Nine former Nittany Lions in NFL rookie mini-camps
5/14/13
Nine former Penn State football student-athletes participated in National Football League (NFL) rookie mini-camps this month, four of whom were in camps that concluded Sunday.
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2013 NFL Pro Day at Penn State
3/12/13
GoPSUsports.com goes inside Penn State's 2013 NFL Pro Day
Four Nittany Lions invited to NFL Scouting Combine
2/7/13
Four Penn State football student-athletes have been invited to participate in the National Football League's 2013 Scouting Combine, tied for the second-highest total in the Big Ten Conference.
The Nittany Lions participating in the event are defensive tackle Jordan Hill (Steelton), linebacker Gerald Hodges (Paulsboro, N.J.), linebacker Michael Mauti (Mandeville, La.) and center Matt Stankiewitch (Orwigsburg).
The 2013 NFL Scouting Combine is set for Feb. 20-26 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Bowman, Stupar lead Nittany Lions contingent at Super Bowl XLVII
1/22/13
When the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers clash in Super Bowl XLVII on Feb. 3, Penn State again will be well-represented on the field and the sidelines in New Orleans.
A pair of former "LinebackerU." standouts, NaVorro Bowman and Nate Stupar, played an instrumental role in helping San Francisco win its first NFC Championship in 18 years. Bowman earned All-Pro honors this season and Stupar is a member of the 49ers' practice squad. For the 42nd time in the Super Bowl's 47-game history, at least one Penn State alumnus will be a member of one of the teams (16 times in last 18 years).
Thirty-five former Nittany Lions have earned a total of 51 Super Bowl rings, most recently tackle Kareem McKenzie and defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy with the Super Bowl XLVI champion New York Giants. Tight end Andrew Quarless earned a Super Bowl ring with the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XLV.
Nine former Nittany Lions on NFL playoff teams
1/4/13
Nine former Nittany Lions playing in the National Football League are on playoff teams, with at least one Penn Stater on seven of the squads vying for the Super Bowl XLVII title.
There are 30 former Nittany Lions with NFL teams, placing Penn State in the Top 15 nationally among schools in producing current NFL players. Penn State has had at least one alumnus on a Super Bowl team for 41 of 46 title games. Thirty-four former Nittany Lions have earned a total of 51 Super Bowl rings as players, including tackle Kareem McKenzie and defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy with the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI.
Nittany Lions in the NFL: Week 17
1/3/13
With 28 Nittany Lions on National Football League rosters, Penn State is well represented in the professional ranks. Each week throughout the year, www.GoPSUsports.com will provide updates on the exploits of these former Nittany Lion greats. Top performances from week 17 of the 2012 season included Paul Posluszny's 10 tackles and two sacks, Michael Robinson's 10-yard touchdown reception and Bryan Scott's interception and four stops.
Trio of former Nittany Lions to play in 2013 NFL Pro Bowl
12/29/12
A trio of former Penn State standouts -- NaVorro Bowman, Tamba Hali and Cameron Wake -- have been selected to the 2013 Pro Bowl. Hali and Wake were named starters for the AFC.
A linebacker with the San Francisco 49ers, Bowman earns his first Pro Bowl berth. A linebacker with the Kansas City Chiefs, Hali was selected to his second consecutive Pro Bowl. A defensive end with the Miami Dolphins, Wake earns his second Pro Bowl berth in the past three seasons.
Nittany Lions in the NFL: Week 15
12/21/12
With 28 Nittany Lions on National Football League rosters, Penn State is well represented in the professional ranks. Each week throughout the year, www.GoPSUsports.com will provide updates on the exploits of these former Nittany Lion greats. Top performances from week 15 of the 2012 season included Navorro Bowman's 11 tackles against the Patriots, Paul Posluszny's 10 stops against the Dolphins and Evan Royster's four-yard touchdown run.
Nittany Lions in the NFL: Week 14
12/13/12
With 26 Nittany Lions on National Football League rosters, Penn State is well represented in the professional ranks. Each week throughout the year, www.GoPSUsports.com will provide updates on the exploits of these former Nittany Lion greats. Top performances from week 14 of the 2012 season included Cameron Wake's three sacks and one forced fumble against the 49ers and Tamba Hali's two-sack outing against the Browns.
Nittany Lions in the NFL: Week 12
11/29/12
With 26 Nittany Lions on National Football League rosters, Penn State is well represented in the professional ranks. Each week throughout the year, www.GoPSUsports.com will provide updates on the exploits of these former Nittany Lion greats. Top performances from week 12 of the 2012 season included Jared Odrick's four tackles, including a sack and two TFL, against the Seahawks and Paul Posluszny's seven stops and a forced fumble against Tennessee.
Nittany Lions in the NFL: Week 10
11/14/12
With 27 Nittany Lions on National Football League rosters, Penn State is well represented in the professional ranks. Each week throughout the year, www.GoPSUsports.com will provide updates on the exploits of these former Nittany Lion greats. Top performances from week 10 of the 2012 season included linebacker Navorro Bowman's game-high 13 tackles against the Rams.
Nittany Lions in the NFL: Week Nine
11/8/12
With 27 Nittany Lions on National Football League rosters, Penn State is well represented in the professional ranks. Each week throughout the year, www.GoPSUsports.com will provide updates on the exploits of these former Nittany Lion greats. Top performances from week nine of the 2012 season included linebacker Tamba Hali's (Kansas City) nine tackles (six solo), including one sack, against the Chargers and defensive end Cameron Wake's (Miami) four tackles, one sack and a forced fumble against the Colts.
Nittany Lions in the NFL: Week Eight
11/1/12
With 26 Nittany Lions on National Football League rosters, Penn State is well represented in the professional ranks. Each week throughout the year, www.GoPSUsports.com will provide updates on the exploits of these former Nittany Lion greats. Top performances from week eight of the 2012 season included Robbie Gould's (Chicago) game-winning, 41-yard field as time expired against the Panthers.
Nittany Lions in the NFL: Week Seven
10/26/12
With 26 Nittany Lions on National Football League rosters, Penn State is well represented in the professional ranks. Each week throughout the year, www.GoPSUsports.com will provide updates on the exploits of these former Nittany Lion greats. Top performances from week seven of the 2012 season included Devon Still's (Cincinnati) sack and forced fumble against the Steelers and Paul Posluszny's (Jacksonville) team-leading eight stops against the Raiders.
Nittany Lions in the NFL: Week Six
10/19/12
With 26 Nittany Lions on National Football League rosters, Penn State is well represented in the professional ranks. Top performances from week six of the 2012 season included Cameron Wake's (Miami) three tackles and a sack against the Rams and Tim Shaw's (Tennessee) blocked punt that resulted in a touchdown in the Titans' victory against the Steelers.
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Nine former Nittany Lions in NFL rookie mini-camps
5/14/13
Nine former Penn State football student-athletes participated in National Football League (NFL) rookie mini-camps this month, four of whom were in camps that concluded Sunday.
2013 NFL Pro Day at Penn State
3/12/13
GoPSUsports.com goes inside Penn State's 2013 NFL Pro Day
Four Nittany Lions invited to NFL Scouting Combine
2/7/13
Four Penn State football student-athletes have been invited to participate in the National Football League's 2013 Scouting Combine, tied for the second-highest total in the Big Ten Conference.
The Nittany Lions participating in the event are defensive tackle Jordan Hill (Steelton), linebacker Gerald Hodges (Paulsboro, N.J.), linebacker Michael Mauti (Mandeville, La.) and center Matt Stankiewitch (Orwigsburg).
The 2013 NFL Scouting Combine is set for Feb. 20-26 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Bowman, Stupar lead Nittany Lions contingent at Super Bowl XLVII
1/22/13
When the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers clash in Super Bowl XLVII on Feb. 3, Penn State again will be well-represented on the field and the sidelines in New Orleans.
A pair of former "LinebackerU." standouts, NaVorro Bowman and Nate Stupar, played an instrumental role in helping San Francisco win its first NFC Championship in 18 years. Bowman earned All-Pro honors this season and Stupar is a member of the 49ers' practice squad. For the 42nd time in the Super Bowl's 47-game history, at least one Penn State alumnus will be a member of one of the teams (16 times in last 18 years).
Thirty-five former Nittany Lions have earned a total of 51 Super Bowl rings, most recently tackle Kareem McKenzie and defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy with the Super Bowl XLVI champion New York Giants. Tight end Andrew Quarless earned a Super Bowl ring with the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XLV.
Nine former Nittany Lions on NFL playoff teams
1/4/13
Nine former Nittany Lions playing in the National Football League are on playoff teams, with at least one Penn Stater on seven of the squads vying for the Super Bowl XLVII title.
There are 30 former Nittany Lions with NFL teams, placing Penn State in the Top 15 nationally among schools in producing current NFL players. Penn State has had at least one alumnus on a Super Bowl team for 41 of 46 title games. Thirty-four former Nittany Lions have earned a total of 51 Super Bowl rings as players, including tackle Kareem McKenzie and defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy with the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI.
Nittany Lions in the NFL: Week 17
1/3/13
With 28 Nittany Lions on National Football League rosters, Penn State is well represented in the professional ranks. Each week throughout the year, www.GoPSUsports.com will provide updates on the exploits of these former Nittany Lion greats. Top performances from week 17 of the 2012 season included Paul Posluszny's 10 tackles and two sacks, Michael Robinson's 10-yard touchdown reception and Bryan Scott's interception and four stops.
Trio of former Nittany Lions to play in 2013 NFL Pro Bowl
12/29/12
A trio of former Penn State standouts -- NaVorro Bowman, Tamba Hali and Cameron Wake -- have been selected to the 2013 Pro Bowl. Hali and Wake were named starters for the AFC.
A linebacker with the San Francisco 49ers, Bowman earns his first Pro Bowl berth. A linebacker with the Kansas City Chiefs, Hali was selected to his second consecutive Pro Bowl. A defensive end with the Miami Dolphins, Wake earns his second Pro Bowl berth in the past three seasons.
Nittany Lions in the NFL: Week 15
12/21/12
With 28 Nittany Lions on National Football League rosters, Penn State is well represented in the professional ranks. Each week throughout the year, www.GoPSUsports.com will provide updates on the exploits of these former Nittany Lion greats. Top performances from week 15 of the 2012 season included Navorro Bowman's 11 tackles against the Patriots, Paul Posluszny's 10 stops against the Dolphins and Evan Royster's four-yard touchdown run.
Nittany Lions in the NFL: Week 14
12/13/12
With 26 Nittany Lions on National Football League rosters, Penn State is well represented in the professional ranks. Each week throughout the year, www.GoPSUsports.com will provide updates on the exploits of these former Nittany Lion greats. Top performances from week 14 of the 2012 season included Cameron Wake's three sacks and one forced fumble against the 49ers and Tamba Hali's two-sack outing against the Browns.
Nittany Lions in the NFL: Week 12
11/29/12
With 26 Nittany Lions on National Football League rosters, Penn State is well represented in the professional ranks. Each week throughout the year, www.GoPSUsports.com will provide updates on the exploits of these former Nittany Lion greats. Top performances from week 12 of the 2012 season included Jared Odrick's four tackles, including a sack and two TFL, against the Seahawks and Paul Posluszny's seven stops and a forced fumble against Tennessee.
Nittany Lions in the NFL: Week 10
11/14/12
With 27 Nittany Lions on National Football League rosters, Penn State is well represented in the professional ranks. Each week throughout the year, www.GoPSUsports.com will provide updates on the exploits of these former Nittany Lion greats. Top performances from week 10 of the 2012 season included linebacker Navorro Bowman's game-high 13 tackles against the Rams.
Nittany Lions in the NFL: Week Nine
11/8/12
With 27 Nittany Lions on National Football League rosters, Penn State is well represented in the professional ranks. Each week throughout the year, www.GoPSUsports.com will provide updates on the exploits of these former Nittany Lion greats. Top performances from week nine of the 2012 season included linebacker Tamba Hali's (Kansas City) nine tackles (six solo), including one sack, against the Chargers and defensive end Cameron Wake's (Miami) four tackles, one sack and a forced fumble against the Colts.
Nittany Lions in the NFL: Week Eight
11/1/12
With 26 Nittany Lions on National Football League rosters, Penn State is well represented in the professional ranks. Each week throughout the year, www.GoPSUsports.com will provide updates on the exploits of these former Nittany Lion greats. Top performances from week eight of the 2012 season included Robbie Gould's (Chicago) game-winning, 41-yard field as time expired against the Panthers.
Nittany Lions in the NFL: Week Seven
10/26/12
With 26 Nittany Lions on National Football League rosters, Penn State is well represented in the professional ranks. Each week throughout the year, www.GoPSUsports.com will provide updates on the exploits of these former Nittany Lion greats. Top performances from week seven of the 2012 season included Devon Still's (Cincinnati) sack and forced fumble against the Steelers and Paul Posluszny's (Jacksonville) team-leading eight stops against the Raiders.
Nittany Lions in the NFL: Week Six
10/19/12
With 26 Nittany Lions on National Football League rosters, Penn State is well represented in the professional ranks. Top performances from week six of the 2012 season included Cameron Wake's (Miami) three tackles and a sack against the Rams and Tim Shaw's (Tennessee) blocked punt that resulted in a touchdown in the Titans' victory against the Steelers.