Penn State

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Pennsylvania State University
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Established	1855
President	Graham Spanier
Athletic Director	Tim Curley
Enrollment	41,289
City	State College
State	PA
Campus Size	5,448 Acres
Colors	Blue, White
Mascot	Nittany Lion
Nickname	Nittany Lions
Conference	Big Ten
Championships
Website	Pennsylvania State University GoPSUSports

The Pennsylvania State University is located in University Park, Pennsylvania and was established in 1855 as a land grant institution. The goal was to apply scientific principles to farming, a radical departure from the traditional curriculum grounded in mathematics, rhetoric, and classical languages. It is now an Internationally known university that boasts more then 40,000 undergraduates. Historically, Penn State's rivals have included Pittsburgh, West Virginia, Syracuse, Alabama, and Notre Dame. Academics: Athletics: Rivalries: Historically, Penn State's rivals have included Pittsburgh, West Virginia, Syracuse, Alabama, and Notre Dame. Rivalry Games: Land Grant Trophy, The Governor's Victory Bell Trophy

Contents 1 Traditions 2 Stadiums 3 Football 3.1 Staff 3.2 Projected Starters 3.3 History 4 Basketball 4.1 Staff 4.2 History 5 Baseball 5.1 Staff 5.2 History 6 Notes 7 Fan Sites

Traditions

• Fight Songs - "Fight on State," "Victory," "The Nittany Lion"
• Rivalry Games - Ohio State, Michigan State, Minnesota
• Rivalry Trophies - Land Grant Trophy, The Governor's Victory Bell Trophy
• Penn State Alma Mater
• Tailgating Capital- Link
• Drum Major Flips
• Zombie Nation
• Tailgreat @ Penn State
• Alma Mater- Penn State Blue Band
• Lift for LIfe

Stadiums

• Football - Beaver Stadium
• Basketball - Bryce Jordan Center
• Baseball - Medlar Field at Lubrano Park
• Soccer/Lacrosse - Jeffrey Field

Football

Staff

Head Football Coach - Joe Paterno (Brown, 1950)
Defensive Coordinator - Tom Bradley (Penn State, 1979)
Offensive Coordinator - Galen Hall (Penn State, 1962)
Offensive Line Coach (Centers/Guards) - Dick Anderson (Penn State, 1962)
Defensive Line Coach - Larry Johnson Sr. (Elizabeth City State University, 1973)
Offensive Line Coach (Tackles/Tight Ends) - Bill Kenney (Norwich University, 1982)
Recruiting Coordinator / WR Assistant - Mike McQueary (Penn State, 1997)
Defensive Backs Coach - Brian Norwood (University of Hawaii, 1988)
Quarterbacks Coach - Jay Paterno (Penn State, 1990)
Linebackers Coach - Ron Vanderlinden (Albion College, 1978)
Strength & Conditioning Coach - John Thomas (Muskingum College, 1983)

Projected Starters

Offense

POS	NO	NAME	CLASS
QB	14	Anthony Morelli	JR
FB	30	BranDon Snow	SR*
RB	26	Tony Hunt	SR
WR	2	Derrick Williams	SO
WR	3	Deon Butler	SO*
TE	44	Pat Hall	SR*
LT	67	Levi Brown	SR*
LG	65	Robert Price	SR*
C	57	A.Q. Shipley	SO*
RG	64	Rich Ohrnberger	SO*
RT	78	John Shaw	JR*

Defense

POS	NO	NAME	CLASS
DE	99	Jim Shaw	SR*
DT	13	Jay Alford	SR
DT	92	Ed Johnson	SR*
DE	20	Tim Shaw	SR*
LB	40	Dan Connor	JR
MLB	31	Paul Posluszny	SR
LB	45	Sean Lee	SO
CB	1	Justin King	SO
SS	7	Anthony Scirrotto	SO
FS	6	Donnie Johnson	SR*
CB	11	Tony Davis	SO*

Special Teams:

POS	NO	NAME	CLASS
PK	23	Kevin Kelly	SO
P	36	Jeremy Kapinos	SR*

* Denotes player has taken a redshirt

History

• All-Time Record - 772-339-42 (.688)
  
• Penn State Football History
• National Championships - 1911, 1912, 1982, 1986
  
• Other National Championship Selections
  

- 1969: Foundation for the Analysis of Competitions and Tournaments, Massey Ratings

- 1981: Dunkel System, Sagarin Ratings

- 1994: Billingsley Report, DeVoid, Foundation for the Analysis of Competitions and Tournaments,

  Massey Ratings, Matthews Grid Ratings, National Championship Foundation, New York Times,

  Sagarin Ratings

• 74 First Team All-Americans a total of 86 times - List
  
• 33 Academic All Americans
• 86% Graduation Rate
• Famous Alumni - Kerry Collins, Larry Johnson, Courtney Brown, LaVar Arrington, Jack Ham, Franco Harris, Lydell Mitchell, Matt Millen, Todd Blackledge, Mike Munchak, Lenny Moore, Dave Robinson, Mike Michalske, John Cappelletti, Ted Kwalick, Mike Reid, KiJana Carter, Brandon Short, Joe Jurevicius, Zack Mills
  

Basketball

Staff

Head Basketball Coach - Ed DeChellis

Projected Starters:

POS	NO	NAME	CLASS
PG
SG
SF
PF
C

Key Bench Players:
PG: Nikola Obradovic, David Jackson(II)
SG: Danny Morrissey, Mike Walker, Maxwell Dubois
PF/C: Brandon Hassell, Joonas Suatamo
SF: Cilk McSweeney, Andrew Jones

History

• Final Four Appearances - 1954
  
• National Championships -
  
• Famous Alumni - Jesse Arnelle, John Amaechi, Calvin Booth
  

Baseball

Staff

Head Baseball Coach - Robbie Wine
Infielder Coach - Eric Folmar
Pitching Coach - Jason Bell
Volunteer Asst. Coach - Zac Cazzelle

History

• College World Series Appearances -
  
• National Championships -
  
• Famous Alumni - Nate Bump
  
• (As of 2003)
• All-Time Record - 1,676-1,008-21(129 yrs.)
• All-Time Big Ten Record: 160-170
• All-Time Big Ten Tournament Record: 6-8
• Conference Tournament Titles: none
• NCAA Tournament Appearances: 19
• NCAA Tournament Record: 25-24
• College World Series Appearances (years): 5 (1952, 1957, 1959, 1963, 1973)
• College World Series Record: 8-10
• Last NCAA Postseason Appearance: 2000

Notes

1. About Penn State

Fan Sites

• FightOnState.com