"He liked Penn State and thought a lot of Paterno and liked the people," Paul Bryant Jr. said. TheSportsNotebook has individual articles on the most consequential teams from that time period, from their key players to their season-defining moments. The Utes lose star cornerback Clark Phillips to the NFL but have several all-conference caliber starters who are back on that side of the football, including leading tackler Cole Bishop. The biggest distinction to make is that while SMU was unbeaten, they werent perfect. When Joe Pa was in position to close on a national title in 1978 he suffered a crushing loss to Alabama in the Sugar Bowl. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Aside from being a fan favorite, Barkley helped spark a change in culture that springboarded Penn State to success in the mid-2010s. If you're interested in submitting a Letter to the Editor, click here. Pates Take: "I've got Alabama as the number two program in the country right now. Vintage 1981-82 Pit & Quarry Annual Handbook Mining Geology 1 Day Ship! (#185798312497), FRANKOMA VINTAGE ART POTTERY SNAIL BUD VASE #31 DESERT GOLD NICE! Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, April 5, 11:37AM. Bill Contz cracked jokes, let fans try on his football ring and interacted with readers during the signing of his book, When the Lions Roared: Joe Paterno and One of College Footballs Greatest Teams, on Saturday. 4, and for the first time in a long time, they are behind the Michigan Wolverines as a program.". But they ran the table over the remainder of the regular season, and went on to win their first consensus national championship in the Sugar Bowl by defeating top-ranked Georgia (who were led by Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker), 2723. The defense was tough and led by defensive end Walker Lee Ashley. Error! No Penn State linebacker put together the kind of four-year career Connor did. Starting on the 35, Blackledge went to work. He is a senior majoring in journalism with a minor in sociology. After an initial run by Warner, Blackledge rifled four straight completions down the field that set up a Warner touchdown run. He was later able to relate the story to Paterno and his son. There was an error processing your request. OCT.15.1949 FOOTBALL HOMECOMING PROGRAM PENN STATE Calling the writing process challenging, Contz spent two-and-a-half years working on the book from initial interviews to writing to editing. What order should Michigan and Ohio State be listed in? 10 could be No. Former players and the media vote, Who is Penn State's best-ever RB? The Arkansas game, along with Texas and then the Cotton Bowl were their only real tests. But an inexcusable special teams blunder handed Penn State a free 15 yardsthe Huskers were whistled for unsportsmanlike conduct after the play, when the kick had gone deep into the end zone. I'm not going to stack up their results over the past 5-10 years and make it look like some of these other programs that they're positioned in between. Offensively the Lions had their usual strong running game, with shifty Curt Warner. They're still neck-and-neck with the No. But his program, I've just temporarily bumped down to No. If they don't, it's all a moot point. He was part of the mid-2010s group that led success back to Happy Valley and brought home a Big Ten title in 2016. Your contribution will help the Collegian provide award winning journalism to the Penn State community and beyond. Over the past two seasons, Harbaugh and his team have hit their stride, going 25-3 over the two seasons, beating Ohio State twice by a combined 87-50, winning two Big Ten titles with combined title game scores of 85-25 and making two College Football Playoff appearances. And oddly enough, Onkotz was a punt returner a good one, too. The Pennsylvania rivals had name quarterbacks in Blackledge and Dan Marino, but it was the defenses that ruled the day. He approached Triumph publishing, which had previously published Jay Paternos book Paterno Legacy, about the idea, and they liked it. They are really, really on good footing as a program. Not LaVar. That's not close between them and No. WebNo. An inexperienced writer, Contz said he was somewhat nervous to approach former teammates he hadnt talked to in a while. It's the great consequence of success.". The 1982 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented Pennsylvania State University during the 1982 NCAA Division I-A football season. Alabamas 2023 class is its second-best class ever and ranks No. Conlan, a two-time first-team All-American, was the heartbeat of Penn States national-title winning defense in 1982. Here are Pate's top 10 current college football programs: Oklahoma's woes under Brent Venables in 2022 came despite the Sooners boasting a roster that ranked in the top 10 via 247Sports' 2022 College Football Team Talent Composite. 3 pick in the 1983 NFL Draft. 25-29. At the time, instant replay could not be used to overturn calls made on the field. Alabama later beat Penn State in the 1975 and 1979 Sugar Bowls, and also in 1981 and in Bryant's final season as the start of a 10-year, home-and-home series Bryant had worked out with Paterno. They've got double-digit wins every year since 2012, except the 2020 season, when their conference got in the way, and they played for the national title that year. You got one or two ways this goes. Justin Morganstein is a football reporter at The Daily Collegian. Despite his inconsistencies during his five-year tenure at Penn State, John Reid provided some steady play at the cornerback position. Pates Take: "I got Ohio State at No. WebPenn State Nittany Lions Roster. When Joe Pa was in position to close on a national title in 1978 he suffered a crushing loss to Alabama in the Sugar Bowl. Retrieved December 15, 2014. The two-time first-team All-Big Ten selection racked up 106 tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss and four sacks as a redshirt sophomore in the absence of the injured Sean Lee. It wasnt certain to Nebraskas defenders that Bowman made a legal catch of the final pass. 6. WebNo. The score was 147 Penn State at the half. His biggest completion was a 4th-and-11 conversion to Jackson and they reached the nine-yard line as the clock ticked down. Joey Porter Jr. is the lone PSU player projected to go in the first round. I'll get the hang of it one day; I just bought a weather forecasting watch from eBay. The two-time All-American won the Butkus, Bednarik and Lambert awards that season and finished ninth in the Heisman Trophy voting. But Lee, a two-time Pro-Bowler, has punished offenses whenever available just like he did at Penn State. There was irony in this though. Paul Bryant Jr., at this time 38 and an established businessman with concerns in real estate, agriculture and dog racing tracks as well as a new reinsurance company, which insures insurance companies had previously worked for the Oakland Athletics organization as general manager of the Birmingham Barons and had many contacts in pro baseball. "Wed just been up there the year before for that game and beaten them, and beat them in the bowl game, the goal-line stand game (in 1979), and beaten them early that year in Birmingham.". Going through the highlights of the Penn State and State College news so you don't have to. College Football Scores. I'm not putting Southern Cal top five, but I'm also not keeping them out of my top 10. Christopher Hess is this years cowbell ringer for Penn State hockey. Massimo Manca's extra point made it 70 Penn State. Blackledge got him the ball and the Lions had a huge touchdown to push the lead back to ten. 3 be No. Bowman caught this one inches from the ground and the Lions had a 27-24 win. Replays appeared to show the pass was caught out of bounds, however the linesman ruled him in-bounds. Arrington narrowly edged Posluszny for the No. This was justified however. I think Im just going to spend the fall up there and watch their games and watch their practice and do that. Penn State football: An oral history of the 1982 national Our panel voted; should No. After Paterno had been thrice denied the throne room with a perfect season, he was now ready to claim his first national title at 11-1 over the unbeaten Mustangs. As a reminder, we organized a group of 12 experts six former players, six media members to vote on the top-10 all-time players each position. 1 program. Contz said the book he once called a labor of love took on a life of its own. 6 in the nation and a transfer portal class thatranksNo. In the 1990s, Contz found a football encyclopedia that included the toughest annual schedules of college football, on which Penn State was listed multiple times. They've won the conference in seven of the past eight years. I would hope that it brings people to recognize that we accomplished some pretty amazing things on the football field, but we did it the right way without cutting corners, without cheating, with an emphasis on going to class and graduating on time, Contz said. A year later, Dan Connor took the top spot. No. I know where their classes are trending. They develop as well as anyone in the country right now. Riley sought to bolster USC's roster via the transfer portal and signed the No. Pates Take: "Back-to-back wins over Ohio State. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Running back Curt Warner was undoubtedly one of the most electric offensive players in the history of Penn State football. The late Joe Paterno was responsible for nearly half (409) of Penn State's all-time wins as a program from 1966-2011. While a few picks are obvious, there may be some surprises at some of this weeks numbers. Bowman followed that stellar season up with 93 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, three sacks and a pick-six in 2009. ", Paul Bryant Jr. replied, with a laugh: "OK, (Joe) Paterno will love that.". The overall talent level on that roster? Paterno had bigger problems after the next week though. I figured that the battery it came with from 2006 was dead.& lesvanal-0 (34) will not accept returns. The last time Notre Dame and Oregon met in football was 1982. So Bear Bryant decided he wanted to catch some Red Sox games. Bowman told ESPN.com in 2009 that, The object of becoming a good defensive player is really just taking care of your responsibility and finding the ball. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Conlan almost didnt receive a scholarship offer coming out of high school. Let us know what's going on! Click the images below to be taken into the library and back to another era. With the Huskies locked into the Rose Bowl, everyone needed help. What to know, Who is Penn State's best-ever DE? At No. No. All rights reserved. [1], Penn State drew first blood in the first quarter on a six-play, 83-yard drive that culminated in a touchdown pass from Todd Blackledge to Kirk Bowman. Who is Penn States best-ever WR? So had Bear Bryant lived, that's how he was going to spend his time after coaching. Web1982 Penn State Nittany Lions Stats Previous Year Next Year Record: 11-1 (3rd of 113) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 1st in the Final AP poll Conference: Ind Coach: Joe Paterno 2 Ohio State defeated No. That's what it was going to take. Barkley has a number of iconic runs that will be remembered for years down the road, and he put up some tremendous numbers during his time in blue and white. Going through the highlights of the Penn State and State College news so you don't have to. Pate answers all these questions and more below. FR. Former Nittany Lion and current New York Giant Saquon Barkley may be one of the most gifted athletes to ever come through Beaver Stadium. The father told his son: "I really like the people up at Penn State. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Quite a resume. The ACC and Big 12 are represented with one program, while an independent school rounds out the top 10. The Cornhuskers appeared to have won when they took a 24-21 lead with 1:18 to go. Featured places See more information in Google Maps. The Buckeyesalso welcome back former five-star wideoutJulian Fleming, star running backsTreVeyon HendersonandMiyan Williamsand a bulk of a talented offensive line. His team had to go to Alabama, and trailing 24-21 in the fourth quarter, they came apart late. He picked off Vinny Testaverde twice in the 1987 Fiesta Bowl and returned the second interception to Miamis 5-yard line, setting up D.J. Basically, they harness, as an organization, what Dabo has tried to convince Clemson they should harness. At a softer spot in their schedule, the Lions chipped away, winning four straight and moving back up to #5. 1982 Games and Scores. Kyle Whittingham's not going to lead the Utes to a third consecutive Pac-12 title, is he? Since then, the Nittany Lions' best seasons have all come under current coach James Franklin, who hasfour top-10 finishes and won 11 games four different times since coming over from Vanderbilt following the 2013 season. Do you have a sports website? Penn State defeated the Georgia Bulldogs, 2723, in the Sugar Bowl to win Joe Paterno's first consensus national championship. Notre Dame and Penn State had nothing short of a stellar rivalry before the Nittany Lions sold out on independence for a spot as the Big Tens 11th team. Paul Posluszny, 2003-2006 (1 first-place vote), Career stats: 372 tackles, 34 tackles for loss. $10.00 + $12.25 shipping. Penn State at Notre Dame Box Score, November 13, 1982 | College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Penn State got a game-clinching first down on a short third-down pass to Garrity. 3. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Click the images to learn more and order. 25-29. Lee was labeled by Joe Paterno as one of the best kids he ever coached and hes one of the best linebackers to ever take the field at Beaver Stadium. Ham is the only Penn State product to be enshrined in both the College Football Hall of Fame and Pro Football Hall of Fame. Where do the Clemson Tigers fit? Error! Notre Dame is not overrated. You get to that Michigan game at the end of the year. Nick Saban, considered by many to be the greatest college coach of all time, has turned Alabama into an absolute powerhouse since taking over the helm. It's so rare to have what they have. Highgear AltiTech II Multi-Function Precision Digital Altimeter Compass Nice! (#185785271536). Let us know what's going on! Penn State scored again in the third quarter, this time on a seven-play, 83-yard drive on a touchdown pass from Blackledge to Kenny Jackson. Top LB honorable mention: Michael Mauti, 2008, 2010-2012; Andre Collins, 1986-1989, Voters in our panel: (Players) Keith Conlin, 1992-1995; Bill Contz, 1980-1982; Stephon Morris, 2009-2012; Joe Nastasi, 1995-1998; A.Q. With Georgia and Alabama separating themselves at the top with sustained runs of excellence, how do things stack up behind them? Late in the half, Nebraska got on the board after a seven-play, 80-yard drive culminated in a Turner Gill touchdown pass followed by the extra point by Kevin Seibel. Joining former Northwestern linebacker Pat Fitzgerald, Posluszny is just the second two-time winner of the Bednarik Award, given to the nations best defensive player. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. A look at Penn State softballs assistant coach Sarah Sigrest and her love of literature. Other than those two, Penn State's done a pretty darn good job out there. Look no further than 20 tackles for loss, nine sacks, two fumble recoveries, two blocked kicks, and one interception in 1999. Warner scored 30 total touchdowns during his time in Happy Valley and ended up being selected with the No. "Lets go up and watch them," he told his son, "and maybe the Yankees can get in the World Series and we can go. Nebraska would take its only lead of the afternoon on an 80-yard drive after intercepting a Blackledge pass in the end zone, leading to a touchdown to make the score 2421 Nebraska. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. What a FANTASTIC collectors item! Get weekend previews and weekend recaps from The Daily Collegian Sports staff sent to your inbox. No. Manca's extra point attempt was no good, so the score was 2724 Penn State. They're not finished yet. Defensive improvement was a point of emphasis this offseason after Trojans ranked No. Weve made it to Day 10 of our summer series on the top-10 all-time Penn State players at each position. 94 in the nation in points allowed per game (29.2) a season ago. I haven't felt good about the staff churn there. Pates Take: "This is the exception to the rule. Pates Take: They were not good last year. Aabha Vora If a player was not listed, voters were given the option for a write-in. But it was Lees perseverance that endeared him to Penn State fans. I dont think I should go to the games. His 343 stops were passed by Paul Posluszny. 10 is indicative of Penn States absurd strength at linebacker. 2023 www.tuscaloosanews.com. In the NFL, Lee has continued to face injury issues, tearing his ACL again in 2014. A two-time All-American, Connor won the Bednarik Award in 2007. 1982 Penn State NCAA Football National Champions Coke Bottle Collectible Vintage. It's because they've elevated their standard there. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Or write about sports? Web1982 Penn State Nittany Lions Schedule and Results Previous Year Next Year Record: 11-1 (3rd of 113) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 1st in the Final AP poll Conference: Ind Coach: Blackledge commented that perhaps the worst call in Nebraska history was a break for the Nittany Lions. Why the literary world is being destroyed with the regular occurrence of sequels. The Tigers return the bulk of an offense that averaged 33.2 points per game last season and welcome a recruiting class ranked No. The win over Nebraska was the signature win of Penn State's first national championship season. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. November 13 was a good day for Penn State fans. 1? 8 Penn State 28-17. It's not just players. The game was everything you would want for a pair of national title hopefuls, each with coaches after ring #1 (Nebraskas Tom Osborne wouldnt get his long-sought title until 1994). Penn State's had trouble with Michigan. He kept up with the journal and, in 2015, realized that the 35th reunion of the 1982 team was quickly approaching. Since Pete Carroll left for the NFL after the 2010 campaign, the Trojans have only had four 10+ win seasons. Despite playing over 40 years ago, Pete Harris remains as one of the premier safeties in Penn State history. Who is Penn States best-ever QB? Career stats: 419 tackles, 35 tackles for loss, 14 sacks. Lincoln Riley has been a double-digit winner every year as a head coach. Donate to the Collegian by clicking the button below. WebThe 1982 Penn State football team came into the season with great expectationsto get head coach Joe Paterno his first national championship ring. I just think about culture, I think about identity, and there's never a question about what Utah is about. Where will former Nittany Lions go in the 2023 NFL Draft? Return man Kevin Baugh made the one mistake of his otherwise exemplary night when he fumbled a punt, but the Bulldogs couldnt cash it in. Soon after Alabama's 21-15 win over Illinois in Memphis in his final game on Dec. 29, 1982, Bryant sat down with his son Paul Bryant Jr. and discussed his plans. 9 Penn State won 35-28. Todd Blackledge, a part of the same team, wrote the books foreword. Under first-year head coach Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame shook off early losses to Ohio State and Marshall to finish the season 9-4, including an impressive 45-38 Gator Bowl victory over a red-hot South Carolina team. And that was all before a legendary pro career. There was a problem saving your notification. Making its way through a challenging stretch in recent years, USC is trying to get back to the unrivaled success seen in the early 2000s. Career stats: 271 tackles, 51 tackles for loss. The team was selected national champion by AP, Billingsley, DeVold, Dunkel, FACT, FB News, Football Research, FW, Litkenhous, Matthews, NCF, NFF, The New York Times, Poling, Sagarin, Sagarin (ELO-Chess), Sp This college football 1980s season article is a stub. 1 at almost every other Power 5 program. Reid ranks 11th in Penn State history in passes defended and was an All-Big Ten honorable mention his senior year. They've got four 11+ win seasons since 2016. 2023 college football: Four teams best equipped to take on Georgia. 1982 North Carolina State Wolfpack football team. Penn State chipped away and moved the ball to midfield. Sent every Thursday. 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Smith, 8-yard TD pass from Karcher, Johnston kick good (ND 70), PSU Blackledge, 1-yard TD run, Jancitano kick good (TIE 77), PSU Jancitano 41-yard field goal (PSU 107), PSU Jancitano 29-yard field goal (PSU 137), ND Pinkett, 93-yard TD kickoff return, Johnston kick good (ND 1413), PSU Warner, 48-yard TD pass from Blackledge, pass failed (PSU 1914), PSU Safety, Pinkett tackled by Ashley in end zone (PSU 2114), PSU Jancitano 27-yard field goal (PSU 2414). Its finally time to determine the top tacklers in Linebacker U lore. Refresh your browser window to try again. Though he realizes that calling his team one of college footballs greatest is subjective, he believes the statistics back it up. Perhaps the most famous Penn State player in history finds his name in this weeks Nos. Template:College Football National Champion navbox. He is the programs all-time leading tackler, with a 47-stop lead over Posluszny, his former teammate. He owns an 81-15 record since taking over the helm in 2016, guiding the Bulldogs to consecutive national championships, three College Football Playoff appearances and a pair of SEC titles. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. But this was a 9+ win team every year from 2015-2021. After he would complete interviews with one former teammate, he would tell Contz a story that led to interviews with multiple others. 2; I have them at No. Perkins' hire was announced in mid-December simultaneous with the announcement of Bryant's retirement, with Perkins leaving his position as head coach of the New York Giants to follow the Crimson Tide coach. Bill Contz, former Penn State football offensive tackle, talks about his new book When the Lions Roared at the Penn State Bookstore on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. 6' 5" 242 lbs. [1] Penn State defeated the Georgia Bulldogs, 2723, in the Sugar Bowl to win Joe Paterno's first consensus national championship. 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