2009 Penn State Nittany Lions football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 2009 Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State Athletics wordmark.svg 250 Big Ten Conference Big Ten 8 9 11–2 6–2 Joe Paterno 44th Galen Hall 6th Tom Bradley 10th Daryll Clark Sean Lee Spread 4–3 Beaver Stadium Lambert-Meadowlands TrophyCapital One Bowl champion Capital One Bowl W 19–17 vs. LSU The 2009 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented the Pennsylvania State University in the 2009 college football season. The team was coached by Joe Paterno and played its home games in Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. Penn State had the highest graduation rate among all of the teams on the Associated Press Top 25 poll with 89% of its 2002 enrollees graduating. Miami and Alabama tied for second place with a graduation rate of 75%.http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112509aaa.html Nittany Lions Post Highest Graduation Rate Among AP Top 25 Teams November 24, 2009 Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics https://web.archive.org/web/20091128081112/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112509aaa.html November 28, 2009 live The Nittany Lions finished the season with an 11–2 record and won the Lambert-Meadowlands Trophy award to the best team in the ECAC for the 28th time and the second consecutive year.http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/s_660743.html Penn State finishes atop ECAC poll January 5, 2010 January 5, 2010 Mackall, Dave Pittsburgh Tribune-Review https://web.archive.org/web/20100110211410/http://pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/s_660743.html 2010-01-10 dead Preseason In December, backup quarterback Pat Devlin decided to transfer from Penn State and would not play in the Rose Bowl. Devlin appeared in ten games for the Nittany Lions, passing for 459 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions.http://myespn.go.com/blogs/bigten/0-2-880/Penn-State-backup-QB-Devlin-to-transfer.html Penn State backup QB Devlin to transfer Adam Rittenberg Adam Rittenberg December 10, 2008 December 11, 2008 ESPN https://web.archive.org/web/20081214200913/http://myespn.go.com/blogs/bigten/0-2-880/Penn-State-backup-QB-Devlin-to-transfer.html 2008-12-14 dead Devlin later committed to Delaware, a Division I FCS school, where he had two years of eligibility left.http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/news_update/Devlin_to_Del.html Devlin to Delaware Jeff McLane The Philadelphia Inquirer December 22, 2008 December 22, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081224103553/http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/news_update/Devlin_to_Del.html December 24, 2008 live In the Rose Bowl, backup tailback Stephfon Green left the game after sustaining what appeared to be a sprained right ankle. However, tests conducted after the team returned home revealed that Green sustained broken bones in his right leg and ankle and would require surgery to help repair the bones. Green was expected out of action for up to three months and would miss all of spring practice.http://pennstate.scout.com/2/829733.html Mark Brennan Tough Break(s) for TB Green Fight On State January 12, 2009 January 13, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090211021320/http://pennstate.scout.com/2/829733.html February 11, 2009 dead mdy-all After the Rose Bowl, defensive line coach Larry Johnson, Sr. interviewed with Illinois head coach Ron Zook to become the Illini's defensive coordinator. While many anticipated Johnson to take the job, in the end Johnson decided to stay at his current position at Penn State.Penn State's Johnson Staying Put http://pennstate.scout.com/2/830545.html Mark Brennan Fight On State January 15, 2009 January 15, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090118193500/http://pennstate.scout.com/2/830545.html January 18, 2009 dead mdy-allLarry Johnson staying with PSU http://blog.pennlive.com/patriotnewssports/2009/01/larry_johnson_staying_at_psu.html David Jones The Patriot-News January 15, 2009 January 15, 2009 https://archive.today/20090116160652/http://blog.pennlive.com/patriotnewssports/2009/01/larry_johnson_staying_at_psu.html January 16, 2009 live In January, redshirt sophomore defensive end Aaron Maybin announced that he was skipping his final two seasons of eligibility and declared for the 2009 NFL draft.Matt Herb Fight On State http://pennstate.scout.com/2/830013.html Maybin Makes It Official January 13, 2009 January 14, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090130084857/http://pennstate.scout.com/2/830013.html January 30, 2009 dead mdy-all Junior defensive end Maurice Evans, despite losing his starting position and playing time to Maybin due to a three-game suspension for marijuana possession, also declared for the draft.http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/colleges/penn_state/20090114_Penn_State_s_Maurice_Evans_heading_to_NFL.html The Philadelphia Inquirer Jeff McLane January 14, 2009 January 14, 2009 Penn State's Maurice Evans heading to NFL https://web.archive.org/web/20090118222849/http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/colleges/penn_state/20090114_Penn_State_s_Maurice_Evans_heading_to_NFL.html January 18, 2009 dead In addition to losing Maybin and Evans to early entry, the defense loses its entire starting secondary to graduation.http://myespn.go.com/blogs/bigten/0-2-1121/Recruiting-needs--Penn-State-Nittany-Lions.html Adam Rittenberg Adam Rittenberg ESPN Recruiting needs: Penn State Nittany Lions January 16, 2009 January 20, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090130123006/http://myespn.go.com/blogs/bigten/0-2-1121/Recruiting-needs--Penn-State-Nittany-Lions.html January 30, 2009 dead mdy-all However, after redshirting the previous season due to injury, linebacker Sean Lee returns to the line-up for his senior season. The offensive unit loses three-fifths of the offensive line to graduation including All-American and Rimington Trophy winner A.Q. Shipley. Also lost to graduation are the wide receiver trio of Derrick Williams, Deon Butler and Jordan Norwood, all four-year starters for the team. Paterno and the coaching staff also needed to find backups for returning starting quarterback Daryll Clark after losing backup Devlin to transfer and third-stringer Paul Cianciolo to graduation. Sean Lee and Daryll Clark were named team co-captains for the 2009 season. Lee also served as a captain the previous season.Clark and Lee Elected 2009 Nittany Lion Co-Captains http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/051909aaa.html Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics January 14, 2009 May 19, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090530091303/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/051909aaa.html May 30, 2009 live Recruiting class The Nittany Lions received 27 letters of intent on National Signing Day, February 4, 2009. yes no OT Mark Arcidiacono St. Joseph's Prep School Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 6 5 285 NA April 30, 2008 4 2 78 WR Justin Brown Concord HS Wilmington, Delaware 6 3.5 210 4.48 February 4, 2009 4 4 80 OT Nate Cadogan Portsmouth HS Portsmouth, Ohio 6 6 250 5.00 July 11, 2008 3 3 70 MLB Glenn Carson Southern Regional HS Manahawkin, New Jersey 6 3 220 4.60 September 29, 2008 4 4 78 CB Curtis Drake West Philadelphia Catholic HS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 6 0 170 4.68 June 11, 2008 3 2 72 RB Curtis Dukes Indian River HS Philadelphia, New York 6 2 235 4.50 July 2, 2008 4 3 77 WR Brandon Felder Oxon Hill HS Oxon Hill, Maryland 6 3 165 4.50 May 27, 2008 3 3 40 yes K Anthony Fera St. Pius X HS Houston, Texas 6 2 230 4.8 October 22, 2008 3 3 80 OG Frank Figueroa Edison HS Alexandria, Virginia 6 4 275 5.2 May 15, 2008 2 2 77 TE Garry Gilliam Milton Hershey School Hershey, Pennsylvania 6 7 245 4.80 November 13, 2008 3 2 40 CB Darrell Givens Lackey HS Indian Head, Maryland 6 1 178 4.50 May 10, 2008 4 4 82 OT Adam Gress West Mifflin Area HS West Mifflin, Pennsylvania 6 7 290 5.22 July 2, 2008 3 3 76 DT Jordan Hill Steelton-Highspire HS Steelton, Pennsylvania 6 3 280 4.82 January 3, 2009 3 2 76 WLB Gerald Hodges Paulsboro HS Paulsboro, New Jersey 6 3 210 4.55 December 12, 2008 4 4 80 C Ty Howle Bunn HS Bunn, North Carolina 6 2 290 5.40 March 23, 2008 3 3 79 WR Shawney Kersey Woodbury Junior-Senior HS Woodbury, New Jersey 6 2 190 4.45 January 17, 2009 3 3 78 WR Christian Kuntz Trinity HS Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 6 4 190 4.46 July 4, 2008 2 2 76 CB Stephon Morris Eleanor Roosevelt HS Greenbelt, Maryland 5 9 175 4.40 May 26, 2008 3 3 77 QB Kevin Newsome Churchland HS Portsmouth, Virginia 6 3 213 4.50 December 16, 2008 4 4 80 S Stephen Obeng-Agyapong John F. Kennedy SHS Cheektowaga, New York 5 11 185 4.50 May 9, 2008 3 3 80 OT Eric Shrive West Scranton HS Scranton, Pennsylvania 6 7 300 5.10 May 15, 2008 5 4 82 WR Devon Smith Westlake HS Waldorf, Maryland 5 7.5 145 4.34 October 1, 2008 3 3 77 DT Sean Stanley Gaithersburg HS Gaithersburg, Maryland 6 1.5 247 4.81 May 27, 2008 3 3 78 CB Derrick Thomas Eleanor Roosevelt HS Greenbelt, Maryland 6 0.5 173 4.48 May 12, 2008 3 4 78 OG John Urschel Canisius HS Buffalo, New York 6 3 263 5.18 January 17, 2009 2 2 40 CB Michael Wallace Our Lady Good Counsel HS Olney, Maryland 5 9 177 4.65 February 3, 2009 1 2 73 S Malcolm Willis Lackey HS Indian Head, Maryland 5 11 210 4.65 April 29, 2008 3 3 74 yes 2009 Penn State Commit List for 2009 Scout.com Football Recruiting: Penn State RecruitTracker 2009: Penn State bwi 157 213 10 25 February 4, 2009 yes Spring practice The annual Blue-White scrimmage at Beaver Stadium was held April 25. The White squad defeated the Blue 21–16 in front of a record crowd of 76,500. Senior quarterback Daryll Clark was 10 of 13 for 123 yards in limited duty for the Blue team against the first-team defense. True freshman Kevin Newsome led the White offense and finished 9 of 13 for 71 yards and one touchdown. In all, four quarterbacks on the two teams combined to complete 33 of 50 passes for 388 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. Sophomore running back Brandon Beachum gained a game-high 38 yards on 10 carries. Junior Evan Royster led the Blue with 21 yards on just three carries in limited action.http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/042509aai.html Record Crowd of 76,500 Turns Out for Blue-White Game Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics April 25, 2009 April 28, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090429200524/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/042509aai.html April 29, 2009 livehttp://pennstate.scout.com/2/859989.html Offense Takes Flight Matt Herb Fight On State April 25, 2009 April 28, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090430100713/http://pennstate.scout.com/2/859989.html April 30, 2009 dead Pre-season awards Jeremy Boone Second-team Phil Steele pre-season All-Big Ten NaVorro Bowman Second-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-Americanhttp://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/052909aaf.html Four Nittany Lions Named To Athlon Pre-Season All-America Teams Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics 2009-05-29 2009-06-02 https://web.archive.org/web/20120224012606/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/052909aaf.html 2012-02-24 live First-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-Big Ten Third-team Phil Steele pre-season All-Americanhttp://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/060909aaa.html Four Nittany Lions Named To Phil Steele's Pre-Season All-America Team Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics June 9, 2009 July 6, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090614082015/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/060909aaa.html June 14, 2009 live First-team Phil Steele pre-season All-Big Ten Second-team Sporting News pre-season All-Americanhttp://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/070309aaa.html Four Nittany Lions Named to Sporting News All-America Teams Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics July 3, 2009 July 6, 2009 First-team Sporting News pre-season All-Big Ten ESPN.com pre-season All-Big Ten ESPN.com pre-season All-Americanhttps://www.espn.com/college-football/flash/2009/allamericanpreseason ESPN.com's 2009 Preseason All-America Team ESPN August 14, 2009 November 1, 2009 Daryll Clark First-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-Big Ten Third-team Phil Steele pre-season All-Big Ten ESPN.com pre-season All-Big Tenhttp://myespn.go.com/blogs/ncfnation/0-10-182/ESPN-com-s-preseason-All-Big-Ten-team.html ESPN.com's preseason All-Big Ten team ESPN Adam Rittenberg Adam Rittenberg August 14, 2009 August 14, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090818161845/http://myespn.go.com/blogs/ncfnation/0-10-182/ESPN-com-s-preseason-All-Big-Ten-team.html August 18, 2009 dead mdy-all Lou Eliades Third-team Phil Steele pre-season All-Big Ten Stephfon Green Fourth-team Phil Steele pre-season All-Big Ten Abe Koroma Fourth-team Phil Steele pre-season All-Big Ten Dennis Landolt First-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-Big Ten First-team Phil Steele pre-season All-Big Ten Sean Lee Second-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-Big Ten Second-team Phil Steele pre-season All-American First-team Phil Steele pre-season All-Big Ten Jared Odrick Third-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-American First-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-Big Ten Third-team Phil Steele pre-season All-American First-team Phil Steele pre-season All-Big Ten Third-team Sporting News pre-season All-American First-team Sporting News pre-season All-Big Ten ESPN.com pre-season All-Big Ten Evan Royster Second-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-American First-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-Big Ten Second-team Phil Steele pre-season All-American First-team Phil Steele pre-season All-Big Ten Second-team Sporting News pre-season All-American First-team Sporting News pre-season All-Big Ten ESPN.com pre-season All-Big Ten A. 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Wallace Fourth-team Phil Steele pre-season All-Big Ten Stefen Wisniewski Third-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-American First-team Athlon Sports pre-season All-Big Ten First-team Phil Steele pre-season All-Big Ten Second-team Sporting News pre-season All-American First-team Sporting News pre-season All-Big Ten ESPN.com pre-season All-Big Ten Schedule 2009 AP Eastern September 5 12:00 p.m. w y 9 Akron Beaver Stadium University Park, PA BTN 31–7 104,968 Kick Times Set for Nittany Lions' First Three Games http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/062409aad.html Penn State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics June 24, 2009 June 24, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090627022541/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/062409aad.html June 27, 2009 live http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/511778.html?nav=5017 PSU to open against Akron in 2009 Altoona Mirror October 5, 2008 October 5, 2008 September 12 12:00 p.m. w y 7 Syracuse Beaver Stadium University Park, PA rivalry BTN 28–7 106,387 September 19 12:00 p.m. w y 5 Temple Beaver Stadium University Park, PA BTN 31–6 105,514 September 26 8:00 p.m. l 5 Iowa Beaver Stadium University Park, PA College GameDay ABC 10–21 109,316 http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/041509aaa.html Big Ten Announces 14 Prime-Time Football Games to Appear on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 or Big Ten Network April 15, 2009 April 15, 2009 Big Ten Conference https://web.archive.org/web/20090422051552/http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/041509aaa.html April 22, 2009 dead October 3 3:30 p.m. w y 15 Illinois Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL ABC/ESPN2 35–17 62,870 http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092109aad.html Penn State-Illinois Clash Set for 3:30 p.m. Kick on ABC Penn State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 21, 2009 September 29, 2009 October 10 12:00 p.m. w y 14 Eastern Illinois 25 (FCS) Beaver Stadium University Park, PA ESPNC 52–3 104,488 Penn State-Eastern Illinois Game Set for 12:00 p.m. Kick on ESPN Classic http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092809aaa.html Penn State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 28, 2009 September 29, 2009 October 17 3:30 p.m. w y 14 Minnesota Beaver Stadium University Park, PA Governor's Victory Bell ABC/ESPN 20–0 107,981 http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/060809aaa.html Penn State-Minnesota Homecoming Clash Set for 3:30 p.m. Kick on ABC June 8, 2009 June 9, 2009 Penn State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics https://web.archive.org/web/20090612115557/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/060809aaa.html June 12, 2009 live October 24 3:30 p.m. w y 13 Michigan Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI rivalry ABC/ESPN 35–10 110,377 Michigan-Penn State time set http://altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/523416.html?nav=5017 Altoona Mirror October 13, 2009 October 13, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20110707121206/http://altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/523416.html?nav=5017 July 7, 2011 dead October 31 4:30 p.m. w y 12 Northwestern Ryan Field Evanston, IL ESPN 34–13 30,546 November 7 3:30 p.m. l 11 Ohio State 12 Beaver Stadium University Park, PA rivalry ABC/ESPN2 7–24 110,033 November 14 12:00 p.m. w 19 Indiana Beaver Stadium University Park, PA BTN 31–20 107,379 November 21 3:30 p.m. w y 13 Michigan State Spartan Stadium East Lansing, MI rivalry ABC/ESPN 42–14 73,771 January 1, 2010 Friday 1:00 p.m. w y y 11 LSU 12 Florida Citrus Bowl Orlando, FL Capital One Bowl ABC 19–17 63,025 Personnel 2009 Penn State Nittany Lions y Chaz Powell 2 WR SO y Brandon Beachum 3 RB SO Shawney Kersey 4 WR FR Graham Zug 5 WR JR y y Derek Moye 6 WR SO y y Curtis Drake 7 WR FR Brandon Moseby-Felder 8 WR FR Michael Zordich 9 RB FR y Andrew Quarless 10 TE SR y Matthew McGloin 11 QB FR y y Matt McGloin Kevin Newsome 12 QB FR y Mark Wedderburn 13 TE FR y A.J Price 14 WR FR y Steven Hill 15 QB FR Shane McGregor 16 QB FR y Daryll Clark 17 QB SR y y C Brennan Coakley 18 TE SR y Andrew Goodman 18 WR FR y Garrett Venuto 19 QB FR Justin Brown 19 WR FR y Justin Brown (wide receiver) Devon Smith 20 WR FR Stephfon Green 21 RB SO y y Tariq Tongue 21 WR FR Evan Royster 22 RB JR y y Shaine Thompson 23 RB SO y Derek Day 24 RB FR y Curtis Dukes 26 RB FR J.D. Mason 26 WR FR y Kevin Kowalishen 29 RB FR y Josh Matzkin 30 FB JR y Brent Carter 32 RB JR y Andre Dupree 33 FB FR y Christian Kuntz 34 WR FR Pat Zerbe 35 FB FR Joe Suhey 37 RB SO y Andre Dupree 38 FB FR DeOn'tae Pannell 50 G SO Matt Stankiewitch 54 G FR y y Adam Gress 58 OL FR Ty Howle 60 C FR y Stefen Wisniewski 61 C JR y Frank Figueroa 62 G FR Mark Arcidiacono 63 OL FR John Urschel 64 OL FR y Quinn Barham 67 G SO y Doug Klopacz 68 C JR Anthony Tortorelli 70 OL SO y Nerraw McCormack 72 T SR y Dennis Landolt 73 T SR y y Johnnie Troutman 74 G SO y Eric Shrive 75 OL FR Nate Cadogan 76 OL FR Lou Eliades 77 T JR y Mike Farrell 78 T FR y Ako Poti 79 T SR y Andrew Szczerba 80 TE SO y y Ryan Scherer 81 WR FR y Mickey Shuler 82 TE SR y Mickey Shuler Jr. Brett Brackett 83 WR JR y Patrick Mauti 84 WR SR y Sean Luchnick 89 WR FR y A.J. Wallace 1 CB SR y A. J. Wallace (American football) Knowledge Timmons 4 CB SR Jerome Hayes 5 CB FR y Gerald Hodges 6 LB FR y Cedric Jeffries 7 S JR y D'Anton Lynn 8 CB SO y Navorro Bowman 11 LB JR y y Stephon Morris 12 CB FR Evan Lewis 12 DB FR y Andrew Dailey 13 S SO Mike Wallace 14 DB FR Bani Gbadyu 15 LB JR y Shelton McCullough 16 CB JR y Nick Sukay 18 S SO y Stephen Obeng-Agyapong 23 S FR Malcolm Willis 24 DB FR Derrick Thomas 25 DB FR Jacob Fagnano 27 S FR y Drew Astorina 28 S SO y Nick Delligatti 31 LB FR Dakota Royer 32 LB FR Michael Yancich 33 LB FR y Nathan Stupar 34 LB SO y y Jesse Alfreno 35 CB JR y Kyle Johnson 36 S SO y Tyler Ahrenhold 38 S SO y Tom Golarz 39 DE SR Michael Mauti 42 LB SO y Josh Hull 43 LB SR y Josh Hull (American football) Kevion Latham 44 DE SO y Sean Lee 45 LB SR y C Stephen Joseph 46 S SO y Jordan Hill 47 DT FR y Jordan Hill (American football) Kenny Pollock 47 LB FR y Chris Colasanti 48 LB JR Jonathan Stewart 51 DE SO y Brian Irvin 52 LB FR y James Van Fleet 54 LB FR y Tom McEowen 55 DT JR y Eric Latimore 56 DE SO y Pete Massaro 59 DE FR y Devon Still 71 DT SO y y Jack Crawford 81 DE SO y Jack Crawford (American football) Ollie Ogbu 85 DT JR y y Gary Gilliam 89 DL FR Sean Stanley 90 DE FR Jared Odrick 91 DT SR y Chima Okoli 92 DT SO y James Terry 93 DT FR y Mikel Berry 94 DE FR y J.R. Refice 97 DL FR Matt Kenney 98 DE FR y Brandon Ware 99 DT FR y David Soldner 28 K FR y Anthony Fera 30 K FR y Collin Wagner 36 K JR y Andrew Pitz 40 LS SR y Jeremy Boone 41 P SR y y Ryan Breen 49 P SO y Jon Rohrbaugh 53 LS SO y Michael Fuhrman 56 LS FR y Emery Etter 57 LS FR http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/psu-m-footbl-mtt.html November 20, 2009 Joe Paterno Dick Anderson – Offensive Line (Guards and Centers) Tom Bradley – Defensive Coordinator and Cornerbacks Kermit Buggs – Safeties 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 Jay Paterno – Quarterbacks Ron Vanderlinden – Linebackers John Thomas – Strength and Conditioning Game summaries September 5: Akron Akron 0 0 7 0 #8 Penn State 14 17 0 0 2009 Akron Zips football team The Penn State defense did not give up a first down to the Zips in the first half as the Nittany Lions won 31–7. This game was not as close as the score. Backup linemen on both sides of the ball were slowly blended in during the second half while the key starters remained in until midway through the fourth quarter. Tailback Evan Royster opened the scoring on a 5-yard run on Penn State's first drive of the game. Chaz Powell later extended Penn State's lead to 14–0 with an 8-yard reception, his first career touchdown reception. Derek Moye led all receivers with six receptions for 138 yards and a touchdown. Graham Zug also caught a touchdown, and the Nittany Lions rolled to a 31–0 halftime lead and still won comfortably despite not scoring in the second half for the first time since a 13–3 loss at Wisconsin in 2006. Akron finished the game with 8 first downs and one touchdown late in the third quarter against a mix of backups and starters. Backup quarterback Kevin Newsome played in the final series along with other reserves and led the Nittany Lions down to the Akron 4-yard line. thumb|The Penn State offense lines up against the Akron defense Akron got its only points on a 40-yard pass to Deryn Bowser in the third quarter. Defensively, Penn State allowed eight net yards in the first half and 186 yards for the game. The Nittany Lions recorded 13 tackles for loss including four sacks. Safety Andrew Dailey snagged his first career interception, and senior linebacker Sean Lee made seven tackles including two for negative yardage in his first action in 18 months. Junior linebacker NaVorro Bowman left the game early with an injury, and his replacement, sophomore Nate Stupar made 12 tackles with a sack. Akron had just 28 rushing yards, which would be the fewest allowed by Penn State all year. Senior quarterback Daryll Clark set career highs, going 29 of 40 for 353 yards. His 254 yards passing in the first half were a school record.https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=292480213 https://web.archive.org/web/20171207085844/http://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=292480213 dead December 7, 2017 Clark's three TDs help Penn St. overwhelm Akron ESPN September 5, 2009 September 5, 2009Clark Delivers Brilliant Effort as Nittany Lions Throttle Zips, 31–7 http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/090509aaa.html Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics September 5, 2009 September 8, 2009 For his efforts, Clark was named the Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week.Iowa, Minnesota, Penn State and Purdue Share First Weekly Football Honors of 2009 http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090609aaa.html Big Ten Conference September 6, 2009 September 8, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090910041414/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090609aaa.html September 10, 2009 dead mdy-all September 12: Syracuse Syracuse 0 0 0 7 #5 Penn State 7 7 7 7 2009 Syracuse Orange football team Penn State won their second game of the year in a 28–7 win over Syracuse. Penn State scored early in the first quarter to go up 7–0 with a Daryll Clark pass to Evan Royster. Penn State nearly scored again early in the second quarter when faced with a 4th and 1, but Clark fumbled the snap to give Syracuse the ball near the goal line. Penn State would score on their next drive to go up 14–0 from a 12-yard run from Evan Royster, which would hold at halftime as Syracuse missed a long field goal. Penn State scored again late in the third quarter. Syracuse attempted to convert a 4th down with a pass, but it was dropped, preserving Penn State's 21–0 lead early in the 4th. Penn State scored once again midway through the 4th with a play action pass to Mickey Shuler to take a 28–0 lead. After getting the ball back, backup Kevin Newsome was subbed in along with other second string players, but a Newsome fumble gave Syracuse the ball with good field position, and they scored their only points against the Penn State second string defense in their only series of the game. Penn State recovered the onside kick attempt and ran out the clock with the backups still in. Matt McGloin also took a few snaps in his first college game, handing off to Brent Carter and Brandon Beachum. Daryll Clark passed for 240 yards in a heavily pass-oriented game as Penn State only had 78 yards on the ground, 41 of those from Royster. September 19: Temple Temple 3 0 3 0 #5 Penn State 7 14 3 7 Despite several key players being sick with the flu, the Nittany Lions won convincingly over their in-state rivals, with the 25 point difference being their biggest of the season to this point. Temple became not only the first team to score twice on Penn State this season, but also the first team to not score a touchdown, continuing Penn State's streak of games versus Temple where the Owls scored no touchdowns dating back to 2003. Penn State managed a more balanced passing and running attack than in their previous two games. Temple out-passed Penn State 205–173, but the Nittany Lions' defense didn't give up any big plays. The defense allowed only 46 yards rushing while Penn State had 186—their highest so far this season. Penn State had a 7–3 lead after one quarter, but Temple recovered an onside kick, changing the momentum of the game momentarily. Penn State's defense forced a three-and-out and the Nittany Lions coasted to a 21–3 halftime lead. Both teams scored a field goal in the third quarter, and Penn State scored a touchdown to bring the final score to 31–6. September 26: Iowa Iowa 0 5 0 16 #4 Penn State 10 0 0 0 2009 Iowa Hawkeyes football team Penn State raced out to a quick 10–0 lead, but Iowa made some key adjustments that prevented Penn State from scoring for the rest of the game. The rain also played a factor in Penn State's inability to continue their pass-heavy gameplan from their first three games. Although Penn State controlled the first quarter, Iowa controlled the second (partly aided by Nittany Lion penalties). Iowa scored a safety with a sack of Darryl Clark in the end zone following a punt downed at the 6, and then scored a field goal, but missed a field goal right before halftime after a roughing the kicker penalty negated a three and out. Neither team would score in an equally controlled third quarter that had a slight edge in Penn State's favor, with Collin Wagner missing a 48-yard attempt for Penn State but the momentum soon changed.thumb|Iowa's offense lines up against the Penn State defense Penn State had to punt, and was clinging to a 10–5 lead early in the 4th, Iowa then blocked a punt and ran it back for a touchdown. Iowa's 2 point attempt failed, but they led by one point. With the momentum changed, Penn State's drive down the field ended in an interception. With the momentum on their side, the Hawkeyes drove down the field to increase the lead to 10–18. Penn State drove down the field following a huge kickoff return for a game-tying touchdown, but in the red zone, Evan Royster fumbled. The Hawkeyes recovered, and with 12 seconds left, kicked a field goal to prevent Penn State from winning in the final seconds from a possible Hail Mary and 2-point conversion. The final play of the game was a handoff to Royster. After the game, both teams found themselves ranked in similar positions, with the Hawkeyes 13/17 and Penn State 15/13 in ranking. Iowa was ranked #21 initially but after a close game with FCS Northern Iowa, they were unranked until upsetting Penn State. After the game, many Penn State fans expressed frustration over what they felt was the second consecutive year of "dominating Iowa for three quarters before losing", even though despite the longstanding lead, they only dominated the first 17 minutes of the game and a portion of the third quarter. This is the last time Penn State was ranked in the Top 10 until 2016 season where Penn State was ranked No.10 on Nov 8, 2016. October 3: @ Illinois #13 Penn State 0 7 7 21 Illinois 0 3 0 14 2009 Illinois Fighting Illini football team In a game not as close as the score, Stephfon Green and Evan Royster combined for 225 yards rushing as Penn State's rushing offense pounded away at the Illinois defense, running for a total of 338 yards and scoring all five of its offensive touchdowns on the ground. Green and Royster each scored a touchdown. In a slow first half, Illinois outgained Penn State 222–165 in the first half, despite this, Penn State held a 7–3 lead at halftime. The second half was a different story, as Penn State held the ball for 12:04 in the third quarter and outgained Illinois 208–8 in the quarter alone, Penn State scored a touchdown midway through the quarter, and would score another on the second play of the fourth. Penn State scored once again in the fourth, increasing the lead to 28–3. By that time the Illini had only 16 yards and no first downs in the second half, but with the backups starting to be subbed in, Illinois was on the move, and scored a touchdown midway through the fourth. Penn State answered with a touchdown of their own following an interception, with the second string offense subbed in, scoring on a 12-yard rush by backup Brent Carter on a pitch from backup quarterback Kevin Newsome that went for a touchdown to give Penn State their most points scored all year and a 35–10 lead. Illinois scored a touchdown with a Juice Williams keeper with 42 seconds left against the second and third string defense. Penn State recovered the onside kick and Kevin Newsome ran for a first down to run out the clock. Quarterback Daryll Clark was of 25 for 175 yards, and also ran for 83 yards and two touchdowns, both in the second half of the game. Defensively for Penn State, Josh Hull made 11 tackles, including one for a loss. Eric Latimore, Jack Crawford, and Sean Stanley were credited with a sack each. Stanley also forced a fumble that Jared Odrick recovered. Stephon Morris also snagged his first career interception at the end of the first half to prevent an Illini score, that was nearly run back for a touchdown. The first string defense also only allowed 16 second half Illini yards on three drives in the third and fourth quarter. Third-string tailback Brent Carter scored his first career touchdown late in the fourth quarter to give Penn State its first touchdown from reserves this year. October 10: Eastern Illinois Eastern Illinois 0 0 3 0 #12 Penn State 10 28 7 7 Starting quarterback Daryll Clark scored the first points of the game on a 1-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. Colin Wagner added a chipshot field goal to extend the lead to 10–0. In the second quarter, Brett Brackett scored on a two-yard strike from Clark. Chaz Powell and Derek Moye also caught touchdown passes. Eastern Illinois got its only points of the game on a field goal partway into the third quarter, but squandering two chances in the second. Stephon Green then extended the Penn State lead to 45–3 with a 26-yard touchdown run. Backup quarterback Kevin Newsome (who was 4/5 for 34 yards) scored his first career touchdown early in the fourth on a 9-yard run to make the score official. It was 52–3 after the score, Newsome would lead Penn State into the red zone again, but this time the result was a failed 4th down conversion rather than the field goal attempt. Matt McGloin also played in his second game this year and attempted his first career passes. thumb|Daryll Clark stretches for the first touchdown of the game. Many backups saw action for both teams. Penn State punted only twice throughout the game, both times were in the second half with backups in. Regardless, Penn State still won by their most lopsided score of the year. Defensively for Penn State, Josh Hull had 11 tackles. A.J. Wallace also snagged an interception. Ollie Ogbu forced the fumble returned by NaVorro Bowman for a touchdown before the half, the first defensive touchdown for Penn State this year to already give them their most points all year at 38. October 17: Minnesota Minnesota 0 0 0 0 #13 Penn State 3 10 7 0 Penn State improved their overall record over Minnesota to 7–4 and held onto the Governor's Victory Bell once again. This was Tim Brewster's first game against the Nittany Lions, who did not play Minnesota in 2007 and 2008. Penn State scored two field goals early on and scored a touchdown on a pass that was initially called an incompletion but reviewed as a touchdown. Scoring one more touchdown in the third quarter, Penn State cruised to their first shutout since 2007 at Temple, where they won 31–0. Penn State's offense and defense dominated much more than what was reflected on the scoreboard, however. Minnesota had only 7 first downs and 138 total yards, most of which came from a long drive that went for no points due to a failed 4th down conversion on a 4th quarter goal line stand. At the end of the game, backup QB Kevin Newsome handed off a few times to kill the clock. Penn State held the ball for 42 minutes of the game, their best since 1991. Penn State also had nearly 500 yards of offense in this game. In contrast, Minnesota had just 7 first downs, 138 yards of offense, 101 yards passing, and 37 yards rushing, their lowest in years. Collin Wagner made two field goals, but missed two more. Despite this, Adam Weber was only sacked once, escaping two more, and Clark was not sacked the entire game. This was also the first time Penn State shut out Minnesota, the previous best was 3 points in 1994, when Penn State won 56–3 on their quest to their first Big Ten championship, finishing 12–0 (8–0) and ranked #2. 2009 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team Governor's Victory Bell October 24: @ Michigan #11 Penn State 10 9 13 3 Michigan 7 3 0 0 Penn State defeated Michigan in Ann Arbor for the first time since 1996, currently holding a two-game winning streak over the Wolverines. Daryll Clark threw for 230 yards and four touchdowns, three to wide receiver Graham Zug and a 61-yard pass to tight end Andrew Quarless. Clark became the Nittany Lions' all-time leader in touchdowns. The defense forced four turnovers, two interceptions, one by NaVorro Bowman and one by Drew Astorino and two fumble recoveries. Evan Royster also had over 100 yards rushing. To start the game, Michigan drove down the field 70 yards and took a 7–0 lead, but Penn State responded and tied it up, then kicked a field goal late in the quarter. After a Penn State punt, a bad snap in the end zone led to a safety, and Penn State scored another touchdown to go up 19–7. Michigan managed a field goal right before halftime. Penn State scored two touchdowns (missing a two-point conversion the first time) in five minutes in the third quarter, then seemed to take their foot off the gas. At one point, Michigan blocked a Jeremy Boone punt, but they were unable to cash in, as Penn State's defense forced a fumble and got the ball back. A long drive, aided by a roughing the punter penalty, ended with Penn State's final points, a field goal. Michigan's final drive went deep into Penn State territory but was intercepted and returned to midfield. 2009 Michigan Wolverines football team October 31: @ Northwestern #10 Penn State 3 7 3 21 Northwestern 3 10 0 0 Penn State mounted a second half comeback after trailing the Wildcats 10–13 at halftime and being tied 13–13 going into the 4th. Three touchdowns in less than four minutes in the 4th quarter enabled the Nittany Lions to pull away with two of the touchdowns happening on the first play from scrimmage in each drive. 2009 Northwestern Wildcats football team November 7: Ohio State #12 Ohio State 7 3 7 7 #10 Penn State 0 7 0 0 Ohio State became the first team to score at least once in every quarter on Penn State this year, scoring a touchdown in three quarters, and a field goal in one. In what was a defensive battle for most of the game, called "Rope-A-Dope" football by the announcers, Ohio State pulled away late to win thanks to special teams. Despite the apparent laugher on the scoreboard, Ohio State only had 15 first downs and went 6–16 on third down, with their four scoring drives totalling only 178 yards. Penn State's defense also forced a sack on Pryor (recorded officially as a tackle for loss, although this "tackle for loss" happened during a pass play), but did not force any key fumbles, although Ohio State forced an interception after Penn State got good field position to attempt a comeback from 24–7 midway through the 4th quarter. 2009 Ohio State Buckeyes football team November 14: Indiana Indiana 10 0 0 10 #17 Penn State 0 10 7 14 After a slow start and quick 10–0 lead from Indiana, Penn State scored 10 points right before halftime to tie it up, then a pick six as Indiana was driving downfield put the Nittany Lions on top. They would score early in the 4th and then score once more late in the game following a Hoosiers field goal. Indiana would then score very late to make the final score respectable. 2009 Indiana Hoosiers football team November 21: @ Michigan State #12 Penn State 0 7 28 7 Michigan State 0 7 0 7 Penn State quarterback Daryll Clark passed for 310 yards and four touchdowns against Michigan State. He set a school record with 23 touchdown passes on the season and set the Penn State career record with 42.http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112109aab.html Nittany Lions End Regular Season With 42–14 Rout Of Michigan State Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics November 21, 2009 Running back Evan Royster gained 114 yards on 13 carries. Graham Zug and Andrew Quarless caught two TD passes each. The teams were tied 7–7 at halftime before Penn State jumped to a 14–7 lead just over a minute into the second half with the help of a trick play: Wide receiver Curtis Drake threw a halfback option to Quarless for a 14-yard touchdown. Later in the third quarter, Clark connected with running back Joe Suhey on a 30-yard touchdown pass. Penn State safety Nick Sukay intercepted a Kirk Cousins pass on the next series, setting up the Nittany Lions at the Michigan State 32. Clark hit Zug in the endzone on the very next play, giving Penn State a 28–7 lead with 5:22 left in the third quarter. The Nittany Lions would score two more touchdowns. The final one was Kevin Newsome's second career touchdown as both Newsome and Matthew McGloin had some playing time. and give up one on their way to a 42–14 victory, thus securing the Land Grant Trophy for another year and back-to-back 10-win seasons. Clark and linebacker NaVorro Bowman were named Big Ten Co-offensive and Co-Defensive Players of the Week, respectively.http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112209aaa.html Bowman and Clark Earn Big Ten Player of the Week Accolades Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics November 22, 2009 This was Penn State's biggest win ever in East Lansing. 2009 Michigan State Spartans football team Land Grant Trophy January 1 vs. LSU #11 Penn State 7 6 3 3 #15 LSU 0 3 7 7 Penn State coach Joe Paterno got his record 24th bowl win and handed Les Miles his first loss in five bowls as LSU coach. A driving rainstorm turned the field into a mud bowl. Bad footing and dropped passes were normal in the first half, and PSU fumbled the snap exchange twice though both were recovered by the offense. Quarterback Daryll Clark finished the game with 216 yards passing and one touchdown pass. LSU signal caller Jordan Jefferson threw for 202 yards and a TD pass, however the Tigers were held to just 41 total yards rushing. Collin Wagner's 21-yard field goal with 57 seconds left sealed the victory for the Nittany Lions. Joe Paterno picked up his 24th career bowl victory, extending his own NCAA record. The Nittany Lions have won four of their last five bowl games. The field took another pounding after poor conditions hampered the Champs Sports Bowl earlier in the week on the same turf. Eight state high school championship games were also played at the stadium in recent weeks, but the turf was replaced immediately after the high school championships, about three weeks before the Champs Sports Bowl. The grounds crew worked frantically all week in an attempt to get the field in shape for the game. The two-point margin was the only game this season for Penn State that was decided by fewer than 10 points. 2009 LSU Tigers football team 2010 Capital One Bowl Rankings 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings 15 4 7 9 8 7 5 5 5 5 4 15 13 12 14 12 13 14 13 13 13 11 11 13 12 10 10 12 11 10 10 11 19 17 17 18 13 12 12 14 12 11 11 13 10 9 9 11 11 9 9 13 9 8 Awards Watchlists NaVorro Bowman Lombardi Award watchlist Bronko Nagurski Trophy watchlist2009 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List Announced http://www.sportswriters.net/fwaa/news/2009/nagurski090818.html Football Writers Association of America August 18, 2009 August 21, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090922031559/http://www.sportswriters.net/fwaa/news/2009/nagurski090818.html September 22, 2009 live Bednarik Award watchlist and semifinalisthttp://blogs.mcall.com/nittany_lines/2009/11/joepa-bowman-semifinalists-for-national-awards.html Joepa, Bowman Semifinalists For National Awards The Morning Call November 5, 2009 Butkus Award 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Player of the Week (Sept. 24)http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102509aaa.html Clark Earns Second Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week Honor of Season Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics October 26, 2009 October 26, 2009 October 30, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091030050506/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102509aaa.html dead Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week (Nov. 21) First-team All-Big Ten ESPN.com All-Big Ten Chicago Tribune Silver Football (Big Ten MVP), co-winnerhttp://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120809aam.html Clark Named Co-Winner of Chicago Tribune Silver Football as Big Ten MVP Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics December 8, 2009 December 9, 2009 December 13, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091213020930/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120809aam.html dead Pro Football Weekly honorable mention All-American ECAC Player of the Yearhttp://live.psu.edu/story/44467/nw1 Penn State wins record 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December 7, 2009 dead CBSSports.com All-American Associated Press second-team All-American Rivals.com second-team All-American Phil Steele's College Football second-team All-American Sporting News third-team All-American Pro Football Weekly honorable mention All-American Andrew Pitz ESPN The Magazine CoSIDA Academic All-District First-team ESPN The Magazine CoSIDA Academic All-America Academic All-Big Ten Evan Royster First-team All-Big Ten ESPN.com All-Big Ten Mickey Shuler Academic All-Big Ten Matt Stankiewitch Academic All-Big Ten Nate Stuparhttp://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/stupar_nathan00.html 34 Nate Stupar December 16, 2009 Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics https://web.archive.org/web/20120323015258/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/stupar_nathan00.html March 23, 2012 dead Academic All-Big Ten Stefen Wisniewski ESPN The Magazine CoSIDA Academic All-District First-team All-Big Ten First-team ESPN The Magazine CoSIDA Academic All-America Academic All-Big Ten ESPN.com All-Big Ten College Football News third-team All-American Pro Football Weekly honorable mention All-American Other awards 2009 Lambert Trophy winner Postseason Penn State finished the season ranked number 9 in the final AP poll and number 8 in the final Coaches poll, earning Penn State its 23rd Top 10 finish under Joe Paterno. It's the 35th final top 25 ranking under Paterno.http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010909aab.html Nittany Lions Earn 22nd Top 10 Ranking Under Paterno Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics January 9, 2009 January 9, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090116092747/http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010909aab.html January 16, 2009 live Following the Capital One Bowl, linebacker NaVorro Bowman announced he would skip his final season of eligibility and declared for the 2010 NFL draft.https://www.espn.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/8973/penn-states-bowman-declares-for-draft Penn State's Bowman declares for draft Rittenberg Adam Adam Rittenberg ESPN January 4, 2010 Four players were initially invited to the 2010 NFL Scouting Combine, held February 24 to March 2 in Indianapolis, Indiana: Jared Odrick, Sean Lee, Daryll Clark, and Andrew Quarless.http://blog.pennlive.com/bobflounders/2010/01/jared_odrick_heads_list_of_pen.html Jared Odrick heads list of Penn State players headed to NFL scouting combine The Patriot-News Flounders Bob January 12, 2010 NaVorro Bowman and Josh Hull were added to the list of combine invitations on January 29.http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=605 2010 NFL Combine Additions TFY Draft Insider January 29, 2010 February 1, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100202104824/http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=605 February 2, 2010 dead mdy-all All-star games Game Date Site Players 85th East–West Shrine Game January 23, 2010 Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium,Orlando, Florida Jeremy BooneBoone and Quarless to Play in 85th East–West Shrine Game http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/011310aaa.html Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics January 15, 2010Andrew QuarlessDaryll Clarkhttp://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10018/1029198-100.stm https://web.archive.org/web/20100122073030/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10018/1029198-100.stm dead January 22, 2010 Penn State's Clark added to East–West Shrine Game roster Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Ron Musselman January 18, 2010 61st Senior Bowl January 30, 2010 Ladd–Peebles StadiumMobile, Alabama Sean Lee*Jared Odrickhttp://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/012210aaa.html Lee and Odrick Set to Play in 61st Senior Bowl Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics January 22, 20104th Annual Texas vs. The Nation All-Star Challenge February 6, 2010 Sun Bowl StadiumEl Paso, Texas Josh Hullhttp://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/013010aad.html Trio of Nittany Lions Set to Play in Texas vs. The Nation All-Star Game Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics January 30, 2010 February 1, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120323015444/http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/013010aad.html March 23, 2012 deadDennis LandoltA.J. Wallace * Sean Lee was invited to play in the Senior Bowl but declined.http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10022/1030327-100.stm https://web.archive.org/web/20110604034802/http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10022/1030327-100.stm dead June 4, 2011 Penn State's Lee won't play in Senior Bowl January 22, 2010 Ron Musselman Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttp://blog.pennlive.com/bobflounders/2010/01/penn_state_linebacker_sean_lee_3.html Penn State linebacker Sean Lee is in Lancaster preparing for NFL combine The Patriot-News Flounders Bob January 23, 2010 NFL draft Round Pick Overall Name Position Team 1st 28 28 Jared Odrick Defensive tackle Miami Dolphinshttp://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/529172.html?nav=5017 April 24, 2010 PSU's Odrick heading to Miami April 23, 2010 Altoona Mirror 2nd 22 55 Sean Lee Linebacker Dallas Cowboyshttp://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/529219.html?nav=5017 Cory Giger Lee, Bowman both go on Day Two Altoona Mirror April 24, 2010 April 24, 2010 3rd 27 91 NaVorro Bowman Linebacker San Francisco 49ers 5th 22 154 Andrew Quarless Tight end Green Bay Packershttp://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20100424/PKR01/100424018/1058/Packers-draft-profile--Penn-State-TE-Andrew-Quarless Green Bay Packers Draft Profile: Penn State TE Andrew Quarless April 24, 2010 April 24, 2010 Hodkiewicz, Weston Green Bay Press-Gazette 7th 7 214 Mickey Shuler Tight end Minnesota Vikingshttp://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/blogs/92016074.html Meet the Viking draft picks April 24, 2010 April 24, 2010 Star-Tribune Zulgad, Judd https://web.archive.org/web/20100427040859/http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/blogs/92016074.html April 27, 2010 live 7th 46 254 Josh Hull Linebacker St. Louis Ramshttp://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2010/apr/24/bc-fbn-draft-rams-hull/?sports&nfl Rams take linebacker to wind up draft April 24, 2010 April 24, 2010 Victoria Advocate Notes Penn State sets a brand new single season attendance record when 856,066 fans pack Beaver Stadium. 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