LESS THAN ONE DAY UNTIL KICKOFF
WR Smith uses emotions to inspire teammates after first loss – CDT
Now if he could just use his hands to catch the ball, maybe they won’t need more players-only meetings.
Heather Dinich – Every word counts when Zemaitis talks – CDT
A column about introverted CB Alan Zemaitis that reveals that Penn State football can be interesting. Maybe Dave Jones needs to talk to him more often.
Alford’s in a rush (hopefully) – Patriot-News
A profile on DT Jay Alford. He must have been made available for the media by Paterno.
PSU fullback fumbles away his anonymity – Post-Gazette
I do not know how anonymous FB Paul Jefferson is these days given that just about every paper covering PSU has done a story about him in the last 30 days. His fumble hurt, but at least it was a decent hit and just carelessness.
Ron Cook – Start Morelli? It’s right move for Penn State – Post-Gazette
Now let me get this straight, a Pittsburgh writer is using a dubious argument (throwing away the whole season after one loss and possibly rattling a blue-chip player before he is ready) to support a hometown player/team (in this case, true frosh QB Anthony Morelli) and knock Penn State — unprecedented.
Paterno sees shades of greatness in trio – The Morning Call
Hunt, Austin Scott and Kinlaw remind coach of his ’94 tailbacks.
I could live with that, even when there were just two of those guys in ’95, we did OK.
Derek Levarse – Mills should be remembered better – The Collegian
A premature column about how QB Zack Mills should be remembered. If they have a decent season, he will be remembered fondly. If they don’t, he will not be remembered fondly — simple.
Dan Victor – Nothing personal … but PSU needs to dominate UCF if they want to prove anything – CDT
I disagree, well executed, but not necessarily overwhelming win may be better than a blowout. I am talking 31 – 17 kind of stuff, a game that is in doubt in the 3rd quarter might be perfect. Not dealing with any adversity in Akron did not help PSU vs. Boston College.