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01/26/12--11:16: 'A Memorial for Joe' Paterno, live from the Bryce Jordan Center (chan 1466002)

The Daily Collegian will provide updates throughout "A Memorial for Joe" Paterno this afternoon.


01/26/12--15:40: No. 18 Lady Lions prepare for tests in the state of Michigan (chan 1466002)

The No. 18 Lady Lions (15-4, 5-2 Big Ten) are in the state of Michigan to take on two of...


01/27/12--01:00: Fencers to host invitational Saturday (chan 1466002)

Hoping to prove the legitimacy in being ranked the No. 1 men's and women's fencing team in the country, Penn State will play its final home match of the 2011-12 this Saturday. Players take pride in the No. 1 ranking, but claim that it does not matter in the grand scheme of things.


01/27/12--01:00: Blackledge talks about loyalty and commitment (chan 1466002)

Joe Paterno picked up Todd Blackledge from Mifflin Hall in 1980 and took him to a nearby park. The two sat down on the bench and the late coach told the quarterback he would not be the starter that year. Four games into that season, Blackledge was starting under center. Just a few short years later, in 1982, Blackledge led the Nittany Lions to their first national title, a win over No. 1 Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.


01/27/12--01:00: Michael Mauti speaks about his recruitment at memorial (chan 1466002)

Michael Mauti recalled sitting in Joe Paterno's office as a potential recruit when the coach asked him "What's it gonna be kid?" Mauti acted on impulse.


01/27/12--01:00: Robinson comes in from Pro Bowl (chan 1466002)

Michael Robinson wouldn't miss being in State College yesterday for anything in the world. He wouldn't even allow the more than 5,500 miles that stand between Honolulu, Hawaii and State College, Pa. from him being at the Bryce Jordan Center on Thursday.


01/27/12--01:00: Lady Lions crush Michigan again (chan 1466002)

After the No. 18 Lady Lions defeated Michigan on Jan. 12, 78-63 by shooting 55.4 percent from the floor and 57 percent in the first half, Wolverine coach Kevin Borseth said, "They're gonna shoot 57 percent against us, for the most part, no matter what we do. They did it last year, they did it this time, they're probably gonna do it again next time."


01/27/12--01:00: Former player reflects on coach's support (chan 1466002)

Marrone, a member of Paterno's 1995 squad that won the Rose Bowl, spoke Thursday at "A Memorial for Joe," and represented Paterno's players from the 1990s. He also spoke for all of Paterno's former players who may not have had as much fame as others.


01/27/12--01:00: Wrestling Lions prepare for another Top-Five match-up (chan 1466002)

For months, one date was a focal point on the schedule. That date came and passed last Sunday as the Penn State wrestling team defeated Big Ten rival Iowa in a battle of top-five teams.And now, just one week later, the No. 2 Nittany Lions will do it all over again. The No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes, who also defeated Iowa in a dual last Friday, will visit Rec Hall on Sunday to challenge the Lions.


01/27/12--01:00: Football means family for Charlie Pittman (chan 1466002)

Charles Pittman is no more than 20 pounds and can fit in the palm of a hand. He has never thrown a football in front of thousands of fans in Beaver Stadium. He has never attempted to tackle a bruising ball carrier there. He has never caught a deep post in the north endzone.


01/27/12--01:00: Men's gymnastics team feels pressure from coach (chan 1466002)

The men's gymnastics team made adjustments this past week to improve on their performance from No.7 Michigan. Head coach Randy Jepson said he tried to get the gymnasts to "raise their level at practice." "I've yelled a lot...I haven't liked any of the attitudes I've seen," Jepson said. "We're better than that."


01/27/12--01:00: Cefalo speaks about Paterno's legacy (chan 1466002)

Jimmy Cefalo is tired of receiving the same question. Over and over again during the last few days, the former Nittany Lion has been asked by reporters and members of the media: What's Joe Paterno's legacy?


01/27/12--17:25: Penn State men's volleyball defeats Stanford (chan 1466002)

After suffering its first loss of the season last Saturday against No.7 Lewis, the No. 8 Penn State men’s volleyball...


01/27/12--22:55: Icers to play in 'hostile' environment during weekend (chan 1466002)

“Gang Green,” the Ohio Bobcats student section , will be waiting. The seating in Bird Arena allows fans to...