0 5-41

Individual Statistics Rushing PENN STATE-Royster 11 for 35; Redd 4 for 13; Newsome 3 for 12; Green 3 for 9; Smith 2 for 7; Bolden 3 for (-11). ILLINOIS-Leshoure 27 for 119; Scheelhaase 8 for 61; Pollard 8 for 55; Ford 9 for 47; Golden 1 for 3; Millines 1 for (-3). Passing PENN STATE-Bolden 8 of 21, 142 yds., 1 TD, 1 Int.; Newsome 2 of 5, 28 yds. ILLINOIS-Scheelhaase 15 of 19, 151 yds., 1 TD; Ford 1 of 1, 4 yds., 1 TD. Receiving PENN STATE-Brackett 4 for 35; Moye 3 for 106, 1 TD; Zug 1 for 18; Redd 1 for 8; Smith 1 for 3. ILLINOIS-Jenkins 7 for 76, 1 TD; Fayson 4 for 32; Wilson 2 for 8, 1 TD; Leshoure 1 for 32; Ford 1 for 4; McGee 1 for 3. Attendance: 107,638

Linebacker Chris Colasanti led Penn State with a career-high 18 tackles against Illinois.

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GAME 7 PENN STATE 33 MINNESOTA 21 MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. OCT. 23, 2010 Minnesota Penn State

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.; Oct. 23 — Quarterbacks Rob Bolden and Matt McGloin combined to throw three touchdown passes and Penn State ran for 110 yards in the second half in a 33-21 victory at Minnesota. With the win, Penn State improved to 13-2 in the next game after a loss since the start of the 2005 season and 14-5 in games after a bye week since 1994. The Nittany Lions won in their debut game in TCF Bank Stadium, the 65th stadium Joe Paterno has coached in during his Hall of Fame career. The Nittany Lions improved to 9-3 overall on the road and 8-2 in Big Ten road games the past three seasons. Starting with an Oct. 20, 2007 win at Indiana, Penn State has won its last game in every Big Ten stadium with the exception of Iowa (9-3 record). Bolden was blistering to start the game, completing his first nine passes for 115 yards, including a 21-yard scoring strike to Brett Brackett just 4:41 into the fray. But, in the second quarter, Bolden was injured and did not return after going 11-of-13 for 130 yards, with one touchdown and no interceptions. He became the 15th Nittany Lion to miss time to that point of the season due to injury. A redshirt sophomore, McGloin entered the game having thrown two career passes, both against Eastern Illinois in 2009. His first career completion was one Nittany Nation will never forget, as he found Derek Moye in stride on a 42-yard strike on the first play after a D’Anton Lynn end zone interception and 58-yard return.

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Individual Statistics Rushing PENN STATE-Redd 9 for 71; Royster 10 for 62, 1 TD; Green 3 for 6; Newsome 2 for 11; McGloin 1 for 2; Zordich 1 for 2; Bolden 2 for (-1); Morris 1 for (-7); team 1 for (-1). MINNESOTA-Eskridge 26 for 111; Bennett 5 for 12; Hoese 1 for 6; Weber 3 for 5. Passing PENN STATE-Bolden 11 of 13, 130 yds., 1 TD; McGloin 6 of 13, 76 yds., 2 TD, 1 Int. MINNESOTA-Weber 26 of 49, 299 yds., 3 TD, 1 Int. Receiving PENN STATE-Moye 3 for 81, 2 TD; Brackett 3 for 49, 1 TD; Royster 3 for 24; Smith 3 for 24; Brown 2 for 14; Zordich 1 for 10; Haplea 1 for 2; Kersey 1 for 2. MINNESOTA-McKnight 8 for 103, 3 TD; Gray 7 for 83; Bennett 5 for 71; Lair 3 for 37; Allen 1 for 3; Keise 1 for 1; Eure 1 for 1.

Early in the fourth quarter, McGloin lofted the ball into the end zone and Moye made a superlative catch, giving the Nittany Lions a 31-14 lead with 10:36 to play. McGloin was 6-of-13 for 76 yards, with two touchdowns and one interception, in his most extensive career action to date. Evan Royster gained 62 yards on just 10 carries to move into second place on the Penn State career rushing yardage list. Royster scored on a twoyard run early in the second quarter to give the Lions a 14-7 lead. His 29-yard run on the Lions’ first drive of the second half set up Collin Wagner’s 49-yard field goal for a 24-14 lead. The field goal tied Wagner’s career-high and gave him at least one made field goal in eight consecutive games. Freshman Silas Redd provided a boost in the second half, gaining 70 of his 71 yards in the final 30 minutes, on eight carries. Redd ran for 20 and 26 yards on consecutive plays early in the fourth period. Following a 10-yard pass from McGloin to Michael Zordich, Moye grabbed his second touchdown pass three plays later. The Penn State offense delivered a then-season-high six plays of 20 yards or more, made by four players. Lynn made a career-high 10 tackles (six solo) and the huge interception to lead the Penn State defense. He also had 0.5 TFL and a pass breakup, as the Lions registered five pass breakups. In his most extensive career action, redshirt freshman safety Malcolm Willis made a season-best nine hits (six solo), with a pass breakup. Michael Mauti returned to the field and made a careerhigh eight tackles, with 0.5 TFL and a pass breakup. Chris Colasanti made six tackles, with 1.0 TFL, and Nate Stupar had six stops. In his first career start, at defensive end, Jordan Hill made six tackles.

Attendance: 48,479

Derek Moye made three catches for 81 yards and two touchdowns in the victory over Minnesota.

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GAME 8 PENN STATE 41 MICHIGAN 31 STATE COLLEGE, PA. OCT. 30, 2010 Michigan Penn State

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Scoring Summary PS-Royster, 4, run (Wagner kick) M-Robinson, 32, run (Broekhuizen kick) PS-Royster, 1, run (Wagner kick) M-Broekhuizen, 37, FG PS-McGloin, 1, run (Wagner kick) PS-Zug, 20, pass from McGloin (Wagner kick) PS-Wagner, 32, FG M-Koger, 60, pass from Robinson (Broekhuizen kick) PS-Zordich, 5, run (Wagner kick) M-Robinson, 1, run (Broekhuizen kick) M-Robinson, 4, run (Broekhuizen kick) PS-Wagner, 42, FG

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; Oct. 30 — Senior tailback Evan Royster broke Penn State’s all-time rushing record and Matt McGloin delivered a strong performance in his first career start to lift the Nittany Lions to a crucial 41-31 victory over Michigan in a wild Big Ten primetime shootout in Beaver Stadium. Penn State won its third straight game against the Wolverines, tallying its three highest point totals in the series with 46, 35 and 41 points, respectively, in the 2008-10 meetings. Royster had a huge night, eclipsing Curt Warner’s record of 3,398 yards on a 20-yard burst in the first quarter. Royster delivered 150 yards on a career-high 29 carries, with two touchdowns, and posted his 14th career 100yard game. He pushed his career rushing total to 3,518 yards. Two of Royster’s top three all-time rushing totals have come against Michigan, gaining 174 (2008), 100 (2009) and 150 yards during the last three meetings with the Wolverines. Penn State improved to 14-0 when Royster gains at least 100 rushing yards. McGloin became the first former walk-on quarterback to start under Joe Paterno and he was brilliant, going 17of-28 for 250 yards and one touchdown pass, while also running for a one-yard score. McGloin led the Lions to seasonhighs of 27 first downs, 37:29 in time of possession and 10-of-16 on third down conversions. The Nittany Lions’ 435 yards of total offense was their secondhighest total of the season at the time. McGloin led the Lions to scores on seven of nine possessions. He was 8-

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Individual Statistics Rushing PENN STATE-Royster 29 for 150, 2 TD; Redd 6 for 24; McGloin 4 for 7, 1 TD; Wagner 1 for 7; Zordich 2 for 6, 1 TD; Smith 1 for 3; Suhey 1 for 0; team 1 for (-1); Brown 1 for (-11). MICHIGAN-Robinson 27 for 191, 3 TD; Smith 9 for 24; Hopkins 5 for 14; Shaw 1 for 4. Passing PENN STATE-McGloin 17 of 28, 250 yds., 1 TD. MICHIGAN-Robinson 11 of 23, 190 yds., 1 TD; Forcier 0 of 2. Receiving PENN STATE-Moye 3 for 72; Brackett 3 for 37; Suhey 3 for 32; Zug 3 for 32, 1 TD; Smith 2 for 50; Brown 1 for 15; Royster 1 for 7; Redd 1 for 5. MICHIGAN-Roundtree 3 for 15; Smith 2 for 36; Grady 2 for 36; Koger 1 for 60, 1 TD; Hemingway 1 for 21; Webb 1 for 15; Stonum 1 for 7.

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of-10 on third down for 108 yards, with six of the completions resulting in first downs. Derek Moye snared three passes for 72 yards, and Graham Zug made three catches, including a 20-yard touchdown for a 28-10 second-quarter lead. Brett Brackett (37 yards) and Joe Suhey (32 yards) also made three catches each and Devon Smith had two grabs for 50 yards, including a huge 34yard gain to set up Michael Zordich’s third-quarter touchdown run. Linebacker Michael Mauti made a career-high 10 tackles as he broke his personal-high for the second consecutive game. Safety Drew Astorino made eight stops with a career-high three pass breakups. Making his first career start, safety Malcolm Willis made eight hits. Chris Colasanti had seven tackles, with 1.0 TFL, and defensive tackle Devon Still recorded a career-high six hits and had a pass breakup on Michigan’s final possession. Kicker Collin Wagner was selected Big Ten Special Teams Player-of-theWeek for the second time in 2010 for his efforts in the win. Wagner connected on 32 and 42-yard field goals in the second half, giving him at least one field goal in nine consecutive contests. With just under 4:00 to play in the game, Wagner lined up for an apparent 39-yard field goal on fourth-and-four. But, he took the direct snap, followed his blocks and gained seven yards over the left side for a first down. The carry was his first as a Nittany Lion. Penn State then gained another first down and ran out the clock on the important victory.

Attendance: 108,539

Matt McGloin threw for 250 yards and a touchdown in the victory over Michigan.

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GAME 9 PENN STATE 35 NORTHWESTERN 21 STATE COLLEGE, PA. NOV. 6, 2010 Northwestern Penn State

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; Nov. 6 — Penn State staged its most historic of comebacks, overcoming a 21-point firsthalf deficit to give Coach Joe Paterno win No. 400 with a 35-21 victory over Northwestern in an electric Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions rattled off 35 straight points to record their largest comeback in Beaver Stadium history under Paterno and tie for the biggest comeback overall under the Hall of Fame coach. Boosting his record to 400-133-3, Paterno became the first Football Bowl Subdivision coach with 400 wins and just the third in NCAA history among all divisions, joining John Gagliardi (St. John’s) and Eddie Robinson (Grambling). Down, 21-0, late in the second quarter and on their own nine-yard line, Matt McGloin led the Nittany Lions 91 yards in 47 seconds to begin the rally. Penn State out-scored the Wildcats, 28-0, in the second half, rolling to a season-high 528 yards, achieving great balance with 268 passing yards and 260 yards on the ground. McGloin set career-highs with four touchdown passes, on 18 completions and 29 attempts. Wideout Derek Moye made five catches, including a beautiful 36-yard touchdown catch with 5:43 left in the third quarter to tie the game at 2121. Junior running back Joe Suhey had a career-high 67 receiving yards on a career-high six catches and Evan Royster gained 45 yards on four catches, including a 13-yard screen pass for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter for the final tally. Royster ran for 134 yards and freshman Silas Redd gained a season-high

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131 yards, marking just the fourth time Penn State has had two runners with at least 130 yards. The last time it had happened was by Lydell Mitchell (211) and Franco Harris (145) at Iowa in 1971. The Nittany Lions delivered a season-high nine plays of 20 or more yards against the Wildcats, the third straight game in which Penn State had posted a season-high in big plays (six at Minnesota and six vs. Michigan). Five of the nine long plays were rushes, topped by Redd’s career-long 30-yard burst. Michael Mauti led the defense with a career-high 11 tackles, including 3.0 TFL, to earn Big Ten Defensive Playerof-the-Week honors. He also recorded a sack late in the game, as he broke his career-high in hits for the third consecutive game. Chris Colasanti tied Mauti for game-high honors with 11 hits, safety Malcolm Willis made eight stops and tackle Ollie Ogbu had five hits, including 2.0 TFL for minus-seven yards, combining with Sean Stanley on a sack. The Penn State defense tied a season-high with 10 tackles for loss and set a season-high with four sacks. The Lions limited Northwestern to 32 yards on 10 plays in the decisive third quarter and 130 yards in the second half.

Attendance: 104,147

Linebacker Michael Mauti posted a team-high 11 tackles and three tackles for loss in the historic comeback victory over Northwestern.

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GAME 10 PENN STATE 14 OHIO STATE 38 COLUMBUS, OHIO Nov. 13, 2010 Ohio State Penn State

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COLUMBUS, Ohio; Nov. 13 — For the second consecutive week, Penn State was involved in a game that turned in the second half, only this time it was the Nittany Lions who saw a lead disappear, as No. 9/8 Ohio State rallied for a 38-14 win in Ohio Stadium. One week after erasing a 21-0 deficit to beat Northwestern, Penn State jumped out to a 14-3 halftime lead as it sought its second consecutive win in Columbus. But, Ohio State marched 96 yards early in the third quarter to cut the deficit to 14-10 and then made three big plays to seize control of the contest. On the possession after Ohio State’s first touchdown, Matt McGloin was picked off by Devon Torrence, who tipped and juggled the ball but gained control and ran 34 yards the end zone to give Ohio State a 17-14 lead and the momentum with 4:22 left in the third period. McGloin was razor-sharp in the first half, going 13-of-18 for 141 yards, with two touchdowns and no interceptions. He led the Lions to 212 yards, just 22 off the season game average for Ohio State’s No. 3 ranked defense. The Lions held the ball for 18:34 and ran 39 plays to the Buckeyes’ 22. McGloin led the Lions 67 yards in 10 plays on their second possession, throwing a 23-yard scoring strike to Justin Brown just before he took a hit. Collin Wagner’s PAT made it 7-3 with 4:05 left in the first quarter. The touchdown catch was the first of Brown’s career, as he broke his career-high with five receptions, good for 64 yards.

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Individual Statistics Rushing PENN STATE-Royster 16 for 49; Redd 11 for 39; Green 2 for 18; Smith 1 for 4; Suhey 1 for 2; McGloin 1 for 1. OHIO STATE-Herron 21 for 190, 1 TD; Pryor 9 for 49; Saine 8 for 46; Hall 3 for 18; Berry 1 for 10; Bauserman 1 for 1. Passing PENN STATE-McGloin 15 of 30, 159 yds., 2 TD, 2 Int.; Rob Bolden 0 of 3. OHIO STATE-Pryor 8 of 13, 139 yds., 2 TD, 1 Int. Receiving PENN STATE-Brown 5 for 64, 1 TD; Moye 4 for 36, 1 TD; Brackett 2 for 23; Royster 2 for 4; Green 1 for 26; Zug 1 for 6. OHIO STATE-Posey 3 for 63; Herron 2 for 13; Sanzenbacher 1 for 58, 1 TD; Stoneburner 1 for 3, 1 TD; Saine 1 for 2.

The McGloin-to-Brown touchdown pass was Penn State’s first in Columbus since Pete Liske hit Bill Bowes on a 13yard scoring strike in the third quarter of the 1963 contest that Penn State won, 10-7. The play ended a string of 45 quarters without a Nittany Lion touchdown pass in Ohio Stadium spanning 11 full games. The Penn State defense forced a three-and-out and McGloin quickly got the Lions moving from their own 18. He completed the drive with a six-yard bullet to Derek Moye for a 14-3 lead with 11:18 left in the half. Moye made four catches for 36 yards, including his fifth touchdown catch. He moved into 13th place in career receptions with 88, passing Ted Kwalick and Andrew Quarless. Penn State’s 14 first-half points surpassed the most it had previously scored in a Big Ten game in Columbus. The previous high was 13 in the critical 13-6 win in 2008 en route to the Big Ten Championship. The Penn State offensive line did not allow a sack against Ohio State’s Top 5 defense, which entered the game ranked No. 3 in the nation in points allowed (13.6). Safety Malcolm Willis’ fourth-quarter interception of Terrelle Pryor on Penn State’s two-yard line was the first of his career. Willis also made five tackles. D’Anton Lynn led the Lions with eight stops, while Nate Stupar and Chris Colasanti had seven apiece. Linebacker Michael Mauti left the game early in the second half with a shoulder injury and did not return. Wagner did not attempt a field goal for the first time in 12 games, dating to the 2009 Ohio State game. Anthony Fera averaged 44.2 yards on six punts, with a long of 54 yards and one punt downed at the Ohio State four.

Attendance: 105,466

Justin Brown made five catches for 64 yards and a touchdown at Ohio State.

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tackles and Pete Massaro recorded 1.5 TFL, giving him the team lead with 8.0 for the season. The Penn State defense held the Big Ten’s leading receiver, Damarlo Belcher, to just two receptions for 13 yards. He came into the contest averaging 6.8 receptions for 73.6 yards per game. In his first collegiate action, true freshman Alex Butterworth punted twice for a 41.0-yard average, with one punt downed inside the Indiana 15-yard line. Anthony Fera underwent an appendectomy earlier in the week, pressing Butterworth into service. Penn State improved to 14-0 alltime against Indiana and the Nittany Lions and Hoosiers played another high scoring game. In the 14 meetings, a total of 841 points have been scored, an average of 60.1 per game. The Lions have scored 540 points (38.5 ppg) and Indiana 301 points (21.5 ppg). Penn State reached 20 first-time starters on the season as Hodges, defensive tackle James Terry and tackle Mike Farrell all started their first career game. The attendance of 78,790 was second-highest for a Penn State neutral site regular-season game, trailing only the 78,902 that attended the 2000 Kickoff Classic against Southern California at Giants Stadium. FedEx Field marked the 66th different stadium in which Joe Paterno has coached a Penn State team. His career record improved to 401-133-3.

GAME 11 PENN STATE 41 INDIANA 24 LANDOVER, MD. NOV. 20, 2010 Indiana Penn State

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LANDOVER, Md.; Nov. 20 — Penn State and Indiana were in the midst of a shootout, tied at 24-24 late in the third quarter, when safety Andrew Dailey blocked a punt that linebacker Jamie Van Fleet returned for a touchdown to spark the Nittany Lions to a 41-24 win. The game was played at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., the home of the Washington Redskins, as Penn State played in its fifth NFL stadium in the past six years. The Nittany Lions improved to 14-2 in the next game after a loss since the start of the 2005 season and 9-3 in Big Ten road games over the past three seasons (10-4 overall). The Penn State defense forced the Hoosiers to punt from their own 32-yard line as the third quarter dwindled. Dailey came off the edge and nearly swiped the ball off the foot of punter Chris Hagerup. The blocked punt bounced to the Indiana 21, where Van Fleet picked it up and ran it in to spark a 17-0 run to end the game. The touchdown was the first of Van Fleet’s career and was the first blocked punt for a touchdown for Penn State since Matt Hahn scored against Michigan State in 2005. For his huge momentum-changing play, Dailey was named Big Ten CoSpecial Teams Player-of-the-Week, Penn State’s third such selection of the season. Making his third career start, quarterback Matt McGloin had his best career performance to date in leading Penn State to 496 yards of total offense and 36:59 in time of possession, both

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the second-highest marks of the season. The Nittany Lions did not have a turnover for the second time in the last four games. McGloin threw for a career-high 315 yards, also breaking his career-bests with 22 completions and 31 attempts, good for two touchdowns, with no interceptions. His 315 yards were the most by a Nittany Lion since Daryll Clark threw for 353 yards in the 2009 seasonopener with Akron. His 315 passing yards were tied for the 10th-best mark in Penn State annals with Chuck Fusina, who had 315 yards at North Carolina State in 1977. McGloin directed the Lions on scoring drives of 87 and 99 yards to open the game for a 14-0 lead. He hit Brett Brackett on a three-yard touchdown pass on the first play of the second quarter and had a career-long 45-yard strike to Devon Smith. Wideout Derek Moye had another big day, accumulating 129 all-purpose yards and making at least one touchdown catch for the fifth time in the last six games. He made six catches for 90 yards, including a 21-yard scoring strike from McGloin to give Penn State a 24-17 lead. He made his 13th career TD catch and his sixth of the season, equaling last year’s total. Moye also had his first two carries of the season, gaining 39 yards on two carries, including a 27-yard reverse. Eleven players carried the ball for Penn State, including three receivers. Silas Redd led with 50 yards on just nine carries, including a one-yard TD run to close the scoring in the fourth quarter. Evan Royster gained 48 yards on 16 attempts, with a two-yard run midway through the first quarter to open the scoring, and made two catches for 38 yards. Senior wideout Graham Zug had the first rush of his career. Linebacker Nate Stupar’s team-high 10 tackles were second-highest of his career. Safety Drew Astorino made a diving interception on Indiana’s next possession after the blocked punt to set up a Collin Wagner field goal for a 34-24 lead. In his first career start, linebacker Gerald Hodges made a career-best six

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Individual Statistics Rushing PENN STATE-Redd 9 for 50, 1 TD; Royster 16 for 48, 1 TD; Moye 2 for 39; Green 4 for 13; Dukes 1 for 11; Suhey 2 for 5; Smith 1 for 4; Zordich 2 for 4; Zug 1 for 3; Bolden 1 for (-2); McGloin 3 for (-4). INDIANA-Doss 5 for 61; Davis-Walker 4 for 17; Wright-Baker 3 for 15; Turner 3 for 5; Burgess 3 for 1, 1 TD; Chappell 3 for (-9). Passing PENN STATE-McGloin 22 of 31, 315 yds., 2 TD; Rob Bolden 2 of 2, 10 yds. INDIANA-Chappell 22 of 41, 235 yds., 2 TD, 1 Int.; Wright-Baker 1 of 1, 7 yds. Receiving PENN STATE-Moye 6 for 90, 1 TD; Brackett 5 for 66, 1 TD; Brown 4 for 50; Smith 2 for 56; Royster 2 for 38; Moseby-Felder 2 for 10; Green 1 for 5; Suhey 1 for 5; Zug 1 for 5. INDIANA-Turner 8 for 68, 1 TD; Doss 7 for 90, 1 TD; Wilson 3 for 46; Belcher 2 for 13; Turner 1 for 11; Hughes 1 for 8; Davis-Walker 1 for 6. Attendance: 78,790

Matt McGloin threw for 315 yards and two touchdowns in the win over Indiana at FedEx Field.

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yards and a touchdown, and made a tremendous hustle play to force and recover a fumble after a fourth-quarter interception. Moye’s play gave the Nittany Lions a first-and-goal at the Michigan State four-yard line and on first down, McGloin fired a dart that Moye cradled in the end zone to make it 28-22. The Spartans, though, recovered the on-side kick and were able to run out the clock. Penn State played a home game after Thanksgiving for the first time since beating the Spartans in 1998.

GAME 12 PENN STATE 22 MICHIGAN STATE 28 STATE COLLEGE, PA. NOV. 27, 2010 Michigan State Penn State

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; Nov. 27 — Penn State scored 19 points in the fourth quarter, but was unable to overtake No. 11/10 Michigan State, as the Spartans captured a share of the Big Ten title and snapped an eight-game Beaver Stadium losing streak with a 2822 victory over the Nittany Lions. Eighteen Nittany Lion seniors were introduced before the game, bringing a 38-12 record over the past four years into the contest. The Spartans won for just the fifth time in the 18 annual Land Grant Trophy meetings since Penn State began Big Ten competition in 1993. Michigan State won in Beaver Stadium for the first time since the Nittany Lions began conference play, with their last victory in Happy Valley occurring in 1965. As is usually the case when they meet, the Nittany Lions and Spartans played a high scoring game. The teams have combined to score 1,110 points in their 18 Big Ten contests, an average of 61.7 per game. The Nittany Lions have scored 630 points (35.0 ppg) and the Spartans 480 points (26.7 ppg) in their Big Ten meetings. Penn State fell to 19-2 on Senior Day since 1990, with the lone losses coming to Michigan (1999) and to Michigan State (2010). The Nittany Lions had not lost their last regular-season home game since a 1984 setback to Pittsburgh. Penn State was whistled for seasonhighs in both penalties (eight) and penalty yardage (67 yards) to hamper its efforts to rally from a 21-3 deficit. The previous highs had been against

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Team Statistics First Downs Total Net Yards Yards Rushing Yards Passing Passes (Comp-Att-Int) Punts-Average Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards

Northwestern (six penalties for 59 yards). Making his fourth career start, Matt McGloin became the first Nittany Lion to throw for 300 yards in consecutive games. He re-set his career-highs by going 23-of-43, with two scoring strikes and one interception. McGloin threw for 312 yards, the 12th-best mark at Penn State, and just three yards off his career-best 315 against Indiana a week earlier. McGloin became just the third Penn State quarterback to have at least two 300-yard passing games in his career, joining Kerry Collins (four) and Daryll Clark (three). All three are tied for the most 300-yard efforts in a season (two), as McGloin equaled marks set by Collins in 1994 and Clark in 2009. Sophomore wide receiver Justin Brown broke his career-highs in catches and receiving yards with his six receptions for 106 yards, delivering his first career 100-yard receiving game. In his final home game, Evan Royster gained 85 yards on 14 carries, including a 10-yard score to draw the Lions within 28-16. The touchdown run was the 29th of his career, moving him into a tie for fifth place on the school list. Linebackers Nate Stupar and Chris Colasanti tied for game-high honors with 10 tackles each and safety Drew Astorino had nine. Colasanti recorded his fourth career double-figure tackle game and pushed his season total to 102 stops, becoming the 21st different Nittany Lion to record at least 100 tackles in a season. Senior defensive tackle Ollie Ogbu recorded a career-high seven tackles, including one tackle-for-loss, giving him a team-high 8.5 TFL for the season. Senior linebacker Bani Gbadyu tied his career-high with eight tackles. Senior Collin Wagner booted his 19th field goal of the season, moving him into a tie with Ray Tarasi (1989) for eighth place in a season. The field goal also was the 35th of Wagner’s career, moving him into a tie for ninth place with Chris Bahr. Derek Moye had five catches for 65

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Individual Statistics Rushing PENN STATE-Royster 14 for 85, 1 TD; Redd 3 for 7; Zordich 1 for 2; McGloin 1 for (-4); Smith 2 for (-6). MICHIGAN STATE-Baker 28 for 118, 1 TD; Martin 2 for 41; Caper 3 for 14; Cousins 1 for 1; Nichol 1 for (-5); team 4 for (-6). Passing PENN STATE-McGloin 23 of 43, 312 yds., 2 TD, 1 Int.; team 0 of 1. MICHIGAN STATE-Cousins 17 of 22, 152 yds., 2 TD; Martin 1 of 1, 13 yds.; Nichol 1 of 1, 3 yds., 1 TD. Receiving PENN STATE-Brown 6 for 106; Moye 5 for 65, 1 TD; Zug 5 for 55; Smith 2 for 26; Brackett 2 for 23; Suhey 1 for 25, 1 TD; Haplea 1 for 14; Green 1 for (-2). MICHIGAN STATE-Linthicum 4 for 42; Gantt 4 for 38, 1 TD; Cunningham 3 for 33, 2 TD; Caper 2 for 17; Fowler 2 for 13; Bell 2 for 6; Nichol 1 for 13; Martin 1 for 6. Attendance: 102,649

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Making his fifth career start, McGloin was 17-of-41 for 211 yards, with one touchdown and a school-record five interceptions. His 41 pass attempts were a Penn State bowl record and his 17 completions were fifth-highest in Penn State bowl history. McGloin posted his fifth 200-yard passing game of the season, all coming in the final six games. The Penn State defense limited Florida to just 279 yards (101 passing) and an average of 3.9 yards per play. The Nittany Lion defense delivered its second turnover of the first period when linebacker Bani Gbadyu and safety Malcolm Willis combined to force a fumble that Lynn recovered in the end zone for a touchback. Lynn made four tackles, including a tackle for loss, and a pass breakup to go with his interception and fumble recovery. Junior defensive tackle Devon Still recorded a career and team seasonhigh 3.5 TFL against the Gators, with a career-best seven stops (six solo) overall. Senior linebacker Chris Colasanti made a game-high 10 hits, compiling his fifth double-figure tackle game of the season. He finished the year with a team-high 112 tackles, good for fourth in the Big Ten. Willis also made seven hits (six solo) and linebacker Gerald Hodges made a career-best six stops (five solo).

GAME 13 PENN STATE 24 FLORIDA 37 TAMPA, FLA. JAN. 1, 2011 Florida Penn State

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TAMPA, Fla.; January 1, 2011 — Penn State’s bid for a fourth New Year’s Day bowl victory in the past six years was turned back in the final minute as Florida captured a 37-24 win in the 25th Outback Bowl in Raymond James Stadium. Two of the nation’s Top 10 winningest programs since 2005 played for just the third time and staged an entertaining contest in front of 60,574 fans on a beautiful New Year’s Day in Tampa Bay. The loss dropped Penn State to 76, while Florida finished 8-5. Penn State suffered its first loss in the Outback Bowl after beating Auburn (1996), Kentucky (1999) and Tennessee (2007) in its previous appearances. Despite the loss, Penn State’s 58-19 record is tied with Oregon for the nation’s No. 12 winning percentage since the start of the 2005 season. Making its 43rd bowl appearance, Penn State is 27-14-2 in post-season games. The Nittany Lions are No. 3 nationally in bowl wins and No. 8 in bowl appearances. Penn State’s 65.1 winning percentage is No. 2 nationally among schools with at least 20 bowl appearances. The all-time leader in bowl wins (2412-1 record) and appearances (37), Coach Joe Paterno led Penn State to its 25th New Year’s Day bowl game under his leadership (17-8). The Hall of Fame coach finished his 45th season with a career record of 401-135-3. The Nittany Lions saw their twogame bowl winning streak against Southeastern Conference teams snapped. The Nittany Lions are 9-6 alltime in bowl games against SEC oppo-

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nents; 8-5 under Paterno. Overall, Penn State has won 7 of its last 11 games with SEC foes (regular-season and bowls). The Nittany Lions took a 24-17 lead late in the third quarter, but the Gators scored the next 13 points for a 30-24 lead midway through the fourth. After both teams exchanged punts, Penn State took possession at its own 21-yard line with just 3:04 left to play. Matt McGloin completed an 18-yard pass to Derek Moye and Evan Royster’s 23-yard burst made him the first Nittany Lion with a trio of 1,000-yard rushing seasons. With the ball at the Florida 25, a McGloin pass was picked off by Ahmad Black, who returned it 80 yards for a touchdown to essentially seal the game with :55 to play. Penn State’s career rushing yardage leader, Royster finished his outstanding career with 3,932 yards on a school-record 686 carries and 29 rushing touchdowns. The three-time All-Big Ten honoree gained 98 yards on 20 carries against the Gators to finish the season with 1,014 yards on 208 carries. On Florida’s first play from scrimmage, junior cornerback D’Anton Lynn grabbed his third interception of the season at the Gators’ 39-yard line. The pick tied him for the team lead with Nick Sukay. McGloin completed passes of 16 yards to Brett Brackett and 15 yards to Graham Zug to give the Nittany Lions a first-and-goal. On third down from the Florida 5, McGloin lofted the ball to Derek Moye, who snared it for his eighth touchdown catch of the season. Collin Wagner’s PAT kick gave Penn State a 70 lead with 9:08 left in the first quarter. Moye had game-highs with five catches and 79 yards and made his 15th career touchdown catch. He became the 11th Nittany Lion player to record at least 100 career receptions with a firstquarter grab and just the seventh Penn State player to record 15 or more career receiving touchdowns. He made 53 catches for 885 yards and eight touchdowns in 2010, with his 53 catches good for No. 5 on the Penn State season list and his 885 yards ranking No. 6.

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17 350 139 211 17-41-5 8-35.5 0-0 5-29

Individual Statistics Rushing PENN STATE-Royster 20 for 98; Smith 2 for 18; Redd 8 for 13; Zordich 3 for 5, 1 TD; McGloin 2 for 3, 1 TD; Suhey 1 for 2. FLORIDA-Reed 24 for 68; Rainey 6 for 66; Hines 2 for 31, 1 TD; Demps 3 for 20; Gillislee 4 for 10, 1 TD; Henry 1 for 4; Burton 2 for 2; Brantley 1 for (-4); team 2 for (-19). Passing PENN STATE-McGloin 17 of 41, 211 yds., 1 TD, 5 Int. FLORIDA-Reed 8 of 13, 60 yds.; Brantley 6 of 13, 41 yds., 1 Int.; Burton 0 of 1. Receiving PENN STATE-Moye 5 for 79, 1 TD; Royster 4 for 51; Brackett 2 for 28; Brown 2 for 13; Redd 1 for 16; Zug 1 for 15; Zordich 1 for 7; Suhey 1 for 2. FLORIDA-Rainey 3 for 18; Hines 2 for 27; Burton 2 for 22; Thompson 2 for 22; Hammond 2 for 6; Demps 2 for 5; Clark 1 for 1. Attendance: 60,574

Evan Royster tallied 149 all-purpose yards in the Outback Bowl with Florida.

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