2008 Media Day 1
More than 160 media members gathered at Beaver Stadium for Joe Paterno's annual pre-season press conference. "I really like this squad," he said. "They've gathered together and made up their minds that they are going to be a good football team. I think they have the potential to do that."
2008 Media Day 2
Redshirt freshman running back Stephfon Green wowed teammates and coaches in practices last season and showed fans a glimpse of his impressive speed with a touchdown run in April's Blue-White Game. Green and sophomore Evan Royster expect to compete for the starting tailback position, but Green said all the Lion running backs are good friends. "We've got a tight relationship," Green said. "The... Read more ›
2008 Media Day 3
Senior wideouts Deon Butler (left) and Derrick Williams (right) join with fellow senior Jordan Norwood to form one of the Big Ten's most formidable and experienced receiver corps. Williams is excited by the potential of the Nittany Lion offense in 2008. "It's looking good," Williams said. "We're very explosive. I think this year can be one of the offenses I've been a part of. All the... Read more ›
2008 Media Day 4
Quarterbacks Daryll Clark (left) and Pat Devlin (right) may both see time behind center throughout the 2008 season. "I think they've both done well," Paterno said of the signal callers. "And everyone keeps pushing [senior quarterback Paul] Cianciolo to the side, but I don't. The quarterbacks are obviously comfortable with the three kids [wide receivers Norwood, Butler and Williams] who have... Read more ›
2008 Media Day 5
Senior kicker Kevin Kelly chats with a reporter on the practice field outside Holuba Hall. Kelly became Penn State football's all-time leading scorer last season.
2008 Media Day 6
Redshirt sophomore Evan Royster will likely see significant time at tailback this fall after an impressive 2007 campaign that saw him gain 513 yards on the ground, on a stellar 6.3 yards per carry, in backing up 1000 yard rusher Rodney Kinlaw. With Kinlaw now in the NFL, Royster would figure to be the main ball-carrier, but he said he is excited about the depth Penn State has at the position... Read more ›
2008 Media Day 7
Members of the football team got in on the interviewing act at Media Day, as senior fullback Dan Lawlor turned reporter and grilled a few of his teammates.
2008 Media Day 8
All-Big Ten Center A.Q. Shipley joins three other seniors as team captains and steers a veteran offensive line that came together well during the 2007 campaign.
2008 Media Day 9
Junior defensive end Maurice Evans had an outstanding sophomore season in 2007, and is considered by most experts to be among the best defensive players in the Big Ten for 2008. "Maurice has a lot of ability" Paterno said. "He had a good year last year and he's been very, very good in pre-season practice so far. He's a good football player. He doesn't realize how good he can be."
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2008 Media Day 10
Standout linebacker Sean Lee was expected to be the leader of the Penn State defense in 2008, but an ACL tear in the spring will sideline him for the season. He'll return to the field in 2009, but was still elected a captain for this year's squad. Paterno included him on the 105-man practice roster because of his leadership and mentoring abilities. "We've included Lee even though he can't work... Read more ›
2008 Media Day 11
Offensive coordinator Galen Hall (center) talks with linebackers coach Ron Vanderlinden (right) and Penn State athletics historian Lou Prato (left) during 2008 Football Media Day on the football practice field. For more photos from Media Day visit live.psu.edu/stilllife/1770 online.
Saturday, August 8, 2020
