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quarterbacking options.
True freshman Paul Jones,
once regarded as one of
Penn State's "future" proj
ects for quarterback, is also
in the mix, though many ex
pect him to redshirt his
freshman year.
Finally, former walk-on
Matt McGloin rounds out
the four-headed beast that is
the Penn State quarterback
crisis, though he faces long
odds in winning the starting
gig.
Another problem that
arose for JoePa and his team
was forcing to red shirt run
ning back Brandon
Beachum after he tore the
ACL in his right knee last
November. Fortunately he
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Basketball athletes: Unity after Brazil trip
"When you put all
that together the
kids really gain an
appreciation for the
beauty of Brazil and
the different
cultures."
Dave Niland
Head coach
MEN'S SOCCER
Chance of a lifetime:
"Clinics were great,
I definitely feel like
we had a positive
impact on the kids.
It's weird to think,
but they don't see
Americans that
often."
Zach Herd
Senior defensemen
Four big names for Penn State: (left to right) Penn State Quarterbacks Robert Bolden, Paul Jones, Matt McGloin, and Kevin Newsome
will still have two years of
eligibility left after the sea
son, and senior running
back Stephfon Green will be
forced to pick up the slack.
However, one big setback
is still the offensive line for
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tremendous place in a lot
of different ways."
Not only did the team
help the local children
with their English, but the
players and coaches also
held a clinic introducing
the children to their drills
and workouts. The chal
lenge of not speaking the
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often. Hanging out and
kicking the ball around
with the kids was awe
some. At all the clinics the
kids hung around after
and watched our games.
They would surround our
bench, watch our every
action, and ask us for
everything we had. It
didn't matter if it was our
dirty socks or a new soc
cer ball, they would take
anything you gave them."
The team was able to
the Lions. It is extremely
difficult to judge any quar
terback if they get no pro
tection from the line, part of
the reason the QB decision
is such a hard one to make.
And also the running game
same language did not
discourage them from
doing a great job.
"That to me was the
most significant part of
the trip in a lot of ways
because we were able to
interact a lot and see
some things that you just
don't see in this country,"
said Niland.
Though the team didn't
players get perspective
grow closer after spend
ing such an amazing trip
together, and that chem
istry will help them on the
field as the men look to
win the AMCC this year.
With such a strong re
turning team, and a great
group of freshmen, the
men will only look to im
prove off of the success
the achieved last year.
After winning the ECAC,
the men have their goals
set to go on to the NCAA
tournament.
The Lions finished with
will go no-where without
any push from the young 0-
line.
Special teams were under
a lot of scrutiny after the two
disappointing losses last
year to lowa and Ohio State,
want to leave, they came
home with a better under
standing of the country
and its culture.
"Overall it was the per
fect trip, we not only got
better as a basketball
team but we became
closer friends and better
people," said sophomore
Adam Palcic.
a mark of 18-5-2, setting a
school record for wins.
After being ranked num
ber one in the preseason
polls, all of the Behrend
men realize that the unity
gained on this trip can
help them win.
"Our team is definitely
closer after spending tens
day together in Brazil,"
said Herd. "Memories we
made together this sum
mer will never be forgot
ten and will be a common
bond we can share for the
rest of our lives."
specifically in returning
punts and kick-offs. A few
talented sophomores have
come out of the woodwork
though and show some
promise for the problem.
Wide receiver Justin
Adam Palcic, contributed photo
The men's basketball team were amazed by the beauty of Brazil and
were able to travel around the countryside.
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Brown had the most success
from last season in his lim
ited opportunities, but all
eyes are on the 5'7" 160 lbs.
Devon Smith who is being
regarded as one of the
fastest players in the sport.
Durability issues are always
a concern for someone so
small, but more times than
not, quickness and smarts
will outdo most linebackers
in the open field.
With a few things going
their way, and a little bit of
luck in problematic areas,
the Penn State Nittany Lions
could make for a promising
season. Penn State always
attracts a certain level of at
tention. They could certainly
turn some heads by defeat
ing #1 Alabama early on in
the season.
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