Diesel - 2theLion Tailgate

So, we'll be heading out to the tailgates early this year (at leastat the beginning of the season) - PSU has announced the start times for the first 3 home games (to add to those already announced) - so far the home season looks thus:September 5 - Akron - 12pmSeptember 12 - Syracuse - 12pmSeptember...

Following mini-camp, the Seahawk rookies have been taking part in a 2 week work-out before their summer break.Seattle's strength and conditioning coach, Mike Clark, explained that it gives them a chance to see the strength levels of the rookies and to get them into a routine.“So the beauty of...

Steelers signed 3 of their 6 draft picks, including center, AQ Shipley.

Although it's way too early to speculate on any result in the appeal process, Orson Swindle over at EDSBS apparently has access to some phone call transcripts - oh, the perks of the mainstream media...

that we're on our way.Per CDT online...The Patton Township Board of Supervisors, following the lead of State College Borough Council, approved an ordinance Wednesday that allows township residents in single-family homes to keep chicken hens.The ordinance passed 3-1, with Josh Troxell, Jeff Luck and...

This week Derrick Williams, Detroit Lions' rookie, spoke with the Detroit Free Press about his upcoming rookie season and how he is acclimating to the area.He's just as charming as ever.And, omz, if that isn't the cutest picture ever - And don't be hatin' on the tat - it's cause he's fast...HT: ...

The brainwashing continues.We did some resistance swivel chair training this morning - of course, his 4 year old sister showed a little more dedication - but there is time.

So, in the 50th (yes, 50th) round of the MLB draft, our own Anthony Scirrotto was selected by the Kansas City Royals.Pitcher, Scott Kelley was also picked by the Royals, in round 23...

What the heck are we supposed to do on Saturday when there's no football? Shopping? Clean the house and do laundry...

Jordan Norwood has been working out with the Cleveland Browns while donning the number 2.I'm sure Deon is jealous.

Since the Blue White game we've been discussing/brainstorming some possible themes and improvements for the tailgate...

According to the Seahawkaddicts, Deon Butler has changed his jersey number (from 85) to 11. Seahawks.com confirms.He's #1 twice.He is not normal.Oh, and Aaron is doing well.

What's a ship captain's least favorite vegetable?a leek.har har.Anyway - earlier this week PSU announced that Sean Lee (LB) and Daryll Clark (QB) had been elected as co-captains of the 2009 Penn State Football team.Excellent, obvious choices.Go State!

Talor Battle is one of 15 players invited to attend the 2009 USA Basketball World University Games Team Trials.During the camp (in Colorado Springs, Co), the players will compete for 12 spots on the USA touring team.Battle will join players from schools such as Villanova, unc, tosu, Kansas,...

yes.it has been way too long since I've posted - something, anything.I blame Twitter!and the weather.and Clyde Drexler.

So, many of our recently drafted and signed Penn Staters are now (at least, for now) officially members of NFL squads - with numbers and everything.Aaron Maybin is now Bills #58.Deon Butler is Seattle #85 (Bobby was 84).AQ Shipley will be stretching out the #61 for the Steelers this summer.Josh...

Our own Curt Warner has been elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. Curt was a standout running back for the Lions and an integral part of Penn State's first National Championship team.Great article on GoPSUsports.comphoto: GoPSUsports.com

Check out this awesome picture of our own P.J. on CentreDaily.com from the Blue White tailgate on Saturday!Photo: Craig Houtz, Centre Daily Times

Just a quick summary of our Penn Staters and the 2009 NFL Draft...ROUND 1: 11th pick overall - Aaron Maybin (DE) - Buffalo Bills...

Tailgaters - we'll see you on Saturday. If you want to drive in with us we'll be meeting at the NLI at 0730 to convoy to the stadium. The plan is to park in the (green) parking lots behind the West stands (pressbox side). Look for the black and white checkered flag...

Remembering those who were lost.

PSU/the big ten has announced game times for 2 of PSU's fall football games:The September 26th clash against iowa kicks off at 8pm - and will be broadcast somewhere on the ABC family of sports channels.And, PSU's October 24th game at northwestern posts a 4:30pm (EST) start time (look for that game...

Yes, we're still here - it's just been an amazingly busy April (so far)...

Well, what's new about it is that it's a basketball game.Penn State will play notre dame in the semi-finals of the 2009 NIT tournament...

PSU Men's basketball faces florida tonight in gainesville in the quarterfinals of the NIT tournament.A win will send the Lions back to Madison Square Garden.Penn State tips off at 9pm - the game is televised (wow!) on ESPN.

The Big Ten Men's Basketball tournament starts(ed) today -Penn State (6) plays Indiana (11) tonight at 5pm (EST) on ESPN2 - The games are being played in Indianapolis - so it's certainly not a "gimme" game.And, of course, the winner faces Purdue tomorrow (and yes, the games are still in...

I'll admit it - I did. I switched off the PSU Illinois game last night - the Illini trotted out to an early lead and I (as it would turn out, mistakenly) gave in to the "I don't want to watch this" and "I'm just jinxing them, let's watch Hell's Kitchen" emotions...

It's always fun to see the "new" roster - and analyze where, how and when all of the talent (old and new) is being utilized -there are a few number shifts -new #s 2, 3, and 7a new #11and a new #12...is it football yet?