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Could it be the best time EVER to be a PSU sports fan?

  • I know PSU is still recovering from the loss of JoePa and the Sandusky scandal...but just in terms of the sports teams:

    Football looks to be on the rise with outstanding recruiting, an overall better staff, new schemes, better S&C, etc. We already have the facilities, tradition, and fan support. Also, the B1G seems to be on the rise as a conference with OSU and Mich looking like they used to, Wisky continuing to play great, and the addition of Nebraska.

    Mens basketball also looks promising under Chambers who is proving he can recruit the guys that we were never able to before. If we are able to land Jeter, the next several years could be very successful if Pat can continue to build and recruit. I exect to see more and more wins followed by growing fan support and tournament births.

    Hockey is obviously on the rise as we enter D1 play and await a brand new, state of the art, hockey arena. Fan support wont be an issue and the coach seems to be able to recruit well.

    Wrestling is obviously DOMINANT under Sanderson. With back-to-back national championships in hand, the Lion grapplers are probably favorites to win again next season. This could be a dynasty for the record books.

    Womens Basketball is also looking very impressive under Washington. She is recruiting AA type players and had a very successful season last year.

    LaX looks to be on the rise although I dont know much about the team. I know we have had some nice wins recently.

    Finally, we all know that our volleyball teams are always some of the most successful in the country.

    I believe we are strong in gymnastics as well. I cant say I know much about other sports like soccer, baseball, and softball.

    I think it is a GREAT time to be a PSU fan and the next several years should be a great ride with lots of success for our mens and womens athletic teams.

    rummel49

  • rummel49 said...

    I know PSU is still recovering from the loss of JoePa and the Sandusky scandal...but just in terms of the sports teams:

    Football looks to be on the rise with outstanding recruiting, an overall better staff, new schemes, better S&C, etc. We already have the facilities, tradition, and fan support. Also, the B1G seems to be on the rise as a conference with OSU and Mich looking like they used to, Wisky continuing to play great, and the addition of Nebraska.

    Mens basketball also looks promising under Chambers who is proving he can recruit the guys that we were never able to before. If we are able to land Jeter, the next several years could be very successful if Pat can continue to build and recruit. I exect to see more and more wins followed by growing fan support and tournament births.

    Hockey is obviously on the rise as we enter D1 play and await a brand new, state of the art, hockey arena. Fan support wont be an issue and the coach seems to be able to recruit well.

    Wrestling is obviously DOMINANT under Sanderson. With back-to-back national championships in hand, the Lion grapplers are probably favorites to win again next season. This could be a dynasty for the record books.

    Womens Basketball is also looking very impressive under Washington. She is recruiting AA type players and had a very successful season last year.

    LaX looks to be on the rise although I dont know much about the team. I know we have had some nice wins recently.

    Finally, we all know that our volleyball teams are always some of the most successful in the country.

    I believe we are strong in gymnastics as well. I cant say I know much about other sports like soccer, baseball, and softball.

    I think it is a GREAT time to be a PSU fan and the next several years should be a great ride with lots of success for our mens and womens athletic teams.

    ever seems drastic, im going to wait a year or two longer, hope for the same success with those programs but hope out hockey team really takes off now that we are D1 and have Guy leading the charge

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  • For me anyways the best time would have to be right after PSU won their 2nd national title in football. I was only 1 at the time so I obviously don't remember it but still I really can't imagine a better time.

    PSUJT0409

  • Joe Paterno got ousted in scandal, and then died a couple of months later. This was less than 6 months ago. This is JOE PATERNO. My rage with respect to the scandal, and my sorrow for Penn State's loss, is never very far.

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    appoo

  • I should have mentioned that I am 26, and have only really been following PSU for 12 or so years, so my statement might not ring true for some of the more seasoned PSU fans out there : )

    rummel49

  • rummel49 said...

    I should have mentioned that I am 26, and have only really been following PSU for 12 or so years, so my statement might not ring true for some of the more seasoned PSU fans out there : )

    Meh, I think next year is going to be a lot closer to what you're suggesting. But this year...it's going to be heartbreaking to not have Joe around. I'm going to miss hearing about how we might be a good football, about how someone get their rears kicked up around their ears, how licked someone pretty good, I'm going to miss old stories from the 60s and 70s, and references to the classics...I'm going to miss simply never seeing him, even if it's in the booth. That stuff alone, makes it tough to for me, personally, to agree with you, though honestly I understand where you come from. Almost all of our sports are on the upswing.

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    appoo

  • The most exciting time of my PSU fandom was October 8th, 2005. That was when I knew PSU football was back. Couldn't have been more excited for those few months until the season was over.

    new-era said... Psu doesnt have enough to beat the conferences better teams and wiscy is one of them.

    leftcoastlion

  • You forgot about fencing... we always win at fencing

    PSUbacon

  • I agree. I am only 23 so I was quite young during the 94 season but for me the those 3 weeks of beating NW, Minny, and OSU was just awesome.

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  • PSUbacon said...

    You forgot about fencing... we always win at fencing

    Just finished fifth. Had back to back NCs a couple years ago. Amazing program!

    Just don't get it myself but happy for those that are doing so well.

    mad4psu

  • joes 409 victory?

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  • So in other words, there is wrestling and a bunch of wild hopes and speculation about other sports. Might as well ask if this is the best time EVER to be holding lottery tickets.

    This post was edited by jetli on 4/10/2012 at 1:28 PM

    jetli

  • jetli said...

    So in other words, there is wrestling and a bunch of wild hopes and speculation about other sports. Might as well ask if this is the best time EVER to be holding lottery tickets.

    You must be a glass half empty (or even completely empty) kind of guy. There is no "hopes and speculation" in any of the points I made. Improved recruiting and coaching are the trends I was keying in on. I am also not speculating about getting a D1 hockey team with a new arena.
    I expect football, hockey, and basketball to catch up to wrestling in a few years.

    rummel49

  • PSU is 3rd in most recent director's cup rankings, fwiw

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  • leftcoastlion said...

    The most exciting time of my PSU fandom was October 8th, 2005. That was when I knew PSU football was back. Couldn't have been more excited for those few months until the season was over.

    The day after the PSU v OSU game was awesome (as was the game)...that's when we found out we were having our first child. I have the game on a VHS tape to show him when he's older. :-)

    This post was edited by chezhoy on 4/10/2012 at 2:27 PM

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  • Got a few years on many of you for sure, but watching PSU beat Miami for the national championship was still the best! It was awesome!

    Mjdm ●

  • we haven't won a title in fencing since 2010

    FIRE THE COACH!

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    SCTowny

  • My freshman year included the 1986 season (and 1987 Fiesta Bowl). I know that is just football, but that was pretty much the pinnacle for me. That said, I am VERY excited for the future, and not just for football.

    DocAlan02

  • jetli said...

    So in other words, there is wrestling and a bunch of wild hopes and speculation about other sports. Might as well ask if this is the best time EVER to be holding lottery tickets.

    The big 10 men's gymnastics championships were on last night. We're ranked #1 on the country.

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  • appoo said...

    Meh, I think next year is going to be a lot closer to what you're suggesting. But this year...it's going to be heartbreaking to not have Joe around. I'm going to miss hearing about how we might be a good football, about how someone get their rears kicked up around their ears, how licked someone pretty good, I'm going to miss old stories from the 60s and 70s, and references to the classics...I'm going to miss simply never seeing him, even if it's in the booth. That stuff alone, makes it tough to for me, personally, to agree with you, though honestly I understand where you come from. Almost all of our sports are on the upswing.

    I'm sorry but I'm just the opposite of you. I'm not going to miss that all. The last few years were very painful watching Joe be a shell of his former self. I heard enough of the generalities and old time stories. This is not meant to bash Joe. It is terrible when people can't acknowledge when it is time to hang it up for the sake of others.

    This post was edited by lion95 on 4/10/2012 at 3:52 PM

    lion95

  • lion95 said...

    I'm sorry but I'm just the opposite of you. I'm not going to miss that all. The last few years were very painful watching Joe be a shell of his former self. I heard enough of the generalities and old time stories. This is not meant to bash Joe. It is terrible when people can't acknowledge when it is time to hang it up for the sake of others.

    he was still producing all academic athletes and a better rate then other schools out there, i know he was the football coach, but i will take that and some 9-10 win seasons then be viewed as an SE school wins by overlooking the fact that these kids are in college

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