Player of the Week: Big Ten
On an emotion-charged day when Penn State honored a senior who unfortunately couldn’t play (linebacker Michael Mauti), another veteran defender turned in an unbelievable performance in his final game at Beaver Stadium. For…
O’Brien, Meyer are right fits at right time
Penn State senior defensive tackle Jordan Hill knew about the rumblings last year that Urban Meyer might be interested in succeeding Joe Paterno. He noticed when Meyer attended Nittany Lions practices as part…
Video: Penn State’s Jordan Hill
Penn State defensive tackle Jordan Hill talks about his big performance against Iowa and looks ahead to Ohio State. Continue reading at ESPN.com – Big Ten Blog
NittanyNation links: Hill adjusting
Josh Moyer writes: Jordan Hill knew expectations for him were high entering this season. But teams are game-planning against him, limiting his production. Moyer writes : Five questions with safety recruit Kasey Gaines….
Penn State beats Navy 34-7 for O’Brien’s 1st win
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Matt McGloin had been waiting to make this call. The seconds were ticking down in Penn State’s 34-7 win Saturday over Navy, so the senior quarterback got teammates Jordan Hill and Gerald Hodges to sneak up behind rookie head coach Bill O’Brien to douse him with a bucket of water. ”I said ‘Hey listen, it’s his first win as a head coach. You’ve got to give it to him,”’ McGloin said with a laugh. It was too much to resist. Penn State football finally had a victory to celebrate. McGloin threw for 231 yards and four touchdowns, Allen Robinson torched the Midshipmen secondary with 136 yards and three scores, and the Nittany Lions (1-2) rolled to the morale-boosting win following two draining losses to open a season of change in Happy Valley. ”In many ways, it was a long…
Video: Penn State DT Jordan Hill
Penn State DT Jordan Hill talks about the Nittany Lions’ difficult week and how the players have tried to stick together. Continue reading at ESPN.com – Big Ten Blog
Poll: Big Ten’s top offensive tandem
Last week, you were asked to identify the Big Ten’s top defensive tandem entering the 2012 season. Michigan State’s standout pair — defensive end William Gholston and cornerback Johnny Adams — pulled away…
Video: Offseason spotlight — Penn State
Tight ends Kevin Haplea and Garry Gilliam and defensive tackle Jordan Hill are among those needing big offseasons before Year 1 of the Bill O’Brien era at Penn State. Continue reading at ESPN.com…
PSU’s Hill returning for senior season
Penn State defensive tackle Jordan Hill is returning for his senior season. Hill confirmed his decision to WHTM-TV in Harrisburg. He had requested an evaluation from the NFL draft advisory committee. Hill quietly…
