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Adrian Arrington WR Michigan JR
James Banks WR Carson-Newman JR
Earl Bennett WR Vanderbilt JR
Martellus Bennett TE Texas A&M JR
Davone Bess WR Hawaii JR
Calais Campbell DE Miami (FL) JR
Jamaal Charles RB Texas JR
Patrick Chung S Oregon JR
Ryan Clady OT Boise St. JR*
Anthony Collins OT Kansas JR
James Davis RB Clemson JR
Johnny Dingle DE West Virginia JR
Franklin Dunbar OT Middle Tenn. St.
Jermichael Finley TE Texas SO
Brandon Flowers CB Virginia Tech JR
Vernon Gholston DE Ohio St. JR*
Ryan Grice-Mullen WR Hawaii JR
Letroy Guion DT Florida St. JR
James Hardy WR Indiana JR
Derrick Harvey DE Florida JR
Geno Hayes OLB Florida St. JR
Erin Henderson OLB Maryland JR
Jack Ikegwuonu CB Wisconsin JR
DeSean Jackson WR California JR
Felix Jones RB Arkansas JR
Malcolm Kelly WR Oklahoma JR
Justin King CB Penn St. JR
Xavier Lee QB Florida St. JR
Curtis Lofton ILB Oklahoma JR
Mario Manningham WR Michigan JR
Jerod Mayo ILB Tennessee JR
Darren McFadden RB Arkansas JR*
Rashard Mendenhall RB Illinois JR
Phillip Merling DE Clemson JR
Alphonso Moran DT Kansas St. JR
DaJuan Morgan S North Carolina St. JR
Lamar Myles OLB Louisville JR
Brandon Ore RB Virginia Tech JR
Kenny Phillips S Miami (FL) JR
Chilo Rachal OG USC JR
Bobby Reid QB Oklahoma St
Ray Rice RB Rutgers JR
Orlando Scandrick CB Boise St
Pat Sims DT Auburn JR
Steve Slaton RB West Virginia JR*
Kevin Smith RB Central Florida JR
Reggie Smith S Oklahoma JR
Jonathan Stewart RB Oregon JR
Aqib Talib CB Kansas JR
Devin Thomas WR Michigan St. JR
Mario Urrutia WR Louisville JR
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Behrend Hockey looks to bounce back in 'OB
by Jess Carlson
sports editor
j1c.50 ISO psu.edu
In the first half of their season, The Penn State
Behrend hockey team proved that they have nation
al title potential, going 13-4-1 overall and 6-1 in the
challenging College Hockey East (CHE). With the
second half of the schedule containing some of
the top teams in the natio
will have their hands full
their national hopes alive.
Behrend ended 2007 on
disappointing note, going
2 in the Jackson Communitl
College Hockey
Tournament in Jackson, MI.
Losing to Lawrence Tech 5.
4 and Oakland University 5.
might have put a dent on tl
record, but Behrend coni
their fifth ranking in tilt
Division of the American
Hockey Association (ACHA). Senior Brysten
Jones, who had a goal and two assists in the JCC
Tournament, said that the team has moved on since
the poor performance at Michigan. "It was not how
we wanted to finish the season, but we have had
about a month to think about it and we are ready to
get hack on track this weekend."
Senior standout DJ Craven has had a heck of a
season so far, scoring 27 goals and 37 assists in 18
games. Sophomore Chris Simanic and Senior Dan
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Thiessen, who are on a line with Craven, are also
leading the way for Behrend in scoring. Simanic
has been avoiding a sophomore slump, with 24
goals and 33 assists in 18 games. Thiessen missed
five games earlier in the season due to a shoulder
injury, but has come on since the injury, with 16
goals and 21 assists in 13 games.
Sophomore goaltender Eric Thiessen has
ar, showing that there is a bright
between the pipes for Behrend.
Thiessen has gone 6-3 with a
.22 goals against average and a
;ave percentage of .893.
Recently, the CHE held
heir annual all-star game at the
RMU Island Sport Center in
`ittsburgh, PA. Behrend sent
'e players to compete in the
s competition and the all-star
Joining Craven. Simanic. and
n was sophomores Aaron Marks
and Matt Laskey. Marks. who participated in his
first all-star game. enjoy playing in the event and is
looking forward to the next half of the season. "I
participated in a few events and had a great time
throughout the weekend."
This weekend. Behrend will host the Akron Zips
On Frida\ Jan. 18. 9:20 pin al the Igloo Ice Arena.
This is the first ever nieetin, hem eel) Akron and
Behrend. On Saturday Jan. 19. Behrend travels in
Morgantown to take on West Virginia University at
9:30 p.m.
Steelers look to improve on 2007 season
by Jess Carlson
sports editor
.jlcsolB(wpsu.edu
It was not one of the Pittsburgh Steelers best sea
sons: however, it is safe to say that it was quite an
improvement from their 2006 season. Under the
direction of new head coach, Mike Tomlin, the
Steelers finished their season with a record of 10-7
and on top of the AFC North Division for the first
time in three years.
Prior to the start
the 2007 season, the
was a buzz of hostil
amongst the fans.
players and the fr;
chise. For stark.
many felt either Kt
Whisenhunt or R
Grimm were perk%
adequate candidal
for the open h(
coach position. I
only imagine the ut
annoyance when t
Steelers received thi
first loss of the seat
to the sub-par Ariz(
Cardinals, who
now coached
Whisenhunt. Fans CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
and players were also Rookie LaMarr Woodley tackles QB David Garrard
upset over t
sion to release loud mouth Joey Porter, as well as
not renew Alan Faneca's contract.
To top it all off, there was still clamor over
whether or not quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was
a reliable quarterback, or just a young guy who got
lucky in 2005, followed by a league leading 23
interceptions in 2006.
If there were still a lot of skeptics prior to their
first game in 2007, there most likely is not anymore.
Although they went one and out in the playoffs, in
retrospect the Steelers had somewhat of a solid sea
son. Roethlisberger, with a 104.1 passer rating and
32 touchdown passes, finished second in the league
behind the flawless and undefeated Tom Brady.
"Fast" Willie Parker had run for more than 1,200
yards for the third consecutive season, and had he
not broken his leg in game 15, he would have lead
the NFL in rushing yards. The Steeler defense was
ranked No. 1, and new head coach Mike Tomlin led
Coed Swimming: Deadline is Jan. 25 at 3 p.m.
Ping Pong: Deadline is Feb. 8 at 3 p.m.
Arena Football: Deadline is Feb. 8 at 3 p.m.
For more information contact Rob Wittman at rww3@psu.edu
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his time to a regular season record of 10-6; an
improvement from their 8-8 2006 season to say the
least. But along with the good numbers, there were
also some had. In the past two seasons Big Ben has
been sacked 93 times, 47 times in 2007. Needless
to say, the Steelers biggest improvement for next
season is the offensive line. The majority of the line
is old and no longer able to give Roethlisberger the
protection he needs and Parker the big blocks for an
open running lane. One of their biggest losses will
be All-Pro Guard Alan
tneca when he becomes
'ree agent on Feb. 29. It
is been known since the
Dallas Baker who is 6'3
Another improvement would be to find a power
runner. Parker is quick, but is not a power runner.
The Steelers need to find someone more like a
Jerome Bettis who can power run up the middle for
short yardage when it is needed; Najeh Davenport is
not the man for that job.
Maybe if the Steelers had not lost five starters to
injuries late in the season, they may have had a bet
ter chance of at least making it past the first round
of the playoffs.
In the meantime, while most players are enjoying
their off season vacationing somewhere in the trop
ics, WR Hines Ward is undergoing knee surgery and
will be expected to be able to begin training in about
six weeks. As for Big Ben. he is spending his off
season time working out at the IJPMC facility in the
South Side...oh. yeah, and taping commercials for
American Idol.
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ginning of the season
Lt it would be highly
likely Faneca would
,oethlisberger is push
and hoping for the
:eters to reconsider and
ep Faneca. Along with
, hopes of keeping
tneca, Big Ben is also
aping for tall receiver.
telt - tallest receiver,
lo saw playing time
s Nate Washington at
The Steelers have
signed a number of play
ers to future contracts,
date