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With 6-0 start, Penn St. is making the grade

By Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer

For those who have been Phillied up or Eagled down, there's a college football team in the middle of the state that is unbeaten, ranked No. 6 in the nation, and poised to give its legendary coach one last hurrah.

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Penn St. foes may see diet of Royster: More running might be on the menu the next 3 weeks.

By Jeff McLane , Inquirer Staff Writer

The Evan Royster Surprise is just one selection on the Penn State "spread HD" menu. It's a zesty running back, topped with great vision, finished with agility, and best if served behind a full-bodied offensive line. And it may turn out to be the featured dish in the Nittany Lions' multifaceted offense.
Will player dismissals catch up to Penn State?: By BERNARD FERNANDEZ , fernanb@phillynews.com

Defensive tackles Chris Baker and Phil Taylor, dismissed from the team in August by coach Joe Paterno for unspecified violations of team rules, almost certainly would have been on the field.
Box-bound Paterno says coaching from above not a big concern: By Jeff McLane , Inquirer Staff Writer

In 1999, after seven games of confinement in the coaches' box and successful knee-replacement surgery, Barry Alvarez had two choices.
Two redshirt freshmen step up for Penn State: By BERNARD FERNANDEZ , fernanb@phillynews.com

Not that they would want to wish any teammate harm, but Penn State cornerback A.J. Wallace's tender hamstring led to a row of falling dominoes that ultimately benefited two young Nittany Lions who have emerged as stars of the future and, just maybe, the present.