SCOUT’S NOTEBOOK: NORTHWESTERN PENN STATE
A fast start by Northwestern didn’t deter Penn State from carrying out the historic task of obtaining an unprecedented 400th win for coach Joe Paterno. The inspired Nittany Lions played their game of the year by manhandling their opponents at the line of scrimmage and making well-timed big plays in the passing game. A number of Joe Pa’s boys deserved game balls in this one, which saw the Blue and White prevail by a 35-21 tally.
Wisniewski leads…Royster follows
Penn State’s offensive line took another step in the right direction in Week 10 by pounding their Big Ten rivals into submission to the tune of 287 yards on the ground. Both Evan Royster and Silas Redd were able to navigate through crater-like holes, particularly in the second half.
While every member of the front five did his part, right guard Stefen Wisniewski stood