The Big11Ten Football Kickoff Luncheon was held yesterday in Chicago, meaning that two-a-days are not far behind and the media coverage picks up.
Not surprisingly, much of the focus has been on coach Joe Paterno, some it positive, like Gene Wojciechowski’s column (which was the lead story on ESPN.com this morning) and some of it negative, like this artice from the Post-Gazette. Also, to the surprise of probably no one, Michigan is favored to win the conference.
More articles:
Paterno relaxed and ready – The Collegian
According to this article, he’s upbeat.
Paterno’s thoughts elsewhere – Tribune-Review
A different take on Paterno — he is distracted by his wife’s latest medical problem (The Collegian).
Parry: No hard feelings towards JoPa – Tribune-Review
The director of Big11Ten officials is saying the right things about instant replay, which was championed by Paterno after the 2002 season.
Penn State has plenty of doubters – Tribune-Review
Oh, why is that?
New offense has Nittany Lions getting excited – The Morning Call
QB Michael Robinson is talking about the new spread offense and having the personnel to run it. I think we have heard this sort of thing before from a few different QBs, but who knows, maybe the time it will happen. Maybe it will work too.
Big Ten schools looking more and more to Pennsylvania to fill rosters – CDT
Contrary to popular belief, Michigan and Ohio State are not rounding up all the blue chippers in Pennsylvania. In fact, Penn State gets more from those states than they do from PA.
Rise & Shine – CDT
OL A.Q. Shipley is an early riser.
PSU tri-captains bring a solid mix to the table – The Morning Call
More on this season’s captians…
Captains sing praises of Penn State’s talent – The Collegian
Still more…
Making freshmen sit? That’s no longer a JoePa flaw – CBS Sportsline
Another national columnist with a reputation for being harsh on Paterno weighs in.
DAVE JONES – PSU’s football ticket sales receive rare push – Patriot-News
From last week: A look at the need for Penn State to market (gasp!) football tickets.