Smoke MSU's Lavaile Richardson catches a Jeff Smoker 2nd-half mances by key juniors pass narrowing Penn State's lead to 28-10. offerred what we can Michigan State quarterback Jeff Smoker, a Pennsylvania native who turned down an opportunity to attend Penn State, was snuffed out by the Nittany Lions 42-23 at Beaver Stadium Saturday. Meanwhile, Penn State quar terback Rashard Casey, playing in his final game for the Lions, threw for 218 yards and ,rushed for another 38. The Lions scored on their first four possessions and led 28-3 at the half. They went on to score on their first two possessions of PSU SNUFFS OUT SMOKER AND MICHIGAN ST. 42-23 second half and t their lead to 42- After (oker six times, the tany Lions knocked i out of the game held on to win 42- They sacked back quarterback Ryan Dyke twice for a al of eight for the everal seniors for n State, including ey, had stellar Linebacker Lin Kurpeikis, fun k Mike Cerimelli safety James Boyd played their last mes for Penn State ldmirable fashion. Meanwhile, perfor- only hope is a preview of next year. Larry Johnson ran for 94 yards including a 58-yard touch- This Photos and Story By Edward Capozzi Capital Times Staff Writer sacking down run while Eric McCoo rushed for 71 yards including a 31- yard touchdown reception. After a 1-4 start, the Lions won four of their last seven to end the sea son at 5=7. The Lions beat Purdue, Indiana, Illinois and finally Michigan State to sal vage what could have been their worst season Penn State fans look foward in history. In 1988, the Lions went 5-7 in the only other losing season under Joe Paterno. Junior Eric McCoo rushed for a total of 692 yards this season, and Me 230 - Across From McDonalds Penn Oafs Me EVERY WEdNEsdAy DJ, The Fmk 11* Spins Today's Hottest Musk Food & Drink Specials For Under $l. BRING YOUR COLLEGE ID.. DOOR PRIZES & WEEKLY GIVEAWAYS Y:717 / I ' COMIFILIMENIAINV SOW Mit 1110101MIEDOMME1116 classmate Larry Johnson ran for an encouraging 358 yards. Considering what they've done this year, these two tailbacks should make next season interesting. The win to basketball season Bryant next season. That's all folks! Is r SPORTS giv es Paterno 322 career wins, one shy of Bear Bryant's all time career record of 323. He should easi- ly surpass i *: 1 0 ,n 11, 4 1 ' 7- 10 t al l till 11 1 41,,,ir051. 2 0 110 P ," e
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