Posted: Saturday, February 21, 2009, 5:23 PM | 7 comments |
 

Hope for PSU hoops
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This may be a Penn State football blog, but that doesn't mean the basketball team can't receive some occassional love. It is hoops season, after all, and the team is suddenly worthy of some attention. With Wednesday's road win at No. 18 Illinois, the Lions significantly upped their chances of snagging an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.

There's still work to do, but Penn State is on track to reach the Big Dance for the first time in eight years. What that would mean for the program overall cannot be underestimated. Here's a story in this morning's paper that takes a closer look at the Lions' recent struggles and coach Ed DeChellis' quest to turn things around in State College.

 
Posted by Jeff McLane @ 5:23 PM  Permalink | 7 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:05 PM, 02/24/2009
    nits=NIT...that's their big dance
    — natedog
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:27 AM, 03/04/2009
    Andrew Ott (Germantown Academy, Villanova transfer) and Jermaine Marshall (Red Land High School) are set to suit up for the Nittany Lions next season. Don't know what they will contribute.
    — michael2_19030
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:36 AM, 03/05/2009
    Even though PSU will most likely be crushed in the first round, it would be nice for them to get in
    — verve
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:04 PM, 03/06/2009
    Michael2_19030....are these guys legit prospects???
    — Jonesy
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:21 AM, 03/07/2009
    This program is on its way - 1st wins over Mich St and now their 2nd win last night over Ill- Jamelle Cornley and Andrew Jones are the real deal. If the Inq would cover PSU more (largest alumni in Philly area)- they would sell more papers and maybe not be going out of business.
    — Phillysports
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:31 PM, 03/18/2009
    Way to stay on top of this blog, Jeff. Your analysis is really insightful. Are you still preparing your story on the USC-Penn State Rose Bowl matchup???
    — Philth


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About Joe Juliano
Joe Juliano has been a staff writer for The Inquirer for 20 years, covering college sports, golf and the Penn Relays.

This season is Joe's fourth season on the paper's Penn State beat. He previously covered the Nittany Lions for United Press International from 1976 to 1984.

Joe McIntyre is a senior at Penn State majoring in journalism. He covered the Penn State football beat in 2011 for the Daily Collegian. Follow him on Twitter here @JoeMcIntyre5.
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