Pennsylvania State University NCAA News

What felt like the start of the Old Spice Classic 2.0A of two years ago ended with feeling a little better about things after a 59-57 win over Davidson in the final game of the Charleston Classic.

While the Bucks and Burrs meet in the showcase game as the state works its way down from 16 teams to eight in each class, Abington Heights and Allentown Central Catholic find themselves in the most intriguing matchup of Class AAA.

Ia TMll be first to admit, there isn't an excuse for bad play, but I think there is something worth mentioning.

Penn State released details Tuesday of changes to season-ticket pricing guidelines going into effect in two years.

Penn State's Levi Brown and Chris Baker haul off the Land Grant Trophy after beating Michigan State 17-13 in the 2006 season.

Finally, Jared Odrick is getting some big-time praise, probably more than most Penn State supporters figured he'd ever get.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., - The Penn State football team has the highest Graduation Success Rate and federal graduation rate among teams ranked in this week's Associated Press Top 25 poll, according to data recently released by the NCAA.

David Jackson scored 26 points to lead Penn State to a 87-75 win over Sacred Heart on Wednesday night.

Tricia Lafferty can be reached via e-mail or at 412-380-5666. "How is the rivalry? It depends on the year," Penn State coach Joe Paterno said.

PENN STATE TEAM AWARDS Offensive MVP: Quarterback Daryll Clark. Carried the offense until the O-line got traction, and he also broke in a new receiving corps.

Wow, the NIT sure is looking nice right now for the Nittany Lions. Items in the rearview mirror may be far less significant than they appear.

When Chaz Powell was forced to leave the Nittany Lions' win over Indiana on Saturday early in the game because of a shoulder injury, Penn State wasn't left with too many options to fill his role as a slot receiver.

Senior tackle wins defensive award as chosen by league coaches. Odrick PSU ALL-BIG TEN SELECTIONS FIRST TEAM LB Navorro Bowman QB Daryll Clark OT Dennis Landolt DT Jared Odrick RB Evan Royster C Stefen Wisniewski SECOND TEAM P Jeremy Boone LB Josh Hull LB Sean Lee HONORABLE MENTION S Drew Astorino DE Jack Crawford CB D'Anton Lynn WR Derek Moye DT ...

Wisconsin running back John Clay, who leads the Big Ten in rushing, was chosen as the conference's offensive player of the year Monday night.

Iowa and Penn State ended their seasons eligible for an at-large BCS bid, and Oklahoma State and Virginia Tech are also in position to be eligible for invites to the four big-money bowl games even though they have no shot to win their conferences.

No one on the Penn State roster now, or maybe ever, has topped the breathtaking acceleration of true freshman wide receiver Devon Smith.

This is not the way Penn State and Talor Battle envisioned their trip to Charleston.

Penn State's Joe Suhey catches a pass for a touchdown on a 30-yard reception during the third quarter at Michigan State.

EAST LANSING, Mich. - Fiesta or Orange? Or Capital One? It all comes down to one simple question: Will Penn State be picked over Iowa for a BCS bowl bid? "That's not up to us," linebacker Sean Lee said.

Penn State third-string running back Brandon Beachum will miss the rest of the season after tearing the ACL in his right knee Saturday against Indiana.