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Revision as of 18:11, 15 August 2006 by 128.118.6.97 (talk) (→Current [] Players)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)The Penn State Nittany Lions are an elite college football program. Along with iconic head coach, Joe Paterno, the Lions are synonymous with excellence both on and off the gridiron. Penn State competes in NCAA Division I-A and the Big Ten Conference.
Current Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Joe Paterno (Record at Penn State: 354-117-3)
- Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs: Galen Hall
- Defensive Coordinator: Tom Bradley
- Defensive Backs: Brian Norwood
- Defensive Line:Larry Johnson
- Linebackers: Ron Vanderlinden
- Offensive Guards/Centers: Dick Anderson
- Offensive Tackles/Tight Ends: Bill Kenney
- Quarterbacks: Jay Paterno
- Strength and Conditioning: John Thomas
- Wide Receivers/Recruiting Coordinator: Mike McQueary
Stadiums
Practice Facility
- Louis E. Lasch Football Building
All-Time Win/Loss/Tie Record as of 2006
- 772-339-42 (7th most win in Division I-A history)
National Championships
Big Ten Championships
Lambert-Meadowlands Trophy
- 1947
- 1961
- 1962
- 1964
- 1967
- 1968
- 1969
- 1971
- 1972
- 1973
- 1974
- 1975
- 1977
- 1978
- 1981
- 1982
- 1985
- 1986
- 1989
- 1990
- 1991
- 1994
- 1996
- 1997
- 1998
- 2005
Bowl Games
- Alamo - 1999
- Aloha - 1983
- Blockbuster – 1990, 1993
- Citrus/Capital One – 1988, 1994, 1998, 2003
- Cotton - 1948, 1972, 1975
- Fiesta – 1977, 1980, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997
- Gator: 1961, 1962, 1967, 1976
- Holiday – 1989
- Liberty: 1959, 1960, 1979
- Orange: 1969, 1970, 1974, 1986, 2006
- Outback: 1996, 1999
- Rose: 1923, 1995
- Sugar - 1972, 1979, 1983
Trophy Games
Individual Award Winners
Heisman Trophy
Maxwell Award
- Richard J. Lucas, 1959
- Glenn Ressler, 1964
- Mike Reid, 1969
- John Cappelletti, 1973
- Chuck Fusina, 1978
- Kerry Collins, 1994
- Larry Johnson, 2002
Walter Camp Award
Chuck Bednarik Award
Fred Biletnikoff Award
Dick Butkus Award
Lombardi Award
Davey O'Brien Award
Outland Trophy
Doak Walker Award
Paul "Bear" Bryant Award
- Joe Paterno, 1978, 1982, 1986
Home Depot Coach of the Year Award
College Football Hall of Famers
- Hugo Bezdek
- John Cappelletti
- Keith Dorney
- Rip Engle
- Jack Ham
- Dick Harlow
- Bob Higgins
- Glenn Killinger
- Ted Kwalick
- Richie Lucas
- Pete Mauthe
- Shorty Miller
- Lydell Mitchell
- Dennis Onkotz
- Joe Paterno
- Mike Reid
- Glenn Ressler
- Dave Robinson
- Steve Suhey
- Dexter Very
- Harry Wilson
Pro Football Hall of Famers
Current NFL Players
- Anthony Adams
- LaVar Arrington
- Kyle Brady
- John Bronson
- Courtney Brown
- Kerry Collins
- Eddie Drummond
- Bobby Engram
- Rich Gardner
- Robbie Gould
- John Gilmore
- Robbie Gould
- Tamba Hali
- Jeff Hartings
- Michael Haynes
- Tyoka Jackson
- Bryant Johnson
- Larry Johnson
- Bhawoh Jue
- Joe Jurevicius
- Jimmy Kennedy
- Ethan Kilmer
- David Kimball
- Matt Kranchick
- Justin Kurpeikis
- Calvin Lowry
- David Macklin
- Shawn Mayer
- Sean McHugh
- Kareem McKenzie
- Anwar Phillips
- Tyler Reed
- Marco Rivera
- Michael Robinson
- Bryan Scott
- Brandon Short
- Tony Stewart
- Kenny Watson
- Alan Zemaitis
Other Famous Players
- Chris Bahr
- Matt Bahr
- Todd Blackledge
- Ki-Jana Carter
- Shane Conlan
- D.J. Dozier
- Curtis Enis
- Sam Gash
- Kim Herring
- O.J. McDuffie
- Matt Millen
- Dave Szott
- Blair Thomas
- Curt Warner
- Steve Wisniewski
- Michael Zordich
External Links
References
- Current Coaching Staff
- All-Time Win/Loss/Tie Record
- College Football Hall of Famers
- Pro Football Hall of Famers
- Current NFL Players
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