Knowledge Timmons News

Safety Anthony Scirrotto will lead the Penn State secondary into the 2008 opener this Saturday against Coastal Carolina at Beaver Stadium.

Three players suspended from the team for off-field issues are back practicing with the squad, according to Paterno.

Penn State's Pat Devlin takes a snap during drills as part of media day at the Lasch Complex Friday, August 8, 2008.

The stereotypical and cantankerous Paterno? Gone too. Those had been the most recent images of the Penn State coach after ESPN's "Outside the Lines" ran an unflattering piece on the program's off-field ...

The phone rang. Chaz Powell answered it and immediately thought he was in trouble.

The season opener is three weeks away and an epic battle to determine the starting quarterback is starting to heat up.

Guard Rich Ohrnberger playfully patted Joe Paterno's hair during a photo session Friday, while wide receiver Derrick Williams exchanged playful bumps with the Penn State football coach.

Just days after ESPN's "Outside the Lines" questioned whether Penn State football players that had gotten in trouble with the law were being disciplined enough, the team announced Wednesday that defensive ...

Microphones and tape recorders jutted out at him from all sides, some only a few inches from his face.

He admits to being irritated about getting the same question in hundreds of different forms.

He admits to being irritated about getting the same question in hundreds of different forms.

Two Penn State football players pleaded guilty Friday to a misdemeanor charge in connection with an on-campus fight last year, resolving the last of the major legal problems for current team members.

Assorted thoughts on assorted subjects: First Amendment first: Well, it's about time York moved to change its unconstitutional public assembly ordinance. via The York Daily Record

“My coaches go in and tell the kid what life's all about at Penn State and whether we have a good opportunity for them - what we expect from them and what they should expect from us”

After another question not directly related to the prospects for the 2008 season, Joe Paterno turned from pensive Joe to rally-before-the-big-game Joe, with a pinch of annoyed Joe thrown in for good measure. via Philly.com

Penn State cornerback Knowledge Timmons must serve a year in a probation program for first-time offenders after being charged with two misdemeanors. via Fox Sports

“It's a huge benefit for Knowledge”

Knowledge Timmons, a Penn State football player and William Penn graduate, has been accepted into a first-time offenders' program in relation to misdemeanor charges stemming from a fight in the student union. via The York Daily Record

“The five players that did not participate in spring practice are now permitted to work out with the team in the weight room and training facilities”

Two days, two new Nittany Lions. For the second consecutive day, Penn State's 2009 recruiting class grew by one as it got a verbal commitment from Philadelphia offensive tackle Mark Arcidiacono on Wednesday. via Pocono Record

“And I told him, 'As soon as you get through this thing, why don't you come over and we will talk a little bit.' "I told him if I can help him get a better opportunity with a pro team I would do that.”

Quarterback isn't the only competition that appears to be wide open at Penn State. via Chambersburg Public Opinion

“I was very happy to hear he's going back on the team.”

Penn State defensive tackle Phil Taylor will return to the football team after he serves a Judicial Affairs-imposed suspension for the summer session, sources said Friday. via Collegian.psu.edu

“Chris Bell, who had been previously suspended from team activities, is permanently removed from the team and will not be reconsidered to be a part of the team in the future”

Suspended Penn State receiver Chris Bell was kicked off the team yesterday after his latest run-in with the law. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette