2007 Penn State Nittany Lions football team

American college football season August 2012 February 2026 2007 Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State text logo.svg 250 Big Ten Conference Big Ten 25 9–4 4–4 Joe Paterno 42nd Galen Hall 4th Tom Bradley 8th Pro-style 4–3 Beaver Stadium Alamo Bowl champion Alamo Bowl W 24–17 vs. Texas A&M The 2007 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented the Pennsylvania State University in the 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by Joe Paterno and played its home games in Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. Preseason Shortly after the end of the 2006 season, junior linebacker and 2006 Bednarik Award finalist Dan Connor announced he would remain at Penn State for his senior year.All-American Connor Returning To Penn State For Senior Season http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/011207aaa.html https://web.archive.org/web/20080113081826/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/011207aaa.html dead January 13, 2008 Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics January 12, 2007 January 12, 2007 Redshirt junior offensive lineman Elijah Robinson was forced to give up football after being diagnosed with a tight spinal canal, a condition that could lead to paralysis if Robinson ever sustained a head impact that pinches the spinal cord.Spinal Condition Ends Guard Robinson's Career http://pennstate.scout.com/2/642821.html Fight On State May 9, 2007 July 10, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070513124825/http://pennstate.scout.com/2/642821.html May 13, 2007 dead mdy-all Redshirt junior safety Spencer Ridenhour chose to transfer from Penn State, after being unable to win a starting position with returning safety Anthony Scirrotto and converted cornerback Tony Davis ahead of him on the depth charts.End of the Ride http://pennstate.scout.com/2/657396.html Fight On State July 9, 2007 July 10, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070713185822/http://pennstate.scout.com/2/657396.html July 13, 2007 dead mdy-all Seniors Dan Connor, Terrell Golden, and Anthony Morelli were elected tri-captains by their teammates prior to the season.Trio of Nittany Lions to Serve as Captains for 2007 Season http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082007aai.html Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics August 20, 2007 August 20, 2007 January 13, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080113081841/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082007aai.html dead Penn State was ranked #17 in the AP and #18 in the Coaches college football preseason polls. Recruiting class The Nittany Lions received 21 letters of intent on National Signing Day, February 7, 2007. yes no Drew Astorino DB Edinboro, Pennsylvania General McLane HS 5 11 175 4.44 January 31, 2007 3 2 40 Quinn Barham OG Durham, North Carolina Hillside HS 6 4 265 5.20 August 11, 2006 3 2 74 Ryan Breen P Clarkston, Michigan Clarkston HS 6 2 205 4.75 June 24, 2006 2 2 76 Chris Colasanti LB Bloomfield, Michigan Brother Rice HS 6 2 235 4.60 April 26, 2006 4 4 78 Andrew Dailey LB Massillon, Ohio Washington HS 6 3 215 4.60 June 28, 2006 4 4 79 Jon Ditto TE Monroeville, Pennsylvania Gateway SHS 6 4 221 4.60 June 8, 2006 4 3 79 Stephfon Green CB Bronx, New York John F. Kennedy HS 5 11 185 4.30 July 17, 2006 3 2 40 Kevion Latham DE Greensboro, North Carolina Page HS 6 3 240 4.60 July 12, 2006 3 3 77 Josh Marks OT Catawissa, Pennsylvania Southern Columbia Area HS 6 4 285 5.30 May 19, 2006 4 3 79 Nerraw McCormack OT Bronx, New York John F Kennedy HS 6 5 290 5.15 January 4, 2007 3 3 NA Derek Moye WR Rochester, Pennsylvania Rochester Area HS 6 5 178 4.65 January 25, 2007 4 3 40 Chimaeze Okoli DT Virginia Beach, Virginia Salem HS 6 5 275 5.00 February 2, 2007 3 3 40 Ako Poti OT San Francisco, California CC of San Francisco 6 5 300 NA December 15, 2006 3 3 NA Chaz Powell CB Glen Rock, Pennsylvania Susquehannock HS 6 2 185 4.44 June 24, 2006 4 4 74 Devon Still DT Wilmington, Delaware Howard HS of Technology 6 5 250 4.90 January 24, 2007 4 4 79 Nathan Stupar LB State College, Pennsylvania State College Area HS 6 2 220 4.61 May 24, 2006 4 4 79 Joe Suhey S Wilmette, Illinois Loyola Academy 6 2 190 4.60 December 12, 2006 2 2 40 Nick Sukay S Greensburg, Pennsylvania Greensburg Central Catholic HS 6 3 205 4.49 June 26, 2006 4 4 79 Andrew Szczerba TE Wilmington, Delaware Salesianum School 6 6 250 4.90 August 13, 2006 4 3 40 J.B. Walton OG New Berlin, New York Milford Academy 6 3 275 4.90 January 17, 2006 4 4 86 Stefen Wisniewski OG Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Central Catholic HS 6 3.5 275 5.10 December 2, 2006 4 4 79 yes 2007 Penn State Commit List for 2007 Scout.com Football Recruiting: Penn State RecruitTracker 2007: Penn State bwi 157 213 18 23 February 7, 2007 yes Spring practice thumb|right|300px|Blue-White game with the VT block in the background The public got their first look at the 2007 squad during the annual Blue-White Game at Beaver Stadium on April 21, a 70-degree sun-splashed day. A record crowd of 71,000 turned out for the scrimmage, the third highest in the nation for a spring football game, and surpassing the previous record of 62,000 set in 1996.Blue-White Game Record Crowd One of Only Three Above 55,000 For Spring Football Contest http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/043007aaa.html Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics April 30, 2007 May 1, 2007 January 13, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080113081831/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/043007aaa.html dead Thousands of fans in the huge crowd wore maroon and orange shirts, in tribute to the victims of the previous week's events at Virginia Tech, including a section of 800 fans that formed a large "VT" block. The White team defeated the Blue team 30–6, led by junior quarterback Paul Cianciolo who ran for one touchdown and passed for two more, finishing 8-of-9 for 126 yards passing, and sophomore receiver Chris Bell who led all receivers with 116 yards receiving and two touchdowns, including a 74-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Daryll Clark.Record Crowd Of 71,000 Turns Out For Penn State Blue-White Game http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/042107aab.html Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics April 23, 2007 April 21, 2007 January 12, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080112132000/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/042107aab.html dead Criminal charges On April 27, 2007, State College police announced that six members of the squad were charged with a range of criminal charges related to an altercation that occurred in an apartment in downtown State College earlier that month. The charges include burglary, criminal trespass, simple assault, and harassment, and players charged include junior safety Anthony Scirrotto, who led the Big Ten in 2006 with six interceptions and was named 2006 first-team All-Big Ten, and junior cornerback Justin King, named second-team All-Big Ten in 2006.Six Nittany Lions Face Felony Charges http://www.centredaily.com/116/story/80920.html April 27, 2007 April 27, 2007 Centre Daily Times State College https://web.archive.org/web/20070429091643/http://www.centredaily.com/116/story/80920.html April 29, 2007 Charges against King were withdrawn before the preliminary hearing on May 4, 2007. After the hearing, charges against Jerome Hayes, Tyrell Sales and Lydell Sargeant were dismissed, citing weak evidence. However, Scirrotto and Chris Baker still face a possible trial in county court.Scirrotto, Baker Face Possible Trial; Charges Against 3 Players Thrown Out, Charges Withdrawn Against King Pete Bosak http://www.centredaily.com/116/story/87584.html Centre Daily Times State College May 4, 2007 May 4, 2007 October 2010 H3llBot Coach Paterno announced that, because of the incident, the entire football team will clean Beaver Stadium on Sundays after home games, a task usually handled by members of Penn State's club sports teams.Taking out the trash https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/news?slug=dw-paterno052207&prov=yhoo&type=lgns&expire=1 May 22, 2007 June 7, 2007 Yahoo! Sports Dan Wetzel https://web.archive.org/web/20070604131415/http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/news?slug=dw-paterno052207&prov=yhoo&type=lgns&expire=1 June 4, 2007 live The team began serving this punishment following their 59–0 victory over Florida International. The players arrived at the stadium just prior to 8:00 a.m. and cleaned eight sections of the stadium. They were joined by members of various sports clubs and teams. The football team and other organizations worked together to clean the entire stadium.Nittany Lions: Stadium Heroes to Stadium Sweepers Ron Musselman http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07246/814299-143.stm Pittsburgh Post-Gazette September 3, 2007 September 3, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070929170945/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07246/814299-143.stm September 29, 2007 dead Penn State's Office of Judicial Affairs expelled Scirrotto, Baker, Sargeant and Hayes for the second summer semester, but all four players were allowed to return to campus on August 6 for preseason workouts. Sargeant and his family requested formal Judicial Affairs hearings to appeal the decision.Players Accept Sanctions Pete Bosak http://www.centredaily.com/sports/colleges/penn_state/story/130352.html Centre Daily Times State College June 20, 2007 June 22, 2007 October 2010 H3llBot Charges of burglary, simple assault and criminal solicitation against Scirrotto were subsequently dismissed by Centre County Presiding Judge, Charles C. Brown, Jr., but a felony charge of criminal trespass and a summary offense of harassment are still pending.Scirrotto Down to Just Two Charges http://www.altoonamirror.com/PennState/PSarticles.asp?articleID=14478 https://web.archive.org/web/20070927110033/http://www.altoonamirror.com/PennState/PSarticles.asp?articleID=14478 dead September 27, 2007 Altoona Mirror August 20, 2007 August 21, 2007 Trials for Scirrotto and Baker are scheduled for December.Trials for Penn State Football Players Postponed Ron Musselman http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07263/819245-100.stm https://web.archive.org/web/20080108041014/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07263/819245-100.stm dead January 8, 2008 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette September 20, 2007 September 21, 2007 Preseason awards Jeremy Boone Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars Awardhttp://live.psu.edu/story/24981 Eight Nittany Lions selected Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars Penn State Live July 23, 2007 August 21, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20110525145200/http://live.psu.edu/story/24981 May 25, 2011 dead mdy-all Deon Butler Second-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-Big Tenhttp://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/052307aaa.html Connor Named To Athlon Pre-Season All-America Team Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics May 23, 2007 May 27, 2007 January 13, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080113081836/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/052307aaa.html dead Second-team Sporting News pre-season All-Big Tenhttp://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/062607aaa.html Six Nittany Lions Named To The Sporting News' All-Big Ten Team Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics June 26, 2007 June 27, 2007 January 13, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080113060414/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/062607aaa.html dead Second-team College Football News pre-season All-Big Ten Gerald Cadogan Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars Award Dan Connor First-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-American First-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-Big Ten Second-team Sporting News pre-season All-American First-team Sporting News pre-season All-Big Ten Second-team CBS Sports pre-season All-AmericanCBS Sports.com 2007 Preseason All-America Team http://www.sportsline.com/collegefootball/story/10274805 https://archive.today/20120912172719/http://www.sportsline.com/collegefootball/story/10274805 dead September 12, 2012 CBS Sports November 18, 2008 College Football News pre-season Defensive Player of the Yearhttp://cfn.scout.com/2/658431.html 2007 Big 10 Preview CFN All-Big 10 Team College Football News July 16, 2007 November 18, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080620063553/http://cfn.scout.com/2/658431.html June 20, 2008 dead mdy-all First-team College Football News pre-season All-Big Ten Devin Fentress Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars Award Kevin Kelly Third-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-Big Ten Justin King Second-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-Big Ten Second-team Sporting News pre-season All-Big Ten First-team College Football News pre-season All-Big Ten Sean Lee Third-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-Big Ten Second-team Sporting News pre-season All-Big Ten Second-team College Football News pre-season All-Big Ten Anthony Morelli Second-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-Big Ten Rich Ohrnberger Second-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-Big Ten Andrew Quarless Second-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-Big Ten Anthony Scirrotto First-team Sporting News pre-season All-Big Ten Second-team College Football News pre-season All-Big Ten A.J. Wallace Third-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-Big Ten Derrick Williams Second-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-Big Ten Second-team Sporting News pre-season All-Big Ten Second-team College Football News pre-season All-Americanhttp://cfn.scout.com/2/665145.html 2007 CFN All-Americans Returners College Football News August 7, 2007 November 18, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080517054913/http://cfn.scout.com/2/665145.html May 17, 2008 dead mdy-all First-team College Football News pre-season All-Big Ten Schedule 2007 AP Eastern September 1 12:00 p.m. w y 17 Florida International Beaver Stadium University Park, PA BTN 59–0 107,678 September 8 6:00 p.m. w y 14 Notre Dame Beaver Stadium University Park, PA rivalry ESPN 31–10 110,078 September 15 12:00 p.m. w y 12 Buffalo Beaver Stadium University Park, PA BTN 45–24 107,506 September 22 3:30 p.m. l y 10 Michigan Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI rivalry ABC 9–14 111,310 September 29 12:00 p.m. l y 21 Illinois Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL BTN 20–27 57,078 October 6 3:30 p.m. w Iowa Beaver Stadium University Park, PA ABC 27–7 108,951 October 13 3:30 p.m. w y Wisconsin 19 Beaver Stadium University Park, PA ABC 38–7 109,574 October 20 12:00 p.m. w y Indiana Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN ESPN 36–31 41,251 October 27 8:00 p.m. l 24 Ohio State 1 Beaver Stadium University Park, PA rivalry, College GameDay ABC 17–37 110,134 November 3 12:00 p.m. w Purdue Beaver Stadium University Park, PA ESPN 26–19 108,318 November 10 12:00 p.m. w y y Temple Lincoln Financial Field Philadelphia, PA ESPNU 31–0 69,029 November 17 3:30 p.m. l y Michigan State Spartan Stadium East Lansing, MI rivalry ABC 31–35 72,251 December 29 8:00 p.m. w y y Texas A&M Alamodome San Antonio, TX Alamo Bowl ESPN 24–17 66,166 Personnel Roster 2007 Penn State Nittany Lions y Derrick Williams 2 WR JR y Derrick Williams (American football) Deon Butler 3 WR JR y y Terrell Golden 4 WR SR y C Graham Zug 5 WR FR y y Derek Moye 6 WR FR y Pat Devlin 7 QB FR y y Pat Devlin (American football) James McDonald 8 WR SO y Kevin Cousins 9 WR SO y Andrew Quarless 10 TE SO y Kevin Suhey 13 QB SO y Anthony Morelli 14 QB SR y C Paul Cianciolo 15 QB JR y Francis Claude 16 TE SO y Daryll Clark 17 QB JR y Patrick Mauti 18 WR SO y Chris Bell 19 WR SO Rodney Kinlaw 20 RB SR y y Tyler Ahrenhold 22 WR FR Evan Royster 22 RB FR y y Jordan Norwood 24 WR JR y Stephfon Green 25 RB FR y Brent Carter 32 RB FR y Austin Scott 33 RB SR Matt Hahn 34 RB SR Jesse Alfreno 35 WR FR y Joe Suhey 37 RB FR Dan Lawlor 38 FB JR y Nick Pinchek 39 RB SR Larry Federoff 44 FB SO y Mike Lucian 50 G JR y Austin Hinton 56 T JR y A.Q. Shipley 57 C JR y Patick Weber 60 C SR y Stefen Wisniewski 61 OL FR y Ross Muir 62 G JR y Joe Toriello 63 T JR y Rich Ohrnberger 64 G JR y J.B. Walton 65 G FR Josh Marks 66 OL FR Quinn Barham 67 OL FR Doug Klopacz 68 C FR y Kyle Stout 72 T FR y Dennis Landolt 73 T SO y y Johnnie Troutman 74 T FR y Nerraw McCormack 75 T JR Gerald Cadogan 76 T JR y y Lou Eliades 77 G FR y John Shaw 78 T SR Ako Poti 79 T JR Andrew Szczerba 80 TE FR y Brennan Coakley 81 TE SO y Mickey Shuler 82 TE SO y Mickey Shuler Jr. Brett Brackett 83 WR FR y Ben Woodward 84 WR FR y Mark Wedderburn 86 WR FR Greg Miskinis 87 TE JR y Jon Ditto 88 TE FR Jordan Lyons 89 TE JR y Justin King 1 CB JR y Justin King (American football) Jerome Hayes 5 LB SO y Willie Harriott 6 CB SO y Anthony Scirrotto 7 S JR y Mark Rubin 9 S JR y y Mark Rubin (American football) Lydell Sargeant 10 CB JR y Tony Davis 11 S JR y y Tony Davis (cornerback) A.J. Wallace 12 CB SO y A. J. Wallace (American football) Andrew Dailey 13 LB FR Bani Gbadyu 15 LB FR y Shelton McCullough 16 DB FR y Navorro Bowman 18 LB FR y y Devin Fentress 20 CB SO y Knowledge Timmons 21 CB SO y Brendan Perretta 25 CB SR Nick Sukay 26 S FR Chaz Powell 27 DB FR Drew Astorina 28 DB FR Cedric Jeffries 29 S FR y Josh Matzkin 30 LB FR y Nathan Stupar 34 LB FR y Dan Connor 40 LB SR y C Dan Connor (American football) Jason Ganter 42 S SR Josh Hull 43 LB SO y y Josh Hull (American football) Kevion Latham 44 DL FR Sean Lee 45 LB SO y Tyrell Sales 46 LB JR y y Josh Gaines 47 DE JR y y Maurice Evans 48 DE SO y Maurice Evans (American football) Shaine Thompson 51 LB FR Dontey Brown 52 LB JR y Chris Colasanti 53 LB FR Jed Hill 54 DT JR y Tom McEowen 55 DT FR y Eric Latimore 56 DE FR Chris Mauriello 57 LB SR Aaron Maybin 59 DE FR y y Devon Still 71 DL FR y Ollie Ogbu 85 DT FR y y Chris Rogers 87 DE JR y Phillip Taylor 90 DT SO Jared Odrick 91 DT SO y Chris Baker 93 DT SO y Tom Golarz 94 DE SO y Abe Koroma 97 DT FR y Chimaeze Okoli 99 DT FR Kevin Kelly 23 K JR y Kevin Kelly (placekicker) Collin Wagner 36 K FR y Jeremy Boone 41 P SO y y Ryan Breen 49 P FR Joe Hughes 96 K JR y http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/psu-m-footbl-mtt.html August 24, 2007 Joe Paterno Coaching staff Joe Paterno – Head Coach Dick Anderson – Offensive Line (Guards and Centers) Tom Bradley – Defensive Coordinator and Cornerbacks Galen Hall – Offensive Coordinator and Running Backs Larry Johnson, Sr. – Defensive Line Bill Kenney – Offensive Tackles and Tight Ends Mike McQueary – Wide Receivers and Recruiting Coordinator Brian Norwood – Safeties Jay Paterno – Quarterbacks Ron Vanderlinden – Linebackers John Thomas – Strength and Conditioning Coaching changes Safeties coach Brian Norwood left the staff at the conclusion of the regular season to accept the defensive coordinator position at Baylor. Former Coordinator of Player Personnel Kermit Buggs was named his replacement and assumed coaching duties prior to the Nittany Lions' postseason appearance in the Alamo Bowl.http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121007aaa.html Buggs Named Nittany Lions' Safeties Coach December 10, 2007 December 10, 2007 Penn State Department of Incollegiate Athletics https://web.archive.org/web/20071212184428/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121007aaa.html December 12, 2007 dead Game summaries September 1: Florida International FIU 0 0 0 0 0 Penn State 14 10 28 7 thumb|left|200px|Penn State fullback Dan Lawlor hurdles a defender to score a touchdown in the 2007 season opener.The Nittany Lions shut out the Golden Panthers in their first-ever meeting. Quarterback Anthony Morelli was 23 of 38 for 295 yards, with touchdown passes to Terrell Golden, Mickey Shuler, Jr., and Matt Hahn. The running backs scored five touchdowns, including two by Austin Scott. Led by linebackers Dan Connor and Sean Lee, the defensive unit forced five turnovers and held FIU to −3 yards rushing.Morelli's Career Day Paces Nittany Lions to 59–0 Win Over FIU http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/090107aaa.html Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics September 1, 2007 September 2, 2007 January 12, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080112131949/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/090107aaa.html dead Lee was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week for his performance. September 8: Notre Dame Notre Dame 7 0 3 0 10 Penn State 7 7 10 7 31 left|thumb|300px|The first stadium-wide White-Out for the Notre Dame gameIn front of a crowd of 110,078 spectators, the second-largest ever at Beaver Stadium, the Nittany Lions overpowered an inexperienced Fighting Irish team in a 31–10 win. Derrick Williams returned a punt 78 yards for a touchdown to start Penn State's scoring, after the Irish took a 7–0 lead on an interception return for a touchdown. Austin Scott rushed for 116 yards and two touchdowns on 28 carries. Anthony Morelli finished 12 of 21 for 131 yards, including a 51-yard strike to Chris Bell and a 10-yard touchdown to Jordan Norwood. Led by Dan Connor, the defense sacked the Irish's highly touted freshman quarterback Jimmy Clausen six times for −50 yards. The defensive unit held the Irish to zero rushing yards and just 144 yards total. The Irish committed 14 penalties for 97 yards, partly due to the loud, mostly white-clad crowd.Nittany Lions Thump Irish, 31–10 http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/090807aaa.html Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics September 8, 2007 September 9, 2007 January 12, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080112121020/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/090807aaa.html dead Recording 12 tackles, Connor was selected Big Ten Defensive Player of the WeekIowa's Iwebema, Minnesota's Weber, PSU's Connor and Purdue's Painter Named Big Ten Football Players of the Week http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091007aaa.html Big Ten Conference September 10, 2007 September 10, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20080112111004/http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091007aaa.html January 12, 2008 dead mdy-all as well as Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week.Connor Selected Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090907aac.html Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics 2007-09-09 2007-09-09 January 12, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080112132015/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090907aac.html dead Derrick Williams' punt return for a touchdown was selected the week's Pontiac Game Changing Performance in a landslide vote.Williams Earns Second Career Pontiac Game Changing Performance in a Landslide http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091307aac.html Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics September 13, 2007 September 14, 2007 January 12, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080112121035/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091307aac.html dead 2007 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team September 15: Buffalo Buffalo 3 0 0 21 24 Penn State 0 17 14 14 45 Backup tailback Rodney Kinlaw had his first 100-yard game, tallying a career-high 129 yards on 23 carries and a touchdown after replacing starter Austin Scott, who fumbled on each of Penn State's first two drives. Scott's first fumble at the Penn State 8-yard line allowed the Bulls to take the lead, 3–0. After a slow start, quarterback Anthony Morelli finished 20 of 27 for 202 yards and a career-high four touchdowns, including two to tight end Andrew Quarless, who was playing in his first game this season after being suspended for an underage drinking citation. Jordan Norwood's acrobatic 5-yard touchdown catch was highlighted as the Top Play for September 15, 2007 on ESPN's SportsCenter. On defense, Dan Connor and Sean Lee each recorded 12 tackles. Safety Anthony Scirrotto also recorded an interception and recovered a fumble forced by Tony Davis.Nittany Lions Take the Bulls by the Horns, 45–24 http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/091507aaa.html Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics September 15, 2007 September 16, 2007 January 12, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080112131955/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/091507aaa.html dead 2007 Buffalo Bulls football team September 22: @ Michigan Penn State 0 3 3 3 9 Michigan 7 0 0 7 14 The Wolverines defeated the Nittany Lions 14–9, their first loss of the season. Michigan's Mike Hart carried the ball a record 44 times for 153 yards, helping the Wolverines control the clock and executed 26 more plays than Penn State. The Nittany Lions defense permitted only three drives above 40 yards, forced two turnovers and limited Hart to 3.5 yards per carry, but the Wolverines were 10 of 18 on third down conversions. Sean Lee finished with 12 tackles, and cornerback Lydell Sargeant made a career-high 10 tackles including a tackle for loss and an interception. Anthony Morelli was 15 of 31 for 169 yards, with no touchdowns or interceptions, but lost a fumble early in the game on the Penn State 10-yard line. Michigan needed only two plays to convert the turnover into a touchdown.Nittany Lions Edged By Michigan, 14–9 http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092207aaa.html Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics September 22, 2007 December 11, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20080113060409/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092207aaa.html January 13, 2008 dead 2007 Michigan Wolverines football team September 29: @ Illinois Penn State 10 7 3 0 20 Illinois 14 7 3 3 27 The Nittany Lions fell 27–20 to the Fighting Illini in a turnover-filled game, Illinois's first win over a ranked opponent since 2001. The Illini would take a 7–3 lead on a 90-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, the first given up by Penn State since 1994. Quarterback Anthony Morelli was 21 of 38 for a career-high 298 yards but was intercepted three times inside the Illinois 30-yard line. Morelli also had a crucial fumble on a fourth down scramble after appearing to have gained enough yards for the first down. The offense started five drives in Illinois territory but could only score three points on those drives. The defense struggled early to defend the Illini's option running game, giving up 216 yards rushing. Linebacker Sean Lee recorded a career-high 17 tackles. Justin King and Tony Davis each intercepted the ball once, the second of the season for both players.Nittany Lions Fall at Illinois, 27–20 http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092907aaa.html Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics September 29, 2007 September 30, 2007 January 12, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080112121025/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092907aaa.html dead 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini football team October 6: Iowa Iowa 0 0 0 7 7 Penn State 0 13 7 7 27 Quarterback Anthony Morelli overcame first-half boos from the Beaver Stadium crowd to finish 18 of 31 for 233 yards and a touchdown in a 27–7 win over the Hawkeyes. Rodney Kinlaw, playing in place of suspended tailback Austin Scott, ran for a career-high 168 yards and two touchdowns. Redshirt freshman Evan Royster had 86 yards on 16 carries before leaving the game in the third quarter with an injury. Placekicker Kevin Kelly connected on 2 of 3 field goals, including a personal-best 53-yarder. Deon Butler led Nittany Lions receivers with 3 catches for 55 yards. Maurice Evans and Aaron Maybin each sacked Iowa's Jake Christensen twice, and the Hawkeyes were held scoreless until Trey Stross caught an 11-yard touchdown pass early in the fourth quarter.Penn State shuts down Iowa http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=286754 The Sporting News October 6, 2007 October 6, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071013210953/http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=286754 October 13, 2007 dead 2007 Iowa Hawkeyes football team October 13: Wisconsin Wisconsin 7 0 0 0 7 Penn State 10 14 7 7 38 Penn State capitalized on early turnovers by the Badgers, including a P.J. Hill fumble on the first play from scrimmage, to take control of the game early. Quarterback Anthony Morelli completed 16 of 28 passes for 216 yards and a touchdown for the Nittany Lions. Tailbacks Rodney Kinlaw and Evan Royster each scored touchdowns while rushing for 115 and 68, respectively. Wide receiver Deon Butler caught seven passes for 93 yards and a touchdown. Backup quarterback Daryll Clark, who saw playing time in mop-up duty, scored on a 1-yard run. The Penn State defense intercepted Badgers quarterback Tyler Donovan twice. Linebackers Sean Lee and Dan Connor each ended with 12 tackles.Nittany Lions hand No. 19 Badgers second straight loss http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=272860213 ESPN.com October 13, 2007 October 14, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071014072700/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=272860213 October 14, 2007 dead The Lions were only penalized once for 10 yards, continuing their streak as the Big Ten's least-penalized team.Notes from the Cuff http://www.imakenews.com/footballletter/e_article000929342.cfm?x=bbqnDST,b2VyWl7g Penn State Alumni Association October 15, 2007 October 15, 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080108055903/http://www.imakenews.com/footballletter/e_article000929342.cfm?x=bbqnDST%2Cb2VyWl7g January 8, 2008 Defensive end Jerome Hayes was lost for the season after tearing his ACL in the third quarter.Hayes To Miss Remainder of Season With Knee Injury http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101507aaa.html Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics October 15, 2007 October 15, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071017055757/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101507aaa.html October 17, 2007 dead 2007 Wisconsin Badgers football team October 20: @ Indiana Penn State 0 20 3 13 36 Indiana 7 7 3 14 31 The Penn State defense, despite giving up 386 total yards, forced four second-half Hoosiers turnovers, including two forced fumbles by defensive end Maurice Evans who scooped up one fumble and returned it 55 yards. Although the Hoosiers had the lead early on, the Nittany Lions took the lead in the final minute of the first half. Penn State held off an Indiana comeback in the fourth quarter, ensuring the continuation of their perfect record over the Hoosiers. The win also gave the Nittany Lions their first road win of the year. On offense, Anthony Morelli finished 22 of 32 for 195 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Jordan Norwood led all receivers with 8 receptions for 65 yards.Nittany Lions Hold On For Road Victory, 36–31 http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/102007aaa.html Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics October 20, 2007 October 20, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071023054421/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/102007aaa.html October 23, 2007 dead Evans was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week. In addition to his two forced fumbles, he also recorded 4.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks.Ohio State, Penn State and Purdue Collect Weekly Football Laurels http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102207aaa.html Big Ten Conference October 22, 2007 October 23, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071025001153/http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102207aaa.html October 25, 2007 dead mdy-all Defensive tackle Jared Odrick left the game with a broken ankle, and fullback Matt Hahn left with a torn ACL. Both are out for the season. October 27: Ohio State Ohio State 10 7 7 13 37 Penn State 7 0 3 7 17 ESPN's College GameDay aired from State College, the second time in three seasons the show originated from Happy Valley for the visit by the Buckeyes.ESPN's College GameDay To Originate from Penn State This Weekend http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102207aad.html Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics October 22, 2007 October 23, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071023105524/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102207aad.html October 23, 2007 dead After a close first quarter, Ohio State pulled away to win 37–17. First Ohio State scored a field goal, then Penn State scored a touchdown. Ohio State then scored another touchdown to end the quarter 10–7. After another Ohio State touchdown to put the Buckeyes up 17-7, Penn State linebacker Dan Connor intercepted a Todd Boeckman pass, Ohio State's only meaningful possession to not end in a score, to give the Nittany Lions a chance to close the gap before halftime. However, Penn State ended up punting, and the Buckeyes dominated the second half, allowing only a field goal and a late kickoff return touchdown. Ohio State never punted in the game. 2007 Ohio State Buckeyes football team November 3: Purdue Purdue 10 0 6 3 19 Penn State 3 10 0 13 26 In his final Beaver Stadium performance, linebacker Dan Connor made 11 tackles against the Boilermakers to give him 379 career stops and became Penn State's all-time tackler, passing Paul Posluszny (372). Senior Anthony Morelli was 22 of 35 for 210 yards and a touchdown, giving him 2,060 yards passing for the season. With 2,424 passing yards last season, Morelli became the first Nittany Lion quarterback with at least 2,000 passing yards in multiple seasons. Redshirt freshman tailback Evan Royster recorded his first career 100-yard rushing game, finishing with 126 yards on 21 carries and a touchdown. Derrick Williams also made a career-high 10 receptions for 95 yards and rushed for 12 yards and a touchdown, finishing with a career-high 151 all-purpose yards.Nittany Lions Boil Purdue, 26–19, On Senior Day http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/110307aaa.html Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics November 3, 2007 November 5, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071105190101/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/110307aaa.html November 5, 2007 dead Linebacker Sean Lee was named Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week. Lee finished with 12 tackles and two forced fumbles, including a game-changing play late in the first quarter. On third-and-goal from the one yard line, Lee stripped and recovered the football to halt a potential Purdue scoring drive.Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State and Illinois Earn Weekly Football Laurels http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110507aaa.html Big Ten Conference November 5, 2007 November 5, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071106090552/http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110507aaa.html November 6, 2007 dead mdy-all 2007 Purdue Boilermakers football team November 10: @ Temple Penn State 14 3 0 14 31 Temple 0 0 0 0 0 Senior tailback Rodney Kinlaw eclipsed the 1,000 yard mark as the Nittany Lions shut out the Owls for the second consecutive year. Kinlaw tied his career-high 168 yards and also caught a career-high five passes for 27 yards. Anthony Morelli was 22 of 33 for 260 yards with three touchdowns, two of them to Jordan Norwood. Derrick Williams had a game-high seven receptions for a career-high 104 yards, and teammate Deon Butler made five receptions for 43 yards and a touchdown. The Nittany Lions defense posted its fourth shut-out in 17 games, and its second road shutout in 17 games, dating back to the 12–0 win over Purdue in Ross–Ade Stadium in 2006. The defense was led by Dan Connor who tied his career-high of 18 tackles and Sean Lee who had 10 tackles and a fumble recovery.Penn State Blanks Temple, 31–0 http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/111007aaa.html Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics November 10, 2007 November 12, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071112123401/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/111007aaa.html%23 November 12, 2007 dead For the second time this season, Connor was selected the Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the WeekConnor Named Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111107aaa.html Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics November 11, 2007 November 12, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071113143433/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111107aaa.html November 13, 2007 dead as well as Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week.Illinois, Indiana, Penn State and Wisconsin Collect Weekly Football Awards http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111207aab.html Big Ten Conference November 12, 2007 November 12, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071114194850/http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111207aab.html November 14, 2007 dead mdy-all November 17: @ Michigan State Penn State 7 10 7 7 31 Michigan State 7 0 14 14 35 The Nittany Lions took a 24–7 lead in the third quarter on kicker Kevin Kelly's 5-yard touchdown run on a fake field goal. However, the Spartans outscored Penn State 28–7 the remainder of the game to take possession of the Land Grant Trophy. Penn State was awarded a 4th timeout in the final minute of the game. The Nittany Lions defense forced three turnovers and limited the Spartans to 145 rushing yards, but Spartans quarterback Brian Hoyer was 16 of 21 for 257 yards, with four touchdowns and two interceptions. The Spartans had eight pass plays of 20 yards or more, with seven coming in the second half. Anthony Morelli was 16 of 35 for 188 yards, with one touchdown and no interceptions. However, down 35–31 in the game's final minutes, Morelli threw four consecutive incompletions to end Penn State's last drive.Spartans Rally in Fourth Quarter to Edge Nittany Lions http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/111707aaa.html Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics November 17, 2007 May 28, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20071223020834/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/111707aaa.html December 23, 2007 dead 2007 Michigan State Spartans football team Land Grant Trophy December 29: 2007 Alamo Bowl – Texas A&M Penn State 0 17 7 0 24 Texas A&M 14 0 3 0 17 2007 Alamo Bowl Penn State rallied from a 14–0 first quarter deficit to win 24–17 on the strength of the running game provided by the offensive line and Rodney Kinlaw, Daryll Clark and Evan Royster. The defense came up with a key goal line stand in the fourth quarter stopping an option play on fourth and goal from inside the five yard line. The comeback from 14–0 has been compared to the 1981 Penn State vs Pittsburgh game where Penn State fell into an early 14–0 hole after one, but came back to win in a 48–14 blowout. In this game, Penn State went on a 24–3 run in the second and third quarters. 2007 Texas A&M Aggies football team Rankings 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings 15 17 14 12 10 21 NR NR 24 NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 18 15 12 10 19 NR NR 25 22 NR 25 22 NR NR NR 25 4 19 NR NR NR 22 NR NR 25 NR NR NR 7 NR 25 NR 23 NR NR NR NR Awards Watchlists Deon Butler Fred Biletnikoff Award watchlisthttp://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091107aab.html Butler and Williams Named to Biletnikoff Award Watch List Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics July 23, 2007 July 24, 2007 January 12, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080112132020/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091107aab.html dead Maxwell Award watchlisthttp://www.pac-10.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/072307aac.html 2007 Maxwell Award Watch List Pac-10 Conference September 11, 2007 September 12, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070930155630/http://www.pac-10.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/072307aac.html September 30, 2007 Dan Connor Lombardi Award watchlisthttp://www.rotarylombardiaward.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=95&Itemid=56 2007 Contenders Rotary Lombardi Award August 24, 2007 October 19, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071002153544/http://www.rotarylombardiaward.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=95&Itemid=56 October 2, 2007 and semifinalisthttp://live.psu.edu/story/26705?nw=1 https://archive.today/20121215121958/http://live.psu.edu/story/26705?nw=1 dead December 15, 2012 Connor a semifinalist for Lombardi Award Pennsylvania State University October 18, 2007 October 18, 2007 Chuck Bednarik Award watchlist,http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/062507aaa.html Connor Among Candidates for Bednarik Award & Lott Trophy Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics June 25, 2007 June 27, 2007 January 12, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080112132010/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/062507aaa.html dead semifinalist,http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110707aaa.html Connor Named a Bednarik Award Semifinalist Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics November 7, 2007 November 8, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071109114631/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110707aaa.html November 9, 2007 dead and finalisthttp://live.psu.edu/story/27380?nw=1 https://archive.today/20121212184750/http://live.psu.edu/story/27380?nw=1 dead December 12, 2012 Connor named a finalist for Bednarik Award Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics November 20, 2007 November 21, 2007 Dick Butkus Award watchlist,http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082807aab.html Connor Among Candidates for 2007 Butkus Award Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics August 28, 2007 August 28, 2007 January 13, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080113060419/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082807aab.html dead semifinalisthttp://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101807aaa.html Connor Named A Butkus Award Semifinalist Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics October 18, 2007 October 19, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071020082508/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101807aaa.html October 20, 2007 dead and finalisthttp://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110807aaa.html Connor Named a Butkus Award Finalist Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics November 8, 2007 November 8, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071110210519/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110807aaa.html November 10, 2007 dead Bronko Nagurski Trophy watchlisthttp://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/062107aab.html Connor Among Candidates For Bronko Nagurski Trophy Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics June 21, 2007 June 21, 2007 January 12, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080112132005/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/062107aab.html dead Lott Trophy watchlist Walter Camp Player of the Year semifinalisthttp://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111407aaa.html Connor Among Semifinalists for Walter Camp Player of the Year Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics November 14, 2007 November 15, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071116154723/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111407aaa.html November 16, 2007 dead Maurice Evans Ted Hendricks Award finalisthttp://pennstate.scout.com/2/706361.html MEvans Finalist for National DE Honor Fight On State November 28, 2007 November 28, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071201174340/http://pennstate.scout.com/2/706361.html December 1, 2007 dead mdy-all Justin King Jim Thorpe Award watchlist"> http://www.jimthorpeassoc.org/Awards/2007%20JTAWatchList.html https://web.archive.org/web/20071006085412/http://www.jimthorpeassoc.org/Awards/2007%20JTAWatchList.html dead October 6, 2007 The Jim Thorpe Award 2007 Watch List Jim Thorpe Association July 26, 2007 Anthony Morelli Davey O'Brien Award watchlisthttp://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082107aab.html Morelli Named To Davey O'Brien and Manning Award Watch Lists Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics August 21, 2007 August 22, 2007 January 13, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080113081846/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082107aab.html dead Manning Award watchlist Andrew Quarless John Mackey Award watchlisthttp://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/072307aaa.html Quarless Named to Mackey Award Watch List Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics July 23, 2007 July 24, 2007 January 12, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080112121030/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/072307aaa.html dead A. 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Shipley Dave Rimington Trophy watchlisthttp://www.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/stories/050207aae.html https://web.archive.org/web/20080112111513/http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/stories/050207aae.html dead January 12, 2008 Rimington Trophy Releases 2007 Spring Watch List CSTV Networks May 2, 2007 August 20, 2007 Derrick Williams Fred Biletnikoff Award watchlist Players Jeremy Boone First-team All-Big Ten ESPN All-Big Ten Teamhttps://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=3148599 Ohio State's rise, Illinois' resurgence highlight Big Ten's season ESPN December 11, 2007 December 11, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071213234615/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3148599 December 13, 2007 live Gerald Cadogan ESPN The Magazine CoSIDA Academic All-Districthttp://www.cosida.com/documents/2007/11/15/2007_fb.pdf 2007 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Football Team College Sports Information Directors of America November 15, 2007 November 26, 2008 First-team ESPN The Magazine CoSIDA Academic All-Americanhttp://www.cosida.com/documents/2007/11/15/2007_fb.pdf 2007 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Football Team College Sports Information Directors of America November 29, 2007 November 26, 2008 Dan Connor 2007 Bednarik Award winnerhttp://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120607aaa.html Connor Gives Nittany Lions Third Consecutive Bednarik Award Winner Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics December 6, 2007 December 7, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071209171151/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120607aaa.html December 9, 2007 dead First-team Walter Camp All-American First-team Associated Press All-Americanhttp://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22203796/ 2007 Associated Press All-America Team Associated Press December 11, 2007 December 11, 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20071213040842/http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22203796/ December 13, 2007 First-team ESPN All-Americanhttps://www.espn.com/college-football/columns/story?columnist=maisel_ivan&id=3158430 Tebow, McFadden lead 2007 All-America team ESPN.com December 8, 2007 December 18, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071219220640/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/columns/story?columnist=maisel_ivan&id=3158430 December 19, 2007 live Second-team Sporting News All-Americanhttp://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=315722 SN's 2007 college football All-Americans Sporting News December 7, 2007 December 8, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071208222942/http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=315722 December 8, 2007 dead First-team Rivals.com All-Americanhttp://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=745101 Rivals.com All-America First Team Rivals.com November 29, 2007 December 18, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080223213301/http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=745101 February 23, 2008 mdy College Football News All-Americanhttp://cfn.scout.com/2/710933.html 2007 CFN All-America Defense College Football News December 13, 2007 December 18, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20110929220756/http://cfn.scout.com/2/710933.html September 29, 2011 dead mdy-all First-team Scout.com All-Americanhttp://recruiting.scout.com/2/708413.html Scout.com 2007 College All-American Team Scout.com December 5, 2007 December 18, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080515235713/http://recruiting.scout.com/2/708413.html May 15, 2008 dead mdy-all Walter Camp Defensive Player of the Week (September 8) Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week (September 8) Walter Camp Defensive Player of the Week (November 10) Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week (November 10) First-team All-Big Tenhttp://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111907aaj.html Big Ten Announces 2007 football All-Conference Teams and Individual Honors Big Ten Conference November 19, 2007 November 20, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071121221342/http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111907aaj.html November 21, 2007 dead mdy-all ESPN All-Big Ten Team Second-team Sports Illustrated mid-season All Americanhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/ncaa/midseason.all.americans/index.html https://web.archive.org/web/20071012131828/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/ncaa/midseason.all.americans/index.html dead October 12, 2007 SI.com's Midseason All-Americas Sports Illustrated October 11, 2007 November 18, 2008 Under Armour Award (Most Valuable Player, 2008 Senior Bowl North team)http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/012708aaa.html Connor Captures Under Armour Award For Superb Effort in Senior Bowl Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics January 27, 2008 January 28, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080130152625/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/012708aaa.html January 30, 2008 dead Maurice Evans Third-team Scout.com All-American Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week (October 20) First-team All-Big Ten Justin King First-team All-Big Ten Sean Lee First-team Pro Football Weekly All-Americanhttp://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121707aaa.html Connor Selected ESPN.com First Team All-American Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics December 17, 2007 December 18, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20080112121040/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121707aaa.html January 12, 2008 dead Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week (September 1)http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090307aaa.html MSU's Caulcrick, UW's Donovan, PSU's Lee and PU's Bryant Earn First Weekly Honors of 2007 football Season Big Ten Conference September 3, 2007 September 3, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20080113073803/http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090307aaa.html January 13, 2008 dead mdy-all Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week (November 3) ESPN The Magazine CoSIDA Academic All-District Second-team All-Big Ten ESPN.com All-Bowl Teamhttps://www.espn.com/college-football/flash/2007/allbowl ESPN.com's 2007 All-Bowl Team Mark Schlabach ESPN January 18, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080115093610/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/flash/2007/allbowl January 15, 2008 live Aaron Maybin Sporting News Freshman All-Big Tenhttp://bigtennetwork.com/news/article.asp?list_id=12&story_id=10290 2007 Sporting News Freshman All-Big Ten Team Big Ten Network November 28, 2007 December 3, 2007May 2020 InternetArchiveBot yes Anthony Morelli Big Ten Sportsmanship Award Jordan Norwood ESPN The Magazine CoSIDA Academic All-District Rich Ohrnberger Second-team All-Big Ten Evan Royster Sporting News Freshman All-Big Ten Mark Rubin ESPN The Magazine CoSIDA Academic All-District A. 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Shipley First-team All-Big Ten (conference coaches selection) ESPN All-Big Ten Team ESPN.com All-Bowl Team Derrick Williams Pontiac Game Changing Performance (Sep. 8) Stefen Wisniewski Sporting News Freshman All-Big Ten Postseason Penn State finished the season ranked #25 in the final USA Today college football poll, earning Penn State its 33rd Top 25 finish under Joe Paterno.http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010808aaa.html Nittany Lions Earn 33rd Top 25 Ranking Under Joe Paterno January 8, 2008 January 11, 2008 Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics https://web.archive.org/web/20080115184520/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010808aaa.html January 15, 2008 dead Penn State finished second in football attendance for the fifth time this decade and in the top four for the 17th consecutive year, averaging 108,917 for seven home games, including two primetime crowds of 110,134 on October 27 to watch Penn State host Ohio State, the second-largest in Beaver Stadium history, and 110,078 on September 8 to watch Penn State beat Notre Dame, the third-largest in Beaver Stadium history. Penn State finished the season with a sellout crowd of 66,166 at the Alamo Bowl.http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/021108aaa.html Penn State Fans Keep Beaver Stadium Among Nation's Top Drawing Venues Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics February 11, 2008 February 11, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080308043202/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/021108aaa.html March 8, 2008 dead In January, junior cornerback Justin King announced that he was going to declare for the 2008 NFL draft, skipping his final year of eligibility. King had graduated the previous semester with a degree in liberal arts with an emphasis in sports management. According to King's stepfather and high school coach, "He wanted to get an education and a degree from Penn State, which he did. He wanted to help turn Penn State around, and he did that, too."http://pennstate.scout.com/2/718257.html The King is Gone Bob Lichtenfels January 13, 2008 January 14, 2008 Fight On State https://web.archive.org/web/20080116130932/http://pennstate.scout.com/2/718257.html January 16, 2008 dead mdy-all Three players were invited to the NFL Scouting Combine, held February 20–26 in Indianapolis, Indiana: Dan Connor, Justin King, and Anthony Morelli.https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=rivals-198054&prov=rivals&type=story_draft NFL Scouting Combine player list Yahoo! Sports February 5, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080216233617/http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=rivals-198054&prov=rivals&type=story_draft February 16, 2008 dead NFL draft Two Penn State players were selected in the 2008 NFL draft.http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/042708aaa.html Connor Selected by Carolina; King Picked by St. Louis in NFL Draft Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics April 27, 2008 April 28, 2008 April 30, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080430210144/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/042708aaa.html dead Round Pick Overall Name Position Team 3rd 11 74 Dan Connor Linebacker Carolina Panthers 4th 2 101 Justin King Cornerback St. Louis Rams All-star games Game Date Site Players 83rd East–West Shrine Game January 19, 2008 Robertson Stadium, Houston, Texas Anthony Morelli83rd Annual East–West Shrine Game East Roster http://www.shrinegame.com/rosters/83rd_East_Numerical_Roster.pdf January 7, 2008 East West Shrine Game https://web.archive.org/web/20090205235748/http://shrinegame.com/rosters/83rd_East_Numerical_Roster.pdf February 5, 2009 dead 59th Senior Bowl January 26, 2008 Ladd–Peebles Stadium, Mobile, Alabama Dan ConnorAll-American Connor Set to Play in 59th Senior Bowl January 7, 2008 January 21, 2008 Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/012108aaa.html January 29, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080129110309/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/012108aaa.html dead 2nd Texas vs. The Nation Game February 2, 2008 Sun Bowl Stadium, El Paso, Texas Rodney KinlawKinlaw to Play in Saturday's Texas vs. The Nation Game January 7, 2008 January 29, 2008 Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/012908aaa.html February 1, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080201094012/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/012908aaa.html dead References Penn State Category:Penn State Nittany Lions football seasons Category:Alamo Bowl champion seasons Penn State Nittany Lions football