Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Monday, May 27, 2013
Sunday, May 5, 2013
I Want to be a Blackhawk!
What's really sad, is that she lost her job over that slip of the tongue.
That's kind of taking things to sexcess, if you ask me.
The Penguins have a commercial (it's actually an ad for UPMC) . . . you can't skate like they do, you can't hit like they do, and you can't shoot like they do . . . but you can be treated by the same doctors.
For the Blackhawks . . . you can't score like they do.
GO PENS!
Friday, May 3, 2013
So Long, Suhey!
The alumni have spoken. Both incumbents, Stephanie Deviney and Paul Suhey were ousted from the Board. All three of the candidates endorsed by PS4RS won. (Note to future hopefuls . . . get on the good side of PS4RS.)
Here are the results of the voting with around 33,000 votes cast:
1. Barbara L. Doran, '75, New York, NY ? 15,085
2. William F. Oldsey, '76, Basking Ridge, NJ ? 13,940
3. Edward "Ted" B. Brown, III, '68, State College, PA ? 11,403
4. Paul V. Suhey, '79, Boalsburg, PA ? 4,521
5. Ted J. Sebastianelli, '69, State College, PA ? 3,188
6. Robert C. Jubelirer, '59, '62 JD, Boalsburg, PA ? 3,030
7. David K. Mullaly, '69, '72g, Annapolis, MD ? 2,996
8. Kathleen A. Pavelko, '75, '79g, New Cumberland, PA ? 2,732
9. Vincent J. Tedesco, Jr., '64, State College, PA ? 2,250
10. John W. Diercks, '63, '67g, '75g, State College, PA ? 2,133
11. Stephanie Nolan Deviney, '97 JD, Exton, PA ? 2,026
12. Amy L. Williams, '80, Wayne, PA ? 1,987
13. O. Richard Bundy, III, '93, '96g, South Burlington, VT ? 1,976
14. Pratima Gatehouse, '96, '10g, Short Hills, NJ ? 1,869
15. Ben J. Novak, '65, '99g, Ave Maria, FL ? 1,863
16. Thomas A. Conley, '01, Washington, DC ? 1,788
17. William J. Cluck, '82, Harrisburg, PA ? 1,695
18. Mark S. Connolly, '84g, West Chester, PA ? 1,375
19. Eugene J. Bella, '63, Murrysville, PA -- 1,362
20. Ryan M. Bagwell, '02, Middleton, WI ? 1,360
21. Darlene R. Baker, '80, Warminster, PA ? 1,321
22. Doreen Ulichney Schivley, '78, State College, PA ? 1,184
23. J. Andrew Weidman, '78, Reading, PA ? 1,118
24. Scott T. Kimler, '83, Ladysmith, BC Canada ? 1,084
25. Gregory "Sandy" S. Sanderson, '00, Pittsburgh, PA ? 1,012
26. Christopher R. Owens, '06, Mechanicsburg, PA ? 1,003
27. Christopher J. Bartnik, '91, '96g, Chantilly, VA -- 995
28. Patrick J. Howley, '12, Baltimore, MD -- 980
29. Matthew A. Bird, '80, Gettysburg, PA -- 887
30. Charles R. Mazzitti, '80, Elizabethtown, PA -- 849
31. Rudolph K. Glocker, '91, '93g, Henderson, NV -- 771
32. John M. Mason, Jr., '70, '72, Auburn, AL -- 753
33. Robert J. Hooper, '79, Burlington, VT -- 752
34. Jeffrey N. Goldsmith, '82, Harrisburg, PA -- 675
35. Robert P. McKinnon, '90, Hastings on Hudson, NY -- 509
36. Robert J. Bowsher, '86, San Diego, CA -- 495
37. Robert N. Grimes, '80, Potomac, MD -- 460
38. Gregory A. Slachta, '66, Ridgeland, SC -- 444
39. Frederik O. Riefkohl, '87, Annapolis, MD -- 414
I am actually surprised Suhey managed to come in fourth, but at least the margin of victory was overwhelming. I am saddened that David Mullaly didn't win--and disappointed he didn't get more support.
But the message is pretty clear: the alumni are NOT happy with the way the current Board--or at least those that were present in November of 2011--handled the scandal and the after-math. The vast majority don't want to return to the status quo and "move on." We want the cowardly bastards that fired Paterno by phone without ever getting his side of the story first OUT. And if we have to do it 3 per year because the egomaniacs can't do the right thing and step down themselves, then so be it.
Mission accomplished this year.
Here are the results of the voting with around 33,000 votes cast:
1. Barbara L. Doran, '75, New York, NY ? 15,085
2. William F. Oldsey, '76, Basking Ridge, NJ ? 13,940
3. Edward "Ted" B. Brown, III, '68, State College, PA ? 11,403
4. Paul V. Suhey, '79, Boalsburg, PA ? 4,521
5. Ted J. Sebastianelli, '69, State College, PA ? 3,188
6. Robert C. Jubelirer, '59, '62 JD, Boalsburg, PA ? 3,030
7. David K. Mullaly, '69, '72g, Annapolis, MD ? 2,996
8. Kathleen A. Pavelko, '75, '79g, New Cumberland, PA ? 2,732
9. Vincent J. Tedesco, Jr., '64, State College, PA ? 2,250
10. John W. Diercks, '63, '67g, '75g, State College, PA ? 2,133
11. Stephanie Nolan Deviney, '97 JD, Exton, PA ? 2,026
12. Amy L. Williams, '80, Wayne, PA ? 1,987
13. O. Richard Bundy, III, '93, '96g, South Burlington, VT ? 1,976
14. Pratima Gatehouse, '96, '10g, Short Hills, NJ ? 1,869
15. Ben J. Novak, '65, '99g, Ave Maria, FL ? 1,863
16. Thomas A. Conley, '01, Washington, DC ? 1,788
17. William J. Cluck, '82, Harrisburg, PA ? 1,695
18. Mark S. Connolly, '84g, West Chester, PA ? 1,375
19. Eugene J. Bella, '63, Murrysville, PA -- 1,362
20. Ryan M. Bagwell, '02, Middleton, WI ? 1,360
21. Darlene R. Baker, '80, Warminster, PA ? 1,321
22. Doreen Ulichney Schivley, '78, State College, PA ? 1,184
23. J. Andrew Weidman, '78, Reading, PA ? 1,118
24. Scott T. Kimler, '83, Ladysmith, BC Canada ? 1,084
25. Gregory "Sandy" S. Sanderson, '00, Pittsburgh, PA ? 1,012
26. Christopher R. Owens, '06, Mechanicsburg, PA ? 1,003
27. Christopher J. Bartnik, '91, '96g, Chantilly, VA -- 995
28. Patrick J. Howley, '12, Baltimore, MD -- 980
29. Matthew A. Bird, '80, Gettysburg, PA -- 887
30. Charles R. Mazzitti, '80, Elizabethtown, PA -- 849
31. Rudolph K. Glocker, '91, '93g, Henderson, NV -- 771
32. John M. Mason, Jr., '70, '72, Auburn, AL -- 753
33. Robert J. Hooper, '79, Burlington, VT -- 752
34. Jeffrey N. Goldsmith, '82, Harrisburg, PA -- 675
35. Robert P. McKinnon, '90, Hastings on Hudson, NY -- 509
36. Robert J. Bowsher, '86, San Diego, CA -- 495
37. Robert N. Grimes, '80, Potomac, MD -- 460
38. Gregory A. Slachta, '66, Ridgeland, SC -- 444
39. Frederik O. Riefkohl, '87, Annapolis, MD -- 414
I am actually surprised Suhey managed to come in fourth, but at least the margin of victory was overwhelming. I am saddened that David Mullaly didn't win--and disappointed he didn't get more support.
But the message is pretty clear: the alumni are NOT happy with the way the current Board--or at least those that were present in November of 2011--handled the scandal and the after-math. The vast majority don't want to return to the status quo and "move on." We want the cowardly bastards that fired Paterno by phone without ever getting his side of the story first OUT. And if we have to do it 3 per year because the egomaniacs can't do the right thing and step down themselves, then so be it.
Mission accomplished this year.
Saturday, April 27, 2013
The Bench, the Board, and the NFL Draft
Steven Bench has decided to continue his football career someplace other than Penn State.
So instead of working harder to move up the chart, you transfer somewhere else so you don't have to work? I'm sorry if that sounds like sour grapes, but if it sounds like a duck and looks like a duck . . . You can call it whatever you want. There is no I in team, but there is a U in suck. This is where I'm supposed to wish him luck and feel bad because of his tough decision. Whatever.
On the other hand, it also assuredly means that Hackenberg will not red-shirt this fall. With the scholarship limits, I'm not sure PSU can afford to red-shirt anybody. And Bench's departure opens up another scholarship for someone that actually wants to earn a spot on the team.
In the BOT election, a total of 26,861 alumni have voted as of this past Wednesday. That means a total of 4,931 people voted in the previous 7 days, a considerable drop off from the first two weeks. And unless something remarkable happens in this last week or so of voting, the total participation will be markedly down from last year's 37,579.
I'm not sure what that means. Have the alumni lost interest? Have they given up hope for change? Are they waiting until the last minute to cast their vote? Who knows?
And in the NFL draft to date, three Nittany Lions have been picked:
Jordan Hill was the 25th pick in the third round (87 overall) by the Seahawks.
Gerald Hodges was the 25th pick in the fourth round (120 overall) by the Vikings.
The Vikings also took Michael Mauti with the 7th pick in the 7th round (213 overall.)
Congratulations Jordan, Gerald and Mike!
"I mean, it's been a hard decision," Bench said Wednesday. "I was sold on Penn State since the day I got an offer, since the day they called, really. I just wish it would've worked out. I still love this place and I wish it didn't come to this, but I have to make the best choice for me. And I think the best thing for me to be successful is to not play at Penn State and to play elsewhere."
Bench said he left his meeting with O'Brien under the impression he was behind Ferguson on the depth chart.
"It's out of my control, but I wasn't happy with it," Bench said. "I'm a competitor, so I'm not going to agree with that decision. But, at the same time, it's his decision and it's out of my control. I feel that it kind of left me no choice. I don't want to back anyone up. I want to play. I came here to play football."
On the other hand, it also assuredly means that Hackenberg will not red-shirt this fall. With the scholarship limits, I'm not sure PSU can afford to red-shirt anybody. And Bench's departure opens up another scholarship for someone that actually wants to earn a spot on the team.
In the BOT election, a total of 26,861 alumni have voted as of this past Wednesday. That means a total of 4,931 people voted in the previous 7 days, a considerable drop off from the first two weeks. And unless something remarkable happens in this last week or so of voting, the total participation will be markedly down from last year's 37,579.
I'm not sure what that means. Have the alumni lost interest? Have they given up hope for change? Are they waiting until the last minute to cast their vote? Who knows?
And in the NFL draft to date, three Nittany Lions have been picked:
Jordan Hill was the 25th pick in the third round (87 overall) by the Seahawks.
Gerald Hodges was the 25th pick in the fourth round (120 overall) by the Vikings.
The Vikings also took Michael Mauti with the 7th pick in the 7th round (213 overall.)
Congratulations Jordan, Gerald and Mike!
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Something old, new, borrowed and Blue
Something old, new, borrowed and blue--the Spring tradition of the Blue White football game may be old, but Coach O'Brien spiced it up with some personal commentary and play calling in the second half, and Michael Mauti was borrowed, so to speak, to help announce on the air waves, while Blue (the defense) rolled to a 67-47 win over the White (the offense) before an estimated crowd of 28,000 fans who braved the cold and wintry mix of sun and precipitation. This is the second year under O'Brien that Blue has won.
I won't belabor you with analysis of the "game" since the scrimmage is a far cry from the real thing, but I will pass on some first impressions I had from actually being at the game (i.e. not watching it on TV and having the ability to pause and replay.)
I think our running game will be pretty good. Yards right up the middle were tough, and that may be more to the credit of the defensive line than a problem with the running game. But I watched a couple of guys with some speed to the edge and some nifty moves. Akeel Lynch ran for 83 yards and a touchdown and appears to be the "real deal." I was particularly impressed with Deron Thompson (who added another 97 yards rushing.)
As for QBs, Bench came out throwing and looked pretty good in his opening drive. However, he had less success as the game went on. Conversely, Fergusen didn't look particularly good in the early going, but had some nice throws and got into more of a rhythm as the scrimmage progressed. None of the other QBs really left any impression on me.
O'Brien came out in the second half and tried to thaw the crowd out. He got the WE ARE . . . PENN STATE chant going and suggested they start the wave. We complied. He also piped his mic over the PA System for a series so we could hear the play calls. I REALLY like this guy.
Zwinak left early with a hand injury, and Allan Robinson wasn't a major factor as a receiver, but he had a really nice reverse for twenty some yards where he actually doubled back (essentially a double reverse that wasn't drawn up as such.)
All of the players who ran, caught or threw for a score today were freshmen or sophomores. Depth may be an issue in the linebacker area, but I thought the D-line did a pretty decent job, and I thought the secondary held their own.
There were no punts in the game, but an extra point and a mid-range (37-yard?) field goal were missed. Concerned about the kicking game even though Ficken seemed to turn things around the latter part of last season.
Five Nittany Lions were recognized for their efforts during halftime of the game. Rising sophomore cornerback Jordan Lucas and junior defensive end C.J. Olaniyan were presented the Jim O'Hora Award. The defensive award is named in honor of Jim O'Hora, a long-time Penn State assistant coach who was a member of the coaching staff for 31 years.
Senior center Ty Howle earned the Red Worrell Award, presented to the offensive player whose spring contribution is most worthy of special tribute. The Nittany Lion coaching staff singled out Lucas, Olaniyan and Howle as the defensive and offensive players, respectively, who have best demonstrated exemplary conduct, loyalty, interest, attitude and improvement during spring practice.
Junior guard Miles Dieffenbach and junior linebacker Mike Hull were recognized as co-recipients of the Frank Patrick Total Commitment Memorial Award. This award goes to junior class squad members who consistently follow through with their responsibilities in all facets of the football program and do so in exemplary manner. This includes academic pursuits, off-season preparation, in-season commitment, demeanor and community service.
Full descriptions of the awards and some past winners can seen at the Penn State web site.
I won't belabor you with analysis of the "game" since the scrimmage is a far cry from the real thing, but I will pass on some first impressions I had from actually being at the game (i.e. not watching it on TV and having the ability to pause and replay.)
I think our running game will be pretty good. Yards right up the middle were tough, and that may be more to the credit of the defensive line than a problem with the running game. But I watched a couple of guys with some speed to the edge and some nifty moves. Akeel Lynch ran for 83 yards and a touchdown and appears to be the "real deal." I was particularly impressed with Deron Thompson (who added another 97 yards rushing.)
As for QBs, Bench came out throwing and looked pretty good in his opening drive. However, he had less success as the game went on. Conversely, Fergusen didn't look particularly good in the early going, but had some nice throws and got into more of a rhythm as the scrimmage progressed. None of the other QBs really left any impression on me.
O'Brien came out in the second half and tried to thaw the crowd out. He got the WE ARE . . . PENN STATE chant going and suggested they start the wave. We complied. He also piped his mic over the PA System for a series so we could hear the play calls. I REALLY like this guy.
Zwinak left early with a hand injury, and Allan Robinson wasn't a major factor as a receiver, but he had a really nice reverse for twenty some yards where he actually doubled back (essentially a double reverse that wasn't drawn up as such.)
All of the players who ran, caught or threw for a score today were freshmen or sophomores. Depth may be an issue in the linebacker area, but I thought the D-line did a pretty decent job, and I thought the secondary held their own.
There were no punts in the game, but an extra point and a mid-range (37-yard?) field goal were missed. Concerned about the kicking game even though Ficken seemed to turn things around the latter part of last season.
Five Nittany Lions were recognized for their efforts during halftime of the game. Rising sophomore cornerback Jordan Lucas and junior defensive end C.J. Olaniyan were presented the Jim O'Hora Award. The defensive award is named in honor of Jim O'Hora, a long-time Penn State assistant coach who was a member of the coaching staff for 31 years.
Senior center Ty Howle earned the Red Worrell Award, presented to the offensive player whose spring contribution is most worthy of special tribute. The Nittany Lion coaching staff singled out Lucas, Olaniyan and Howle as the defensive and offensive players, respectively, who have best demonstrated exemplary conduct, loyalty, interest, attitude and improvement during spring practice.
Junior guard Miles Dieffenbach and junior linebacker Mike Hull were recognized as co-recipients of the Frank Patrick Total Commitment Memorial Award. This award goes to junior class squad members who consistently follow through with their responsibilities in all facets of the football program and do so in exemplary manner. This includes academic pursuits, off-season preparation, in-season commitment, demeanor and community service.
Full descriptions of the awards and some past winners can seen at the Penn State web site.
133 more days to go until the opener.
What were your thoughts on the Blue White Game scrimmage???
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